
"Tirta, you're fat, huh? How, narrow, anyway?"
"Times, anyway?"
"Yes, the size does not fit that. Her shirt time's narrowed?"
Tirta rubbed his neck while looking down, seeing the shirt he was wearing was indeed taking off once on the body. Some buttons can't get into the hole. Tirta grimaced, it seemed like her weight had gone up.
"Haha... Tirta's... Tirta's. Others diet if they want to marry. It's even degedein the body."
Reno shook her head to look at her dead sister lice in front of the Mother. Tirta nodded to hear herself being ridiculed. Actually he felt embarrassed and somewhat offended because it was said to be fat. But what you want to say, it's true.
"No papa, Mas. Later it can be enlarged again, really, the size."
Tirta nodded. It seems that from tomorrow he should be more active in the gym. Tirta is no hypocrite who wants her body to be good when she gets married. He didn't want his stomach opset and made his wife uninspired on the first night.
Dyah helped the child take off the small clothes, giving it to the boutique owner again.
"Ren, where's Edzar? He hasn't tried his clothes."
"Now nyampe said, Mom. Still in front of me."
"Mas, pretty, right?" Dona emerges from the dressing room with Citra, her son.
Reno turned her head and was immediately amazed to see them. "Subhanallah.the two beautiful angels of Papa. Kayak just came down from khayangan," he said a little exaggerated.
In contrast to Dona who shook her head in response to her husband's jokes, Citra exclaimed cheerfully while prancing with pleasure. The four-year-old girl approached her father to kiss him on the cheek. Reno chuckles at getting the prize. He kissed Citra back with anxiety until the girl was knocked into a fuss.
"Mas, uh, already. Later bedwetting his son," reproved Dona saw Citra who began to be overwhelmed and thrashed.
Reno laughed off her embrace. The image immediately ran to hug Dona, "Mama, Papa nafsuan," he chanted.
Dyah, Tirta, and the boutique owner who stood not far from them turned their heads in unison. While Dona glared at Reno who was currently putting on a sinless face. Where does Citra get such vocabulary?
Reno scratched the back of the head that was not actually itchy. His lips grimaced softly when he found all the gazes pointing at him.
"What is lust, Cit?" Tirta crouched down before Citra as her eyes glanced at Reno with a ignorant snort.
Plainly, Citra said, "Papa likes to kiss Mama kayak earlier. Keep on, Mama says Papa nafsuan. What's the matter, Om? Papa is nafsuan, right?"
Pfft...
Tirta tried hard to hold back the laughter. Don't ask what her mother's face is like. The woman looked at the child and her daughter-in-law with a face ready to nag.
And it is true, Dyah immediately reprimanded Reno and Dona who now bowed in shame. "You guys making out in front of Citra?"
Mampus, inner Tirta. He carried Citra a little away under the pretext of taking her for a look at the clothes of the child.
The couple could not answer. They did not expect his activity so far witnessed by the child. But Reno sure doesn't get to bed. About that he and Dona always try to do it in the room, and locked.
"Dona, Reno. You are adults, there are children among you. Don't be so fond of intimacy. At least in front of the image. You also have to keep the word. Such a big boy still likes to imitate without knowing which is good and which is not to be said."
"Mom no longer wants to hear Citra say things like that. Not polite. So you guys need to be extra careful. Remember that," stressed Dyah makes Reno and Dona unable to refute. Because they are wrong.
Shortly after that Edzar came, along with the Halim family who also just arrived. Miranti greeted Dyah and chatted for a while. Similarly, Oma Halim who has the status as a candidate besan. Then there are Mr and Mrs Halim and Dava and her cousins, Renata and friends. Others choose to follow later because of various things.
They try on clothes for a wedding event later. Miranti, the bride-to-be was so enthusiastic when she saw some modern kebaya specially stitched for her. Tirta also could not be separated to admire the future wife who will soon be halted.
"Gen Halim does not need to be doubted, huh? The women are plenary," said Bu Ani—, owner of Boutique—, as she saw Miranti and her nieces coming out of the dressing room.
Oma Halim was wagging, yet there was a smile of pride on her face. "Mr Ani could have. They're treatment freaks. Haha...."
"Different, Oma. It's got its plus beautiful from birth. That's why I said plenary."
