Father's Status On My Son's Deed
88. Harto's Decision

"Maybe this is indeed a destiny that Dira must live, Ma. Papa can only pray that they treat our daughter well. Papa can't stand it if our daughter gets hurt. Papa also does not matter with anyone our daughter will get married, as long as they can treat our daughter well," said Harto with a straight forward view.

"Are you sure they're good people?" tanya Tia hesitated.

"Of course not! Papa will send people to find out about their families. I hope they are good people. Already, now you should pray a lot so that anyone who will be the soul mate of our daughter later, the bus makes Dira happy. I hope they can be a happy family."

"Sure Mama will always pray for the happiness of Mama's daughter." The two husbands embraced each other.

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The next morning, Aji drove Dira home to her parents. His sister had refused for various reasons, but the man did not want to know until finally he still drove Dira. Along the way the girl continued to frown in annoyance towards the older brother. Aji knew that if Dira only reasoned not to go home, then he forced her.

Asha also escorted her sister-in-law after taking Khairi to school. Actually the woman was reluctant to interfere in the affairs of her sister-in-law. It's just that Aji asked the wife to come along so that both parents did not scold Dira too much. Even if the mother is sad, she is sure that Asha can calm her down.

As soon as he got home, Dira got a sharp look from the Papa. Of course the girl felt scared and hid behind the body of the older brother. He's sure that Aji will protect him. Especially here there is Asha, surely both parents are reluctant to get angry.

"Pa, we should talk about everything well," Aji told the papa while rubbing the middle-aged man's arm to be calmer and not easily carried away by emotions.

Eventually everyone sat in the living room. Mama Tia had just kept quiet, she didn't know what to do. On the one hand as a mother the woman missed her daughter, on the other hand was disappointed with what Dira had already done. Now there is no other choice but to marry his daughter to the man who has been defamed.

"Tomorrow the man's family will come to propose to you, you must be ready. Regarding the event and the preparation of everything, let Papa take care of it. Asha and Aji will stay here. Asha you help your mama to prepare everything. Papa has contacted Papa's friend who has WO services. He's coming in the afternoon, you women just talk to him what his show will be like" Harto said in a firm tone without denying.

"Why did Papa just decide? I haven't expressed my opinion. I don't love him at all. Papa don't force me dong! Marriage is not a toy, why Papa just concluded without asking me. I'm going to run the household, but why aren't my choices a consideration?" asked Dira in annoyance.

"After what you have done you still dare to say so! You should think about everything before you speak. It happens also because of your mistakes, take responsibility for what you have done. If not, who else is responsible? Papa also has no other daughter that Papa can crush to cover up your mistakes."

Dira lowered his head, he did not expect that what had been done could have such an impact. It may be true what her brother said. This was the destiny he had to live. Now all he can do is accept sincerely and also ask God for guidance, may the man be the best mate God has given. Even if they are not a match, may God provide a way for them to separate as soon as possible.

"There's nothing more to discuss. Dira, go to the room. Asha, accompany your mama here, waiting for the upcoming WO. For Khairi later let the office driver pick up. Papa and Aji are going to the office, a lot of work we have to finish before taking a day off tomorrow."

Papa Harto soon left after saying goodbye to his wife. Aji also followed the steps of his father, of course after saying goodbye to his mother and wife. The two men left in one car. At present, Papak Harto's mind is in a lot of trouble, driving himself was afraid of causing bad things. The driver is also taking a leave of absence today because his wife is ill.

Aji looked at the papa who was on the side, looking so very tired, but not because of work, rather tired because of a lot of thoughts. Aji so thought, is it possible that he will also be like that, when facing his son who makes trouble. Whatever the future holds, he hopes to solve the problem wisely. The man does not want the child to think that he does not love them. For the sake of the happiness of his children, he will do everything, as long as it is on the right path of course.

"Pa, I'd better take Papa back home. Papa looks tired, better Papa rest at home. Office problems let me solve it myself, I can still handle all papa's work," said Aji.

"No need, Papa's still in the office. Later if Papa is tired, surely Papa will rest there. When you go home, it will increase the burden of the mind. Papa is even more dizzy, better look for another atmosphere."

"Whatever Papa, but if you need something, tell me right away, yeah! I don't want Papa to get sick."

Harto simply nodded without answering, then said, "Aji, you should be able to become a great father. Don't be like Papa who can't educate Papa's children."

"Papa don't talk like that. Papa is the greatest Papa to me and Dira. We're just being tested so, Papa, don't jump to conclusions. It is precisely a test for Papa and Mama as parents, how to solve this problem well. Believe me everything will be beautiful in time, everything just takes time."