Bridal Tears And Chameleon Family
Chapter 17 The Peace Effort
Lina did not want to look in any direction. Although the other seven people were focused on Rina, not wanting Lina to return a look at them. Lina felt like being framed when she knew very well that her Father and Mother did not plan this all. If you can ask God for one impossible thing to be realized, Rina wants this meeting to be finished and end with a view of Rina and Elijah who have lived happily together. But Lina realized this could not happen. It is impossible for God to grant the request of a person who only remembers his Lord when necessary whereas nearby there is a sincere servant of God who helps others and always remembers Him. Pastor Simon noticed two families who were silent rigidly, confused about what to discuss. One family hopes the child apologizes quickly, the other family wants the child to hold back emotions for the next few minutes. Pastor Simon exhales slowly, trying to gather energy to start the conversation
“Rina and family. Sorry we came suddenly. We were forced to because we wanted this problem to be resolved quickly. Please listen for a moment. Hold back his emotions. I know it's hard, but please consider this I'm asking for, not Toni or her family. Sorry to be presumptuous,” said Reverend Simon.
Marni and Bambang have the same expectations as Pastor Simon with the addition they hope Elijah sleeps soon so there is no need to be here anymore. Marni, holding Elijah, stroked Elijah's back, hoping that his granddaughter would fall asleep. Bambang saw Elijah's condition and found his grandson asleep. Bambang then patted Marni on the thigh and hinted to her that Elijah was asleep. Soon Marni goes to Rina's room to put Elijah in her bed.
“Rin, I'm sorry. I realized I was wrong to cheat on Helnina. I promise I won't do that again. Love me a second chance to prove that I am truly with our family,” Toni pleaded.
Lina doesn't want to see Toni. He is also upset that there is still nothing Toni does not reveal to all who are here. Tuti turned to Rina. Bambang who watched Toni's family understand very well why they so want Rina to forgive Toni.
“Iya Rin, sorry Toni yes. Sorry Mom failed to take aim at him,” Tuti added.
“Bapak also apologizes. You should be more assertive to make this problem to Toni,” said Agus.
Rina frowned after hearing Agus' words. Does this mean that Agus already knows what Toni did?
“How will we refer to it later and I mean you have a lot of shunningan? You want to cheat again?” Rina.
Pastor Simon was shocked to hear what Rina said. At a glance, he glanced at Toni who looked down lethargic hearing Rina's response. It looks like Pastor Simon got a different version of the story from Toni.
“Oh yes, you did not say that the problem was yes just sorry. Sorry, the pastor knows now. This guy said the reason he cheated was because I was too desperate for him sir to shiver. Turn already dapet, uh even playing the same who loves work,” said Rina full of emotion.
Marni came following to the living room. He sees Toni's family getting depressed. Looks like Toni's strategy to bring her family and Pastor Simon hasn't worked.
“Pak Pastor has been criticized not yet if I grumble this person to meet the same affair he made to the hotel, kiss in the elevator, etc, go into the room do not know how well they keep me until called to the security guard office because it is considered stalker with other visitors?” Rina added.
Pastor Simon begins to look disappointed in Toni. Some of him looked at Toni and shook his head. He did not expect that he would be fooled by Toni's writings. Perhaps if she could leave her status as a pastor for a moment, she would ask God to grant the request of the young woman who had to suffer for her husband's foolish deeds. But Pastor Simon knew he had to continue to perform his function as a pastor who had blessed marriage and baptism in this family. Pastor Simon must keep in mind that what God has united, man cannot divorce. Feeling bad, Pastor Simon clicked in annoyance and looked at Rina.
Pastor Simon took a serious look at Rina, trying to attract her attention and change his stance. He didn't expect Rina until he was reunited with Toni. Pastor Simon hopes this consultation can be a formality only and take what is best for him. That's why Pastor Simon offered to call a marriage counselor. However, Pastor Simon could not be frontal with what he meant. He only hoped that Rina could accept the meaning of him.
“Terus what's in it for me? He feels good to be back again, dapet guarantee that there will be no shamingan. Me how? Must ask him to work, then he will be depressed and end cheating again?” said Rina with a rather high tone.
Pastor Simon clicked softly hearing Rina's response. He should have been able to give a clearer clue to Rina. Toni, Tuti and Agus were unable to respond to anything. Before long, there was the sound of Elijah crying. Marni returns to her room to calm Elijah down. Tuti was seen glancing for a moment at the source of the voice, as if getting an idea to convince Rina to follow the consultation.
“Rin, please join the consultation first. Cassian Elijah. Think of him too. Kasian, still need the affection of his parents,” said Tuti pleaded.
Elijah's cry hardened, as if he was following the conversation that had taken place in the living room.
“Iya Rin, Kasian Elijah. Please don't be selfish. Think of the best for your children,” Agus added.
Rina remained silent. It seems to be focused on something more important. Elijah. Rina's heart began to be moved by Tuti and Agus' persuasion. On the other hand, Bambang and Pastor Simon were even more disappointed with this situation. The words of Agus who had spoken earlier were very heartless. Want it Bambang hit this iron but he did not want to make the atmosphere more chaotic. Pastor Simon continued to look at Rina, hoping to immediately accept this consultation offer so that he could approach Rina for a while and express his intention to be more on Rina's side later. Pastor Simon knew he was wrong, but at least he was trying to save two people from this household.
“You ya Rin? I'll try the day after tomorrow if you want.”
Pastor Simon continued to look at the still downcast Rina, hoping that Lina would see him. Lina looked towards Pastor Simon and Pastor Simon smiling.
“Iya,” replied Rina.
Toni, Tuti and Agus smiled. Pastor Simon nodded his head after hearing Lina's reply. Bambang exhaled, annoyed that he felt Toni would get out of this problem successfully.
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Pastor Simon was still in Rina's living room. He decided not to go with Toni's family who had just left the house of RIna. Pastor Simon whispered something to Rina and Lina fell silent. Pastor Simon nodded his head and left the living room. Bambang who had noticed the confusion of what they both planned.