A Husband's Love

Happy Tears

Andre drove his car to his parents' residence. He must give certainty to the Father Grace for the decisions relating to the education he will be taking.

"We're going to papa's house now?" sinta asked after realizing the road they had traveled to her in-laws' house.

"Yes, Papa should know that I will take a doctorate in this city alone. The sooner papa finds out that it's better than he hopes I'll take a doctorate abroad" Andre replied. Sinta nodded in agreement. But in his heart there was worry. Sinta is worried that her father-in-law will force Andre to study abroad. Sinta clearly knows the affairs of the university, his father-in-law is always serious and does not play.

"What is the difference between taking a doctorate at home and abroad Pi?" ask Sinta.

"If I'm private anyway. I think it's the same. But the people who always judge differently. Some people will judge graduates from abroad that is much more powerful than graduates from within the country. But I think it's the same. The only difference is experience. Science must be the same. And that's the reason papa told me to take a doctorate abroad. So that people's views about our university remain good. Because the rector is now a doctorate graduate from abroad."

Sinta felt uneasy after hearing Andre's explanation. After hearing that, Sinta became pessimistic if Andre would take a doctorate in this city. Papa Mercy's request to take a doctor abroad has a very accurate reason and purpose.

Sinta. He did not doubt the sincerity of Andre's love for him. If Papa Rahmat insists on sending Andre abroad. That means he has to sacrifice too. Sacrificing his college for a few years later. Actually, if judged by the welfare of his small family. Sinta doesn't need to go to college and work is fine either. Andre is an established and smart man in business. Just relying on Andre as a family backer still the family does not lack.

But Sinta still remembered the purpose of coming to this city. He did not want his parents to be disappointed if he did not immediately give the pride of a bachelor's degree. In addition, Sinta also does not want to be a woman who only lives at home. She wants to be an independent woman without forgetting her obligations as a wife.

"Why silence, dear?" ask Andre. Sinta just smiled back at her husband's question.

"Just calm. Papa is a wise man" Andre said. He seemed to know what was on Sinta's mind at this moment.

"Mana Airia's. Why not come?" ask Papa Rahmat when Sinta and Andre have set foot in the house of Papa Rahmat. Sinta explained if they went home directly from campus without going home first.

Agnes looks pouted. Her only niece did not come to this house to make Agnes speechless.

"Don't pout so deck. Ugly," said Andre while shuffling his sister's hair.

"If you come here, don't be like a couple going out. Next time you two can't set foot in this house if you don't bring Airia and Andra," Agnes said angrily.

"Well, my sister is chatty. Instead. I'll drop Airia off tomorrow and she can stay one night in this house" Andre replied, making Agnes happy. Airia does have its own place in the heart of the great family of Papa Rahmat. Besides Airia is the only granddaughter. His story makes the big family papa Rahmat love the toddler. Moreover, Airia is very wise and adorable. The toddler is like a nomadic life. In his parents' house, Bayu's house, Andi's house even in the house of Papa Rahmat. And Airia's not fussy. Make the family papa Rahmat always miss the toddler.

"Mama doesn't want just one night. Yesterday at Andi's house he was up to three nights. Her grandmother's time was one night. It should be the same as the one at Andi's house. Three nights," said mama Ningsih firmly.

"For a long time I felt sorry to see my daughter ma. Moving from one house to another. Moreover, calling brother Bayu and brother Andi now with the name papa. For a long time he'll forget about me his real father" Andre said. Airia does look happy if invited by Andi and Bayu to their home.

"Don't talk like that. Andi and Bayu loved Airia very much. After all Airia called your two sisters papa because she followed Kenzo and Rey. Even to papa himself he called papa because he followed Agnes," said papa Rahmat. Sinta laughed at her father-in-law's words. Sinta is very happy because Airia gets genuine affection from all members of the family papa Rahmat. Andre feels differently. He felt that he was nothing special to Airia. But he can't ban it. Because sometimes it was Airia who asked to come to her sister's house.

"Father, we came here to inform you of my decision. I cannot continue my education abroad. I decided to take a doctorate in this city alone" Andre said.

