Father's Status On My Son's Deed
98. Approaches

"We stopped by the fruit shop for a second, yeah!" pinta Dira on her way.

"fruits? Make what?" ask Hasbi back.

"I didn't bring anything. Buy a little fruit so my hands are not empty."

"Mama won't have a problem with that either."

"Yes, I know, but still I feel bad about coming to people's homes without bringing anything. Just for a minute, I won't be long."

Inevitably, Hasbi finally nodded. He is also unlikely to make Dira feel uncomfortable later when at home. After buying the desired fruit, the two headed for Hasbi's house. There Mama Liana was waiting on the terrace.

"Assalamualaikum, Auntie," said Dira while kissing the back of the woman's hand.

This of course made Mama Liana smile because the future daughter-in-law respected her so much. Hasbi who was behind Dira also smiled.

"Waalaikumsalam, come on in!"

Mama Liana brought her future daughter-in-law into the living room and sat down on the sofa. A housekeeper came with a drink. Dira only smiled awkwardly, he felt uneasy as it could only be troublesome. Do not forget also the fruit brought earlier given on ART to be cleaned first.

"Drink first! We'll wait for Hasbi's father to take a bath. He just got home."

"Yes, Auntie, it's okay."

"Why call Auntie? Soon you'll be Mama's daughter-in-law, just like a child so, you should call mama, just like Hasbi."

"I feel bad, Auntie."

"Why should it not be delicious? For Mama, either a child or daughter-in-law is the same so, you have to call Mama yes!"

"Yes, Ma" said Dira with an awkward smile, she did not expect to get such a sweet treatment.

Mama Liana also talked a little with her future daughter-in-law, while waiting for the husband to finish bathing. Dira that initially felt stiff also began to get used to and act relaxed. After all Mama Liana is also a nice person to talk to so, it is not too difficult to adjust.

"Hasbi is Mama's only child, she's been used to living with us from childhood. Sometimes he likes to be spoiled so, you have to get used to his attitude, but you take it easy if later he is arbitrarily the same as you, Mama who will make calculations with him. You also do not hesitate to complain the attitude of your husband to Mama. For Mama, daughter-in-law and child are the same."

"Yes, Mom, thank you."

"This mama is actually my mama or Dira's mama? Why even vilify me? Mama should praise me in front of him, let him not change his mind," said Hasbi who had just quietly listened. He was also upset when he heard the mother had him ugly.

Dira who heard the grunts of her future husband just smelled a smile. She did not expect that Hasbi could sulk as well with her mother. That means the relationship between the two is very close. As a woman, Dira would love to have such a husband, she hopes that later Hasbi can take care of her heart and feelings.

Dira had heard that if a man was close and loved his mother, he would also love his wife. Hopefully, Hasbi can give affection according to the portion, not one-sided. There are also many men who defend their mothers with filial reasons. In Dira's heart also afraid if later the husband is more defending his mother than himself.

Every daughter-in-law and in-law will have differences of opinion, whether it is because of a small or big problem. Hopefully later he and his in-laws can understand each other and not win by themselves.

"What's the talk? It seems very exciting" said Papa Edo who just came out of the room.

"This is it, Pa. Mama'll just say what Mama feels, uh Papa's child is even sulking, say that Mama is in favoritism," replied Mama Liana while glancing cynically at the son.

Papa Edo shook his head at the behavior of his wife and son. The man looked at his future daughter-in-law and said, "Dira, you should now get used to things like this. Every day you see the two of them arguing. Just so you're dizzy to see it."

"Why did Papa even become a mother as well? Mama's gonna tell me what happened."

"Yes, yes, no more discussion. Didn't Mama invite Dira here to eat? You're all set, right?" concluded Papa Edo who deliberately wants to divert the conversation.

"Mama forgot," said Mama Liana as she patted her forehead. "Come, honey, let's go to the dining room! Mama has prepared food for you, I hope you like it. You don't have allergies, do you?"

"No, Ma. I can eat anything."

"Thank God, come on!"

Mama Liana took her son-in-law by the hand and led her to the dining room, followed by Papa Edo and Hasbi in the back. A variety of dishes are available at the table. Dira who saw it was so tempted. The food at the table was a home-cooked dish, certainly making the girl remember her mother.

Dira so daydreaming, imagining togetherness with family. Mama Liana was so surprised when she saw the sad face of her future daughter-in-law. He felt like he was making a mistake with the food he was making. Maybe Dira doesn't like it.

"Why look at it, Dira? Come, eat! Don't you like the menu?"

"No, Ma. I like it so much, I just remember Mama Tia. Mama also likes to cook home-cooked dishes like this."

"I'm sorry your mom made you sad. You must have missed your mama."

"It's okay, Ma. I'll be able to reach him by phone."

"Yes, now you enjoy the food. What do you want? Let Mama take it."

"No need, Ma. I can take it myself," refused Dira who immediately took his own food. He couldn't possibly let his would-be-in-law take it.

They all began to enjoy the food while having a warm conversation. Dira was so happy that her prospective-in-law's family so accepted her with open arms. Whereas before he was very afraid if he would get a cruel in-law, like the stories of his friends. Thank goodness it didn't happen.

"Let's stay here, huh, Dir?" pinta Mama Liana who made Dira surprised.

It is not strange in this country if again women who stay at the home of men, but not with in his country. It's a taboo and can cause slander, he strongly agrees with that thought. He does not want to compromise his beliefs.

"Sorry, Ma. I can't. After all we are not legal, it is not good if we live in one house. Although here it's used to it, but still I can't."

"Yes already, it's okay. Nor did she force you."

Papa Edo who saw Dira was not comfortable spoke up, "Mama, only two months left, later Dira will often stay here."

The man understood how the wife felt, who wanted to have friends while at home. Several times the woman had asked Hasbi to invite Dira to come to the house during the holidays to be invited to shop, but her son felt bad if troublesome his future wife. Now there is a chance together so, Mama Liana took advantage, but unfortunately the time is not right.

"Now you don't live here, will you, if you're married? If you leave this house, Papa and Mama will be alone and lonely. Mama wants you to stay here" said Mama Liana in a sad tone.

Hasbi looked at Dira, waiting for the girl to speak. However, his future wife was silent because she did not know what to answer. Both have not had any talk about it.

"Ma, we'll discuss that later. We better talk about it for now, '" Hasbi said.

Mama Liana who understood Dira's discomfort did not discuss it anymore. Let it be the business of the son and his future wife. Whatever their decision is, he must accept even if he does not like it.

After enough talking, Hasbi finally drove Dira home. It was also getting late, he had promised it would not be long.