TIKZ [Moving To The Golden Age]
062 - WHY NOT STRANGER?

During this time the legend of Tangkuban Parahu only focuses on the problems of the Dayang Sumbi household. But if long before Dayang Sumbi decided to marry his dog, many kings, princes, and nobles who were interested in Dayang Sumbi then fought with each other just to fight over it.

Who knows if Dayang Sumbi chose his pet instead of several kings who have ruled over rival kingdoms?

Indeed Dayang Sumbi secluded himself because of grieving war after war happened because fighting for him. But people at that time only understood that Dayang Sumbi was the cause of war between rulers.

If only Dayang Sumbi married one of the rulers, at least some wars could be avoided or even there would be no war that triggered.

"Perhaps from the poignant speeches of the victims of war so that the household of Sumbi is not happy," inner Idaline stepped into the Kedaton Sedap Malam without a speech. He found the faces he had just seen.

"Your Majesty, you're finally back!!!"

Kedaton who was originally busy suddenly deserted to hear the speech of the Idaline room lady who was deafening in the midst of the crowded sound of crickets.

"I'm just going for a minute." Idaline breathed a little relief, at least her room-maid was not changed. Convincing people not to touch people's bodies carelessly is very difficult.

The body is an asset of a person that should be closely guarded, there are boundaries that should not be violated. A life partner is the one who deserves to see and get everything. When it has been held by others, there is no more pride in the self as much as indifference in youth.

"But Your Majesty, it's fifteen days now" said the lady-in-waiting, afraid to offend the master.

"(WHAT??)" Idaline's mouth was gaping and her eyes were widening. He was too busy traveling so he did not pay attention to the time. "It turned out to be that long," muttered Idaline sitting on a chair and propping up her chin while nodding her head imagining day after day spent in a different place.

"Yes, Your Majesty. Thank goodness you're back." Another dayang opened his voice. They are confused about the work to be done. Because the room was neat so were the clothes in the closet and there were no dirty clothes that Idaline brought.

"Your eyes.." said Idaline, looking at the black eyes of the ladies. "Report me back. No need to serve, I want to rest." Idaline moved her hand to push her ladies away and then to the bed.

"Okay, Your Majesty."

Idaline threw her body on the mattress and then rolled to the right and to the left. "Ah comfortable. May Nawang and Jaka be happy" he said before falling asleep. He stayed at Telogo. Had just wanted to see the development of the storyline, instead so stay five days and four nights because the wedding Nawang and Jaka held very lively.

The ancestors of the village left some literature such as the types of birds that live in the Islands there, very complete from the characteristics to how to control the birds. And no less useful is the writing about the power of angels and bidadara of different colors.

Nawang who uses his energy when hunting elephants to be used as a mount is known by a citizen and when stalked by several residents, Nawang recklessly issued his strength. Finally the residents concluded Nawang as the offspring of an angel and gave him great respect.

"Why not change clothes after a long trip?" muttered Djahan was reading a book on the other side of the room.

"Mr Mahapatih, this is late," the head of the Idaline room reprimanded.

"I'll change her clothes first. You guys get out." Djahan evict the ladies who are still at home in the room. He knew Idaline did not like to show her body to just anyone, including women.

"Yes?" the head of the room was surprised. It is inappropriate for a man to replace a woman's clothes.

"Do I need to repeat my words?"

"Necessary, sir. We beg you to pay." The head of the room attendant bowed for a while then went out of the room.

"How is this?" worried about his partner.

"Mahapatih master is the legitimate husband of Raden Ajeng" said another.

"But she will be a maharani.."

"Remove your question that you are capable ladies, do not dig into what our master decides."

"Okay, miss head."

The head of the Idaline room lady actually felt anxious leaving them alone but the mark on the forehead of Idaline and Djahan was still intact a sign they were still a couple.

I just hope there's no commotion tonight. Dayang and the servants of Kedaton Sedap Malam have gone through days tired of waiting for the return of their employers along with anxiety about hanging because they have neglected to keep the prospective maharani.

"Your Majesty please do not come. You and Raden Ajeng are being pinched." Halang Bejo who heard the arrival of Idaline and then followed by news Hayan visited. It could run out of them all if Hayan knew every day Djahan stayed at Kedaton Sedap Malam.

"I'm very worried about him" Hayan said impatiently.

"He is good and safe. Please be patient, just three more days you will meet His Majesty Raden Ajeng." Bejo's tone of voice trembled slightly. However, he knows the nature of Hayan that does not like to be denied. If only once refused Hayan's wish, there was only a great loss.

Hayan looked at the determined-faced Bejo despite closing his eyes and slightly looking down. "alright. Take good care of him. Don't let me hear him run away again!" Hayan.

"Ready, Your Majesty."

Hayan who was wearing casual clothes turned around and rode his horse back to the Capuri Palace.

Bejo heaved a sigh of relief seeing that Idaline was already clean and changed clothes before going to bed. He retreated slowly and closed the door carefully. Bejo's gaze circulated to every corner of the main house, again he heaved a sigh of relief knowing the mahapatih had gone from the Sedap Malam Kedaton.

