The Catastrophic Dalton

That afternoon at five o'clock, not many visitors crowded the wooden chairs that had been neatly arranged by the servants. It is a bit of a dip, but it usually doesn't discourage the young people from spending the night at the coffee shop.

Raja and Amita, are the lovebirds who came first shortly after the waiter flipped the closed writing to open. Amita's jacket was a little wet just like Raja. They simultaneously took off their jackets and then draped them on the back of the chairs next to them. He sat facing each other waiting for the waiter to come handing him a menu book.

"Umm, me ... toast with hot chocolate, Boo," said Amita while looking down at his cellphone.

"Okay, I'm just a crispy mushroom. So we can exchange the taste, hehe .." replied Raja who also took out the cellphone from his pocket.

The waiter came with a menu book and a piece of paper to take the order. Before the menu book was handed over, Raja had already mentioned what they both ordered. Immediately accompanied by a nod by the waiter, the sound of the cafe doorbell rang. The three of them turned their heads in the same direction, but were ignored by the maid later.

"Dalton!" called Raja to the newly arrived visitor.

Dalton smiled, turned his head to where the sound came from to find Raja raised his hand, waving to call him. After lowering the folds of his pants, Dalton walked over to the bench in the corner where Raja and Amita were.

"Sorry over time, Bro," he said to his older cousin, then greeted Amita who greeted him with a smile.

"We just arrived, take it easy! Isn't it rushing outside?" said Amita.

"No, sis ... just drizzle. But my pants got splashed by water because of the damn car," Dalton once again patted his pants which were soaked with water mixed with a little bit of mud that stuck to them.

"Haha, that's why, you have to buy a car ... how come you really like going around by motorbikes," said Raja with his lips tilted to mock his younger cousin.

"Hell, like a spoiled child. After all, riding a big motorbike is cool too."

Amita replied to Dalton's denial, "is that right, bro ... so you can do it all right? Haha .."

"Haha, Amita always do the best! Really understand what a boy think!"

"Off course .. if I don't understand, how could your brother stick to me. Hahaa ... right, Boo?" Amita glanced spoiled.

Raja looked away irritated by his girlfriend's tweet. But it is true, so far Amita are the best understands himself among the rows of women who have been on his crush list. With Amita, he was also dating the longest. Previously, Raja's relationship with his exes was only stuck in a matter of months and even weeks.

"Yes ... the prospective mantle," said Dalton indifferently as he sipped the mineral water he was carrying in a plastic bottle.

Raja only smiled, glancing at Amita, followed by the reddened expression of his lover because he did not expect to get a sweet surprise on their second anniversary.

"We're getting married, Boo?" Amita insisted, shaking Raja's hand.

"Ah, you fool, Dalton! it's not a surprise anymore!" he snorted irritably.

"Hahaa, I am sorry Bro, I thought Amita already knew that you were going to propose to him."

"What?! Of course not! you brought the ring, you idiot!"

Amita listened to the ridiculous debate between the brothers. Raja's surprise is messed up by Dalton and it makes Raja confused about covering up his plan. Amita tried to look calm and relaxed, she didn't want to get too excited when she knew Raja would propose to her.

"Hahaa .. sorry, I forgot. I often hang out with you guys, so I forgot that this time I came with an important assignment, haha ... ouch, stupid me!" Dalton laughed unceasingly, tears in his eyes unstoppable.

Amita smiled at Raja who cursed in annoyance. He actually hasn't really thought about marriage yet, but if her boyfriend asked him then he wouldn't refuse of course.

"Never mind, Boo .. its okay," Amita's hand reached out again to rub the back of her lover's hand.

"Watch out you, Dalton!" grumbled Raja, still annoyed.

"So ... want to grumble all the time?" Amita sarcastically glanced at Dalton, who was starting to calm his laughter.

"Yes, Bae, it's already caught. So the plan, umm ..." Raja glanced spoiled at Amita who was shining waiting for him to continue his words.

"I'll propose to you today, huh ... I know you won't refuse, right?" Raja continued confidently, staring steadily at Amita, his lover.

Amita smiled. His heart is like a blooming flowers garden. He nodded slowly, not realizing that his cheeks were getting wet with emotion.

"Hey, are you crying?" Raja rubbed his cheek gently.

Silence was created. Dalton looked away the other way, making private space for the lovebirds next to him.

"Ehem ... here, Bro." Dalton then stood up afterwards.

A small glass case covered in dark blue velvet was placed on the table. "At least you can wait for me to go first, huh!"

Dalton looked away as the waiter placed their orders on the table. Outside, the rain fell suddenly hard. He braked his steps, turned back to look at his cousin who continued his romantic moment with his idol.

"Shit!" Dalton shrieked softly.

Dalton's cell phone vibrated, he glanced at it then put it back in the black waist bag he was holding.

"Bro!" His shout broke Raja's focus.

"Damn ...!" the curse was restrained. Amita quickly silenced Raja's mouth. "Boo, it's a bad habit, huh .."

Dalton stepped closer to Raja who was again annoyed because of his naughty cousin. "What else!"

"Outside it's pouring rain, umm.. may I borrowed the car to pick up Gia."

"Argh! Hell! You! Really ...!" Amita pinched Raja's arm not gently this time.

"Keep calm, Boo. We're still here for a long time anyway. We're not in a hurry, so the rain stops, we can go back by Dalton's motorbike."

Raja was not really annoyed with Dalton, he only felt annoyed because the plan was disbanded due to the ignorance of the child who did not want to be called spoiled.

"Once again you make a riot ..." threatened Raja who was pushed aside once again by Amita.

"Bring this, hurry up," Amita smiled, handing the car keys to Dalton, getting a sharp glance from Raja.

"Ughh that kid! I'm sorry I told him earlier. Just asked to get the ring, the pay is asking to borrow the car."

"Boo ... you not tired of grumbling all the time? Hey ... look at me! Do I have a problem if we ride a motorbike? It's actually fun, being able to speed up while hugging you from behind."

"It's not like that either, that kid has ruined our moment. Twice!"

"Haha, Boo, keep calm! Come on, lets continue eating!"

Dddrrtt-

Raja's cell phone vibrated. The name 'Dalton' is written in capital letters on the screen.

"Oh right! Disaster again!"

"Let me answer, okay! ... Hello, Bro?"

"..."

"Haha ... umm.. sorry, I think he's forgot. The button is on the right side of the steering wheel, just press it."

"..."

"Haha, he's still really frustrated with you. So I was told to take the phone. How, can you?"

"..."

"Ah, okay. Thanks, Dalton. Yeah ... be careful."

Raja waited, he wanted to know what was said by Dalton and Amita laughed back.

"The fuel runs out, hahaa, hmmpff, just be shy!"

"Ha!!" Raja opened his mouth wide. He completely forgot to refuel. "Then, Dalton filled fuel at the orange pump, right?"

"Big No! On the side of the road, haha .. the problem was already breaking."

"Aargghh! My car...!" Raja grabbed his hair in a huff, followed by Amita's loud laughter.

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