
"Why?" ask Nantha. "Sister just called, but called again. No other job?"
"There was. Think of you, think of you and. It's a job I can't avoid.
"But I'm still at school, brother. I have a group assignment. "Udah, brother, I hung up "
Tuut
Even without Ardan's consent, the girl named Nantha had already severed her connection.
"Basic, naughty girl. Makes me even more curious" muttered Ardan. She smiled at Nantha's behavior. People he admires dear. And of course love.
****
"Papa? What's the matter?" ask Ardan. He just got home, just got home from work.
"This is papa's old friend. Kenalin, Mr. Deok and Ms. Silla. And this is Natasha's daughter."
Papa Sande introduced his guest to his son.
"They've been waiting for you for a long time" said Papa Sande.
"Wait for me? For what, pa?" Ardan. Why could they wait for him while they only met this time.
"Sit down first" asked the father. Still wrapped in curiosity, Ardan also obeyed papa Sande's invitation.
They also talked pleasantries. More precisely taun Deon and mistress Silla actually. Because Ardan only answered what the two of them were asking.
While Natasha, just shut up. But his gaze did not even turn away from Ardan. She was satisfied with the man, even though this was the beginning of their meeting. He was amazed by that man.
"So how about Sande? When are our engagement plans going to be?" ask Mr. Deon. Go to serious discussions.
Ardan who heard the discussion about marriage is getting confused. Whose wedding? And why they should discuss engagement.
"With the person here, we should just set the date" said papa Sande.
Natasha who had understood the direction of the conversation where, felt very happy. He did not realize that his smile had bloomed like a rose that bloomed in the morning, radiant with dew brought coolness.
From the beginning he knew that he would be betrothed to the son of his old friend. But Natasha doesn't know that the man she wants to be betrothed to is Ardan's handsome man. So he did not refuse at all. He was happy with this match.
While Ardan, looked at them all in turn. I also missed Natasha. Ardan was astonished, why was the girl smiling?
"So what, Dan?" ask Mr. Deon. He was very familiar with Ardan. He felt that Ardan was the right man for his only daughter.
"Where is it, sir?" asked Ardan confusedly.
"You want to get engaged to Natasha?"
Deg
Like lightning in broad daylight. Ardan was surprised by Mr. Deon's question. So, they visited to discuss the engagement between her and Natasha?
I can't stop thinking about Ardan with all this. Papa Sande's heart to find a mate for him without consulting first.
"Papa?" ardan. He raised his voice.
"Ardan," said Sande's gentle papa. Gentle with biting his teeth. He didn't want Ardan to embarrass himself in front of his old friend.
Papa Sande explained very calmly. As if not thinking about Ardan's feelings.
"But, pa," interrupted Ardan. He intends to express his argument. That he strongly rejected this match. This does not go in his opinion. This is modern times. Not the time of Siti Nurbaya.
"Papa knows. Between you and nak Natasha there is no love. But papa believes, love can grow alone if it is together. Papa was sure of that. And I don't want any rejection from you, son. This is what's best for you."
"Excuse me! Can I talk to Natasha? Can you?"
Ardan immediately interrupted the words of the father. He doesn't want this to continue. He's pissed. He was tired of the attitude of the father. Making a decision for his future without discussing it first with him.
This time Papa Sande has gone too far. There's been a lot that Ardan has sacrificed all this time. Including Ardan's dream of becoming a pilot, but strictly forbidden by Papa Sande. With reason, so that someone continues the performance of Papa Sande.
Although Ardan refused, saying that there is still Salin or Stephania later who can continue in the footsteps of the father. But Papa Sande stayed with his stance. For her, a woman must return to her husband. No higher education, no work required. Quite calm at home, do all the housework and serve the husband. And take care of the child.
"alright. I'm allowing. I hope you two match up and eventually mate," greeted Mr. Deon enthusiastically.
"Yes, pa. So they can get to know each other" said Silla. Count the beginning of the acquaintance they first met."
Ardan and Natasha leave their parents busy discussing the preparations for their engagement. They look very enthusiastic, enthusiastic. As if the time is near.
"Frankly, I don't like this matchmaking" Ardan said to the point as they exited the house.
Ardan decided to walk away, talking seriously, about their engagement plans.
"But not against the old man's word can't it?" ask Natasha. He was somewhat disappointed with Ardan's statement just now.
"That's in your family. But for me it's not. Because I don't like people to easily decide my future. Which is good for me he said. Including my own father. So, I reject this matchmaking firmly," said Ardan straightforwardly.
"But I love you, Dan."
Ardan stopped his tracks hearing Natasha's confession.
"Love?" ask Ardan. "This is the first time we met and you said you love? Hmm, bullshit!"
"But really," insisted Natasha again.
"On what basis do you love me?"
"Yes because. because you are handsome, gentle and kind" replied Natasha at last. He no longer knows what to answer. Ardan looked as if he wanted to swallow him alive.
"Lied!"
"I'm serious, Dan. I love you." Natasha tried to grab Ardan's hand.
"Love for you, but not for me. Love can be united when both love each other. Replying to each other's love. For me, the love you throw out is not the true love "
Natasha scowling. Again, he was disappointed by all Ardan said to him.
"You are not love with me. But it was just sheer lust and also awe. Love is actually not knowing what reason makes us love that person. So did I. I loved my own choices. Not you or anyone who suddenly says love when they first meet the material say hello.
"I hope you will cooperate with me. We refuse this match. Because I have another woman. And that's my choice "
Ardan left Natasha just like that. It doesn't matter to the girl. The girl's cry, she ignored it.