Dusk (And Taste)
Chapter 105
“Build, Al.”
Reyhan shook his body slowly. Waking from his deep sleep. He squirmed and opened his eyes slowly.
“Wake up, darling,” Reyhan said gently. However, it only responded with a flat expression.
“Clean your body. There's a Father and Mother waiting for you under.”
He rose without chiming in Reyhan's words. Snatch a towel and enter the bathroom to clean yourself.
“Until when will your attitude be like that to me, Al ? I'm tired of being let go,” lirih Reyhan.
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The steps must have gone down the stairs one by one. Smile expands. He was happy to hear that Father and Mother came to see him.
“Dad! Mother!” he shouted after setting foot on the last staircase.
He ran small towards Father and Mother who had been sitting casually with Mama. There's Reyhan there. But he ignored it intentionally.
In turn, he touched both his parents. “Abang not coming, Mommy ?”
“No. My brother is busy working. He said he wanted to save a lot of money for marriage.”
He laughed a little at Mother's babbling. “Leave it, Ma. Besides, you are old enough to get married.”
“But how to get married, Dik ? Introducing one woman after Prisil's departure has never been. Yes ‘kan, Yah ?”
Dad just nodded.
“Lho, indeed Daddy and Mommy do not know ? Brother ‘kan is in a relationship with Mikayla. Brother friend. Yes ‘kan, Sister ?” The question came unintentionally to Reyhan.
Reyhan was wide-eyed and replied in a stammer. “Oh.. Yes, Mother.”.
Instantly he bowed as he realized his attitude. She's ashamed. It was true that she was not used to being away from her husband.
Mama smiled amusedly at the behavior of her daughter-in-law.
“Abang never told anything to Mommy.”
“Oh.” It's just ria.
“Wait a minute. Brother make drinks for Daddy and Mommy. Also for Mama.”
He hurried out of the living room to the kitchen.
“Ra don't forget to drink to your husband too,” shouted Mama teased him.
Regardless of what Mom said she knew teased her. His footsteps accelerated like he was running a little.
"Ah... Why can I talk to Reyhan's sister ?" his own great-grandson in the kitchen by stomping his legs irritated.
He grumbled continuously alone. "I'll be embarrassed." Covering his face with both hands.
"Ah... Whatever. Besides, I accidentally spoke to him," he said, pretending to be indifferent.
His hands deftly made drinks for his parents. For her husband. Take her with a large tray praising the living room.
"Now the daughter of Father and Mother can work in the kitchen ?" father said with a seductive smile.
"Mama who has taught sister, Dad," she replied proudly as she glanced at Mama with her eyes.
"Not taught Reyhan ?" continued Mother chimed.
"No!" quickly answer.
"So Reyhan gets a call from the office."
Everybody nodded. Except, he who is still firmly with his ego that is neatly enthroned in himself.
He secretly stole a glance at Reyhan who was standing receiving a phone call with his back to the living room. She saw the unusual expression of her husband. He was sure something serious was going on.
Back he threw his face the other way when he saw Reyhan flipping over and stepping into the living room.
"Reyhan to the office now. There's something Reyhan has to finish and it can't be delayed anymore."
He did not look at Reyhan at all. Not speaking a word.
"Dad. Mommy. It's okay Reyhan's staying in the office ?"
"Yes, Son. Go then! Finish your job."
Reyhan passed soon.
"Don't forget to take your medicine!" he shouted suddenly before Reyhan's body disappeared behind the walls of the room. Reyhan nodded and smiled.
"Don't keep your gang, Nadhira Aleeana Prayudha!" clearly Mommy while elbowing her arm slowly.
"What does Mother mean to say that to sister ?" tanyanya.
"You're just a good liar. So, don't try to lie to Mother."
He's speechless.
"Speak ya talk to your husband. It is not good to drag on in anger. Not going to fix things."
"Mother ?" call him soft and spoiled.
"Mothers don't accept any kind of defense, son. Mother wants you to apologize to your husband for your indifference. Pity Reyhan too if you keep quiet constantly."
His brain thinks quickly justifies what Mother says. But, it all comes back to the ego that still stands firm.
"How much longer will you live with a husband like that ? Is it still strong enough to inhabit the husband continuously ?"
His lips were tightly clenched.
"What good are you if you act like that ? Nothing, is it ?"
Mother sighed and continued her sentence. "Return Reyhan from the office. You apologize to him. Throw away that ego that holds you. You are no longer a teenager. You are a wife."
He looked at Mommy with a sweet look and tears that were growing.
"I apologize sincerely. Not because of the Mother's compulsion or anyone. You understand what Mother means, don't you, honey ?"
His head nodded slowly. He hugged Mother tightly and dearly. There was comfort he found there. It was as if she was back as a little Nadhira.
"Don't cry. Later the beauty is lost," seduced Mother. "Shame on Mom and Dad."
He chuckled and wiped away the trace of his tears quickly.
"Nadhira was thirsty" he said, and sipped the juice he made himself to the toilet.
Father, Mother and Mama laughed at his innocent behavior.
"Have been a wife. Don't sulk anymore, yeah."
"Yes, Mother."