The House 1937's
55. Back Home

"Gua really did not expect Jun, it turns out that Ncek Afung's son who yesterday liked you.."

Om Herman was still laughing in a loud enough voice, almost out loud. So hard, making Papa sitting next to him become more upset than before. This afternoon they were already on their way home, Papa's yellow truck had already walked quite far away from the Klenteng area. After his dining session with Ncek Afung was over, they both thanked him and said that they would get ready to go home.

Papa had made excuses that impressed pleasantries and tended to avoid when Ncek Afung who had held them back to go home tomorrow only. Papa and Om Herman from the beginning had already set a plan, if their business was finished in this temple, they wanted to go home soon, because they still had to continue their activities selling in the market, he said, in addition, Papa also wants to avoid the problem of the boy's daughter who turns out to be interested in him. Papa does not want to be in droves continue with many questions by Ncek Agung who he thinks is quite disturbing his privacy.

"You guys keep laughing so, and my car's right up and down the road. You have to compensate, the cave does not want to know.", Papa laughed back Om Herman with a cynical attitude, and also kicked softly next to Om Herman's foot.

In accordance with the previous agreement, when the trip home, Om Herman was the one who took turns with papa to bring his yellow truck car. Fortunately, the yellow truck was already driving on the paved road, so Om Herman no longer had trouble driving the truck.

"Eh Jun.", Om Herman tried to assuage his laughter as much as possible.

"What?", Papa looked at Om Herman with a lazy look.

"What did you tell Chun In yesterday, was that you were serious?",

Papa glanced at Om Herman, papa immediately remembered his consultation session with Chun In yesterday when they started asking about marriage. Om Herman was surprised by Papa when his best friend turned out to have other questions about his future partner, who he knew was a friend of Aunt Alin. Hearing that Om Herman just shook his head, it turned out that the world was so narrow. They all met their partners in the same scope.

"If I wasn't serious, I wouldn't go to Chun In" Papa's intonation was so serious as he folded his arms. He recalled the words of Chun In when in their consultation session, that the two of them had met a good partner and could complement each other. Chun In also advised the two friends that in a relationship is not always smooth and exactly in accordance with what the individual's personal will is desired. Still must be wise in taking steps and acting in any situation, as the advice of Babah Hwan's son. Although he almost never thought about it, but inevitably, papa has long liked mama. At first I only liked the kids. But over time, Papa who often saw Mama come to visit home while still in school, has caused a sense of joy in his heart. Unfortunately, because Papa is a stiff and introverted person, it is very difficult for him to express his own feelings, and to, and he could only keep quiet when he found out his sister's best friend after graduating from school moved to live in the city to work.

"Lu when to know the same....., what's his name....?",

"July.", Papa thins his lips as soon as he mentions the name of Mama, friend of Aunt Alin.

"Yes.., since when did you know her?",

"From my High School, back then.., they were still SD...",

"Lu crazy what?", Om Herman was once again surprised to hear Papa's statement.

"Why?",

"Lu Like little kids?",

"Gue met Alin just as he was grown. Lah lu Jun, he's still in his SD uniform.", he said...",

"They're both the same age, man. I'm the same you what's the difference between liking a child?. Do not be surprised if you also like the same.", Papa chuckles with eyes that do not show expression at all.

"What.., have you ever talked to him before?, at that time you said he was staying at your house..", Om Herman asked while still focusing his gaze on the highway.

"Unfortunately no, the cave almost never talks to him, just say hello...",

Om Herman again sighed, indeed this friend somehow likes to give a disappointing answer.

"Lu hardly ever talks, but you like him.?", Om Herman felt that Papa was indeed the most 'magical' human Ian had ever known. Without any meaningful chatter it could be like this. It was unexpected, and if Aunt Alin knew about this, maybe he would have the same opinion as her.

"Lu think everyone should move according to what you think?, human feelings can't be guessed who they want to be, Man...",

"Gua think you will want the same that has been introduced by Enah.", Om Herman knows about this from Aunt Alin. Aunty once told me if Grandma ever intended to introduce Papa to the child of her acquaintances at a wedding reception. At first Papa was only polite just for pleasantries in the company, but two to three times grandma did the same thing. Papa firmly rejected the intention of the grandmother who thought it was quite ridiculous.

"Gue never wanted to be introduced at all, let alone betrothed. Gua knew their intentions well, but clearly, could not.", Papa again put on his trademark serious expression, indirectly also saying that he did not want to discuss the matter further.

"Okay.... I understand.", Om Herman continued to focus on the highway in front of him.

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Today is very tiring, both for Papa and for Om Herman himself. Fortunately today the streets did not get stuck and they both arrived in this city not too late. Earlier, the yellow truck stopped at Om Herman's house. Before getting out of his car, Om Herman had reminded Papa that he really had to strengthen his heart about his desire to propose to Mama. Papa just nodded in understanding and said to Om Herman that he had nothing to worry about. His steps are already round, and perhaps he will soon convey this goodwill to Grandma and also tell Aunt Alin.

Papa is now parking his yellow truck in the yard, not far from the red water guava tree in the courtyard. Papa rubbed his tired face and stared for a moment at the part of the house that only visible lights on the outside of the house. That means all the residents of the house are asleep. He glanced at his bag that was in the seat of the bench next to him along with the 'defender' given by Chun In to him. Whatever has happened, he hopes that what he has done can provide hope in accordance with his wishes.

Well.hopefully it's like that.....

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