Call Me Rain
Forging Relationships

Mirza POV's

All this time, I always obeyed whatever Papa and Mama wanted, especially Mama. because seeing Mama smile happily is a pride for me.

I was their only child, if I wasn't the one who made them happy, then who else would ? it is impossible for the neighbor's child to pass in front of the house.

But after the presence of Alula in this house, Mama more and more smiling and laughing.not infrequently I even see Mama widening while occasionally running to the bathroom.Maybe it's so exciting to laugh, Mom kept urinating.

The child seems to have its own advantages for Mama, relieved to see Mama as happy as that.

I know, Mama loves Alula as much as Mama loves me. I think, Alula's presence here is enough to complement Mama's happiness.

But it turns out I was wrong, especially when Mama suddenly went into the room and rubbed my shoulder slowly. My mom was sitting next to me playing a game.

"Mir ." called Mama, I turned to Mama who was looking softly at me.

The gaze of the eyes that always makes me feel loved and loved. ah Mama, although sometimes bring her for mercy, but her affection exceeds anything.

"Why Ma ?" answer's short.

"Have you thought of Papa's words ?"

"Eh watch out for you, die right." I'm still focused on the game I play on my phone.

"Mir," I turned to look at Mama's protesting face with my eyes fixed on me, because I was still focusing on my phone.

"Which one ?" I pretended to forget, even though it was actually circling in my brain. I made sure Mama would discuss the matter of arranged marriage.

I don't understand, what does Papa mean to match me with Gweny just because Om Handoko is Papa's best friend? then Papa willfully match me with Gweny.

Is there no other way to strengthen their friendship, other than to match me and Gweny.

I took a deep breath, wondering why Papa had so easily decided on something without my knowledge.

Where is social justice for all Indonesian children.

Mama took the phone in my hand.

"You don't pretend to forget."

"Ma," I haven't spoken yet, Mama cut me off.

"Mir, listen to Mama !" I said, just shut up and listen to everything Mama has to say.

"Look at Gweny is a good woman, right what you said."

What did he say ? that kid, just be careful if you talk about it again.

"Gweny is beautiful, graceful, and Mama sees she's also a smart and polite woman.what else do you want to look for ?"

Mama is definitely not typical of mothers who are looking for a matching partner. Mama only sees her personality, outside and inside only. material problems, obviously our family will not dispute it.

"But Ma," yet again Mama cut my words.

"You see no Mir, Papa still seems to have a burden. looks guilty, but Mama does not know, Papa has the same problem Om Handoko."

"This once, Mama asked for help with you. follow what Papa you asked Mir."

I stared in disbelief at Mama, who now had a pleading face. Mama if there is a desire to always put on a face like that, making me not have the heart to refuse.

"Can't the Emir refuse ?" I had to object, because I did not want to be betrothed, after all, this was not the time of Siti Nurbaya right.

"Reason ? do you have feelings for other women ?"

I fell silent, 'another feeling' like what Mama meant.

all this time I've only been close to Alula, no other woman.

And I feel comfortable, I feel happy when I see the girl smiling. Isn't that natural for a man?

Suddenly the corner of my lips was attracted, for some reason the shadow of Alula's face just flashed.

"Jawab, you're smiling. You're suspicious, don't you have a boyfriend?" My mother accused me, maybe.

"If so, are you going out with you ?" Mama is even more slacking off.

"This mama is what the hell Ma, where there is a brother dating equally adek himself." kilahku, make Mama speechless.

"Yes, too" he murmured "But Mama really hopes you fall in love with you." Mama laughed instead, she thought it was funny what.I just snorted annoyedly.

"Udah ah, Mama just sleep aja. indication less hug from this Papa." Mama's even getting chuckling.hmm sucks.

"But Mama's serious now." Suddenly Mama's face returned serious.

"Mir, there's no harm in trying a relationship with someone. This is Papa's new plan to match you with Gweny." Mama rubbed my arm, it felt soothing.

"If you don't like it, well it's okay.You say good to Papa, don't let you disappoint Papa."

"But ., there's no harm in trying something you've never done."

"Dating for example." My mother looked at me with an unreadable look.

"This mama again nasehatin, what else mocked Emir anyway ? pake said he'd never been together again." I grumbled, feeling insinuated by Mama's words.

Mama giggled, then shook my head.

"When have you ever dated, kang semir ?"

I just glanced at a glance then looked at any direction.well, Mama was right, all this time I never had a lover. I don't know, it feels lazy to be close to other women.

But, not only was that the reason.In fact, I had promised someone in the past.I had promised to see him again, provided that he also kept the promise by keeping something I gave him.

Rain .. I don't know where she is now. does the little girl still remember me, does she still keep my gifts.

I took a long breath.

It feels very desirable to find its existence, but without any trace everything will feel empty.

"Will Mama be happy if Emir agrees ?" suddenly the question escaped from my mouth.

Mama was silent, like hesitating to say something.I grabbed Mama's warm hand, then held it tightly.

"Whatever makes Mama happy, the Emir will do it." I stared into Mama's black bead, feeling warm, because suddenly Mama smiled and rubbed my shoulders gently.

"Mir," Mama looked at me fixedly

"Ma ... The Emir will try it Ma, having a relationship with Gweny. for Mama's sake, as long as Mama is happy."

"Mir," Mama's eyes began to glaze over, I was moved to see her.

"Emir doesn't feel forced to do Ma, Mama don't feel guilty about Emir."

"It's not Mir," Mama looks like she's trying to let go of my hand.

"Why Ma ?"

"Mama forgot, Mama's cooking water to make Papa coffee." Mama jumped out of bed, she looked panicked.

"Oh my goodness Emirrr .. because you are mah yes, if you reach the fire house." shouted Mama as she passed away to go out of the room.

I could only shake my head, Mama never changed, always like that.

Was my decision to have a relationship with Gweny the right one ? I don't know what it's going to look like. Hopefully this is the best decision.

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