The Charm of The Twins
84 Gede Application for Qiya

Gede pushed Niang Ayu's wheelchair closer to Umi Laila. Kyai Rohim's late wife was quick to welcome an old friend who had not met for a long time.

“Masyaallah, I did not expect we will meet at the happy event today Doctor,” said Umi Laila who is now sitting beside Niang Ayu.

Ayra's housekeeping assistant was seen busy welcoming their master's guests. Niang Ayu and Umi Laila as well Ayra looked like they were enjoying their meeting. Sometimes Ayra blushed about the story of Niang Ayu about the attitude and behavior of her who was under five years old. Niang Ayu often brought souvenirs when returning from the city for the children of Umi Laila. Especially Ayra.

Umi Laila to sweep the end of her eyes because of the clear grains that will fall due to holding back laughter considering the story of the past.

“So then, if there was a car from the city passing by, this mother of yours will stand in front of the fence while hoping that Doctor Ayu and Doctor Wayan who got off the car. Because he is very poultice. The good chocolate must have been there for her when doctor Ayu came home from the city. Not to mention, Ayra will be very fond when she can answer some English conversations that Doctor Ayu taught her, it is certain to get a gift just a key toy or pencil box. One of the basics why When other children do not know English, your mother is so enthusiastic about learning foreign languages.” Umi Laila recalls her past with doctor Niang Ayu.

The three children of Ayra can see how their mother's gesture towards the grandmother of Gede. Ayra even peeled the salak for Niang Ayu.

“You still remember my favorite food Ayra?” Say Niang Ayu while receiving the salak fruit that Ayra has peeled.

“How can a science be so pervading to the soul if there is no love for the teacher. I am very good.” Say Ayra with a very medok tone of her Javanese when saying the sentence 'I am very good'.

This time it was Niang Ayu's turn to feel pain in both eyes. He recalls his memories when he taught Ayra and Furqon who always liked to read. The five children of Umi Laila do have a high interest in reading and learning. Niang Ayu with his thin and wrinkled hands he touched Ayra's cheeks which still look tight when she was no longer young.

“Hehehe... You remember that moment?” Niang Ayu said to Ayra. When she taught Ayra the conversation about greetings, Ayra would reply in a loud and uplifting voice, When Niang Ayu asked her how she was doing in English.

Niang Ayu explained back then and some of the reasons sometimes some languages sound strange when spoken by Indonesians. Including Java Logat medok makes Ayra answer in English and in the word “G00d” sounds clear accent of the answer. And there Ayra also always remember the first lesson about English there is the name Pr0nounciation and Ayra is speaking English with an accent M0ther T0ngue (Mother tongue). According to Niang Ayu, Mother Tongue in Indonesia is quite difficult to separate.

The same is true when the Javanese will say Al Fatihah. Islam in Indonesia in some spelling slightly modified but not changed in meaning. There are some who are not aware that Indonesians are not Arabs who from birth have spoken Arabic then it will not be difficult their tongue and accent as it should be. But in Indonesia there are many tribes, cultural customs and languages, so do not be surprised if someone blames if someone says a sentence or holy verse is heard in the ears of people who can not understand this difference.

There was a warmth and familiarity in the Ayra family with Niang Ayu. Ibu Ratih and Gede feel happy because they can see Niang Ayu Happy. It was rare to see Niang ayu until he almost cried because he held back laughter and haru. But that morning, in Gede's eyes. He and Niang Ayu seemed to have become a family no longer a candidate besan.

One member of the Niang Ayu family also reminded Niang Ayu of their purpose there. So Niang Ayu asked the messenger from his family to convey something that became their wish to the Ayra residence. The spokesman also conveyed and received by Furqon as a representative of Bram's side. They asked Qiya. The girl who looks beautiful with a silver kebaya only looks down the sign she received Gede's proposal. Mr. Ratih who already knows the future son-in-law is not like most girls in the digital era. He still upholds the traditions of the Umi Laila family.

Ratih's mother also put a diamond-eyed necklace is a green pendant on Qiya's neck. The tears of Ratih's mother that day fell as a witness that he was happy for the warm welcome he and his son in the family who might if juxtaposed with him who only has one business or cake shop in the middle of Bali, it may not be appropriate. But that day, the prospective daughter-in-law also seemed to want to be her daughter. Qiya sat down by the side of Bu Ratih. The hand that continues to hold his palm makes him feel if the woman who will be his son's wife has a soft heart.

Qiya who heard the story of Bu Ratih's life yesterday actually wanted to give her love not only to the husband later but also to the mother who had fought so hard and patient in educating and raising her future husband. Gede who saw the familiarity of Qiya and her mother felt very happy. He even returned to Goda Ammar when he was going to lunch.

“Sabarlah sister-in-law, please first my sister, later you can look at herself as you like.” Ammar said as he nudged Gede's arm holding a small plate containing pudding.

Gede was embarrassed because he was caught stealing Qiya's eyes. Ammar embraces Pundak Gede.

“My Papa and I love Qiya very much. Don't hurt his heart. Because my Papa was his whole life, he struggled to make the women he loved happy. So if my sister comes to tears because of you Bli, you will be dealing with two men in her life who loved her earlier than you.” Ammar said with a smile.

Gede also nodded in understanding. He was very respectful to the Qiya family. Seen as a familiarity between each family. In the corner of the room Bu Ratih just wanted to tell Qiya about Hilman who turned out to be one father with Gede. But the girl did not really want her future mother-in-law to remember the painful times. He prefers to be prayed.

“There is no need to tell anything about the mass then Mom, Mom and Papa yesterday have spoken directly with Mom right. Then Qiya did not have any problem either. Pray for the future of Qiya and Mas Gede yes Bu.” Qiya.

Gede who was not far from the sofa where the two women in his heart could hear clearly that Qiya called him 'Mas'. There was a warm feeling crawling his heart doctor who had broken his heart and locked himself a few months after the failed marriage.

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