Heart Stethoscope
Twenty Two

Still standing in the doorway and the right doctor Galih standing in front of me. I didn't tell him to come in, before I entered my house first I had to ascertain what his purpose was here. His often joking attitude made me doubt the recklessness he was taking.

"So, seriously, what is the purpose of the Doctor to come to my house?" indict me.

"You collect the money I have spent to treat you. That's fine, if it's added up to a lot."

Although supported by a witty expression, for me it was not funny enough. Honestly, I am worried right now. And I don't want to joke.

"Seriously, the doctor's only goal is that?" ask me to be more convincing.

"Do you believe?" He asked back, followed by a soft laugh.

I'm shaking. "No, anyway. The doctor has a lot of money. Sharing time is a bit like I am just a calculation," I reply.

"Smart kid," he chuckled.

Trying to hold the curse stuck in the throat. I looked at him with a frown. While being stared at still persisted with his casual expression.

"Yes, anyway. I am still suitable to be the firstborn of the Doctor," I said cynically.

"Not suitable" he replied.

"Keep it what?"

"So her mother's a child."

Feels warm. It was just a word spoken. And he can most make me expect high. "So, the doctor's face sometimes makes no difference when it's serious or joking. I'm hard to make up."

Then his smile came back. "Facial expression number so, the most important is his intention. You said, if the serious man comes to his family first. Okay, I prove it now."

My spit was swallowed with great difficulty. I turned my face away for a moment so that he would not see a tinge of blushing on my cheek. "Then let me ask," I said after a slight nervousness evaporated.

"What?"

"Why is the doctor so reckless? What did the doctor see from me? Isn't it that many nurses or even beautiful doctors are more likely to be wives?" I intentionally flicked it with a few questions.

"Indeed," he said as he leaned back against the wall. "I don't fit in the same way that the profession is one clump. Why am I reckless? Because I'm serious. If you don't, you'll never be serious, Na. How old would I marry if I kept quiet?"

"But why should I?"

"Because you're funny."

I sighed tired. Tired of the heart because it is constantly stirred. Made to float as high as possible. But I fear a fall to the bottom of the abyss. "So, I'm serious again" my great-grandson.

"I chose you."

"Everything needs a reason" I said.

He's unmoved. His gaze was so intense on me. "You are all that I need."

"That's no excuse."

"If I say love to you, do you believe?"

I silenced.

"So, can I come in now?"

As if it was a creation, without opening my mouth again, I stepped back to give him room to enter the house.

"Sit down, Doc. I call Dad Mom."

I saw doctor Galih nodding, then sitting on the sofa. While I called Father and Mother who were in the television room, because the room in my house was not an open room type.

"Who is it, Na? How long?" ask Mother.

I swallowed spit. Confused about answering what?

"Anu, Mum..."

Damnit damnit! I'm so nervous. You have to bite your lower lip and catch your breath first.

"Someone wants to see Father and Mother" I replied on the sidelines of nervousness.

Mom and Dad glanced at each other. "Who?" ask Dad.

"Friends Nana from Jakarta."

"Oh, yes, I have. You bring the same drink to the kitchen. Let Father and Mother meet your friend" replied Dad, standing up, followed by Mom. Both of them headed straight for the living room. My heart is crazy.

Then what will happen next?

I only get water, because of course water is the favorite drink of the mirage. And some small snacks in the topless that I always provide because there are often guests who come to meet Dad.

I returned to the living room feeling anxious. Not even daring to look at all the eyes that were there. After keeping a tray on the table, then pouring water on each person, I sat on the empty single sofa.

"Na, he said it was just your friend. But Nak Galih said it wasn't a friend."

My gaze immediately shot up while widening the eyeballs towards Dad. Then I turned to look at the doctor Galih whose shucks even made a smile.

"Indeed tem..."

"It." Dad cut my words. "Sir Galih said he wanted to say something."

