
Confused? That was Reina's feeling at the moment. He stared at the white kebaya, sighing harshly. Confused how to reject it. Can you make Elie an excuse? Her mother-in-law needs it too. Unable to work hard considering the diabetes he suffered.
What's he supposed to do? She silently stared at the photo of her late husband still smiling faithfully. If Rian were still alive it would all be easier.
Reina's tears flowed, still remembering everything. The life he lived the four of them, the mother-in-law who had never been angry with him. Helping as much as possible, even allowing himself to sell agar in his spare time babysitting for Elie. Husband who went to work sailing, only went home.
In the end, this decision was made. His eyes glanced towards the mirror, sparing skincare? Indeed, but the makeup equipment is still complete, although it has been too long. Maybe the last time he dressed up 4 years ago, when the decision to get married has not been taken. The rest of the woman only wore skincare purchased with money given by her husband. When her husband is not around, she cannot take care of herself at all.
Not too long, maybe only 30 minutes, at the end of her hair styling, wearing the red kebaya she used to have when she was a girl.
Not completely back to her girlhood. However, now he looks much better, maybe like a photo of a famous salon model.
I want Rian to see herself as beautiful as this. But her husband was calm there. A marriage that leaves Eugie and his in-laws dependent on him.
*
And sure enough, the family entourage of Mr. Lurah came this afternoon. Lukman, a young man wearing glasses, is well-looking and walks with his father. There is no confirmation on Reina actually, only the white kebaya that Lukman entrusted to the neighbors.
The young man who is now a civil servant sighed harshly, considering his romantic relationship which ran aground due to continuing to study in the city. He was present at Reina and Rian's wedding, trying to sincerely remember it was Reina's own choice.
But Rian's death? Should he be happy? I don't know if it might be considered evil. But she really hated everything about the man who had taken her lover. All the words of the neighbors heard by him, how Reina who did not have the heart, Rian visited every day with a statement of love, even though it was rejected. How the man forced Reina to accept the proposal, by making herself sick.
To be honest, even to see the face of Elie she hated, considering there was blood of the man flowing there. However, she still loves Reina, the hardworking, kind-hearted woman who used to always be there for her.
Be patient to get her heart, accept her child. Later if you already have a child with Reina, Elie can be entrusted to Lastri, Rian's mother. That was what was on his mind, not liking the child at all.
"Mama! Elie's going to eat!" Said the innocent child, holding his mother's hand.
"It's a pastry for Elie," Reina smiled giving the cake to her son.
While Lukman who just came clenched his hands trying to smile. Completely harboring her anger, she still remembers how Reina had fed Rian in the village.
Si*lan's son! Just like his father.
In the end a family group that is not so much entered. A house not so big. Lastri looked worried this time. He was really afraid of living alone. His youngest son living in Sulawesi considered him a burden, even his son-in-law ordered him to do menial work.
If her homework still can. But it is not just homework, sowing grass for cow feed, sometimes growing cassava. He said that life would be more beneficial for the grandchildren, but his physical body, which was gnawed by disease, was weak.
A little fatigue or the burden of his blood sugar mind will rise, should not be injured, if the injury will be difficult to heal, should routinely buy drugs. In the past, although excessive income because all inheritance land is given to the second child, but to just buy the youngest child's diabetes milk seemed reluctant.
Until his body gradually thin, high blood sugar causes him to be hospitalized. It was then that his eldest son who had a steady job came to pick him up. Meet Reina who looks friendly, daughter-in-law who understands her health condition. Just let her do some light homework and take care of her granddaughter. Totally inversely proportional, right?
But as if misfortune always befalls him, only about a year he can pass through old age calmly. Everything changes when Rian dies, this house also actually belongs to Reina, herself and her son who lives in the wife's house.
Lastri was really worried that Reina would return herself to her youngest son. But no, her daughter-in-law still wanted to take care of her, trying to strengthen each other. The daughter-in-law who changed tasks became the backbone. That's why until now he was afraid, really afraid of his daughter-in-law marrying again, then dumping himself.
"So it was actually our intention here to propose to Reina's son, to my son Lukman." Mr. Lurah started the conversation.
Lukman's eyes scoured, not the white kebaya he was given. But it still looks beautiful, although the white skin that once had faded, but the face is still the same. The woman he still loves to this day.
Silent no one spoke, the orphaned Reina only had her mother-in-law who was still bowed silently.
"What if we just set the ladder?" proposed Mr. Lurah, a man who had known the nature of Reina long ago.
Everyone cheered up, praising how lucky Reina was. Beautiful widow who gets an established bachelor. It is certain that the application will be accepted immediately.
Reina let out a rough sigh, started trying to speak frankly."Look, before I accept the proposal I want to apply for a condition."
"Definitely dowry," the faces of the people on the terrace slightly sounded
"What's the condition?" lukman asked with a smile.
"I want to stay here with Lastri's mother, she's alone in this place. So I want to take care of him. I'll also keep working, for Miss Lastri and Elie." Said Reina, the terms are actually light.
Lukman shook his head quickly, the look on his face changed. So too with Lurah.
"No, there's no obligation for you to care about your former mother-in-law!" lukman does not accept.
"Then I can't get married." The answer from Reina was full of smiles, really looking annoying.
"Reina, listen to this. We have discussed, this house is not so big, after all this house is a legacy from your late parents is not a gift from Rian. So after you discuss with Lukman you should sell this house. Later the crossroad garden, owned by Lukman, you can build a bigger house there. It's up to the name of the letters in your name."
"After that, your mother-in-law can return to live with her youngest son who lives in Sulawesi. I heard that he visited a few weeks ago. About work, you can go on to work in the factory, but you better tube for your future and Lukman." Obviously Mr. Lurah about his family talks.
The woman sighed many times, kneading her own temple. Glanced at her mother-in-law who was still bowed in fear.
"I'm sorry, I just feel sorry for Lastri's mom. If you can't accept my terms, we'd better clear this proposal." Reina replied trying to smile in her frustration. Nothing has dared to set the course of his money. And sell the house? Who would want.
Why can Reina be this solid as keeping mother Lastri? It was because without her mother-in-law she would not be able to stand up straight. Taking care of toddlers, cleaning the house, cooking, being the backbone of the family. Something that feels hard to do, doesn't work then doesn't eat. Working means ignoring a toddler. He still knows about debt.
"Reina, no man would be willing if his wife still took care of her former in-laws. Miss Lastri was also supposed to wake up, and go back to mom's youngest." Pak lurah gave usjangan.
Lastri just fell down while crying. A dead end for him, he doesn't know what else to do.
"And for Reina, Lukman was willing to accept Elie as his son. You should be grateful that someone still wants to be a father figure to your son." Continue mr. Lurah.
"I stick--" Reina's words were cut.
"Father! Papa's not leaving! Egie dear papa!" Elie suddenly ran, hugging the grave dedemit.