Gold And Diamond
Part 22 "Enjoying Tea"
Don't forget to pray.. Bismillah đ
Kala shuddered in horror. Didn't imagine that suddenly someone came to propose to him when he was so young. When he had to pursue a dream.
"But, Mom, I'm still seventeen."
"Yes, my mother was still with you. Her mother married two years later. Wait for Mom to get a little big. Waiting for Mom to be more mature. Just so you know, the teenage years when girls have entered the age of seventeen years there will be a lot of possibilities. Including the coming of soul mate. Not a few parents who already feel their children are old enough at that age. Especially if you have a lot of children. Just for example. Mediocre life. There are also parents who even like their daughters to get married quickly. It will reduce the burden and responsibility of a father. That's a fact."
"But what I was questioning was Onni, ma'am."
"As a Sister would want to stay with her Brother. Especially you, Kala. You're used to being together. Yes, if you allow your mother to stay at home with you, it's better. You are not lonely. But, this is a wish.if the man who came to propose to your mother he said, 'Kan Kala can be accompanied by another brother? Bulek, Bude, or whoever it is.' You answered how?"
Kala bent his face. He's unmoved. There's no word he can get out.
Mary holds both of Kala's shoulders. He said, "When it all depends on you two. You and your brother can decide who is most likely to live in your father's estate."
"Thank you, Miss Maria."
Mary is smiling. "Yes. You welcome. Spirit drops. I want your memorization to be smooth. Graduation this year, I want to see you become the best tahfiz graduate."
"Pangestu, Mum. God willing."
He led his bicycle to the gate. Sharif was hunting him from behind. Running while guiding his mountain bike.
"What's the conversation with Miss Maria?"
"You know what you are, Rip."
"hey are. Sepet know don't see your face bent so it continues."
"Have."
"My brother wants a wedding. Can you buy souvenirs at your house, right?"
"Hmm.insyaallah can. This morning Onni also got a lot of orders. When?"
"Middle november."
"Wow, may Onni be. How much and what souvenirs?"
"Don't know yet. Yes, later, I asked. I'll call you later."
They both went home together. Sharif followed Kala without daring to line his fingers.
***
Vey smiled as he drove the students home. Before leaving class, he didn't forget to clean the blackboard. He had gotten used to not leaving any scribbles after teaching. Phone-check no notifications whatsoever. He put it in the bag. Then, go home.
As said earlier this morning when he received a call, Vey immediately went to his lover's house. From Lekok District to Gempol Subdistrict, the journey is about an hour more. Arrive there when the preach is over.
Four times Vey has been to her boyfriend's house. He was asked to enter by the mama Kafil who happened to be outside the house feeding the fish in the pond garden in front of the house.
Vey took off the motor key. Smilingly. Then, hurriedly kissed Kafil's mama's hand.
"Kafil is still in Surau. I want to drink tea or ice, or something. Want ape?"
"Tea only Aunt. The ice doesn't have to be much." Vey sat down slowly. Occupy the expensive gold colored sofa.
"Okay. You wait a second. While waiting Kafil go home. Seizure, ye."
Back when he was in a relationship at first, he thought of his impropriety for Kafil. Of course, in terms of economy, if far away. His lifestyle, language, clan, and Islam with the Kafil family were like heaven and earth. He had imagined his mother Kafil was not that friendly. It turned out that after he had a conversation with his mother Kafil, he was quite comfortable and could communicate well. Especially when her mother said she liked independent women. There, he was convinced that in the future all the differences between himself and Kafil would not be a problem. Eventually the relationship continued for six years.
"Tante didn't have ART until now?"
"No." Kafil's mother put a cold lemon tea on the table. "Fresh tea is delicious. My mom usually macems. By the way, are you healthy?"
"Alhamdulillah. I'm here to fulfill Aunt's request to discuss my relationship with Kafil, Te."
"Well, Mama knows. Wait to catch Kafil go home. Maybe ten minutes. Drink some tea. " He raised a glass in front of him.
Vey followed.
Ten minutes of waiting. They only talk lightly. Vey exchanged stories about his daily activities, Kala school, and he also had time to tell about his presence at the Mahbubah Pesantren last night, before Kafil finally smiled when he found himself sitting in the living room.
"It hasn't been long, has it?"
Vey shakes.
Kafil draped the prayer rug on his shoulder. Sit over. Take the glass from his mother. Then, drink on the lips of his mother.
"Emmm...So, mama wants to keep explaining the reality of your ship both here. Mama wants you and Kafil married this year. But, mama Sengaje did not spare the month and day. So, that's yes.what ever is I want to manage and choose anytime. Some kind of mane, Vey?"
"Kata Kafil, Kafil told Aunt Aisyah everything. As Auntie knew, Kala and I lived together. We also have a small business. Here, I just want to make sure of a few things. Where will we live, after we get married. This is very important to me and Kala, Auntie."
"People are heavy-hearted, for example Mama want to tell people to stay at here after married? Or someone who disagrees? Let's tell anyone who doesn't want you here?"
"I deliberately didn't tell you before I had certainty. So, I'm here to ask for reassurance from Auntie, Om, and Kafil." Vey began to get discouraged. Deep down, she wanted to live with Kala. However, had the Kafil family wanted her out of the house after marriage, she would have also sought to persuade all of her family.
"Papa yesterday said, Na. If it's possible to stay here, it's better, Na. That means we're the ones who have to decide."
"God willing, I'll talk about this with Uncle soon. God willing it is fair to decide the matter."
Vey took off his backpack. Then, he suddenly dropped his knees in front of his mother Kafil. He did not do that in order to beg. He did not feel inferior in the least. He only wanted to ask for the prayers and sincerity of the Kafil parents.
"The kind you want to do?"
"Has Auntie really wanted my relationship and Kafil?"
"certain. Mama set you apart. Mama doesn't look at the family mane and your family mane. Mama said a message, you also tried to reach a family goal. Macem mane marriage bole kalao two families do not love rido. Okay?" Mama Kafil gently caressed Vey's cheeks.