Oh God, my heart can no longer control its thump. Race very fast.

My head lowered again, my cold sweaty hands clinging to each other over the thighs.

"Look, Sir..."

God, just hearing her voice makes me creep.

"As I said earlier, I want to be serious with Nana. And Nana also knows that, before I also said the same to her. But Nana said, if I'm serious, I have to see her parents. A few days after I expressed my wish, I was busy with work. And only today can I come."

My spit was getting bitterly swallowed. My breathing is congested due to irregular heartbeat again. That serious him? Until my challenge is done by him even though it must be taken from Jakarta to Solo?

"So this is the reason why you asked about the proposal this afternoon, Na?" ask Mother.

I'm turning. Wanted to deny but my lips gasped.

"Nana never said before that there was a man who was close to her," said Dad. This time I dared to look at anyone who was talking.

Doctor Galih chuckled softly. "Yes, sir, I have no intention of making Nana my girlfriend. From the beginning we were close, if it could be more than a girlfriend and my heart was sure even with Nana's heart, why not? Like that, I guess."

"As a parent, you must be very happy with the arrival of Nak Galih who has dared to speak directly with Mr and his mother Nana. If indeed Nak Galih's intention is good, and does not intend to hurt Nana, you accept. Moreover, the work of Nak Galih is a doctor. Son Galih already knows, if Nana has a dream of marrying a doctor?"

"Dad." I interjected and was greeted with a patter of laughter by the three.

"Yes, Sir. I know."

Ah, crap!

"Either Father or Mother very well received good intentions from Nak Galih, as long as Nak Galih can make Nana happy. Already, for us it's enough."

I saw Doctor Galih throw a big smile at my parents. Then he turned his head towards me, I quickly turned my face the other way. Why is he always so sensitive when I look?

"Thank God, thank you, sir, Mom. I will always try to make Nana happy. But, my proposal hanged up to Nana, sir. He hasn't answered."

"Yo answered by lamarane, Nduk."

Hearing Dad's words, my knee suddenly went limp. Closing both eyes. Convince my heart that this will be my answer is the best decision. Then I took a breath before opening my eyes. My pupils were aiming one by one at the faces waiting for my answer.

"Yes, Dad. Nana wants to."

I could hear sighs of relief and smiles from my parents and doctor Galih. My parents both said thank you.

"But, as a parent, I'm afraid of Nak Galih. Nana lives far away without direct monitoring from Father and Mother. Do you meet often in Jakarta?"

"If it's constantly like that, while Nana's college is still one year and a half away. Is it not better if the marriage contract is done first?"

"Huh? Marriage?" I'm squealing.

This father was reckless once made up his mind.

"Yes, to avoid adultery and slander as well," Dad added.

I'm getting rattled while Galih's doctor can still smile. I really wanted to punch him in the face with a small sofa pillow.

"If that's what you're afraid of, I agree. Because I am also just an ordinary human being who has lust," said doctor Galih calm down.

Doc, this is a wedding, Doc! Gee whiz... Age cannot lie.

"Na, how?" ask Dad.

What am I supposed to answer?

Why is it like this?

The marriage?

Bismillah... Maybe this is how God presents a soul mate for me.

"Nana asks for a period of one month, until it is settled UTS."

My decision was approved by all three.

"I'll bring my parents here before I do."

Dad nodded. "Sir, wait, Galih boy."

The unexpected proposal was eventually closed with the selection of a wedding date. I still think it's a dream. Either a nightmare or a good dream. I'm still fixated on all this happening so quickly.

Ah, nevermind. The decision has been agreed. I can't back off anymore.

Dr. Galih had rented a hotel to stay. Tomorrow he has to go back to Jakarta, and Dad asked me to go with him. Another astonishing one, Galih doctors use train services to get to Solo.

Spent my last night in Solo by taking a walk around the square. Together with the mirage, which has now changed status.

