I Love You, Ma'am Kunti

the empty togetherness

Previous night...

Devan, who had just returned from office, decided to return to the main house.

Indeed– had since his return the other day, Devan who now decided to return to live in the main house. He no longer wanted to be selfish, even though he was so sick of seeing his mother's new family. But for the sake of a mission, Devan must put his ego aside.

Devan's car pulled over, right behind his mother's car and Secretary Erik who had just returned from the outside.

Secretary Erik looked flat at Devano who was now walking towards The two of them. Their gazes met each other, piercing each other.

"Devan?" Lady Lili smiled, she slightly stretched out her hands to welcome her son whom she had not seen for a long time, Devan got closer to her mother, and hugged her body. "Mom misses you. Why don't you ever get a phone call from mamih?"

"Mamih knows I'm busy, right?"

"I know, honey. Did you hear you won a big tender? It's amazing."

Devan's gaze was still on the man behind his mother. Yep... Erik's secretary was silent.

"What is Mamih proud of, me?"

"Sure–"

Devan pulled half his lips.

"Now I can prove it, right? That not only your stepson can make Atala's family proud."

"Why talk like that?"

"Isn't it true? Because Mamih would usually prefer your stepdaughter to be proud of you rather than me."

"Devan– don't talk about it anymore, Mamih apologizes yes... Because you've been a disappointment, you."

"I've forgotten it– and right now I want to prove to Mamih, that I'm ready. The commissioner's seat."

Madam Lili was silent for a moment.

"Mamih quiet?"

"Mamih smiled."

Devan immediately let go of his embrace. He found an unusual look from his mother.

"Is this what he said smiling?" Devan asked, which immediately made Miss Liliana smile, she patted both shoulders of the child.

"Come in. You said you were tired, right? You also said you wanted a warm bath." Secretary Erik holds the wife's shoulder.

"Devan, we have dinner together. Mamaih beersih first." Madam Lili patted Devano's cheeks softly, then entered with Secretary Erik inside.

Devano's hands clenched tightly, looking at the Secretary's gaze, before turning his face straight ahead.

I'll make sure your rot is exposed!!

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Dinner at the Atala family home.

The servants were busy preparing the luxurious dishes that the family members had ordered earlier, to the head chef.

Broiled Lobster Tails with Garlic and Chili Butter, a baby lobster dish without a head that is in half and then baked and smeared with onion oil and chili spread mixed with orange peel.

chicken steak enoki sauce. Made from chicken breast fillet which is given chrispy flour, as well as watering sauce made from various sauces and also pieces of Enoki mushrooms.

Beef steak, stir-fried baby chickpeas as well as some other fancy dishes have been neatly served on the table.

Devan is currently facing Zaeni. Delia sat next to Devan.

The girl looked excited. Because tonight, the dining table is filled with his complete family. Things he very rarely felt, especially busy mother and father.

"It's for you." Zaeni put down one baby lobster.

"Hei– brother Zaen want me fat huh?"

"You'll look healthier if it contains."

"No way."

"I'll take it again then."

"Don't–" whined Delia spoiled, whereupon Zaen immediately chuckled. He also turned to Devan who just quietly ate the dinner dish without looking left and right let alone sound.

"Dev– yesterday I met a celebgram named Gamalia. He sends you his regards. He said you and him know each other?" Say Zaeni carefully to the man who did not respond at all in front of her.

"Gammalia? Wah– she is a classy woman, from JK group. Who has a famous skincare brand. How can you be sent greetings, lest you guys have anything to do with this?" Delia teased, while chuckling but it did not make Devan budge at all.

"Oh yeah? You and the sole heir of JK group know each other?" Ask Madame Liliana to look sumringah.

Devan raised his head. "I don't know Him, and I don't want to know a woman whose beauty is the result of plastic surgery."

"What time?" Ask Delia. "To my knowledge, he's just doing eyelid surgery. That'sthat's all. I don't think it's a problem."

"True– just deserved, the wife of the commissioner at JK asked if my son already has a partner? Mamih just answer–"

"Have...!" Cut Devan.

"Eh?" Delia looked quickly.

"I've got a partner, a partner of my choice." The man grabbed the apron on his lap, cleaned his lips and hands after it had moved. "I'm done." Devan bowed to his mother and walked out of the dining room.

Madam Lili sighed, she understood the attitude of her second child.

"So Devan has a partner? Woaaa... That woman must be perfect, until Gamalia's just turned it down." Delia smiled, feeling a little curious.

"Continue eating, Mu Delia." Secretary Erik. Delia immediately agreed, and the atmosphere of eating back in silence.

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Back to the morning...

In his office room Devan who was typing something Occasionally steal a glance, the girl was not as sad as before. Could the problem be over?

Yeah hopefully so, so he can start again the action to prank the girl. Devan smiles at himself in the back.

Drrr.... Drrr...

A chat message came in. Soon Devan opens lanta read it.

(tonight, Mami invited Family from JK company. You want to come for dinner right?) —a chat message from her mother.

Devan put down his original phone, without replying. Then refocus on his work, because for him, work, work, and work, until he can give evidence to colleagues and they can help his promotion to take over Diamond's corporation.