"Kanaya... You were called Mr. Daren in the room," said Kanaya's classmate Maya when she saw Kanaya in the middle, "Assalamu'alaikum..."
Kanaya linked her eyebrows when she heard a familiar voice on Kanaya's ears across the line. Kanaya snorted annoyed with herself.
'Why did I receive this call. Why didn't I know that this is the killer lecturer's number. Huh.. The effect of never saving the killer lecturer's contact number is like this. Ah. Never mind.. Rice has become mush. Absurdly responsible. Just accept the call from the most annoying lecturer,' thought Kanaya.
"If someone says hello, Kanaya answers. You don't need to speak to my future wife," said Pak Daren from across the line.
Duarrrr..
Kanaya was stunned by what the killer lecturer who was on the other side of the line said at this time. Kanaya chuckled in annoyance and Mr. Daren heard Kanaya chuckle in annoyance.
"Don't be too confident yourself. Who is willing to be your wife? Indeed, who is willing to accept your application? "You killer lecturer," replied Kanaya curtly.
"I don't need an answer whether you are willing or not. For me, the most important thing is the blessing of my parents and future in-laws. My parents and future in-laws have given their blessing to me to propose and marry you. "You must be willing to accept my proposal to make you my wife," said Mr. Daren.
Kanaya chuckled again in annoyance at what this very pushy killer lecturer said, "In your dreams, sir killer lecturer. I am not willing to be your wife. Stiff people like kanebo and like to force. I can't possibly live with someone like you. You killer lecturer!" Kanaya scolded.
"I will give you a D grade in my course, the future wife of a killer lecturer." Mr. Daren threatens Kanaya.
"You think I will be afraid of your threats? I am not afraid of your threats. I got a bad grade from the course you teach in the fourth semester. If you want to give me a bad rating, please do. "I would rather get bad grades from you than have to be your wife," said Kanaya, full of emotion.
Tut..
Kanaya hung up the phone without waiting for a reply from Mr. Daren who was on the other side of the line. Kanya put the cellphone back on the bedside table and then pulled the blanket under her feet to protect Kanaya's body from the cold air created by the air conditioner in Kanaya's room.
***
Mr. Daren shook his head when Kanaya unilaterally disconnected the telephone line. Mr Daren stared blankly at the cellphone screen which now looked dark. I don't know why Mr. Daren is attracted to this tomboyish, arrogant and sloppy woman named Kanaya. The student on campus, the killer lecturer, who often comes late to Mr. Daren's class with his candid appearance and attitude according to Kanaya's heart, attracts Mr. Daren's attention and curiosity about Kanaya's figure. Mr. Daren felt a flutter in his heart when he was near Kanaya. Even Pak Daren felt sad when Kanaya came late to Pak Daren's class and Pak Daren punished Kanaya for the sake of discipline that Pak Daren always applied to every student on campus.
Mr. Daren also doesn't understand why Mr. Daren boldly said that he would propose to Kanaya in front of Kanaya's parents when he visited Kanaya's parents' house this afternoon. Mr. Daren just wants to stay in touch to get to know Kanaya's parents and find information about Kanaya. However, Mr. Daren changed his mind when he heard Kanaya's reason for coming late today in the course taught by Mr. Daren. Mr. Daren felt guilty because he was not willing to listen to Kanaya's explanation first this morning. Mr. Daren smiled remembering everything about Kanaya. Kanaya's attitude, Kanaya's appearance and everything about Kanaya can attract Mr. Daren's attention. Who knows. Mr. Daren also doesn't know why Mr. Daren's heart fluttered when he saw Kanaya with all the simplicity behind that tomboyish appearance.
Mr. Daren got up from his seat and walked towards the bed to rest his body after feeling tired all day with today's activities as a lecturer on campus. Ah.. To be more precise, killer lecturers on campus.
***
"Papa.. Mama.. Will there be an event tonight or not?" asked Daren after enjoying his breakfast.
"No Ren. Why yes Ren?" replied Daren's papa named Richard.
"Daren wanted to ask papa for help and mama took Daren to someone's place. "Daren wants to propose to a woman to be Daren's wife," added Daren.
Duarrrr..
Papa Richard and Mama Mira, Daren's parents, were stunned after hearing what Daren said. Papa Richard and Mama Mira looked at each other with eyes full of questions. Papa Richard and Mama Mira looked at Daren who looked relaxed while eating the fruit that Mama Mira had cut.
