Roses Are Not in Love
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The tent that was just about to be installed welcomed my arrival in the spacious courtyard of the house of Mr. Agung. The workers are still back and forth preparing everything according to their respective tasks. My feet just stepped on the door of the house that was wide open, herding my eyes to look at a small decoration in the corner of the living room, where the sofa and other items have been moved.

Daffa & Jasmine Engagement. Such is the writing on the all-white decoration with my favorite white rose. Kak Melati's smile which is beside the decoration is also no less charming with simple decorations that are elegant according to Kak Melati's character. There should be no pain in my chest. But, in fact, it was hard for me to look. And the throbbing felt when on my lips must be hung a sweet smile along with the screech Kak Melati when realizing my presence.

"Roses..!" Kak Melati ran to meet me and hugged me. "It's a surprise, right.?" Say Kak Melati with happiness that is not made.

I break Kak Melati's embrace and mingle as if I am the happiest person with Kak Melati's happiness. "Son't Jasmine is evil." My speech.

Sister Melati chuckled for a moment, and embraced me into the house. "Ehh, you're a mess. Cook all the bones." As soon as Kak Melati's hand touched my shoulder. "The test is so cruel, yeah." He continued while looking at my face where my cheekbones were also protruding.

"Like that, Mel's sister." My answer. "In a moment, the rose will return. It's all because Erik left the rose in his nestapa." I continued while pulling Kak Melati's hand from my face.

"Hmmm. Erik just got here. He didn't say anything, if you guys were alive." Said Kak Melati.

"Fear he got hit by a blow from Melati's sister, ckckck." My next.

"Please bring my sister's suitcase, yeah." Said Kak Melati to one of the workers who were passing by, and quickly Kak Melati had pulled me to follow her steps which now can move nimbly, inversely with me.

Sis Melati smiled meaningfully at me, as we arrived in front of the minimalist decor. And the clutches of Kak Melati's hand just unraveled along with a few words that glided without the slightest suspicion that I was injured by he said. Why..? Is that enough I did.? Didn't I declare that love will be happy when it takes off and sacrifices so that someone loved is happy.

Stupid, that's what other people see and feel. But, that's love. No matter how much we want to love or hate, we never have the power to determine how our hearts move with our brains. The feeling came and went without an invitation. Like my love for Kak Melati.

"War, how come daydream." Kak Melati's rebuke made me stutter and try to divert this sentimental feeling with another discussion. However, I have not had time to issue a word I said Bu Mega has been in the middle between you and Kak Melati.

From the beginning I entered the family of Mr. Agung, indeed the look of dislike always Bu Mega lay to me. But not as painful this time. This, as if I were such a filthy and disgusting thing to Mega Ma'am. Until, so quickly Bu Mega threw his gaze away from me, then deliberately avoided my hand that was about to regret it.

"Mel, it's afternoon. Get decorated." Said Bu Mega slowly to Kak Melati.

"Yes my dear mother. The bridesmaid should also be groomed. Come on." Replied Kak Melati as she took my hand.

"Wait a minute, Mama needs to talk to Rose. Go to the room first." The words of Bu Mega are simple. I don't know why it sounds so cold. It must be because there was a connection to the problem a week ago. Bang Nusa really involved Pak Agung and Bu Mega.

"Don't be long, Ma." Smiling meaningfully Kak Melati immediately left me and Bu Mega. "Your clothes are on top, War. Brother Mel wait. Not wearing it for long." Shouted Kak Melati. And the attitude of Kak Melati like this, shows how Kak Melati is so happy and of course his health is also very improved.

"Father's room now, War." Bu Mega quickly stepped up as soon as he finished with his words. And I just keep intending on Bu Mega who while greeting people who pass by in a friendly manner.

The door was tightly closed as soon as I entered Pak Agung's office, and there I could see Mr. Agung as well as Bang Nusa who was looking at me with a view that I could not understand. Bang Nusa, the brother I am proud of is now looking at me with a displeased look. While, the shady bead belonging to the Great Sir, implied deep disappointment staring at me.

"Sit down, War." The breath in Mr. Agung sounded heavy and deep. And from the way of sighing, I can conclude that what will be said by Mr. Agung is a difficult thing for him.

"Pa, just get to the point." Cut Bu Mega who is now sitting on my side.

"What's your explanation, War.?" Said Mr. Agung and immediately cut back by Bu Mega, without giving the opportunity to explain.

"What's the point of that explanation, Pa. It will be useless, because the trust that has been damaged will not return as usual." Said Bu Mega.

"Ma, let the Rose talk for a minute." Firm tone that came out of the Great Sir. "So, say, War. What can you explain to us."

I lifted my head slowly and looked at the three people I gave my heart a special place. However, I can't find any more confidence there what calm is. And it would be in vain if I gave them a reason for pain, for there is no point in explaining the truth to those who do not want to believe. So shaking my head slowly and closing my mouth tightly is the best way not to look defensive.

"You know what punishment you should accept, War.?" Back the decisive tone of Mr. Agung sounded domineering, to make my guts shriek. Because, during the period of almost ten years you lived with the family of the Great Sir, only this time I found the Great Sir was angry.

"Pa, that won't deter her. Give him a few years let him learn from his mistakes.!" Said Bu Mega.

And I just kept my head down and listened to the three of them, and no one asked my opinion more than I wanted to. Until, they decided unilaterally without asking if I would agree to it.

"May the rose choose un.."

"How dare you ask for a choice.!" Cut Bu Mega.

"Mah.!" Mr. Agung looked at Bu Mega who was delving his eyes at me, until his eyes looked perfectly rounded. "Say what, War. As long as we can consider."

"Rose wants to repeat School again, as long as the Rose School in Pesantren." My speech's flat. Actually, I do not know at all about Pesantren, it's just that it arrived terbesit thoughts like that. And I think that at Pesantren it would be much better than I had to stay in the Dormitory like the decision they forced upon me.

The three of them were equally stunned hearing my wish. "Same, in two years' time, the rose will not return home." My next.

"It seems to be good for you, so you can introspect yourself from the sins you have committed." Mega Bu Plan is sounding.

"Which school are you going to.?" Ask the Great Sir.

"Roses don't know yet, sir. The rose will try to find out." My answer.

"A week from now until the end of Melati's wedding reception on the title. After that you must have gone to the Pesantren that you want to go to. Because I don't want to, Melati knows about your problem, so Melati doesn't have to be bothered." The words of Bu Mega, true words of a mother who worried about the happiness of her daughter, what else in the time of the newlyweds.

"The rose promises, Sister Melati will not know about this Mom." My answer.

"It's good that you know yourself."

It sounded as if without feeling the words of Bu Mega. And that made me realize one thing. That forever falsehood can never be eternal. Also, at the same time reminding me of what kind of position I am in this house.

It all started with Kak Melati, and they were able to accept my presence. Now, Kak Melati has found her love and will leave this house, indirectly my place is no longer here. Because my reason for staying is no more.

It's just a matter of time. Now, tomorrow, or later. Slowly I have to eliminate my dependence on this house. He left everything that my family deserves. Although, the intertwined between familiar and unfamiliar my existence for them. Because I'm still an outsider to them.

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