
Graduation ceremony has been completed, Litha brought away her husband somewhere. After being satisfied to enjoy the buffet lunch provided by Sister-in-law – while showing off that my sister is Young Madame Pradipta to anyone I meet– we are preparing to go home and continue the other plans –prepar a party small nighttime– in the garden and back pond near the butler's house, Kak Litha's favorite place. Meanwhile, Brother Litha will be taken by Brother-in-law to a place so as not to suspect there is another surprise for him.
My eyes darted curiously seeing Brother-in-law carrying his own car. Yan's assistant who was previously in Brother-in-law's car is now sitting next to Mr. Sas who is driving the car. As a result, I sat between Uncle and Aunt in the second row of seats.
"Sas sir, let's follow where Brother Litha and Sister-in-law are going" I said pointing to Brother-in-law's car that started to go.
"Hey! You want to know about the adult business." Aunt Rima again molested her niece, snapping my head. Today I am a victim of violence.
Reflexes I set myself up to almost parallel with Pak Sas and Assistant Yan to see clearly Brother-in-law's car, "I want to see cool things let alone what Brother-in-law will do, let me take a note in my head and later if I have a husband, I'll say I want to like Sister-in-law did to her."
"Basic halu! Now sit down properly! Your face is already stuck on Assistant Yan's shoulder."
Auntie hit my thigh again. I froze for a moment after noticing it and did not dare to look at the man I was staring at just now.
"What's comfortable?" tanyanya.
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"A strange question.What does it mean to try?" my grumbling in my heart.
"Eh, yes– sorry Assistant Yan, accidentally, was too focused on seeing the car of Sister-in-law because, hehehehe .." I said awkwardly.
I immediately sat back with my back on the back of the chair, parallel to Uncle and Aunt, aih.
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As the night progressed, all of us who would celebrate Mrs Pradipta's party had gathered in the backyard and were wearing white dresscodes. This color makes syahdu at night plus the sound of soft-spun piano instruments. Glittering lights decorate the garden which is usually only illuminated by makeshift light at night. Do not forget to put a series of happy birthday writing also Kak Litha graduation from LED strip colored warm white.
This party was fully taken care of by the Chief Servant. Here there are many foods and various types of drinks served, even prepared spots for Sister-in-law to make goat bolsters. Of course I'm happy, my mouth doesn't stop chewing on everything that can be eaten.
Although my mouth was busy chewing but my attention was not separated from Sasha, a mature woman whose appearance was slightly– masculine. Frankly, I actually doubted my own guess because all this time I thought Assistant Yan's taste was a feminine woman. In addition, his way of talking to the woman also seems ordinary, although they often interact but the interaction between them is not scattered flower petals and sparkles of starlight, he said, even women who work as Secretary of the President of Pradipta Corp. it always shows respect and disdain like subordinates and superiors. So– somehow my heart is a little relieved. Relieved? Did I feel claustrophobic?
"Miss must be Young Madam's beloved sister." The person I was just talking about inwardly suddenly appeared beside me with a friendly smile as he stuck out a small plate filled with pieces of fruit.
"He– uh."
"From yesterday I saw Miss eating sweet pastries. It's also better to taste these pieces of fruit," he bargained.
I smiled and took the plate in his hand, "Thank you. Do I look ra– kus?" I was embarrassed by the quiet voice.
"Maybe for someone else, yes. But I saw it was just an activity to divert what was actually being done."
Glug.
"Have I been found out that I've been watching him?" my body is nervous like a thief caught red-handed.
She chuckled, "A mother who has two teenage children certainly does not find it difficult to read such a situation."
"Mother two kids? Huh!"
"Mahaha ... Do I look young? Though I'm already at the end of the head three, meaning the treatment of botox and pull the yarn is very effective yes, hahaha ...."
"sorry. A–"
"No need to apologize Miss. It was understandable that Assistant Yan's charm was not inferior to Young Master."
My eyes widened in shock, "Bu– is not– is not what it means–"
"It's okay, Miss' secret is safe with me. That's one of the reasons the Big Lady still wanted me to be Young Master's secretary when she became President."
