My Mom Wants to Mate

23. Eat a Steak

He sent a message to Mama Puri and Kendrik to let him know that he was fine. He also sent a message to Mami Seli to apologize for disappearing for these 2 days. He said his phone was in error.

Getting a reply to Chatsapp's message from Karen, Mami Seli immediately contacted him.

Well, lift it up, huh? Don't be angry. (Karen).

He also received a mobile call from Daniel's mother.

📞"Hello, son Karen, are you okay?"

📞"Yes, Aunt. I'm okay anyway. My phone is just an error."

📞"Fyuh, Auntie thinks you're okay. Is there an event tomorrow?"

📞"Tomorrow after work, I have no show, Aunt."

📞"In case, you had dinner with Daniel yes, at Cowpat steakhouse at 6."

📞"Good, Aunt."

📞"Thank God you can, success for dinner yes."

📞"Yes, Aunt, thanks."

Why every side they meet, must be Daniel's mother who calls. Is it in Daniel's heart that there is no interest in me? (Karen).

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At Daniel's house

Daniel just got home from Soni and Inda's wedding. He laid his tired body on the bed. He thought about his match with Karen.

I'm sure she'll step back like the other women before. No wonder so many people cannot accept my shortcomings. (Daniel).

Suddenly a message from his mother came in.

📱Mami: Tomorrow night dinner with Karen at 6 o'clock at Cowpat steakhouse.

📱Daniel: Yes, Mi.

He hasn't backed off? Bizarrely. He disappeared 2 days ago. (Daniel).

Daniel's mind was filled with feelings of insecure because he had failed at romance several times. There is also one side in him that continues to want to show his shortcomings in the presence of prospective partners.

Either because she wants to sabotage her own matchmaking, or wants to test whether her potential partner can accept her for who she is or not.

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Kendric.

Si Koreng why can not be connected up to 2 days huh? Now I can, but why? What does this have to do with Daniel? (Cendric).

Although Karen had told him and his mother that he was fine, Kendrik still felt dissatisfied with Karen's answer. However, the matter was not about Karen's safety. He did not get angry and went to his brother.

Kendrik went to Monica's boarding house.

"Hi, Mon. Eat yuk."

"Come on."

They went to a soto shop.

"Ken, how's your brother? You said yesterday, she has a husband?"

"Yes, but he seems to be missing something. I don't think he's 100% happy."

"Continue?"

"Yes, that means I'm still going to worry about him."

Monica grunts.

So why do we continue this way without any clear status. You made me wish for more. (Monica).

"That means, you're not going out? Really, Ken?"

"Why should it be extreme? You can go out first. The wedding is still later, won't concern your sister."

"But I haven't calmed down. Kasian Brother Ren."

Monica has had feelings for Kendrik for a long time. The man also seemed to have the same feeling. It is evident from Kendrik's attitude. In addition to campus activities, they also often go together to just hangout or eat.

Monica has heard the statement of not wanting to date Kendrik several times. Today is the third time.

If you don't want to date, why do I walk almost every day? No pity for my heart? (Monica).

Monica thought that if Kendrik's sister got married, Kendrik would start a serious relationship. But it didn't. He felt that this years of waiting had been in vain. Suddenly Monica was crying. He was crying over his feelings for Kendrik.

"Why, Mon?"

Monica tried to stop her crying. "It's okay, I just keep the same drakor that I saw earlier. It's so sad."

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Next day

Tonight is Karen and Daniel's dinner. Before leaving for the promised place, Karen looked at her neat self in front of the mirror.

I love Daniel. I love Daniel. Daniel's handsome, fine. I can definitely love Daniel. Anyway tonight, I can definitely fall in love with her. (Karen).

Karen did not stop convincing herself that she would be able to love Daniel. With a smile fully developed, Karen departed. However, he did not get into the car, a car entered the yard. Daniel picks.

Must be Aunt Seli who told him to pick her up. Uh no. It was his own initiative. Remember your mission today, Ren, should be able to love Daniel. I love you Daniel. (Karen).

Daniel was waiting in front of the car. Then as Karen approached, she opened the door for her future wife. During the journey, they were silent, struggling with their own thoughts. Karen kept saying in her mind that she would love Daniel.

As for Daniel, he still continues to be amazed because Karen still wants to meet him. Never been this long before. Approximately in the matter of a second or third date, prospective wife candidates usually have canceled the matchmaking.

Karen is almost giving up. However, it still provided an opportunity once again before making a decision.

Arriving at the Cowpat restaurant that provided the beef steak, they went down and occupied a table. Daniel pulled a chair for Karen. The woman looked at Daniel in admiration. Although he did not say much, his attitude was very different this time.

Either he is like that or it is the result of direction from Mami Seli. They sat down and ordered a steak. Karen smiled sincerely while Daniel gave her a flat face.

Karen deliberately didn't say a word to look at Daniel's next initiative. He had to swallow the disappointment because until their steak was served, they still did not speak a word.

Daniel started to enjoy the food. "Ren," called Daniel as his eyes turned to Karen's plate.

Karen started eating the steak. He sliced the steak while inwardly speaking convincingly to himself.

I love Daniel, I love Daniel, I love Daniel. (Karen).

Karen's eyes sharply looked at Daniel, her mind continuously speaking like it was reciting an endless spell. Not feeling the scratches of the knife in his hand had reached the bottom of the plate and caused a loud whistling sound. It made the people around pay attention to Karen.

"Rin? Ren?"

"Hhhhhhh!" He was surprised to realize that everyone was looking at him. Karen smiled sillyly at the people around the table.

"Morning pain?" ask Daniel.

"No. Sorry, I was too excited to eat out with my beloved future husband!" Karen said sarcastically.

Daniel was not very aware of Karen's words. Sometimes he understood figurative meanings, but sometimes he also could not grasp the hidden intentions in the sarcastic words.

That night, Daniel swallowed what Karen had said. She begins to believe that Karen is happy with this matchmaking. Though the woman who owns the business of the article provider eats food like a man of loyalty. He was so upset to see Daniel not talking much.

I love Daniel, I love Daniel. I hate Daniel, uh, ups. Aaarrrgggh. (Karen).

To be continued...

Jogja, April 23rd 2021

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