Marrying the Father of My Foster Son
Sundays

Sunday night is the night that is awaited for almost all human beings in any hemisphere. On that night, some people use the time available to travel with a partner or family. Even so with Leon, Ghani's true friend was waiting for the night to be able to go with Lulu.

Leon was well-dressed, about to pick up Lulu. As he exited the room, Mr. Imran and Bu Ayu saw his son from the first floor. The prince looked different than usual.

Leon looks very handsome wearing jeans, casual t-shirt equipped with sports shoes that make his appearance more charming. That of course makes Ayu and Imran suspect that Leon will meet someone special.

The couple looked at each other as if they were talking through their eyes. Then Imran pressed the shoulder of the sign that he did not know where their son was going because Leon told him nothing.

As Leon walked to the kitchen to fill a bottle of water, Ayu asked, "Where are you going? Tumben's Sunday night away, usually also at home watching TV with mom and dad."

Leon gave a rough breath. 'Not going wrong, going wrong. I'm confused, what does Mama want, anyway? The feeling of what I was doing was always wrong in his eyes.'

Taking a deep breath, then exhaling slowly hoping that Leon was given a lot of patience to face his mother. "You go together, Ma."

“Emang temen you who until you look neat like gini, Yon?” ask Bu Ayu curiously. The woman's voice rose so that Leon who was in the kitchen heard her words.

Leon who refused to tell that he was being betrothed to Lulu was forced to hide the fact. After all, why did he tell the mother anyway his relationship with Lulu could not possibly continue to the next step.

"Just the same, Ma. Mama don't need to kepo, like a journalist who is hunting for news," said Leon origin. Then he turned the drinking bottle and filled it to hear the water from the dispenser.

“Pa, your son was asked and even digress the answer. Make mom emotional. Not to answer even play the secrets of all. Mama, right, so curious." Bu Ayu complained about the behavior of her youngest child to Mr. Imran who was sitting sweetly on the sofa.

"It's like you don't know who your son is, Ma. He is full of secrets. If you keep pushing, you are tired of yourself" said Mr. Imran without looking at his wife.

Instead of stopping, Bu Ayu continued to babble nonstop. "Mama's really kepo, Pa. Ask who knows if he's with you, he'll be honest."

"Just let her go with anyone, that's her right. His name is also a young man, would want to live freely without wanting to tell anyone who he wants to walk with. You should be happy because Leon is close to someone. Papa dares to guarantee, this time Leon must have managed to get a girlfriend to be his future wife," said Mr. Imran. I don't know where he got that belief. However, his instincts say that Leon's soul mate is near.

"Well, if you're right. Who knows, Leon is actually having PDKT with someone. But why did you get so excited, huh?" Bu Ayu touched his chest using the palm of his hand. The woman's heart was beating very fast.

Seeing Leon passing in front of him, Bu Ayu said, "Leon, try dong you say the same mama actually you want to go where the hell? How to play secret all the same old man." Ayu's mother still continued to urge Leon, who just rolled her eyeballs lazily.

“Mama and papa kayak never young, ah. Yes already, now I want to leave first,” concluded Leon while saying hello.

"Eh, wait a minute. Mama's not done talking. You just stumble right away. You bad boy!" Bu Ayu blocked the arm of Leon who had just finished kissing the back of his hand.

'This one has a nyokap who often gossip with neighbors. His son's privacy continues to be corrected, ' roared Leon in heart.

Leon let go of his mother's hand and said with stifled anger. “My dear mother, just believe me, I will not be strange. I'm not going to a night club, never mind let alone play women. I just want to have fun, really, with my friends. Mostly we hang out at the cafe and watch movies in the cinema."

"Maybe I'm going home tonight, so house keys don't hang on the door, yeah, Ma. I don't want to sleep on the porch because I can't get into my own house."

Mr. Imran pointed his thumb in response. He knew Leon was a responsible man and was so trustworthy that he didn't worry if his son came home late at night.

"Enjoy your youth, son. Papa's supporting you!" exclaim Mr. Imran to encourage.

Mr. Imran is not unaffectionate to Leon, only he gives full confidence in his son. Leon won't do anything negative. The youngest child is quite mature, can even sort out and choose which is best for himself.

"Did he really want to see a girl?" muttered Bu Ayu released Leon's departure. He stared at Leon's car, which began to leave the yard.

Mr. Imran rubbed his wife's shoulders, understanding her anxiety. "If it is smelled from the scent of his perfume it is the scent of a person in love" the middle-aged man replied. As a fellow man, he could tell just by looking at his guts.

