Bridal Tears And Chameleon Family
Chapter 4 The Troubles of Toni's Family

The clock shows at 3pm. The atmosphere of the workspace is decorated with the sound of Toni typing in front of his laptop and an exhaust fan that is turned on. Occasionally Toni stops and smokes a lit cigarette in the ashtray. Toni exhales cigarette smoke while looking up. Sometimes he murmured, trying to find inspiration for his project scenario with Helnina. Toni smokes her cigarette once again and puts her cigarette in the ashtray while preparing to type. Slowly the cigarette smoke is released as he types. This time it was heard more often. It can be concluded that inspiration succeeded. Before long, the sound of knocking on the door surprised Toni who was getting dissolved in his work. Tony looked at the door of his office.

“Mas, so to Mom's home no?” asked Rina from outside.

Toni saves the work and closes the laptop.

“It's a minute, it's just finished. So buy a cake first?” Tony asked back.

“Iya. Come on so be ready,” replied Rina.

The sound of footsteps drifting away from his office. Toni got up from her chair, left her clothes in the laundry basket and walked out of her study.

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Rina and Toni stood in front of the cake and bread storefront. They looked at the various options they could buy. Lina looked at the brownie shake then fell silent for a moment. He thought about whether one of these pans was enough for his brothers who would come. Although there was actually no obligation he bought them snacks for the event that they themselves insisted on being held. If you can choose, Rina would rather stay on the sofa while resting her legs that are increasingly painful if too long to move. Not to mention I don't know what he'll hear later. Rina could only hope that her siblings would not provoke her emotions later.

“Mas, who will come later?” ask Rina.

“Lack of know too. For sure there will be Bude with his family,” replied Toni.

Lina muttered for a moment.

“Buy two brownies is enough huh?” ask Rina.

“Enough is enough. That one, right?” toni replied while pointing at the brownies.

Lina nodded her head. Toni raised her hand towards the cake shop clerk who immediately approached her.

“Browniesnya two yes Mbak,” Toni said.

“You all cut the brownies, sir?” ask the cake shop.

“Iya, Ma'am. All right,” replied Toni.

Rina and Toni followed the direction of the employee who walked towards the cashier while carrying two brownies. Toni took out a few pieces of money from her wallet to pay to the cashier. Rina receives a packet of brownies offered by the officer while Toni receives a change from the Cashier. Lina and Toni then leave the cake shop.

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Lina sat looking at the surroundings carefully. He tried to pay attention to the crowd in front of him as polite as possible. Rina may not be so fond of her new family from Toni, but she does not want to be labeled as a brother who does not appreciate the arrival of other brothers from out of town. Some of Rina's nieces ran around the living room, headed home and then returned to the family room. Toni sits next to Bude Darjo who sticks a menthol inhaler on her nose. Lina did not pay attention to what they discussed, she only saw Toni laughing with her Budenya. Agus, Mr. Rina's father-in-law was sitting some distance away with the other brothers near the exit while smoking. Lina started to regret her coming here. Sometimes he focused on Bude Darjo's menthol inhaler, maybe he should have bought the item here too so as not to come along smell the cigarette smoke that is still somewhat smelled towards him.

Before long, Tuti came along with Pure Aunt carrying brownies and hot tea. Not yet served, Rudi, one of Rina's nieces took brownies swiftly and surprised Tuti.

“Rudi, slow down and take it. Full of this,” said Tuti.

“Sorry Eyang,” replied Rudi who again ran towards the yard.

Tuti shook his head then put the brownies on the table.

“Ayo-ayo, eaten drunk. This was the same Rina Toni who bought in,” said Tuti.

Several members of Toni's family slowly approached towards the table to pick up the available tea and brownies. Of the ten cups provided, six were taken. Only left for Tuti, Pure Aunt, Bude Darjo and Toni. Either Rina's niece will take it. Rina thought about why she could miscalculate the amount of tea that should be provided. The brownies provided were only one box, Rina took the glass mineral water that had been available since then drank it. Bude Darjo noticed that Rina actually took mineral water.

“Loh, Rina didn't drink her tea?” ask Bude Darjo.

“Engga Bude's. Again want water,” replied Rina.

“Iya Bude,” replied Toni as she moved to pick up a teacup.

Bude Darjo slowly blew the cup and sipped the tea. He enjoyed his tea. The sweet taste is not too and the thickness of the tea is enough to make it suitable served with brownies.

“Rin, how? So ‘kan his seven-monthly event in two weeks?” ask Bude Darjo.

“Jadi Bude's. But apparently not too complicated huh Bude. It's easier to cape because,” replied Rina.

Bude Darjo scrunched his forehead.

“Ribet how does that mean? The show was arranged,” asked Bude Darjo.

“I mean Rina direct to her seven-month core event gitu Bude. No need for anything else until it becomes a big event. Toh Mas Toni also just got shaken again. So times can the dateng also sodara-sodara who here are the same Bude family,” replied Rina.

Bude Darjo nodded his head. Agus looked towards Rina, seemingly having something to say.

“Rin, but Toni's Worship should be invited as well. Last morning abis Devotion, Sewba called he wanted to see seven months later. Mumpung still can. Mr. ga could actually, but want to reject also more ga tega,” said Agus.

Rina remained silent. He also seemed unable to refuse it.

“Ya has already happened sir. Later cooled the same....,” Rina was silent for a moment, trying to remember her brother who also lived with Sewba in Salatiga.

“Pakde Pur?” continue Om Yanto, the husband of Pure Aunt.

“Iya, Om. Forgetfulness,” replied Rina while grinning.

The rest of the family laughed, making Rina even more unpleasant because she forgot her own brother.

“Rin, make the delivery how?” ask Tuti.

“Possible will keep caesar, Mom. Last week also check to the obstetrician, recommended caesarean because there is a problem in the placenta,” replied Rina.

Some of the people present there looked disappointed. Lina tried to regulate her breathing, not wanting to see them more often.

“Emang can't be normal huh, Rin?” ask Agus.

“Iya, somewhat piye yo in operation,” timpal Om Yanto.

Rina lowered her head while continuing to regulate her breathing. Tuti, Pure Aunt and Bude Darjo started to look at Rina. They seem to feel sorry for their child.

“Wes anyway, ojo plus mind. This is why the seven-month sopo reti iso mbantu,” said Pakde Mardi, Bude Darjo's husband who had been quietly watching.

“Malah the same Mr-Bapak how anyway. It was the best for Rina. It was fitting to discuss seven months on diem,” said Pure Aunt rather ketus.

“Ya just the name, even sewot,” kilah Om Yanto.

Toni is confused as to what to do. From earlier just scratching his head while clicking slowly. Whether which makes him more confused, the situation of Rina or her Family. Lina could not hold back her emotions anymore. Rina looks for her phone in the bag and orders a taxi online. No matter what place Lina ordered, she just wanted to leave this house immediately. Lucky his order was immediately accepted and the distance is not too far. Rina was still focused on regulating her breathing. I don't know what these people fuss about trying to be made into the wind and then by Rina. Before long, his order was getting closer. RIna got up from the sofa where she was sitting and immediately left the people who had made her uncomfortable from the beginning.

“I want to call Lisa first,” said Rina while passing people inside the house.

Suddenly the people in the room were silent. Toni gawks at seeing Rina walk away leaving her. It seemed that he was unaware of Rina's true intentions.

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