LEAFY LONGS FLOWERING SILENT
CHAPTER 38: MENTAL TESTING

Oma Marwiyah is papa's mother. The only member of his family that can be categorized as "Human".

It's a pity that Oma had a stroke last year, so now she has to spend the rest of her life in a wheelchair. Too bad this Oma is famous for her stubbornness.

Papahs and mamahs have forced Oma to stay with them, but Oma never wants to. Oma preferred to live in her small house on Onion Bones. And Oma could be furious if anyone offended to just sell the house on Onion Bones. In his will, Oma had written, his house on the Bone Onion until anytime it should not be sold. If Oma dies, the house can be used for social purposes.

The house cannot be sold.

On On Onion Bones, Oma has an orchid flower garden. Although now it is a bit difficult for him to take care of the orchid flowers, Oma still always took the time to tidy up her garden every day. Rosa often goes to the Onion Bones during the holidays. Than being unemployed at home. From childhood Rosa is always close to Omanya.

"When are you coming, Oma?" ask Rosa.

"Last afternoon, your papah was picked up. Your house today is so vibrant, Ocha. Yellow-yellow sunflowers. You also wear yellow clothes. Are you sweet?" oma said while pinching Rosa's cheek fondly.

"Oma, I'm inviting today one man who hates papah and mamah. Oma helpin' Ocha huh?" pinta Rosa spoiled.

"Depends who it was." Oma Marwiyah.

Doubtful, Rosa told her grandmother, "The one whose name is...!" Rosa stopped talking. Rosa the smiling substitute blushed. Seeing the gurgle, Oma immediately guessed, "Your boyfriend huh?"

Again Rosa could only nod.

"Do you and Mom know?" whispered Oma.

"Two have seen the man, anyway. His name is Fakih, Oma! Fakih Alfarizi's." Answer Rosa.

"People are yah Padang?" ask Oma.

"Koq Oma knows?" Rosa scrunched her face.

"Oma today is like a sage. Nebak, by name. How's trus?" Oma Marwiyah again.

"Yes Oma knows the next story. Papah same Mamah no one agrees Ocha dating Fakih. Ocha is very dear to Fakih. Fakih also loves Ocha koq." Clearly Rosa.

Oma smiled again. It was a bit strange to also hear that this stubborn grandson was in love. Because, Rosa from childhood always hated the same boys, let alone pretentious boys. Even as a child, Rosa often fights with boys. Many times her Mom called her Elementary teacher Rosa. This may be one of the reasons Papah prefers the Queen, his reserved older brother and never a troublemaker. But from a small Oma could see Rosa was a strong man, and always clinging to her principles. It's a pity that the age of the Queen and Rosa is quite a lot, four years. If it were only a year apart, for example, Rosa would be able to protect the Queen. His head is famous all over the world. Rosa hates family events. Oma once asked why, and the answer was very satisfying.

Rosa was ten years old at the time. His achievements in the class are very proud, in any field. The answer that made Oma interested at that time, was "Family events like this are only used as a show. Family show. This is who I am the best. My son went to a favorite school, a favorite university. My son is married to a big-class conglomerate.

Nauseate."

From that moment on, Oma knew that Rosa had someone other than the average person. It's surprising considering Rosa was spoiled from a baby. "Have you thought about it, Cha?" ask Oma Marwiyah.

Niken nodded without hesitation.

"Alright, if you are indeed steady, Oma would support. So curious, like what the hell, the person who managed to take the heart of my grandson who supposedly never fell in love with this?" goda Omanya's.

Rosa laughed a little. It was great to have such sincere support from Oma. Very relieved of Rosa's heart feelings, at least she still has Oma who wants to understand.

"Non, there's a guest for non-Ocha" one of the housekeepers reported. Rosa smilingly looked at her Omanya, then pushed her wheelchair towards the living room. Fakih stepped hesitantly into the living room from the outside door.

Rosa's house is really big and magnificent. Or in other words, luxury. The contents of this living room may be if calculated there are tens of millions of rupiah. The chandelier crystal lamp that hangs sweetly in the middle of the living room with its dim light actually looks expensive. An antique vase in the corner of the room must be very expensive. The tiles are marble, shiny, to the extent that Fakih can see the shadow of his own face on the floor. The natural brown sofa looks so soft. You can fall asleep if you sit there for five minutes.

"I...!" that friendly greeting sounded so relieving in his ears.

"Gu...!" This is for elo, Gifts for elo because today it looks so beautiful." said Fakih while handing a series of flowers to Rosa's hand.

