Loved Brondong
Rest is not enough

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At night, Yasmin was in her room. Her shadow kept turning on Eza's speech this afternoon. Meeting prospective in-laws is something that women may be afraid of in part. Yasmin could not deny it, she did not know and could not guess how the response of papa and mama Eza when she met him. Moreover, the marriage will be carried out because of something sudden. Ugly in the eyes of the old man, it was definitely on his mind at this moment. If it wasn't for getting pregnant, maybe she and Eza wouldn't have gotten into this.

Yasmin continued to stare at the stars, thinking about and preparing something that might have to come later when the meeting arrived tomorrow. To relieve his anxiety, Yasmin decided to contact Santi.

“Halo, San is busy not?” yasmin asked her best friend when the phone was connected.

“No, why? What is your relationship with Eza? Is there any progress?”

“Hem, no. I am now happy because in the end Eza wants to take responsibility and not leave me. But there's one thing that makes me stuck right now.”

“Thank God, the boy turned out to have a sense of responsibility as well. She must love you so much Yasmin, lucky that even though she was 21 years old, at least she was very mature. So what do you think now?”

As a friend, Santi always heard Yasmin's complaint and understood the woman's most difficult position. He never blamed something that had happened— for Yasmin.

“Tadi Eza explained everything, about the terms of his parents after giving his blessing and also tomorrow I have to meet them. You know, San, I'm so worried that they don't take me well. What I have in mind right now is his mother, since I was in contact with Eza, he always told me that his mother was so firm in taking a stand. He even revoked Eza's facility if he didn't comply. The evil shadow of in-laws kept spinning in my head.”

Yasmin explained to Santi with a face of despair, she leaned against the head bed while exhaling a rough breath.

“Yas, you don't have to think like that, there is an Eza who will defend you. From my perspective, Eza is not a coward and he is very gentle. If only he was afraid of his mother, he would definitely not be able to dare to admit his actions especially if he knew the risks that might be heavy for him. But he's reckless, right, so don't feel insecure. I'm sure Eza will protect you.”

“So, yes. All right, I'll try to act normal. Although, I also often get bad treatment from his mother Mas Hilman, but I hope this time his mother Eza is different.”

“Just relax, I will definitely pray for you.”

Santi tried to calm Yasmin down. The woman also did not forget to give a powerful advice if her mother Eza dared to behave arbitrarily to her. Including unlocking his secrets that he had been keeping and no one knew including Eza.

“O yes, by the way about Mas Hilman, he came here this afternoon to see me, I was shocked. Not expecting after so long, now he's looking for me.”

"Well, what do you want?”

“Yes, he's talking, the reason. But the main goal is not really that, but rather want to master my father's company.”

Santi who heard this was also shocked and furious. Yasmin also recounted Eza's attitude towards Hilman. Santi further adds his admiration for Eza because the man was able to protect Yasmin from any aspect. He is increasingly convinced that he will support Eza and Yasmin's relationship for his future. Do not forget his hopes and prayers of happiness for Yasmin was always thrown from his mouth.

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The clock showed at four in the afternoon. Yasmin was also neatly prepared to meet Eza's parents. The light blue suit, with a blazer covering its upper body looked so elegant. Plain veil up to chest level, colored in line with his clothes. Mekap thinnya also describes himself who looks calm without reducing his piety. The eyes that were looking also could not guess Yasmin's true age because it looked so young.

“Darling, you are so beautiful,” praise Eza while passing every inch of Yasmin's appearance, the man's eyeball stopped on Yasmin's face.

Galang and Suci who were there to pay attention to Yasmin and admire each other, usually Yasmin does look neat and beautiful even without make-up though. But this time he was so different. The lipstick she wore was faint, but still showed a fresh impression on her face.

At a glance, Eza glanced towards Galang who also did not blink looking at Yasmin because he was amazed. Eza grabbed the man's shoulder. “Hei, Boss! Inget, she's mine, don't take more than three seconds to look at her!”

Galang who heard Eza's words laughed and followed also the laughter of Suci and Yasmin.

“Yes, already, let's go now!” take Yasmin to Eza.

They went to Eza's parents' house. Eza cars drive at medium speed. On the way, Yasmin continued to pray and adjust her breath so as not to be groggy, occasionally Eza asked her to joke.

In a large yard, parked a car in front of the residence Adhitama— signifies that his mother has returned from controlling his restaurant. Eza and Yasmin slowly stepped onto the porch of the house, Yasmin looked at Eza, tightly clasping her slightly cold sweaty hands. Eza nodded giving her strength and calming her down.

Shortly after Eza rang the bell, the door opened, the housekeeper invited them in. Yasmin's heartbeat was unsettled, but her eyes did not stop circling the living room, showing a neatly arranged family portrait on a corner table. Yasmin recorded the faces of Eza's parents from the portrait. Looks harmonious with a relaxed shooting style.

"Honey, sit down first, I'll call Mama and Papa first." Eza led Yasmin to sit on the long white sofa in the living room.

"Corn, I …."

"I know you're nervous, calm down first. Don't be afraid, I'm here." The man tried to calm his girlfriend. Yasmin was like the first time she had experienced it. Maybe because he already knows Erna's character from Eza's story.

Eza left Yasmin after seeing the nod of the woman's head. Yasmin sighed many times, trying to calm herself down. He thought about how to get Eza's parents to like him. Eza has indeed told us, they are already approved. However, blessing alone was not enough if he could not get close to his future in-laws.

After a few minutes, Eza came with his parents. Yasmin then stood up with a smile to see the arrival of the three. Eza who was walking in front also smiled at him. Erna and Adhitama looked at Yasmin. However, Erna's eyes only glanced at Yasmin. Unlike Adhitama who smiles at him.

After Eza introduced Yasmin to his parents. Now they sit facing each other on different sides. Eza sat next to Yasmin, while Erna was near her husband. The atmosphere was slightly tense, Erna with her firm face looking at Yasmin full of probing.

"How many months have you been pregnant?"

The first question Yasmin heard, a little surprised her. Erna's tone was so heavy it sounded.

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