Asti Girl Carrying the Curse
Chapters 118. The Official Application
Pak Haji Anwar Sa'id has already started opening the event. He looked briefly at Mr. Leon's mother and brother who were present as part of the male family. Sitting some distance away, were Damar and Mr. Cakra's assistant Mr. Leon. They are ready to start this event.
The neighbors who sit in front of the terrace will accompany Mr. Leon. Sport because because the man is already considered as part of society in this environment. After staying long enough in the pavilion which is the house owned by Mr. RT Sembodo.
In general, Pak Haji Anwar explained about the meaning of marriage ties. It is also the duty of each husband and wife in a marriage bond. All the guests listened to the short lecture solemnly.
" How's Leon Boy? Are you ready to return to being a responsible husband and a father to Akbar?"
" Ready, Mr. Haji!" Leon was very sure.
"'Please!" said the man. Because Mr. Leon will convey his sacred intentions not only in front of the Asti family. Also witnessed by their neighbors who have known him in more than six months.
" Nastiti Anjani, will you marry me? To be the wife and mother of my children.?" Mr. Leon asked quietly but his voice was very clear
"Don't, replied Ma'am!" Pinta Pak Haji Anwar's. Everyone fell silent, waiting rather tensely for the answer that Asti would give, on the man's proposal offer.
" Bishim.... I want to marry you, Mr. Leon !" Answer Asti slowly.
" Thank God!"
The speech came out of the mouth of Pak Sarno and his wife almost simultaneously. Also from the words of Mr. Leon's Mother and Brother, Ms. Mesya Rubiandini Murti.
Immediately Mr. Cakra placed the two jewelry boxes on the table. " This is a sign that Madam Asti has become the fiancee of Mr. Leon. This jewelry is a gift from Mr. Leon's family. This is her engagement ring!"
Everyone gasped when Mr. Leon opened the big box wrapped in black velvet. It contained a set of jewelry made of gold. There are matching necklaces, pendants and bracelets.
His mother, Mr. Leon, symbolically wore four bracelets on Asti's right hand. While Missye stood up and put a necklace on Asti's neck.
So also with Mr. Leon who gave up a very beautiful diamond ring. Asti used the object on his ring finger as a sign that he was the fiancee of the man because he had accepted his proposal.
" Welcome to the Murti family. I'm happy and happy that Asti will soon be my sister-in-law." Said Mbak Mesya rather flattened.
In the living room, Ninuk shed tears. Not tears of sadness. But tears of happiness. The teenage girl hopes that Asti's marriage will always be filled with happiness and blessings.
" How is it, Anggun Sarwenda Murti's mother ? Mr. No, begging them not to get engaged for too long. Soon we'll have a good day for their wedding?"
" I agree, Sir! Maybe by next month at the latest. I ask for prayers from the guests and families present tonight. In order for his father Leon to recover so that he can watch this youngest child get married and return home!"
There is a choir of amiin speech together, after Pak Haji Anwar also sent alphatihah letters, to pray for the recovery of Mr. Leon's father.
" Of course with noble intentions, so that all goes well. How Son Leon, next month we decide the wedding day. Later Let Mr. No determine the right date on his good day!"
" Ready sir! "Jawab Pak Sarno enthusiastic. " Look at Anggun's Mother and Ms. Mesya... Asti is only willing to marry simply. No need to organize parties and large receptions. Moreover, his father Nak Leon is still in recovery due to illness. So simply the marriage was done legally according to the religion of Islam and the laws of the country. After that, we'll just give thanks by inviting all the residents here to eat together."
Mr. Leon stared at Asti for a long time. Though he had many relatives and business friends who came from the city of Semarang and several other cities in Central Java. But he must also appreciate the request of his future wife. To not hold a luxury reception party by inviting many guests!
" It's okay, Mr. Sarno.! I will fulfill Asti's request. How's Ma?"
