
Hendrawan was still dumbstruck speechless. I don't know what he's thinking. Hendrawan and Anita are upset. A question came to his mind. Why so quickly his little girl who had left now must also leave him. Because of a marriage.
Hendrawan felt unprepared if he had to lose and stay away from Melati. And so is Anita. The woman had experienced depression because she felt like a mother who was not good at taking care of her child. Now, her daughter who has returned to her will go far away from her. Oh. really can't.
Reyhan waited for his parents' answers patiently. Looked at Anita's face. There was a speck of sadness stored in those shady eyes. Mami's eyes are very similar to Melati's. If people see Melati and Mami Anita, then there is no doubt from anyone to say that Melati is indeed the daughter of Anita Hapsari.
"Where's Rey..?"
"There's Mi.so we talked in the dining room. Probably still there,"
"We're in Pi..Let me have a chat with Melati," Hendrawan nodded in agreement.
"Yes, but the moon means Mami and you Rey, to forbid Melati's relationship with Resnu. Which we don't agree with because why is it so fast. We've only been together two months with Melati. For 21 years we have not been with him" Hendrawan said with riled up feelings. Anita looked into her husband's eyes. He sighed softly.
Actually Resnu is a good man. Hendrawan and Anita would have accepted if the man would have proposed to his daughter. But now is not the right time. Two or three more years maybe. But what can a feeling be denied, in about. Not that it will burn that love even more. Hendrawan breathed
coarse.
"Had Pi..we should ask the purpose and purpose of the Resnu family here." Anita suggested to her husband.
"Yes.yeah," replied Hendrawan, nodding and moving from his seat into the house. After entering the three of them headed straight to the dining room.
"Mel...have you finished breakfast?" ask Anita when she's in the dining room. Melati puffed her face towards him, Mami, Papi and her brother Reyhan.
"Udah Mi.just finished," said Melati with a smile. Both her parents and her brother Reyhan sat in the dining chair. Look seriously at him.
" There's something we want to talk to you, baby,"
"Yes..what is it about Mas Resnu's desire to propose to Melati tonight?" tanyanya while staring alternately mami, papi and brother.
"Yes...Mel, is Resnu coming tonight?" this time he asked Papi Hendrawan. Melati nodded while smiling happily.
"Gini Mel's...Papi and Mami as well as Mas mu Reyhan do not forbid you from connecting with Resnu. But it feels too soon, baby. You've only been with us here two months, and it feels like Mami is not satisfied close to you...Mom still wants to be with you longer. But.this is just a request. We can't ban you dear," Anita's words slid so smoothly.
There was sadness in that voice. Jasmine stunned. Speechless. It was very difficult to answer her mother's words...
Melati understands it. I haven't seen her parents and siblings in a long time. Of course each other miss each other. That must have been . Moreover, 21 years of short months to set the heart that is in the fog longs.
"Mel understands Mi. Now it's up to Papi and Mami and Mas Reyhan alone. What decisions will be made . Mel resigned the same Mami and Papi." said Melati while bowed.
Mami Anita took a deep breath. It's not good in his position right now. Want to obey the wishes of the child or husband?
"What time will Resnu and his family be here?" anita asked as she stared into the face of her daughter.
"It looks like it's gone with the Mi magrib." Anita nodded. Then she looked at her husband, Hendrawan.
"We need Pi preparation.food and snacks. Mami went to the kitchen first, wanted to tell Mbok Sri and others to get ready," Anita said while turning to her husband, then walking away the three of them who were still dumbstruck.
Melati raised her face. Then looked at her walking Papi sitting on the dining table chair. Reyhan.
" You better be ready, son.don't daydream here. Rey.you told Mr. Jajang to prepare a car to deliver Mbok Sri to the Supermarket." he ordered Reyhan. The handsome man nodded then walked out of the dining room.
"Mel went to Pi's first room" he told the Papi. The middle-aged man nodded slowly.
Jasmine got out of her chair and walked to the family room. Not yet up the stairs leading to her room, Mami Anita had called out to her. The girl looked towards the mother.
"Yes Mi..." Anita waved her hand for Melati to follow her into the room.
