THE CHOICE IN MY LIFE
SECTION 88
“Kak Ajeng?” aunt Kumala's eyes signaled her disbelief of the slap she had just gotten. Tia widened her eyes and covered her mouth with both hands in surprise.
“Have you insulted my son-in-law enough? I told you to stop your debate. But you keep insulting Tia in public like this. Tia is my daughter, if you insult her once again, I will not hesitate to destroy your entire family life. Are you no longer dear to the treasure you feel at this time?” threaten Mother Ajeng with a face so serious.
“What is Ajeng's sister sure? There's no way Kak Ajeng could easily destroy my family, Kak.”
“You still don't believe?” Bunda Ajeng gives pause for the next sentence, “Raka!” shouted Mother Ajeng calling her nephew who has full power in the business world.
“Yes, Aunt. Raka is always behind Aunt Ajeng.” Raka replied with certainty in the back row of the guests. Next to her stood Ara who had been holding her little baby who she had just delivered two weeks ago.
Aunt Kumala who was increasingly frightened because there was Raka who joined the General in the war that night chose to leave the party. Do not forget the bearing of his youngest daughter who had felt a cruel aura in the party. Anyone would still remember about Hendra, Raka's cousin who was brutally murdered by Raka for creating a big problem for her and Ara. Not the meaning of murder by eliminating lives, Raka prefers to kill someone financially. He eliminated all sources of income and shut down all access to large corporations so that no one could and would help. Raka has a very important role in the business world. This way of killing him made the person dealing with him feel like he was in hell.
“I'm sorry for this mess. Please continue to enjoy this party. Please enough of us to know what happened tonight. Do not let this news become public consumption. You guys definitely know what will happen if until this news comes out of this room.” said Father Rio by widening his warm smile, saying, but they are all aware that in their subtle sentences there is a threat. Tonight a couple put up a strong protector for their son-in-law.
“Thanks, Mother.” Tia hugged the middle-aged woman who was still standing next to her. “Mothers want to defend Tia until like this.”
“Ish . . . Don't think about it, dear. Mother has long wanted to brake slippery mouth Kumala, only Mother has not been able to get the right moment. And tonight Mother can do it. That person's mouth should be tightly tied so as not to hurt the feelings of others.” Mother Ajeng unraveled her embrace and touched Tia's already warmed cheeks again.
“You're okay, Tia?” ask Mother to worry.
“Tia is okay, Nda. Don't worry and thank you again.”
“Of course dear. Don't hesitate.” Bunda Ajeng patted Tia's arm lightly. “Rio, Mother and Father again greet other relatives, yes.”
“OK, Mother. Thanks, Nda. Mom and Dad are great tonight.” Rio gave his two thumbs up.
Mother Ajeng and Father Gunawan left the two brides and returned to some other relatives. No one disputes the actions of Mother Ajeng, because almost all families do not like Aunt Kumala.
“Tante Ajeng from the past is indeed very great. Age does not eat its ferocity in defense of truth.” Raka added as the man approached Rio and Tia was with his wife and child.
“Hai, Brother Ara.” Reply Tia. “Goodnight Mr. Raka.” Sapa Tia on Raka who stood beside Ara who was holding a tiny baby girl.
“Call me Raka. Do not call me ‘Pak’ if we are outside the company. You are already part of this family legitimately.”
“But .” has not finished Tia finished her sentence, but Ara is already holding Tia's arm slowly. “Do it, Tia. You are already part of this family.” Ara added.
“Kak Ara has given birth? Why don't you give me the word, sister?” Rio switched the conversation before Tia's cry broke out due to the sense of haru. Rio was also amazed to see the baby girl who looked beautiful and had a typical face of Raka.
“You must be very busy because Raka is not in the company. The older brother had asked Raka to return to the company after Naya was born. But he still wanted to linger more with his little daughter.
“It's okay, Brother. Ara needs Raka more. Company's safe with me. Besides I can also get a double salary that I can use to buy shares later.” Rio smiled meaningfully.
“Wah . . . Extraordinary sister This Sister.” Ara praised her cousin's sister-in-law.
“What to be proud of? He just always chases money instead of helping me.” Raka protested to his wife.
“Of course. Nowadays, there are free. I also have a wife and will have children later. It all still requires money right.” Reply Rio did not want to lose to Raka.
Tia secretly felt pain in her heart. Just now that she heard that Rio also wanted a child later, she was afraid that Rio's hope would be hard to come true because he was difficult to have offspring. Rio who realized that his words were impacting on Tia who was already silent next to him.
“Tia . . . want to carry Naya?” rio asked Tia. He wanted to shift the sadness of his beautiful wife because her mistake offended the child in front of Tia.
“What can?” Tia quickly changed her gloomy face in a hopeful fashion.
“Of course can.” Reply Ara quickly. He took Naya from Raka's sling and gave it to Tia slowly.
Tia was a little afraid to hold the tiny baby, but when she was held, Tia was amazed to see the tiny baby who was now calm in her arms. The baby looked calm and comfortable in Tia's arms. Sometimes his little mouth yawns because it's still sleepy. Both corners of Tia's eyes have issued clear circles because of the taste of haru. Inwardly, he wanted the little angel to be in his bury. But he prayed incessantly that the Almighty might grant his prayers someday.