Reaching Hope
Chapter 39 The Marriage Plan
A month later.
"Hello, Juan," she said kindly.
"What's up, Tumben once Papa calls?" ask Juan.
"Juan Aunty Nindy and Om Jimmy and his daughter will come here today, please pick them up at the airport and bring them home. Papa and mama still have business, later we follow home," he explained gently.
"Can't the driver pick her up, why should I be Pa" Juan grumbled.
"They are good friends Papa and mama, all this time also helped us a lot, it is not polite that the driver who picked up. Please Juan, just for a moment" persuaded Mr. Danu.
"Well, what time are they coming?" ask Juan.
"The plane landed at 10:30" replied Mr. Danu.
"Ok, all right." replied Juan and hung up.
***
On the plane, heading to Surabaya.
"Ma, is it true now that Juan is so handsome?" ask Stella.
"Yes, Honey. Yesterday Om Danu sent me his picture, he's very handsome. But unfortunately according to Om Danu he does not want to be a director at his largest company, Juan chose to hold the factory" he explained.
"It's okay, he's the only automatic son of all Om Danu's wealth must have fallen in his hands. I miss him, 2 years together when we were kids I can't forget, Ma" Stella said enthusiastically.
"But Aunt Irma said she has had a boyfriend for the past few months, only that she is an ordinary girl not from among them. Om Danu is very opposed to their relationship, but can't do much so far" he explained.
"Well, I wish I could be his wife, Ma" Stella said.
"Calm down, Om Danu and Aunt Irma really hope that you become her daughter-in-law. They invited us to Indonesia just to bring the two of you closer" explained his mother.
"Really, Ma? Why are you telling me now, Ma?" ask Stella.
"Already Ma, don't give too much hope Stella. Juan must have loved his lover very much, the proof is that he was willing to oppose his parents. It's better to let it flow, pity Stella if it ends up hurting from being too hopeful" Papa Stella said very wisely.
"Papa should just shut up, Juan's parents just really hope to be with us. Yes we should support our child, do not succumb to poor girls" he said tightly.
Her husband only shook his head to see the character of his wife who never changed, always looked down on others especially the less able.
"That wheel can spin, Ma. Do not look down on others too much. Now that we are old, be wiser in our attitude. Teach children kindness, not slack," said Mr. Jimmy very mature.
"Already, if Papa does not want to help better just shut up. It's always a lecture, like there's nothing wrong with it." said his wife was very irritated.
Mr. Jimmy took a deep breath, he didn't want to advise anymore.
"As for Mama," he broke up, and then began to close his eyes because he was sleepy.
"But what if Juan chooses the girl, Ma?" stella was worried.
"Dear, we'll find a way. Juan's parents must have supported us." he assured Stella.
***
Juanda Airport, 10:25.
Juan had been waiting for them since 5 minutes ago, his driver also accompanied. Finally they were seen after picking up their things.
"How are you, Om, Auntie?" juan asked kindly.
"Well," answered both compactly.
"Hi Brother Juan, how are you? Remember I didn't?" ask spoiled Stella.
" Hey too, Stella. Must remember dong, thank God well. How are you?" juan asked as well.
"Well, brother, too" he replied.
"Sir, please take their things to the car, yes" Juan told the driver.
Juan drove them to the car, but he could not come home because he had to meet with clients.
"Sorry, Om, Aunt, Stella, I can't drive you home. There was a meeting that could not stay, I went first yes," Juan said then passed.
"Ma, he's really handsome. I couldn't even blink looking at her" Stella said.
"What Mama said, right. The originals are much more handsome than the photos that Om Danu loves." replied Mama.
The driver drove them to Juan's family home.
***
"Hello, Juan. Have you met Jimmy and his family?" ask pal Danu.
"It was Pa, they were driven home by the driver" Juan replied.
"Why don't you drive, Juan?" the half yelled.
"I have an important meeting, between the drivers it's the same, after all I've picked them up at the airport" replied Juan annoyed.
"Always reason. Anyway, later tonight you have to have dinner at home because there are guests, not good for them." break up Mr. Danu.
"Will I try. Yes Pa, I want a meeting," replied Juan immediately disconnected the phone.
" Hello, dear Assalamualaikum. You're on a break, aren't you?" ask Juan.
"Vaalaikumsalam. Yes, this is again the same lunch Sister Cindy and Sister Bella. What's up, Juan?" ask Clara.
"I'm sorry, honey, we'll be off. At home there were guests, so papa made a dinner together," explained Juan.
"Oh it's okay next time" replied Clara.
"OK, Honey. I'll meet first. Assalamualaikum" said Juan.
"Waalaikumsalam" replied Clara
***
The Danuarta residence today looks crowded. At 19:00 all were ready at the dinner table, only Juan had not come. They tell stories of the past when they were together abroad first. There was their laughter. Seen Stella since earlier was restless, because the one in waiting never arrived. When Mr. Danu was about to call Juan, the door was opened.
"For so long you have come, it is not good that they have waited" whispered Mr. Danu, approaching Juan.
Juan paid no heed, he headed straight for the dining table.
"Sorry to have waited, the meeting took a little while" he said politely.
"It's okay, we're not hungry yet" replied Jimmy.
"Yes, let's start dinner" asked Juan's mother.
While eating they talk.
"Juan, this Stella turned out to be very great even though a woman, She already holds one of her Papa companies," said Mr. Danu.
"Women like her, very suitable with you," he added.
Juan immediately understood his father's intentions, he was upset but could still be held.
"Yes, Juan. She was the dream daughter-in-law, she was the one who helped Mama cook all this food. Delicious is not the cuisine, like restaurant cuisine," said Bu Danu.
"It's beautiful, smart, rich, good, the cuisine is good, let alone try less. Very qualified to be a wife," he added.
Stella and her family were flattered in such praise by Juan's parents. But Juan could not stand it, he immediately stood up.
"I reiterate once again, Ma, Pa, the only one who will be my wife is Clara! Never find another woman for me. All this time I've always followed what you want, but not for this matter. Sorry Om, Auntie, Stella I'm leaving first. Sorry for the inconvenience" Juan said firmly.
He passed away, went up to his room.
They were all shocked to see Juan's attitude, let alone Stella's family. They looked disappointed but said nothing.