"This.there's a dress for you to wear tonight. Actually this is a gift from Mami to you, when we have dinner at a seafood restaurant. Mami kasi now to you dear, wear yes.and and beautiful." said Anita while giving a paper bag to Melati. Jasmine took.
"Still Mi." answered a nod by Anita. Then the girl decided to go back to her room.
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Jasmine has performed Magrib prayers. The girl folded her face and her alphabet neatly. Then put it on a chair located in the corner of the room.
"Mel.." said Anita when she saw that Melati was in front of her room.
"Yes Mi....Spit ready." Anita smiled sweetly at the girl. You just go in. Mami and Papi are again dressed." take Anita while pulling Melati's hand.
The two of them had already entered into a luxurious and spacious room. Melati spread her gaze across the entire room.
A gold-carved teak bed and a television set were located in front of the bed. Beside the bed was a luxurious sofa in matching color with the bed. Melati looked at the Mami who was dressing up.
" Papi where's Mi?" asked Melati because she looked around but did not see Hendrawan the Papi.
"There's a room to change clothes." Melati nodded while sitting on that luxurious sofa. Anita is still dressed up.
Shortly after Hendrawan came out of the dressing room. Looks neat, wearing batik clothes. Walk closer to Melati.
"Are you ready, son?"
Replied nods by Melati. The girl looked at the Papi who was staring at her with affection.
"Tok.tok.." a knocking sound was heard on the door of the room.
"Let Mami open," Anita hurriedly walked towards, the door of the room. Open it. Mbok Sri looks to the waiter standing in front of the door. Then bow respectfully to Anita.
"Sorry madam, I want to tell you.the family deb Resnu has come. I told you to come in. They were waiting in the tau room," Anita nodded.
"Yes.not what. Thanks Mbok. Please prepare a drink and a small meal that we prepared this afternoon!" answered nod by Mbok Sri. The 58-year-old woman left Anita still in a daze at the door of her room. Anita only realized when Hendrawan gently touched her shoulder.
" Has Resnu's family come Mi?"
Anita nodded. Then go back to the room. Finishing makeup.
"Let's Mi.n't be good if they wait for us later," asked Hendrawan while waiting for Anita to finish her makeup. Anita nodded. Then look to Melati who is fun surfing in cyberspace.
"Honey, Mami both Papi want to go ahead to meet his family Resnu. You wait here first. Later Mami will tell Mbok Sri to call you to meet the Resnu family ya.." said Anita then walked out of the room in followed by Hendrawan who nodded , she looked at the girl with a sweet smile as she followed Anita into the living room.
When entering the living room, Resnu was sitting waiting in the guest chair with two people, a middle-aged woman and another gallant man who was about a little older than that woman.
"Good night, sorry for the long wait," said Hendrawan kindly while experiencing one by one his guests.
"No papa Om..Hen.."
"So I'm here to take Mr. de and Mr. de me..Pak de Harjo and Bu de Mina. They are from the village because there is a need. All of you accompany me and can be said to be my guardian representing Papa and Mama who have died . " said Resnu opened their conversation tonight. Hendrawan and Anita listened carefully.
"Yes, Mr. Hendrawan, I represent Resnu's parents want to propose to the girl of his clan Resnu.And we hope to connect the cord of our family by binding the relationship between our ananda Resnu with his future wife," said Mr. Harjo.
"Dear Mr. De. my candidate name is Melati," continued adding the words of Mr. Harjo and Resnu nodded in agreement with the old man's words.
"We're actually grateful for coming to Resnu and family. But we cannot make a decision at this time. Because our son has only been reunited with us for one month.
But to be close friends, we certainly agree. But for a proposal while we ask for time first." replied Hendrawan while holding tightly to his wife's fingers, Anita. Mr. Harjo was surprised to hear the words of Mr. Hendrawan. Then looked at Resnu with a question mark.
"You mean to reject our proposal?" ask Mr. Harjo beaver. The old man's face reddened in anger. The man's wife pulled Mr. Harjo's hand hinting there was no need to be angry at this introductory event. Mr. Harjo turned to his wife. Then take a deep breath. And trying to calm himself.