Let Me Fall in Love
95. Restu's Struggle

Video call is still connected to Padma. Because by chatting, able to reduce the tension that Ami felt. The topic of conversation is still discussing the alleged furore of the family if they have heard the news of Akbar's arrival. Until the sound of knocking on the door of the room was heard. Making Ami and Padma look at each other with widened eyes.

"Padma, Bi Ela call. Time to face the first hearing. Huft." Ami took a breath as soon as the knock accompanied by the second call was heard.

"Excite, Mrs Akbar. You definitely can. Ihiwi." Padma deliberately always responded to Ami's words casually and jokingly. So that it should not be carried away in a tense atmosphere.

Ami turned the eyeballs along with the tongue before turning off the video connection. Hurry up to open the door.

"What's up, Bi Ela?"

"Neng Ami called Mother and Father into the living room. It must be now, she said, Neng."

"Ready, Bi. Bentar, I want to pee first" Ami left the room door open. Suddenly I want to urinate. Hurry up to the bathroom.

"May I can answer calmly. There's a yang nemenin, okay. Passion, Mi!" he spoke to his reflection as he flashed in front of the mirror. A moment to set the breath again to reduce the tension. After confidence awakens, then leave his room and go down the stairs.

Ami and Akbar meet for a glance. Both smile knot. His one-time vision of the Pandanya seemed to say everything would be fine.

"Sit here, Mi!" Mr. Bagja pointed to the single sofa so that his range of views could freely stare alternately between Akbar and Ami.

Ami according to sit. He stared back at the restless Sekar Mother, replied with a grinning smile.

"Ami, is this really the guest that Ami said yesterday?" If at Akbar, Mr. Bagja said firmly and stared intently. To Ami, he said softly and stared warmly like a parent who would start advising his child.

"Yes, Pa. The guest I was referring to was Mr Akbar. Why didn't I mention a name yesterday? Because so that I don't answer Papa and Mom's questions twice. Let me just answer Papa and Mom's interrogation now." Ami cengenesan's. He will try to stay calm and not nervous.

Ibu Sekar looked at Ami accompanied by a long breath. Although he has not asked the youngest child, Ami's speech already implies a special relationship with Akbar. How'this? He began to think. Because it's not that simple to refuse. Akbar's problem is his niece Krishna, his besi. Cousin brother of Rama, his son-in-law. There are family relationships that must be maintained to be endless awkward.

"Ami, this is Mas Akbar said he said he was looking for a future wife. And what he wanted to do was Ami. Does Ami know?" Ask Ibu Sekar want to confirm his assumption.

"Yes, Mom. Brother Akbar has told me before. Mom, thank you ma'am!" Ami looked at Mom with a shy smile as well as a plea.

"Pa!" Ibu Sekar was increasingly shocked to hear Ami's words. He grabbed a strong arm of Mr. Bagja. Stare at each other with the husband because he was amazed by Ami's casual speech.

"Awhile! Papa asked Ami. Since when did Ami and Akbar have a special relationship?" Mr. Bagja remained with his calm gesture. In contrast to Mother Sekar who looks restless.

"This month is perfect, sir. Precisely later fitting wedding anniv Teh Aul. That's our date." Ami answered what it was.

"May Akbar add, sir?"

Mr. Bagja nodded.

"Although it's a year, but we only meet if there's a family event. The rest, we're LDR-an." Sahut Akbar who felt important explained this. In order not to misunderstand.

"It's been a year. Simple, you took Ami backstreet. Where is your courage as a real man?"

"I asked for a secret first, Pa. Cause...."

Bagja raised his hand. Prohibiting Ami from continuing the speech. "Now don't answer. Papa is asking Akbar."

"Father, it's true that we've been backstreeting for a year. That's because there's a reason. First, Ami is 17 years old. There is still a long wait time to graduate school because Akbar wants to invite Ami to get married after graduating from High School. And of course Ami still has to go to college. Akbar will be in charge of financing Ami's college. Akbar won't get in the way of Ami's ideals."

Mr. Bagja and Ibu Sekar focused on staring and listening to Akbar while talking. Another case with Ami who listened while bowing his head and playing fingers.