"Ih, Papa knows," said Bu Ayu sneering. The two return home after Leon's car goes out of sight.

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Leon rushes to pick up Lulu on his index. Apparently Lulu is ready, waiting for the arrival of the man who supposedly said his best friend, Leon is a good man who never played a woman.

Leon lowered the car window and said, “Lo is ready?”

“Gue has been waiting for you since, Gaje! Here, my leg until pegel waitin lo!" lulu said with a cynical tone. If it wasn't for Queensha, he would've gone into the room. Lock the door, pull the blanket, and close your eyes on the soft mattress.

“Iya, regular, directions here emang solid path.” Lulu remembered that the path to her index is indeed prone to traffic jams. It can take up to thirty minutes to an hour just to arrive at Indekos.

“Ya is in. We walk now.”

As Lulu approaches the car, Leon is amazed by the girl's appearance which tonight looks different. With a casual style, Lulu looks younger and different, like a 3rd grade high school teenage girl.

"Eh, even dumb. He said to walk, come on! The hunt's out of tickets, huh."

Lulu's call successfully restored Leon's consciousness. Then he got out of the car, opened the door and let Lulu in. Leon drove his vehicle to a large mall in West Jakarta, where young people hang out.

The atmosphere of Sunday night in the mall is very crowded, it seems like everyone is racing to the cinema floor. Several times Lulu had to tilt her body to avoid friction with some men who walked in a hurry.

Not wanting to let Lulu feel uncomfortable, Leon immediately grabbed her hand, then walked close together on Lulu's right side like any other couple. Lulu understands Leon's intention to protect her, but her heart cannot be controlled. Thumping as if playing the band drums inside.

'Conscious, Lu. Don't take lo baper!' Lulu tries to remind herself not to get carried away.

“We ate before or after watching?” leon asked breaking the silence that suddenly struck them.

“If in my opinion, later, we will see we are laper. The important thing is now we buy snacks first the same drink.”

They immediately entered the theater area and booked tickets as well as snacks and drinks. The queue is long enough to make Leon repeatedly protect Lulu from friction of fellow visitors.

About twenty minutes in line, they finally got food and drinks.

“Lo prefer horror, adventure, or romance movies?” leon asked as they queued at the ticketing counter.

“If I like the same adventure thriller, a bit exciting that, so it does not make drowsiness.”

“Oh, I see. There are thrillers and sci-fi too. You just choose, I follow."

Lulu looked up at the head, looking at a screen displaying the schedule of the movie playing tonight. "That sci-fi, Yon. I think it's exciting, huh." The woman's fingers pointed at the screen.

They spent the night together. Not two hours passed, bright faces were seen coming out of the room cinema.

"It's really exciting, yeah. I thought the girl was weak. Even I took ilfeel first, when the first ten minutes of the film was played. Kirain he will be bright, uh it turns out to be a superhero," said Lulu commenting on the film they just watched.

The movie I watched was a sci-fi movie. Tells about a girl who turned into a robot who turned out to have to fight the creator of the ropot who is none other than her own husband.

Leon nodded. "That's great, tuh. Sci-fi movies are out of the ordinary, but they are also quite entertaining. I am happy with the acting of the players and the storyline that is not on the market. There is a little plot twist at the end that still makes the brain a little difficult to digest.” Leon said that he felt, it was fun to share the story of the film after they watched it together.

“Yup. The flow is exciting and lots of surprises. I also like to see a film whose ending is not predictable," said Lulu, approving Leon's remarks.

During the movie, Lulu looks very enthusiastic. Occasionally put popcorn in the mouth. The girl's eyes were focused on the enormous reduced screen ahead.

“Yes, now we eat. How are we going to find seafood?” Leon still remembers Queensha's message saying Lulu loved seafood.

Leon's call made Lulu's eyes sparkle beautifully. The girl smiled happily because seafood never failed to make her stomach full.

The two walked out of the cinema. Lulu's head lowered, feeling a strange thump she had never felt.

“Thanks, you're sure I'm on my way. Tonight I am very happy" said Lulu Lirih. It bit its lower lip, resisting the desperate explosion that was about to explode.

The same thing Leon felt. He also felt a strange feeling that made him want to keep smiling widely. "Together, Lu. I'm glad you're also cool."

Although sometimes they behave like Tom and Jerry, who always fight every time they meet, but there are times where the two can get along. It is evident now that Lulu and Leon can enjoy their Sunday nights together with a feeling of happiness.

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