One day I was greeted by Mamah, whose face was full of cheerful smiles.
"Cep Ujang you know or not" said the Mamah before my conversation
ne day Sim Kuring visited the yeti's house to convince the information.
Incidentally she was eating with a man, pisidi yeti in front, while the man's position was rather protruding inward, it was blocked by the wall so it was unclear.
Without saying anything, Sim Kuring held out his hand to shake his hand. He welcomed the arrival of Sim Kuring by positioning his left hand far forward, because at that time his hands were dirty with food marks. His hands trembled as they trembled on the feast. It seems that the separation from Sim Kuring was a farewell that was too hard to bear.
That was the last Kuring Sim met him. Until now, Sim Kuring has not received any news.
While Dedi, years later, invited Sim Kuring to a yeti wedding. However, Sim Kuring was not present because it was not the time to bring it up.
A few months later the Black Staliion attended for the same reason. That's the last day I hear their names. Except for Dedi, I met him when I was at the Unisba Faculty of Law while fishing.
The first time he heard his name was when Sim Kuring approached a group of young men chatting. "Si Ea's younger brother, saha ngaranna Bas, asked Djadjam, Kang Djojoh's younger brother.
"Oh Poppy!" Answer Abas, younger brother to One Kuring Sim. "Fun!" Djajam continued. The second is from Ms. Sim Kuring "Ema ka Bi Toto is in Ergulo, but Ema doesn't want to. Ema in my anterkeun Slave small, funny, Pinter sings. " Apparently, Mrs. Sim Kuring, before maybe afterwards, stayed in touch with Poppy's family, so she said her son was good at singing.
stay in touch with Poppy's family, thus saying that his son is good at singing.
At that time Sim Kuring was the first time, Mother sim Kuring said a funny word, causing a misinterpretation: "If you are matched with that child, Ema Agrees."
Since high school, Sim Kuring has had a family rule, not dating before he has his own income. With this interpretation, Sim Kuring became curious to meet a little girl who was cute, engrossed in singing.
One day Sim Kuring's younger brother had a white friend, an ordinary handsome man.
After chatting for a long time, Sim Kuring became curious, because it was already night, it was time for bed.
Sim Kuring approached them. It turned out that he was Ea, who later found out his name Sim Kuring was Herman. He is in a trance, bickering with his mother.
at that time, my family rules ware very strict,let alone bickering, arguing just a little is not commendable forbidden act.
I ordered it, apparently my advice softened his heart At that time he also said goodbye to go home. This situation makes Sim Kuring step foot into the house of the cute, clever singing.
One day, he complained that he was being pressured for reasons that were not clear by Ujang Sahri, Sim Kuring's teacher who was both respected and feared.
finally I plug my chest, defending a friend. The teacher did not accept it, in the end there was an exciting fight, of course I lost. But never mind, the important thing is to defend a friend. Awareness continues, so my ideal type of woman is small, petite, beautiful, smart which is her, Poppy.
Continues Again "Could this be what is called love at first sight" So the interval between monkey love and first love is one semester.
because at that time I was in level 2 1/2, or 5 semesters, 5 more semesters were finished.
Finally Sim Kuring was received with great gratitude. It's also fun to chat with a mother who is friendly and open. The world seemed to be getting brighter. A few days later, I always visited his house. I began to uncormfortable at home.
I feel a different atmosphere compared to the house. Since then I have always visited his house, both before college and after school. That too feels less, he wants like taking medicine 3 times a day. Everytime I come. I was wellcome.
I confided because for one semester after separating from the belo eye, I felt restless, upset, miserable. Apparently, I was well received.
"Anyway, if Cep Ujang experienced anything, just confide in your mom. Don't talk to others.
I was encouraged, like a tit for tat. Since then, our chat has been more about confiding in me about education and family that presses the mind.
I came to know his name is Poppy Aliswati Hertin, unfortunately his nickname is eneng.
He attended junior high school 2 Bandung. Favorite school after junior high school 5 Bandung.
I thought he was accepted because of his intelligence because I saw his family as a big, simple family.
his father is retired. So money doesn't play in this case, I'm starting to admire it.
Until the time comes, Mamah borrows a motorbike for Eneng to use, for some purpose.
At that time I was amazed. men her age couldn't use motorbikes. Moreover, this is a little girl. Maybe he's hanging out. The problem is his family does not have a motorbike.
Since then, he has always welcomed me with great joy, because he was able to borrow a motorbike out of the house. And I feel more happy because I can make him happy. Meanwhile I became even more engrossed in chatting with Mamah.