"Secondly, if Akbar a year ago came like this, the possibility of being rejected is very large. Because it is likely that Ami's family will be wary of knowing Ami is dating an adult man like Akbar."

"Third, Ami asked that our relationship be kept secret first. It's because of a rule in his family that prohibits dating in high school."

"Four, for a year, this wants to be a proving ground if our relationship does not interfere with Ami's school. Not to downgrade Ami's performance. Precisely Akbar will feel failed as a real man if the achievements of Ami become plummeted due to courtship. And you need to know if our courtship is healthy. Akbar takes care of Ami." Mungkas Akbar who sat up straight and looked at the interlocutor calmly. For a moment the atmosphere became silent.

"Mom, Pa, can I have a word?" Ami asked permission for fear of being banned again. It turned out that Papa Bagja and Ibu Sekar compactly nodded.

"Mommy knows, for two semesters of the 11th grade my rank remains first but the value goes up. Second semester is the overall champion. I can do that because there are coaches who guide and motivate. The coach's name is Akbar. By Mr. Akbar, I was taught the mind map learning method. Learning that is organized, appropriate, and not ngoyo. But it's uno's number."

"So I also dare to take the MC job because there is a motivator that builds self-confidence and teaches public speaking. Motivator is Akbar's sister."

"Mother.I love my sister Akbar. I'm mentally prepared for a young marriage. I will still register to enter UI according to my ideals. Later to join the selection of achievement path." Ami did not lose at length to give an explanation. In order to help Akbar get blessing.

Mother Sekar let out a long breath. This was a meeting and discussion that never existed in his expectations. He sipped his tea to refresh his suddenly dry throat. Ami, the youngest child who was still considered a child, spoke so straightforward and confidently.

"Mas Akbar, sorry. I can't give you an answer right now. I appreciate Mas Akbar's good intentions coming here. I need to speak to Ami one eye. I also need to talk to Ami's sisters."

Akbar nodded. "Akbar is ready to wait for answers from Mom and Dad. When can Akbar come back here, ma'am?"

"Later dikabarin. Again, thank you for it. Akbar ate first! Bi Ela will take Mas Akbar there." Sekar's mother turned to the window facing her restaurant. To banish Akbar subtly.

"Thank you, Mom. Akbar is still full. Wanna say goodbye. Go to Enin's house." Akbar got up from his seat. He knows his time for you to visit is over. Immediately greet Ibu Sekar and Pak Bagja.

"I'll go home first." Akbar smiled sweetly at Ami who also stood up.

"Yes, Brother. Be careful on the road. Don't speed it!" Ami is eager to take Akbar to the gate. But he saw Mother's gaze accompanied by a weak ring. Be just staring at the back of the loved one out of the living room after saying hello.

In the living room there were three people left. Ami, Mom, and Papa. Shut each other for a while. Ami clutched the sofa cushion with a focused gaze on Akbar's used drinking cup. While the treat of a plate of legit layer cake is completely untouched. He just waited for what Mom or Dad would say after this.

Akbar drove his yellow car towards the road to Enin's house. There is a paper bag that is on the side seat to be given as souvenirs. If outside, people are stunned to turn their heads to see the super car passing on the village road. Another case with the driver whose mind is spinning considering again his words when answering the interrogation of his parents Ami. Afraid something might go wrong.

On one hand, Akbar was amazed at Ami's straightforward answer without hesitation and fear. Ami shows maturity thinking. An honest answer from the heart which of course greatly helped strengthen his intentions. It is not one-sided love. But really love each other. I hope I don't have to wait long to get my blessing.

The car that Akbar was driving slowly entered the yard of the house whose gate was already wide open. Either it was open or it just opened. Because usually have to squeeze the bell first so that the gate is usually closed tightly, there is an opening by the house guard.

On the terrace of the house with a beautiful garden view, Enin was seen sitting on a rocking chair accompanied by Padma and Bunda Ratih who sat in a long chair. Akbar stepped wide to approach the residents of the house that was relaxing while saying greetings.

"Cock alone, Bar? Key chains aren't coming?" Enin said after answering Akbar's greeting and then kissed his hand with reverence.

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Wait for the second up tonight. God willing