
Author's PoV
Rayshaka's car has returned to glide smoothly on the streets of Bandung. In his car there was not only Kaina, but Kayla and her future father-in-law.
Yes ... Mama Kaina wants everything to go smoothly. He knew his eldest daughter would be baper again when she met Ray's parents later. He was afraid that yesterday's events would happen again. Therefore, he will help Kaina and Rayshaka, so that everything goes smoothly. Even though later he himself must be ready to get hurt again because of the past story.
Rayshaka herself has already told the house that Kaina's parents will be taking part.
About half an hour later, Ray entered an elite residential area on Sudirman Street. While passing through the security post, he lowered his car glass and greeted kindly. The people who were greeted were very enthusiastic to return Ray's greeting. Their families seem to be quite respected here.
The roar of Ray's car engine stopped in front of a magnificent house with ivory white paint. Previously, the high gate that fortified the house was opened by a housekeeper who was in the corner post of the park.
Kaina gulps a rough spit. His mind drifted everywhere. Ray's family is so rich. It's not worth it to be with him.
"Come, Aunt, Kaina, Kayla ..." Ray removed his seatbelt and let his guests down.
"Ray .. are you sure your mama will accept us?" Kaina held Ray's hand for a moment. Replace, now he's the one who's scared if he has to meet Ray's parents.
"Darling, it looks like you mostly watch soap operas. My mom's not as bad as the tv-tv. Just as good as your mama," Ray clearly saw the look on Kaina's frightened face. She tries to give Kaina some confidence by stroking her arm gently.
"Tante, Kayla, yuk ..."
Finally the four men got out of the car. Kaina immediately felt very small in the courtyard of such a spacious house.
Some people came out, out of nowhere, stirred up to his master. Give a little respect and split up sharing tasks.
Some took the bag of Kaina and his family, some took souvenirs, some brought Rayshaka's car into the parking lot and some were the guides they entered the house.
"Papa's mom in the living room?" asked Ray while walking slowly. Kaina is on her left and the man being questioned is on her right.
"Yes, Sir. He said he was waiting for the arrival of the master and the family of the future son-in-law."
"good. Mr. Hasan can go back to the place."
"Good, Sir."
The man named Hasan resigned. Kaina saw him disappear at a door on the left. The girl was dizzy to see the house that was too big. If his parents turned out to be this rich, why did Ray have to build his own career? He could work in his father's company. Ought to.
Rayshaka stopped when they finally arrived at a room, like a family room. Two sets of soft sofas that are certainly very expensive are ready to become a comfortable throne for everyone who will sit there.
"Ma, Pa ..."
A pair of middle-aged humans who had been busy arguing in front of the laptop screen turned their heads.
"Ray!" The sure woman was Ray's mother, spontaneously rising from her chair and running to hug her son.
"You have come" he said gladly. Ray hugged his mother and patted her back gently.
Her father also moved closer, then hugged Rayshaka as well.
Kaina sculpting.
Her mother's guess is right, she's not stable. The feeling he felt yesterday was like coming to slap him again at this moment.
"Ma, Pa, this is Kaina, her sister Kayla and future mother Mama .." Ray just wanted to introduce his three guests to his parents, he was already stunned to see the scene presented before his eyes.
Her mother and Kaina's mother were looking at her. His mother was staring with a pale face.
The atmosphere of the living room was quiet.
Mama Ray stepped closer, approaching her mother Kaina.
"Rb ... Trainer?" call stammered. How could such a coincidence happen? Ask in the heart. It had been ten years since that incident, he had almost forgotten the face of the woman before him. How could she be the mother of the girl Ray loved?
"Yes, Miss Maria. Long time no see" Ratih, Kaina's mother tries to control herself by trying to smile at Maria, Rayshaka's mother.
Mary seemed to be so slapped by the tenderness and smile that she could still give. He feels very guilty. He had almost fallen to his knees if only Ratih had not hurriedly held him back.
"No, Ma. I didn't come here for any of our old wounds. We've come to support our children's relationships."
But sadness cannot be stopped. Maria hugged Ratih. Her tears were broken considering all the dark stories that have now become an unforgettable part of her life.
It was an incident that made him feel guilty, guilty, even though it had been years. Especially when the incident happened, he had not had time to apologize to Ratih and his children because of urgent business affairs. They only had to take pictures for a while as a sign of peace, before Kaina's father would be taken to the hospital.
Ratih hugged the woman who was a few years away from him. He also shed tears, but was more able to control himself.
Maria's husband, Papa Ray approached and stroked his wife's back. He means: 'Already. Shame there are children.'
Maria broke away and looked back at Ratih guiltily.
"I'm sorry, Coach. I haven't been able to visit you since then. I really wanted to come, but I haven't found the right time. I have not accidentally forgotten it until now. Forgive aunt, dear."
Unexpectedly, Maria hugged Kaina who was still sculpting and Kayla who had just been silent next to her brother.
The movement made Kaina aware of her daydream.
