SERUNI
CHAPTER 19 You are mine
Shaka swiftly gave mineral water to Seruni. "Drink Ser first."
Seruni also received and gulped down the contents. "Thank you, Bang."
The hunger that had been afflicting, suddenly disappeared. Instant noodles that used to be delicious, now feel bland. But in order to keep appreciating Shaka, Seruni continues to eat it until it runs out.
"I'm sorry, Ser, if my honesty is too soon. It makes you startled and maybe disturbed, too" said Shaka, slightly regretting his impatience. Now what came to his mind was not fear of rejection, but fear of being shunned by Seruni.
"It's okay, Bang. Expressing feelings and contents is the right of everyone, including Bang Shaka." Seruni smiled sincerely at Shaka. Like a little relief. At least, Seruni was not angry or upset at the man.
"We wait for maghrib, yes, nanggung. It's just 15 minutes away. Later we turn the road a little, let's not cross the river. There was a bamboo bridge at the end there" Shaka pointed at the bridge not far from where he was sitting right now. A bridge of two bamboo lined-up and traditionally connected with a synthetic slap.
After finishing his meal, Seruni stood up throwing a small pebble stone into the river.
"Bang Shaka wants to hear my answer now?" asked Seruni while looking at Shaka gently but firmly.
"As far as you are, Ser. I have the right to express my heart, but you also have the right to hold your answer." Shaka returned Seruni's gentle gaze with a gaze full of admiration.
"Right now, I'm still comfortable we're friends, Bang. Marriage is not easy, especially for those of us who are both state servants. At times, the state can call us to come to other areas that need us. I still want to serve, because one day if the time is indeed to get married. I'm gonna resign. I will fully serve my husband and family." Seruni refused subtly for a very reasonable and acceptable reason.
Shaka smiled hearing Seruni's reply. Although it was not accepted, this was not the end for him. Because his expression of feelings was too fast. Their meeting hasn't even been a month. Of course it would be very strange if Seruni even accepted it.
"Abang, not angry, right? Nothing will ever change. We're friends as usual, I assume I didn't hear anything. Bang Shaka could save that statement for next time. Maybe in a more appropriate time, place and atmosphere." Seruni patted Shaka's shoulder without hesitation.
Rejected by a Seruni like this, it makes Shaka not hurt, sad or upset. He felt love and admiration growing deeper.
"Already Adhan, we pray on the banks of this river alone." Shaka invited.
Seruni nodded with pleasure. Everything she experienced today was a wonderful experience and she will never forget it.
The world never stops spinning, even though Satria had made her heart crumble amazingly. Apparently, it didn't take long to make his heart improve. God shows us many things to be grateful for. From the small to the big. His sorrow and heartache were nothing compared to the blessings God had given him now.
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Meanwhile, after performing the maghrib prayer, as usual, Sayaka fed the animals his pet. After finishing putting the grass in her pet feeding, Sayaka sat leaning on a bamboo pole while holding her rabbit named Sisi.
"I'm worried, Sis, her legs have just healed." Sayaka took Sisi down from her lap.
"Sayaka.... Why are you behind all these nights? Your running mate just knows the taste," scolded Sajad bu, while turning on the taillight to make it brighter.
"The fool has indeed been taken, Ua. Sayaka can what? If the rival is Major, it looks like Sayaka is incapable. Mr. Major carried a gun. Sayaka was all over the place" Sayaka said to Bu Sajad.
Mr. Camat's wife wanted to laugh at the look on Sayaka's face. "You also have a slippery gun, Sayaka. But unfortunately, you have never worn it. But be careful, do not carelessly get out of the gun, one shot, can bunting people's children," joked bu Sajad, making Sayaka's cheeks instantly red.
Bu Sajad could only shake his head. Not a few girls in this village who want to be Sayaka's wife. But there was nothing that made the man's heart shake. Shanum for example, the girl was not only beautiful and kind, all the effort he had also done to attract the attention of Sayaka. However, everything was in vain. Let alone love, glimpsed only not.
"Don't give up because you don't have a lot of guns, Sayaka, believe me! No matter how good the gun is, Major, if your gun is working properly, you can still compete with it. Don't surrender! Facing the woman does not need a strange gun. Just the gun you pee every day." Ms. Sajad went back inside the house with a giggling voice being held back. Really between pity and want to laugh to see the worried face of Sayaka waiting for the arrival of Seruni.
The sound of a motorbike that was heard stopped in the yard of Sajad's house, immediately made Sayaka move from her seat, passing the road beside the house, he peeked behind a large mango tree that was between Pak Sajad and Mushola's house.
"God! Her smile was gorgeous, what Major Shaka did not tremble in that smile." Sayaka muttered so softly. The mosquito on his arm did not hear.
"Thank you, Bang. Don't take me." Seruni took off the helmet and gave it to Shaka.
"Of course not. Tomorrow we go to the border. If tomorrow, wear beautiful and neat clothes is not a problem, Ser. We will not cross the river. It's also pretty advanced." Shaka reminded him of his plans tomorrow to Seruni.
"Ready, Sir! Come wherever you go. The origin of the round trip must be intact," joked Seruni.
"Yes already. I'll go home first, I'll see you tomorrow afternoon. Have a break." Shaka immediately went to his colleague's office at the border.
''If you are invited to make the same agreement, Major, when is the time for me, Ndhuk. I would also like you to bathe Suli into the river, Sayaka's mind is a little sad, while stroking the trunk of the mango tree where he hid.
As Seruni was about to enter the house, he saw Sayaka's shadow. After being discovered, the man was forced to come out of hiding.
"Newly come, Ndhuk?" ask him pleasantries.
"Yes, Bang, what brother under the mango tree? is there any fruit?"
"none. Just saw ants marching. Why can it be so tidy. Lose our Army sir to them." Seruni gulped his saliva roughly when he heard Sayaka's reply.
"The ants march, astagahhh...what else is tomorrow?'' inner Seruni. It still does not stop being astonished by every Sayaka remark.