
The next day, Toni invites Dika and Dita to meet at a cafe near the hotel without Shinta's knowledge.
"Ma, accompany Papa to the cafe yok. Papa needs coffee.” Without rebuttal, Shinta followed her husband's invitation. Upon arriving there, he immediately sighed when he saw the pair who had already made his emotions go up and down.
“Mama has slapped him in public. Didn't Mama feel guilty for embarrassing her?” whispered Toni to his wife. While Dika and Dita have stood up to welcome their arrival.
“Sit! Have you guys ordered a drink?” warm hello Toni.
“Already, Om.” Answer Dika casually.
“Sorry because I slapped you in front of a crowd.” Shinta. Honestly, he regretted doing that too.
“Lying if I say I'm okay. Aunty must know how I feel, right?” reply Dika. She had already prepared a mental steel to face her future mother-in-law. This he got from Bang Adi last night. Bang Adi recounted how he bravely proposed to Reni who was the only daughter in the Wicaksono family. However, with a mentality of steel and not easily intimidated finally, Bang Adi was able to marry the girl.
From the story of Bang Adi, Dika learned a lot until this morning he ventured to go back to meet Dita's parents.
“Married! Mama won't ban you.”
Degs…
Dita and Dika compactly looked at the mother with mixed feelings. “Mama serious?” Dita finally ventured into a voice.
“Serious, Honey. Your mother never jokes. Marry while you are here and we are also your real father's family here too.” Bounced up from his seat, he immediately rushed into the arms of the mother. Dita sobbed tightly hugging her mother. Shinta's heart was also tired, her eyes had melted to get a warm embrace from the child.
“Ma, sorry Dita. All this time, it has made Mama disappointed and sad. Sorry for Dita's mistake, Ma.”
Shinta broke her embrace, wiping away the tears of the princess who was kneeling in front of her. “You should be happy with the man of your choice.” Dita nodded, she kissed her mother's hand.
When he also woke up and knelt in front of Shinta, he kissed the hand of the woman who had given birth to his future wife was full of reverence. “Jaga Taken well. Make sure he doesn't pick you wrong.”
“God willing, Aunt.”
He woke up to the future father-in-law who was standing next to his wife. Toni smiled happily then hugged her future daughter-in-law with a feeling of relief. Not in vain last night he spoke at length to convince his wife that Dita deserves a match with Toni and the issue of religious differences, Toni chose to support Dita who was important her daughter was happy.
“Jaga she's fine. Don't break the trust I gave.”
“God willing, Om.”
Toni invites them back to the hotel because their action has become a free spectacle at the cafe. Tiara and Doni were delighted to see the arrival of the older brother. When they saw Dika, they were already convinced that the man had managed to get his blessing. This is evident from the strength of their hands.
“Congratulations yes, Brother.” Tiara hugged her sister tightly.
“Welcome to our family, Mas Dika!” said Doni stuck out his hand then they shook hands and hugged a glance.
“Ma, it's time to contact Papa Bladder Dita!” hearing that Dita released her embrace on Tiara. The girl walked over and hugged Papa Toni all of a sudden. “Forever Papa remains the best for me. Thank you for all the affection that Papa gave.” Dita. The girl again sobbed in the arms of the father.
“Also for his credit card.” For the last sentence, Dita deliberately whispered making Toni chuckle.
“But Papa is still curious how you get cash when buying food at stalls.” Toni whispered back.
“That's a trade secret, can't be spiced.” Dita unravels her embrace.
“Hallo, Fais! Can you take care of Dita's wedding here?” shinta asked without further ado making those in the hotel room shake slowly.
“Mama has moved on not yet from Papa Faisal?” search Dita.
“Your name is high prestige. If you move on, Papa make sure you have. The proof is your mom can't be far from Papa.”
“Believe! No woman can resist the charm of Toni Sudrajat. Handsome and well-established businessman.”
“Ehem, Mama is also beautiful. Otherwise Papa may want.” Sahut Tiara's. When Shinta was talking about the princess' marriage with her ex, her two daughters were proud of their father.
While Doni and Dika only witnessed the debate of the two women fill their hearts with headbands. “Blessed be Papa Toni.”
Dika just smiled looking at Dita who returned cheerful. “What has Brother Dita converted to Islam?” toni's question made Dika realize if he had not talked about it with the prospective in-laws and Dita herself had not said anything.
“You haven't talked about it?” doni's tabak made Dika shake her head slowly. He has not had time to talk about this because he is not sure he will get blessing so soon.
“Faisal invites us to meet at his house, how?”
“Come, we better talk directly.” Papa Toni said then they prepared to visit Mr. Fahri's house. Upon their arrival, Cut and Rendra were also present. Although this does not concern his family, Faisal asks Cut and Rendra to attend. They will represent Dika's family at Dika's request to Iskandar who he sent via message to Iskandar's mobile phone while on the way to Mr Fahri's residence.
Shinta took a deep breath as she got out of the car. This time he came to negotiate the marriage of his daughter involving Faisal the former. Mr. Fahri welcomed their arrival with joy even though they were still in a state of mourning. Relatives sneered at her for negotiating her illegitimate grandchild's wedding while Pure Mother's grave was still wet.
