The Bujang Lapuk
Suddenly Married

The marriage was done at that time. Bian shook the hand of Mr. Ramli who married them. Bian's loud voice showed that the man was completely ready.

In a matter of minutes, the plan that was just a proposal actually turned into a simple marriage. Alya smiled shyly as Bian approached. He kissed the back of the man's hand which was reciprocated with a kiss of the forehead, the cheek eyes of the nose and a glimpse of the lips. Alya's white face blushed instantly getting Bian's treatment that didn't see the situation.

"Patience, Mother! There are many people!" chirp Za half whispered.

Alya who was sitting beside Za further reddened her face from being seduced by him.

"Let you run!" reply Bian did not lose to make Za upset. Za also throbbed.

After the series of events had been completed, the guest who was only a few people was bidding home after meeting. Including Za and her parents. While Bian, tonight might be staying at his new in-laws' house.

Za was still reluctant to talk to her mother who had been silent since. His mother looked really disappointed. Maybe his heart is broken now. Just like when Za rejected Fadhil. Even worse.

"Mother why? Not feeling well?" ask Dad to see his wife slamming into the couch. It was as if the burden he was feeling was too heavy.

"Mom should be happy, our son just got married" added Za's father.

"Happy, Dad. But what about Za?" sahut Bu Rahma is sad.

The single girl in the village is now reduced to one more. That certainly makes Za's mother more restless. Alya, who was far below Za, dared to decide to get married. Even being his son-in-law. Za's mother doesn't dislike Alya. Because Alya's a good girl. It's just that he's worried about his daughter who still hasn't sold out either. What do people say later?

Madam Rahma still seems difficult to accept. His only hope is Bian. The man who had been close to Za. It was even good with Za. But now Bian just married another woman. She is much younger than her daughter.

"Mom can't make Bian marry Za. He has the right to choose his own life partner" Za's father said, trying to give understanding to his wife.

He also rubbed the shoulders of the wife who actually grew sadder. Seen from her teary eyes. Za becomes guilty of not being able to realize her mother's wishes. Although he himself did not want to get married quickly.

"You know, Za. Well-established men who are the same age as you or a few years apart from you would choose the younger ones." The words of his mother did not get any approval from Za. Not because he was disrespectful. But Za was afraid of giving the wrong answer. This eventually made her mother even more sad.

Za chose to go into the room. Change his clothes with a loose negligee. To be more free in the middle of his sudden mood was not good. It's that bad at her age but she's not married. There are many women out there who are even more than 30 years old but still want to enjoy their solitude. Maybe it was just some people's thoughts. Marriage is an achievement of life. After marriage, various life problems will arise. And it takes maturity of thought to solve it.

Recalling the talk the other day with Fatma, Za began to think about her friend's suggestion. Who wants to introduce Za to her nephew. It doesn't hurt to try. If it is happy for his mother only by getting married, then Za will try to fulfill his mother's wishes. He must start to open his heart.

Get out of the room to wash your face and clean your teeth before going to bed. There was no one in the middle room. The house looks empty. Maybe his mom and dad went into the room.

What was heard by his ears then was the sound of knocking on the door. Za looked at the clock hanging on the wall. Nine o'clock at night. The atmosphere of the village is still quite crowded. The sound of passing vehicles, the cry of small children from their neighbors, the sound of a frying pan being hit by a fried rice seller who every night passed in the alley.

Za rushed forward after hearing the sound of knocking on the door. It was Alya who knocked him.

"Eh! New manten. Come in here, Yes!" Za told Alya to go inside the house. Alya is no stranger to the Za family. He used to go to Za's house almost every day when Alya was still tutoring with him. Even when Alya was small, Za's mother often invited Alya to play at home. Alya is like a sister to Za who is just a child. Their families are also close enough.

"I told you to give this to Budhe, Ma'am." Alya handed me the arrangement of the lunchbox.

"What's this?" ask Za.

"So mom ordered most of the food."

"Oh, sit down, yeah. Change the container first."

Za put the food box on the table. Then sit down next to Alya. Looking at Alya's face that wasn't grim, it seemed like something was being harbored by her.

"Mom!" call Alya slowly.

"What's up, yeah. How much you wrinkle your face. The new Manten should be happy, dong," Za replied consoling Alya. He needed someone to comfort his heart. Usually Bian will take him on the road. But now, Za naturally did not want to make Alya jealous by taking Bian for a walk.

"I'm upset, Ma'am," said Alya.

"When why? Isn't it just legitimate relief?"

"That's it, Ma'am. I didn't know that Dad asked us to get married now. I thought I'd just get the marriage proposal later when I'm done with college."

Za giggled amusedly. As per her age, Alya pursed her lips exactly as a little child who was complaining to her brother. "Then what's the problem now, huh? It's okay to go to college even if you're married."

"Yes, but I'm not ready if Mas Bian asks…."

Za closed her mouth as her laughter nearly exploded. Of course he knew the direction of Alya's conversation. Bian is an adult, must have been kebelet farming.

"Yes, it's okay. It's halal."

Alya clicked her tongue. His face showed great concern. It was explained by Za. They've never dated before. Za also knew Bian was the first man for Alya. Maybe that's what makes Alya still afraid to serve Bian.

"Alya, Mas Bian is a man of understanding." Za even extended the word to describe how Bian is a man who has a very good nature.

"You should not be afraid to reveal what is in your heart, what is in your mind. I'm sure Mas Bian will understand."

Alya bit her lower lip and looked still doubtful. "But it's okay if the wife refuses the husband?"

"not resisting. Just delay. You are not used to Mas Bian. Start by making your relationship comfortable first" Za as if an experienced person gave Alya some understanding. She might be like Alya if faced with the same problem.

Alya nodded in understanding but he did not move also to go home. The living room sofa in the house seemed to contain adhesive. Which makes Alya reluctant to move.

"Pantes I've been waiting in the room for a long time. Apparently huddle up here again!" Bian's voice sounded as the man's footsteps entered the house. He dropped down beside Alya without awkwardly

"Udah, just sleep here, Mas. It's the same. Here the mattress is also big. Load up to make a cut!"

Alya was flabbergasted to hear the original Za's words. She looked at Bian, who was met with a blink of an eye by her husband. His head is getting smaller.

"Mas! Don't be teased dong Alyanya. Kasian knows!" hardik Za who finally defended Alya.

Bian also chuckled. Alya was nervous. He's totally innocent for men's business.

"Udah, yes. I'm going to sleep first. Good night, newlyweds!" Za took the food box and brought it to the back. She laughs amusedly at the cold heat Alya has to one room with Bian.

But the laughter was only a moment. When he entered the room, he returned pensive. There was something missing in his life. Her heart, now empty after Bian's status, is no longer her single cousin.