
''Assalamualaikum,''
''Walaikumsalam, '' replied Salsa and Devi.
''Did you come home?'' ask Devi.
''Yes, this who is Dev?'' ask Ms. Marwah.
''Hello Aunt, I am Salsa the future wife of Devan, '' said Salsa greeting Bu Marwah by kissing her hand.
''What?'' ask Bu Marwah to make sure.
Salsa trembled, she was afraid of the sharp eyes of her future father-in-law.
''Mom, sir sit down first, '' said Devi. Mom and Dad sat down immediately. Devan emerges from behind as Devan is discharged from the bathroom.
''Mom, sir, '' said Devan immediately prostrated at the feet of his Mother and Father.
''Devan is sorry, sir. All this time Devan has been embarrassing for you. Devan regrets Mom, sir, said Devan who could not stem his tears.
''Wake up,'' said Mother Marwah flat.
But Devan is still not flinching.
''Wake Van, Mom says wake up,'' Mom snapped Marwah.
''Devan will not wake up if Mom and Dad have not forgiven Devan, Devan said.
''We have forgiven you Van, now wake up, '' said Mr. Devan stroked his shoulder. Devan looked up at his parents.
''Wake up, '' said Mother again. Devan immediately got up and sat down next to Salsa. Devan clasped Salsa's hand tightly as if he didn't want to let go.
''What are you here for. Didn't I tell you that you are not my son anymore, '' said Ms. Marwah not looking at her son.
''Mom,'' said Mr and Devi together.
''But Devan still considers Mother Father and Devi the Devan family. Devan wants to ask Mother and Father for blessing, we will get married, Devan said.
''How many women have you brought into this house, and you introduce to be your future wife. It's been three Van guys. I just said, never play a woman because you were born from a woman's womb too, said Ms. Marwah.
''She's the last woman, Devan promised, '' Devan said.
''What about that jal*ng?'' ask Mom flat.
''Our relationship is over, ma'am. Don't talk about him anymore Devan said.
''Father bless your relationship, don't play with Van's feelings. True your mother said you were born of a woman and you also have a sister too. You don't want your sister to be hurt by a man?'' said Father. And Devan nodded obediently.
''Mom, '' said Devan looking at his mother. Then Marwah's mother stretched out her hands, Devan immediately approached and hugged her mother tightly. Tears just spilled.
Everyone there was crying when they saw the mother and child. Actually Marwah's mother missed her son very much. He regretted that he had said rudely to Devan.
''Mom, sorry Devan, '' said Devan who was still in his mother's arms.
''Mom has forgiven you Son, '' said Mother Marwah. They immediately let go of his embrace.
''Try now to introduce to Mom, who this girl is, '' said Ms. Marwah smiling towards Salsa. Salsa was not as scared as before. He returned the smile of Mother Marwah.
''He's Salsa, he's Devan's boss in Jakarta, '' Devan said.
''So all this time you returned to Jakarta again Van?'' ask Father.
''Yes sir, actually Devan was back in Jakarta because he wanted to pursue Chaca again, but Chaca was married to someone else and it turns out Devan's soul mate is not Chaca but Chaca's best friend, Salsa,'' devan smiled at Salsa.
''So Nak Salsa is Chaca's best friend?'' mother Marwah asked in shock to hear Devan's explanation.
''Betul Ma'am. We have been friends since High School, Salsa said.
''Sister Salsa is also beautiful, like Nak Chaca. I am very lucky to have a daughter-in-law like Nak Salsa, said Ibu Marwah happily.
''You guys stay. Mother is still missing, '' said Mother. Devan turned his head to look at Salsa, and Salsa just nodded her head.
''Yes ma'am, we stay here, '' Devan said.
After talking, Devan escorted Salsa to his room. Room that almost 1 year he did not occupy.
''You rest yes, must be tired, '' said Devan softly.
''You don't rest?'' ask Salsa.
''I will rest it. I still want to have a little chat with you, Devan said. Salsa just nodded, then lay her body on the bed that belongs to Devan.
''When are you going to have Van's wedding?'' ask Mr. Devan who is currently sitting next to him.
''About 2 weeks, sir, the sooner the better, '' Devan said.
''What about Nak Salsa's parents, do they also approve?'' ask Father.
''They are very, very grateful sir, '' said Devan smiling at the Father.
''Thank goodness they approve. You are just afraid, if the incident used to come back again, said the Father.
''No sir, they approve of Devan and Salsa's relationship, Devan said.
The afternoon changed, and they were at the dinner table. The dining table looks simple. Especially on the table, there are only a few food dishes.
''Mom, every month Devan sends money to Mom's account, don't you take it?'' asked Devan softly.
''You don't know if you send money all this time. Tomorrow I will take it and will cook a lot for you, said Ms. Marwah smiling towards Salsa and Devan.
''No need to bother Ma'am, '' said Salsa who felt bad.
''Mom doesn't bother. I'm even happy because you're here said Ibu Marwah.
Salsa is thrilled to have the blessing of Devan's parents. Even though there was a little obstacle.
Salsa is currently on the porch. He wears a heavy jacket because of the cold air. Salsa enjoys a quiet atmosphere. There are no vehicles passing by, only a few motorcycles passing by.
''You like the atmosphere?'' devan asked who had appeared from inside the house. He sat next to Salsa in a long chair.
''Hem, it's delicious here, it's really cool, '' said Salsa.
''Chaca also said like that, '' said Devan then smothering his mouth because of leachability.
''Has he been here?'' salsa looked at Devan.
''I'm yes. Ta but kan-''
''Stttt, no papa. He is your past. And I'm your future. I'm not angry Van said Salsa stick her finger on Devan's lips.
''Thank you, '' said Devan and hugged Salsa.
''Yeah,'' said Salsa returned Devan's embrace.
They didn't realize there was a pair of eyes watching them. Then his lips pulled upwards.
''Mom is happy to see you happy son. Salsa is a good boy. I hope this is your last marriage. May your marriage be waged by God, said Mother Marwah in her heart.
Her tears trickled to see the child who had longed to finally return home. And even more surprising, he brought a girl who will be married in 2 weeks.
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