When Passion Is Greater Than Lust
meet the Dadang Family

After an hour or so we finally arrived at our destination. Minimalist style house now appears in my eyes, with the dominant color paint white.the page is very spacious, although it looks spacious because it seems the homeowner does not really like if many plants.

The woman who was about the same age as Bude seemed to welcome my visit with a friendly, Is this her mother Dadang ?

ah .it seems too soon to conclude.

I politely introduced myself to the figure of the middle-aged woman earlier.

" This mother is Siti.." Dadang re-introduced me now. And my guess turned out to be right, the woman who still has the aura of beauty from her face is Dadang's mother.

Mom just kept quiet, she just nodded her head assuring Dadang's words. Without further ado they went inside and I followed although a bit strange because my mother was silent, only Dadang who took my hand to enter the house which turned out to be crowded. It seems that it is true that they purposely gathered together to get acquainted with me. Given that I was a little worried if they were disappointed with me because it might not be what they had in mind.

The foreign faces looked at me kindly. There were 3 ABG youths, and also a little girl who I estimated was eleven years old.

Dadang introduced me to them one by one, lucky that no one was playing prank or teasing Dadang and me.

They seemed to have been ultimatum Dadang to do sweet, and do not act.

Or because Dadang is respected by his sisters.

Their faces are almost similar let alone the three younger brothers of Dadang look like twins, maybe their birth distance is indeed close !!!

I'm giving my own conclusion.

As you may know, Dadang was the eldest son of the Mother, the second son of the mother was Andri, the third hafiz, the fourth great and the youngest was Salsa. Salsa is also the only daughter of her mother.

Mother who came straight to the kitchen from now on, now comes with a tray of drinks and also snacks in the form of fried bananas and tofu bunting, complete with young cayenne pepper as a complement.

" Please Mbak be drunk and eaten.hehhe"

Salsa looked at me while showing tofu and cayenne pepper in her right and left hands respectively. He showed his white teeth lined up neatly, smiled sweetly and the smile was now transmitted to me "this favorite fried Bang Dadang. But so favorite Salsa. so we often wrestle..".

I looked at Dadang, it seemed that Salsa's words made him feel ashamed, He looked down for some reason..While his mouth that was chewing stopped instantly.

" Oh yes, then you should learn to make. Let me love you often .. Aye..."

Salsa even exploded towards Dadang, "hahha must have been his brother thought earlier mbak Siti wanted to learn because Abang.know-tauannya for Salsa...Yes already mbak if later make, we just together , let's both learn. Isn't it mak ??"

" Women must be good at spoiling the tongue of the husband. Let the husband stay home and not be tempted by the warteg guard.."

Everyone seemed to laugh with the words of my mother but not with me somehow the tone of my voice was not good when saying that "You can cook right Siti ? "

Mom is now looking at me in full search.

Mother watched me from the top down "Salsa alone has taught me as early as possible, even though it does not have a high title, it has at least the skills and abilities that your husband and in-laws can be proud of. Do not be a spoiled woman, especially if you want to marry young.it is no longer about the two . There's a big family to think about.."

My face feels hot, my eyes are foggy for some reason..

But I ventured to look at my mother back, it was disrespectful if I looked down as if indifferent to mother's advice. " Yah mak. We haven't thought about marriage yet. This young one.." I laughed awkwardly at the woman who gave birth to Dadang, trying to reduce the tension I felt. But Mom just kept quiet didn't answer making me more uncomfortable.

" Don't be tense, just relax. Mom likes horror when the same person is new. Moreover, Bang Dadang said that this mbak will be his wife.." Salsa spoke with her mouth full, her words making me look towards Dadang. So I came here as a wife-to-be instead of a girlfriend ?

"Bang . We wanna play out, okay ?"

Indra finally opened his voice, his eyes glared at Dadang, the three young men look compact now.I know if they must have been forced to stay at home during holidays like this.

I appreciate Dadang's intentions, with his efforts that made me feel welcomed warmly and comfortably when he came here. Although I know that Mom doesn't seem to like me very much. I don't know !!!

" Can be . Isn't that Dang ?"

I looked at Dadang with my sweetest smile and also winked at the three Dadang sisters, However I feel bad, anyway, because of my presence those who should be able to enjoy the holidays but instead get stuck in this situation . All the efforts to win the hearts of his brothers as well. hehhe

" Yes there.. Remember don't do it. Especially you Indra. Keep your attitude, don't make trouble again.."

Indra just grinned looking towards Dadang. Now that I know for sure, they're staying here because they respect their brother, not because they're forced.

***

Time went very slowly, after the departure of three brothers Dadang earlier. Suddenly Salsa also asked Dadang to take her to a friend's house, because there was indeed a promise that he almost forgot. Just me and Mom, we shut up. It makes me clumsy not knowing where to start this conversation.

" Why not go to college ? " Mommy finally opened her voice, I was relieved that I didn't have to look for any more topics..

"There is no interest in Mak. Now focus on pursuing a hobby, again fun writing novels. Even though I don't know whether to publish or not.."

Mom fixed her seat staring right at me .

" Aren't you interested or constrained by cost ? anyway why tired of writing if it is not finally published ?"

I feel like my mother is degrading the economy of Bude. Or maybe Dadang has not told me that I was orphaned and only cared for bude since childhood. " Thank God if there is a cost problem, God willing. But there is no intention in the heart so do not force.."

" Today's age, nothing judged people by the height of their education. Dadang has decided not to continue college, so have you. So how will the household that you live later . If none of you have the capital to use for a better economy.."

I looked at Mom who was busy eating fried bananas, her eyes seemed to focus on the outside of the house that looked lonely. There is pain in the heart. What a degree and college diploma influence in order to improve the family economy, did Dadang himself say if he was comfortable with his profession as a farmer, because success should not be Bachelor...!!

I don't know what to answer. I just looked down silently, staring at my bare feet with an erratic feeling. In my heart I prayed that Dadang would come and save me from this awkward and horror situation...