Mom, Let Me Be Happy

CHAPTERS 17. Yes, I Accept.

A week has passed since the day Shaka broke all of Santana's arrogance. Shaka makes his days with just a smile and a laugh. There were no tears or sedans like the days before.

Santana's arrogance apparently scattered Shaka's yearning pieces at her. Shaka doesn't hate his father. What happened to him is far from expected.

"Grandma, you know what? Dad lives with Dicky and his mom" Shaka said. "Are adults going to kick out their families to live with the new family, Grandma?" coined. "Then Shaka doesn't want to grow up, just let Shaka stay small and stay with Mom" the boy chatted in front of Denny's mother.

"Shaka, of course not all adults are like that. Is Shaka also like Dicky who likes to accuse and insult Shaka? 'no. Listen to Grandma, Shaka has to grow up and be a good adult, in order to take care of Mom," Denny said.

"Good, Grandma!" shaka replies and smiles at the woman he calls Grandma. Santana's treatment that makes Shaka think to that extent.

"That's so sorry, son. Santana Kok had the heart to abandon his son and wife for so long, then returned with a new wound that imprinted more pain" inner Mother Denny. The middle-aged woman had high empathy towards Mariam, and also Shaka.

Mariam continued her activities in the kitchen. Today Denny's mother asked for small cakes and snacks that Mariam used to sell. Denny's mother will take Mariam and Shaka to a place, and distribute the food there.

The baking time and snacks lasted approximately 3 hours since the morning. When they finished they took a short break. It was only after the fatigue began to disappear, Mother took Shaka, and Mariam to the destination.

Because one motorcycle alone will not fit so, Mother asked Denny to let Umar take them along. Denny and Umar have now arrived and are ready to deliver. Shaka seemed enthusiastic to go there.

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They arrived at a halfway house that accommodates street children such as buskers, beggars and others. There they got counseling and direction in order to live independently by working. Shaka smiled looking at them.

Andini, a volunteer who sincerely gave her services to the children. He welcomed Mother Denny and the others with hospitality and warm greeting. Not to forget he introduced the handsome boy to the children who were there.

A boisterous atmosphere was heard from the dozens of children there. They were happy to receive a simple meal brought by Mother Denny and Mariam. It was as simple as it carved happiness on their faces.

Until the time when they will come home, Andini and the children say a lot of thanks for the care they received. Shaka was amazed to see everyone who looked kind and friendly to him. The excitement that struck the handsome boy's heart was slowly eroded.

"Mother Andini, can Shaka play here again sometime?" shaka asked as she was about to go home. "Of course, dear, Shaka can come anytime here," Andini said as she developed her warm smile. Shaka's heart was very comforted at that time.

Short of time, they rushed home. Without Shaka realizing it, he was getting such deep attention from the woman he called Grandma. Denny's mother deliberately invited Mariam and Shaka there to comfort the pain of their hearts.

So that they do not get discouraged by the path of life they take. By looking at people who are more unlucky than they are, Denny's mother hopes they will make her life more grateful. Of course, Mariam actually knows more about it but, Shaka certainly needs a lot of attention that leads to it.

Back at Denny's house....

They sit down to relax while drinking tea and eat the steamed sponge that was made by Mariam earlier. Suddenly the atmosphere became more serious when Mom started talking about marriage. There are two faces that meet red there.

Denny and Mariam look shy. While Shaka was invited by Umar to prank the two with a hearty and meaningful smile. Umar himself was happy if Mariam wanted to accept Denny, the older cousin to be Mariam's husband.

Although Mariam has almost no reason to refuse, her little heart still tends to feel anxious to establish a marriage again. For what happened to him all this time, it was perfectly natural. Denny understood that a little bit.

Mariam bowed painfully hearing Denny's words. Mariam knew Denny wasn't a mere braggart. With that consideration Mariam decided to accept Denny's proposal, especially Denny also loved Shaka like his own son.

Shaka is the main one for Mariam. Therefore, whatever decision Mariam takes must certainly guarantee the good and comfort for Shaka. Hearing Mariam say 'Yes, I accept' Denny immediately shed her tears.

Shaka happily threw himself into Denny's arms. "Uncle, soon Uncle Denny will be my father" he said. Denny kissed the cheek of the boy speechlessly.

Denny's mother is the most flowery today. For the first time he saw his beloved son shed happy tears. Relieved the worries that had always plagued him.

"Mariam, I may not be the man you always call in your prayers. Although I'm not the most beautiful love you can imagine. Although I am only a full moon without light, but let me be present to be the healer of your wounds, the cure of your pain or at least let yourself learn to love me."

"You always fill my room. Wash the dry heart long long crave love from you. For the love that I have long kept and nurtured, let me take care of you until the end of my life."

Denny continued to look at Mariam and only spoke in her heart. Be happy? of course, Denny could not express it with words. He was only able to decipher all that through the language of the heart that vibrated while radiating loving eyes.

"Alright, son, then as soon as possible we will get your wedding done" said Mother to Denny and Mariam daydream. Without a word spoken from his lips. However, his silence was quite clear describing the agreement.

This time it was Denny's mother who shed her tears. Again for the first time in his life, delivering his only son a puppet anchored his heart in the dock of love the lover.

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Works; Tyatul

Season 1

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Season 2

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