THE CHOICE IN MY LIFE
SECTION 79
“Is it okay if we leave Mother and Father first? Not that we should wait for them until the driver comes to pick up, Rio?”
“If Mother and Father have said for the first time, we must follow their words. If not, Mother will be angry big.” Rio made an excuse.
“Mother? Getting angry? But it seems like Mother cannot be angry. Mother's face is so calm and soothing.”
“Of course Mommy is so calm. Mother is the original princess Solo. After marrying Dad, Mother immediately invited Dad to live in America. But you make no mistake, even though Mother lived long in America, first when dealing with the late grandmother who was in Solo, the Javanese dialect of Mother is still so thick. I just don't understand what they're talking about.”
“Dad?”
“Dad? Of course like me. Don't know shit. So every time Dad and I talked to my late grandmother, we always used Bahasa Indonesia. Sometimes I know a little that Mother is speaking in Javanese, but I can not reply in the same language.”
“You two never learned Javanese?”
“Ear! We were taught by Mother. But our language is messy and upside down. Finally Mommy gave up teaching Javanese to me and to Daddy.”
“Hahahahaha . . surely Mommy was very depressed at that time.”
Rio occasionally looked at the face of his wife who had been smiling loosely as they talked about the two Rio parents.
“Why? Why are you looking at me all the time? Just focus on the road, I don't want us to crash.”
“I should be thanking you, Rio. Thanks to you, I can feel like I have parents who love me, accept me who has no one in the world. Even Mother with open arms accepted me and loved me like her biological child. I'm so happy today.” Tia returned Rio's hand by grasping her tighter.
“Honestly I was very confused and surprised to know they were both your parents. I was confused by what action I should do in front of Mother and Father. I'm afraid of making mistakes. But it was the fact that they were alone that created a comfortable atmosphere as I began to feel worry. When you haven't arrived at home, Dad had to shift the subject several times because I couldn't answer some questions from Mother. Mother also did not pursue answers to questions I could not answer. They were both precious parents. Now I know why you can make your parents a turning point in your past life. The affection they give is indeed able to change every negative thought.”
“You know? When aunt Mega said that if she was told by Mother to make me leave the house, I immediately turned around without saying goodbye. I'm afraid that you'll be depressed if you find out that both of my parents came unannounced. I've said before that I'll introduce you to them when you already have a heart for me. But who would have thought if Mother and Father had their own plans.”
“But thanks to Mother and Father, it seems I know the decision I will take in the future.”
“Really? Can you tell me what it is?” Rio was so curious.
“I will give you the answer later when we are in Raja Ampat. Isn't that exactly two months into our wedding?”
“I can't wait to know your answer. Can't you tell me now, Tia?” persuade Rio.
“Later. Be patient.”
“Baiklahhhh.” Rio kissed Tia's hand while remaining focused on the street.