That night, at Mr. Poniman's house-- it was quiet. Everyone in the house was fast asleep. Understandably, since this afternoon they were very busy cleaning the house and arranging the furniture that was not neat. They prepare dishes and cakes that will be used for the banquet at Sri's proposal ceremony tomorrow morning.
Sri was seen sneaking around carrying a suitcase and bag. She left the house slowly. Not far from her house, a car was waiting for her. And Sri got into the car. In the car there was a beautiful woman sitting in front beside the driver. That woman is Sri's childhood best friend Zara. Apparently since this morning Zara has not left for Jakarta. She waited for the night to pick up her friend.
This is what they planned yesterday. Since a day ago, Sri planned to run away from her house. She did not want to be arranged and married to the nephew of the village head. They were on their way to Jakarta to the airport to pick up Bahadır.
"How was it safe? Did everyone in the house sleep?" asked Zara.
"Already, They are fast asleep Zar, maybe tired." Answer Sri.
"Thank goodness! I was so nervous I was afraid you'd be found out. I can't imagine if they found out." Zara said.
"Are we doing the right thing Zar? Honestly I feel scared to do all of this. I'm afraid my father's illness will relapse again. And they will definitely turn on me if something happens. I'm very confused Zar. Am I an ungodly child who doesn't know how to profit?" Sri asked Zara with a guilty face.
"Sri, calm down, everything will be fine. Think if you accept Anton's proposal and then marry him. I'm sure the same thing will happen again. You will become Anton's victim. And your parents will definitely be more sick and feel guilty." Zara replied trying to calm Sri.
After traveling for several hours, at exactly 7 in the morning they arrived in the city of Jakarta. They stopped at a restaurant to eat.
"Finally arrived. Sri, let's eat first, I'm really hungry." I said Zara.
"Yeah, I'm also hungry Zar, since last night I haven't eaten at all, because I'm stressed thinking about all this." said Sri.
In a different place, Mrs. Warsinah-- was walking towards her youngest child's room. She knocked on the door, no one answered. Finally, Mrs. Warsinah--asked Endang.
"Since this morning, Mother knocked on Sri's door and there was no answer. Did you see Sri? Where is she?" Mrs. Warsinah asked-- to Endang.
"Why? I haven't seen her come out of room since earlier. Could it be that Sri fainted. Endang guessed with a worried face. Because last night her face looked tired, lethargic, so I told her to rest in her room." Said Endang to her mother.
"What? Is that true? How is it? We'll just bang on the door, please. Please call your husband and tell him to knock on Sri's door." Mrs. Warsinah said--
"Okay Mom, I'll call my husband first." Endang replied.
After a while the door was finally knocked on by Endang's husband. However, the room seemed empty. No one. There was only a pillow and bolster covered with a cloth. The three of them were shocked at that moment. When the phone is called the number is not active.
"Could it be that Sri ran away, Mom? Said Endang.
After a while Ningsih and her husband came over. They was shocked to hear that Mrs. Warsinah was crying.
"What happened Ma'am? What's wrong with Sri? Where is Sri?" Ningsih said to her mother.
"Sri ran away from home." Mrs. Warsinah replied--with a worried face.
"I don't know how lucky it is to be a child. It's always a pain for parents." Ningsih said.
From the beginning, Ningsih didn't really get along with Sri. Because Sri is always spoiled by Mrs. Warsinah--her mother. Ningsih was jealous of her sister.
Not long after, Mr. Poniman also came. Pak Poniman heard their conversation that his youngest daughter had run away from home.
"Is that true nduk? Sri ran away from home?" Pak Poniman asked Endang and Ningsih.
"Yes, sir. Sri ran away." Said Ningsih.
At the same time, it appears in front of the house there are 2 cars stopped. It turned out that Anton's family had arrived. Sri's family was confused and embarrassed about what to say to them later when they found out that Sri was not at home.
Endang and Ningsih rushed to the front of the house to welcome Anton's family. It was also seen that Anton and Mr. Kades walked over to Mr. Poniman-- and Mrs. Warsinah--
"Good morning Mr. Poniman." The village chief said.
"Good morning sir, please come in." Said Mrs. Warsinah--and Mr. Poniman.
They are all welcome to sit down. After a few minutes, Anton and Pak Kades appeared asking about Sri.
"Oh yes, why hasn't Sri Pak seen yet? By the way, where is Sri?" Anton asked.
They were all silent and looked confused, at a loss for how to explain. Suddenly Ningsih said, "Sri ran away from home."
"What? You guys are not joking. Seriously. Said the village head.
"Poniman, is it true what you just said?" Anton said with a surprised face.
"I'm sorry Mr. Kades, son Anton. What Ningsih said my daughter just now is true. Sri ran away. This morning when her mother called her in an empty room. She only left a letter." Mr. Poniman said with a confused and scared face.
Then Anton saw and read the letter, "Sorry my father and my mother and all of you. Sri was forced to leave the house because Sri wanted to make her own life choices. Sri only wanted marry the man Sri loves. Sri has found the man. For my father and my mother, don't worry! Sri is fine. Greetings from your daughter, Sri Lestari."
"Totally outrageous, you all have disgraced our family." The village chief said with a face full of anger.
"I am very disappointed with Sri's attitude and actions." Anton said holding back his emotions.
"Is this your reply to my family? I don't want to know, now you have to look for Sri until you find her. Excuse me." Mr. Kades said as he left Mr. Poniman's family house.
The incident was witnessed by many people present. How embarrassed they were then.
Mrs. Warsinah could only cry at that time. Meanwhile Mr. Poniman was silent and his face was pale. He finally fainted.
"My husband.. my husband..," said Mrs. Warsinah while crying hysterically.
The two daughters-in-law carried Mr. Poniman the old man into the room. After a while, Mr. Poniman finally woke up.
"You didn't think it could turn out like this. Sri was really desperate and embarrassed the family. We have to find Sri until we find her. The village head must be very disappointed and embarrassed. You don't feel well and feel guilty towards the village head's family. Sri must be found as soon as possible. He must apologize to the family of the village head. This family has done a lot for our family.
Mr. Poniman said to his children and his wife.
Elsewhere Bahadır sent a message that he had arrived at the airport. Sri and Zara were seen walking and got into the car to go pick up Bahadır to the airport.