The Dilemma of One Night Love
Chapter 36

Airin was surprised by the words of his father Angga. Then he came forward, and looked into the eyes of his father Angga for the first time with courage.

"I don't need accountability, all this time I gave birth and took care of Ringga well without Angga, I'm here just want to ask for blessing for a marriage that is established between two families," answer Airin firmly.

Angga's parents just kept quiet and gulped in response to Airin's words. Airin then looked at Mona sharply, until Mona also remained silent.

"We will stay married" Angga said.

"You go home first, I'll talk to my son" Angga's father told Airin.

"Sopier! Take this lady home!" his father Angga shouted, then a middle-aged man came and Airin left from the presence of the Angga family.

Throughout Airin's restless journey, she is at a loss to explain what to her parents. Afraid if later this marriage is canceled, then the residents will think if the slander of Mona and Dina is true.

Airin did not dare go home, he sat on a park bench. See the beautiful stars shining on a clear night. Slowly her tears came down, when she realized that her life had never shone anywhere, all seemed dim, even as her heart tried to brave fate, but still nothing ended happily.

After almost midnight, Airin returned home. His mother ran when she saw Airin walking in, then hit Airin on the back for fear of not getting word from Airin and Angga for most of the day.

"Where's the Angga?" ask father.

"He was discussing something with his family," replied Airin softly, then with a staggering body walking towards his room.

Airin lay on her bed, crying and muffling with pillows to avoid being heard by her parents. His fear deepens, if eventually this marriage will not happen. Airin was confused to run away and go where else.

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The next day, Airin busied himself with work. If both his father and mother ask about Angga, Airin tries to keep dodging and goes straight into his room, Airin also did not dare to go to his brother's house to pick up Ringga because his brother would also be furious if he knew Angga's parents had not given his blessing.

The day was quiet and empty, everything looked different and sometimes Airin was still waiting for the person she missed to pick her up in front of the store where she worked. Airin shut herself up and refused to talk about marriage again. Hope seems lost.

2,3,4 days passed…

Airin sat in the living room to discuss this problem to his parents, after Ikmal always urged Airin to give an answer. Moreover, Angga has never been seen in his rented adjacent to the house of Ikmal.

Airin let out a long sigh, then told one by one the problems, starting from Angga's parents who had difficulty releasing Angga with Airin because he still had business relations with the Mona family. Later, Airin also told if Angga's parents could not accept Airin because it was already affectionate with Mona whose life was equivalent to the Angga family.

The uncertainty began to be felt, when the mobile number Angga can no longer be contacted. Ikmal asks Airin to drive her to Angga's house, but Airin refuses because he does not want to be seen begging for love in the Angga family. Moreover, it has given the choice of wanting to take Ringga away. Airin is better off releasing Angga than losing Ringga.

Some long daydreams fill the void, about old stories and old friendships. This is the first meeting between Angga, Mona and Airin.

That time …,

Airin remembers how Mona, so enthusiastic to come to a futsal Junior High friendly match between her school and the school next door. It turns out not just want to watch the game, but meet with Mona's heart that secretly makes Mona not calm.

After the game was over, Mona withdrew Airin's hand. Then, meet with Angga and the three get acquainted with each other. Airin was stunned for a moment then, looking at the student who was currently touching his right hand to get acquainted. The two eyes between her and Angga who could not escape each other, on the sidelines by Mona's smile that immediately pulled Angga's hand and introduced themselves.

Then Mona says if you want to get to know Angga more closely, and tells if Mona knows Angga, because her father is a friend of her father Mona. Seeing the gaze of Angga who still continues not to turn to Airin. Airin was bowed, then Mona who realized immediately said that Airin already had a girlfriend. Airin meng "yes" right because she knows, Mona really likes Angga.

The lie also boomerang for Airin, who turns out they are one school in the same High School, the three often spend time together and study together. Airin eventually realizes that he also likes the student figure Mona likes, even when Airin knows Mona is expressing love to Angga, Airin promises to hide his love alone in silence.

Angga who always makes him nervous and excited when leaving for school, Angga who is smart and good at sports lessons, Angga who has a sweet smile with brown eyes that shine. 'Love is that wrong?' that sentence is always shackled.

And finally, their two eyes looked at each other again and this time was closer than the previous days. The rain back then was really heavy, and both Airin and Angga only had the intention of taking temporary shelter earlier. When the sound of lightning strikes, Airin reflex hugs Angga, and Airin does not dodge when Angga's lips touch him slowly until he gulps repeatedly.

'If this love is wrong, it can be right'. The sentence was terbesit, after Angga touched Airin's body slowly at that time. And Airin didn't want to back down this time.

And at this time …,

That wrong love will still be a mistake …

Airin regretted himself, then cried. Pervertedly looking at the necklace Angga gave, and also seeing the heart-shaped pendant hanging to make him hypnotized for a moment.

His heart pounded, when he heard the sound of Angga's car. 'Am I imagining?' Airin is still muttering. Then his mother knocked on Airin's room door and told him that Angga had come.

Airin wiped her tears, then came out of the room. Airin was surprised by the condition of Angga, because his body was battered. Airin approached and looked at Angga, venting his longing.

Angga then knelt down, and pulled Airin's right hand. Take the red box out of his pocket.

"Do you want to marry a coward like me?" said Angga, then take out the ring and put it on Airin's ring finger. There was no answer that came out just a smile wrapped in tears.