Lily Flowers for Prince

21. Ran Family

Ran's heart rumbled as soon as Lily approached. Lily is very beautiful wearing a hijab and Muslim dress. The selection of soft colors is very suitable with the skin is yellow and very sweet. Ran is hypnotized.

They were talking to Lily's dad. Lily sat next to Papa. Ran who sat in front of him was too anxious to see the sight. Lily looked at him occasionally with her sweet smile.

His instincts as a man made him want to hug the girl. But it can't be. He immediately harbored that feeling. Wait and be patient, he said in his heart reminding himself.

"Send Papa's greetings to your parents, Ran. Papa tipped Lily" said Papa when they were about to leave.

"Well, Pa" replied Ran while kissing Papa's hand. Lily kissed Papa's hand. Papa stroked Lily's head.

"Dress like this every day, Papa is very happy" said Papa. Lily looked at Papa moved. Then hugged Papa. Lily nodded.

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"You're very pretty dressed like that" praised Ran, they were already in the car on the way to Ran's house.

Lily smiled.

"Sir Ran like Papa? happy if I wear clothes like this every day?"ask Lily.

"Of course very happy" replied Ranaya smiling

"I also prefer to dress like this, sister" Lily said.

"From today, yes, bismillah" Lily said confidently.

"Alhamdulillah" Ran said with a happy smile.

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At Ran's parents' house

Lily was warmly welcomed by Mama Hana and Papa Adam.

"so beautiful, Mama's future daughter-in-law" Mama hugged Lily warmly. Lily kissed Mama's hands and cheeks, then kissed Papa Adam's hands by lining the pasmina in Adam's hands. Makes everyone there see it. Lily's not Adam's son-in-law yet, so she can't touch his hand yet. But Lily still pays respect to Papa Adam. Papa Adam gave his thumbs up to Ran while smiling.

"So this is what's called a Lily Flower?" Grandma Yumi kissed Lily's cheek. Lily kissed grandma's hand. To Grandfather Abdullah Lily behaved the same way as to Papa Adam. Grandfather Abdullah also seemed moved by Lily's attitude.

Everyone greeted him warmly and kindly. Ran was very happy to see it. There also gathered her sisters Mama Hana, Om Hiro, Om Nandito and Om Kaindra along with their children and some grandchildren. Very crowded there. Of all Grandpa Abdullah's grandchildren, only Ran is European-statured. Because only Mama Hana married a European. Mama Hana's three older siblings were married to Bandung and Jakarta. So Lily has no trouble communicating with all of Ran's cousins.

After the introductory and welcome events are over. The core event begins. In Grandpa Abdullah's extended family, each study event is filled with joint teaching sessions in turns. Grandpa Abdullah's family is a very thick family with a religious side.

This time I read al-Kahfi's letter. Starting from Grandpa Abdullah, then sequentially according to the seat, the sitting positions all form a circle. Each read two verses. Lily was very impressed with Ran's family. Besides being warm and harmonious, they practice their worship well. Everyone taught me fluently. Even Papa Adam, who is French, is well versed in reciting the holy Quran. Lily sat next to Mama Hana.

It was Lily's turn. Lily read verses 19 and 20. Everyone looked at Lily happily. Mama Hana rubbed Lily's hand gently when Lily finished teaching. Mama Hana was so happy to hear Lily's reading was so good. Grandma Yumi smiled at Lily. Ran looked at Lily happily.

The teaching event is over. They continued eating together. There are many types of food on the table. Ran chose to sit next to Lily who was sitting on the floor with a thick and soft carpet. This meal is free anywhere.

"Kak Ran's family is very strong hold of religion" said Lily.

"We're doing the best we can. Although not fully implemented. Like us, we shouldn't go alone, right? Even though we keep ourselves and do not touch" said Ran.

Lily nodded. Then I saw Ran in disbelief. This bule man........

Lily did not continue the words she was thinking. Because Ran has spoken "I've been since Kindergarten called the teacher of religious tutoring home, Ly."

