Droplets of Night Creatures

146. Gathering

Elan also devised a plan to bring his wife and her parents together in a place outside the city of H. He deliberately did that so that his whereabouts and his family could not be traced by Edi and his wife.

" Later don't say anything about where we live. You remember that.." Elan's message to his wife as they arrive at a diner.

" Why...?" nina asked not understanding.

" I don't want Edi and his wife to know where we are and try to send black magic to harm you and your baby." said Elan worried.

Nina was moved to see her husband's anxiety. She stretched out her hand to calm her husband.

" Don't worry, dear. Everything will be fine. Don't you want your parents to come visit our house...?" ask Nina.

" It would have to be darling. But it's not the time. Please follow my request this time aja..," said Elan expectantly.

" Well, I promise I won't tell you anything. I just want to meet them and hug them. The rest I leave to you. How's...?" asked Nina with a funny face.

" Ok agrees..," said Elan enthusiastically to make Nina laugh.

Shortly after, Elan's parents arrived. Elan stood up to greet the two and hugged them in turn.

" It's been a long time, son. Don't you miss Mama...?" asked the mother while crying in Elan's arms.

" I'm sorry Ma. I can't go there because I always remember my late wife." said Elan, sitting her mother in a chair.

" That was a long time ago, son. You must rise up and find another companion. Your life is still long and we are sure you will be happy later," said Mama Elan as she rubbed Elan's head fondly.

" Yes, I know Ma. I found the right guy. And I'm happy with her.." - Elan said as she grabbed Nina's shoulder.

Both of Elan's parents were shocked as if they had just realized there was someone else with them back then. They looked at Nina full of haru. They were even more surprised when they saw Nina's stomach bulging.

" You guys." Elan's father's words were interrupted as Elan cut quickly.

" Dad don't worry. She's my wife, her name is Nina. She got pregnant after I married her six months ago" Elan said with a laugh.

" What, married. Why aren't we being told...?!" ask Elan's parents at the same time.

" I'm sorry Ma, Dad. Sit down, let me explain everything later." Elan said.

Both of Elan's parents nodded and sat down before Elan and his wife. Suddenly Nina shook Elan's arm reminding Elan of the main purpose of their meeting this time.

Elan smiled as she rubbed Nina's cheek gently and said something that made both her parents moved.

" But before I tell you everything, let Nina hug Mom and Dad. I arranged all this because Nina wanted to see Mama with Dad..," said Elan timidly.

Both of Elan's parents looked at each other and smiled. They stood up as they spread out their hands as if ready to welcome Nina.

" Come here, son," said Elan's parents.

Nina immediately hugged the parents of Elan alternately.

" I'm sorry Nina ya Ma, Dad. Nina could just come introduce herself. Sorry..," said Nina while crying.

" right. Please take care of my Grandson, son. Follow what your husband says. Because he had a bad experience with his late wife's pregnancy. So please understand if Elan becomes more chatty later..," said mama Elan while rubbing Nina's distended stomach gently.

" Yes Ma. Elan was more chatty than usual. But I like Ma, because it looks adorable..," said Nina shyly to make Elan's face blush.

Hearing Nina's reply made both of Elan's parents laugh while Elan seemed to turn her face the other way.

After that the conversation flowed smoothly. Nina seems happy because her little wish is fulfilled. Many times he hugged Mama Elan with anxiety to make Elan not feel good. But the mama did not seem to mind and just resigned when Nina touched her face and hair repeatedly.

" Don't be mad at your wife Elan. This kind of desire is only understood by fellow women. So let Nina do what she wants. Maybe it's a sign that my granddaughter will look like me." said Elan's mother sage.

" Thank you Ma. I also don't mind if my son looks like Omanya..," said Nina while pointing the palm of Mama Elan's hand to her stomach to make everyone touched.

When he was about to separate, Elan asked her parents to keep their meeting a secret.

" Why...?" ask Elan's father not to understand.

Elan seemed to take a deep breath before answering her father's question.

" I don't want Edi or Puri to know and then hurt the child and wifeilu again Well.," said Elan lirih.

" Athaghfirullah aladzim. Just when are you gonna suspect them Elan. Your wife's death is destiny. Don't be the one who loves me, son. Because no matter how your wife's departure brings Nina into your life." said Elan's father riled up.

" I'm sorry Well. But my instincts as a man say that. Please respect my decision or we don't have to see you again.." said Elan in a sharp tone.

Mama Elan immediately came forward to divorce the debate of her son and husband. While Nina seemed silent because she did not know what to say.

" Not argue. Please respect Elan's decision. There will come a time when Edi and his wife will know. Besides, it's good for them not to be jealous when they know Elan's wife is pregnant. And you're Elan. Don't threaten that. We are your parents, not your enemy. Be adult. Remember, you are married now. Don't take your wife and children in endless grudges" mama Elan said as she stared at Elan and her father in turn.

" Yes Ma..," said Elan and her father together.

" It's better...!" mama Elan's orders were firm.

Quickly Elan and her father hugged each other for a while. Elan also kissed the back of his hand while apologizing repeatedly.

Nina who observed the attitude of her husband and in-laws seemed to be smiling knots. He was amazed at Mama Elan who could end the small mess that happened earlier.

" Mama's great..," whispered Nina.

" Mommy used to face the silly behavior of father and son Nina. You must not believe that Mama can also fight if the three of them including Edi gaunt the same Mama..," said Mama Elan proudly.

" I believe Ma. Please teach me how to conquer father and son so that there will be no world war at home." pinta Nina.

" Your instincts will lead you to do that later, son. Mama doesn't have a special recipe to deal with them..," said Mama Elan with a laugh.

Nina laughs and hugs Elan's mother once more before the in-laws get into the car.

Afterwards they parted ways and promised to keep each other informed.

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