
Martin explains to both his parents and his daughter the origin of his impromptu marriage to Elea. Martin's parents only listened carefully to his son's explanation, Martin explaining everything without anyone missing about his first encounter with Elea, and how he got caught up in the embarrassing situation of 'Digrebek' citizens. The only thing Martin didn't explain, was Elea's work. Martin considers Elea his wife and accepts Elea's past, and Martin considers Elea's past a disgrace that he must keep for himself. Because if Martin says that Elea works as a paid woman, it is not impossible that Martin's parents will think negatively about his wife, and Martin does not want that to happen. Perhaps in the future he will say what Elea's real work is if it is really needed, otherwise it will only be stored alone.
"So you're going to continue this marriage?" Papa Adnan asked Martin, having finished hearing the explanation from his son.
"Yes Pa, Martin never intended to play a wedding" Martin said.
"But you don't love each other, you haven't even known each other for a long time" said Mama Asri, doubtful of Martin's satisfaction.
"We don't know each other and love Mah yet, but if in our hearts there is an acceptance, Martin believes that love will come by itself as we are together" Martin replied realistically.
"Do you agree with Martin? what's name?" Mama Asri was still staring resentfully at Elea.
"Elea nek" said Elea.
"I'm not your Grandma" cried Mama Asri did not accept Elea called her Grandma.
"Ma.sorry" Elea's great-granddaughter.
"How old are you?" this time Papa Adnan asked, Martin was waiting for Elea's answer. He also did not know how old his new wife was.
"22 years old" said Elea bowing her head.
"Jeez Martin" exclaimed Mama Asri holding her head, suddenly having a headache hearing the fact that her daughter-in-law only knows the difference between two and her granddaughter.
Martin was only silent, he himself was surprised and did not expect if his new wife was as young as it could even be said to be the same age as his daughter. Martin thinks Elea is 27, but beyond belief. It looks like the words of Martin who wants to marry a young girl the other day become a reality, even though there must be a drama of raiding.
"Risha doesn't want her to be Mami Risha continues" protests Risha going to her room. Risha would be very embarrassed if her friends knew Mami she was only two years away from him.
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Martin and Elea have now returned to their room, and Elea has no choice but to accept and live out her marriage with Martin. Anything else did not cross Martin's mind to divorce Elea. Because the two do not know each other well, what's wrong with trying and learning to accept each other, in the hope that love will also grow.
"Om" said Elea to call her husband.
"What's wrong?" Martin did not go to the office, because he had to accompany his wife who still needed it most if she wanted to go anywhere.
"I've accepted you as my wife, and your past about the job is enough I know. Other people don't need to know, including Mama and Papa" Martin explained.
"Om seriously accepting me to be Om's wife?"
"Yes, is there a problem?"
"But, Om's son?" lirih Elea's.
"Risha just needs a little time, don't worry" Martin calms Elea down.
"But, can I be a mommy for her? even Risha is better suited to be my sister" Elea is not sure she can be a good Mami-sung figure for Risha.
"If you can't be her mom, then be her best friend. After all Risha is an adult, Mami's figure is not too much Risha needs. All he needs is a good friend, who he can talk to and tell stories, can understand his mood, can understand his situation and condition. After all, by being her best friend, you can advise her with a different point of view. Not the point of view of parents who 'should' always accept" said Martin because to his knowledge, Risha does not have good friends who can give advice or positive influence. All of Risha's friends are only there when her daughter is having fun, but when Risha is down like that, none of Risha's friends come even if only to support her.
"But the mother figure is still important Om" said Elea. "Despite being 22 years old, I still need a mother figure and always miss her" Elea smiled bitterly. "Funny, Om, I may miss someone I've never seen" Elea said with teary eyes, remembering how much her parents had thrown her away at the orphanage.
There was no clue whatsoever when Elea was found by the caretaker, other than a piece of paper bearing her name 'Eleanor Belvina' there was no Necklace, Pendant, Ring, Bracelet or anything else as Elea's identification. Though Elea hopes there is one of those objects on her body like the ones in the soap opera are also novels that. But the world is too cruel to Elea, so there is no clue to the whereabouts of her parents.
"Don't be sad, don't you have a family now?" entertain Martin. "You also immediately get a husband and child, which you do not need to re-deceive anymore" he continued.
"I'm scared Om" Elea's great-grandson.
"What are you afraid of?" Martin approached Elea and sat down beside her.
"I'm afraid if I really hang all my happiness on Om, then Om leaves me too. I can't imagine that happening I certainly can't look at the world anymore" Elea honestly, hearing the seriousness Martin offered made her happy and sad.
Elea was used to living alone without protection from anyone, if now she had to take refuge under the auspices of Martin of course Elea would be happy. But is there any guarantee that Martin won't throw it away like his parents did with Elea? That was Elea's biggest fear, because Elea never had a real lover even though many of her college friends used to chase after Elea, not a few seniors who openly expressed love for Elea, what else if not for the beautiful face of Elea. But not a single man managed to shake his heart.
"When I decided to marry you, I was serious about what I said. When I say ijab qobul, I also promise myself to always take care of you. And when I say to continue this marriage, then not one bit do I intend to leave you. Maybe at this time I don't love you, and I know you haven't loved me either.But from now on we'll both learn to accept and love each other, you agree with me?" martin softly looked at his wife's pretty face.
"I agree" said Elea.
"If there's an attitude of mine that doesn't make you comfortable, let me know. And remember, in a relationship honesty is very important. Therefore, I ask you to always be honest with me, about whatever it is. So that we can fill each other and find solutions" explained Martin, given the age difference is quite far, the, Martin must be able to guide Elea better so that their marriage lasts and only death can separate. That's what Martin expected.