Marrying the Father of My Foster Son
When the Tiger Mother Speaks

"Because until this moment, you are still at home alone. Don't you get tired of doing anything alone? Sleep alone, eat alone, just do anything alone. Remember, son, you're no longer young. Thirty-two years. It was a very, very mature time for a grown man like you to build a household," Bu Ayu's ceaseless cerocos. Since then began to hold the emotion in themselves not to explode. However, when he met the troublemaker then he poured his frustration on his youngest son, Leon.

"Are you not ashamed every time you meet a relative on our side, they always ask 'when to marry'? If you are embarrassed, Yon, because until this moment you have not been able to answer their questions. Even worse, your Grandfather's brother blatantly said that you were not a normal man. Where'd you put your mama's face, son?"

Bu Ayu looks frustrated when she remembers the incident some time ago when she and her husband attended Natasha's wedding reception. The distant brother of his late father without the slightest sense of awkwardness had said such a bad thing about his youngest son in front of many people. As a mother, Ayu was of course upset because the child she had raised with great difficulty was actually humiliated by her own brother.

"You mean Mama, I'm a same-sex person? Oh my goodness. Ma, why the hell should they talk. Mama knows for herself that I'm a normal guy, having dated the opposite sex. However, for some reason eventually our relationship ran aground in the middle of the road," said Leon did not accept if he was called a same-sex man. Though clearly he has an interest in the Eve.

"Eat him, you're married, dong. Silence their mouths by giving a letter of marriage invitation so that your relatives do not continue to insult you. Mama's ears to the heat heard the spicy insinuation and whispers of demons sourced from their mouths. If you do not realize that we still have family ties with them, already mama torn the mouth lemes using this hand. It's good that they insulted my servant's son." Bu Ayu said with a loud breath, so angry because they just want to mock Leon just because his youngest son was not married until this moment.

Mr. Imran who was next to his wife rubbed Ayu's back, trying to calm his beloved wife. "Patience, Ma. Don't follow your anger. Remember the doctor's message, do not be angry later your blood pressure is high, you know."

Not that the flames in Ayu bu subsided, it increased even more almost to earth scorched all the contents around it. "Father, instead of helping mama persuade Leon to want to get married and persuaded mama to be patient. Can't wait to see my mom all this time, Pa. It's been two years since my mom was patient, waiting for Leon to ask us to wave his ex-lover. This kid came to us instead of telling us when to come see the girl's parents, uh told me he just got dumped."

"Then what's the point of dating for 2 years if the edges break up? You don't have to date, just get married like we used to. 2 Months acquaintance, after that immediately married and thank God our marriage lasted until now. Long-time dating does not guarantee ending in the guarantee so it is better to be confirmed immediately so that nothing is delicious, not afraid of being raided by citizens let alone commit adultery."

Leon rolled his eyeballs lazily. Every time she nagged, her mother always mentioned the name of the ex-lover who had cheated on her behind her. They are committed to bringing the relationship to life. However, who would have thought that the woman who is expected to be the last port is actually in two with her colleagues in the company.

"Mama's experience cannot be applied to me. I'm not a marriage practitioner without doing the exploratory process first. Mama and Papa could get married because your parents know each other, while I'm with him? We didn't know each other before so it's natural, dong, that she and I were dating first."

"But not for many years, Yon. Two to three years, you think you're taking a car, hem?" check Bu Ayu who silenced Leon's mouth immediately. If it's a rampage mode then Leon, Imran sir or Leony-big sister Leon can not argue anymore. His third mouth is locked tightly because it feels free to argue because until anytime, Ayu ma'am will always win.

Bu Ayu got up from her seat. Then reach for the hand bag that he had placed on the long table in the living room. "May give you six months to find a future wife. If not, mama will have to match you with the son of my friend. She's still single, she's beautiful, her career is good, it's very compatible with you."

Leon's mouth opened, then clenched and opened again several times. However, not a word was said from his thin lips.

'Shit!' Only one sentence of cursing managed to slip from his lips.

Mr. Imran stood up, about to catch up with his favorite wife. However, before stepping foot, the man who had just been blessed with a third grandson patted the shoulders of his son who he was so proud of. "Don't put too much into your Mama's heart, son. Everything he said was just a form of annoyance. Just focus on your work and do not let this problem become a burden for you. Papa is sure that if you have a soul mate wherever we go will definitely come by itself."

Leon breathed a heavy sigh. Fortunately, his father was always wise, never forcing himself to immediately have a partner. Although he knew in fact the papa really wanted to see his youngest child marry a good woman who would accept himself as he is.

"Good, Pa. Thank you for giving me confidence."

Once again Mr. Imran patted Leon's shoulder slowly. "Before you go, your mama has cooked your favorite chicken soup. Eat a lot because Papa's sure your stomach hasn't been filled with food at all, right?"

Leon nodded. "Yes, Pa. I'll warm up the soup."

After the death of his mother and father, Leon spread his gaze around. The minimalist two-story house looks deserted like an uninhabited. His view leads to a large photo frame attached to the wall. In the photo is Leon with his parents, sister, brother-in-law and two nephews. The photo was taken one year ago, before Leony gave birth to her third child.

Seeing Leony's enlarged stomach due to gestational age entering the third trimester, Leon so little understand why his mother urged him to get married. A soft sigh came from the man. "I'm sorry, Ma, I can't give you a grandchild yet."

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