365 Days Towards Halal

103# First visit

As Raka had promised, at exactly seven in the night, the man had already arrived at the Queen's residence and her family. The latest series of cars from a luxury car brand was also, moving into the yard of the house. Before the car was allowed into the area of the house owned by Andra's parents, Rosidi, the security guard who is in charge of guarding the Queen's house, had first reported Raka's arrival to the owner of the house. So, Father and Mother are ready to welcome the arrival of the guests they are waiting for.

The queen who looked even more beautiful with a light blue dress, as well as the simple makeup on her face began to fidget. He went up from the sofa in the family room and followed the footsteps of his parents who were rushing to the living room, to welcome the arrival of Raka, his lover.

There were footsteps of Raka who approached towards the door of their house. Then, a moment later there was a knock from the door of the outside of the house.

Queen rushed to open the door immediately, but she was immediately prevented by Andra's father. Andra's father asks Athar to open the door for their guest.

Athar rushed to open the door, and a moment later, a handsome man, with a white shirt with his arms rolled up to the elbow, and wearing dark blue jeans. Not to forget, dark black leather shoes that look shiny. While in both hands he carried a bouquet of red roses that looked crisp and fresh, until the fragrance was smelled so soft. While in the other hand, there is a parcel-like package that contains a variety of cakes that are specifically made by the chef of Raka's restaurant, for the Queen family.

Raka smiled kindly and said a greeting while lowering her head slightly. His manners are enough to make Andra's father willing to return Raka's smile.

"Assalamualaikum" said the man who had a sweet smile.

"Waalaikumsalam" Sahut Queen and her family.

Raka was still standing at the door, while Father, Mother, Queen and Athar were still stunned to stare at her.

The awkward attitude began to feel, after a few seconds passed, but no one allowed Raka to enter the track on her lover's house.

"Please enter Raka," said Queen who realized that no one allowed her lover to enter her house.

"Thank you" Sahut Raka.

"Om, introduce me Raka." Raka said as she approached Andra's father and extended her hand.

Andra's father looked at Raka's hand waiting for a hand job from her. Then, he looked at the two eyes of Raka who looked so calm.

"Dad..." Mother nudged Dad's arm and asked Dad to welcome Raka's hand.

He nodded and shook the hand of the man who was trying to take his trust.

As they shake hands, Andra's father accidentally squeezes Raka's hand as hard as he can. Raka was surprised and felt pain that spread from the palm of his hand to the joints of his wrist. Raka began to realize that the test of guts and eligibility as a prospective daughter-in-law, had begun. Andra's father was testing Raka's strength as a man.

No problem for Raka, even though it hurts, he can still hold it and start to balance tightly the hand department.

"Dad.." Tegur Mother.

Father did not care, he continued to look at Raka who remained calm even though her hands almost felt crumpled.

"Son Raka, how are you?" Greet Mother with Friendly, with the aim of Father immediately release his hand from Raka's hand. Sure enough, Dad immediately released his hand from Raka's hand.

Although throbbing and feeling weak, Raka tried to regulate her breath and greet Mother with a carefree expression.

"Hello Bun, my news is good." Sahut Raka while smiling sweetly to Mother.

"Ah, yes, this is a rose for Mother and Raka also bring cake for the family here," said Raka with a soft word.

"Oh the rose for Mother anyway?" Ask Mommy with a facial expression that looks happy.

"Yes Mother" Sahut Raka.

"Well, the Queen?"

"Oh, Queen I used to bring flowers, this time I want to bring for Mother. Is that okay, Queen?" Raka asked as she looked at Queen who looked anxious about the incident of Father who almost crushed the bones of Raka's hand.

"Ah, i-iya," Queen said hesitantly.

"Thank you, Raka.." Mommy said as she welcomed the beautiful bouquet of roses, as well as the parcel cake that Raka gave her.

"Yes, please sit down, Mother wants to move this flower before it withers." Said Mother with a face that continues to be decorated with smiles and staring at the petals of roses that look fresh.

However, before Raka sat down, he greeted Athar first.

"Hello Thar, how are you?" Sapa Raka's.

"Okay, Alhamdulillah," Sahut Athar smiled kindly.

"Well, you know me?" Ask Mother pretending not to know, whereas before Athar had told Mother, if she had been acquainted with Raka.

"Had Bun, we met at Queen's boutique. Accidentally met there," Sahut Raka.

"Oh, thats.... All right, please sit down. What do you want to drink?"

"Anything Bun," Sahut Raka as he sat right in front of Andra's father who was still staring at him.

"Dad, Mas Raka is great, he has a five-star hotel" Athar said excitedly.

Andra's father just nodded and looked back at Raka.

"How old are you?" Ask Andra's father in a flat voice.

"Thirty-three years Om," Sahut Raka smiled awkwardly.

"Oh, thirty-three years. Quite successful at that age you already have a five-star hotel."

"Thank you Om, at first I was still in parental support, but Alhamdulillah is no longer." Raka.

Andra's father just nodded and continued to stare at Raka.

Raka who feels constantly in the face of middle-aged men who still have a sturdy body and look sturdy was a little groggy.

"What house are you from the office?" Queen asked trying to melt the atmosphere.

"From the office," Sahut Raka smilingly looked at Queen.

"I hear you're approaching my son? Do you guys have a relationship?" Ask Andra's Dad.

Raka glanced at Queen who was sitting beside Father Andra, then she smiled and sighed slowly.

"I love son Om, I'm trying to convince son om, if I can share life with him." Said Raka firmly.

Queen was silent, she looked at Raka with beads of eyes that began to be moistened with tears. Raka's reply, not acknowledging that they are dating, was like Queen's own request, but still saying that Raka loves her, made Queen feel moved. The choice of words spoken by Raka is very precise and very effective.

Andra's father let out a long sigh, then he nodded slowly.

"So, not dating yet?" Ask Andra's father again.

"Dating status is not important, it's important that I want to be Queen's husband" Raka said, smiling shyly.

Now, a faint smile began to be seen on the lips of Andra's father.

"Well, here's the cake that Raka brought. Yuk, let's try it together..." Mommy said while putting the cake that has been moved to the plate, on the guest table. Followed by their household assistants who put a few glasses of tea for their hosts and guests.

"Let's try Raka's tea. It's a gift from Queen when she was on vacation yesterday in India. Indian tea, you know.." Mommy Say.

"Oh, so. I tried yes, Mother, Om, Queen, Athar..." Raka said as she glanced at all the people she had called her name. Then, his gaze fell back to Queen. Who has not told if Raka and himself have spent time in the Maldives and India, to all members of his family, and Raka also understands that.

As Raka stared at her, Queen just smiled, that tea is the tea of choice from Raka. When they shop at gift shops in India. It was Raka who recommended it to Queen. Because Raka had tried the tea, and it tasted really good.

They like to communicate just by looking at each other, and end up with a smile that continues to lie on the corner of their lips.