"Si Eneng asked for permission to go out playing with her school friends. Si Ani is just jealous of Si Eneng. Si Eneng is still young, but someone is already waiting for her. Meanwhile, Si Ani is already an adult but is still unsold/single," Her Mother said, closing the conversation. The Author chose to believe Her Mother.
Today, the Author was riding a new motorcycle, a Vespa. The Author was doubtful whether Si Eneng could ride a Vespa or not. If not, the Author was ready to help Si Eneng learn how to ride it. To his surprise, it turned out that Si Eneng borrowed the Vespa, which meant she already knew how to ride it. Where did she learn? The Author let Si Eneng kick up the kickstand herself so that the Author wouldn't have any doubts.
Previously, the Author had a personal experience with a Vespa. At that time, Mang Andang, Ceu Ai's husband, owned a Vespa. The Author wanted to move the Vespa to the yard to warm up the engine. The Author's standing position was just like when handling an ordinary motorcycle. When the kickstand was lifted, the Vespa tilted to the right. Because of its heavy weight, the Author's body was dragged down, falling to the right.
Si Eneng had her own impressive way. She leaned forward slightly and tilted her body a bit to the left. As soon as the Vespa's kickstand was lifted, the Vespa tilted to the left and was braced by her body. After that, she pivoted her body, and the Vespa spun around with her. Finally, it was ready to be kick-started (di-slag). Once it started running, Si Eneng immediately hit the gas. Truly amazing.
One day, Her Mother wanted to visit her older sister in Cibatu, her hometown. The Author tag along, while Si Eneng did not because she had to go to school. Upon arriving there, the Author was introduced to her sister by Her Mother as Si Eneng's future husband. The Author was also introduced to Si Eneng's cousin named Epi. Teh Epi was the wife of Sanusi, whose nickname was Kang Uci. Kang Uci was the son of a general. Nevertheless, while the one who was a general was his father, Kang Uci himself did not have a steady job, so their household lived in simplicity.
We—the Author, Cecep, and Teh Epi—smoked Djarum Coklat cigarettes together. While smoking, Teh Epi kept commenting, "Bitter! Bitter!". Even though she kept saying it was "bitter," Teh Epi continued to puff on the cigarette. On the way back, the Author asked Cecep, "Cep, has Teh Epi just learned how to smoke?" "She is actually a pro at smoking, but her cigarette of choice is Dji Sam Soe," Cecep answered. "No wonder she called Djarum Coklat bitter. If I had known, I would have bought Dji Sam Soe," the Author said. "Never mind, it's already done anyway." We arrived back home safely.
One day, Si Eneng wanted to borrow the motorcycle. The timing clashed with the Author's college lecture hours. The Author then negotiated with Si Eneng. The motorcycle could be lent on the condition that Si Eneng was willing to drop off and pick up the Author from college. Si Eneng agreed. The Author set out together with her. After arriving, the Author immediately went to his lecture, and Si Eneng headed back. When it was time to go home, Si Eneng had not arrived yet. The Author waited at the gate. After about 15 minutes, Si Eneng appeared. The keys were handed over, and the Author took over the steering. While having Si Eneng as a passenger on the back, the Author felt happy. Hopefully, matters like this would happen again and continue continuously.
Being in a relationship with Si Eneng was like being with Aryati. The difference was that if Aryati wasn't accompanying the Author, she would stay in her room, whereas Si Eneng would go out of the house to party. As a result, the Author refused to visit on Saturday nights. The Author designated Saturday nights as Si Eneng's freedom to go out partying.
That Sunday, the Author went to visit Si Eneng. Si Eneng, whose neck was wrapped in a wide handkerchief, met with the Author. A glimpse of her neck that wasn't covered by the handkerchief revealed red welts. What else could it be if not hickey marks (bekas cipokan). The Author became intensely jealous, but upon whom could that jealousy be unleashed? The Author ended up being cranky and frustrated all by himself. His feelings became unbearably stifling. From that moment on, the Author refused to come again on Sundays. Thus, on Saturday nights and Sundays, the Author no longer visited Si Eneng. If the Author felt a longing to meet, he would come on weekdays.
This Saturday night, the Author felt bored and frustrated, so he went to Kang Asep's house. It turned out Kang Asep was getting ready to play a gig at the Braga Hotel. The Author joined Kang Asep. The Author became a roadie by carrying Kang Asep's bass guitar. While Kang Asep performed with his group, The Primas, the Author watched along with the guests in attendance. Once the performance was over, we were treated to a meal by the hotel management. The Author was treated exactly like the band members. The Author ate at the same table. This made the Author happy. The following Saturday night, the Author joined again. On the third week, the Author had an idea for Si Eneng to perform as well. The Author conveyed this idea to Kang Asep. Kang Asep passed the idea to Kang Toni, the vocalist and leader of The Primas. Kang Toni allowed Si Eneng to perform. The Author conveyed this to Her Mother. Her Mother agreed.
