Love Me Please, Mas Duda
61 - Home for Naura

Arshad is determined to take custody of Naura. He is now taking to court for Naura's guardianship. As Naura's father, Arshad wants to stay with Naura. Plus, he is a pediatrician. He really likes kids.

After the guardianship registration process was completed, the court gave a summons for Shady's family to attend the hearing, which will be held next week. Arshad himself delivered the letter to Shady's house along with an officer from the court.

"Good morning, can I meet Mr Shady Hutama?"

Rosi who opened the door became confused. But he kept reporting what his guests were asking for. Coincidentally today Shady chose leave of work, because Clara's condition is still unstable after the arrest of Rasya.

Shady meets Arshad and the court clerk with Dea.

"Include me, Pandhu, I was assigned from the court to give this summons to Mr. Shady."

Shady stared intently at the letter that was now in his hand. He was also no less keen on looking at Arshad. Shady knows what this call letter means.

"What are you doing, Arshad?" ask Shady.

Arshad smiled a grin. "Naura is my daughter. So, I want to take Naura's custody away from you guys."

Shady's hands clenched. "You! You did this to us!"

"Doctor..." Dea's approaching Arshad. "Please don't do this, Doctor. Don't take Naura from us..."

Dea's eyes glazed over as she spoke with Arshad. Dea loved Naura even though she did not give birth to Naura.

"Already, Dea. You better come to the trial later. Let the court decide who has the right to take care of Naura."

"Stop this!" yelled at someone from inside the house. It was Nilam.

Nilam was very angry with Arshad's behavior which he thought was outrageous.

"Quite what I said!" Nilam walked closer to Arshad and Pandhu.

"You adults think only of yourself! Have you ever thought how Naura feels? Ever been?" nilam Bentak.

"All you think about is your ego! Naura is still a child. He is not yet 3 years old. But you've fought it this way! Naura is not an item! He's human!

You better get out of my house right now! Go!" nilam's screams blared throughout the room. Apparently Nilam has been holding all this up since. He did not accept that his grandson had to be like the item at stake.

Having no other choice, Arshad and Pandhu choose to leave. Nilam seemed to catch his breath.

Her chest feels tight. His body is starting to collapse.

"Mother!" Dea immediately held Nilam's body.

"Let's go to the room, ma'am." Dea brought Nilam into her room.

Shady himself was still silent by holding a call letter that began to be squeezed. Shady's emotions were unbearable as well. But he didn't want to complicate things with anger.

...***...

The next day, Shady gathered everyone together for a serious talk. This is about Naura.

Before speaking, Shady had been thinking about all of this all night. Now it's time he decided.

"What's up, Bang? Is this about Naura?" ask Nilam. His condition is better now.

Shady nodded. He breathes before speaking. It was heavy to decide this in front of Dea and Nilam.

"I want to give Naura a chance to choose."

Dea and Nilam looked at each other.

"Chose what, Mom?" ask Dea curiously.

"I know you must be disappointed with my decision. But ... I think this is the best middle ground. We let Naura choose where she wants to live."

"But, Mom..."

"Dea, I know you love Naura. I love him too. But rather than us imposing our will, wouldn't it be better if Naura herself decided? I'm sure the court will appreciate that."

"Of course, Mom. This is Naura's life. So let him choose."

Dea and Nilam did not comment again. Shady himself was also very sad about his decision. But he was certain that Naura would choose herself and Dea to be Naura's parents.

Meanwhile, at the Huda family home,

Arshad prepares to leave after getting a phone call from someone.

"Arshad, where are you going?" asked Sinta who saw her son leave in a hurry.

"Barusan Shady called me, Ma. He asked me to pick up Naura," replied Arshad with a silringah look on his face.

"What do you mean?"

"Shady gave me a chance to get close to Naura. Then I'll go first! Mama just get the room ready for Naura!"

Sinta still could not believe what she heard. He also looked happy, making the husband confused.

"What's wrong? You look so happy."

"Honey, Arshad will bring Naura here. Our granddaughter! He's gonna stay here!" exclaim Sinta with joy.

"Why are you so excited to take custody of that kid?"

Sinta. "What do you mean say that? Naura is Arshad's son, she's our granddaughter! Of course he should stay with us."

Faishal shook his head weakly. "Ma, aren't you aware of what you're doing? You're just gonna hurt that kid. Arshad isn't even married yet, how can he babysit a child? The boy needs a full family! You should think about the kid's feelings too."

Ask to turn your face. She doesn't care about all her husband's babbling. He was busy making a shopping list to welcome Naura. Faishal just shook his head with his wife's behavior.

...***...

Naura arrives at Arshad's house after being persuaded by Dea and Shady to join Arshad. Although Naura knew Arshad as a friendly doctor, Naura never thought she would stay with Arshad.

"Well, come on in! This is the doctor's house!" Arshad took Naura's hand.

Naura's arrival is greeted by Sinta and Faishal. Sinta was very happy to see Naura.

Sinta even immediately hugged and kissed Naura.

"You're a very sweet boy. Come with Oma! Oma's got a lot of toys for Naura!" Sinta takes Naura to her room.

Naura is a very obedient child. Naura followed Sinta's footsteps towards a room that had been specially designed for Naura.

"Look! You like Barbie dolls, right? Oma's got a lot of Barbie dolls here."

Naura is still a child. Given so many toys, of course he did not refuse. Naura is even engrossed in playing with all her new toys.

Sinta smiled with relief because her granddaughter had started to live in her house. Sinta said goodbye to Naura because she had to prepare lunch. Naura nodded obediently and continued to play with her toys.

In the living room, Faishal again inquires about Arshad's seriousness to take Naura's custody out of Shady's hands.

"I'm serious, Pa! Naura is my daughter, she's papa's granddaughter! So, I hope you can accept my decision."

Faishal could not speak anymore. His son's wish was well-rounded. Now it is just waiting for a decision from the court where Naura will stay.

...***...

For three days Naura stayed with Arshad, and Dea's heart grew unsettled. Dea was afraid that Naura would choose to stay with the Huda family.

"Dear, don't worry. Naura will definitely choose us. The guardianship hearing will begin in two days. We need to get ready." Shady hugged Dea and calmed her down.

"I'm scared, Mom. I'm afraid they'll take Naura from us." Dea was crying.

"No! We're not gonna lose Naura! Believe me!" Although in the heart Shady is also anxious, but as much as possible he muffled his feelings. He is confident that Dea and himself will win at the trial later.