"Tante doesn't know what to say to you two. But know, aunty always takes you in aunty prayer. Because with just that, aunty can make amends for this unforgivable aunt."
Kaina and Kayla were crying in their faces bowed on Maria's shoulders. Their sobs made the whole room turn blue.
Ratih was also seen crying without a sound. Haru in his heart was unexpressed as his two daughters were finally able to vent their cries that had been held back for ten years.
Ray secretly hugs Kaina from the side and kisses her head. Both he and his papa, could not hide the reddened eyes holding back the cries.
*****
The atmosphere of haru was still left as they all gathered sitting on the sofa. Drinks and small meals were prepared to quench their thirst that had drowned in tears.
After the atmosphere returned to normal, Rayshaka finally introduced Kaina officially to her parents. Tell them their good plans for the wedding.
"Since you heard all your stories about Kaina, you've been convinced that she's a good girl. Because it seems like there is finally a girl who managed to conquer your hard character. Especially now, mama knows she is Ratih's daughter. Mama's getting sure that you've chosen the right wife, son ..."
Kaina who heard that directly reddened her face and could not hide the embarrassment. He thinks Aunt Maria is overrated.
"So, what's your plan? Have we talked about?" papa Ray chimed.
"Well, there it is, Pa. Our family mumpung is complete here, how about we all discuss the outline?" reply Ray excitedly.
"alright. First, when will you get married?" Papa started.
"Next month," replied Ray quickly. Kaina looked surprised. Next month??? Why so rushed?
"Ray is impatient as it seems," Maria teased.
"Yes, Ma. If it can be accelerated, why should it be delayed? Is that right, baby?"
The one being asked could only nod slowly while smiling in embarrassment.
"Then, since you are busy working, let mama and Ratih take care of everything. You guys just tell me what the concept is like, let us be the Wedding Organizer. Isn't that right, Ratih?"
Pati smiled with support. "Yes, Mom. I concur. Maybe this is our way to meet more and more, yes" he said with a smile.
"really so. And Kayla .. it looks like you have to get ready for our kebaya uniforms overtime."
"Ready, Auntie!" Kayla who had been quieter earlier finally let out her voice with great enthusiasm.
That is, they continued the conversation until late afternoon. It was time for them to shower and eat dinner.
*****
When Ratih, Kaina and Kayla are in the guest room, Ray takes the time to approach his parents' room on the second floor.
"Tok tok.." he knocked on the door of the closed room.
"Ma, it's Ray. May in?"
"Just enter Ray ..." Her mother's voice came from within.
Ray opens the door, then enters. Found papa and his mother just finished bathing and relaxing on the balcony of the room.
"Have you taken a shower, son?"
"Already, Ma," Ray stood in the middle of papa's lounge chair and his mother's.
"Where? Is there something you want to say?"
Ray nodded.
"Thank you Ma, Pa. .. has received Kaina and her family well. Ray didn't expect our family meeting to be this good."
"Mom should thank you, son. You brought Mama back to the Ratih family. So you have a way to make up for all your past mistakes with that family."
"With you marrying Kaina, we will be bound to become one family. So my mom will give whatever she can to the family. Including being a good mother-in-law to Kaian, also being a good besan for Ratih."
Rayshaka was deeply moved to hear her mother's words.
"Really, Ma?"
"real darling. You better be nice to Kaina. Mama likes it."
Rayshaka blushed in shame. Smile until both eyes disappear as usual.
"Ray?" His father suddenly nodded.
"Yes, Pa?"
"When do you want to help your brother in the company? He's been overwhelmed."
Ah yes .. Eldest brother Rayshaka, a housewife and a very tenacious career woman. Called Clara. Since graduating from S3 Business Management, he immediately decided to prepare to help papa in the company. But Clara had refused from the beginning if she had to replace her father as President Director. He still requires Ray who is in that position, even though Ray still wants to develop himself in other companies. In addition, she is a mother who should focus on her household as well. The position as President Director is not good for the harmony of his family.
"After marriage, Ray will take care of Ray's resignation, Pa."
"Why wait to get married?" Ask her confused father.
"Later Ray must be the center of attention in the company. Ray doesn't want Kaina to be bothered by that. Ray better get into the company with married status. Let Kaina calm down, because papa's single-single employees won't tempt Ray."
"One time you," his papa ridiculed with a laugh.
"It's wise for mama's son. You should be able to take care of your wife, son. Don't hurt him."
"Ready on, Madam!"
*****
Two family dinner ...
As if I had forgotten what happened in the living room earlier this afternoon, the dining table atmosphere sounded very crowded. The topic of Ray's concept of marriage began to be discussed by them.
Kaina and Ray chimed in and commented on their mama-mama chat while enjoying the dishes.
After dinner, they returned to the viewing room. Again the waiter served dessert to be enjoyed while chatting.
Ray who had not had his own quality time with Kaina, invited the girl to breathe the night air in the park next to the house.
"So ... Rayshaka .. why don't you ever tell me your family is this rich?" Kaina started the conversation after coming out the door.
