GIVE ME LOVE

CHAPTER 33. APPLY DIRECTLY

"It looks like Annisa's hard to part from Devani, Nak Mahen! They are like mother and son. This house is also quiet without Annisa," said Papa Andara.

"Yes Pa, I know. Last night I also let her seduce him, so that he would sleep. Annisa cried constantly, urged to be ushered here, want to sleep with mother he said. I'm also confused Pa, how to," said Mahen.

"Just stay here, son, invite mama, papa and Hans to stay here, anyway there are also many rooms" said Mama Tiara.

"But Pa, Ma.until when is Annisa like this, after all what people say if I continue to live here," Mahen said.

"She's still a child, son, still needs a mother's affection, so you can't force her to understand the affairs and feelings of the parents, let alone have to understand the words of the people," said Papa Andara.

"Yes, my son, the solution is actually in you, if according to Mama."

"I mean Mama?"

"The solution is to get married again, so someone takes care of Annisa" said Mama Intan.

"But Ma, I haven't been able to forget Devina. I am afraid that the woman I marry will not be able to accept that and not necessarily be able to love Annisa like her own daughter" Mahen replied.

"Until when do you want to be like this, son, we're glad you haven't forgotten our daughter, but life has to go on, you and Annisa have to take care of it. Devina must also be sad to see you guys like this," said Papa Andara.

"Mama Papa also said so and urged me to even give this week to think, I got confused Pa, Ma. Besides, I also do not have a candidate, who can be a good mother for Annisa," Mahen said.

"Sorry son, whatever papa and mama you have not spoken, if we agree, want you to marry Devani or change mats if here in Indo," asked Papa Andara.

"As soon as Mahen fell silent, he said again, Pa, even according to them, the best mother for Annisa is Devani. But I think Devani may not agree because he already has a lover" said Mahen.

"If Nak Mahen himself how? What does Nak Mahen think about this matchmaking?" ask Papa Andara.

"If it's for Annisa, I think Devani can be a good mother, but I don't love her Pa and vice versa. Is it possible that our household will succeed if it is like this, fearing instead of hurting each other," said Mahen bowed.

"Love can grow as time goes by, son, just like your mom and dad, they were married without love. But you see now, how their lives are with having two sons like you and Hans" said Mama Tiara.

"Give me some time tonight to think Ma, Pa, tomorrow before I go home, I'll make up my mind. But what about Devani?" ask Mahen.

"Nak Mahen don't worry, if tomorrow Nak Mahen's decision agrees, let us discuss it with Devani," said Mama Intan.

"Now take a break Son while you think about our request. We want the best for your lives" Papa said.

"Alright Pa, Ma. I want to go to the room first," said Mahen.

After Papa and Mama Intan nodded, Mahen went to his room, he crossed Annisa's room which happened to be slightly open.

There Mahen paused for a moment, he saw and noticed Devani telling a fairy tale to her daughter while gently stroking Annisa's head.

Inwardly Mahen said, 'Can we love each other Van?And maybe you'll accept my proposal, while you love other men.'

Mahen left Annisa's room and went into her room. There Mahen weighed the good of the bad decision he was about to make.

There Mahen looked at the darkness of the night with the almost full moonlight, and the flickering starlight flickering far up there.

Mahen smoked a cigarette and exhaled his smoke slowly into the air. He thought of all the words of papa mama from both sides and also Hans' speech.

Various memories flashed through his mind, memories with Devina, the laughter of Annisa with Devani and the crying of Annisa.

Suddenly his daydreams ran out as someone took a cigarette from his mouth.

"You Van! Why aren't you asleep?" ask Mahen.

Why are you still on the balcony? The night wind is not good for health, let alone smoking. Why are you still smoking Hen?" ask Devani.

"To eliminate just. How's the dress, does it fit you?" ask Mahen.

Devani nodded, then asked, "Why do you buy so much and I know the price of the clothes must be very expensive" said Devani.

"Not as expensive as the good that will be obtained if you wear it," said Mahen again.

"Go to bed, I will also go back to the room" said Devani.

Devani turned around, but she had not yet stepped, Mahen pulled her hand until the two of them were now standing at a very close distance.

"Married me!" mahen said softly and almost inaudibly.

"Did you say Hen, I didn't hear it?" ask Devani.

Then Mahen held Devani's hands together and said again, "Van, marry me, be a mama for Annisa."

Devani was fixated, she did not believe what Mahen had just said.

Seeing Devani's reaction, Mahen repeated, "I'm serious, Devani Andara marry me" Mahen said in a stronger voice.

"You don't joke Hen, I know, you can't forget my brother" Devani said.

"Help me Van! Help me fall in love again, especially now help me for Annisa. You are the right mother for her, no other woman will be able to make Annisa happy" Mahen said, holding Devani's hand tightly.

"Sorry Hen, I can't. There are too many differences between us and I don't want you to be Devina. I am I with all my advantages and disadvantages. Besides, I haven't solved any of Bastian's recent issues."

"As soon as Devani fell silent, she said again, "I do not deserve to be your companion and do not deserve to be Annisa's mama! Look for the good woman you deserve" Devani said, taking her hand off Mahen and leaving the balcony to her room.

Mahen was silent there, now that he did not know how to behave, Devani had refused and it was impossible for him to force.

Mahen revived his cigarette, for some time he remained standing there until some of his cigarettes ran out.

When the sound of chicken crowing was heard, Mahen just returned to his room and closed his eyes for a moment until the sound of the dawn adhan was heard.