"Are you serious? Papa didn't mishear what you said, right Daren?" asked Papa Richard.
"Did Daren ever lie to mom and dad? Yesterday papa and mama asked Daren to get married quickly. Daren wants to propose to someone's child, papa and mama don't believe it. Then what should Daren do?" Daren replied with a grunt of annoyance.
"That's not what Daren's dad meant. It's not that daddy doesn't believe it. But papa and mama know that you have always been distant and even tend to be antipathetic towards women. "How can papa and mama not be surprised to hear that you are going to propose to someone else's child," explained Papa Richard.
"After all, Daren doesn't like women who are excessive and only aim for wealth, Dad," said Daren.
"Okay. Whoever is the lucky woman who has won your heart, papa and mama will approve. "Papa and Mama will propose to the lucky woman, Daren," concluded Papa Richard.
"Thanks dad and mom. Daren went to campus first. Daren has a class at nine o'clock," said Daren then got up from his seat and walked towards papa and mama to kiss the back of his parents' hands.
Daren walked towards the car that had been prepared by Mr. Rahman, a worker who specifically takes care of cars for the Daren family. Papa and mama looked at Daren's back with happy smiles after hearing Daren's good intentions.
"Alhamdulillah... our child is finally getting married, yes, ma'am," said Papa Richard.
"Yes, sir. We have to bless whoever Daren chooses, right?" Mira's mother replied.
"Yes ma'am," said papa Richard then embraced his wife's shoulder.
Papa Richard and mama Mira felt very happy after hearing Daren's good intentions. Papa Richard then said goodbye to his wife to go to the office after kissing his beloved wife on the forehead. heading to the canteen this afternoon.
Kanaya hissed before answering Maya's words, "Now?" asked Kanaya lazily.
"Yes Kanaya. It's next year. Later, you have to repeat Pak Daren's course again," Maya answered while teasing Kanaya.
"Damn your mouth. Luckily you are my classmate. If you are a student in another major, I will definitely give it away," explained Kanaya.
"Hurry up to Pak Daren's room now. Instead of having to deal with the killer lecturer yourself later, "said Maya.
"Yes, Maya is the boss. Thank you for the information," Kanaya replied.
Kanaya stepped into Pak Daren's room, the killer lecturer, while grumbling the whole way. Kanaya ignored the gazes of other students who passed by Kanaya and felt strange about Kanaya who was talking to herself all the way. Kanaya sighed harshly when she was at the door of the killer lecturer's room named Pak Daren.
"Come in," said Pak Daren during Kanaya's last beat.
Kanaya raised her eyebrows after hearing Pak Daren's voice from inside the room allowing Kanaya to enter.
"Tumben this is a killer lecturer, the response is really fast," Kanaya muttered while turning the doorknob to Pak Daren's room.
Kanaya entered the killer lecturer's room by chewing gum in her mouth. Mr daren shook his head seeing Kanaya's always slengean attitude.
"What is it, Pak Daren calling me? Are there any assignments that I haven't submitted, Mr. Daren?" asked Kanaya without preamble.
"Do you still have lectures today Kanaya?" Instead of answering Kanaya's question, Pak Daren asked a question to Kanaya.
Kanaya played the lazy ball when Mr. Daren asked a question to Kanaya and did not answer Kanaya's question, "What's wrong with Mr. Daren if I have another lecture or not? Pak Daren wants to give me a quiz or a follow-up exam?"
"I want to invite you to buy a ring for the proposal tonight," replied Mr. Daren.
Kanaya was dumbfounded by what she heard a few moments ago. An idea crossed Kanaya's mind to deceive or avoid Pak Daren's plan this afternoon.
"I still have lectures, Mr. Daren. "Excuse me," said Kanaya then turned around to leave Mr. Daren's room but Kanaya's footsteps stopped when Mr. Daren's baritone voice interrupted Kanaya's movements.
"Never lie to your future husband, Kanaya. I know you don't have class today. I have your lecture schedule every semester, complete with Kanaya," said Pak Daren.
Duarrrr..
Again and again Kanaya was stunned to hear what Pak Daren said this time. Kanaya froze where she stood without daring to look at Pak Daren. Mr. Daren approached Kanaya with a briefcase and also a jacket that was draped over his right hand.
"You wait for me in the car. In a moment I will follow you. Your motorbike will be delivered by one of my men to your house," said Pak Daren.
