Not as Beautiful as Roses

chapter 107

Three months later,,, the,,,

" Mother. Laras wants to go to town X. "

" What for ?"

" Laras wants to go to the tomb of the birth mother of Laras. "

" I'm coming along. "said Joe who just arrived at the park.

For three months, Joe started working for the company. Laras chose to work for Grandma's Florist company. Pratama cannot dispute that. Moreover, Azka and Sam also work in the Pratama office.

" Where to go ?" tanya Ratih and also Pratamaa together.

" To Mother's grave, Ma. " answered Joe lightly.

Spontaneous Baras instantly saw Ratih's expression change. Baras just smiled looking at her. However, the life of the Ratih household is too complicated for others. And the pain is still there.

" yes. You guys haven't been there in a long time" replied Ratih.

" When to leave Race ?"

" Next Saturday. All want to nengokin house, ma'am. "

" yes. "

" Mama how ?"

" Mama's coming. We haven't been there for a long time, ' replied Ratih.

He went to the tomb of his first child. Which is buried there. Because it was already the night that time.

" all right. We're all coming. "

" Papa not busy ? I can go alone. "

" There will be you who help me if Papa's work piles up. "

" Issshh, daasar. "

" Mama to the room first Pa. Everything was. "

Pratama just nodded and sat down with Joe to enjoy the fried bananas made by Mother. Barrel stands.

" Where is Race going ?"

" Want to go to the toilet, ma'am."

Raatih leaned her body on the door of her room. Cry broke. Why is it still painful ? His mind while hitting his chest that felt tight.

The sound of a knock on the door made Ratih wipe away her tears immediately. Then open the door that Pratama thought.

" Can I enter Ma ?"

" What is Race ? Isn't Papa downstairs ?" ratih said without opening the door.

" I can't go in if there's no Papa, Ma. "

" Eeh, it's not like that. Come inside. "

The barrel entered after Ratih opened the door rather wide. Then closed it but not yet closed he was already shocked with a hug Laras from behind.

" I'm sorry Ma. "whispered.

" Ma, why ?"

" I know there are still wounds in Mama's heart. And I represent Mother Laras's biological apologies to Mama. "

Ratih was crying again. Laras stepped forward to the front of Ratih and hugged her.

" I'm sorry we brought up the wound Ma. I didn't mean it that way. I just want to visit Mom's grave before I get married. "

" Mama understands Race. Mama is fine. "

Laras releases his embrace and brings his Mama to the sofa.

" I'm a woman like Mama. I can feel the pain too, Ma. There is nothing in the world that her husband Ma can pray for. "

" It's just the old days of Baras. "

" And Mama hasn't completely forgiven Papa ?"

" What do you mean. By accepting you here. That means Mama has forgiven him."

" Mama, you have accepted us here. But, Mama just forgave my late mother. Not forgiving Papa. "

" Already Race. "

" Ma, Papa's wrong Ma. Let Laras apologize on behalf of Laras' parents. " said Laras while kissing the back of Ratih's hand with reverence and long.

Ratih pulled Laras body into his embrace. And cry back.

" It's not you who's wrong. You were hurt because of it too. You're not wrong. Mama who can't be as sincere as you to accept and forgive her dear. Please teach that sincere Mama. Teach Mama dear. It still hurts Race. Be ill. "

Barrel looked towards the door. There was Pratama and Prita there who wanted to enter his room. The barrel just shook slowly. Both of them abandoned their intentions. And shut that door that was still open.

" It's not sick because of your mother, baby. Because Mama's sure, your mom wouldn't know if your dad was married. "

" Then, why does it hurt Ma ? Did Papa not apologize to Mama ?"

Ratih let go of his embrace.

" Papa's sorry, dear. "

" Then, what's still weighing on Mama ?"

" Randy. "

" Sister ??"

Train nodded while smiling.

" One time, your father never asked where your brother's grave was. Even to this day your father has never visited his tomb. "

Astaghfirullahaladhim, Papa, you,,

Now changed Laras who cried in front of Ratih. His heart heard it. Especially Pratama, who was outside listening to him. He even limply leaned against the wall to fall to the floor because he realized his mistake. Prita wept leaning on her Papa's shoulder while holding Pratama's hand.