"Rich how?"
"Yes," Kaina made a twisting hand gesture like it showed the whole house.
"Oh .. that. Yes, my dear, what to tell? It's my parents' wealth" Ray hugged Kaina's waist while walking.
"Your father has a myriad of companies. Then why are you still a Nagata employee? Even starting a career from scratch."
Ray directs his steps and Kaina sits on a wooden garden chair.
"I just don't want to, when I start helping the family company, the people there judge me incompetent, just relying on power papa. That's why I want to find my own career experience elsewhere. Yes ... although this will be nothing compared to the position of President Director that I have to take later, but at least now people already know first, that Ray, the owner's child, the child, before working at his papa company, he already had a non-playful experience out there. So getting into the company wasn't exactly raw."
Kaina nodded after hearing Ray's long explanation.
"You're a grown-up anyway. I became less.... Do I really deserve to be with you, Ray?" honestly, he is a little bit inferior. His social status and Rayshaka are too decrepit. He feels himself unworthy.
Ray spontaneously flicked his finger at Ray's forehead.
"Now all we have to think about is the preparation of our marriage. Not a matter of merit or unwillingness," Ray's face was sharp, razor sharp.
"Yes yes .. You are offending marriage. Makes me feel more pounding."
"You don't think I'm darling?" ray's hands start playing tricks on Kaina's dangled hair.
"Why are you pounding? Didn't you ask for it next month? Oh my God .. That one month was a minute Ray! Wherever possible we can make maximum preparation with a short time. You're not very impatient at all?" Kaina nagged quickly. Last time he put a punch in Ray's arm. He felt Ray was in too much of a hurry.
"Honey .. mama and aunt Ratih can certainly prepare everything quickly. Anyway, I have no reason to linger again to ask you. If we're getting married, why next year? Why do you have to date for two or three years? Waste of time."
Kaina rolled her eyeballs.
"'Lagian .. why date for so long if you can not make children .. aw!!"
The hard pinch on Ray's stomach was immediately felt when he joked about 'child'. The girl's face was red. Ray just laughed out loud.
Ray wrapped his hand around Kaina's body. Then kissed her old face.
"I feel like what Aunt Ratih said was right. Maybe God has destined me to be a substitute for the deceased. Papa you. So ... I'm going to carry out that task dear ... I will love you, love you, take care of you, be happy with you, for the rest of my life ..."
Kaina was unable to come up with any words to respond to Ray's long sentence just now. He did not expect that the man had such a beautiful vocabulary in his head.
"I love you, Kaina ..."
"M. .. love you too, dear ..."
Momentary silence. Still hugging.
"Ah .. now you tell me. Yesterday you were just doing it in your room. Whatever you think of me and my family after seeing that picture."
"Oh. Not many. Early in the morning I was emotional, my mind was upset, various scenarios started popping up in my head. Egoku controls everything. Then overslept. Wake up, suddenly miss you. But still prestige. Then start thinking clearly. And analyze all possibilities. Until the night calms itself. Until I really know if I've accepted everything and mengikhlaskan past. It's been. Just get there."
"Hmm .. You're amazing. You can take your burden alone and finish it with yourself. But don't be so anymore. I feel useless."
Kaina's speechless. Ray's soft voice seemed to pierce his heart the deepest.
"Remember. Never bear your burden alone. Okay?"
Kaina nodded slowly.
Ray pulled her again to be hugged and showered with a kiss of affection.
"Honey, we're not being watched cctv, are we? " mute the girl slowly.
"There was. In every corner."
"Yes, let's go in!" Kaina spontaneously released herself and was about to move on.
"Hey, where are you going? I can get the security to erase the tape so Mama doesn't see."
"No ! Coming in!"
Rayshaka laughs funny looking at Kaina's pale face. Like stealing someone else's cake.
"OK, we're in, baby. Kiss first dong. Cook one day not getting a kiss from you?"
"Ray!" Still joking too, Kaina's inner self was upset.
"Hahaha .. okay-okay. Come on, baby." Ray relented. He got up first, then pulled Kaina's hand. They walk again.
*****
Kaina did not forget, it seemed like they were walking not from this direction. Ah, Ray the owner of the house must know more about the ins and outs of his big house, his mind. He's according to where Ray took him.
But one quick movement struck him suddenly.
Suddenly they were already in a place that Kaina suspected was a food storage room. Ray's family even has a special room like this, he praised in his heart.
"Why don't we come here, baby?"
"There's no cctv."
At first Kaina did not catch the meaning of Ray's words. But after grinning the man out, then he understood.
Late dodging, Ray had already fused their lips together. Corn Kaina's body against the wall and hugged her waist affectionately.
Kaina can't refuse. His head was dizzy. Like flying, hovering.
He saw Ray close his eyes. The man did it gently and lovingly. Why should Kaina be scared?
So he started to return the kiss just like Ray did.
Equally expressing longing. Both reveal a very deep love.
*****