It was late at night when someone called and knocked on the living room door. It turned out that the one who came was the village head. He gave the news to Mr. Poniman-- that Anton had an accident, his bone was broken.
Therefore, the village head said that Sri and Anton's application was temporarily postponed until Anton's condition completely recovered and improved.
"I'm sorry, Mr. Poniman. We and the family were forced to postpone Sri and Anton's proposal ceremony. Because Anton had an accident last night in Jakarta." The village head said with a sad face.
"How is his condition, son, Anton, sir? We are sorry, sir, for the misfortune that befell son, Anton." said Mr. Poniman -- with a worried face.
"Thank you, Mr. Poniman. But don't worry, the proposal plan will still be implemented. However, while waiting for Anton's condition to improve, sir. We apologize, this is beyond our plans."
"It's okay, Mr. Kades. It name is a disaster. Humans can only plan, God decides. Later I will convey this to Sri Mr. Kades. We pray that Anton gets well soon, Mr. Kades." Mr. Poniman said--
"Okay sir, thank you for your prayers. Maybe tomorrow morning I will go to Jakarta to visit Anton. I'll let you know later, Mr. Poniman, you don't have to worry too much. Everything will be fine." Mr. Kades said to Mr. Poniman.
***
In the living room Sri and Mrs. Warsinah -- have heard about the conversation
Mr. Poniman and Mr. Kades. The innocent girl was daydreaming and in her heart she said in her heart, "Maybe this is the way if God doesn't allow me to be engaged to someone I don't love at all and I don't know at all."
It was true that she had met Anton. But that was about 22 years ago when they were both small.
Suddenly a voice broke the innocent girl's thoughts, "Mother, mother, come here for a moment. The village head just came here. He reported that Anton had an accident. So your proposal with him was postponed until Anton's condition improved." Her father said.
"Maybe God didn't want Anton to propose here So he had an accident." Sri answered innocently.
"Stop! You can't say that Sri. We wish Anton a speedy recovery. What will happen when the village head hears this? Mrs. Warsinah warned her youngest child."
"Besides, Sri already has a man of her own choice, Mom. He's more handsome, and better than Anton. Really, Mom. He wants to come to Indonesia to propose to Sri;" Sri said with a face full of confidence.
"Who is he? Which person and what is his name? How come you never told Mother. And as far as I know, there are no men close to you now." Her mother said.
"The man's name is Bahadır. He is from Turkiye. He is not a random person Mom. I think he is a billionaire. He works as the head of his family's carpet company. Sri met him on an online dating app. He said he loves Sri, and wants to propose to Sri as soon as possible, sir, Mom!" Sri said.
"Are you dreaming? There are a lot of scams now, you know, there are a lot of bad people out there. Don't trust people you just met. Especially through cyberspace. They lie a lot. We don't know their daily lives. future husband. Don't buy a cat in a sack." Her mother said.
"Obviously, he is very different from Anton, whose origins are clear. He is also from a respected family. His family are clear. And you have also known his family for a long time. Mr. Kades is a good person. He often helps our family. You don't make your father ashamed." said Mr. Poniman advising her daughter.
"Your father has a point, you know. Just imagine if the man is a con artist or a criminal. Like in those soap operas, you know. It's scary for you to imagine that. said her mother.
"But Mom, Sri is very sure that Bahadır is not the man that mom imagine. He is polite and also has great respect for women. Sri will prove that what Sri said is true." Sri said trying to convince her parents.
"Never mind! Don't fantasize too much, Sri! You won't change your mind. You have to do what your father says. Anton is the right man for you." Mr. Poniman said firmly.
Immediately, Sri went straight to the room and informed Bahadır via a short message. She said that her engagement with Anton was postponed. At the same time Bahadır directly contacted her via video call, he told Sri that his planned departure to Indonesia was also postponed. It was very unfortunate that the carpet factory owned by a foreign man caught fire.
"Sri, sorry, I can't go to Indonesia this Sunday. My carpet factory here caught fire. I had to postpone my flight to Indonesia." Bahadır said with a sad and disappointed face.
"What did you say? Burned? How did that happen?" Sri asked Bahadır with a very worried expression.
"It's a long story, never mind don't worry. Maybe I can come to Indonesia in a month's time. Because here I have to finish my business first." Bahadır said explaining to Sri.
"Okay, I really understand your current condition. As the head of a company, your duties and responsibilities are not easy, full of risks and challenges. I will also not be selfish to force you to come here to leave your factory and company there. And there are also many people who need you more. Many employees depend on you for their family life. God willing, I will patiently wait for you until you come here to propose to me. After all, my application here was postponed because my candidate had an accident. They are waiting for my candidate's condition to recover first." The innocent girl explained.
"May I call you Aşkım? With a slightly seductive face." Said the blue eyed man.
(Aşkım means My Love in Turkiye).
"Aşkım? What does that mean?"
Asked Sri With a confused and curious face full of question marks. Understandably, the girl does not understand and understand Turkiye very well.
"Aşkım means My Love. And you can also call me by the same name. How? Are you willing?" Bahadır replied with a flirtatious face.
"Hmm, okay I will. Oh yes, do you want to teach me your language." Say Sri
"Yes I will, Aşkım." Bahadır said.
"Sen ok güzelsin. Art ok seviyorum Aşkım." Bahadir said. (You are so beautiful, I love you so much my love).
Because she didn't understand Turkiye at all, Sri just smiled at him. But her face was full of question marks.
"Aşkım, what did you say just now? I don't understand at all Aşkım." asked the innocent girl.
"Secret, you have to figure out the meaning yourself Aşkım." Bahadır . said
"Arrggg.. you're cheating Aşkım. You can speak Indonesian fluently, while I can't speak Turkiye. Okay, I'll learn Turkiye myself. Watch out, I'll reply later." The girl said.
***
Suddenly the man's personal assistant called, he answered the phone and paused the video call with Sri. His assistant explained that according to eyewitness accounts, someone had deliberately set fire to his carpet factory. And that person is likely an insider. People who have been working in factories.
Bahadır showed his assistant who was the mastermind behind the fire incident that hit his carpet factory. However, his assistant said that the person who set the factory on fire had covered his face with a cloth. His face is not so clearly visible on cctv.
Holding back his emotions a little, Bahadır finally made his way to the living room. He was thinking hard and still wondering in his mind. During this time, he felt that he had never had an enemy.
He was still confused about what had happened. There had never been such an incident in years. This is the first time this has happened. His mind was full of questions. Who set fire to his factory?