"But– "
Oh, my God. I really can't speak in front of this woman. Beyond a doubt, it turns out that he has the ability to observe around very well, it is fitting that he is trusted to be the secretary of the President of Pradipta Corp.
He laughed again, maybe my face was clearly a change. Not yet able to connect his sentence, a shout was heard.
"Don't run!" brother-in-law shouted frantically seeing his wife running towards him,
In his run so looks happiness in the radiance of Kak Litha's face, it is precisely we who are tense to hear the cry of Young Master's worry. Then, not knowing what was discussed between Brother Litha and Sister-in-law to make my brother touched and then hit her husband's shoulder with annoyance.
"Cieeeee ... Brother Litha shy happy yaa ... Remember that here there are still us even though just contracted, hahahaha ..." selorohku followed by another laugh.
"Happy birthday, Litha. We refrained from saying it from the morning because your Husband asked," said Aunt Rima as she hugged Litha.
"Ray is so selfish, he just wants to be alone enjoying your birthday. We are only given a chance now, in the evening when your birthday will change," said a man who was no less charming than Big Brother-in-law and Assistant Yan.
You guys know who he is? For the first time I met the figure of Firza Nathan Pradipta, the adopted son of the Pradipta Family. His bearing was much different from that of Brother-in-law, he was more mature and his manner of speech was quieter as well. If Brother-in-law is like a fire that likes to blaze according to his mood while Mr. Firza is like soothing water. I bet anyone a woman would easily fall for him, but– has Brother Litha never been interested in him?
The atmosphere tonight was so warm, especially the atmosphere around Kak Litha. He looks so happy, of course I'm happy too. After a long time he always restrained himself for the sake of his loved ones, now happiness is enveloping his life.
In addition to the warm atmosphere, the sky is bright star-studded. I used to be very interested in the game of guessing the constellations with all my family members including Uncle and Aunt. Surprisingly only Mother and Aunt fight each other to answer even sometimes discuss regardless of the others. They are like they are engrossed in their own world, as if they have old memories of it. Yes, now I understand ... It turned out that they remembered their childhood when they were still members of the Moon River kingdom.
I showed a bitter smile at the corner of the lips, even though Mother and Aunt Rima had committed to choosing their own happiness, there was no denying the longing for family and hometown that sometimes appeared naturally. After all, in their bodies flowed the blood of the original descendants of the Ragnaya Tribe.
"Mas!"
"I wouldn't drink it if you didn't give me permission, honey."
"Relax Mrs Pradipta, she knows the limit of her drinking, where the threshold of her consciousness is, This husband of yours will not do anything beyond her control."
"Well! No, all I know is she's drinking and losing control of herself until she gets to–"
"Why is everyone so tense? What have I missed?" ask me in my heart, just now I was distracted by the state of the sky tonight so as not to pay attention to the circumstances around.
"Does that still haunt you, Lith? Even though I tried so hard to turn it into my deepest regret?" This time Big Brother-in-law's voice echoed in my ears, her gaze flatly showering towards Brother Litha.
"Did they fight? Wasn't she happy anymore?"
I'm stuck in my heart, it could be that this includes the drama of the current couple. I took the fruit satay from the tray on the table beside me, bit and stuffed the melon into my mouth.
"I– it will remain a bitter memory as long as I remember it, Mas. But I never regretted it even though you divorced me back then. It's my destiny and I've accepted fully that it's part of a Litha's life story."
What's this!
Sister-in-law closed her eyes digesting the words of Brother Litha. There was something she tried to suppress firmly in her heart. Is this a serious quarrel between husband and wife?
The atmosphere of the party that was originally warm and filled with happiness has changed gloomy, even though the sky is still bright with many stars. I don't know what they're talking about until they pull each other around the neck veins, which obviously alludes to the basis of their marriage until they say a word composed of five letters, C-E-R-A-I. I don't like to hear it, I really don't like it!
"Bon, if you want to drink, just drink alone. I don't know what your problem is until you want to drink but respect the decision of the Madam who doesn't want her husband to drink" Assistant Yan said.
