Nayra placed a navy colored invitation with beautifully engraved writing on her desk. Nayra tried to neutralize the suddenly chaotic mood after reading the invitation. Ardi's wedding invitation with his new girlfriend or often called the bridegroom by his good friend Alma. Four years of being in a relationship with Ardi and helping Ardi's career from the bottom to success in fact does not guarantee a relationship will continue to the marriage level.
Ardi's betrayal was clearly recorded in Nayra's memory when Nayra visited Ardi's house in the afternoon to teach. The unlocked front door and the sound of sighs from Ardi's room on the second floor could be heard very clearly in a very quiet house. Tears dripped down his cheeks seeing the man he loved making out with another woman on the bed. Ardi, who was surprised to see Nayra in the room, immediately picked up the clothes that were scattered on the floor and put them on and spoke to Nayra.
" We broke up. You already know everything, right?” Ardi said without guilt some time ago, still clearly recorded in Nayra's memory.
Nayra left Ardi's house firmly and wiped away the tears on her cheeks. I don't deserve to cry over that asshole. Too dear my tears to cry them. Nayra made up her mind about it.
Two weeks have passed since the affair was uncovered. An invitation was received by Nayra at the school where Nayra teaches.
"Are you okay Nay? "Alma, Nayra's friend since childhood, was worried to see Nayra who was daydreaming
"Nay" Alma gently shook Nayra's shoulder when she didn't get a reaction from Nayra
Alma's voice broke Nayra's thoughts about the past that Nayra had to forget soon.
“I'm okay Al”
"Are you sure Nay? “
"Absolutely sure. What's on your mind Al? You must think I'm hurt and broken hearted. Ah.. Sorry Al.. There's no point in breaking my heart. In fact, I'm grateful to know his rottenness before I married him."
" Ah.. Nay.. I salute you. great”
"Must be Al"
"Are you sure you're coming Nay? “
" Very confident. I'm fine Al. The day after tomorrow, Al
“Okay. I'm going to class first, Nay. there is a clock"
"Yes Al. I'm going to the canteen. Hungry "
Nayra went from sitting to the canteen while Alma entered the class to teach.
The weekend was spent by Nayra and Alma attending Ardi's wedding, Nayra's ex-boyfriend. Nayra stepped firmly up the aisle to congratulate Ardi followed by Alma behind Nayra.
“Happy On. May samawa " Nayra clasped her hands to her chest congratulating Ardi. Nayra deliberately didn't shake hands with Ardi because Nayra didn't want to touch Ardi's dirty hands.
Nayra shifted to congratulating the bride in the same way as she did to Ardi.
"Hope you don't suck Di. Letting go of diamonds by pebbles " Alma quipped and whispered in Ardi's ear. Ardi did not budge from Alma's words
After shaking hands with the bride and groom, Nayra and Alma immediately returned to their respective homes.
"Are you back Nay? “ Rara asked Nayra's mother to see Nayra was busy watching TV in the living room
"Eh.. Mama.. When are you coming home? Doesn't mom have business with dad outside? Nayra kissed the back of Mama Rara's hand
"You have a habit when you are asked, you ask back"
"Hehehehe" Nayra's grin echoed in the living room
"Was Ardi's wedding? Are you okay Nay? “
"Uh... Mama is exaggerated like Alma. Calm down mom. Mama's daughter is a tough woman. It's not in the dictionary of life that Nay laments the fate of her ex-ma's marriage."
"Thank goodness then Nay. Mama is relieved to hear that"
"Where's daddy? “
"Papa is calling his best friend in Nay's room. Oh, Nay.. Later that night, Papa's best friend will come to the house to have dinner together. You are not going anywhere, Nay”
" Yes mom. Nayra wants to correct the children's assignments today, ma'am"
"Mama to the room first, Nay"
Nayra nodded her head in response to Mama's words that had passed into the room. Soon, Nayra walked into the room to correct her students' assignments.
The sun leaves its bed and changes the moon to illuminate the earth when darkness arrives. Papa's friends whose names Nayra just found out were Mr. Raka and Mrs. Tania had come to Nayra's house and were sitting in the living room with Nayra's mom and dad's best friends.
“Nay. Get to know Uncle Raka and Aunt Tania, Papa's friends from high school," said Paj Sigit, introducing his best friend
"Nayra" Nayra greeted politely shook hands and kissed the back of Papa's best friend's hand
"While all are gathered, let's get straight to the point, Raka"
"Yes Git. Can "
"Nay.. Actually, Om Raka's purpose here is to propose to you. We agreed to set you up with Devan, uncle and aunt's son."
Duaaar..
It was like being struck by lightning in broad daylight. Nayra rolled her eyes when she heard Papa's words. Remind Nayra what day it is today so there are many unexpected things that Nayra has to go through today. In the morning, Nayra came to her ex's wedding, while in the evening, Nayra heard the word matchmaking, which had never even crossed her mind.
“Matchmaking pa? Nayra was nervous asking papa
"Yes Nay. Devan agrees with this match "Papa answered Nayra's question
Nayra swallowed her saliva with difficulty hearing Papa's words. Nayra glanced at the man named Devan who was sitting across from Nayra
"Auntie hopes Nayra will accept this match and accept Devan as a package"
"A deal? Nayra was confused by Aunt Tania's statement
"Yes, Nay.. Aunt, I'm sorry before that Devan already has a daughter. His wife died of bleeding while giving birth to Kayra "
I don't know what Nayra felt after hearing the statement from Devan's mother. Married to a widower with 1 child? It was never on Nayra's mind. Moreover, this marriage is an arranged marriage of their parents.
Naira exhaled sharply. Trying to release the weight that is now on his shoulders.
"Sorry.. Can I talk to Devan first? “
"Yes Nay. Can "
"Thanks Aunt"
Nayra gave Devan the code to follow her to the garden behind the house. Devan walked behind Nayra. They sat on a wooden bench in the middle of the garden.
"Why did you agree to this matchmaking? ' asked Nayra without looking at Devan
"I don't want to hurt papa mama. I also want Kayra to have a mother. But if you want to refuse that's fine. Moreover, my status is a widower with one child "
Huh..
Naira exhaled slowly. Tonight's mind is messed up. If Nayra refused this match, it would be the same as Nayra hurting her parents who had hopes for this match like what Devan had said. If Nayra accepts this match then her life will change drastically to become a wife and mother for Devan's children.
Dilemma.
It was difficult for Nayra to determine the best decision so as not to hurt the hearts of many people who were at home tonight.
“Can I still teach if I'm married? The question came out of Nayra's thin red lips
"I will not curb kanu and I also will not forbid you to work"
" You are sure? “
"I'm not a person who likes to deny" i
Bismillah..
Nayra is determined to make the best decision for her parents who have great hopes. Nayra will be determined to live her destiny with a strong heart.
"I accept this arrangement