The long-awaited Saturday night finally arrived. The Author intended to pick up Si Eneng. At the threshold of the entrance, Si Eneng's voice could be heard loudly, "No way! (Embung!)" The Author thought Si Eneng did not want to be with him. The Author turned back and went on his way (OTW) to Gedung Merdeka. Behind the building was the house of the parents of Hery, the drummer. The Author asked Hery to pick up Si Eneng instead. Hery agreed. We went together, each riding our own motorcycle. Upon arriving at Si Eneng's house, the Author informed her that someone was there to pick her up. It turned out Si Eneng was willing. Si Eneng rode on the back of Hery's motorcycle, while the Author followed closely behind them.
The time for the performance arrived. As usual, Kang Toni performed glamorously. After completing three songs, ending with The Primas' signature song, Funky Party, Si Eneng took the stage. Si Eneng's beginning went smoothly, but during the chorus, just like what happened during the Pop Singer Competition, Si Eneng's voice suddenly squeaked (ngajuit). God knew how to punish Si Eneng. That was her punishment.
"Dark clouds" began to gather just as the Author had returned from Si Eneng's house. "You often go to play at Poppy's house, don't you? You are in love with Poppy, aren't you?" the Author's mother asked. The Author did not answer because he remembered his father's strict warning never to have a girlfriend before being able to earn his own money. The Author's intention toward Si Eneng was not to date her, but he only wanted to wait for her until she grew up.
In addition, his father advised that when socializing with peers, knowing them is a must, but blending in completely is a no-no. Thus, the Author became a homebody. Unsocial and introverted (kuper). Miserable and lonely. Yet, he had to go through all of it because the Author realized he had many younger siblings. The Author had to become a successful person (orang jeneng) so that he could help his parents take care of his siblings. This scene is accompanied by a song titled Burung dalam Sangkar (Bird in a Cage).
Bird in a Cage
Am I not allowed to know this world Must I live all by myself Alone and in solitude
Am I not allowed to know affection Affection from someone Whom I love
Life is like a bird Inside a restricted cage Even if my cage were made of gold It would be better for me to live in the vast forest
Ooh I want to be free Free in this universe Free to love my beloved
Am I not allowed to know love Must I live all by myself Alone and in solitude
Ooh I want to be free Free in this universe Free to love my beloved Free to love my beloved
Love for Si Eneng had changed everything. The sun no longer felt dim. The room no longer felt cold and haunting. It felt warm. Si Eneng was a symbol of the Author's rebellion against his parents. The Author became full of passion for life. The Author was no longer miserable and lonely. "Ema (Mother) does not approve," she said in a loud voice. The Author gasped in shock. "Why, Ma?" "Poppy often smokes."
As far as the Author knew, the one who liked to smoke was Teh Enur, an elementary school teacher who looked after the girls on Gambir Road. That information must have been obtained from Bi Toto's family, whose house was close by around there. Definitely. "I haven't seen Poppy smoke yet," the Author argued, making an excuse. "In front of you she doesn't smoke, but behind your back, she smokes." His mother remained stubborn.
The Author gave in. There was no winning an argument against his mother. But the Author could no longer back down. Love for Si Eneng surpassed everything. Consequently, Si Eneng became a symbol of the Author's rebellion against his parents. Love must win in this rebellion. Love wins all. This problem was shared with Her Mother. Her Mother looked sad. This scene is accompanied by a song titled Love Wins All.
Love Wins All (Since the song lyrics are written in Korean characters, the text is not included here. So, when this scene plays, one just needs to play the song).
The logical consequence was that the Author had to stop depending on his parents. The Author had to be able to earn his own money. The Author conveyed this to his father, stating that he would take a leave of absence from college for a while. The Author would look for a job. After getting a job, he would work while studying. Hearing this, the Author's father shed tears, regretting the Author's decision. Nevertheless, even though the Author did not attend classes, the tuition fee every year was still paid by his father for up to 3 years. As for the Author, let alone studying while working, just securing a job itself was incredibly difficult.
One day, when the Author visited Si Eneng, Si Eneng borrowed the motorcycle. The Author felt happy because he felt represented by the motorcycle being close to her.