"Have had time to research him apparently," whispered Oma while nudging Rosa's elbow after seeing the flower given by Fakih was a white rose.

Rosa blushed in shame. Yes, how could Fakih know that she likes white roses" Fakih heard Oma's whisper earlier. He then whispered, "I got a leak from Dian."

But how did she know Rosa would look so beautiful tonight? It's easy, Rosa always looks beautiful.

"Kih, knowin, this is Omaku. Oma, this is Fakih that Ocha said." Rosa clearly introduced each other.

Pandu then shook Oma's hand. Fakih's hands are cold. Understandably, nervous, want to meet the future in-laws kali...!

"Rosa's father was only human, not a tiger. So you do not need to be afraid." advice Oma who can smell the nervousness Fakih.

Fakih nodded.

"Come in." take Oma Marwiyah.

"Well, Pah, this is Fakih?" Rosa was doubtful.

"Who told you to invite him?" papah said while pointing towards Fakih.

"I invited them." Oma replied firmly. "Like it or not, today they will have dinner with us. You both choose. Dinner with such a pouting look all night, or try to smile every once in a while." Oma Marwiyah said full of authority.

"But mam?" sahut Papah protest.

"I want to have a quiet dinner. So you better take care of each other's behavior." Oma warned once again.

Had no other choice, Papah was silent.

"Look for dinner. After that I promised nothing." said Papah later.

"Then let's start eating now." take Mamah. I can't wait for dinner to finish, too.

The menu tonight is all Rosa's favorite dishes. Chicken soup and fried bakmi.

"Not like the chicken soup, huh?" ask Rosa.

"Likes...! likes koq. Excuse me, do I want to check my bike?" Low-level reasons.

Everyone also knows that Fakih does not really intend to check his motorbike. Rosa had just wanted to follow Fakih, if only Oma had not warned with her gaze saying "Don't". Oma who then turned her wheelchair towards the outside.

"Just pretend." Papah.

"I don't know how Oma can support you, you better just forget about your dating plan" Mamah said.

"Tante, I can understand Auntie and Oom's protective attitude towards Rosa. I think it is only natural that Rosa was the first girl, and it is not impossible to be the last one, the one I love. All we need right now is a little bit of time to prove that our love is worth cherishing." Fakih said boldly but hesitated a little.

"Omong empty!" Papah kicked down the dining table. Rosa was shocked. Plates near Papah to jump. I was surprised too, maybe.

"You just want to dredge up our family fortune, don't you? Because Rosa's our only child, she's the sole heir. Like got durian collapsed, right?" teasing Papah with a very cynical tone.

Fakih was prepared with such insults. He had even prepared himself for an insult worse than that. It's not how much.

"She's enough!" Rosa did not accept Fakih being ridiculed like that.

"I don't need Rosa's wealth. I am sure I can succeed with my own efforts. I have enough money for that. Brain, will, and ability. If it helps, I want a black signature on white, stating that I will not get a penny from Rosa later, even if we get married later, for example, it is I who will give money to Rosa, not receive. How, Oom?" fakih said offering, still in a polite tone.

"Gruesome." said Papah. "What's your father doing?" ask Papah.

"Teacher...!" Answer Fakih.

"Wrong, I checked. Lowly teacher, with a mediocre salary." Papah Rosa. Fakih just shut up. It is the fact that it is. Want what?

"What are you going to school for?" ask Papah again.

"Bicycle." Answer Fakih relax.

"Bicycle touts are broken, what ride?" Ask papah again.

"Yes is made right. If you can't walk. Blessed with the feet of God, dear if not used." Fakih replied makes sense.

"Rosa from childhood always rides the car everywhere. Never have a lack. You won't be able to make her happy." Reply papah Rosa sneered.

"Father! Papa didn't ask, has Ocha been happy all this time? Never living a life of lack does not mean being happy, Pah!" rosa protest.

Fakih then mediated, "It's too early to judge if I can make Rosa happy for anything."

"Rubber, Pah. Fakih that includes smart people in school. Never had any difficulty in any field of study. He has a bright future" Rosa said like a man selling herbs.

"Now answer my question. After Sekoalh Secondary School, where do you want to continue High School?" ask Papah again.

"From childhood I wanted to go to Health Nurse School. If possible I want to get a scholarship to school there, so do not bother the mother of the same father." replied Fakih honestly.

"Well, Rosa's going to school out of town. Bogor." said Papah.

"Oh yeah"!" rosa was surprised. "Who told you" Koq I don't even know? Am I not entitled to decide where I want to go to High School?" Rosa's question came out long-winded.