Gold And Diamond
Part 75 "Meeting Both"

Again Abhimana remembered the conversation that night. Dilemmatic. Now he realized that he was faced with two women who were both hurt. Which hurts more, being Nurmaya who has to witness a best friend's marriage to a loved one or being Vey who was left unilaterally after years of relationships? To measure the depth of the pain, as a man he will not be able to dive it.

"Sepurane. It'sit's nothing. Yesterday I talked to Nurmaya directly. He's willing to accept my offer."

"Can't you, Gus?" Obviously Abimana was quite shocked to hear that. He knew that Nurmaya loved only one man, Gus Omar. To make Gus Omar understand, it's a pity that he won't be able to tell you about it. He had promised at Nurmaya's request.

"Nurmaya, right, the man. She's a good girl. There is nothing wrong if Nana can not take anything to you, you can try taarufan with him."

"What does the njenengan dhawuh (says) will introduce him to me?"

"Yes. With the record you are willing to accept himself as he is. Nurmaya shy. I think it's natural to talk rich."

"I'd better talk to Nurmaya, Gus. I'm curious."

"Yes, okay. Please have a chat. Problems later delivery with Nurmaya's parents is easy. I hope you consider this carefully, Kang.

"Gus, I can't promise."

"After all, it looks like Nana doesn't like you. It's not a problem. But if he hasn't given me any certainty, you consider my offer."

"Enggeh, Gus."

That night Abimana was looking for a way to convey a message to Nurmaya. Because by sending a letter is not very possible, he chose to contact Nurmaya by telephone hut putra. I want to send a message from Gus Omar.

📞"Yes, this is you?"

📞"What's up, Kang?"

📞"I need to talk seriously with you."

As usual, Nurmaya will make her distinctive soft voice.

📞"What's the matter, yes, Kang?" Nurmaya whispered. "This is what I am waiting for."

📞"Tomorrow meeting at Pak Joyo's shop."

📞"But, Kang? That's rame."

📞"Nothing."

The conversation went on quickly. Not allow extended. What is clear is that Abimana knew what to do so that Nurmaya would not be punished. After all, Gus Omar had given him permission to speak directly with Nurmaya.

***

In order to meet Abimana, Nurmaya tried her best to sneak out. For a ndalem servant it will not be difficult. Even if he came out of the gate, no one would ask what he would do out there. Even so, he still felt worried. It was already noon, he gawked out of the gate by guiding his bicycle. If only the stall was open in the morning, he would be easier to get out on the grounds of buying vegetables.

Nurmaya had to pedal the bike for twenty minutes. Heat. His back was slightly drenched due to the scorching heat. He got down his bike while wiping the sweat on the temple. Looking to the left right. Then, cross.

In front of the stall that was not so crowded because it had just opened, he was reluctant to enter. He waited for Abimana to come. He was sitting on the sidewalk, under a trembesi tree. One by one the passing motor, he made sure that one of them was Abimana. Ten minutes he waited. He almost complained. Afraid to be sought.

Someone from across waved their hand once.

"That's Kang Abi." Nurmaya.

Abimana parked the motorbike. "Yes, sorry sorry. I'm late. How many minutes?" With her distinctive relaxed style, she asked Nurmaya to choose a seat.

Nurmaya accidentally looked over.

"Kang, Kang, there's a muraqibah. Naw, Kang." Nurmaya ran into the shop.

Abhimana looked across. Then, come into the shop. He ordered two bowls of soto and orange ice.

"What's really going on, Kang?"

Abiman set his feet. Be cross-legged.

"By meeting like this instead of being too risky, isn't it?"

"Ndalem rame, Yes. It is also impossible to meet in Ndalem. Gumptuous. Take it easy, Gus Omar has allowed us to meet. I promise you you can go home right after I hear your answer."

"What, nggeh, Kang?"

"I thought Gus Omar would stop setting us up. Apparently not. Yeah, can you tell me what reason you're accepting?"

"I'm just a ndalem man, Kang. After I thought about it, if I get married, my parents will also be lighter weight."

"But, you know, right, that guy was me?"

"Kang, I'm self-conscious. Totally self-conscious."

"I don't see who I'm going to introduce to. All I thought was that, my parents, Kang. Agile, Kang. Ngapunten. Didn't mean more. I'm self-conscious." Nurmaya's view sank.

Abimana rubbed his face. Buffering his chin. Thinking for a moment. He realized he was speaking wrongly. He also looked at Nurmaya. The tip of his index finger tapped on the table.

"I'm sorry, Yes."

"Kang, again I ask Gus Omar not to know about my feelings."

"Yes. You don't have to worry about that. How's your family doing?"

"Alhamdulillah Father and Mamak healthy."

"You got a sister?"

"Had, Gus. Three."

"All schools?"

"The only one dropped out of school. SMP passed directly auxiliary sales. The two twins. It's still two years."

With some questions, at least Abimana has obtained information related to the state of the Nurmaya family. He corrected. There is nothing wrong with Nurmaya's desire to get married because she wants to ease the burden on her parents.

"I'm asking for your address."

"What's it doing, Kang?"

"Memorized, right?"

Nurmaya nodded.

Abimana pulled out the phone. Asking Nurmaya to dictate.

"Syukran."

After eating, Nurmaya hurriedly went home first. The food is still half. Getting out without permission makes him not feel calm.

"If there is a muraqibah, do not be afraid. I'll handle it easily."

Nurmaya nodded slowly. But, even if the muraqibah had really known him entering the stall with Abimana, he would still have received the proper punishment. He also walked away. Pedal the bike slowly so as not to get too tired.

***

Abimana repeated her question, "You seriously want to return this ring?"

Vey looked at both eyes of his interlocutor. Translating the gaze of Abimana. Analyze until he can conclude into one sentence that is different from usual. His eyes contained a certain signal. Although he seemed hesitant to summarize, he was quite sure that the pair of eyes was showing firmness.

"It's better that way, Mom." The second time, Vey felt like he had said the words he should have been withheld.

Abimana.

"May this be the best, Na."

Vey. His mind immediately denied when his heart wanted to hold Abimana who was about to go home.

"Why?" ask Vey in my heart.

Before Abimana turned the motor, she had a chance to look at Vey who was standing with a glare.

"Onni?"

Vey didn't hear.

Kala touched Vey's shoulder. "Onni, why daydream?"

"La, before it's too late. I'm asking you to do everything first. I'm going out."

"Where are you going?"

Vey swigged in to pick up keys, jackets, and bags.

"Where are you going?" He looked at Vey who was on the bike. "Please on Mr Abi?"

"No."

With above-average speed, he overtakes the cars from the right. The bias of Abimana's gaze that was still left in her memory, made her draw the gas even stronger.

Motor stops. He found the Kafil house which was once inhabited by a new owner.