The Three Chosen
143. Congregate
Todi stands in front of the fence of Santoso's house. It had been ten minutes he was standing there with an erratic feeling. There was a sense of haru, fear and longing that filled his heart at that moment.
Todi recalls Tiara telling him that if Santoso and Yamini invited him to dinner, Todi's feeling of happiness wasn't overbearing at the time. All day long he always smiled as if he had just won the lottery. It makes some of his co-workers confused but also happy when Todi tells him why.
“ Congratulations, Bro, hopefully this will be a good start. Relationships are rich, easily destroyed but easily intact again. Well, stay smart if we just to take care of it to stay durable..,” said co-worker Todi.
“ After this reassure them that Lo ga will make them disappointed again, Tod. Moreover, Big Sister Lo is dear to the same Lo..,” said another.
“ Yes, definitely...,” said Todi with a smile.
Todi let out a long sigh before advancing to press the house bell. A moment later Tiara's face appeared to be poking out behind the door.
“ Om Todi, come in Om..,” greet Tiara with a smile.
“ Yes...,” said Todi hesitated while stepping into the house that had been his residence first.
Todi inhales deeply the distinctive aroma of the house that has always made him comfortable from the past until now it is with caution. Suddenly an old voice he longed for called his name.
“ Todi...,” call Yamini from the dining room doorway.
Todi turned his head and quickly stepped towards Yamini who seemed to stretch out his hands. Then Todi hugged Yamini tightly and now they both cried to make Santoso and Tiara moved.
“ Maafin I'm Brother..,” said Todi while crying and rested before Yamini.
“ Yes, Brother already sorry You Todi..,” said Yamini in between sobs.
Moments later Todi breaks his embrace and turns to look at Santoso who is standing gallantly beside Yamini.
“ Maafin I Mas...,” said Todi while kissing the back of Santoso's hand solemnly.
“ Both Tod. Mas also apologized for being rude to you.” said Santoso while hugging Todi tightly.
For a moment the atmosphere in the room was dominated by the sound of crying. Tiara smiled seeing the three people she loved could get back together.
“ Um, when do we eat it if the cry continues to be rich gini..,” said Tiara to resuscitate everyone.
“ Oh Yes. I forgot my son. Come on, take Om Todi to the dining room. We eat now...,” said Yamini as she wiped her tears.
“ Ready Mom, come on Om...,” take Tiara with you while holding Todi's hand and taking him into the dining room.
That night they regrouped in the dining room in a thick family atmosphere. No more crying of sadness. There was only a happy laugh that filled the corner of the room. Occasionally Yamini steals a look at Todi as if she does not dare to look him in the face.
From his seat Yamini noticed a scar on Todi's face. Yamini remembers that Todi's face wasn't like it was. Realizing that the older brother noticed the scar on his face made Todi smile.
“ This wound I got when the genie sent by the shaman failed to carry out his duties Sis..,” said Todi.
“ Uh, what do you mean..?” yamini asked unkindly because she did not want to pry old wounds between those who had just made peace.
“ Alhamdulillah.., what injury can not be lost Tod...?” ask Yamini.
“ Rich can't Brother. But gapapa. This wound all ngingetin Me so as not to commit crime again in the future.” said Todi relaxed.
Yamini and Santoso nodded in agreement with Todi. Then they moved to the living room and continued their conversation there.
“ Um, there is an important thing that I want to take tonight with Brother and Mas..,” said Todi.
“ What..?” ask Santoso and Yamini together.
“ I want to get married..,” says Todi shyly.
“ Married..?” yamini asked in disbelief.
“ Yes Brother. Why the rich brother's face is that, do you believe that I'm getting married. Or because my bad face makes Sister doubt if there is a girl who wants to be with me.?” ask Todi while pouting to make Santoso and Tiara laugh.
“ No, not by Big Brother..,” said Yamini panicked while trying to persuade Todi.
“ So who is the woman who made you want to marry Tod..?” santoso asked in between his laughter.
“ His name is Hani Mas. Just as the name means honey in English, Hani is also a sweet person Mas. His words are sweet, basically everything in him is sweet effect Mas..,” jokes Todi.
“ Semanis honey..?” tiara didn't believe it.
“ Ck, You don't believe. Ok, tomorrow Om will bring it here and get to know you. Don't be surprised if Om can also get a sweet girl for Om to marry.” said Todi while rounding his eyes to make Tiara laugh.
“ Do not be lulled by the same physical appearance aja Tod. His character and faith are paramount. If the physical appearance of mah can be covered with expensive make up, but if ahlak and faith it is reflected in everyday life.” said Santoso reminded.
“ Yes Mas..,” says Todi.
“ Right Well. He should also be able to accompany you in Tod's joys and sorrows. Don't just fit happy to be won eh difficult turn left..,” said Yamini added.
“ Yes Brother..,” says Todi.
That night Todi again got wise advice from Santoso and Yamini. Things that have long been lost from his life are now back Todi gets. He seemed to listen seriously to all the advice without interrupting. In the heart of Todi happy because he could again hear ‘ocehan’ the older brother who used to be for him like a can of rhombus but now like the sound of sweet and soothing strings.
After feeling enough, Todi also resigned. He promised to return by bringing the wife he told me about. Santoso, Yamini and Tiara also let go of Todi with a happy feeling.
“ May Todi be happy with his choice and be able to stay at home well later.” Yamini said as she stared at Todi's increasingly distant back.
“ Aamiin...,” say Santoso and Tiara together.
Santoso, Yamini and Tiara were still standing on the porch of the house until the figure of Todi disappeared into the darkness of the night.
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