Like a Former Nail
Episodes 13.1
Rion glanced at Galang who was sitting in the back seat through the auto dimming rear mirror in front of him. The teenager would rather sit there than sit right next to him. His head was always facing the window, looking at some passing vehicles. No sound has come out of his mouth since this Toyota car came out of the boarding yard and Rion did not have to ask where the address of the small family home was. Ever since his first meeting with Gebri after five years had passed, he had suddenly become a stalker figuring out everything about Gebri. Even he did not hesitate to spend a lot of money just to find out the address of Gebri, who had regretted why not just look for it.
“You hungry, Lang?”
Just shut up. His eyes are still on the street.
“We eat first, yes?!”
“Ngak. Go straight home,” said Galang without turning his head.
Sein lights that have been lit, intend to turn into a restaurant that witnesses his conversation with Gebri a few days ago, forced to turn off and the super white car again split the Solo highway. After passing in front of Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta and now entering one of the alleys on Honggowongso road, their journey finally stopped in front of a quiet one-story house, it shows that there are no residents there.
“Thank you,” Galang said before closing the car door.
“Lang!” call Rion as he approached the teenager who almost offset his height. “Can we talk for a minute?”
“I'm tired.”
He moved his feet again.
“I want to talk about Gebri.”
The movement of Galang who was about to insert the key into the door hole stopped immediately, then his head turned towards Rion who was already standing behind him. Both of his eyes immediately glared. He always didn't like his mom's name being mentioned by Rion. This hatred was too gnawing at his heart.
“Speak!” said Galang while sitting on the plastic chair next to him. Every time it comes to her mom, she can't just be quiet.
Rion took a seat, taking a position right next to his left.
“Quick talk! I am tired and sleepy,” cried Galang again.
“In the family, brothers have a great responsibility. When there is no father figure, the brother will replace all father duties and become—”
“Live to the point. Don't beat around!” hardik Galang hard.
Rion slightly sighed.
“As I said yesterday, I want to marry your mother and I hope you approve of her. Even though you are not yet nineteen, but I cannot ignore that you are her guardian for a few more years. I want you to bless us.”
“What if I don't approve of you?” challenge Galang while grinning.
Once again Rion took a breath, then exhaled it.
“Do you know that a man can do something illogical just for a woman?”
“YOU THREATENED ME?” galang shouted loudly, his body suddenly standing up.
“I have no intention whatsoever to threaten you. I'm just saying what I think and as proof that I respect you because you're Gebri's younger brother. I don't want to be like five years ago, be a loser and afraid to make decisions. I'm really going to make up for all my mistakes all this time.” Rion tested very calmly, as if not disturbed in the slightest by a loud voice from Galang already standing upright and at any time could act like Saturday afternoon, which hit with great force.
“What is the guarantee that you won't hurt my mom again?”
“I can't guarantee anything. Only you have to believe that I will never hurt your mother again,” replied Rion as he got up from his seat, then glanced at the clock on his wrist. “Come in, then take a break! I'm leaving now,” he said before stepping into the car parked in front of the fence, and today's short talk ended with no conclusion as to whether Galang would approve of his relationship with Gebri or not.
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“Yuk in, Bun!” take Gebri after Rion's Toyota car is invisible to their retina again while opening the boarding door and extending his hand.
Rasti nodded his head briefly, then returned the hand of the child. His eyes turned briefly to the courtyard, where a few minutes ago there was a car containing his son and the figure of Rion who had been the main character in the story of his daughter's death. Indeed, he was so worried and anxious now, afraid that the typical ababil attitude of Galang teenagers would come back, restless if Galang again acted anarchically and left some blue marks on Rion's handsome face again.
“For what did you come here?” Galang asked cynically.
Rion replied with a friendly smile, then said, “How are you, Tan, Lang?”
“We're good, Yon. How are you?” replied Rasti while smiling too.
“I'm also good, Tan.”
Galang grunting. “Do not mince words! What did you mean by coming here?”
Rion smiled again before answering, “My arrival here intends to propose Gebri. I want to marry—”
BUKS! Rion was unprepared, not even his brain would think of getting this surprise attack. Instantly the corners of his lips instantly bled and a spontaneous pain afflicted him. Rasti who saw quite a terrible event in front of him immediately stood up, pulled Galang's arm away, and brought it behind his body. Then he approached Rion who fell to the ceramic floor, helping him to get up and sit back on the sofa.
Galang is still not satisfied, still wants to launch his brutal action. But Rasti who was in front of him immediately opened his eyes, warning.
“You okay, Yon?” rasti asked as she led Rion's face towards him.
Rion's head replied with a short nod. Her lips really hurt, sure. It seemed like Galang hit him with all his might.
“Lang, grab P3K box!” tell Rasti on the figure of Galang who looks at him dislike. “Lang!” call Rasti when there is no sign that Galang is getting out of his seat.
Galang grieved, then got up from his seat and stepped into the living room. A few seconds later, he was back in the living room with a white box. Reluctantly he thrust towards Rasti.
“Sini Aunt medatin?”
Rasti spilled a bit of disinfectant onto the cotton and glued it bit by bit to the corner of Rion's lips. The man grimaced a little, the sense of pain was approaching.
“Pardon Error attitude, yes Yon!” said Rasti while reinserting the tools that have been used in the box.
“Before Aunt said, I have forgiven Galang kok, Tan.” Rion smiled. The backrest was not as wide as it was a few minutes ago, the corner of his lips still hurt. “But I'm serious about what I said earlier, Auntie. I want to marry Gebri. I wanted to make amends for all this time. I want to make her happy, Tan.”
“Bun, how come daydreaming? What is Mother thinking?”
Rasti slightly jolted, the thought of the incident a day ago instantly froze. His retina was staring at Gebri who was putting on a look of wonder and mixed with a worried look. What should he do to this young woman? Should he approve Rion's proposal? Rion looked so serious. It was so radiated from both of his balls. But...
“Bun! Mommy's fine, right?” gebri asked while holding Rasti's arm.
“Mother is fine, kok,” nods Rasti by attaching her palm to Gebri's hand, a little patting.
“Mother has eaten? I still have fried chicken I bought this afternoon.”
“Already. Mother has eaten.” Once again Rasti patted the small palms of Gebri with a look of eyes that could not be separated from him. “How are you related to Rion?” After being silent for a long time in their respective minds, Rasti finally expressed her curiosity, and the curiosity grew bigger when she saw Rion who drove Gebri earlier.
“Connect?” rework Gebri and instantly get a nod of the head from Rasti. “Means Mother?” Inevitably Gebri's forehead now frowned. Baffled.
“Are you dating her?”
“No, Bun,” geleng Gebri fast. “But he took me...” Breathe in for a moment. A lot of worries are tucked away in his mind. Should he say it? “To get married,” continued by bowing his head, afraid to see Rasti's expression.
Rasti exhaled. Already presumed. Rion's speech on Saturday afternoon was not just a joke. The night after Rion's arrival, Rasti's mind was very calm. His eyes did not want to close, always widened with questions that continued to revolve in his head. So today he decided to go to Yogyakarta, visit the boarding house Gebri for the first time. There's a lot to ask. There's a lot to make sure. Actually what had happened between them after five years passed, until the man who was determined to visit their home and expressed his desire to propose Gebri.
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