Let Me Fall in Love
88. Support System

Ami opened the door of the room that was locked. A big smile greeted the arrival of Padma who stood with both hands folded on the chest while holding a backpack.

"Long time open the door. Who else vc or phone is the same?" Padma went into the room. Keep the bag on the couch.

"What does that sound like?" Ami followed Padma's steps by observing a special glass cabinet containing a row of championship silat trophies and award charters. The last charter he won was rank one and general champion of the 11th class of IPA.

"Sounds but it's unclear what. Which sounds obvious - his laugh. Padma guess it. Must be abis vc same Panda huh?" Padma squinted her eyes examining the appearance of Ami wearing a pasmina in the room.

"One hundred for Munaroh." Ami sat on the edge of the bed. Opening the pasmina, and stroking her long hair that was still half wet.

"OKAY. Now it's time for Marimar to unlock the secrets of the real Panda name. This initial APB." Padma pointed to the name APB on the Panda doll sitting at the head of the bed.

"The Padma must promise first. Trust me to keep my secret. God willing in a month my family will also know and maybe surprised. Because Panda wants to come propose personally to Mom."

"Padma promise, Mi. Duh dong story. More to hear Panda wants to lamar Ami. Does Marimar want to marry young?" Padma shook Ami's arm. Very impatient already.

Adzan magrib's voice began to roar. Make Ami who is ready to open his mouth, choose a urung speaking.

"Dwant, Munaroh. The story continues after Mom and Dad leave. Let you be free to express if you want to shout in shock. I'm also ready for white wood if you want to faint." Ami smiled in anguish.

Padma pursed her lips. I have to wait again. "Why should I scream in shock, let alone faint? Does Padma know Panda?"

"Got too familiar. That's why I'm afraid you're in shock." Ami rolled up his sleeves to the elbows. Prepare wudhu.

"Huh time? Who is the APB. Almonds aren't you, Mi?"

"No. Don't think about it first. Now pray, eat, and wait for Mom to go." Ami went into the bathroom when Padma opened her mouth.

***

"Mi, just lock the door in an orderly manner. I told you the same Bi Ela for the back door." Ibu Sekar prepared to leave after dinner together. Waiting for Mr. Bagja is taking the car out of the yard.

"Ready, Mom." Ami saw Mr. Bagja get out of the car and stepped over.

"Ami, tomorrow Papa wait there. Papa same mother first yes!" Said Mr. Bagja say goodbye the second time.

"It's God, Pa. I was there with Padma at two in the afternoon. Go to the bookstore first." Ami waited on the terrace until Papa's car started to go.

The gate was instantly locked by Mang Kirman. Ami went into the house and obeyed Mom's instructions. Lock the main door and install the upper and lower slippers. Hurry up to the stairs to meet Padma on the second floor who got a call from Panji. He saw that his bestie had just ended the conversation by greeting.

"Padma, look again at the photos of your shots first." Ami joined sitting on the sofa letter L in the living room. Photos when in the cafe Dapoer Ibu already displayed on the screen.

"Wah still saved a photo prewed Ami And Kak Akbar. Hihih." Padma seemed sparkling to see the results of his work that used to be rewarded with bonus pocket money from Akbar.

"Padma, he is APB aka Akbar Pahlevi Bachtiar. He's the panda." Ami notices Padma's reaction to the spontaneous dropping of the phone. Fortunately he caught it so quickly that it did not slump to the floor.

"Amiiiii, don't joke dong Mi. This time it's serious." Padma who still feels disbelief. But it looks unabashed in shock.

"Seriously, Padma. I told you to talk after Mom and Dad left. I've already given Clue that Padma is also familiar with APB. Shocked, right?"

Padma widened her eyes with a gaping mouth. He now believes but cannot say. Increasingly shock. Really not expecting.

"Mi, no offense. Padma thought Panda was that old student. This Akbar sama Ami different age how many? It must be far away"

"Different 16 years. That's why I want to graduate high school. If you are waiting to graduate from college, kasian Akbar. I didn't say he was old. But mature. Adult age and thought. Asal Padma tau, learn the mind map from Kak Akbar. He's been my coach all along. That's why my grades keep going up."

"Padma can't comment, Mi. Honestly feeling super shocked. But if Ami is already the same Kak Akbar, continue to be steady want to marry young, Padma support Ami. Padma hopes Ami stays in college. It's a pity if only up to High School. Ami is doing well"

"That was planned, Padma. Akbar even requires me to go to college. So the marriage step was to continue to go to college. So college while having a halal girlfriend." Ami lowered her eyebrows while smiling widely.

"Well, if that's Ami's decision, Padma's support. Moga aja Mommy, Kuput Tea, and all give blessing. So when will Akbar come here?"