" Mommy forgave your dear father. No, don't cry anymore."

" Where is Brother Ma's grave ?"

" Near your mother's grave. "

Both Laras and Pratama gasped in shock.

" Because your brother was in an accident when Papa married your mother. Sikon at that time did not allow to bring his body to Jakarta. So, Rudy buried her in the same tomb as your mother."

" How did Mama know Mom's grave ?"

" Because Papa always took the time to go there every time he looked for you and Joe. "

" I'm sorry for not knowing Papa Ma. "

" Mama forgave him. "

" Why didn't Mama tell Papa ?"

" For what ? Your father never asked. "

Laras looked down regretting his Papa's actions.

" Barrel. It's Mama's fault. My mom always wanted to look okay. I forgot how Mama felt and how Prita felt. All I think about is I'm fine. "

" Till I meet and stay with Holy Mother. Mama wants to imitate the Holy Mother. Mama wants to be around Mama like your family, baby. Every family knows what happens to other family members. Finally Mama so know if all this time Prita lonely, and prefer to write to eliminate loneliness. "

" Will Mama be all right tomorrow to come to the Tomb ?"

" Of course. Mama good dear. "

" I asked you here Ma."

Ratih fell silent as Laras placed his hand on his chest. He sighed then took it out slowly.

" Therefore, Mama asked you to teach Mama so that she can seikhlas you . "

" Beload Ma. Peace with the past. Trying to forgive Laraas' past. That's what Laras has been doing all this time. "

" Mama will try it, baby. "

" Once again, Laras apologizes on behalf of Laras Ma's parents. Forgive Mom and Dad. "

Train smile. Then nod for sure.

" Mom forgives your dear Mother and Father. Don't cry anymore. Go downstairs. Your father and the others will be looking for you. Mama will wash her face first. After that, my mom will come after you. "

" We are with Ma. Laras also wash your face here. "

" all right. Wash your face first. "

" Come on, with Ma. "

" Basic, spoiled ya. "

" Then Ma. "

Ratih chuckled then took Laras to the bathroom.

" Pardon Papa's selfishness, Prita. You and your mother are so hurt. "

" It's past Pa. Stand Pa. Before Mama knew we were here. "

Praatama nodded and headed towards his study. While Prita himself went to his room because he heard baby Al crying.

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Laras and his mother looked at each other when they saw Bram's car, Nico's car and Astrid's car coming to Pratama's house. Not to mention, Azka, May, Ruly, Prita and Joe were also dragging their luggage out of the house. Followed by Grandma, Pratama, and also Ratih.

" Assalamualaikum."

" Waalaikumlaam. "

" This, where are you going ?" ask Laras confused.

" Of course we'll come with you" Astrid replied. Especially Mahira who has taken him.

" I just want to visit Mom's grave. "

" All of you want to come to the grand opening mall Kak Damian Kak Laras. "

" You said Mas Damian if we were going there ?"

" No dooongg. "

Baras smiled happily.

" This is how we go about Pratama ? "

" Bram. You're wearing a panjag car. So, my family's coming with your car. Mama Ayu and Grandma can join Nico's car. "

" Pratama, Laras, come with us" cried Astrid.

" You got a driver ?"

" I can still drive. "

" It's. Let Joe and Ryan drive. Can Joe ?"

" The Pa Siipp. "

" Don't speed up son. "mom reproves.

" Yes Ma'am. "

Pratama chuckles to see Mahira who looks wry.

" You looking for Reymott ? He and his family were there last night. I asked Rudy to prepare an inn for all of us. "

" But, Pa. We can go home to Mother's house. "Alaras protest.

" And meet the Darmaji family ? I don't want to. What else I heard, Akbar is parole. "

Nyali Barrels become shrivelled.

" Whata ?! That easy ?!" exclaim Bram did not accept.

" You can see your home in the morning and in the afternoon we go home. It's okay, Holy Mother."

" It's okay. Our safety is most important. "

" Thankfully. "

" Bram, Nico, make sure your men are on standby. "

" Berry. "

" Let's go. "

" Bismilbornrahmaninrahim.. "