
Tonight Kevin will propose to Alya officially but only by taking his aunt.
"Sorry Mr. Anto and Miss Santi, only the two of us can come because Kevin's parents live abroad" explained Aunt Kevin.
"Oh yes, no problem. We can understand" Anto said.
Simple application process that is only attended by the nuclear family only.
"So I think the family of Alya anytime and how their wedding will be."
"If the kids want it after Alya's graduation. That's three weeks away. And my daughter also just wants a simple wedding" explained Anto.
"Well then, sir," said aunt Dilla.
After talking about anything important for Alya and Kevin's wedding later, Kevin and his aunt come home. Because Kevin can't stay for long.
A few days later, accompanied by Kevin, Alya comes to Lisa's house. But on condition that when Alya comes, Papa Darren is not at home.
"Let's get down, baby!" take Kevin.
"Mas sure Darren's dad isn't home?" alya asked doubtfully. He did not want any problems later if he met his father Darren because when he met Annisa, his father Darren was still fierce as before.
"Mas called Darren."
Alya took a deep breath, "Alright," said Alya.
They got out of the car. Alya stepped slowly with doubt. Kevin who realized Alya's attitude then grabbed the girl's hand.
"Look easy. If indeed there will be Darren's papa, we go home," said Kevin so that the girl can be calmer.
I was also confused on how to talk to my mother. Inner Alya.
Finally they arrived at Darren's doorstep. Darren's house looks deserted. Kevin knocked on the door.
Tok to tok. Shortly after, the door opened. Daren stood at the door.
"Assalammu'alaikum" said Kevin.
"Waalaikumsalam" said Darren.
"Come in, brother," asked Daren.
Thank you to us on the porch alone," declined Kevin subtly.
Alia then sat on the porch with Kevin.
"I call mom first, brother," said Darren and then went back inside the house. Shortly after, Darren leaves with Lisa. Kevin and Aliya stand up when Lisa comes with Darren.
Alya and Kevin looked at each other. Lisa looked at her daughter. A moment later Lisa hugged Aliya.
"Aliya my son," exclaimed Lisa made Alya shocked. Lisa's eyes are glazed. He rubbed the head and back of his long-disgruntled daughter gently. Shortly after, Alya let go of her mother's embrace.
"Alya you came, son," said Lisa moved. Alya just smiled faintly. He felt a little foreign because they had not met for a dozen years. The first meeting was only a few seconds because Alya hurriedly left from there.
"How are you, son?" You grow up to be a very beautiful girl" Lisa said as she rubbed Alya's face that looked wrong.
"Alhamdulillah, I am good, ma'am," replied Alya.
They then sit back. Kevin lets them sit together to talk while Kevin moves a little away talking together with Darren.
"Thank you so much for visiting me" said Lisa, who kept staring at her daughter's face.
"I came here to invite my mother" said Alya.
Lisa's forehead wrinkled, "Inviting?" lisa is confused.
"Yes, mom. I'm getting married in three weeks" explained Alya.
"You want to get married, son?" ask Lisa in shock.
Alya nodded.
"Married to your friend?" ask Lisa..
Alya nodded. Lisa hugged Alya again
"Congratulations, son.may your marriage be happy," said Lisa who again did not feel her tears.
"Three weeks I'm getting married, I hope you come" Alya said.
"Of course I'll come if you invite me, son," Lisa replied.
"Thank you, ma'am," said Alya.
"Oh yeah, how's Andre doing? Looks like she's married, too, huh?" ask Lisa again.
"Yes, Andre got married last year."
"Alhamdulillah the children of mothers have found their respective partners."
Alya smiled faintly.
"Oh yeah Darren said he was going to the same university as you, huh?" ask Lisa.
Alya nodded, "Yes, ma'am."
"Thank you son, you've helped Darren.
"I didn't help Darren, ma'am."
"Darren said that what helped her college was your future husband and also Andre masmu" Lisa said.
"Oh, about that, they're just helping out a little, ma'am. The rest is Darren's own business," explained Alya.
Because he had talked a lot and Alya did not want to meet her mother's husband, Alya was in a hurry to go home.
"I have to go home now, ma'am," said Alya.
"Sorry, mom. I'd better go home now before mom's husband gets home" Alya said.
"Son, I'm sorry. Mom used to be wrong with you a lot" Lisa said with a sad face.
"Already, mom. I don't want to remember it anymore. I have to go home now."
"Hmm, fine then. I'll try to come with Darren."
"Thank you, ma'am." Alya then stood up to Kevin who was busy chatting with Darren.
"Mas we go home now," Alya asked.
"All right," said Kevin.
They then say goodbye. Lisa hugged Alya a little longer.
"Why so fast, dear?" ask Kevin when they're on their way home.
"It's finished talking, mas," said Alya.
"Hmm, Kirain wants to have an old conversation."
"There's nothing more to say. Anyway I don't want to meet her husband's mother" explained Alya.
"Oh yes" said Kevin.
Kevin who already knew the events in Alya's childhood from Andre also understood. Why is Alya so eager to avoid Darren's papa. Maybe the trauma is still in Alya's heart.
"How about we have lunch outside?" take Kevin.
Alya just silently stared out the window.
"Come, Al. As soon as we find the items for your hand later, let you choose for yourself. Want, yeah. But today there is no class," said Kevin with a pleading face.
"Well then" said Aliya.
Kevin smiles. He drove his car towards the cafe. Arriving at the cafe they immediately ordered food because it was time for lunch.
No wait for long, their order came. They also enjoyed their lunch.
"Don't he roast chicken, hmm?"
Alya nodded, "Yes, mas. Tasty, the spice fits well, too" said Alya.
"Mas used to eat here."
"Oh, huh? While I was in college?"
"Hhmm, from still school too. Aunt Dilla introduced this cafe. Since then when it's been through here, mas always stopped by."
"Hmm, can I ask you, ma'am?"
"Just ask. You shut up a lot, you're confused, baby."
"Hhmm, brother mas only aunt and oma are here? And then the house that I was taking with me, whose house was it?"
"Hhmm, it's a parent's house, mas. But only the mas live there."
"Why don't you live there too?"
"Hmm, auntie doesn't want to."
"Oh so."
"Hmmm,"
After they finished eating, they went to the store.
"Do you like the clothes, honey? Take another one."
"That's enough, mas. If for the event, the mother has a boutique acquaintance. So it'll be the same mother."
"Oh, so."
After the boutique, they visit also shops that sell goods for later delivery. By late afternoon they had just returned home with a lot of groceries.
Kevin looks happy accompanying Alya shopping.
"Don't forget to go to the salon later before H day, yeah!" pinta Kevin's.
"Why before H? On the day of H, someone came to the house to decorate me,"
"The candidate for body care, dear," whispered Kevin.
"Iihh, no need to be treated. Let it be ugly!" sahut Alya's.
"Come, you!" Kevin pinched Alya's cheek-friendly cheek which was already flushed with embarrassment.
"Dude, iiihh!" Alya covered her face with both hands.
"Haha, you're getting better when you're shy."
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