The Story of Margaretha
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Janu flinched when someone who was in a cell with him, patted him on the shoulder tight enough to make Janu wake up suddenly. He looked confused, and so did the man. Janu immediately rubbed his face a little rough while adjusting his breath slightly stinged. Trying to wake himself up.

"You're having nightmares?" ask the guy. Janu did not reply, only nodding weakly. The man immediately asked for water to the officer and immediately handed it to Janu who was immediately downed.

"Thank you very much." Janu spoke politely. The man smiled and returned to his place. Janu also let out a long breath and tried to be able to go back to sleep even though it was very difficult because the shadow of the nightmare was so disturbing his mind. All the wounds in the past why can be present again even if only in a dream. However, it still makes Janu feel more guilty and very sorry.

After struggling to get back to sleep, Janu is surprised by the officer who calls him because someone wants to meet. Janu just kept silent even though in his heart continue to guess who wants to meet him. When Janu got to the front, he was astonished to see Agnes coming with Margaretha. Janu immediately ran and hugged his daughter very tightly. Let go of all the deep longings that so torment his mind.

Agnes returned the hug was no less tight. Margaretha who saw him could not hold back tears. However, as fast as lightning he wiped away so that no one would know. Really, he felt overwhelmed at once without heart.

"Papa misses you so much, dear." Janu breaks the hug and plows Agnes in the face with many kisses. He rubbed both eyes of Agnes who already looked wet and tears almost forced out of there.

"I miss Papa too much." Agnes looked at Janu lekat then hugged back tightly. "Papa take good care of yourself here." Agnes's voice sounded raucous and her stuffing was clearly heard.

"certain. You should always take good care of yourself. I'm sorry, dear." Janu again kissed Agnes' head. From there it is clear how much Janu loves his daughter. Margaretha smiled as she looked at the scene that made her heart tremble.

They continued to chat, while Margaretha just kept quiet and waited until they were done. Give time to father and son to let each other miss. He tried to smile even though he breathed heavily a few times. Margaretha imagined that if she met her parents, she would be very happy. However, all are just dreams that will come true.

When visiting hours were over and Janu was back in custody. Agnes cried loudly like a child because she did not want to be separated from her father. Janu also felt unbearable, but he still seduced Agnes to come home soon. Honestly, Janu was very worried about his daughter's health.

"Etha .. I want to be here any minute." Agnes sneaked while pursing her lips.

"alright. I'll wait till you come home." Margaret sat down beside Agnes.

"Gee! Then it's better now we just go." Agnes got up and walked with stomping steps. Margaretha chuckled as she looked at Agnes' extremely childish behavior. Then she caught up with Agnes before she got lost on the road.

***

Andra meets Patricia who is preparing all the wedding preparations with the help of Margaretha's friends. Knowing there will be surprises for his best friend, the three of them are so enthusiastic to help and tomorrow everything is ready. It felt, the Somplak gang was impatient and hoped that everything would go smoothly. Margaretha accepted Andra and they lived happily ever after.

"Andra!" call Zety. Smiled when he saw Andra coming.

"God. The three of you are also here" Andra said as she joined them.

"of course. We will not be able to miss a surprise for Markonah" said the three of them compact. Andra only responded with a smile.

"Ndra, I beg you not to hurt Markonah." Zety looked at Andra full of asking.

After that, Andra also talked a lot with Patricia. About the wedding preparations that are almost finished. For some reason, Andra felt very nervous when he just imagined marrying Margaretha. Especially during the event later, Andra hopes that his tongue will not kesleo.

Long enough to talk to each other, Andra was back bidding goodbye to meet Margaretha who had just returned home to take Agnes to Janu. Margaretha, who had just arrived home, was surprised by the arrival of Andra. Seeing the look of Andra who seemed to be talking seriously, Agnes said goodbye to the room and made room for the two people to talk to each other.

"What matters do you want to talk about, Ndra?" margaretha asked after they were both silent because they were busy with their own thoughts.

"Mar ...." Andra was silent again and hesitated as she continued.

"What, Ndra?" Margaretha was impatient herself.

"I want to ask you. If only there were handsome, rich, and yes. He came to propose to you, are you going to accept him?" Andra asked doubtfully and very carefully for fear of offending Margaretha.

"Something." Margaretha exhaled her breath violently. "Gue wasn't sure if anyone would want to be with me. Let alone such a perfect and more precisely, I who was afraid and traumatized the same incident at that time."

"But, Mar. I'm sure many men will be willing to marry you. Your treasure is back. You are now a young lady and surely the man who deserves to be with you is the man of equal." Andra spoke softly and meaningfully. Margaretha turned and looked at Andra.

Honestly, Margaretha was disappointed. Wasn't yesterday Andra spoke of marrying her after all was done, but why now the man came and expressed doubt.

"Ndra, who would want to be with a dirty girl like me. I don't deserve anyone. In fact, you who said my marriage would eventually fail. I'm as self-conscious as I am, Ndra!" Margaretha spoke loudly for trying to hold back tears from falling. Margaretha did not want to look fragile in front of Andra.

Margaretha was shocked as Andra crouched down in front of her and helped wipe Margaretha's face to wipe away the girl's tears.

"I don't feel right for you, Mar. I'm a regular guy."

Andra and Margaretha looked at each other. Trying to dive into each other's minds. However, Andra immediately turned his face because he did not want to be more washed away which might make him forget himself.

"Em, tomorrow I'll take you to the wedding. So, get ready," Andra said.

"Whose wedding party?" margaretha asked, staring so demanding an answer that made Andra nervous and misbehaved. "Ndf ...."

"Patrick's wedding," replied Andra's origin. Margaretha just rounded her lips and cursed her who already felt too confident.

I'm too confident. Where maybe Andra wants to marry me who has obviously been touched by another man. The arggh!! I hate myself. Don't be so pityed, Mar! Markopolo eh Markonah!