Just take him for you
Persuade Wither

"I'm serious, Salma. I'm waiting for you in Jakarta" Space repeated as he escorted the man to the airport.

"Yes, sir, if you are ready to be born and inner, I will definitely continue my career there" said Salma quickly.

He said that so that the eagle-eyed man who stood straight before him, did not ask continuously. Whereas to develop wings in a big city, there is nothing on the agenda of his life. Right now his life goal is just to focus on raising his two children. But the answer seemed to be unsatisfactory to Angkasa, the man looked at Salma with disappointed eyes.

"A few days ago, I met the mother of your ex-husband. He told me a lot."

"Father met my former mother-in-law? where's where?" Salma was very surprised and suspicious. He thinks it's very suspicious even though it might just be a coincidence.

"Yes, in the restaurant in front of the hotel where I was staying. I always have lunch there if there is no visit or you do not want to accompany me" Angkasa said. But Salma did not respond to Angkasa's jokes, she was more interested in what her former in-laws were talking about with this important person.

"Whether you're there, yes" murmured Salma.

"Why?" ask Space. He did not hear clearly Salma's voice which was just an indistinct murmur.

"It's nothing, sir. What is he telling you?" Salma tried to hide her suspicions with her calm smile.

"She said it's been lonely since you parted with her son. There are no friends to chat with and so often miss the twins because your place is now far away" said Angkasa. Salma breathed a sigh of relief hearing the words of Space. At least the former mother-in-law did not say anything bad about her divorce.

"I also told you that you want to make a career in the capital, but there are still twins who are still young so your desire must be postponed. He said it was a pity, it seems that your mother-in-law was very supportive of your career and wished for the twins while being nurtured by him."

The information Salma had received just made him furious and exasperated. Of course what was discussed in Angkasa was very different from his daily life before he and Armand separated. The former mother-in-law was often nagging and impatient if entrusted by the twins.

Especially about supporting the career, since the beginning of Mother Armand supports her son's decision that the wife is only enough in the house. But that does not mean that Armand as a husband will meet all his needs, but because of the ego and prestige of Armand who does not want a woman far more prominent than him.

Salma's work that requires her to always look beautiful, attractive and appear in public makes Armand feel small and competitive. So he asks Salma to give up all her career for the pseudo-love she gave.

"Good news, right? You can still make a career in the capital. Once everything goes well there, you can pick up the twins to stay with you again" continued Angkasa with enthusiasm. It was seen that the mature man was very much expecting Salma to live with him in the same city.

"Yes, sir, I'll talk to the family again. To leave even young children to one's own family, for a mother it's quite hard."

"Sorry, maybe I do not understand because I have never felt the feeling of having a child,” said Angkasa regretted.

“Ow, I don't mean that. I will still think about your offer, but I still need time,” said Salma. Although it does not mean to promise, it is better than arguing and offending each other.

“Alright Salma, I wait for you there,” Armand said before he entered the airport lounge.

Before turning around, he took the time to look at the woman who had overturned his world. How insolent he is, when he knows the woman he has admired for a long time now has no companion in life he is very happy.

After confirming that Angkasa had entered the airport waiting room, Salma returned to Bimo's house. Arriving home, he had to face his mother-in-law who suddenly increasingly diligently visited his two grandchildren.

“Already, Mom. Mom just came?” ask Salma.

“Not long. Eem, Salma Pak Angkasa it turns out to be a great person huh. I didn't see her face on television yesterday. You are great to know important people, Salma,”, praise Ms. Armand. Tia who unintentionally came to hear from the kitchen flicked her lips.

“Great Mr. Angkasa, Mom, not me.”

“Yesterday Pak Angkasa said you also want a career in Jakarta? I support, Salma,”, said Ms. Armand enthusiastically.

“Absolutely unthinkable, Bu.”

“Eh, why? Children huh? ‘there is Mom. Let Mother take care of them, if here are worried they are not noticed ‘kan your brother and his wife are busy once.” Armand's mother half-whispered in her last sentence. Salma only smiled faintly at the words of her former mother-in-law. No need to debate, because he already knows which one is more concerned about his two children.

“Mom sure, you can succeed there. Later if it works, you can bring your children in Jakarta and hopefully can return to the reference with Armand.” Salma again smiled faintly in response to the intent behind her spirit Mother Armand supported her to head to the Capital.

Persuade Mother Armand not stop there that's all. The next day and the next day again, Armand's mother kept coming to approach her two grandchildren. Sometimes he comes alone, sometimes with Tania or Armand.

Salma could not refuse their arrival, as in the trial there was no arranging about the visiting schedule. They showed no coercion and no unpleasant deeds to Salma and her two children.

That afternoon when Salma came home from the radio broadcast, she found Armand and his mother playing with the twins.

“Hai, Salma. Just home?” greet Armand awkwardly. He was impressed by the appearance of his ex-wife. Their meeting seemed to attract Armand to four years ago when he saw Salma on stage, was hosting an event held by the office where he worked.

He also fell in love at first sight. A perfect and perfect woman in his eyes. But the greatness of Salma made him feel more dwarfed in the eyes of the surrounding people. Admitting he is selfish and cunning, using the proposition that the wife must obey the husband and better stay at home, he asks Salma to give up all her career and dreams.

“A long time ago, Mas?”

“Lumayan,” says Armand. He gave his most attractive smile to the woman who still occupied the highest throne in his heart.

"Same mother Mas Armand already ate? I'm sure yes, but ...." Salma suddenly hesitated. He looked at the contents of the refrigerator which had almost no contents.

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