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Finally, all matters relating to marriage are completed one by one. The correspondence is in order, the steps stay waiting for Bu Fat to accompany Rey to the gold shop. That way what became Rey's unrest has been answered all.

Although the Wibie family objected to only inviting the next of kin, it was not a serious matter. Rey also did not mind if her mother-in-law would invite employees who work at their convention, the nearest neighbor. If counted, there are no more than 70 invitations.

"Where sir? is it going to be our wedding after I see my mom and dad?" ask Rey.

After school, he did not sleep. Devara who was lying by his side had already fallen asleep a few minutes ago.

"I'm afraid they don't live up to your expectations" Rey continued. With a sad emoticon.

"Yes, I'm sorry" Wibie replied briefly.

Message received.

Rey was silent, she wanted to take it as a joke from Wibie. But what if I tell the truth?

Wibie is typing......

Message received

"I'm sorry why I didn't know you before."

This time it was accompanied by laughing emoticons.

"Your family is good. Never mind, don't think about it again. I want you to live your day as you normally would. This business done?"

That answer made Rey calm down a bit.

"Thank you, yeah,"

"That's all?" todong Wibie's.

"What's the way?" ask Rey back

"Kiss, man,"

"Ih..not yet halal," Rey immediately replied accompanied by an embossed tongue emoticon. Ugly

"How's college?" Wibie switched the conversation.

"Fluent. All the teachers are present,"

"Rest. It's night. I just got home too, want to clean up first?" Wibie said again.

"Cock to malem really. It'll be 11 o'clock,"

"Vegetable. I have to find a lot of money. In addition to the cost of marriage, I also have to think about the cost of school for my two girls," replied Wibie.

Rey chuckles at reading the message. He immediately answered the message with a lot of love.

No more replies. Maybe Wibie took a shower as soon as the last message was sent.

Rey put down her HP. He went to the kitchen because he was thirsty.

****

Rey finds Fat Ma'am sitting alone at the dinner table. The lights are also left on by him. Not usually, Ms. Fat has not been closed at this hour. Usually he will go to the bed if it is 10 p.m.

"Not sleeping yet, Mom? ask Rey.

"Yes, my mom slept for a long time. Kebablasan because of Devara's glare," replied Bu Fat.

"Yes, yeah. You guys slept so well this afternoon. I didn't dare say goodbye when I was going to college" Rey said.

Rey brought the glass she had filled with water and sat down next to the woman.

"Mom, what my mother thinks is so outrageous. I want to get married without a party. How come I suddenly felt so selfish towards my parents," Rey tried to break her teeth out at the woman she already considered her own parents.

"Not really. It depends on what reason you have such a decision. As far as your parents approve of your marriage, never think like that again" Ms. Fat replied wisely.

"Yes, anyway. Maybe I'm the one who feels so much, huh?" Rey smiled blandly. He again sipped water which was still half more in his glass.

"You're a good boy, it's natural to have such thoughts. But you need to set aside your "unpleasant taste" if something becomes a burden on your mind," said Bu Fat again.

"Your family will come here, right?" ask the woman.

"Yes Mom. Everything will come. With Mr. Wibie,"

"Thank God. That means there's no problem with your parents and family, son, '" Ms. Fat reiterated.

"Mom, can I ask you something?" ask Rey. This time with a slightly doubtful tone.

"About what?" timpal Bu Fat flat.

"Devira's mother?" Rey looked seriously at Fat. There was no change in his face.

"I only met him a few times. When he was newly married to Nak Wibie and during the Eid holiday," said Bu Fat.

"That doesn't speak much. He spends more time in his room. With her in-laws too. Mama Devara is so closed and quiet" continued Bu Fat again.

"Are they divorced?" Search Rey

This time it was Bu Fat who was looking seriously at the face of the girl who was in front of him.

"Did Wibie never tell this story?"

Rey did not answer. He just shook his head many times.

"Yes, maybe Wibie has her own reasons. But all you need to remember is that they're not tied to anything?"

"Is he still alive?" Search Rey again. He has not received firmness from Bu Fat's answer earlier.

"still. I just don't know exactly, where is she now?" Clearly again.

"Did he live in this house too? I didn't get a picture of her in this house,"

"No. They got married a few days after graduation. They used to be a faculty. But Nak Wibie got a job first. After getting married, they moved to a new town,"

"This house was only built by Wibie after he moved to Sumatra, about 2 years, lah. I don't remember exactly" Ms Fat continued her explanation.

"I have a little doubt, why did Mr. Wibie suddenly propose to me. If the main reason is Devara, it means she doesn't have any feelings for me" Rey complained.

Fat ma'am grabbed Rey's hand. He clasped the two hands tightly and looked at the boy sharply.

"If you have any doubts, why did you accept his proposal?"

"I have no choice. I was comfortable with my job and I also started to have hope of going to college. If I refuse it, it means my future is becoming faint again,"

"If for that reason, it means you are selfish. You chose to get married because you didn't want to lose what you already have. So, why do you care about Wibie's feelings?" The woman spoke a little. Rey felt so impaled by his words earlier.

The woman let go of her grasp and grabbed her drinking cup. Sipped the cup quietly.

"Don't be selfish, son. If you don't have feelings for Wibie yourself why are you demanding it from her?"

"No, Ma. That's not what I meant. I've also been confused by my own feelings lately" Rey began

"So, I'm just worried about how I feel. I was thinking if Mr. Wibie married because of his parents' wishes, not because he wanted it,"

"Such feelings are common for couples who are already approaching marriage. Don't get carried away. It will ruin your mood" advises Ms. Fat.

"Do you like Wibie?" ask again

"I'm not sure myself. I feel so comfortable being by her side. He's a good man. His attitude is very polite" Rey replied.

"That's enough. Take good care of that feeling. In the future it will bloom by itself," this time Bu Fat smiled brightly. There is happiness that comes from the gaze.

"It's late, son. Tomorrow we can't get up late. There's a healthy menu schedule at Devara's school" Ms Fat recalled

"Yes, Mom. Tomorrow let me prepare the provisions," said Rey with enthusiasm.

"Yes already. Don't think no, yeah. Sleepily. Take care of your health,"

"Good,Bu. Thanks for the advice,"

"Ah you can. You guys already consider your own family. I've known Wibie since she was a baby,"

The woman stepped into her room. Rey could only look at her body which was then lost behind the walls of her room.

Rey finished the water in her glass, before long she also turned off the lights of the room before stepping away.

Rey returns to Devara's room, the girl is so asleep. Even his sleeping position did not change at all.

Rey rubbed her body on the side of the little girl. She stared fixedly at the face that was so similar to Wibie, the man who was about to become her husband.

"Your face looks a lot like your papa, son," whispered Rey in the girl's ear.

Wearing Devara's hair that was left to decompose it gently then he kissed Devara's cheeks are padlocked and worrisome.

"Good grave, dear. Sleep well,"