Between Two Hearts
Engaged

The next day, Jiho came again this time alone not with his parents.

"Assynoltom..."

"Waalaikum greetings... Uh, son Jiho. Here come in, son.." take Mr. Toha to the candidate.

"Thank you, sir. Can I see Tiara?"

"Can, can, son... Wait, where did this come from?"

Jiho smiled shyly. "Currently came here, sir..."

"Ooh, yeah, just sit down. You call the neng first" said Mr. Toha as he passed leaving Jiho alone.

Before long, Tiara appeared from within with a smile. The smile that made Jiho gobsmacked, he looked at her for quite a while. Although his heart dag dig dug uncertain.

"What's coming here, A?" tiara asked breaking the silence.

"Hhh... I don't know, just to see you."

"Haha?"

"Hehehe... Aa glad to see you. You are beautiful," said Jiho again who successfully made Tiara blush embarrassed.

"Couldn't it be that Aa comes here every day?"

"Yeah....?"

"Let's get to know each other, let's get closer. We'll be married for a long time, right?"

"Ah, yes, too..."

"You like not being betrothed to Aa?"

"Huhuh? why ask that?"

"Yes, let there be no compulsion. If you like alhamdulillah, Aa will continue. If you don't like it, Aa stop here, later Aa help bi.." Jiho's speech has not been interrupted by Tiara in a hurry.

"I like it, A. I like it."

Jiho smiled. It feels very happy if his love is together.

"Alhamdulillah... Aa also liked you from the first time you met,"

"Hmmm... time anyway?"

"Yes." Yeah."

"Why?"

"It's not easy to make it clear, but from the beginning, Aa felt like you. You're beautiful..."

"..."

"You did not get a machine ya.." said Jiho again mocked him. Tiara blushed again. His cheeks were red from the joke.

"Yes, Aa go home first... Tomorrow Aa comes again." Jiho said to the girl.

The girl just nodded while smiling again.

Jiho passed away after saying goodbye to the father and mother of the prospective girl.

***

The following days, Jiho always came to see Tiara. They are getting closer like dating people.

Until the day Tiara graduated from school. He is escorted by Jiho to school

"Alhamdulillah, I have graduated, A.." said Tiara while showing a sheet of paper containing the statement passed.

"Alhamdulillah... I can't wait to propose to you" Jiho said with a smile.

"When, A?"

"Fastly, if it's tomorrow..."

"Huh...? That fast?"

"Our parents would agree, right?"

"But we need preparation."

"What preparation? Everything is ready."

"Well...?"

"Yes, I'll just put a ring on your ring finger."

"Hmmm... I'm whatever you say..."

"Thank you darling... I've discussed everything with our parents, they've agreed that tomorrow we'll propose to you. Everything is ready, you are. How's it?"

"Millionth, hehe... What, you want to, right?"

"You, A..."

They came home with a cheerful heart. At home, it seems like the family has gathered. And they made their point if tomorrow was their engagement day. I don't know why Tiara's tears melted because she was happy.

The next day...

The event attended by family and close neighbors felt so solemn. All events are prepared as best as possible. Moreover, Mr. Wisesa who is a photographer, impressed this event is so luxurious. All funds are financed by the Wisesa family.

This time it was Jiho's turn to pin the ring on Tiara's ring finger. The two smiled at each other with thumping chests. Happy of course.

Boisterous applause was heard from the relatives who came. They regretted it one by one to the young couple.

"Congratulations, dear." said Mr. Wisesa to his son.

"Thank you, Dad." Jiho replied full of days.

"One more step, immediately stop this candidate of yours, son... If you can, don't be long..."

"Good, Dad..."

Jiho clasped Tiara's hands tightly, they threw happy smiles at each other.

The show is over, the guests are partially disbanded. They enjoyed the dishes that were served at the dinner table.

"You're engaged, when are you planning to get married?" ask Mr. Wisesa to start the conversation. "Faster is better, right? What do you think, Mr. Toha?" please contact Mr. Wisesa again.

"If I am up to the kids, sir." replied Mr. Toha in a friendly tone.

"Where is Jiho, Tiara?" ask Mr. Wisesa back. I don't know from the beginning, Mr. Wisesa was the most enthusiastic about their matchmaking.

"The driver was quick, Dad. If it could be another week or two." replied Jiho again, as if impatient to propose his fiancee.

"Haha... I can't wait for you, son.." continued Mr. Wisesa and was greeted by the crisp laughter of other family members.

Tiara just smiled down in embarrassment. "Two weeks, son. Let's prepare the show first. Is that Mr Toha?"

"Yes, sir" replied Mr. Toha agreed.

There was a feeling of relief in Jiho's heart. Thank God, soon I will ask you, Tiara. Jiho's gaze implied a meaning like endless gratitude.

That day they passed with a happy feeling.

***

Week pass...

Father and Mother Wisesa will return to the city because there is a sudden business.

"Son, I'm the same old mom. We'll be back before your wedding. In the meantime you take care of your fields here, Dad," Mr. Wisesa told his only child.

"Good, Dad..."

"Take care of yourself, son..."

"Good, Dad. Dad and Mom too, be careful on the road."

They hugged each other. Father and Mother Wisesa took a ride in her private car. Mr. Wisesa is a rich man. He has three houses, the first house is in the same village as Mr. Toha lives in, but now his house is occupied by some of his men who work in the fields. The second house was in the sub-district city that they were currently living in. And the third house is in town.

***

As usual Jiho went to his father's farm. The road connecting the village is actually two roads, the first through the rocky path can only be for walking, can be reached in a shorter time. While the second road is wider, can be passed by a car or motorbike, usually vegetable transportation cars. But the time taken is longer, round the hills and winding streets.

Jiho had long since looked around at his father's workers. Suddenly the voice of someone surprised those who were busy working.

"A... Aaa.... Gawat A.." said one of the field workers named Mang Udin.

"What's up, mang?" tanya Jiho was astonished.

"That's A... Scouts..."

"Why with dad?"

"Juragan's accident A..."

"What...?"

"Yes, A... They died on the spot" Mang Udin continued.

"Innalilahi wa innailaihi roji'un." said another worker.

Jiho felt his body go limp, as if powerless. He fell down with tears flowing.

"A, this is a drink first." said someone while taking drinking water. They brought Jiho home.

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