Hello Arvin!
Son-in-law

Arvin went down to the kitchen to get some drinking water. The wall clock in his room shows at 23:15. His steps were slow while occasionally yawning as he was still sleepy, yet he was thirsty. Arvin was aghast when he saw his father-in-law sitting alone in the kitchen. Daydreamed.

“Mother why haven't you slept?” Tanya Arvin approached the dining table.

“Difficult to sleep if not the same wife,” reply while laughing.

“You want me to make coffee? Or maybe tea?”

“Teh aja.”

Arvin prepared hot tea for his father-in-law, then joined the sit at the dinner table. The sleepiness disappeared immediately. They sip the drink occasionally. Silent and immersed in each other's thoughts, and awkward that turned out to still hang between the two.

“Bapak can it be the same as you?” Ahmad started the conversation. Arvin nodded quickly to answer. “You really love Nara?” Further.

“I love very much Nara.”

“Not because he's humming your son, is he?”

“I love all the things Nara has. Not because of the baby in her stomach. You must be worried?”

Ahmad smiled and nodded. “All parents must be worried about their children. Fear of choosing the wrong partner and hurting them. Moreover, you will know him not long ago, continue to marry because of unwanted events. You are afraid that later Nara will be heartbroken again and wasted by men like before. Though already dear, the family already know, continue not long want to marry. But suddenly retreat and mutusin. Although now you think that if continued also free, even like it will hurt each other also because it is not understood. You just want to make sure you have good intentions to share the same household Nara.”

“I understand, Sir.”

“You must understand, soon you have a girl anyway? Must know how you feel, your worries, your wounds, your burden. If you do not love Nara, please return to the house well. Do not be hurt especially in duain or cheating. Despite its many shortcomings, your wife is still a precious daughter in her family. Don't you know, Vin?” Ahmad looked into his son-in-law's eyes.

Arvin nodded. He also knows very well about this. Whether it was his grandmother, his mother, and now his father-in-law saying the same things. To keep the marriage by not hurting and suing his partner. Arvin has also felt for himself how difficult it is to live because of an affair. Everyone gets hurt in the end.

Maybe something like this will also be a concern for Arvin as well, 25 years later. When the daughter is an adult and chooses a partner. It is also possible that Arvin will not be as patient as Ahmad faced a presumptuous man who desecrated his son, he must have been strangled when he first met him. But Arvin may have to learn and model his in-laws, though through a long journey in forgiveness, he remains an excellent parent by providing plenty of opportunities for responsible learning.

That night Arvin accompanied Ahmad to tell a story until 02:00 in the morning. About many things in their lives, exchanging opinions and given advice and advice. Ahmad did not expect his son-in-law was easy to talk to, but for him sharing is quite difficult. Maybe Laila is right, now she doesn't have to worry about Nara's life anymore. His son-in-law will keep his son, responsible, and become more mature after his mistakes at a young age.

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“Yang kayak gini mah Bapak can also, why should you call a gardener?”

Ahmad was busy planting fan pandan and lantana in the front garden of Nara's house. Wild grass also does not forget he cleaned so that the area is easily planted and decorated. Coral stones were also added to be more aesthetic according to Nara's request.

“But we're tired, sir. Hiring a gardener. Then I will be there next to add a small fish pond that is, same add a vertical plant on the wall.”

“Yes asked your husband to build a small pond. It is expensive to use a gardener. The park is small like this too.”

“Sih him where to take care of that. Can not be expected to beautify the house if the same Arvin. I don't want to mess around and tell people. How can he make a pool.”

“Later you are here again to finish the park. Bapak jago make a small pond that mah.”

Nara smiled happily. His father will visit his home again. Makes her more hopeful and happy with the relationship that is getting better between them. Ahmad joined Nara in a simple garden chair there, drinking fresh orange ice in one gulp.

“Sore this Brother Naufal pick up. I've called Mom and told her about the Father who goes here.”

“Oh doang,” answered Nara with a laugh.

“Ck... Ngambeknya very durable tuh granny.” Ahmad put on a sour face.

Actually in her heart she knew Laila must have forgiven her. Maybe also very proud to come to the house of his youngest child to glue the relationship back. He himself was also proud, for the first time he was very proud of himself as a father. Learn to be a better and wiser parent despite her age.

At 17:00 Naufal's car was parked in front of Arvin's house. Ahmad was also ready and waited 30 minutes earlier on the terrace, sitting in a chair with Arvin and Nara. They approached the car to release Ahmad's return. It was seen Laila sitting in the back seat with a frown while cross-seeking.

“Bu, don't sulk. Poor Mr. left behind 3 days doang already so skinny that.” Naufal said from behind the wheel teasing his mother.

“Let's just be skinny, let his stomach not like a corruption official. Gede and distended. Who told you to have the character really hard like a rock.” Answer Laila ketus.

Ahmad opened the back door of the car, then sat down next to Laila. Seeing her husband enter, Laila shifted her seat not wanting to be close together. She kissed her husband's hand even though he was reluctant. Spoiled, Ahmad poked the arm of his wife who was upset.

“Don't get angry keep dong, Neng. Later the wrinkles more. So not beautiful later.” Ahmad said teasingly.

“Kiiiwww!” Naufal then laughed. Arvin, Amelia, and Nara.

“Cieeee... Digombalin,” says Nara and Amelia together. Mocking their two parents who were fighting.

“It's a very romantic couple this late young. Lose us-we,” said Amelia.

“Yes lost, you guys have nothing to do with Father and Mother if romantic affairs. Isn't Neng Beautiful?” Goda Ahmad again to Laila.

“Ih very ticklish. Uweek.” Nara couldn't bear to hear it, like dejavu with all of Arvin's spare change that was always spoken for her. It's fitting that Arvin and his father are very easy to get along with, it turns out they are the same kind of men who like to fight.

After they cut each other, they finally came home. Not to forget they also promised to contact each other when they arrived and visited again.

Happiness is now overflowing in Nara's heart, her family intact and made up again. They are also closer now, by communicating better and improving each other. Arvin's family is also now getting better relations, especially Lena and Audrey who are very attentive to him. There could be nothing happier for Nara than this. He is grateful for all the good things that are happening now, having gone through many less pleasant moments.

Arvin sat on the living room sofa while scowling and staring at Nara nonstop. His face looked irritated all of a sudden for whatever reason. Realizing this, Nara approached him and sat down next to him.

“Why is his face so asem?”

“You don't know what's wrong with you?”

“Ngga. I don't feel anything wrong, from this morning I'm the same Father. Not making it wrong with you.”

“Yes that's her fault! I haven't kissed all day. You know if I'm not in the sun a few hours straight lowbat?” Arvin hugs Nara and lands a kiss on her cheek.

“Wh what the hell is a guy not clear!” Nara tries to get rid of Arvin's hug.

“Don't do it, Ra! You must be diligent kiss me now, is the Boss has not been given permission to fight.”

“Arvin!” Nara said annoyed.

Arvin chuckled and hugged his wife even tighter. Wrestling spoiled, making Nara just resigned to accept it.