"until now, they are still learning"

"I'm very Indonesian, I'm a very Bandung person like Mama. Just my look, the way I talk like Papa. Because Papa still invites me to communicate with French at home since childhood" continued Ran.

"People often misjudge me. Especially women. They thought that I was attracted to sexy and seductive women" Ran chuckled.

"At first I was also confused, whenever approached by women there was no interest. They're beautiful, but I'm not interested. Mom and Dad were confused. Until I finally met you. The interest came, I immediately liked it. I was immediately convinced that you were the woman I was looking for" Ran said.

Lily smiled. He feels lucky to be reunited with Ran and his excellent family.

"You are the most beautiful to me. There was never a woman who could make my heart beat, which made me misbehave when I first met and made me hard to sleep because I couldn't wait to see you again" Ran said making Lily blush.

"I'm not crunching. But the reality is like that" said Ran again.

The meal is over. Some of Ran's female cousins invited Lily to talk.

Ran joins Papa, Grandpa and the Om, as well as a male cousin.

"The grandfather was a bit surprised but happy. Not thinking that your future wife is good at teaching, the reading is very good" Grandpa said to Ran half-whispering.

'She is indeed a very good girl, Cake" Ran whispered

to Grandpa. Grandpa smile.

"Thank God, Grandpa is glad you chose your future wife well" said Grandpa.

"Oh yes, Cake. Lily is the younger sister of Anggara Suryanegara. He had stayed at grandfather's house when he continued his studies in Japan" Ran just remembered about Angga.

"Ooh yeah??? Who's Rico Hoover's friend?" Ask Grandpa surprised. Ran nodded.

"Lily's parents are Rico's adoptive parents in Bandung" Ran replied again to surprise Grandpa.

"How are they?" ask Grandpa.

"Their news is good, Cake. Last morning Ran met them at Lily's parents' house"

"Take me to meet Grandpa and Grandma" said Grandpa.

"Let's tell them yes, Cake" said Ran.

Ran looked for Lily who was no longer in her seat. Ran around the house. Apparently Lily was talking with Grandma and Mama in the workspace Mama aka mini cafe Mama. Where mama makes a variety of new menus for cafes and restaurants. They sit on the couch. Lily sat in the middle.

"If this new drink variant, Ran who has an idea. She was inspired by Lily" Mama showed me some photos of the drink.

"So, Lily is very special. Soft as milk smoothies, unique as yoghurt, sweet as honey and dates" Mama said. "So she asked Mama to allow her concoction smoothies to be served at the Cafe"

"He had met Lily twice. And I don't know how Lily feels about him yet. But she is very sure that Lily is her soulmate and is sure that she will meet Lily again" Mama Hana tells her that she blushes in shame.

"Lily tried it, Ma. It tastes good" Lily said.

"O yes, Thanks for the currant cheese croissant at that time, Ma" said Lily again.

"Together, Ly. According to Ran, Lily is a customer of Cafe Blume. To the extent that he was eager to send you your favorite raisin cheese croissant. Mama asked the employees at the Fluer cafe who were here to prepare it".

"How's your father doing, he's healthy?"Mama asked.

"Alhamdulillah, already. Ma" replied Lily

Ran listened to the women talk from behind the wooden cabinet next to the open entrance. This mini Mama cafe is indeed the entrance does not use the door leaf. She laughed to herself hearing Mama tell herself to Lily.

"Come Ran. Don't eavesdrop" Grandma Yumi said. Ran walked in and sat in a small chair in front of them.

"You made a painting about you and Lily. About the struggle of the prince who managed to get Lily flowers. Grandma saw that time was done" said Grandma made Ran smile embarrassed.

"I put it up at Cafe Blume, Grandma. Lily must have seen it"An Ran's answer.

'That's Ran's sister who painted it?" Ask Lily. Ran nodded and still smiled.

"At first I did a painting of the prince riding, but by the time I met Lily. I added Lily's flower to the painting" Ran explained.

They talk about a lot of things. Lily felt comfortable in the middle of them. It feels like home. All open to each other, looking after each other and supporting each other.

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