The Bujang Lapuk
Bian Proposal

"Bian wants to propose to his daughter Mr. Ramli, Paklek."

Za let out a sigh of relief. After hearing if Bian was going to propose to people's girls. Mr Ramli's daughter, Alya? thought.

He opened the door to hear his certainty. Pretending not to know, Za sits next to her father. His mother's face was a little disappointed. Maybe it's because Bian is going to propose to someone else, not Za.

"Are you sure?" ask Za's father to Bian.

"Already, Paklek," replied Bian confidently.

There has been no news of their closeness. Bian migrated to Borneo five years ago. At that time, of course, Alya was still Junior High. Because now the girl has only been in second semester.

"Have you been close to Alya?" ask Za's father again.

"It's never been near Pakek. Only through Ghani" replied Bian. Ghani is Alya's older brother who is Bian's friend.

"But Alya have you asked? Is he going to or not?"

"It has. Bian met Alya in person."

Za's father nodded in understanding."When are you planning to propose to her?"

"Later tonight, Paklek."

Everyone in the room was shocked. With the exception of Za's father who looks unchanged his expression. He nodded slowly.

Bian is an adult, his decision must have been well thought out. Especially to propose to people's children. Za's father was convinced that Bian was really serious about his choice.

"Yes already. Do you want to go there by yourself or be accompanied?"

"Bian was going to be alone. But his father Alya said, he asked Bian to bring the parents. To prove Bian's seriousness."

Za and her mother were only listeners to the conversation of two men of different ages. Za had no intention of chiming in. While his mother, may be surprised to hear the intention of Bian proposed to their neighbor's child.

After talking about his plan to propose to Alya, Bian asked for help to be accompanied by Za to find a hand to take to Alya's house. He will come with Za's parents. Of course it is more appropriate to bring souvenirs even though their homes are close together.

Because the time was urgent, they looked for a cake shop close to home. Bian did not know which cake was worth taking so he handed Za the choice. Soon Za took the best seller cakes at the cake shop. A few minutes to choose the cake, they came out of the cake shop with 2 boxes of cake.

"Mas, buy fruit too, don't you?" ask Za.

"May," answered Bian doubtfully.

They also stopped by the fruit shop opposite the cake shop. Za picked some fresh fruit and asked the store clerk to wrap it in a parcel basket.

"So Mas Bian bought the ring yesterday for Alya?" za asked as they waited for the parcel to be wrapped.

"Yes" said Bian Sumringah.

"That's a surprise, Mom. Secretly direct the proposal."

"Emang Alya is getting married?"

"If you are ready to apply, you are definitely ready for marriage, Za. If he still wanted to mess around, Mas Bian couldn't possibly dare to go this far. Mas nyari serious," said Bian answered Za's curiosity.

"If you want to be serious do not be the same leaked, Mas. Still unstable, later if suddenly changed his mind how?"

Bian thins his lips. "Mas will be the code. Which must keep the ship running stably so that passengers do not join the boat."

Za nodded slowly. He did not doubt Alya. Although she was young, she knew how Alya thought. The girl was once one of his students at High School. Even since Junior High has been tutoring on Za. Alya is beautiful and smart. It's not wrong that Bian chose her to be a life partner. Although still young, but Alya is a mature figure of his thinking.

It's just that, what he must realize, after tonight, maybe Za won't have much time with her cousin's sister. Although they are not yet a legitimate couple, but Za must keep Alya's feelings. By keeping a little distance with Bian. Za will really feel lonely.

"Come, Za!"

Za gasp. He rushed out of the plastic bench. Following Bian who had walked first to the bike. It's getting darker. They did not have much time left because they had to prepare everything that would be brought to Alya's house.

Some cake boxes are already decorated with ribbons. Same with fruit parcels. Za set it on the dining table. Waiting for his father and Bian to return from the mosque.

Za's mother had been living in her room since. Since Bian finished talking to his father Za. Either they are dressed up, or they are sad because their expectations are not in accordance with reality. Za doesn't want to bother her mother. Since then he was busy preparing souvenirs that will be taken to Alya's house. He did not want to tease his mother in the middle of her mood that might not be good.

The two men entered. Bian who was already wearing a batik shirt went into his room to replace the sarong he wore with material pants. So was Za's father.

From inside her parents' room, Za saw her father come out with her mother who was already wearing neat clothes. Brocade game with matching veil. His face was already polished thin. Looks beautiful even though her face is cloudy.

"You're coming, Za!" said Bian.

"Huh?! Why?"

"Help him with you" Bian replied, then he chuckled.

"Ash, ik!"

Za went into his room. Replacing his babydoll with a bridesmaid uniform dress one of his newly worn friends. Despite only jumping one house, Za still polished his face. Of course he didn't want to snap the camera with a pale face. Because the moment of application will certainly be immortalized in recordings or pictures.

Za and her mother brought piles of cookies and various fruits. A bit of a hassle because only the two of them were carrying it. It's impossible if Dad or Bian took her.

Greeted warmly by the owner of the house, they go inside. In addition to Alya's family, it turns out that in the living room held by Lesehan there is already Mr. RT and several other people including village leaders. The rest Za doesn't know. Maybe the host's relatives.

While waiting, Alya was taken by her mother out of the house. Looks beautiful wearing kebaya and thin make up.

"Blink, Mas!" whispered Za teasing the stunned Bian staring at Alya. Bian looked down again

The application event begins. A surprise was found once again. When Za's father reveals the intent of their arrival, Mr. Ramli accepts Bian's proposal. But also at once asked Bian to marry Alya that night. For reasons not wanting both of them to fall into adultery. Because the temptation will certainly not escape to ensnare them.

"How about, Bian boy?" ask Mr. Ramli.

"God willing I am ready." replied Bian confidently.