"Of course the date doesn't know. It was clear after my birthday."

"Yes Salam. Ami oh Ami's. Padma still did not expect Marimar to date the CEO Pulangpergi. Same with his cousin Rama. Does Mama Mila know yet?" Padma raised her legs so she sat down on the sofa. Ami's story is getting interesting to listen to.

"All of Akbar's family knew. Only my family does not know. Panda and I agreed to start publishing after 12th grade."

"Hufts. May the blessings of Ami family smoothly jaya." Padma breathed a long breath. It has managed to get out of shock.

***

Days change. It had been six days since Akbar heard Ami's story about Padma's response. Now it is time to talk to Rama on Saturday night. He asked his cousin to come home.

"Sepi, Bar. Where is Auntie?" Rama followed Akbar's steps towards the central chamber.

"Just gone. There's an invitation to his friend Papa's wedding anniv. What do you want to drink, Ram?"

"Tea is delicious. I was already coffee." Rama sat on the sofa casually crossed legs.

"Okay, wait a minute." Akbar stepped towards the kitchen to give his ART assignment. Soon come again and sit down on a sofa with Rama.

"You know what the hell, Bar. From a week ago I was actually curious. But yes, there is only now his free time."

"I'd like to lamar the girl from Ciamis. And I need your support, Ram." Akbar said calmly as he looked at his cousin's reaction.

Rama smiled widely with a crisp face. "Hey, obedience can also mate Ciamis. What's his name, where's the address? Who knows Puput knows. I'll tell you a story later."

"The name is Rahmi Ramadhania."

Rama's forehead is wrinkled. "The name is similar to Ami."

"It was him. Ami Blanket."

Rama chuckles. "Serious dong, Bar. Rahmi which person is Ciamisnya? What age is he?"

"Rahmi's youngest son Bu Sekar. Your sister-in-law. On August 3, he will be 18 years old. Panji Aul's wedding anniv is the same as my year with Ami."

Rama stared at Akbar without a blink for some time. He saw seriousness on Akbar's face. Staring there was seriousness in the eyes of his cousin. Shake your head weakly. Speechless.

"The heart cannot choose where love will dock. At first I was also doubtful about this feeling. Ami is jolly. Frequent jokes and combating. I was really amused by his nature. But over time comes a sense of comfort and affection. Had thought this feeling most consider Ami like a sister. But the heart says something else. I love her as a woman. And Ami also reciprocated my feelings. She's ready to get married after graduating from high school."

"Bar, Ami is not yet an adult. This may be the first time she's been in love. The high school boy's love is still monkey's love. He's still unstable."

"No, Ram. I've been exploring Ami's feelings for a year. Behind his attitude like that, his mentality was mature. One of the proofs, Ami wanted to approve Sekar's mother married Mr. Bagja. At first he refused. But Ami confided in me. Realize that he can't be selfish. He's been thinking way ahead that he won't stay home forever with Mom."

"How far have you been with Ami, Bar?" Rama narrowed his eyes. Akbar's explanation implies the relationship is so close.

Akbar understood the meaning of Rama's question. "Me and Ami LDR. We communicate almost every day. Just meeting at family events. I'm looking after Ami, Ram."

Rama wiped his face. Put your head on the sofa. Still confused about attitude.

"I will come to Ciamis after Ami's birthday. I'm coming to see Ibu Sekar to propose to Ami personally. I deliberately talked to you first because I needed a support system. Surely later Ibu Sekar will tell my arrival to Puput. And I hope you can help me understand your wife."

"Do you know Aunt Mila?"

"All of my family have known for a long time and have been very supportive."

"Wait around! Means Aunt Mila claims Ami as her youngest child...."

"It's camouflage. The truth is Mama has claimed Ami as a daughter-in-law. Mama is the most euphoric because she can have the same candidates as Aunt Ratna and Aunt Ratih." Akbar accidentally cut Rama's speech.

Rama breathed and exhaled slowly. Still confused about taking a stand.

"Rama, I still remember your answer when I married Sekar's mother. We said...."

"Every guy has different criteria for choosing a mate. If you fit in with a High School boy, that's a right. Because self-happiness cannot be measured from the pro-cons comments of others."

Rama looked and stared hard. "So you deliberately provoked my opinion yesterday? Smart also lo," he said annoyed.

Akbar laughed. "Newly realized lo CEO Pulangpergi so smart?!" He smiled grinning.

Rama breathed a rough breath and then came to a conclusion. "If you're supported by your family, I'll be on the support system team."

"Thank you so much, my brother." Akbar hugged Rama with his face. Then he broke down his embrace and said, "I'm more sure you're actually Om Krishna's son. Because Krishna always says, everyone should be happy."

Rama shakes Akbar's shoulder hard and furious. His cousin responded casually with a laugh.