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10. The Past of Tini

That morning Rex and Gama were seen sitting exhausted on the porch of the Rusminah house. They had just finished jogging. Rex and Gama chose to directly exercise after finishing congregational Fajr prayers at the mosque.

Soon, Rusminah and Lian sat down with them.

" Where have you guys been, why just came home ?. It's not that the Fajr prayer has finished from here, huh..," Lilian said as she stared at Rex and Gama alternately.

" We just finished jogging Sis..," said Gama while straightening his legs.

" Oh yeah. Why don't you ask brother ?. I want to follow you too...!" lillian said a little annoyed.

" Waiting for Brother over. Kan Brother must dance first, matching clothes first, use cream first. Though we want to run in the morning not a fashion show..," said Rex to make Lilian pursed her lips.

" Oh yeah Grandma forgot to say. Your parents will come here in the afternoon, now maybe they are ready because their plan is to leave the house bada Zuhur. Your parents are also following you Gam..," said Rusminah suddenly.

Rusminah's remarks made the three teenagers cheer happily.

" Tumben Om Gondo and Aunt Mira want to come here, Grandma...?" ask Lilian.

" Maybe kangen with his son..," said Rusminah while glancing at Gama.

Gamma also seemed to smile. He did not expect to be able to vacation with his parents and the Rex family on a holiday later this year.

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Ramon, Lanni, Gondo and Mira arrive in the afternoon. The four were immediately greeted by the warm embrace of their respective children. Happiness seems to color the house Rusminah to make Tini who watched was moved.

" Have a hug, now help your parents put the bag in the room." said Rusminah.

" Well, Grandma...!" sahut Rex, Gama and Lilian together.

" So Rex and Gama sleep where if the room is occupied by Bu Mira and Her Husband Mak...?" lanni asked half a whisper.

" Easy Ma'am. I'm the same Gama can sleep in front of tivi kok...!" sahut Rex from the doorway.

" Tuh, you heard the answer yourself. Rex and Gama already understand that husband and wife must sleep in the room. Lest you again be enemies with Ramon so the intention of sleeping in the room with Mira huh...?" ask Rusminah suspiciously.

" What the hell is this Mak. My father and I are very good kids. Is it not Dad...?" lanni said as she hugged her husband's arm.

Ramon nodded with a smile while Rusminah, Gondo and Mira just chuckled.

Lanni and Ramon's friendly attitude makes the pair of eyes that see it look glassy. Realizing Tini's presence, Rusminah called him to join.

" Well, are you there even Tin ?. Come on over here...!" call the Rusminah Tini.

Everyone looked at Tini and smiled at her.

" How are you Tin, here dong time continues..," said Ramon kindly.

" Alhamdulillah well Mas..," said Tini as he stepped slowly towards the living room.

Lanni took off her hug on her husband's arm and turned to hug Tini.

" What's up Tin, sorry if the kids have taken you in." Lanni said.

" Gapapa Ma'am. I don't bother, it's just that I'm happy about their arrival..," said Tini while smiling and hugging Lanni back.

The attitude of Tini and Lanni made Ramon and Rusminah look at each other for a moment and then nodded.

" Oh yes, this is Gama's parents. His name is Mr. Gondo and Ms. Mira," Lanni said.

" Where are David and the sons of Tin ?. They're good news, right...?" ask Ramon.

" Alhamdulillah good Mas. Septia again saw in the mosque and Mas Daud again nukang in the neighboring house. Mas Daud send greetings and apologize for not being able to welcome the arrival of Mas Ramon.

" I don't need to be greeted by Tin. I'm not a president or an official in my own homeland anymore" joked Ramon to make everyone laugh.

" If Dad and Mom are already here, we can take a walk to an exciting place. If you can do that,." said Lilian suddenly.

" Agreed Brother...!" sahut Rex and Gama.

" God willing We are looking for a good place to be enjoyed by all different people of this age. You too, Tin. Take David and the children tomorrow" said Ramon, staring at Tini.

" But Mas...," Tini's speech was interrupted because the Rusminah cut quickly.

" There's no buts. Anyway you and your family should come with Tin. It's orders. If not, Mom is angry with you...!" threaten Rusminah while staring fixedly at Tini.

" Tuh, you heard what Mamak said. Why don't you come with Tin anyway...?" tanya Ramon does not understand until it makes Tini misbehavior. After thinking for a moment, Tini finally nodded in agreement with Ramon and Rusminah's request.

" When Mak says I don't dare to refuse Mas. Rather than being cursed as a stone, I'd be spoiled..," said Tini resigned to make everyone laugh.

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The next day we saw him at the Rusminah house. Tini, Lanni and Mira seem to be most busy preparing for all the needs that must be brought.

" Snacks and drinks have gone into the car. What else does Bu Lanni have to bring...?" ask Mira.

" Mum's change of clothes. We want to do nginep..," said Lanni.

" Oh yes, thankfully it was learned" said Mira as she rushed into the room.

" Later I'm the same Mas Daud riding a motorcycle. Worry not comfortable if fullness in the car. I have Septia, yes," said Tini.

" Ok..," said Lanni quickly because honestly he was a little uncomfortable seeing Tini's interaction with Ramon.

Lanni is worried that Tini will be misguided by Ramon's kindness. From the very beginning of knowing Tini she knew that the woman kept the taste for her husband.

Lanni knew that Tini was the adopted son of Rusminah who lived not far from the house of Rusminah. Tini's family is classified as difficult to make Rusminah and her husband moved to finance Tini school to high school. They also treat Tini like a child and always give whatever they give Ramon and Ramzi.

Although Tini lives with her parents, Tini also often visits the house of Rusminah. Tini's interaction with Ramon and Ramzi is also very good. Until adolescence began to grow the seeds of love in Tini's heart for Ramon.

The love in Tini's heart made her act out of reason only to keep Ramon away from the girls who liked her. Rusminah knows about Tini's feelings for her son including what Tini did to her 'rival. Rusminah also reminded Tini not to hurt others for the sake of her obsession. But unfortunately Tini did not press Rusminah's remarks and it made Rusminah angry.

When Ramon decided to continue his education in Jakarta Rusminah and her husband did not mind. They think it's Ramon's way of keeping Tini away because they feel that Tini's obsession will hurt Ramon later.

In Jakarta Ramon met Lanni who was his junior on campus. Ramon then marries Lanni.

Tini, who felt awkward, almost ended her life when she heard Ramon married another girl in Jakarta. Luckily his actions were known to the residents and Tini also had to accept a hard slap on his face. In addition, Rusminah also said something that made Tini aware.

" As far as I'm concerned, I will never approve of your marriage to Ramon, even if you use dirty methods," Rusminah said, looking at Tini with a furious look.

" Why Mak ?. What are my shortcomings until I am not fit to accompany Mas Ramon...?" ask Tini while crying.

" Because I consider you my son and that means Ramon and Ramzi are your brothers. So how could I allow you to marry each other. I'd rather die than see you get married...!" rusminah said loudly.

Hearing Rusminah's words made Tini surprised. He sat down in front of Rusminah crying and apologizing. The Russian forgave Tini and hugged him tightly.

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