Not a Choice
05
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...“Every human being must have made a mistake, just how humans themselves respond. Want to repeat the same mistakes, or learn from the mistakes themselves so as not to fall into the same mistakes and learn to be better.”...
...~ Amira Husna ~...
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Taking a deep breath, trying to dampen emotions. It's always like this when he talks about Runa with Sandy. Although Sandy has repeatedly convinced Sekar, if only Runa is able to fill Sandy's heart. However, Sekar remained tight on his stance. He did not want his favorite grandson to marry an obscure woman like Runa.
"Sandy. Until whenever Grandma would not accept that cheap woman as your choice. Whatever Grandma will do to separate you," said Sekar Lirih. He again sipped a warm tea that was still slightly puffing steam.
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"Assalamualaikum, is Mom here?" Mira who just returned from Resto, immediately approached Sekar. Mira kissed the back of Sekar's hand, and hugged the woman who had given birth to him affectionately.
"Waalaikumsalam, are you healthy, son?" ask Sekar to his daughter. He stroked and rubbed his daughter's back.
"Thank God be healthy, ma'am. Sorry earlier Mira could not come to pick up Mom, because had to help Sandy and Runa handle Resto. Because Sundays are more crowded restaurants." Mira then sat down next to Sekar.
"Mira, how many times have I said this. Why don't you pay attention to it?" Sekar paused his sentence, then directed his gaze towards Resto.
"Sandy is your only son. You should have given the best for him. Why do you still let that woman tease Sandy? Aren't you ashamed, if Sandy really chose a woman whose origins aren't clear, Mira?" sekar said with full emphasis.
"You mean, Runa?" Mira smiled as she clasped Sekar's fingers. Even though he knew, Sekar was already so emotional. However, he still spoke politely and softly. He tried to suppress his mother's anger.
"Sooh is God's secret, ma'am. I definitely understand this issue a lot more than Mira, yes, ‘kan?” Mira smiled gently before continuing her words. He did not want the woman who had given birth to him to feel offended by his words. Mira tries to be careful in speaking.
“Mira couldn't arrange for Sandy to marry whom. Sandy is an adult, she must have been able to distinguish what is good and what is bad for her. After all, Runa is a good woman, Mom. Try to get to know Runa more closely, surely I'll like Runa." Mira tried to explain to Sekar.
"Enough, Mira! Do I need to remind you of that incident? Open your eyes and mind! A good woman would not do something as embarrassing as that. What do I have to do with you and Sandy? You two are stubborn. Remember Mira, until any time, I won't let Sandy be with that woman. The woman who will be Sandy's wife must be from a respectable family. Not like that seductress!" sekar was so loud and hateful.
"Here you go, it's also free to argue with you. I'm tired, I'm resting." A moment passed leaving Mira who was still sitting on the terrace. He was really upset by his own granddaughter and daughter.
"Sandy has to get the perfect mate, I make sure that cheap lady won't be able to get Sandy." Sekar still muttered as he walked into his room.
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The wall clock had already shown at eleven in the evening, but Sandy was still unable to close her eyes. Grandma's words this afternoon were still clearly ringing in her ears, so drowsiness could not bring her to dreamland. What should he convince grandma, if Runa is not as bad as grandma thought.
Runa who realized all that, actually never wanted to leave the life of Sandy. He did not want to make Sandy and Grandma's relationship become harmonious. However, Mira and Sandy forbid it. They always convince and strengthen Runa, that everything will be fine. Especially seeing Khan, who loved Sandy so much. Runa did not have the heart to separate them.
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"Still sleepy, San?" mira asked when she saw her son was seen still yawning repeatedly while at the dinner table. Because Sandy's not usually like that. Mira took a plate and filled it with fried rice which became their breakfast menu today. After feeling enough, he gave it to his son.
"Yes, Ma. Sandy had a bit of trouble sleeping last night," Sandi replied while receiving a plate filled with her favorite fried rice.
"Why? Is there something you're thinking, son?" asked Mira softly. Mira again sat down beside Sandy while continuing her breakfast.
Sandy just smiled, then fed a spoonful of fried rice into her mouth. Although in his mind so many thoughts about Runa. The woman he had been so fond of.
"Grandma didn't eat breakfast, Ma?" ask Sandy. He realized that his grandmother had not eaten breakfast when he had finished his breakfast.
"No, Grandma said she wanted breakfast in the room. Maybe he was still tired from yesterday's trip." replied Mira.
Sandy pensively said, "Ma, if for example Sandy proposed to Runa to be Sandy's wife, would Mama approve?" Sandy looked at Mira with a sad face.
"Of course, hon. Runa is a good girl. Mom loved them very much. Do it if you are absolutely sure of your feelings for Runa. My mother will support you fully. Although you know Grandma does not like Runa, but mama is sure, someday Granny will be devastated after knowing Runa more closely."
Mira smiles. He gave his full support to Sandy's goodwill. For some reason, Mira feels that if Runa is the right woman to accompany Sandy, regardless of Runa's past, because Mira knows, every human must have made a mistake, how the man himself responds. You want to repeat the same mistakes, or learn from the mistakes yourself so as not to fall into the same mistakes and learn to be better.
"Seriously, support me to marry Runa?" ask Sandy again. He looked closely at the woman who had brought him into this world. A strong woman who became his first love. A person who will not be replaced by anyone.
"Mom seriously, Sandy. But, according to mama you better talk first with Runa. Have you not only established closeness without a definite commitment? Um, I mean mama, you guys are just friends, right? But, if Runa changes her mind and you are compatible with each other, you can immediately prepare everything" said Mira.
"Thank you, Ma. Sandy will find the right time, to discuss this issue with Runa,” Sandy said.
Sandy was more convinced by his decision. Support from Mira, increasingly makes Sandy determined to immediately justify Runa. Even if he knew, grandma would definitely oppose him. He doesn't care. For him, Mira's blessing was more than enough.
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