The Pesona Duda Perjaka
Chapter 34 Do Not Grudge

Mama Lia smiled at the reaction of her daughter who was easily excited when rerouting emotions.

“Do not keep anger in your heart, we can all pass, right ?”

Mama Lia rubbed her daughter's back. She was given a glass of water to Kirana to calm her emotions.

“Confessing a rich family with sultan-like manners, but their brains and mouths bared on those who had never known school,” Kirana still uttered words of anger.

“There's no point in you being so angry. Focus on your relationship with Sebastian. Mama sees Sebastian as a kind and responsible man, not because his age is ripe, but indeed his true nature is like that.”

“Then why did you have to change your nickname ?”

“At papa's suggestion too,” mama Lia smiled. “When mama decided to receive stitches at home, papa suggested naming Lia Modiste. The name of the Goddess is not often mentioned. Papa is afraid that mom is still uncomfortable with the remnants of gossip that is still circulating in our old neighborhood. In school, many teachers and school employees already know the problem, but in our neighborhood first, they do not know who is Mr. Roland. Papa also deliberately bought a house that is located far from the old house. Because the name Lia is used to modiste mama, people know mama as Mother Lia not Dewi.”

“Iya Dewi was a teacher while Lia was a famous home-stitched person,” ledek Kirana. The two laughed together.

“Ma, sometimes Kiran thinks, why does God not directly punish people who are evil to others ?”

“God is Most Forgiving, dear. God is always patient in waiting for His own people to be aware of their evil deeds in various ways. But if His people still refuse to go back to the right path, God will not force. Man is given the reason and freedom to make choices in his life, but must dare to also account for their actions before the Owner of life.”

Kirana hugged Mama Lia tightly. Mama Lia replied to him and patted his daughter on the back.

“Never think of being a judge of the deeds of another human being, Kirana. Because of what you do to others, that too will be treated for you.”

“Thank you, Ma.” Kirana broke their embrace.

”Thank you for being such a wonderful mother to Kiran and Kendra.”

“You are also amazing children and the most beautiful gift for papa and mama. You never complain even though you have to join your mother at school until the afternoon every day. Not demanding papa give what we cannot give as parents.”

Tears can no longer be held by both. Kirana hugged Mama Lia from the side and again leaned her head on the shoulder of the woman who was smearing her.

“Kirana and Kendra are getting older now, Ma. If you have any problem we need to know, please feel free to share the story with us.”

“Iya darling,” mama Lia rubbed Kirana's cheeks and wiped the tears from her daughter's cheeks.

“Ma,” Kirana raised her face. “Not after we returned to Jakarta, mom was offered back to work as a teacher ?”

“Iya because in the end the school was purchased and became the family of Mrs Deswita. Papa actually gives freedom to mama, but it seems to be a tailor and cooking for the family at home is more fun. Mama had received private lessons just as you were in college, Ki.”

“Mama is the best!” Kirana hugged Mama Lia back and kissed her cheeks.

“Remember ya Ki, don't hold any grudges in your heart. In this world unconsciously, every human being will be responsible for his actions. People often think of it as a law of nature. Live with an open soul accepting a problem as a valuable lesson. Revenge will only make you suffer.”

Kirana just nodded while smiling.

“So when will Sebastian come to propose?” Temptation mama Lia.

“Haaiss really mama want to hurry montu ? Kiran is only 22 years old, it's still soon.”

“You yourself who chose a girlfriend are old and widower again. Sebastian will definitely invite you to get married.”

“Let them gossip what, the important thing is that you are happy with Sebastian. After all, time will also answer if they even tempt you.”

“Even a few times Sebastian touched on marriage. But Kiran wants us to solidify our feelings first, Ma. The relationship has not been up to half a year. Kiran knows that Sebastian loves Kiran a lot including papa, mama and Kendra, but we don't know each other very well.”

“Did Mrs Rosa insult you again?” Mama Lia's eyes narrowed, waiting for Kirana's confession.

“Kiran already said that Tante Rosa spicy talk never stuck in the heart. But Steven's problem, Ma.”

“Why with Steven ? Have you not been best friends since SD ?”

“Steven cannot accept Kiran's relationship with Sebastisn. He assumes that Kiran's feelings for Sebastian are just an escape and a tool to make Steven jealous. Though Kiran never accepted Steven's invitation to be his girlfriend since long ago until now.”

“Is it because your mother rejected Steven ? Though your little heart expects more.”

Kirana chuckled and raised her middle index finger.

“Truly, Ma. From the past until now, Kiran could not consider Steven more than a best friend. It doesn't feel bad, Ma. Time is near Sebastian. Before we made it, Kiran had a few times hot cold if too close.”

Mama laughed and pinched Kirana's cheek in a fit of anxiety.

“So instantly fall in love at first sight ? You must thank very much Widya who has put you close to Sebastian.”

“Mbak Widya will be the guest of honor if we get married, Ma,” Kirana raised her thumb while chuckling.

”Kok felt embarrassed yes still at this age, discussing about pernikaha,” babble Kirana made mama Lia laugh.

“Stupid, life, death and fortune already have rules from the above, Ki. If indeed you remain happy with married young, papa and mama will always support.”

“Tante Amelia, mommy Sebastian is also very good, Ma. They don't see Kirana just from the economic side.”

“Thank God because it is a great gift in married life. Having a future-in-law who loves you like his own son. And don't forget, you still have to be respectful to them. Because have to remember, without both parents, there would be no Sebastian now.”

“Only one is a stumbling block, Ma,” Kirana lips pursed. “Tante Rosa.”

Mama Lia laughed at Kirana's face.

“It is precisely what should be cold heat Aunt Rosa - he, because for a lifetime must often meet you and accept that you are his nephew's wife.

“If until me and Sebastian get married, it means it's time for natural law to talk to Aunt Rosa dong, Ma,” said Kirana while giggling.

“You are, Ki,” mama Lia waving her hands in front of her daughter's face. “Remember, don't be a judge

for the evil deeds of others to you. Don't let pride fill your heart for the opportunity to avenge the hurt and resentment in your life. Believe me, man's responsibility to God for his actions is far more severe than any other human retaliation.”

“Duh mama, co cweet really yaa,” said Kirana with a voice of a child made spoiled.

Mama Lia just laughed while shaking her head.