They sat on a carpet that was held in the living room. “Before discussing marriage, there is one thing that is still stuck. Will Dita follow the religion of her future husband?” asked Mr. Fahri to act as an elder in the meeting. Faisal himself asked the father to represent him in the meeting.
“Dita, how?” ask Mr. Fahri.
“Dita already plans to convert to Islam even though she is not married to Mas Dika.” Everyone who was there was surprised but not with Cut and Rendra who already knew from Marni what they were doing when they left together. And how shocked Cut and Rendra were when Marni said that they always pray together in the mosque.
“Alhamdulillah then. Then what about you, Shinta boy? Are you allowing?” ask Mr. Fahri back.
“That's the choice. I don't interfere.” Shinta replied firmly.
“Alhamdulillah then. Because Dita has agreed to convert to Islam, how about we hold a wedding ceremony in the mosque. Before the marriage contract, we will ask an ustad to confirm Dita first.” Said Mr. Fahri.
“Agree, Cake.” Sahut Dita quickly made people's eyebrows wrinkled.
“Dita always pray congregation there with Marni. Maybe that's why she wanted to worship and get married there" Cut said, making them surprised to not believe what they heard while Dita just smiled awkwardly because she was discovered.
“Next is the dowry, has Dika and Dita already determined the dowry?” ask Mr. Fahri.
Dika staring Dita, “You asked for dowry how much?” the one asked smiled shyly. “Ma, how much?” ask Dita to her mother.
Shinta sighed for a moment, “Who married you, why ask Mama?”
“Ya Mama has never. Mama was given what was Papa?” ask Dita again. Dika gawked, how his future wife could ask her mother while she already knew that her future father-in-law was a rich man.
“You sure you want to know what Papa loves Mama? Ask for everything Dika can. After marriage, you will also enjoy the results of his work.”
“Thank you, Aunt for understanding.” Ceplos Dika made the atmosphere slightly melt.
Finally it was decided that the dowry for Dita was 30 grams of gold and a set of prayer tools. And for the surrender, Dita did not ask for it anymore because it would be difficult for her to carry such items.
“If you don't want a party then you have to make a party!” said Mr. Fahri made everyone surprised, especially Shinta.
“Meanings Grandpa?” Dita was surprised because her grandmother had just died. It is impossible to make a party while the house is still grieving.
“Grandfather will make a wedding for you and don't refuse. If your Grandma was still around, she would be furious if her granddaughter wasn't throwing a party when she got married. You yourself have seen how your Grandma is very excited when taking care of Iskandar's wedding?”
Dita got up from her seat and walked memorizing the grandfather. He hugged Mr. Fahri tightly while crying. “Thank you, Grandpa. Taken very happy.”
Mr. Fahri smiled, “Kakek is also happy. This is your grandmother's last trust. He wants to see you get married and make a party for you but fate says another.”
“Shinta, do you mind Mr request?” Toni rubbed his wife's back, “T-No, Sir.” replied Shinta stuttered. Toni smiles happily, finally the wife's ego is defeated with all the attention and love that Dita can get.
While in the kitchen, some families were whispering about the decision of Mr. Fahri who held a wedding party for Dita.
“Enak once his illegitimate grandson was until a party was held. True as I thought if they really hope to get a part of Kak Murni's treasure.”
“You've asked Julie to secure her mother's jewelry? Do not let Pure jewelry disappear one by one.”
“I doubt if he's Fais' son?”
“Fais has checked for itself, Brother. I heard from the brother he said Fais had checked what was on TV? PNA test, that's it. The boy's hair matched his father's hair. Kayak on the soap opera.”
“Test DNA.” Brother Julie who suddenly went into the kitchen to get water for her father. He looked annoyed at his mother's relatives who always gossiped about Dita.
“Your mother has not died seven days but your father will instead hold a wedding party for the bastard child. Did your father not think of getting there? We are still grieving.” Brother Julie just put her shoulders down and left from there. He did not want to serve the elders of his mother's family who are famous for being chatty.
“That's how a wife dies, a husband is ordinary. But if the husband dies, we desperately keep the sorrow atmosphere not tainted with inappropriate things.”
The members of Pure Mother's family just stood behind. While in the living room, Shinta and Toni went to see the makeup and dress that Dika and Dita would wear after tomorrow. Faisal and Ayu were also in another car. This time Cut and Rendra did not join because Shinta and Faisal were more entitled to take care of this marriage. Although Cut and Rendra were appointed as representatives of Dika but Cut let the parents take care of it. Mak Cek Siti accompany them to visit several places to help at the event later.
Although in a state of mourning, Mr. Fahri has warned if the wedding Dita should be held with a festive should not be the responsibility especially Dita has rich parents. Both Shinta and Faisal are doctors with a large income so it is not difficult for them to hold a festive wedding party for his daughter.
“Ma, you don't want to invite your parents here?” Shinta looked at her husband.
“You must also make peace with them, Ma.”
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Peace is Beautiful.like Aceh is already peaceful...
Happy reading....🙃