Dusk Rainbow

Wobbly

Some relatives came to each other. They all brought gifts. No one entered the house empty-handed. It has become their habit to hold thanksgiving and dinner, instead of spending money or repeating customs, mother and father intend alms. If you used to often invite orphanage children to the house, for now those who visit because the house has been crowded with their own families.

Not ostracizing or trivializing because they were not invited, now the orphanage is also a top priority for fathers and mothers, they build the place beyond their own homes until the children there feel comfortable. 

"Well congratulations, finally, the new family will be present four at once." Mother Sesil raised all four fingers in front of everyone 

Alfan and Alisa also came, the two newlyweds seemed radiant. Moreover, Alfan, his face looks sparkling with hands that do not release Alisa's waist. 

Showing off, he's the only one who can, I'm better.

Devan looked at Alfan cynically.

David came with Airin and Nanda. Daffa immediately welcomed his future wife in front of the gate, although he could not hold the girl's hand, at least being able to accompany her in. 

"What gift do you want for Raisya's sister?" tanya Daffa looked at the medium-sized box in Airin's hand. 

"Secret, you can't know."

"If we were halal, I would kiss you" grumbled Daffa.

Airin ran over to David and Nanda who were already on the terrace. He was amused to hear the words of Daffa who continued to pervert.

"Well, Susan is very beautiful," praised David as he rented Susan's very luxurious dress, he remembered the dress was bought by Aya's mother yesterday.

David looked back, looking at Naimah who looked pensive.

"Hey, what's wrong with you?"

When Naimah stroked his chest, he was surprised to hear David's voice, when the man came, Naimah did not realize it.

"No papa, Mas" answered Naimah briefly, his hands again busy pouring juice.

I'm sorry, I can't tell you.

The atmosphere was increasingly crowded when aunt Aida and om Andre and their two children came, followed by mother Sesil and the Great doctor.

"Congratulations, son. You're pregnant too."

''Favor, Mother."

"Mother has something for you, wear it."

Not only Mother Sesil, all guests also gave gifts including Raisya's two sisters, Airin and Nanda.

They're all rich people. Kak Devan and Kak Raisya are both descendants of rich and educated people. Alisa and Alfan as well, even those who are not married have gotten the child of a rich man who is still a girl, I am the only poor person here. I'm like a prick. True what his employees said mas David, if I am a village and not worthy of mas David. 

Naimah's heart was sad, he continued to look at the family who embraced each other, then his eyes turned to look at David who was holding Susan.

I'm sorry, I don't deserve to be present in your life and this family, I just embarrassed you. 

Naimah wiped her tears and brought the juice in front of all the guests.

"This is David's future wife?" ask Mother Sesil while receiving juice from the hands of Naimah.

Naimah nodded slowly, she was still ashamed if she was in the middle of a very large family.

"It's so pretty, when did you and David get married?"

"Next month, Mother," said David, confidently he had set a date. 

"Are you ready next month?" ask Dad Randu to make sure.

Actually, I also want to marry David and Naimah as soon as possible, just waiting for both confident and ready to knit the household.

David looked at Naimah who from earlier looked down at the glasses in front of him.

"Let's talk about it again, Dad. Now focus on Raisya's brother first."

After completing his task, Naimah returned to the back with mother and mother Aya.

They're so good, I can't tarnish this family's good name.

"Naimah, from tomorrow you do not need to work anymore, because from tonight there is a Aunt who will work in this house, do not argue again," said Mother Sabrina. 

"Later if you and David are married, you can immediately live in your own house, because David has bought a house on your behalf," added Mama Aya.

The dinner went well, laughter adorned the whole family who attended, after all went home, now only a household filled the living room. Susan and Raisya are busy opening gifts, while Devan is busy with his laptop because he has not had time to finish his work, Bibi tidy up the kitchen equipment. 

"Sister, I go to the room first yes" said Naimah.

"You go to sleep, and Susan will sleep with me and Devan's sister."

Naimah went straight to the room, she closed the door and sat down on the edge of the bed.

Confusion struck, on the one hand he owed the family of Raisya and Devan, they were very good to him and Susan. On the other hand, Naimah feels herself a parasite that degrades David and the others.

"I have to get out of here, I don't deserve to be David's wife."

Naimah's heart instantly faltered considering the difference between her and David.

Naimah took her shirt and Susan's first dress and put it on the sofa.

Not forgetting he took a paper and pen and removed the diamond ring embedded in his ring finger.

Hoaaammm

After a few hours Susan yawned. The boy could not hold his head and leaned against Devan's thigh.

"Susan sleepy? Whose Susan wants to sleep with?" ask Devan who is still busy with a document.

"I want to sleep with my mother" Susan replied in a soft voice.

"You want aunty anterin?"

Susan shook her head and moved. As he did every night, the boy kissed Devan and Raisya's cheeks alternately before going to bed.

"Da. daa beautiful, beautiful dream huh," Raisya said as she waved her hand.

Upon arrival in the room, Susan went straight to Naimah who was sitting on the sofa with eyes looking forward, one hand holding a pen, while the other squeezing a shirt.

His eyes glazed over to make Susan ask.

"Mother why?" ask Susan.

Naimah put down her shirt and took Susan.

"Susan baby right, same mom?" ask Naimah.

Susan nodded and placed her hands on her mother's back.

"Then Susan had to obey her mother, Susan had to obey and listen to what she said."

"What would you say?" asked Susan plain.

"We're going home, this isn't our home, Susan is coming with me?"

Susan was silent, her brain was still thinking about the decision she was going to make.

Finally Susan nodded without a sound.

*****

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