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In a favorite school in the city, it looks like the school activity has finished that afternoon. All the students one by one came out of the school environment through the gate. The atmosphere is very crowded, noisy and crowded. Several times the sound of the roar of the motor and the behavior of High School children who are in love with each other.
At that time the atmosphere was quiet, all children almost entirely had left the school environment. Nayla's friends have gone home first. Nayla was sitting alone on the school bus. He was drowning in daydreams, clutching his textbooks. His Hebrew words continued to ring in the ear. Makes her feel lazy to go back home.
“Nay, later tonight someone wants to come home. You get ready yeah. And pretty dandan. Remember you have to be nice in front of our guests later. Previously Mami already told you, someone wants to propose to you.”
“Mami is there. Cook me up to get married.” Grunting in annoyance, his mood was truly gloomy.
Before long a handsome guy who was riding a motorcycle stopped right in front of Nayla. The boy is a classmate of Nayla's. They were often together, every day he would offer a ride to Nayla either while going or going home from school.
“Nay...”.
Nayla looked up, the voice stopping her daydream. He only realized that the one who stopped before him was his classmate.
“Riko.” Said lazily with a face that is still gloomy.
“Yuk up.” Smiling while patting the back motorcycle seat.
Nayla immediately moved from her seat. Then approached Riko and sat sideways on the motorbike.
“Strong handle will fall.”
“Em” replied lazily.
Not how long the motor ran. The afternoon breeze felt extremely cold, piercing through Nayla's thin uniform.
“Why you?” Riko tried to show his attention on the roar of the motorbike that was traveling.
“Nothing.” Answering even though it is actually lazy.
“But his face is bent.”
The question apparently even makes Nayla more lazy to answer.
“Ya already if you do not want to answer.” Riko tried to understand.
The motor continues to go, but not too fast. Traverse crowded streets in urban areas. Strong winds continued to pummel, making Nayla's long, unraveling hair float in the air.
Not long after they finally arrived. The motor stops right in front of Nayla's house. Nayla got off the bike immediately. Then they want to go inside the house. Ignoring Riko who looked expectantly at him.
“Nay...”.
Nayla.
“Hm...”.
“Tomple I picked up.” Smiling looking in.
Nayla simply replied with a nod. Then it soon passed leaving Riko.
Riko looked at Nayla, He felt that there was something about her. It was unusual for him to see Nayla with such a moody face. Nayla is usually very happy when she is with him.
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Nayla went into her house, without greeting. Unlike usual, he will be excited if just arrived home, looking for his mother in the kitchen and squatting hugs. Even Romeo, his younger brother who had just stepped on second grade Junior High who was sitting on a sofa while watching his favorite cartoon series was ignored. At least Nayla will be a little prank on her sister when she first meets after a day at school.
“Kaak.” Romeo called out to the older brother who looked so somber and dull.
Nayla did not budge, she passed Romeo and rushed into her room.
He put down just his school bag. Lying his body on the bed. Tired, that was how he felt at this moment. For a moment he thought about the matchmaking that his mother asked for. Indeed, the Mama did not force it with violence, but Nayla still could not accept all this. Married at the age of 18 when she was in the third grade of High School. Having a boyfriend has never been told to marry young. Nayla riled up, She stomped her hands and feet on the mattress.
Cklek….
“Nay.” Mom suddenly opened the door and entered the room.
Hearing Mami's voice, Nayla hurried to sit down. He lowered his pouting face unwillingly to look at Mami.
“New to yes.” Closer and closer to Nayla. Mami stroked Nayla's head, knowing that her daughter was angry with her.
My mom took a slow breath.
“Nayla, sorry Mami yes. Mami can not refuse Grandpa Eno.” request Still stroking Nayla's hair.
“Ya but can wait Nayla finish SMA right Mi.” Nayla wiped away her tears that started to flow unstoppably again.
“Nayla still wants to go to college Mi.” is still trying to say, Nayla's tears are flowing more and more. Makes her white face flushed and puffy.
“While married, later you can still go to college, baby. You won't be restrained, you can still be free. You can still do a lot of things. Mami promise.” Let go of her embrace and wipe away Nayla's tears.
Nayla just fell silent listening to mami's words, her tears still flowing. Whatever her mother said, Nayla still could not accept this match. But he also did not feel good to refuse if the match was the request of his mother as well. After all, Mami is a hero to him and his sister. As a child, Mami takes care of and raises Nayla and Romeo alone. Nayla doesn't want to make her Mami think, Nayla doesn't want to make her Mommy sad.
“Ya took a shower. Wipe her tears, later so no longer beautiful if crying continues.”
Nayla wiped her tears with both hands. After that he rushed to get a towel and immediately went to the bathroom.
“I'm sorry Mami Nay, Mami has no choice. Grandpa Eno has helped your Grandpa a lot first.” Looking nanar.
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It was 07 p.m. Nayla had finished bathing, she had also changed into a nightgown. His eyes are still red and puffy. It can be seen if he has finished crying. Nayla did not think too much about it, she immediately took her textbooks to make schoolwork. But somehow he couldn't seem to focus. He still thinks he's getting married. Her tears wanted to flow back, but Nayla tried to hold them back.
“Couldn't focus on studying when soon the National Exam. Focus Nay, Focus. Don't think about Nay." Nayla continues to encourage herself.
Nayla also intends to go out of the room, it seems she needs drinking water. After crying earlier turned out to make him tired, his head also felt dizzy.
When opening the door Nayla was surprised by the Mami who was suddenly right in front of her.
“Eh, new Mami want to invite you out of the room.”
“Why Mami?”
Mami did not answer Nayla, she instead focused on paying attention to Nayla's face that was still swollen.
“Kok your face gini anyway baby. Dandan used to gih.” Pushing Nayla into the room.
Not yet nayla asked back Mami had applied the powder to Nayla's face.
“Mmm…. Mami.” Nayla tried to pull her head back.
“Mami why the hell? Nayla doesn't want to use powder.”
“Grandfather Eno and his grandson have arrived. Mami's here to take you out to find them. But, see your face is still so swollen, later what they say then see your face like this.”
“Ya has been aja.” Nayla looks upset. His head was re-possessed with the thought of fear of getting married soon.
Moments later, Mami takes Nayla out of the room. In the guest room, Soseone sat down with Reynand. Apparently Reynand looks sober not too prominent, so he looks in accordance with his age.
Reynand notices Nayla who is walking closer with her Mami. His first impression was, He saw Nayla really like a High School boy in general just like the Grandpa told her. His face was a little familiar, like he had met but he had forgotten.
“Apologies yes Om, long wait.” Mami sat opposite Grandpa and Reynand. Nayla also sat next to Mami.
“Nothing.” Grandpa laughed crisply.
“You greetings first with Grandpa Eno and Reynand.” Mami touched Nayla's arm.
Nayla also cheers on Grandpa. But when he touched Reynand he lowered his head. Making Reynad who wanted to pay attention to his face was blocked by Nayla's long hair that was unraveled forward due to being too down.
“Nayla you're healthy.” Grandpa tried to talk.
Nayla did not answer, She still lowered her head.
“Nay, answer. Don't duck it.” Mami nudged Nayla's arm.
“Healthy cake,” Finally Nayla raised her head trying to smile. But soon he returned to his face.
Reynand can see Nayla's face. Big nose, beautiful eyes, red and thin lips, white skin and smooth. He had often seen beautiful women before. But this Nayla is a bit different, as her beauty is very natural and also she looks innocent. For a moment Reynad was fascinated with the student girl he would be betrothed to.
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