WHY LOVE
Palau

The ringing tone of the call for the umpteenth time was simply ignored. He just stared at the screen of the phone that was lit displaying the name 'Love' with sadness. Since her return from Jakarta 3 days ago, her beautiful face has become grim.

"Teh Rachel, called the same father tuh-" Cepi, his only brother came to Rachel who was dipping both feet into the fish pond that was beside the house.

Reluctantly, the beautiful girl in an instant headscarf of milk chocolate raised her legs to the ground. He is still at home thinking, wondering, making his own presumptions according to what he sees.

I came to Jakarta to surprise you. But I was surprised. You laugh with a girl and watch together. It hurts!!

"Tea Rachel, spit it out." Cepi screamed from the front porch with a straight face because he was told to call back his brother.

"Yes" Rachel who was shocked from her daydream only answered briefly.

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"What's up, Dad?" Rachel sat in the living room chair opposite her father and mother who were already sitting sweetly waiting for her.

"Rachel, father met again with Ustad Ali at the wedding of his son Mr. RT. He wants to come here with his parents. Dad can't answer yet. The decision is yours, son." Dad immediately discussed the subject.

Ustad Ali, a young dai is also the owner of Islamic education foundation level Madrasah Ibtidaiyah (MI) to Madrasah Aliyah (MA) in Tasikmalaya. Where Rachel also served as an MI teacher (grade SD) at the foundation.

But daily ustad Ali more around out of town for a da'wah safari. He just sent a message to his father Rachel where he was interested in proposing to Rachel to be his wife.

Rachel breathed out a loud breath. Ustad Ali was so unyielding waiting for an answer from him two months ago. He did not say that there was already a man enthroned in his heart. Awaiting application.

"How's Candra doing? How long are you gonna wait for him, son?" This time his mother spoke. Candra has twice visited the modern minimalist white house. Expressing her seriousness, leave Rachel to him. So that no other man would ask for it.

"Why after you meet from Jakarta, so moody wae looks. Did you meet Candra and have a problem?"

The questioning from her father and mother left Rachel feeling cornered. He was confused as to what to answer. Candra who still does not give certainty when to propose to him. The reality of Candra that she saw while in the mall with a woman. Really, makes Rachel upset about what decision to make.

"Well, tomorrow Rachel will give a definite answer to ustad Ali. Rachel's gonna think about it tonight." His word. Because all this time he gave a hanging answer. So that Ustad Ali did not give up hope to continue to pursue him.

"Same father gives you the same freedom in choosing a mate. But remember the main criteria, his religion must be good. Candra is kind and well mannered, devoutly worshiping as it seems. Ustad Ali was clearly a preacher. It is respected and respected for its religious knowledge and position. The choice is in your hands. Don't be in a hurry to make a decision, so you don't regret it."

Rachel simply replied with a nod, hearing the advice of her father.

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Afternoon in between work breaks. Candra and Salma returned to the hotel where they were staying. They need to rest for a while and take an afternoon shower. Because after the magrib will come again to the factory.

This is their third day in Bekasi. At the same time last day joined overtime work with all factory employees. Because tonight's shipping container shipping schedule is shipping to Japan. Three 40-feet container units are already parked in the factory yard to load goods.

Candra came out with her half-drenched hair and spooked the same suit as Salma.

"Why can we be as diverse as gini-" Candra laughed at the twin appearances with her secretary. White T-shirt and blue jeans.

"He he, yes. Though not making a deal. I'll change clothes if Candra's minding." Salma intends to return to her room, changing her boss. But his intention was prevented Candra.

"Why should be replaced. Unnecessary. Let's go get some food!" Candra invites Salma to have lunch before the magrib outside the hotel. All in search of freshness of atmosphere, expel fatigue of work.

Sundanese restaurant became the destination of choice Candra. As well as to treat the taste of kangennya to the Sunda mojang he will meet this weekend.

Busy work until late at night makes Candra only had time to contact Rachel this afternoon, when unwind in a hotel room. Three phone calls and video calls went unanswered. Also the chat asking the news has not been read by the lover of the heart. Candra was thinking positively, maybe Rachel was busy with her activities.

"Duh see lalapan gini so kangen house deh." Salma sparkles while scooping lalab papaya leaves to the terasi sambal on the edge of the plate. Accompanied pepes fish gurame also tofu warm tempeh, adding to the delicious taste.

"Same. I eat at a typical Sundanese restaurant also because of kangen girlfriend mojang sunda."

Uhuk uhuk

Salma choked on the spicy chili that suddenly stuck in her throat as soon as she heard the sentence that escaped from her boss' lips.

"Hey-Slowly eat it." Candra chuckles. He brought a glass of warm tea in front of Salma.

Salma took a sip immediately. Her heart was still shocked by Candra's honesty that might have unknowingly leaked her privacy. All this time, it was closed with its privacy.

"Well, where's the bitch, Bang?. I knew him once." Salma tried to pry deeper. Although previously had prepared the heart to be disappointed, but the pain was there, felt.

"He is a Lake. God willing Saturday morning I'll be there. If you want to come with me, yes! Let a friend talk on the street. You have fun. It can make me laugh."

"May deh Bang. So it can be free to not get out of the cost."

Salma agreed to Candra's invitation. With consideration mumpung can still be together, although he can not have his heart but can still enjoy togetherness.

It's clear now, I need to stop hoping. Closing the story on her in my diary. Today I celebrate as a heartbreak.

Disappointment that only he felt himself, vented by eating up to 2 servings. That's better, than having to throw plates and glasses as an overflow of disappointment.

"Salma, tumben ate that much?" Candra was amazed to see that much eating.

"Let's have stamina, Bang. It's our last night overtime."

More precisely to be strong to face reality, Bang.