LET ME BE HAPPY
chapter 70

Ting-tong's...

Shortly after the departure of the police, Adinda's house bell rang again. Bi Ningsing again opened the door and saw who had come to visit.

"Assalamualaikum Bi," said Devin. He cupped both hands on his chest.

"Koskirishalam, Den. Let's go in" Bi Ningsing replied as well as allowing Devin to enter the Space residence. He doesn't need the host's approval because Devin is no ordinary guest.

"Sit down first Den, Auntie call non Adinda first," said bi Ningsing.

"Good Bi, thank you," said Devin.

"Oh yeah, what's Aden going to drink?" ask bi Ningsing.

"As usual, Bi" replied Devin.

"Ready Den, look forward to!" Bi Ningsing waltzed away to tell Adinda about Devin's whereabouts as well as headed for the kitchen to make her drink.

"Excuse me Non, there is a Devin den in front," said bi Ningsing.

"Oh yes Bi, thank you," said Adinda.

"Who's Ma'am?" tanya Beautiful who just returned from the bathroom.

"Bi Ningsih, he told me that there was Vina's father in front" Adinda replied.

"Oh, if that's what I say first Ma'am, already this afternoon," said Indah.

"Yes, let's go down ahead together." They went down with their own children.

"Hi Dev" said Adinda.

"Hi Din's. Hello father's son." Devin takes over Vina and kisses her with anxiety.

"Bak I'm home, yes" said Indah.

"Yes, be careful on the road" Adinda said.

"Mas Devin, I'm first yes, come," said Indah.

Devin just smiled and nodded. Because they're not that close even if it's just a small talk.

"Please drink Dev," said Adinda.

"Yes, thank you" said Devin.

Devin grabbed a glass and drank the drink that bi Ningsing had served a while ago. He put the glass back on the table and scanned the whole room.

"That's a big Din, where are you going?" ask Devin.

"Father same opa hasn't come home yet. If the oma was ready to go to the doctor for a health check-up," explained Adinda.

"It looks like it's the same father opa," Adinda said when she heard the roar of the car engine that stopped in the yard.

Shortly after, two men from different generations stepped into the house while saying their greetings.

"Loh, there's Devin's boy. Been long?" ask Nathan opa as Devin stands and greets the two in turn.

"Barusan Opa" replied Devin.

"Before Dev, Om same Opa still want to go to the room first. You guys continue talking" said Fathan's father.

"Okay, Om," replied Devin.

After the congregational maghrib prayer and dinner, they all gathered in the living room except Adinda. Adinda was in her room because Vina was thirsty and looked sleepy.

Devin sighed deeply and exhaled slowly before expressing his arrival intent this time to the Space residence. Not just wanting to visit Vina as usual, but Devin had other intentions and goals.

"Sorry Om, Oma, and Opa, actually my arrival this time besides I miss my daughter, I also have a certain purpose and purpose" said Devin began the conversation.

Fathan's father, oma Fani and opa Nathan looked at each other. Devin was getting restless. Devin was afraid that his good intentions were not welcomed.

"Say!" said Father Fathan. Actually, Fathan's father can guess what Devin wants to convey, but he also wants to hear it directly from Devin himself.

"Look at Om, Oma and Opa. Since the iddah Adinda period has been completed, I ask permission to re-invite Adinda," said Devin directly in essence.

Devin lowered his head after finishing his words. Relieved for being able to say smoothly without obstacles. However, he also felt worried and afraid if it turned out to be a rejection sentence that he had to accept.

"Look, Om as Adinda's parents certainly wants the best for princess Om. However, Om can't decide who Om's daughter will be with. My sister is an adult, she can already tell which is good and which is not. So, all Om's decisions leave it entirely to Om's daughter. Because after all who will live it all is Adinda, not Om," said Fathan's father.

Devin looked up at his face. He nodded in understanding. Although he has not received a definite answer, but at least he has received a green signal from the Adinda family.

"Have you slept?" asked ifa Fani when she saw Adinda step up to them in the family room.

"It's Oma" replied Adinda, commenting on her smile.

"What's the first conversation?" Adinda sits herself next to Oma Fani.

"There's something Devin wants to talk to you about" replied Oma Fani.

"You two talk. We say goodbye first" opa Nathan said. He moved while holding his wife.

"Go to the room first. You guys talk." Fathan's father also left Adinda and Devin.

"Din," call Devin.

"Yes Dev, what's wrong?" ask Adinda.

Their eyes clashed. There is a longing that is hard to express. Adinda cut off their views. She could not see the loving and longing gaze of her ex-husband.

"Din, my arrival this time has a certain purpose and purpose. I hope you can welcome this goodwill of mine." Devin paused his words for a moment. He breathed and exhaled slowly.

"I came here to ask you. Will you take me back? Knit everything back from the beginning. I promise you, I will try to be better. Together we care for and raise our daughter." Devin stared fixedly at Adinda who was still turning her face in front of him.

"Sorry Dev, I can't" said Adinda.

"Why Din? Don't we still love each other?" Devin was very confident that Adinda still had the same taste as him.

"But I really can't." Adinda. He admits he still has that feeling in Devin, but he still wants to be alone.

"By Vina, Din," woo Devin.

"If the reason is only for Vina's sake, we are Vina's parents at all times. However, for now I still need some time alone. Please understand my feelings. I'm no longer a girl. I am a widow separated by death. In fact, my husband's belly button is still wet with tears. So, sorry Dev, I can't" said Adinda.

"All right, I get it. Maybe you still need some time alone, but please think about it. Please, please give me one more chance to correct the mistake I made. I will keep waiting for you. Then I say hi to Din. Please give my regards to everyone." Devin moved from his seat. He took a long breath. He was disappointed because his efforts this time were in vain.

"Dev!" Devin stopped his steps.

"I want us to be friends like we used to be and don't ask for more. Go on with your life and don't wait for me" said Adinda.

Devin continued his steps. He didn't know what to answer. But deep in his heart, he really hopes that Adinda can open his heart again.

Adinda's cry broke after the sound of Devin's car engine drifted away. He still loves Devin. However, he was self-conscious about his current status.