Home For My Soul

163|In Response to In-laws

~Altheo~

I don't understand what's going on, but my wife has four parents. I asked my bodyguards to check their backgrounds. Only two people are related to him. His parents and younger brother. Then what is his relationship with the distinguished Wibowo Family?

He is similar to his biological parents and does not bear the slightest resemblance to Wibowo or his wife. There's no way he's the cheating kid. What makes them so familiar? I don't get it. The four people were married from the beginning with the same person, so no one divorced and then married another.

My head can tolerate any new information well. I rarely feel pain, even though I no longer take medication. Amaryllis did not understand. I have my own reasons for not taking the medicine prescribed by the doctor.

Being at Wibowo's house, I looked at their front room intently. There are no pictures of my wife in any of their family photos. The couple had three children, two boys and one girl. What does Amaryllis have to do with them?

Realizing that my wife had been left with her parents for too long, I followed. They will definitely scold him about our marriage. It's all my idea, so I can't run away from responsibility. But they didn't scold us as badly as I thought.

I concluded too quickly. After lunch, we split up. The fathers took me with them to a room, while Amarilis followed her mother cheerfully to the side porch. Did he see that I was in danger?

“Please sit, Son,” says Om Wibowo.

I gulped heavily, but obeyed. “Iya, Om.”

“Why do you still call om. Call me dad like my daughter greets me.”

Princesses. Daddyh. What is the real connection between the two of them? I didn't ask when Amarylis told him she had four parents, because I thought the problem was sensitive. But if this is the case, I myself am dizzy guessing their relationship.

“So, what are your plans to marry my daughter?” ask the man seriously. The man sitting next to her was also staring at me just as seriously.

“I need a descendant who will continue my family line,” I replied honestly.

They nod in understanding. “You don't have any feelings for her, but you still want to marry her. It makes sense if the goal is just to produce offspring.” Mr. Wibowo, ah, I mean, Dad rubbed his chin with his index finger.

“You, ah, treat him well, ‘right? You didn't hurt him?” ask Andriyana, ah, I mean, Papa. I have to get used to calling them with a new greeting.

“No, Pa. If I hurt him, he won't be comfortable being near me.”

“Caused.” Dad nodded slowly. “But we've lived a long time with women. So, we know they are good at hiding their feelings.”

“Ah.” That's all I can say.

They're right too. I always talk and behave as I am, Amaryllis is not. He's hard to read. His mouth and his actions were often so out of tune that they confused me. Especially in the last few days. It is the nature of women in general.

“I heard you guys don't live with your family. How do you meet the needs of your life? Aren't you working? You don't plan on making my daughter the backbone of the family, ‘kan?” ask Dad again.

“I still have savings, Dad. In the meantime, Amaryllis will be working. If she gets pregnant later, then I'm ready or not, I'll go back to work. Dad don't worry. I will make a living in our family,” my promise.

“Good. If my daughter goes hungry, then we won't hesitate to take her from you. After all, I heard that the state's marriage certificate is only valid for one year. So, you haven't fully been able to have him.” The man was really serious about looking after his daughter.

“About that, can I borrow your Family Card?” ask them both. “I plan to legalize our marriage deed before its expiry.”

“Good. If there are other documents you need, you can ask for help Andriyana.” I looked towards Papa. The man smiled in agreement.

Coffee and snacks were delivered to the room, and I was able to breathe with relief. Our serious conversation was finally over as well. They were talking casually about their cake business and their hotel, so I listened. Learning from the experience of others in taking care of their business is one way I learn to prepare myself to work again.

By nightfall, the house was the arrival of three young men who could not stop talking. They were furious at me for marrying their brother and sister without permission. If fathers can hold back, then they can't. Amaryllis confronting them, I was quite silent.

Therefore, I am not surprised the atmosphere of the lobby is crowded with guests, both staying and attending events. Especially today on the weekend. Usually guests who attend the seminar will go home replaced by guests who will enjoy Saturdays and Sundays.

“How? Do you like the food?” I asked him when we had lunch at the hotel restaurant.

“Like, Father,” I replied honestly.

“Taste our chef will be better, if only the original plan to cooperate with you guys materialized.” Dad smiled. “Unfortunately, my daughter passed away and your engagement is over. I don't have any offer to your father to continue that plan.”

The daughter he called dead must be what I saw in the photo. Ah, yes. Why don't I find out his name? I'll ask my bodyguard later. I was in a hurry to find information about my wife's family, so I didn't ask for more details.

“I'm Dad's son-in-law. I'll study his proposal once I get back to work. I can convince my papa if the cooperation benefits all of us,” I said, providing a solution. “Daddy Hotel is not quiet, it is a good promotion also for our business.”

He and Nolan looked at me expressionlessly. Then they blinked as if they did not believe my words. I never lie or give false hope. Business is business. If the cooperation he was referring to was beneficial, why should it be rejected?

In addition to seeing their workspace, participating in discussions, as well as having lunch, they also brought me while having coffee with their colleagues. I didn't know some of the men, but I knew they had a successful venture in North Sumatra.

The principle is a little similar to Papa's. He surrounds himself with successful people. That's the best way. We also rush ourselves to be infected with the secrets of their success that we often hear.

My wife fell asleep as soon as her body touched the surface of the mattress. I don't know what she did all day with her mother until she was so exhausted. But I'm not complaining, because we can't possibly fuck at his parents' house.

I was speechless that afternoon when I saw Amarylis's appearance. She's beautiful in her white shirt. As soon as we stood side by side, then I understood why Mother gave me a new suit. They wanted to take pictures together as if they were present at our wedding. Amaryllis even holds a flower hand.

“You must think their behavior is strange,” Amarylis said while we were in the car.

“Parents want to be present at their daughter's wedding is not a strange thing.” I checked my das. “Don't worry, we will definitely get married in church. I will also hold a great reception for you. Lo is the wife of Altheo Husada. Ex fiancee can enjoy a magnificent event, my wife lost?”

“I don't care about that, Theo. We need every pitcher we have. So, I don't want us to have fun,” he said seriously.

“Lo say this now. One day you will tangent and call me stingy,” I quipped.

He hugged my waist, then kissed my cheek. “I can't wait to see Chika's face looking at us along with this kind of appearance. Let's just hope he doesn't think I'm trying to ruin his special show.”

What Amaryllis said came true. People are directing their attention to us. Mother and Mama to beat the appearance of the second mother of the bride. They greeted each other, I invited Amarylis to sit down at our place.

Too many faces I don't know make my head dizzy. But from the way they say hello, like they know me. Maybe my friend was at school in Medan. My memory hasn't come that far. Just a snippet of important events during college.

How glad I was to go home and we both went straight to bed. I heard an impatient knock on the door. I opened one eye and the digital clock on the nightstand showed at seven in the morning.

“Mother, I beg you. I still want to sleep!” amaryllis was beside me. Is it because today is Sunday, so we have to get up quickly to worship?

“Come, wake! There's something important we need to do. Your mom has also arrived.” Mother's words made us both equally vigilant. There seems to be something urgent.

“Any. What is it that Mommy and Mama have been bothering me so early?” lamented Amaryllis who immediately sat down and tidied her hair. The door was knocked again impatiently. He looked towards me.

“What do you do wrong at the reception last night?” my ask gave me a hint. He shook his head slowly before his face paled. “Amarilis," I said suspiciously, "lo made a mistake at the reception last night?”

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