Merapi Never Ingkar Janji 2 (The Return of the Sultan)

SS. 52. Restu Mother

Days change, and time passes so quickly. Since their return from their vacation together, Al has more often given little attention to Tata.

In his spare time while working, he used to contact his idol, even if just to say hello.

But when they are at home, they still behave as usual, like an employer and a babysitter of his daughter.

"Don't Mas, I'm still not ready." As soon as Tata said, Al time will invite him to talk to Mother about their relationship.

And today, unbeknownst to Tata, Al has planned a dinner with Mother and all the residents of his house to convey his willingness to choose Tata as his life companion.

"Don't forget, tonight prepare your beautiful self. Because we're all going out for dinner." Bisik Al after breakfast, before he left for the office.

'What will Mas Al plan later, is this just dinner as usual.' Thought in the heart.

Curiosity makes him have to find out, what is the event tonight.

"Mak Watik." Call Tata when he finds his comrade gardening in the back garden.

"Yes, Ata, what's up ?"

"Don't know, what's the show tonight ?" Ask Tata kepo.

"What is the way ?" Say it while thinking.

"Oh ... You mean the dinner that Mas Al made for tonight ?" He said half asking.

"Yes, that's what I mean. Is Mba Watik also invited ?" Tajya Tata is back.

"Well, it's a regular event at the beginning of the month." Replied Mrs Watik without causing any suspicion.

'Oh, so it's just a dinner, it has nothing to do with my closeness to Mas Al, so it's a relief.' Thought in the heart.

His heart can be calm now. But later, I don't know what Al will do for him.

'It looks like Ma'am Tata is starting to suspect, sorry Ma'am, this is a surprise event for you. So I have to lie, hihihihi ... ' Commentary Ma'am Watik in heart.

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The expected time has arrived. Everyone's getting ready for the place where Al ordered it.

"Let's go, baby, we're leaving." Invite Mother.

'Where is Mas Al, why is it not visible. Has he been waiting in place ?' Ask Tata in my heart.

Ddrrrrttt .. ddrrrr ...

Mother's phone shook, I don't know who contacted her.

"Hallo son, yes, we're on our way." Said the Mother who was receiving the phone.

'Maybe it's from Mas Al.' Think Tata a little kepo.

"What ? Late ? Yeah-yes, it's okay, finish your job first. Yes, Wa'alaikumsalam." That's all they heard.

"It looks like Al's late, we're being asked to eat first." The word Mother gives information.

"Well, the one who invited didn't even come. So it's not good, we're just gonna eat." Commentary Mbak Watik.

"Gakpapa, it's Al's habit like that. Pleasing to others, but he doesn't think of himself." Reply Mother.

That's right, Al. That's what I often feel, too. Al is always there when he needs to, while he has not been able to give anything to Al.

"Good night, please. Orders on behalf of Mr Al ?" Greet the waiter there.

'Maybe almost all the restaurants here know the Kamandanu family. To the extent that we have not excused them, they have welcomed us first.' Think Tata in the heart.

"Please Mother, Father, we've prepared over there." He said a hint.

An open space resto decorated in such a way.

'It's too fancy for a family dinner routine.' Tata's comments in my heart.

Some dishes served. From light to heavy. There's also life music, I don't know what concept Al took today.

Delicious dinner, but tasteless without Al.

"Sir Al, did not come Mother ?" Ask Tata when all the dishes are finished they eat.

"It looks so son." Answer Mother.

"Are we going home now Mother ?" Ask Mr. Slamet, intending to prepare the vehicle first.

But suddenly, the lights went out when Mr. Slamet just stood up from his seat.

The order of the surroundings, and only that limited space was extinguished.

🎶Happy birthday, ' I say to you

May happiness accompany your steps

Nothing I can give

Only prayer and love

My sincere 'tuk thyself🎶

A song lyrics joy over the arrival of birth sound along with the presence of Al.

"Happy birthday." Said when in front of Tata with a heart-shaped cake do his hand.

Under the light of the candlelight, visible radiance beauty of her dream girl who was shedding tears.

'O God, what else do I doubt ? He was so perfect for me. Even he remembered my birthday, whereas I didn't know it myself.' The heart of Tata.

The candle is blown along with the light. The cheers and congratulations he received.

"Happy son, all the best prayers for you." Mother said sincerely.

"Thank you Mother, forgive if Tata troubles Mother a lot." Again Tata could not stem his tears.

"Dear." Al said while holding both his hands.

Deg ...

Tata's heartbeat seemed to stop beating, when Al suddenly called him dear in front of everyone.

His face was deathly pale, not daring to imagine what would happen next.

"Sir Al, what are the_"

"Already, already, there is no need to play anymore. Mother already knows about your relationship." Mother said interrupting.

'Alhamdulillah.' His whisper in his heart.

Her tears were non-stop flowing. The happiness he felt could not be expressed in words anymore.

"You heard it yourself, right ? What Mother said." Al is convincing.

Tata could only nod, his lips feeling faint no longer knowing what to say.

"I'm sorry, you've waited too long." Lirih.

Seeing Tata still speechless without being able to answer him, Al suddenly hugged the tiny body in front of him.

"I..." Tegur Mother.

"Yes, Mother, sorry for your caliph." Cengengesan.

"Mother, on this occasion Al skalian would like to ask the blessing of the Mother." He said while holding tightly to Anita's fingers.

"This is the ending that Mother wants. It's been a long time since you two. Just the one that Mother asked of you. Love Nindya as much as you love your own daughter." Mommy replied still with a sense of haru.

"Mother's Grace, God's Insha Tata will always be a good Mother to Nindya." He said while shedding tears.

"Mother believe in you, son. You're the one who's patient with Al ya." Pinta.

His eyes were fixed on the only son of the descendants of the Wijaya who became kamandanu's favorite.

"Mas Al, good Mother. Patience and compassion." Mumbled Tata, his gaze did not escape the handsome face that smiled mischievously to him.

"Mother can only pray for the best for you."

It feels good to hear the blessing of Mother. Just wait for the day, when they will become King and Queen a day.

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