"Can't be Andre. You are the highest candidate at the university. It is impossible to be your subordinate who outputs the doctor from the outside. All the doctorates at our university are graduates from abroad" replied papa Rahmat firmly. Words without asking what is the reason Andre refused to continue his education abroad. Sinta heard it was like an absolute decision that could not be contested.

"Papa hasn't heard my excuses. Sorry pa. My decision has been unanimous" Andre said. Sinta felt her heart pounding waiting for an answer from her father-in-law.

"Then tell me what's your reason."

I can't be far from my family."

"ancient reasons. They can go abroad. Papa is still willing to fund the lives of the five of you there. Agnes will also continue her education to take strata two."

Sinta spontaneously looked at Agnes who was sitting near her father-in-law. Agnes in the near future is indeed going to the green table and soon graduation.

"But pa. Sinta is still in college. If I'm told to go abroad first. I don't want to. Unless Sinta graduates first" Andre said. Sinta lowered her head. His name has been mentioned which is the reason Andre to delay leaving abroad makes Sinta feel bad. However Sinta did not want to be considered the one who influenced Andre with this decision.

"It's okay Pi. Go first with Agnes. The three of us can catch up with you after I graduate from college" Sinta said. Deep down, Sinta felt relieved to release Andre abroad first because he was with Agnes. The advice that had been said to Andre earlier came back. Not to find face in front of his two in-laws. But because Sinta felt that such a solution was suitable for them at this time. After hearing the words of his father-in-law. Sinta also felt that Andre needed to continue his education abroad.

"No dear. I can't. We should go together. If not like I said in the car. I would like the university to be handed over to Bayu or Andi's brother. I'm also willing that it's just ordinary teaching staff" Andre replied seriously. There was no doubt in every word that came out of his mouth. For whatever sake Andre is not willing to leave his small family even if only a few days let alone a few months.

"Slave of god-level love," said Papa Rahmat then chuckled. Mama Ningsih and Agnes also chuckled. Andre's love is very sincere and deep to Sinta. Look at Andre's attitude. A smile rises on the lips of Mama Ningsih. She was so happy to see her youngest son looking at Sinta lovingly. This is what is expected of her three sons. Can love and respect the wife sincerely.

"Hopefully Ronal could be like my three older sisters later" Agnes said. Sinta and Andre spontaneously looked at Agnes. The woman also smacked her mouth and said Ronal's name.

"You have a relationship with Ronal?" ask Andre. Sinta looked at Agnes waiting for her sister-in-law's answer. Sinta is happy if Ronal and Agnes are paired. He clearly knew what Ronal was like. Romantic and good men are loyal.

"Who's Ronal?" ask mama Ningsih.

"That's ma. My student and also a friend of Sinta," replied Andre. Just like Sinta. Andre is also happy if Agnes and Ronal match.

"Come on Agnes," said Sinta.

"Still approach," replied Agnes briefly.

"Bring to the house, son. Papa needs to know him even though he is still an approach" said Papa Rahmat. He wanted to get to know a man close to his only daughter. As a parent. Papa Rahmat wants to have a good son-in-law like his three sons. Apart from Andre who once had a dark side.

"Later papa. If there is time. Now just focus on Andre's brother" Agnes said to shift the conversation. He is still shy if romance is smelled by a large family. Sinta felt her heart pounding again.

"Bayu and Andi already have their own companies. And it can not be separated from the help of papa both in terms of material and moral. The university is definitely yours and your little family's. To Agnes, papa had also thought about what we were going to pass on to her. Papa's just trying to be fair to the four of you. About continuing education abroad. It's a decision papa can't dispute. What would the world say if the son of the owner of the university just graduated doctorate from within the country. You guys leave after Sinta graduates from college. Papa also plans if Sinta and Andre are willing. Sinta will continue her education abroad. Sinta and Agnes can be one university or the three of you can be one university."

Sinta looked up at her father-in-law. His face showed me between believing and not what he was hearing right now. Papa Rahmat not only agreed if Andre continued studying abroad after graduating from college. Papa Rahmat even offered to continue his studies. One thing he never thought of. Imagining living abroad alone was never thought of by him let alone studying there.

