The Obsession of the Actor
Fine Matchmaking
Dewi Sekar—socialite woman in her 50s. Beloved mother of a Kania. Must have been his presence in the same restaurant as Kania because he was holding an ala-ala Arisan. Arisan containing the wives of officials. Minimum employees with high positions.
Kania himself wondered—padahat his father had long retired and was replaced by his brother Aji. But why Mother is still joined by Arisan Ala-ala's gang. Mother was not included in the qualification. Do not know what kind of special thing Mother still joined the gang.
“You go home first,” he shouted at some of his friends who were waiting for him.
“You have no intention of introducing your daughter to us?”
“No-no. She can run away if I introduce her to people.” The answer of Dewi Sekar made his friends go.
It's true what the woman said. Kania never met let alone greet with her parents' friends. Dizzying if you have to answer questions mothers about their lives. If not about a career it is definitely about getting married.
“So now tell Mommy. Who is this guy with you?” ask Dewi Sekar.
“He's Joshua. Kania's friend and business partner Kania.”
“Hallo aunt. I'm Joshua, friend of Kania.” Joshua shone the hand of Goddess Sekar.
Kania squinting. Already memorized outside the head of what kind of Mother's habits. Must be divining, calculating and then deducing how and what Joshua is like. Kania rolled her eyes puffed.
“I'm Kania's mother. Call me Aunt Goddess. Nice to meet my son's friend.” Goddess Sekar smiled. From his smile—Kania can conclude if Joshua has already qualified to be a friend of Kania.
“What if you take Joshua home?”
“No. Joshua's busy. He should fly this afternoon. His schedule in Jakarta is full.”
“Really?” He looked at Joshua. “You can't linger here? Auntie would love to welcome you home. You really can't take the time?”
Kania looked at Joshua. Slowly to reject her mother's offer.
“Sir—flight schedule delayed until tomorrow. The plane could not fly because of the weather forecast tonight which he said was a big storm,” was the voice of Joshua's assistant.
“True.” Suddenly Mother nimbrung. “The weather lately is unpredictable. It is now scorching but it could be nightfall to rain, lightning, storm. This is destiny, son Joshua. You must come to our residence.”
Kania took a long breath. If this is how anyone can refuse his beloved mother. Dewi Sekar and Kania have the same ability, namely negotiating. Especially with his wishes. If their mouths have said—lagun would be very heavy refuse.
Kania got a message from her phone. “How is it today?” a message from Drake.
“Good. I'll be home tomorrow after meeting my family. See you tommorow bby.” That's all Drake can tell you. Kania couldn't have told the man if his mother was trying to persuade Joshua to come to his house.
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“I didn't expect your home design to be traditional,” Joshua commented while setting foot in Kania's house.
That's right what Joshua said. Kania House is still in traditional style. Not just a house. The equipment and furniture inside too. Although some items have been replaced with more modern ones.
“My family.” Kania pointed to a family photo. There complete his family using typical regional clothing. Photo taken when Kania was sitting on the bench of High School. Kania is funny. Not—more precisely still kucelnya.
“Sit here. Mother must be preparing tea for you.” Kania sat across from Joshua. “I'm sorry.”
“Why?”
“Mother is forcing you too much. I know you must be tired. Shouldn't Mother force you to come visit.”
“Ya—we. You can't pull your words.”
“Sure.” Joshua laughing.
“Dulu—Tante equals your mom—what do you call it?” The voice of the Mother coming from behind. Both of his hands carried a tray containing tea. Not just any tea—teh is special because it contains expensive jars made of pottery.
“Mommy, Tan. Auntie already knows Mommy?”
“Mommy you're Aunty's friend. We met in college in Sydney. Until your brother was born, we were still on good terms. But when you moved to Australia. Auntie's not communicating with him anymore. Until he came back and expanded the business here. Aunty just communicated again.”
Whatisthis? Kania doesn't know anything about it. “So Mommy already knows Joshua's parents?”
“Viction it has long cooperated with Bhatara Corp.,” sahut Bhanu, Kania's father from inside. Kania looked at her father carefully. Dad's situation is much better than last met.
“Diminished, son Joshua.” Mother serves her homemade tea.
“Thanks, Aunt.”
“Where is your sister?” ask Mommy.
“Sister Jean good. He's married,” Joshua replied.
Suddenly Kania became innocent. He knows nothing about his family being on good terms with Joshua's family. How is the world so small? The conversation continues. The friendly Joshua made both his parents comfortable talking to the man.
While the lazy Kania wants to quickly run away and sleep.
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“Means Mommy told Joshua to stay here what?” direct to the point. Kania will not beat around the bush to ask about conditions that he thinks are very odd.
“Joshua son of a good friend, Mother. Mother just wanted to welcome him. He is also your friend.”
“Gak.” Kania shakes. “Mother will not easily tell men to stay overnight. Didn't Mother ever say. No other men can enter this house without a clear status.”
“Kania—”
“I know. I know what Mother means. I don't like Mother's way like this.”
“What do you know?”
“Mother is trying to get Joshua closer to me, right? Mother tried to get Joshua into this house in a subtle way. So I can take it?”
Goddess Sekar sighed. “Joshua nice guy. He has no partner yet. The seedlings are clear. From a good family. Mother has known her parents for a long time. Mother knows how the Addison Family. Distinguished family with a good educational background.”
“Mother forgot? Joshua's father was an outsider. Joshua was born with the blood of an outsider. Not pure from this country.” Kania is restoring her hair in frustration. “So now Mommy wants to change the hereditary rules? So a good man who does not have blue blood or native blood of this country can be a partner Kania? Then Kania can find for themselves.”
“Not like that Kania!” sentak Mother's. “Joshua the best choice of men who have ever been close to you.”
“No—Joshua is my friend. Just my friend. Were nothing more than friends.”
“Kania…. Just once listen to Mommy.” Dewi Sekar tried to grab her daughter's hand. “You chose that actor? Even the origin is unclear. How can you be with him? You want a lifetime of being constantly harassed by the media?”