Gold And Diamond
Part 19 ”Months Above Tower”
“Ndon't know. It's just what your daily life and Madam Vey at home is. He continued his intention there is a desire for you to come here, I continue to say that you have invited me. Thank you, yes, Kala has arrived. We can meet again and chat with.”
“Hehe. Today it just so happens that there are not many orders.”
Kala spread her gaze once more. It was fixed on the son santri-santri who seemed to stand guard around security.
“Here it's mostly santri son what haired gondrong that is, anyway?”
“Ngak. Maybe those who have long hair are because of Gus Omar. Gus Naba, Gus Abil, Gus Asri, Gus Joseph. But Gus Yusuf the most bald was once long hair on his back even. Since it is still second grade High School finally cut. Now it's twelve grade. The rich moment of gini is very exciting. All the families gathered. Santri free activities. Two days off. The most anticipated it can eat big even tired so the committee.”
“If Mr Abi is here?”
“Definitely come here. But I didn't find him. Maybe bother with Gus Omar. I kept from the morning in the kitchen. Back to the room remember my clothes I haven't washed yet.”
Nurmaya closed her mouth. Worry sounds Vey. “Emang Pak Abi how, Ya?” whispered. He hoped that his question would not sound strange in Nurmaya's ears.
“I don't know lo. In fact, don't know. Yes, it is clear that Kang Abi was asked to be a Gus Omar badal, right, it looks like he is a confidant of Gus Omar. His personal life really doesn't know me, La.”
“Can you please find out?” Kala.
“Heee?” Nurmaya raised an eyebrow.
“Iya, Yes. Can?”
“Bold no. I said a lot about Kang Abi. Later I guess I have nothing with him.” At that instant he remembered his matchmaking offer with Abimana.
“That, yes..”
Meanwhile, Vey was agitated when reading his lover's message.
“Nana, I just talked to an old man. Article we will get married soon.”
^^^“Terus?”^^^
“They agree. Mama wants next year we're halal. Article when, Papah recommends before the holiday.”
Not happy. Vey became anxious. Kala's words last night made him rethink. Should she get married in 2023? Five months is not long. If the lover does not matter if they marry in a simple way, the budget is no longer a problem. But, the sadness on Kala's face did not make her heart. Chances are that she got married and stayed with Kala, then moved house after Kala got married. Because even building it yourself is impossible. His girlfriend has prepared. Or, wait for Kala until at least someone proposes to her. However, between Vey and Kala himself has never been frank about the agreement of who will remain in his father's will. Indeed, if in general, it is the sister who is entitled to occupy. But, again they are both women who will most likely be expected by their partners, in order to be willing to live together in their parents' homes. And, it is highly unlikely that the will house is left empty. Vey thought, someone should occupy to appreciate the will of the late Pak Adi, his father.
Vey as a big brother, felt so heavy hearted discussing the thing that made them sad. He doesn't like that. I don't like sadness. It was enough that his days with Kala were filled with hard work from a young age. It's been enough grief six years ago buried with time. Lost in the wind. Gone with the laughter of those who were so happy when the monthly income entered beyond the estimated amount. However, in the end things like this have to be talked about, about how their future continues.
The moon is rising. The atmosphere turned calm. There are only commutes of pilgrims who are congregating prayer prayer beads. The trees are also covered. Interspersed with slow steps.
The show ends at ten in fifty minutes. After the missionary conveyed his preaching and prayers for approximately one and a half hours. The worshippers scattered, clad in one direction. While the santri headed east, through the back ndalem—hubelan in front of Kala and Vey sat— towards the princess cottage.
“Iya. Ndalem is the limiter. Access is through the back of this ndalem. But, back there is ndalem Gus Abil.” Munaya instead pointed southwest. “If the one beside the mosque is ndalem Gus Asri. I married everyone except Gus Omar and Gus Yusuf who are still in high school. Two brothers' daughter has been brought to her husband's house.”
“Diboyong to pesantren too?”
“The only. Ning Bala Syahidah was being helped by an ordinary person. Now living in the same community gathering house. Serving the community. He was abah's second son. So the sequence was one Gus Naba, Ning Bala, Gus Omar, Gus Abil, Ning Fatiyah, Gus Asri, and Gus Yusuf. Gus Naba was four years old and his wife was two and eight years old, whom I said was Ning Bulqis. I have two children. Ning Bala four four, Gus Omar forty is still single. Mm...Gus Abil is three-five, her husband is Ning Via. Ning Fatiyah was thirty, huh. And Gus Asri two new destinations became newlyweds a year ago. His wife is four months pregnant. Finally, Gus Joseph. Much, right? That's why the race is so.”
“But you are so memorized?”
“There are family photos. I'm hafalin.”
Gus Omar, who was shaking hands with the heat, suddenly turned his gaze towards Vey and Kala sat down. There was also Abimana who had just emerged from the main door of the ndalem, approaching Gus Omar. Gus Omar waving Nurmaya.
“Shortly. Don't go home yet, yeah. Bentar.”
Kala looked at Abimana from afar. Waiting for Abimana to turn to him for a moment. According to him, the white skullcap makes Abiman's appearance even more stunning. Just as beautiful as the moon on the tower.
Nurmaya running. Dropping his hanky in a hurry. Patting thigh Kala.” Kala and Mbak Vey asked Gus Omar to kitchen ndalem.”
“Ngapain heh?”
“Then we were sent to eat before we came home. Must be lo. Instead of later I was asked why Kala and Mbak Vey do not want to. Come, Miss Vey!” He's risen. Gave up his mukena and his alphabet.
The clumsy ones are just trying to obey.
Vey walks normally behind Kala and Nurmaya, thinking about when she will discuss her relationship with her lover with Kala. Which has not even been told to all his family. He just thinks, does not want to be disturbed and does not want his love affairs to be meddled.
Santri-santri son and daughter also many who take buffet in the kitchen. Vey and Kala are spared like strangers who shouldn't blend in with them.
“Mbak Habibah?”
Nurmaya, Vey, and Kala search for the source of the sound. Followed by the sudden movement of the head of the santri staring at Kala and Vey, then towards Gus Omar who called.
Nurmaya pushed Kala closer.
“Ayok!”
Withholding steps. Whispering says shame on Nurmaya. Then, Vey also whispered to say that there is no need to seize the attention of the students.
“Dalem, Gus Omar.” Kala looked straight.