Husband-to-be? Why is it like there are flowers blooming in the heart when calling it a future husband?

Actually a lot of typical snacks Solo, from heavy food to snacks. Since at home we had eaten, I just invited him to enjoy the serabi of a typical notosuman Solo.

"Don't you, Doc?"

"Enak, let alone eat it with a sweet little boy," he said on the sidelines chewing.

I'm clucking. "So this doctor's a pedophile who's about to marry a child?"

"No, the little boy in front of me is already big age just height that does not grow up," he replied with laughter.

"Doctor is evil," I pouted.

He just laughed satisfied.

After enjoying the surabi notosuman, we climbed an ornamental rickshaw to tour the square. Looking at the scenery around the square, the dimness of the lights creates a simple romantic feel. Especially for the first time, our hands were tied for quite a long time.

"Don't be quick, Doc. I'm pegel," I complained. He pedaled his garnish pedicab fast enough, almost overwhelming me. "Casual why?"

"Yes, relax."

Feels weird. There is happiness that I find difficult to express. It's still like a bedtime story. Like the imaginations I created. God was so good to me, he created a perfect man. Although from an age of course it is not ideal to be my partner. But i'm... I dropped my heart on him.

"Well, Doc, why stop?"

As if daydreaming, I didn't realize the rickshaw had stopped.

"You stopped pausing, the chain seemed to be dislodged."

"yeah. How are you going, Doc?" I looked around. Where is this?

"Dok, where are we?"

"You even asked me? I know the path. Why don't you point her where?"

"Sorry," my great-grandson.

He fanned his face with one hand, because the other hand was still holding my finger. "Rest here first."

I just nodded in agreement. My eyes went around again, this area was quite quiet.

"Ma?"

I quickly looked towards him. "Yes, Doc?"

"Wait to see my parents?"

"Huh?" My eyes are rounded. Instantly imagine how nervous he was to meet prospective in-laws. Lha, the future in-laws huh?

"I'm ashamed" my great-grandson looked down. Then deftly, doctor Galih raised my chin. Then a nosy smile.

"You're wearing clothes, why should you be ashamed?"

"So, that's not it!" my growl.

Then he laughed. Both of his palms were attached to my right and left cheeks. I started to worry as he moved his face. One kiss landed on my forehead.

"Thank you, yes" he said, the distance of his face was only three fingers in front of my eyes.

Before I could answer, something I was afraid of happened. He put our lips together.

A kiss?

I never knew what it was like to kiss. Really am. Long ago, long ago. When I was dating Mas Bayu, he almost kissed me, but with my innocence at that time I got away. Because I think kissing before halal is not a good thing.

And now, I'm breaking it. I don't know why I didn't turn down the page? Fixated. Silence is really silent. My sense of well-being suddenly disappeared, as the rhythm he set. I don't have any good kiss criteria like what? How much tempo? Or how long is it?

But, he exploited my lips. Pressing, biting, gagging, I don't know what that's called. I don't understand. He pressed my back, until our distance was cut. I'm still quiet. While he did not let go. Slowly my instincts began to stir, there was a desire to retaliate. But, I don't know how?

Closing my eyes, I first felt the movement of her lips. Slowly, I began to follow his movements. Holy hooch! Where's my orientation gone? So this is what it feels like to kiss like in a Korean drama that Rani often watches?

The movement of my legs, made him pause, looked at me intensely before reuniting our lips.

I just hope no one catches her naughty act. The vow. Although quiet, this is still a public road.

But I enjoyed this moment. As if I didn't want it all to stop quickly. The tempo he set up really made me crumble. I crumpled until both of my hands wrapped around her waist.

As my breath began to fall apart, he withdrew. Rubbing my wet lips with his thumb. While my whole body feels weak. I stared at her face from this close distance. Then she put on her sweetest smile.

"I love you, Rain."

Rain's?

Rain who?

Raina's?

"Rain?" ulang slowly.

"I mean..."

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