The Midnight Radio
Episode 44

"Well, Bang Win? Not going to the gathering?" nyx asked in surprise when she saw Bang Win coming down.

"Well, Oxu's back too?" ask again.

"His return was accelerated, because there was a panic right aftershock," replied Bang Win.

"Oh the Cianjur huh? Yes, he went in. Nyx settle this first," he said while drying the car.

I invited Bang Win in to meet my mom. Just like Nyx, mom was also surprised to find we had come home.

"Mama think still tomorrow home, mama just want to send a message to Oxu, nitip buyin vegetables at the top," kekeh mama.

"Well, Ma? Semalem was shocked all because of the earthquake, so it was mending back home," I replied leaning back on the sofa.

"Bang Win, coffee first, huh? Nyx makein," Nyx said as soon as he entered. Before Bang Win replied, he headed straight for the kitchen.

"Help Nyx there" whispered Bang Win.

"Let's do it, Nyx who wants to be alone," I glanced back.

At the time of introducing mama and Nyx, Bang Win had reprimanded me because I did not call Nyx with the frills of brother, mas, aa or anything to show respect for a sister to her brother.

However, when Nyx and I explained that calling each other names only applies at home, Bang Win understood. In fact, Nyx said that in the past, I did call him brother. As time went on, Nyx thought I wasn't just a sister. You could say we were friends, filling each other and complementing each other, right after papa died. There was nothing I hid from him, and vice versa. And since then, I've been used to calling her Nyx without any frills.

"Win, get some rest in the guest room" said mama.

"Yes Ma, makasi. But later, Win wait for Nyx's coffee," replied Bang Win smiling.

Mama nodded and stood up, "Mama stay if that's it?"

Bang Win replied with a nod as well. "I'm always comfortable in your home" she said as her mother walked back.

"Yes, just stay here if so," said my origin.

"Can. Soon enough, huh?" sahut again. I just nodded slowly.

"Nih Bang Win, drink first. Does it fit in there really feel the earthquake?" nyx asked with three cups of coffee. "Now, cappuccino Oxu," he said.

"It's Nyx, really. Not at the point of the earthquake. Don't love in Cianjurnya how," I said.

"Nyx is also the same kemen-men open donations for refugees. We say the things they need so much that for now is a decent dress for the fathers. You see many who donate clothes worthy of wear for mothers. It became the fathers of refugees even on pake negligee same gamis."

"Seriously?" ask Bang Win in shock.

"Yes Bang, now we donate as needed on site. Not picky, but even so kasian if not exactly according to the needs of rich instant noodles or food. Instant noodles are already a lot, one tent is all noodles. Not to mention rice and other things. Well now the need for men's clothing, blankets, toiletries, the same baby equipment including formula milk. So take that first first," explained Nyx.

"I also want to make a social service that results in the donation of Cianjur refugees. I'll ask for a list of refugee locations and what is needed?"

Not without reason Bang Win said that to Nyx. Nyx is a former student of nature lovers who used to join many organizations. This made him have many friends, most of whom were volunteers. In fact, his two best friends, Putra and Galih, are members of the National Agency for Search and Relief, better known as Basarnas.

"Ready! I'll love Bang Win" replied Nyx. "Indeed, Bang Win wants to do what?"

"The plan is live acoustic music. The filler is the musicians who have come to Radio Rebel" explained Bang Win.

"Well good! It's open to the public, too, right? If Nyx's gonna bring in no army?"

"May, go ahead."

We spent up to an hour later chatting at length before Bang Win came home.

"Win, take it? Make it at home. Let's not bother looking for food again," mama handed me a paper bag containing food because Bang Win refused to eat.

"Ngga. No parent feels bothered by their children. Careful huh? Call Oxu if you're home." Bang Win nodded and greeted the mother.

"Oxu, I really found the family figure I want in your family" he said before entering the car.

"Bang Win wants me to tell my mom to adopt Bang Win?"

"That's not what I mean" he replied.

I laugh. "Quiet Bang. If we marry, my family will be Bang Win's family too" I smiled back.

"Aamiinu. Can't ya?" he mumbled slowly.

"Could be! There's no need for blood to be a family" I said.

"No, I mean, can't ya I'm going to bed you in the near future?"

I began to look into his eyes fixedly, "If Bang Win is indeed ready. Please say mama. But before that, I also really want to be known to the Bang Win family. Regardless of what Bang Win used to have to do with them, I have nothing to do with it at all. They will be my in-laws. I also want to serve them as a son-in-law."

Bang Win smiled nodding and entered his car after shuffling my hair gently. I myself remained standing on the porch until the car completely disappeared from view.

***

"Oxu, come here!" call Nyx as soon as I get in.

"Naon?"

"Sit here first," asked Nyx to pat the carpet next to her. Mom was not long to join us.

"Nyx same mama has agreed, if you are already the same Bang Win, we agree" said Nyx.

"Well, from yesterday's mom and Nyx don't agree?" many wonder.

"Gee! That's not. Not agreeing you're related. I mean Nyx, marry me. When it comes to mah from yesterday we agree too."

"Any right, Ma?" manya curious.

"Yes, please Oxu. Mama saw Win was a good person, responsible too," replied Mama.

"If even from a broken home family and have a bad past, but if Nyx says, Bang Win great can survive until now," added Nyx.

"Yes Oxu said, please talk to my mom. But Oxu also said that he wanted to know his family first. Even though until now their acceptance to Bang Win is still a bit like that. Though Oxu knew himself, Bang Win had made peace with himself and put aside his ego, trying to get close to both. But yes the name of each already has another partner, their new partner is meddling too," I explained.

"Ngga anything. Importantly, Win has been kind to both. If they don't accept it, it's their own business and just proves that they're selfish parents. In essence, just let Win's parents want to behave like what, the most important thing is that Win does not come to do the same. Let God soften the hearts of Win's parents" said Mama.

"Yes ma," I replied. "Keep, if Oxu is married, it means to step in Nyx dong?"

"Yes, why? Marriage is not about the first born who must first marry. If Oxu is ready, please. Nyx kan cowo, late little no problem really. Bang Win is late so there are still people who want to," he shouted glancing at me cynically.

Mama and I chuckled.

"But really, Oxu. Mama from the first time was the same Win. The way he came here was very polite. Especially if you ask permission to deket same you. The more here the more salute mama, want to invite you to go, ask permission to mama," added mama.

"Well yeah! Nyx is a guy, so really understand how a guy whose intentions are serious or a guy whose intentions are just messing around. What Nyx saw anyway, Bang Win seriously. I'm Nyx galakin, sinisin, jutekin, still abstaining from retreat." Nyx leaned against the wall. "Sok oruhlah, just marry me. Let's get a damn thing."

I laughed and hugged Mama then Nyx tightly. "Makasi Nyx," I said.

"Ox! Aing teu can breath! (Ox! I can't breathe!)" nyx exclaimed at me instantly releasing a hug and chuckled.

"The purpose of breathing aing is achieved mun nempo maneh jeung mama breathe happily (my life goals are achieved if you see you and mama live happily)," continued Nyx ruffled my hair strongly.