Butterfly In You
Chapter 3: Asking for Mother's Blessing

Thin smoke emerging from the surface of the warm tea was billowing out in the air. The city of Banyuwangi feels cooler than usual this afternoon. It is very appropriate if the mother of Lilis-Nining, serves warm tea to her guests, to refresh their body and thirst.

Lilis and Shehan together went to Banyuwangi. They left at eight in the morning by car. Three hours and forty minutes into the journey, Shehan arrived in his hometown of Lilis.

As soon as Shehan's car drove into the front yard of a simple rented house, Nining had always welcomed Lilis' return. He also preached to Shehan who came with his son. Shortly after, Doni-Lilis's sister appears from inside the house. The young man greeted his brother and Shehan as well.

Now Nining, Lilis and Shehan are sitting in the living room of the house. Doni chose to stay in the room. Not wanting to talk to adults. After all, the young man had to prepare some equipment that he would bring to the campus later in the afternoon.

"So this master is Lilis's employer in Bali, huh? Who is the Turk?" Nining said softly with a face that never escaped from a smile. He said softly, he bequeathed to Lilis. As a result, Lilis grew into a girl who liked many people.

"Yes, Mom. My name is Shehan Murad. Mother can call me Shehan only, but Lilis calls me Mr. Murad."

'Seems like he's a good guy. His manner of speaking was polite and his appearance was also not neko-neko, Nining murmured inwardly as she watched Shehan who was talking to him. "Then I call Mr. Murad yes, just like Lilis."

Lilis who sat next to her mother was silent, listening to the conversation and being a loyal listener.

"It's okay, just as comfortable as Mom."

"Please drink the tea, sir, Lilis!"

Nining greeted her guests with a hand gesture and was immediately greeted with thanks from Lilis and Shehan.

"Thank you, Mom."

They both sound answered. The warm tea that had been planted on the wooden table in the shape of a square has now changed position, in the hands of Shehan and Lilis.

Hiccups for the sake of gulps drain their throats each. After Lilis and Shehan's thirst was gone, the cups were placed on the table.

"That's really good, Mom. The sweetness was fitting," praised Shehan who immediately made Nining blush in embarrassment.

"Thank you, Mister. Oh yeah, is there tea in Turkey like this too, sir?"

"Yes, Mother. But the Turks drink black tea more often."

"Black tea, what's the taste of that tea?" Nining.

"It feels a little bit bitter, but sometimes Turks like to add two sugar cubes or lemons to it."

"Oh .. so."

"Yes, Mother. Hhmm .. maybe Lilis has told Mother that I have the intention of proposing to her and my goal is to come here because I want to ask for her blessing."

Nining nodded weakly several times, responding to Shehan's words. The atmosphere of the conversation was turning serious now.

"Yes, Lilis has indeed told Mother that you want to invite her to marry."

"To be honest my status is not a single young man anymore. I was thirty-two years old and worked managing my own resort. I was married and had one child. But my son-Nurbanu, like Lilis and myself, feels good."

"So how's next?"

Shehan sighed deeply. It feels quite awkward to also face to face with Mother Lilis to propose to her son. "I want to marry Lilis, Mom. Are you willing to accept me as a daughter-in-law?"

"Mother wanted to ask Lilis first, how did she decide. Because he's the one who's getting married and going through the housewife."

"Yes, Mother. Please!"

Shehan and Nining turned their eyes on Lilis now. Lilis had also prepared her inner birth to answer her mother's questions.

"Lis, how are you? Did you receive Mr Murad's proposal? You know Mr. Murad is a widower and your age is quite far away."

With a soft voice and a timid red face, Lilis answered her mother. "I've been thinking about it, Mom. I'm getting married to Mr. Murad." The girl looked down again. Dare not show his blushing face.

"True Lis, are you sure of your choice? Is your decision unanimous? Marriage is not a trivial thing. Can't be replaced. If it is not suitable, keep looking for another replacement. I don't want any regrets." Nining tried to convince her daughter not to make the wrong decision.

"Sorry Mr. Murad, I mean nothing. I just want Lilis to be mature to make this decision. No kidding, because I want your child to only marry once. Likewise with Mister, if Mister is indeed a match with Lilis. I hope you can guard your household ark this time. Not getting divorced again" Nining said.

Shehan. In his heart he felt guilty. His intention to marry Lilis was actually just to take advantage of the girl's citizenship. There was no love in her heart for Lilis. Not even a word can come out of his lips. His tongue felt too weak to speak.

"Yes, Mom. I'm sure I want to marry Mr. Murad."

Amidst the anxiety that hit Shehan, Lilis emphasized her answer and attitude so that Nining did not feel doubt again. At that instant, Shehan also looked at Lilis.

'It turns out you're a brave girl, Lilis, ' the man's inner self.

'I'm sorry, this is all I'm doing to make Mom happy. I can't bear to see Mom keep slamming bones to help pay the rent for the rented house. I'm old but I can't return all my favors. I have given birth and raised myself very well. Maybe this way, I can repay you a little for the services you have given me all this time.'

Lilis's heart was filled to reveal her heart that could only be heard by herself. I want it to feel like she's crying. However, as powerful as possible Lilis dammed the crystals in the eye fertilizer.

Nining calmed herself down in order for her breathing rhythm to be regular. He sat quietly for a moment, looking at his daughter. Unknowingly, the old woman's tears were creaking down her cheeks. It didn't feel like twenty-two years had passed. The little baby girl he was born with has now become an adult.

"Mom, why are you crying, Mom?" lilis asked as she wiped away the tears that had soaked her mother's cheeks. He also cried sadly, no longer able to withstand all the lara.

"Why are you crying too, Lis?" Nining wiped away her son's tears.

"A-I'm sad .. I looked at Mom crying," Lilis replied stammering and sobbing.

"Don't cry, Lis. The tears that flow on your cheeks are not tears of sadness. But tears of happiness. I'm glad you're an adult and can make your own decisions. Moreover, you will soon get married. I'm moved, son."

Lilis squandered, hugging her mother. Nining also returned Lilis' embrace while gently rubbing her son's back.

"Mom, I love Mommy. Baby, baby, baby, I love you so much. If I'm wrong, please forgive me, ma'am."

"You don't have anything wrong, Lis. I am proud to have a child like you. No prestige, willing to work anything to help the family."

Shehan who witnessed the affection between Lilis and her mother became increasingly discouraged. He did not even have the heart to play both of them just for his personal interests alone.

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SERIATE...

Did Lilis and Shehan's marriage finally take place?