"Udahlah, Oma. we are beautiful, really. There's no point in dodging" Renata chanted with people's laughter.
Liliana, Rizkia, and Elina only shook their heads in response to Renata's confidence which was indeed a level higher than theirs.
Suddenly Bu Ani frowned, his eyes combing one by one the Halim family there. "But, there seems to be less, huh? The eyes are narrow, right, nothing?"
"Oh... The safa? He is busy chasing after the endorsement. Be normal, Mom, selebgram." Renata was a little arrogant as he said that. Intentionally, his intention was to boast of Safa in front of someone. His eyes glanced at Dyah. Of course Dyah didn't notice.
Renata already knew about Dyah who did not like the closeness of Edzar and Safa. Even he knew Edzar's outrageous attitude that left Safa heartbroken. It wasn't Safa who told it willingly, but it was Renata who insisted. Safa is slightly closed if the liver problems. He is cheerful, but tends to like to hold his own feelings.
It's not just Renata. Rizkia, Liliana and Elina knew. The beginning of their suspicions was when Safa asked for the removal of the Safa Love Project group. That's where everyone knows something's wrong. And at that time they forced Safa to tell stories.
The fact that Edzar uttered such hurtful words made them angry. Half can't believe it. Because all they knew was that Edzar was a man of high charisma. It was impossible for that man to humble a man with his mouth. But seeing Safa crying so well would inevitably make them believe. Safa can't cry for no reason, right?
"Oh, huh? He is the one I am most waiting for. I want to send you an advertisement. Haha...." Bu Ani covered her mouth with a hand, laughing gracefully according to her meek character. "Yes, sir, huh? Sometimes I borrow his son for promotion," exclaimed Bu Ani to Mr. Halim who was inexplicably talking to his wife.
Mr. Halim turned his head and nodded kindly, "Sure, ma'am. If his son doesn't mind, I can."
Actually Mr. Halim's mind is feeling a little disturbed. Coming home from outside the city he was immediately faced with the conversion of Safa which he thought was very sudden. He felt his daughter was no longer the same. It's still spoiled, but something's different. And it's very disturbing.
Mistress Halim who realized the unrest of the husband rubbed the sturdy arm slowly. Make the owner look and smile warmly.
Rather than Mr. Halim, Mrs Halim as a mother is more aware of the difference in her daughter. Safa became more silent and very rarely shouted as usual. The girl was holding something back. I don't know what, for sure he hopes everything leads to positive things.
Safa who began to be interested in making money, doing activities outside, according to him it was a good breakthrough for her daughter's social life. During this time Safa prefers to spend time at home. Passive and no spirit. Whatever made Safa change, Mrs Halim continued to thank her.
"Dava, how'd you do? Pas?"
Dava nodded in response to the question of the mother.
One by one they try clothes that have been sewn with various designs of their respective desires. Including Edzar who has now changed again with his clothes again.
The man stood by the side of the window, staring straight at the street below. Observe down and down the vehicle while waiting for everything to be finished.
Someone patted his shoulder from behind. Edzar turned his head and found Reno standing with Citra in his carriage. The girl fell asleep. No wonder it was already dark.
"Not put on the couch? The image is heavy at times" said Edzar staring at his brother's astonishment.
"For fussy, wake up and let go."
"It's heavy, anyway. But not as heavy as the hidden longing. Yeah, right?" Reno lowered her eyebrows looking at Edzar. The corner of his lips grinned widely. "It's just me, deh. You think of someone, right? Who, here? Safa, huh?" His voice whispered when he mentioned that name.
Little did Reno know about Safa who was trying hard to get close to Edzar. But only to that extent, of course Reno does not know how close they really are.
"By the way, is that girl still with you?"
There's no answer. Reno saw Edzar raise his hand rubbing Citra's head slowly.
"Dude."
"Hm."
"Is there a problem with the Halim family?"
Edzar's forehead wrinkled, "What problem?"
Reno shrugged, "I just feel weird with Madam Miranti's niece. If you look at my brother how he looks. I'm holding that grudge, you Bang."
"Which niece?"
"That, you know. That four. Safa also deket them."
Is deket. Kan sodaranya's.
Edzar seemed silent for a moment, before muttering 'oh' while nodding.