Kanaya was still motionless in place without responding to what Mr. Daren said to Kanaya. Pak Daren sighed softly seeing Kanaya's current attitude.
"Kanaya..." Mr. Daren called Kanaya.
"Noisy. Kanaya heard what Mr. Daren said. Yes Mr Daren. Kanaya will wait in the car," replied Kanaya, rushing out of Mr. Daren's room and heading to the parking lot where Mr. Daren's car was. Mr. Daren shook his head at the attitude of Kanaya, Mr. Daren's future wife. For some reason, when he was with Kanaya, Mr. Daren felt happy and entertained. Even though many lecturers talk about Kanaya with all the qualities that a tomboyish and slangy woman has, Mr. Daren has his own assessment of Kanaya. Pak Daren said don't judge a book by its cover.
***
"Which ring do you want Kanaya?" asked Mr. Daren when they were in a luxury jewelry store.
"Why ask me sir. Mr. Daren is the one who needs the ring, right? Not me. How would I know something like that. I just don't like things like that. "It's complicated," answered Kanaya in a relaxed manner.
Pak Daren smiled with Kanaya's attitude. Meanwhile, Kanaya looked indifferent when she realized that Pak Daren was looking at Kanaya before choosing their engagement ring tonight. After choosing several rings, Pak Daren chose a ring with a simple yet classy style. A titanium ring with a solitaire diamond was Mr. Daren's final choice after choosing the ring alone without the help of Kanaya who was playing on her cell phone next to Mr. Daren.
"How about we eat Kanaya first?" asked Mr. Daren.
Kanaya shook her head, "I want to go straight home, sir. I'm tired," Kanaya replied.
"Okay. "I forgot that you also have to rest for the proposal event tonight," continued Mr. Daren.
Kanaya rolled her eyes lazy with the answer given by Pak Daren. Kanaya walked ahead of Pak Daren without answering the words of the killer lecturer on the campus. Mr. Daren followed Kanaya's footsteps who were in front by shaking his head at the absurd attitude of Kanaya, the future wife of the killer lecturer.
***
Mama Nayra knocked on Kanaya's bedroom door to see her eldest, who the killer lecturer would propose to in a few moments. After knocking several times on Kanaya's door but there was no reply from Kanaya's room, Nayra's mother turned the knob on Kanaya's door which was unlocked.
Mama Nayra shook her head seeing the eldest still curled up under Kanaya's favorite thick, fluffy blanket. Mama Nayra really couldn't stop thinking about the eldest who was still asleep in dreamland when it was half past seven in the evening. Meanwhile, Pak Daren and his parents visited the Kanaya family's house at seven in the evening like what Pak Daren had said the other day.
"Kanaya.. Wake up dear.. It's half past seven in the evening dear. Pak Daren and his parents will be here soon dear," said Nayra's mother while pulling the blanket that covered Kanaya's body.
Kanaya stretched her body when she heard her mother's soft voice. Kanaya slowly opened her eyes and smiled when she saw the beautiful face of Nayra's mother in front of Kanaya at this time.
Hoaammmmm..
Kanaya yawned widely in front of Nayra's mother. Mama Nayra shook her head at her eldest's behavior.
"Come on.. You have to quickly take a shower Kanaya. "You only have thirty minutes left before Mr. Daren and his family arrive home," said Mama Nayra.
"Kanaya is still sleepy Ma. Is it possible to replace the application with the same one or not ma'am. "Kanaya doesn't want to marry that killer lecturer," replied Kanaya.
"There's no need to be careless, Kanaya. "How can a proposal be changed like that," exclaimed Mama Nayra.
"There mom. "There are proposals and even marriages like that in the novel, Dear Mama Kanaya," added Kanaya
"Kanaya... Hurry and take a shower!" said Mama Nayra.
Kanaya got out of bed and went to the bathroom when she saw that Mama Nayra's expression had changed. Yes. The twins Kanaya and Kayana really understand Mama Nayra's character. Especially if the bull's horns are above Mama Nayra's head which indicates that Kanaya or Kayana will not be well soon. Mama Nayra carved a sweet smile on her pretty face seeing Kanaya running scared into the bathroom. Mama Nayra knew that the Kanaya and Kayana twins would be more afraid of Mama Nayra than Papa Devan, so Papa Devan asked Mama Nayra to see Kanaya in the room before Pak Daren and his parents arrived at the Kanaya family's house.