The Second Woman's Regret
Expensive Gift From Bang Andre

"Are you sure Ra wants to marry him?" mother asked, after everything came home, only me, mother and sisters remained.

"Bang Andre, Mom." I reminded mom of her name.

"Yes. That's. Sure?"

"What's the matter, Mom? Not that this is what says not to linger in a relationship, if you are sure to get married soon."

"Yes, but ...."

"Why Ma'am?"

"I don't think you're sure, Ra."

"Reason?"

"Your age is good, eight to nine years different, right? Then his family, you know all? Have you at least ever called? Or what is her life, Ra? Besides he works at Migas, about his friends, or his company, you know all? Duh, if you have a caring father or a brother, maybe mom will tell them to spy on him a little while to be sure that your choice is right."

"Mom, InshaAllah bang Andre is a good person. Tira believes in him."

"You're in love, Ra. So what you see about him is good everything. You won't see the flaw. I mean that mother so that you do not choose wrong. Marriage is the longest service, Ra. Don't let you be like this. Amit-amit Ra's. Especially if you already have children. I'd be so sad Ra if the mother's story repeated to the mother's children."

"InshaAllah will not happen Ma'am. Tira told him everything and he promised not to disappoint Tira."

Yeah, I hope so, Ra."

That night, I slept with a variety of flavors. After talking to mom made me wonder about bang Andre's parents. Why don't I just ask to be introduced on the phone first. Now everything is sophisticated, through wa already able to communicate, get acquainted with people who are far from Kuta. At least we know each other virtually.

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At ten o'clock in the morning, my youngest brother and I were already in Margo City, one of the biggest malls in Depok. He accompanied me shopping for a wedding with bang Andre. Mom asked me because I didn't want to go alone. When we just arrived, Andre's bang was already there waiting. Apparently he came early because he was afraid to be late. The Jakarta road to Depok is usually jammed.

Two hours the three of us went around buying wedding items. Bang Andre bought me a lot of luxury items, but I refused them. Even for the wedding ring he bought the most expensive diamond in his shop.

"This is too much bang. Brother has bought a lot of branded goods. There are bags, shoes, clothes, jewelry, watches, hp to makeup that I myself never wear. Time still adds a wedding ring as expensive as this. Your money will run out." I said.

"Not Ra. Brother has been mourning for a long time for this marriage, so this is still nothing. You'll see what you're gonna give to Mom and Abah." Said.

" Duh don't have to bang. I'm not good."

"It's okay Ra. Thanks to in-laws will not make a loss. As your Abah said, they have given birth, raised, educated and given the best for you. The time I wanted to marry you didn't say anything. I don't know how to give back to me. Already handed over their best daughter even avenged carelessly."

Getting this treatment I should be happy, but it feels very strange. As my mother said, sometimes everything that is excessive is not good.

"Bang, there are actually two things I want to say." I said.

"That's .. Mother still wants us to get married in the country as well. How's it?"

"Lho, I told you I'm still on a six-month contract, baby. After that if we get married in the country is not a problem. My career will be our future too, baby. Can you persuade me to be patient waiting for six months? How dear?"

"Not want to, bang. But I also could not bear to refuse mother's request. Mother said for the peace of her heart."

"Mmmm, baby, am I ready to give a lot for this marriage, motherhood still do not believe me? Especially the ones that are stuck? If I force it and the office knows it could even be a problem. If the marriage is postponed, Abah you will agree. Is that not a problem?"

"Bang, I have acquaintances who are still brothers who work at KUA, he can help us take care of everything. To get married legally and safely in your office. Abang only stay ready for ID card and cover letter. How's bang?"

Bang Andre had bargained, but I stayed on the stand. What my mother said has a point, too. Sometimes people who are married in series feel comfortable because it is halal so forget to register with the country, the danger later if quickly given offspring, the child so not registered in the country.

"Yes already, later the letters Abang makain nyulai ya. Hopefully everything can be taken care of without causing problems" said bang Andre.

"One more bang, if the wedding is next week, Brother's parents come, right?" My toot.

"Huh, mmmm, I think it's less likely dear. But I tried to force my mom and dad to come. It's just that you're afraid of papa's condition ...."

"If you have a problem, don't have to bang. Poor papa Abang.'

"But still Brother try Ra. You don't want to fuck you and your family."

"Bang, how about we meet virtually first."

"meaning?"

"Abang can call papa and mama brother, we continue to introduce."

"Oh, is that it?" Bang Andre scratched his non-itchy head.

"Yes bang."

"Yes already."

"Now bang?"

"Huh, now? But this is ...."

"We can get into the Resto's bang." I pointed to one of the restaurants that was quite closed and there was a privacy room. If you just talk via wa it feels quite comfortable. "How's bang?"

"Not now, baby. How about tomorrow? You're not good if suddenly the nelfon, worried papa and Mama are not ready. They are in the hospital. How the condition of papa now Brother has not updated because he wants to focus on taking care of our marriage. Yep. It's nothing, right? Or if you want to talk now Brother telfonin yes. Hopefully papa's condition is stable so you can talk. Actually mommy equally papa also really want to see you soon but the condition is not possible."

"Oh yeah, nothing bang. Later if everything improves. I also don't want your parents to be uncomfortable." Although a bit disappointed but I understand. I also do not want our first introduction to cause a bad impression from my future in-laws. Anyhow after we get married, my relationship and Andre bang parents will be long and my hope we will be fine.