You're Not a Figurant
[POV Alex] Ch 35 - Family Response

Mama looked at Aaron wide-eyed, then turned to look at me. The look of disbelief was clearly visible on the look on his face.

"Ah, maybe because it's been too long in your mind coma being weird like this. Maybe we should just leave you for a break..."

"Ma..." Aaron held Mama's hand. "I. I. don't. lie... If... no. believe...just ask..." Aaron turned his head back towards me. Mama looked at me and Aaron in turn. Aaron's reassuring gaze made Mama believe him. My mother looked at me and looked at me sharply.

"Although Mama doesn't really believe it, but Mama wants to hear it from your mouth directly Al. Is it true what your brother said? Are you married and your wife is pregnant?!"

I looked at Mama and Papa in turn. My parents' eyes seemed focused on me. Asking questions and demanding answers. It seems like it is time they found out the truth. I hope they accept Khansa as their daughter-in-law.

"Yes, Ma, Pa, everything you said was true. I'm married and my wife is pregnant."

"Co-try to repeat again Al... Ma-mama's afraid of mishearing..." My mom's eyes focused on me. It already seemed a clear puddle in his eyes.

"I'm married Ma. And my wife is pregnant, just like Diana..."

"Al!!" My mother hugged me and hugged me tightly. I felt his body begin to tremble. "You're not lying, are you, Al? You really married? Do you really have a wife?" Mama moved her body away and wrapped my face with both hands. Clear droplets flowed down his cheeks. I was confused to read Mama's expression. I can't guess whether Mama is happy or sad to hear this news.

"Yes Ma. I'm not lying. He's at Pondok Indah's house. Waiting for me to come home..."

"Huu..." My mom hugged me back while crying. My mom has been crying a lot these past few months. "Stupid boy!! Why is marriage not telling parents?! You fool!! You idiot!! Your brain was stupid!! Huuo..." Mama's banging my chest. I just hugged her while looking at my dad and sister. Ask their opinion for your unusual reaction.

For almost ten minutes I let my mom beat me while crying. When his emotions calmed down, I sat him down on the couch wiping his tears.

"I'm sorry, Mom, if I've disappointed you and Dad."

"No... Naw... My mother was not disappointed... I'm sure Papa wasn't disappointed either... Mama was very moved... I didn't expect to experience this..."

"Mama is desperate. Mama thought she'd see you alone forever. You never dated Al... You've never been close to any woman... Mama and Papa are very worried about your future Al..."

"Hearing you're married makes Mama relieved... It's as if the burden on your heart has lifted all..." Mama is back sobbing. I was so surprised by Mama's explanation. I thought my parents would get angry and reject Khansa, but the truth is quite the opposite. They are happy because I am married!!

"When did you get married? What age is the pregnancy? What's he like? Mama wants to see the face of the woman who has managed to conquer the heart of your child..." Mama held my hand, then went back to saying, "Al, do you love her? Are you happy? You didn't have to do this wedding, did you?"

I smiled at Mom's question. I grabbed Mama's hand and kissed her, "Ma, I'm so, so happy. She's a woman I love very much. I didn't see another woman because I was waiting for her. Trust me, Ma, your son is very happy."

"Huu... Ma - mama le - lega Al... I thought you were going to be traumatized since that incident... Mama is really relieved Al... What's he like Al? Mama wants to know him..." I took a cell phone and showed the photos of Khansa that filled my gallery. Mama was crying more and more looking at the full body Khansa photo showing her distended stomach. He touched Khansa's face, as if to print it in his memory.

I showed dozens of photos. Mom looked stunned when she saw our wedding photo. He zoomed in on Khansa's photo, especially on her stomach.

"Eh, um... We got married last month..."

"And her pregnancy now? Entering what age? If you look at her belly, she should be five to six months pregnant..." My mom looked at me quickly. His gaze looked fiery. Unexpectedly, my mother grabbed my hair.

"Bas with you!! You hamili people's children?!"

"Auww Ma's... Pain Ma... It hurts..."

"You two are really kur*ng aj*r huh!! Thought people's children together! Feel this!!" My mom is pulling my hair.

"Ma, geez. Don't pull Ma. I can bald my hair..."

"Bodo very!!"

"Ma... Sister also impregnated Diana. Why didn't Mom pull her hair? Ouww!! It really hurts Ma!"

"Your brother's an exception. Wait for him to heal. Mama will teach him a lesson!! You know, having a two-man boy nothing is right!! Feel this!! Feel it!!" Mama doesn't stop poking while nagging, "Pa, how are your kids Pa?! Why aren't both things right?! When can you calm down your mother?! Yes is your son Pa?!"

"It's okay Ma. That means they are real men. Test drive before buying." Papa replied casually. Hearing Papa's words made Mama even more angry. Now Papa's replacement, which was pinched by Mama, is considered incompetent in educating me and Aaron. Aaron and I watched the incident while laughing.

My little heart is really relieved. I thought Mama would be furious and reject Khansa for not being up to her criteria. It doesn't look like that. Mama didn't mind the Khansa family background. As long as the woman makes me happy, then Mama will accept it with open arms. Phew, relief too.

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The next few days were filled with therapy. Coma for several months makes the motion system and muscles of Aaron's body become stiff, so the man needs to train his body muscles. Aaron began to learn to move the muscles of the hands and feet through walking therapy. The doctor also told him to stretch his facial muscles.

Gradually Aaron's body system began to return to how it was. His tone was no longer slow and stammered. He was starting to laugh. He can also walk, though limping. It takes a few days or weeks to make his body return to normal.

I wanted to accompany Aaron's development to a full recovery, but Mama told me to go back to Indonesia to look after Khansa. When it was time for Aaron to go home, Mama promised to call me.

Mama and Papa can't wait to meet Khansa. However, being still hit by the activity of keeping Aaron until they fully recovered, they refrained from doing so. I am relieved and happy. It's time to go back to Indonesia, to meet my boyfriends, friends, friends and mother. Khansaku, I'm home.

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