Not a Choice
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...~ Keep being good even if the whole world hates you. Because good is your choice, fill the world only state~...
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"Khan is the world for Runa, Dad. Grateful he never fussed from the baby to this size. Maybe he understood that his mother was only taking care of him herself. Hopefully it will always be like that, Dad.”
Runa continues the story of Khan after all his guests sat in the living room, “Runa was also lucky to meet Mas Sandy and his mother who wanted to help Runa in the most difficult time Runa. They're always there for Runa.” Runa's eyes sparkled as she recalled all of Sandy's kindness as well as Mira.
Lukman is so happy to see his son and grandson healthy and among good people. He was very sorry about all the past events that made his son struggle on his own.
The awkwardness is clearly seen between Runa and Ata's family. After all, this was the first time they had met. Indeed, Runa regrets Ata's attitude which brought Ata's parents to Wonosobo.
Reuniting with her parents alone, Runa still feels awkward after seven years of not meeting each other. However, in order to appreciate the guests, Runa allowed Ata's parents to take part in their conversation.
Runa tells the story of Sandy's family in Wonosobo, how the family treated Runa and Khan. Although Grandma Sekar never liked the two of them, but Runa was so happy.
Seen a twinkle of admiration from Maya on the figure of Runa. He did not expect his son was not wrong to choose a tough woman to be the mother of his grandchildren later. The highlight of haru is also seen on the netra Hasan. She was sure, Runa was a special woman. No doubt, if a woman like Runa is able to make her child distraught.
After a casual conversation, they also had lunch together full of familiarity even though there was a little awkwardness when dealing with the Ata family.
Runi had always been close to her adorable nephew. Playing cars and toy planes they brought from Surabaya.
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By late afternoon the atmosphere of Wonosobo is so cold and cool. They sit back on the terrace enjoying warm tea and ginger wedang, as well as some typical foods of the area. There are cenil, geblek, kemul tempe, and also cassava opaque in a glass jar.
After a long conversation, Lukman also expressed his intention to bring Runa and Khan to Surabaya to reunite with them.
"Son, how about you two go back to Surabaya?" Lukman started the conversation with his son very carefully. He wanted to know Runa's opinion regarding his proposal, however Runa had been hurt by it.
Lina, Hasan, and Maya just stared and agreed to Lukman's invitation, so that Runa and Khan would follow them to Surabaya.
"Well, Ma, not Runa does not want to return home, but here there is something to be accounted for. Runa has a business and there are people who must be considered. All that Runa stubs from zero and until now is still going well." Runa is so heavy leaving many memories in Wonosobo. After all, Runa did not want to leave Sandy and everyone who was here, because it was so good to accept all the circumstances of Runa at that time.
Hasan and Maya did not escape to support the proposal of both parents Runa, so that Runa and Khan can participate back to Surabaya. Hasan and Maya also promised to guarantee all the needs of Runa and Khan in Surabaya later. Ata was the same, he also participated in persuading and expressing the same intention as both parents Runa, and both parents to invite Runa and Khan to come back to Surabaya, Surabaya, but Runa remained on his stance. Stay in Wonosobo.
"Sorry, Aunt. I still want to stay here.”
"Is it because of Sandy, you want to stay here and not come with us?" ata's sarcasm with his regret.
"Whatever the reason, you have no right to force me, Ata." Runa doesn't lose to sarcasm.
"I deserve to know, because Khan is my flesh and blood."
Runa smiled faintly, "That doesn't guarantee you're entitled to us. I have my own reasons."
"Then what's the reason, Runa. I want to know!" Ata's stern voice was heard again.
"Okay, I'll tell you. The reason I want to stay here is because there is a sense of comfort that I feel here. That feeling is not necessarily I get a new place later, even though it is a house where I grew up and given love from both my parents. Can you give that flavor, Byakta Kalingga?” Runa was so furious with Ata's forced attitude that he could not control the high tone of his voice. Although there had gathered both parents Runa and Ata, Runa did not hesitate to yell at the man.
Luckily Runi and Khan were playing in the living room with David as well as Alea, so did not hear a high voice from Runa. David and Alea felt unworthy to participate in the conversation of the old men. Although actually their minds were curious about what they were talking about, especially Alea.
"Well, Mah, Aunt, and Om, I'm sorry Runa can't come with you. Let us here enjoy all that we should feel. Please appreciate everything that has been Runa's decision. It is not easy to decide this issue. However, once again Runa thanks Om and Aunt who already want to visit here.” Runa let out a long sigh before continuing her sentence,
"for Mom and Dad, hopefully this decision doesn't disappoint you. Although heavy, but this is the answer from Runa. Away does not mean we are unhappy, maybe with a long distance we can feel each other what it means to miss. May what Runa has decided make your heart happy and no longer filled with guilt." Runa spoke with a trembling voice holding back the cry.
Runa walked towards Lina–sang mama, then she hugged with tears. The pain in his heart could not be contained anymore. He understood the feeling of the middle-aged woman, but this is life, not everything is what we want. Sometimes we have to take a firm stance on what has become our self-decision.
Runa is happy to have reunited with her family, although she was unable to join them back to her native place –Surabaya.
Even so, there is a guarantee of happiness that Ata will promise, but Runa is not tempted. Because happiness is peace where Runa can accept all without pressure and selfishness.
Undeniably. There was a disappointed look on the faces of Runa's parents as well as Ata's parents, for the decision that Runa took. However, Sekai again they are not able to impose the will, while Ata himself looks so furious and does not want to take it for granted.
“I promise, no matter what happens, you and Khan will still come to Surabaya. We will be a whole family,” Inner Ata.
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...To be continued...
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