My wife Little Child

Chapter 15

A week had passed since Dira started her day as a student.

That night, after she and her family had dinner together as usual, she returned to her room. Then sleep on the bed while busy scrolling his cellphone up and down. He occasionally monitors his college WA group.

Geck, tok, tok. Suddenly the door to his room was knocked. And Adit's face poked out behind the door of his room, "Dir, into the living room for a moment. Mama Papa would like to talk to you,"

Dira frowned, "By the way? What the fuck is that, Mas? Not usually. It's important, like?" he said as he slowly moved from his sleep.

Adit just put his shoulder down, "Mas doesn't know either. That's why you go down first,"

Inevitably Dira immediately obeyed his only brother.

"Haiy Ma... Pa. What the hell is it? So tumben-tumbenan. I think there's something serious,"

Papa was silent for a moment. "Sit down, honey."

He obeyed his father and sat in front of them.

Dira looked at her mother's face at a glance. The look on his face was not as usual, as if there was some anxiety covered up. That made him even more curious. What do both of his parents want to talk about?

"Ehm," Papa cleared his throat. "So, it's a pity.." Papa's throat seemed choked to start the conversation.

Dira was astonished.

"Papa... Want to. match you with... Fahri, bye,"

Dira was like being struck by lightning in broad daylight.

"Papa... kidding... right...?"

"No Honey. Papa's serious!"

Dira turned to the mother, "Ma... This means what sih...?"

Mama didn't dare look at that one and only girl. His face looked nervous and anxious.

"Son, please listen for a moment. Actually, we've been planning all this for a long time. Son, another month Papa has to be mutated to Batam. To take care of one of the branches of the restaurant there. Actually, the center section had been planning since half a year ago. But Papa asked to be postponed. Because there's no way Papa and Mama left you who are still in school. As for now, it is also impossible if you come with us to Batam. Because you just started college. And this was your dream for a long time, right...? Study at your dream college."

"So, if you stay in Jakarta, there must be someone to look after you. So that Papa and Mama can calmly leave you. And, we think, Fahri is the most appropriate person. Because we've known him for a long time. Besides being good, he is also responsible. Papa is sure he can take care of you and make you happy. Moreover, we also know his family well,"

Dira as if unable to bring out words. His tongue is like a tongue.

"But Pa... There's Mas Adit!"

"Dira, but it can't be forever Mas Adit can take care of you. One day he also wants to have a family, start a new life... Especially when he is mature. Because maybe Mama and Papa will also stay there for a very long time, whether until when.." this time Mama who speaks.

"Papa and Mama beg Dir, for this is also for your good. No parent would want to take his own child..."

Dira was silent again. This was really like a dream for him.

"But Pa... Ma's. Dira is 18 years old! Just yesterday Dira graduated from school. And now, it's only been a week since Dira started college. Dira doesn't want to marry young Ma, Pa. Dira beg you guys. Dira's future is long. Mom and Dad knew... Again her spirit became a student... If Dira gets married, Dira's freedom will automatically be taken away. Because if you have become a wife of people, surely Dira will not be as free as a girl. Tied to many things... Dira is not ready...!" said Dira almost crying.

"Dira... Fahri is a good man. My mom hasn't known him for two or three months. Mama is sure, if you marry her, she will not forbid you to keep pursuing your dreams, or your career... Believe me, Dira."

"And also, your lecture will not be interrupted. Trust me, Mama, Dir..."

Dira became quiet. This time his tears had completely spilled.

"Don't... All this time... You guys have been planning everything for a long time...? Including from the beginning of my meeting with Mas Fahri... That's all Mama, Papa, and Mas Adittt...???" said Dira almost yelling, her eyes getting wet.

Mama and Papa were silent, long enough.

"Sorry Mama.. and Papa, dear.." said Mama who also almost cried.

Dira shakes his head in disbelief. "Mama, Papa, Mas Adit. You're all evil...! Dira won't marry her!" Dira got up from his seat quickly. Then run up the stairs. And soon the sound of the door being slammed hard.

"Diraaaa...!" exclaim Papa lantang. But Dira didn't budge.

Adit, who had been eavesdropping on their conversation from behind the wall, let out a long breath. His face showed sadness.