"Oh yeah, I saw Safa's Instagram. Ck, it's not worth coming here, people are dating." Reno continued to babble without knowing Edzar's slightly wrinkled countenance.
"Dating?" lirih Edzar to himself. But Reno heard and thought the question was for her.
"Yes, dating. And if you remember I met them at the cafe. I also send photos, deh, to Abang. Remember, didn't?"
"Photo?"
"Hm. That's if you haven't deleted it."
"More. This guy." Reno shows Safa's post on her phone. "Makep, anyway. I think it's the same age."
"Good, deh. Pity than chasing after Abang mulu. Vain. He's not the brother type. Yeah, right?" Reno said casually while giving a kiss in her daughter's hair.
Edzar glared back out, his eyes looking bright. At first glance it was ordinary, but Reno knew his eldest brother was thinking about many things.
"I hear you, I know someone's brother?" tanyanya started the conversation.
Edzar was silent, as if reluctant to answer.
"Yesterday Dona had a chat with Mom. I also saw his picture. Beautiful, educated, mature. According to Mother's criteria. What else are you waiting for?"
Silent. Reno swung Citra's body in her arms because the girl was moaning.
There was a heavy sigh from Edzar, "Come. Not yet srek."
Reno looked at her brother from the side, observing Edzar's calm expression. Edzar was quiet, it was difficult to get along with people let alone women.
"Because you don't really take an approach. If you are serious, God willing, your heart will be open."
"You don't understand" whispered Edzar.
"What don't I understand? Does your brother like other people? Or is it related to the past?" ask Reno.
Edzar shook his head, "Absolutely not."
"Then what? What makes you hesitate like this?"
"Or is it true, is there someone in your heart?"
This time Edzar looked slowly. His eyes fixedly looked at Reno who was now slightly opening her lips. Edzar's silence convinced Reno of one conclusion.
"So right?" ask Reno lamat. "Who?" whispered again.
Long time no reply, the atmosphere filled with silence. Until a voice interrupted their conversation.
"Dark, Reno. Comeon, home. The others have come down." He stood a few feet away at the end.
At first he saw Edzar who was sculpting. Then his lips threw a smile at the eldest son. Edzar returned his mother's gaze, then followed Reno who had left him first.
Edzar drove in silence. Dyah sat next to him with a straight look outwards. The mother planned to stay back at her house. Edzar did not mind, instead he was happy because he felt there were friends. Edzar was only bored when his mother had talked about Liandra, and eventually would discuss marriage.
Honestly, he was a little depressed. On the other hand his feelings are developing on Safa. But on the other hand, his mother was not happy. I don't know what the reason for the mother's dislike of the girl is.
There was one more thing that weighed on his heart. You could say this is Edzar's biggest fear right now.
Safa Security.
Until now Edzar is still not convinced and calm. I don't know why he doesn't think everything is as easy as he thinks. Don't let his efforts to stay away as long as this ends in vain. Edzar had already sacrificed his feelings. Safa's hatred was also acquired voluntarily.
Does God still want to give tests?
Edzar slowed down his car as it entered the residential gate. The yellowish pendants dominated every roadside he passed. The twilight has gone up the night.
At 21:19.
Soluble enough. Especially for a girl who has just come home from nowhere. Edzar's eyes nailed to two men there. Safa just got off a motorcycle with a man who seemed familiar. Edzar remembered the man who had picked up Safa the other day. And Edzar just realized he was also the same person as the man in the photo that Reno showed earlier.
Are they really dating?
Something pulsated in his chest. Edzar tried to gulp and looked relaxed in front of the mother. When he came down to open the gate, their gazes clashed. Safa took a quick look at it before returning to talk to the man.
Edzar got back in the car, pulled the gear and drove it slowly into the yard. His mind was raging, an uncomfortable feeling pervading his heart. The day fell when the mother made a sound.
"What kind of girl just came home at this hour. With a man?"
"He works, Mom."
"Work? Not that such work includes free, yes, can be done at any time?"
Edzar sighed, "All work must be consistent, ma'am. There's a specific daily target."
"You're thinking of him? Don't you like that girl?"
Edzar was silent and did not answer. And that was enough to let Dyah know that his feeling had been right all along.
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