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"Bec .. " Ara rounded her eyes seeing Arsen's arrival with so many items nearby.
And what makes Ara touched the most is the balloon with the inscription i'm sorry. It seemed like the man was so serious about apologizing to her.
"I can go in Ra? my hands are sore." Arsen Ara opened the door wide.
Arsen gave a glance. Whose house is this? And why is Ara alone?
Ara helped Arsen pick up such a large doll that was lying on the floor. There were two large paper bags and one contained a large cake with the same inscription as in the balloon that Arsen was carrying.
"It's for you Ra." Arsen handed over the balloons and a large flower on top of which was covered in heart-shaped pink paper with the inscription I Love U. Ara just gave a happy smile to see Arsen's earnestness. It's even more romantic than Arsen's proposal that night that there was no sweetness at all.
"So long ago got here because of all this?" ask Ara. And Arsen nodded.
"Yes Ra, wait for the balloon shop guy whose writing is really long. Not to mention at the bakery. Trus the worst at his florist fitting me pesen flowers said stock was waiting to grab at the branch store. Where to wait so long. Uh until the store was still waiting to be done first."
"Oh my goodness, I was worried, you know, Aa came for a long time. I think on the road aa why-why. Ara's eyes glazed over. Arsen pulled her into his arms.
"Don't go again Ra. I'm sorry, I promise you I'll try to get rid of my bad habits." Ara nodded in Arsen's arms.
Ara breaks Arsen's embrace. "Are you eating?" And the man just shook his head.
"Who's house is this?" Tanya Arsen was curious.
"This is the house that his grandfather Teteh Dian loved. Actually for Abah and Ara. But because Abah did not exist so be given to Ara." Said the girl. Arsen just nodded.---- "And actually yesterday I wanted to tell Aa if I would stay here until the day we got married." Ara. Arsen's eyes are rounded.
"No way, I don't want to be away from you, Ra." Arsen.
"Aa I can't keep hitchhiking at home. What the other brother said later. Let me here yes A" Ara pleaded while shaking Arsen's arm. The man remained silent and took a long breath.
"I'm hungry .. " Arsen did not respond to Ara's request. With Ara's pouting face towards the kitchen, Arsen followed her with a paper bag containing the food that Mama Clara had brought. All the ideas for apologizing came from Clara and Selin's mom. Because Arsen was confused and did not know what Ara liked he chose to buy everything suggested by the two women.
"That's what A' ..?"
"It's mama's food. Because mama knows I haven't eaten, and mama thinks her ex-wives are also bringing this." Ara received the paperbag and began to move her food into the dish.
Seeing the food brought by Arsen made Ara feel hungry again. He sat next to Arsen, Ara served Arsen very well.
"Thank you Ra .. " Said Arsen when receiving a rice plate that was filled with rice, side dishes and vegetables. The two began to eat in silence, Arsen occasionally stealing glances at his future wife. Arsen was grateful to have Mama Clara who could understand her without having to say anything. Ara who was still shabby just looks so beautiful what else now. Like the word Ara was once just an ordinary chunk of stone. But after being polished and processed he transformed into a very valuable diamond stone. Looking at Ara who was now made Arsen feel so afraid of losing his girl. Moreover, the age range of those who were too far away had made Arsen feel insecure.
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Elsewhere, Aldo was with Mary. He took Veni's mother to the Hanafi master's house. He wanted to make the misunderstanding between his mother and his wife end. And remove Dian and Veni's trauma. Maria's face looked pale. Body gurgling. He did not know where the man who claimed to be the husband of his daughter was taken. Because throughout the journey Aldo chose silence. Upon entering the large gate all the guards bowed respectfully to Aldo which made Maria even more terrified.
Aldo stopped in front of the courtyard of the large mansion but did not immediately descend. He calls Gerry's number and says that he is currently carrying Veni's mother. He wanted Gerry to first convey Aldo's intentions to Dian and Veni why he brought the woman here. Although Aldo is aware of the risks but he does not want his wife to dissolve with his trauma.
After waiting for a while, Gerry contacted Aldo again and allowed Aldo to enter with Veni's mother. While inside Veni sat beside Arimbi's mother and Hanafi's father anxiously, Dian leaned in Gerry's arms. Both Veni and Dian both felt their heartbeats racing violently.
Aldo came to herd Mary who kept bowing. But his eyes immediately rounded when he saw the five people who were in the room. Half-run Mary approached them. Dian and Veni stiffened. But Gerry immediately stood on his feet unexpectedly Maria prostrated before them. Now it was the turn of the six who rounded their eyes.
"Veni, I'm sorry, son. I've done you bad. And also Dian, forgive aunt's attitude all this time. Aunt always mean to you, torture you. Forgive aunt."---- "Hanafi, Arimbi the law I just put me in jail. And please protect my daughter. Because there's someone who's after my daughter." Mary continued to speak while prostrating at the feet of Veni, Arimbi and Hanafi. Veni looked at Aldo with an indescribable gaze. Why is this big thing Aldo didn't ask for his opinion.
"Why are you doing all this Maria? what the hell have you been taking from us less?" Arimbi Hardik. A mother's heart would feel pain if her daughter was treated badly.
"I'm sorry Rimbi. You can report me to the police. Put me in jail. But help you protect Veni."
"I don't need your forgiveness, Mom. Go ..!!" Veni. Hanafi held Veni's trembling hand.
"Don't say a word you'll regret later."
"What should I regret, father? this woman sold me. He had me tortured by old man Martinus and his wives. Do you know the pain of the lash scar in the vinegar flush? Have you ever felt your mouth in so much chili? They made me chew a handful of chili just because the floor I cleaned was still dirty. Even the pain of my stomach and throat still feels real. Should I forgive this woman just because she's my mother?"
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Hey, what was his mind macem-macem with Aa Arsen? othor tu ga would have the heart to tell a tense story. Othor prefers a good story.