"At least Mr. Mahapatih kept his promise to leave as soon as he saw Raden Ajeng's situation was fine" Bejo's inner self.

"His Highness Raden Ajeng has been traveling for a long time. Make the remaining preparations calmly. The things that made a fuss were done as far away from the main building as possible" Bejo ordered the maids and servants.

"Well, babysitter mother."

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Idaline again sat on the same stage with a more festive atmosphere, more people, and the one sitting next to her was a different person.

He smiled at Widya who looked guiltily and at the worried Netarja.

"I, Nirankara Hayan Wijaya, Maharaja of Bhumi Maja. Swearing will take care of Idaline all my life, make Idaline a precious wife and Empress, give her best, and accept wholeheartedly all about her," said Hayan staring at Idaline at the end of her sentence.

"What about Raden Ajeng Paramudita?"

"I, Idaline, disciple of the Great Hermit. Swearing to obey all the words and decisions of my husband and Maharaja Bhumi Maja on the right path, and accept all that is given with a spacious heart," said Idaline stoically facing Lebai Mihir, kripala Mihir's.

"The new couple has been official. May the Maharaja and Maharani fulfill his promises and bring prosperity to Bhumi Maja" Lebai concluded.

Idaline and Hayan faced each other throwing gantal, then Hayan stepped on the egg and Idaline crouched down to wash it with seven flowers. Hayan helps Idaline stand up and takes the glass from the tray that Netarja brought, attaches the glass to Idaline's mouth and drinks water to Idaline, so also Idaline alternately drink from the same glass to Hayan.

Next they made an aura symbol on each of the foreheads, Hayan a little distress because the mark on Idaline's forehead was still not removed. After that Hayan poured gold and jewels into the red pouch that Idaline held. Then they bribe each other three times from tumpeng which is the main meal, and the last ritual is sungkem to Gitarja and Dhara as parents.

Elephants that have been decorated and given a rengga with a lowered position on Hayan and Idaline. They traveled along the main line of Trowu, the capital of Bhumi Maja, which was filled with people from various regions who were very enthusiastic about seeing the emperor and maharani.

"This is an opportunity that we do not necessarily get," commented one resident.

"Yes, when will we see the faces of His Majesty the Emperor and His Majesty the Empress?" the other sahut.

The party inside and outside the palace began after the march back into the palace. Through it all, Idaline did not feel foreign. During this time Idaline often rides animals, but witnessed by many people, it feels familiar to him, a familiar feeling as usual.

"Why not a stranger? Is it possible because it used to ride often? Haha," said Idaline in her heart remembered the art of Depok originating from the area on the North Coast of Java.

Depok art is usually lion-shaped then in its original place called Depok Lion, but did not rule out the possibility of other forms such as the Java Dragon Snake. Depok will be shouldered by four people and the person sitting on top of depok will follow the rhythm according to the sway of the four people.

"If you're tired, go back first" said Hayan, looking at Idaline's pale face.

"It's okay" answered Idaline. This was their first conversation after last meeting at Bale' Ndamel.

"But your face is very pale." The worried look was clearly visible on Hayan's face.

"In the meantime, change clothes. Makeup will cover a pale face."

"It's not so." Hayan stared at Idaline with her eyelids down. Idaline was beside him but for Hayan it felt very far away. "Don't keep talking formally, my overlord."

"Yes." Yeah." Idaline looked all over not finding Djahan, she bit her trembling lips. Idaline misses that guy. "I beg for permission to change clothes" said Idaline, looking at Hayan.

Hayan's open mouth turned into a smile. "No permission from me is needed. Just tell me." He held his heart in awe at the drop of water at the end of Idaline's eyes. "What is so great about your regrets?" muttered.

Not long after Hayan also came down from the guarantee and changed clothes.

"Your Majesty, if you can't stand it. Can I allow it to His Majesty the Emperor," Bejo said seeing Idaline very weak.

"I'm healthy." Idaline stared at her fresh face because of the makeup. "The first day of menstruation is always difficult" he said.

"We–" Bejo stopped his speech seeing the person who came.

Hayan held onto Idaline's shoulder. "Come, my crown," he asked.

Idaline stared straight at the reflection of Hayan's face in the mirror. "The day is still bright" he said reasoned. Idaline's legs were trembling and aching, and there was also pain in her lower back.

Hayan took a seat beside Idaline. Bejo and the ladies looked down respectfully and went out and closed the door. "Want to eat? All day you just eat the reinforcement," he asked softly.

"I'm not hungry" Idaline refused.

"Idaline, I'm sorry." Hayan felt very foreign to the woman who was now his wife but he could not give her to another man. Although he had promised, but the promise he said in a state of anger. Hayan won't let go of Idaline again.

The pain in Idaline's body suddenly turned into her heart. Suddenly he got up from his seat and looked in any direction. "Let's go," he asked.

Hayan sighed then gave her arm.

"I'm coming on the moon" added Idaline, holding her hand on Hayan's arm.

Instead of feeling upset, Hayan was happy.

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© Al-Fa4 | 26 September 2021