The man with his wise smile patted the shoulder of Brother-in-law's friend who was involved in a fight with Litha-Bona Santoso, Kak, one of Brother-in-law's best friends who made him invest in the biggest nightclub in the Capital - then he went to Kak Litha and said, "Mistress, as long as I know Ray, he knew where his drinking limit was so as not to lose consciousness. If there was one time he lost control of himself there might be something in it."
"meaning?" Husband Wife Pradipta compact asked simultaneously.
"Something is the cause of your destiny today ... Ray, he, you won't realize your feelings for your wife if you don't pass that fate and the Madam won't have any reason to accept your love either because the Madam wasn't sure you were in love at the time your own wife."
Yan's assistant took a pause in his breath staring at them, "Come don't make complicated your simple love. A bad story of the past let it be a story of the past, it will never be erased. The lady has accepted that it's part of her life. That's proof that he accepted you completely, Ray." Sighing again for a moment and exclaiming, "Tonight is a happy night, and it's time for the Goat Guling Pradipta!"
I secretly admired his ability to temper the turmoil wisely, though it seemed strange that he was the only one cheering and clapping. I admire the way he acts to prevent the emotional and opinion wars that will lead to his own ego.
"Sir Is, prepare the goat roll now!"
"Siaapp, Assistant Yan."
"Madam, does Madam know about the Pradipta Goat?" assistant Yan asked Kak Litha, trying to divert all the mounting emotions just now.
Brother Litha shook her head, I became even more curious.
"Named the Goat Guling Pradipta because Young Master Pradipta himself made it. Usually this Pradipta Guling Goat is held in case something happens that is happy and only the people closest to him that he invited to enjoy his rolling goat."
"Mas Rayyendra made it himself? How come?"
"That's the advantage in the culinary field, goat bolsters are very tasty. Madam won't stop eating until it's overflowing."
"really? Mas, I can't wait to try it," whined Kak Litha to her husband.
Sister-in-law smiled and looked at her assistant meaningfully, perhaps wanting to thank you for returning Kak Litha's mood. Finally, the atmosphere was warm again as before, except for– Brother Ninda and Mr. Bona seemed to not get along in one of the dim corners.
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"Mas, that's delicious! If I ask often, do you make it?" pinta Kak Litha while chewing goat meat.
I agree, Big Brother-in-law's rolling goat is very tasty. I don't know what was formulated as the spice, from the chatter I heard when Brother-in-law processed it, he learned from middle eastern chefs while studying in America.
"Don't over-eat it, Tha. Remember, you're pregnant" Uncle Tino reminded.
"No problem, the important thing is that you also often make me feel good" said Sister-in-law who responded to her request
"You often how else, today alone twice, morning after waking up and this afternoon in the car. Don't know how hard I'm shaking my hips because my belly's big and the car's space is cramped, again-"
Uhuk.
I almost choked on drinking water that just went down my throat. Withholding laughter I saw that Brother-in-law's face had turned red in shame and covered Brother Litha's mouth with his hands.
"Oh my God, Ray .. You were so cruel to ask him to do in the car," exclaimed Mr. Firza in shock, also holding a tingly laugh.
Jeez ... Really this couple is so adorable, that I can't resist teasing them, "I– I didn't hear Brother-in-law ... I didn't hear that in the car, Litha, the trouble is go–"
Plaque.
Uncle Tino hit my arm with glaring eyes. Don't ask Aunt Rima, her gaze was exactly like a hitman who was ready to execute his target. Hiii ....
Unfortunately, Brother Litha only realized his words after I teased him and quickly turned around and stayed away from us all without a sound, his face had exceeded the color of the boiled crab.
"Lith, Litha!" call Brother-in-law behind chasing after him.
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I smiled, from a distance the affection surrounding Brother Litha and Sister-in-law, very clearly seen the love between them is so big, loving each other. Fortunately, the test during the early pregnancy of Kak Litha they can go through wisely and humbly. But my smile did not last long, Big Brother-in-law's complexion suddenly changed when Assistant Yan approached and said something to her.
What was?
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NB : Forgive Author if you just up again huh Kak 🙏 Author lately again busy managing the school of the eldest. Goodbye to all ....