The Pearl of Ternista
Ask for Restu

After five years of feeling sad every time he stared at the rain, this time Tiara felt different. The rain that fell on that night did not bring the pleasure as it had been, but it brought happiness that made him smile.

It all started from the romance of Novan a few minutes ago, which was so sweet to express love and propose with a beautiful ring. For the umpteenth time Tiara grasped the ring that had been embedded in his finger, with a flowery feeling of course.

"Hopefully this is a good start in my life. After failing to establish a relationship with Mas Shaka. Now, I won't be as stupid as I used to be" Tiara said as she commented with a faint smile.

For a moment Tiara stared at the outside atmosphere from behind the window, the rain fell more and more. Tiara recalled earlier, herself and Novan were running around under the drizzle. Occasionally the man's hand clasped his fingers warmly, as if giving comfort that he had never gotten for so long.

"I have high hopes for you, Mas" said Tiara again, with thoughts still on Novan.

The thought persisted until Tiara finished cleaning herself and prepared for sleep. In a recumbent state, Tiara still rubbed her ring, as well as imagining the shape of the ring giver.

"Thank you, Mas," Tiara's inner self before shutting down.

He is so grateful to be reunited with the present Novan, someone who can love him without worrying about his past. What an amazing gift.

In fact, so special what Novan gave, Tiara was undaunted despite the considerable news, namely the death of Karel. In fact, according to Tiara, it was good that Karel died, because in the future he did not need to deal with the demon man anymore. That's enough, no second or third time.

At the same time, in a different place. In one corner of Surabaya, Devan and his family were chatting in the living room. There was Alina, Dewi, and also Sherin, they discussed the construction of a branch office to be established in Malang City.

"From the facet of the place is good, spacious and strategic. I think it's very suitable to build our branch office, Ma," Devan said, reporting on his review yesterday, who came directly to Malang and checked the place himself.

"Mama come along. If you think it's good, move on. Mama knows you can choose the best for our family business, Van," said Dewi.

"If later Mas Devan can not take care there, let me just, Mas. Bian can be at home with Mama, later I go home periodically. Malang-Surabaya is also not so far away." Sherin chimed in.

In the last five years, he has focused on his career. Not once did the intention to establish a relationship with a man again. She's still traumatized by what Karel did to her.

Hence, easily Sherin volunteered to take care of business in Malang later. Because he knows, Devan can't do that. In addition to taking care of his personal business, now Devan is also busy with his foster children, who are still six months old. Sherin did not want to disturb her brother's happiness.

"Are you okay with that over there? Far from Bian?" devan asked, confirming his brother's sincerity.

Sherin shook her head, "It's okay, Mas, Bian is also comfortable with Mama."

Devan muttered, confirming what Sherin said.

"Yes, I'll talk to the office later. Let it be taken care of immediately."

Alina, Sherin, and Goddess, both responded with nods and smiles. The three feel proud of Devan, who really deserves to be a role model.

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Two weeks have passed since Novan proposed to Tiara. In that period also Novan increasingly aggressively prove its seriousness. Not only the ring that he pinned the other day, but now also preparing for his wedding.

"Then tomorrow, will you go to Surabaya? Later I will help the same permission Om Bagas and Aunt Nimas," said Novan that morning, as the two walked together to boutiques and cafes.

"Pak Bagas certainly gave permission, but___"

"Why again? Still think of your uncle and aunt?" Novan clasped Tiara's hand tightly. "Give it to me, I'll talk to them. No matter how angry they are with you, I will protect you well. I won't let anyone hurt you, even if it's your uncle or aunt" he continued.

Tiara gave no answer, just a brief smile that she reviewed on her lips.

"Not that I want to put you in a difficult position. It's just .. we're getting married. As long as there are families who have blood relations, it is appropriate that we ask for their blessing. Even if they refuse later, it's up to us, the important thing is that we have good intentions" continued Novan without letting go of his grasp.

"Yes, I understand. I won't hesitate to go there." Tiara nodded confidently. With Novan, it seems like he doesn't have to worry about anything. The man is reliable in every way.

The conversation and short plan were realized the next day. With permission from Bagas and Nimas, the two left for Surabaya. From morning they left, and almost noon arrived at Seno's house.

Tiara's heart trembled for a moment as she came down from the angkot and looked at the courtyard of the house that bore a silent witness to her childhood. So many memories were engraved there, ranging from the sweet to the bitter.

Still vividly reflected in Tiara's memory, when she cries when she gets news of Shaka's accident. Then, cries were held back when he was forced to leave the house.

"All will be well, believe me!" Again Novan calms Tiara. It seemed that the man always knew every wound that came his way, so he was so quick to treat it with sweet treatment.

"I don't know what Uncle is. In the past ... usually this hour is still working," said Tiara to divert talks.

"We try it first."

Tiara nodded, then stepped into Seno's courtyard. The main door was wide open, but I don't know who would welcome him later.

Five years is not a short time. During that time he never set foot there, of course, many things have changed.

"Excuse me!"

"Yes, one minute!"

Novan tightened his grip when he heard the words of a man, whom he believed to be Tiara's uncle.

Sure enough, the first one to come out and welcome was Seno. The man squinted when he realized who had come, Tiara, the niece who had once cast a disgrace on him.

"You," murmured Seno.

"We came here to ask for your blessing, as the closest family of Tiara. I intend to marry Tiara next month" said Novan, directly expressing the intention of his arrival.

Seriate...