" Yes, that's okay, Leon! Your father is also not necessarily willing to attend a celebration or party even if only briefly. My mom agreed with the Thanksgiving. Simple but full of family meaning."
" Asti you don't refuse, right, if we hold a rather large thanksgiving event after Leon's Papa healed and healthy as before. As well as introducing you as the new daughter-in-law in our family?" ask Grace again.
" One more! " Cut Mbak Mesya fast. " Asti try to change your call, don't call Mr. Leon! He's gonna be your future husband, right ? Call the friendly one like that. Please call me, Ma'am! While this is Mama, aka the future Mama-in-law!"
All laughed at Mbak Mesya's request which was actually quite simple. Since then they have heard Asti still calling Pak to the man who proposed to him today.
" Mrs Sarno? ready already?" ask Mr. Haji Anwar, joking. He stared at Bulek Ratih for a moment giving the code for the closing of this simple proposal event.
" Anyway, Mr. Haji ... Monggo, please taste the dishes you have prepared!" Said Bulek Ratih who really understood.
" Mother Sarno, so we can't go, dong? Just being tasted means you can only eat a little!" His friend Pak Haji Anwar is ridiculous.
All the men laughed at the joke. They got a little info. If Bu Ratih's cooking is the champion in his class. Because tongseng and nengkleng he is a favorite menu in a tent stall that is only sold on every Sunday night only
Lek No guides guests to the living room to grab a meal . Including Anggun Mother and Mbak Mesya.
Even Mr. Cakra brought several bags to Asti's room, escorted by Bu Jum. It turned out that it was all gifts from relatives of Mr. Leon who lived in Semarang. They rejoiced at the man's intention to remarry.
The house is getting crowded with various familiar chats accompanied by enjoying dishes with delicious satay lontong. There are also those who prefer tongseng cuisine from Bu Ratih.
Asti looked at the stack of presents arranged on his large bed. Bulek Ratih just smiled while holding Akbar. Earlier, Ms. Mesya ordered Asti to store the jewelry back carefully into her container. Because this house is full of many guests. Moreover, the price of a set of gold jewelry is quite expensive.
Now Asti has removed her bracelet, ring and necklace to be stored in her safe deposit box. The iron box-shaped object was bought to store his important letters, money and jewelry.
" Akbar sleepy, son?" ask Asti gently. While rubbing his head.
Bulek Ratih immediately put Akbar to bed. Before she exits Asti's room to help the women in the kitchen. Although she knows, Ms. Ani and the other mothers can be relied upon for their roles tonight.
Suddenly, the door to his room was knocked. There are Mama Mesya and Leon. They understood, Asti was still in the room because he had to put Akbar to bed first.
" Yey, boy. Wanna bobok?"
Akbar's eyes stared at Mr. Leon's presence half-sleepily. Before long Bu Jum came in carrying warm milk in a small bottle.
" Already, Ma! Let Akbar be with me first. Ma'am Asti still has to accompany the guests!"
Mr. Leon escorted Asti out of the room. Akbar was crying loudly upstairs, looking for his mother. Though usually he sleeps with Bu Jum without fussing or crying.
" I'm sorry, I put Akbar to bed first!" said Asti who met Mother RT who was busy taking care of food at the table.
In the room, Ms. Mesya also stroked Akbar's head until the baby fell asleep. The woman looked at Bu Jum who took care of Akbar since the baby was 5 months old.
" Had his father never looked at this boy, Mom?"
" Just once, Mom. But Asti forbade him from coming back. Because the words of the man who did not recognize Akbar as his son had made him hurt!"
" Did Madam Asti's husband smite a younger woman? Asti's age isn't 25, is it?"
" Mas Satrio got a young girl's pellet, Mom. But very good at taking advantage of situations. He can throw various accusations that are strangely believed by Mas Satrio. I don't know what sins he will get, for doing so many things until he can be married by Asti's ex-husband!"