Not a Choice
37
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~Walau angry however, a child will still return to his home and family~
~*Prameswarri*~
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One week after breaking off the engagement with Alea, Ata and her parents left for the Runa family residence to convey and explain their child's problems.
“Are you sure, son, the Runa family will receive you back after what their son experienced?” ask Maya who is sitting in the back row. Ata was driving the car and Hasan was sitting next to her.
“Of course I'm sure, Ma,” said Ata occasionally turned towards the rearview mirror of the car watching other riders.
“Thank God. Hopefully Mr. Lukman and Mr. Lina agree too. Whatever their clear decision Runa also wants to come back to you regardless of what has happened in the past,” added Maya. He recalled Alea's words as they broke off the engagement. Alea's sentence that says if Runa is not willing to marry her child, is very disturbing Maya's mind. Although the sentence has been refuted by Ata, Maya is a little suspicious.
Hasan who sat in front for a moment turned to his wife. “We just pray for the best for them, Ma,” he said.
For a moment Hasan was self-conscious, that he was a little selfish if he continued to maintain Ata and Alea's engagement to the marriage stage, if on the other hand there were Runa and Khan who would be victims indirectly. This is because Ata did not play a role in educating and raising her children. However, since Runa's pregnancy until Khan grew up, Ata did not accompany and accompany Runa. Hasan hopes the Runa family agrees to a plan to reunite Runa and Ata back for their grandson—Khan.
The car driven by Ata has now stopped right in front of Runa's house, after the security guard who guarded the house let Ata bring his car through the gate.
With hearts pounding as if out of place, Ata and her parents got out of the car.
Hasan and Maya put a swipe on Ata's shoulder as an encouragement for her son. They both knew what Ata was feeling right now. Not to mention the big outgoing response Runa who at any time could be a threat to their child to hinder them together.
“Not to strain that, son. Mama and Dad will help you explain everything.” added Maya, feeling sorry to see the look of the son's face is just a pale puppet, plus the endless sweat scattered soaked Ata's handsome face.
Ata took a breath and then took it out, so as not to be nervous. After a little quiet, the three of them walked in and did not forget to say hello.
“Assalamualaikum.”
Lina who was relaxing beside the courtyard rushed to the front door, when she heard the greeting. Of course I want to see who the guests are coming to his house.
“Waalaikumusalam,” replied Lina while opening the wooden doorknob.
How surprised he was when he found out who was coming. A young man who had come last time, and dared to propose to Runa now came back. Maybe even bring both parents. So did Lina's prediction when she saw two people who came with Ata.
“Who's coming, Ma?” lukman asked after his wife. Just like Lina's response, Lukman was no less surprised by the arrival of Ata and her family.
Seeing the inertia of Lina and Lukman for his arrival, Ata went forward to open his voice.
“Siang, Om, Aunt,” greet Ata politely while shaking hands.
“Please enter!” take Lina to invite her guests. This time their attitude was a little more polite, because Ata did not come alone. Lina and Lukman felt a little disinclined. They are sure, if the arrival of Ata and both parents would want to discuss something important.
In the minimalist-tailed living room, Ata also began to open the intention of his arrival to the house, after Lina's domestic assistant served drinks and cakes on a rectangular wooden table.
“Maybe Om and Aunt wonder what I mean by coming here again. I also already know what happened to Runa after I left.” Ata started the conversation while linking her fingers to the top of her thighs to expel her nervousness.
“But before that, I personally want to say a deep apology and regret what I have done, because I was expelled from here. I know this story from Runi. I'm the man who's responsible for all this, Om, Auntie. I am the father of the child that Runa conceived at that time.” Ata said as she looked at Lukman and Lina in turn. Hasan and Maya, who sat to the right and left of Ata, rubbed their child's shoulders, in support of his accountability.
“I hope Om and Aunt listen to my explanation first,” Ata continued to see the unusual reaction of the change in the look of their faces. He started telling me everything after meeting with Runa and Khan. Not to forget he did the same to both parents, by showing a photo of Runa and Khan.
Lukman and Lina are shocked and shocked by the truth told by Ata. They wanted to get angry at Ata, but it felt like they had grown tired of harboring that feeling for too long. In the depths of both of them, there was guilt and regret for driving Runa out of the house.
Especially when seeing a photo of Runa with Khan, sadness enveloped Lina's heart. Now his face was wet because of the tears that came out so hard. Her crying was increasingly broken especially Runi had just come and approached her parents. Runi who already knew Ata was just silent. Giving his parents the opportunity to make the best decision for his brother.
All this time Lina and Lukman harbored feelings of longing for Runa. Ever since Runa left her residence, her eldest son left without any news. Secretly Lukman and Lina had already deployed her men to look for Runa, but to no avail. Runa left the house because of their mistakes that attach importance to the family's good name, without thinking about the feelings of Runa who was pregnant at that time.
Supposedly as a mother, Lina gave support and trust to Runa that everything would be fine. Not instead scorn and drop his mental that can disturb his psyche during pregnancy.
Hasan and Maya who had been silent since then finally opened their voices, after Lukman and Lina calmed down a little.
“Our goal came here to reconnect the friendship that had broken up a few years ago, because of a misunderstanding. Therefore, with my humility as Ata's father, want to ask Runa to be our daughter-in-law to both of you as Runa's parents. As Ata's parents, I felt so ashamed of my son's actions towards Runa until she became pregnant that she was driven from her own home. However, on the other hand we are happy to get a very handsome and intelligent grandson. We believe Runa cared for and educated Khan lovingly regardless of what he has experienced in recent years,” Hasan said at length. A moment passed before continuing.
“Therefore, once again I ask you both to accept this proposal of ours. Let's forget the bitter memories and start a new leaf for the sake of our children and grandchildren.”
For a moment, Lukman turned to his wife who had been looking at pictures of Runa and Khan.
“So how, Ma? Do you want to accept Ata's application?” ask Lukman to Lina.
“Mama agrees, Dad. But the one who has the right to determine here is Runa. Did he agree to go back to Ata or not? Because honestly Mama misses our eldest daughter, Dad. Moreover, our grandchildren are now grown. Imagining Runa taking care of Khan alone in a foreign place, makes Mama feel like a cruel mother to her biological child,” Lina said with a whim. He returned sad when he remembered Runa to beg not to be kicked out of the house.
Lukman is still hesitant to agree, even though he also feels the same yearning for his eldest son.
Runi who was sitting next to Lina also raised her voice while touching Lukman's hand. “Yeah, I'm sure Dad misses Runa a lot too. So, please forgive him! We have to catch up with Mbak Runa to Wonosobo. We'll bring Runa back. I'm sure, Mbak Runa must miss all of us.”
“But, dad is very shy to meet with Runa. Surely he hates your father and mother, considering how cruel we treated him first until he was expelled,” Lukman regretted.
Runi moved from her position and held the hands of her mother and father with each hand, “Yah, Ma, I'm sure Ms. Runa forgives you. Runa's mother does not have a vengeful nature. I know very well the loving nature of Mbak Runa. Especially the people closest to him. In fact, he was willing to be driven away from his family to preserve your honor. I hope Dad and Mama will see Mbak Runa, because although angry however a child will still return to his house and gather with his family.”
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