If a musician accompanies a song in the key of A minor, and then the singer fits better in D minor, usually the accompanist fumbles around looking for the notes. The Author had the solution. Theoretically, the Author could determine the key transposition accurately. This was conveyed to Her Mother with great pride. However, Her Mother's comment carried a negative tone. So it sounded discordant to the Author. The Author was deeply disappointed. The Author only just realized that he had done the exact same thing before. At that time, Her Mother had said, "Cep Ujang, Si Eneng's voice is getting sweeter and sweeter." "But compared to Dewi Yull, it's still a long way off," the Author had replied. The Author's intention was that Si Eneng shouldn't just stop there. Si Eneng had to keep practicing a lot.
"Well, obviously," Her Mother had replied with a sour, frowning face (kurawed haseum). So now the Author understood. "Treat others as we wish to be treated."
Besides the Author going to Gambir Road, Kang Djodjoh also frequently went there to meet Kang Hendar, one of the members of Kulawargi Jayagiri who was his close friend. Kang Djodjoh's arrivals apparently caught the attention of Ani. A young girl who was sweet-complexioned/dark-skinned (hitam manis) and still single. One day, due to facing who-knows-what, Kang Djodjoh came to Gambir Road in a state of severe intoxication. In the yard of Kang Hendar's house, Kang Djodjoh vomited repeatedly. It was Ani who patiently massaged the back of Kang Djodjoh's neck while Kang Djodjoh emptied the entire contents of his stomach. Nevertheless, Kang Djodjoh could not leave his lover, Rina. Thus, Kang Djodjoh and Ani were not meant to be together. Perhaps Kang Djodjoh's closeness with Ani was simply because she was his best friend's younger sister.
One day, Kang Hendar handed over 5 copies of passport-sized photos of a beautiful girl. Her hair fell long and loose. Kang Hendar said the girl's name was Tati. She wanted to become a member of Kulawargi Jayagiri. After weeks passed, Kang Hendar did not show up. The same went for Tati. The Author went on his way (OTW) to Gambir, but Kang Hendar was out. So the Author inquired about the girl named Tati. It turned out she lived on Ergulo Road, not far from Gambir Road. After meeting her, it turned out the girl was even more beautiful in person compared to her photo, only now her hair was short. The Author asked if she was still joining Kulawargi Jayagiri. It turned out she canceled her intention because she did not get her parents' permission. The reason was that her older brother was a mountain climber. One day, her brother climbed Mount Gede along with 4 other climbers. Her brother became separated from the group and got lost. The next day, he was found deceased. The Author understood.
One day after returning from college, the Author was handed a copy of the Pos Kota newspaper. "Read it!" his mother commanded. The Author immediately read a title printed in quite large letters: "Poppy, the Party Queen. Wherever there is a party, Poppy is there. Attending even when uninvited." The Author felt no need to read the article because the headline already represented it. The Author looked at his mother's facial expression. It seemed that now it was no longer just a matter of disapproving of our relationship, but it had reached the stage of hatred. The Author's mother referred to Si Eneng as a "wildflower" (Kembang Buruan).
The Author took the newspaper—which his mother said was from Mang Cucu, Kang Djodjoh's father—and brought it to Her Mother. Her Mother read it. "Indeed, a journalist came here asking for money. Since I didn't give any, they reported bad things about Si Eneng. But later on, they will report about Si Eneng reciting the Qur'an (ngaji)," Her Mother commented. Even if there were subsequent positive news about Si Eneng, it would not change the situation because the first impression is decisive.
One day, Pak Heryana, Si Eneng's father, said, "I allow Si Eneng to go to parties because at home there is no delicious food, unlike at a party." Pak Heryana's understanding of parties at that time was wrong. Parties back then did not serve any dishes. Let alone meals or cakes, even water was not provided. So parties at that time did not involve eating, but what they did was ajojing (dancing). Dancing merrily to upbeat music and hitting the dance floor, embracing the opposite sex to a soulful rhythm. For a youth who could not contain the surge of his lust, he would unleash it by kissing his partner's neck intensely until red welt hickey marks (cupang) appeared. The Author did not want to correct that misconception out of fear that her father might end up forbidding her, and Si Eneng would turn around and dislike (malik ngewa) the Author. The Author would not be able to bear living under Si Eneng's hatred.
That day, overcast clouds hung low. At any moment the rain could fall, but the Author wanted to see Si Eneng immediately. The Author went on his way (OTW) on foot. The Author did not care if he would be poured over by rain and drenched to the bone; the important thing was that the Author met Si Eneng. However, the rain poured down just as the Author arrived at the house. At that time, Pak Heryana was reciting the Qur'an. The Author offered his greetings (salam), and it was answered by Cecep. The Author did not know whether Si Eneng was at home or if she was currently outside. What was clear was that the Author's desire to meet Si Eneng was not fulfilled. It was always like that. Si Eneng... Eneng was never there when the Author needed her.