"I agree with papa. What do you think, baby?" ask Andre. Sinta who had dissolved in her thoughts gasped. He didn't want to refuse. She also wanted to be a highly educated woman. He was also hesitant to agree, given the very high cost of living and the cost of education abroad.

"Thank you for the offer. I'm very happy. I will study really so that I can get a scholarship from campus for my tuition later," said Sinta finally after thinking for a while. From campus there is indeed an outstanding student scholarship program to continue education at home and abroad. Sinta knows if the selection for it is very tight. Sinta will try hard to get the scholarship. Papa Rahmat's words opened his mind. Sinta will strive for it while there is an opportunity to live abroad.

"Learn what is really son. Scholarship from the campus. Let someone else need it. The three of you studying abroad is all papa's responsibility. As long as you are alive, use every opportunity you give. Papa had indeed prepared funds for the education of Andre and Agnes before. And for your education. Papa still has savings for it," said Papa Rahmat again. The man is increasingly becoming a dream father for Andre, Sinta and Agnes.

"Thank you papa" said Sinta as she approached papa Rahmat. Sinta extended her hand to shake hands with the father-in-law. Sinta kissed the back of her in-laws hand while crying. Sinta was moved by the affection of her in-laws who considered herself to be her own biological daughter. Papa Rahmat stroked his daughter-in-law's head. Sinta moved in front of Mama Ningsih. She did the same to her mother-in-law. Sinta is still crying. Mama Ningsih hugged Sinta tightly.

"You're a good woman, son. And deserve the good too. Mama loves you like both your sister-in-law and Agnes."

"Thank you ma. Thank you very much" said Sinta. Mama Ningsih nodded. The old woman was also very happy to see the happiness of her youngest son's family. As a parent he wants the son to get a good and sincere woman. Attempted desire. His three sons got women according to his wishes.

Andre also felt his heart full of happiness. Papa Mercy is an understanding and wise Papa. Andre also approached Papa Rahmat. He hugged the old man who was a role model to himself.

Andre stood before the old man. Andre did the same thing Sinta did. Then Andre also hugged Ningsi's mother

"It feels like the age of mama and papa is getting longer to see you happy son," said mama Ningsih welcomed Andre's embrace. Andre guaranteed his mother's words.

"I wasn't hugged" said Agnes. Sinta chuckled with tears still pouring out. Those happy tears seemed reluctant to stop coming out of his two eyes. Sinta spread her arms and Agnes welcomed. Two women of that age hugged each other.

"Thank you Agnes," said Sinta sincerely. Agnes is the opening of the way for the happiness of Andre and Sinta. Sinta was well aware of that. Suppose Agnes did not act quickly to do a DNA test. Don't know what's going on with Sinta and Airia right now.

"Much learning. Expand the English vocabulary. If you can take English courses from tomorrow. Studying abroad can't be just good morning and good night" Agnes said after they let go of hugs. Sinta hit Agnes' arm.

"Don't be trivial. If it's just a daily conversation I can speak English. Ask Andre," said Sinta as she wiped her tears. Andre just nodded confirming his wife's words. Andre uses English as an everyday language at home. And it turned out to be useful for Sinta. Sinta just needs to deepen the English language so as not to be overwhelmed later.

"Pa, for our cost abroad. Papa can only give half. We also have a business in this city that can cover some of our living expenses there. I will ask Brother Andi to handle the business as long as we are abroad later," said Andre. His extended family did not know his bakery and large workshop. Only the workshop was known to Agnes.

"What is my son?" ask Papa Grace pleased.

" Cake n bakery and pa workshop."

"So that cake you used to bring here from your store?" mama Ningsih asked happily. Sinta and Andre nodded simultaneously.

"good. Papa was happy to hear that. But still. Papa will finance the education of the three of you abroad," said Papa Rahmat happy. He did not expect behind the nature of his youngest son who had smeared his face turned out to be Andre has a business spirit although not his business is not as big as the efforts of Bayu and Andi. Papa Rahmat repeatedly thanked for the achievement of the son of the son, especially Andre.