Persist
The Part 60 S 2
A very exhausting day. Finally the decoration of the room for the reception is finished.
"Hows it? nice right?" ask Mila to me.
"Our time is also drained" I said.
We laughed. Not long after Yesi and Aqil entered. They were also shocked because of the decorations we had arranged.
"Hows it? are you guys satisfied for your show tomorrow?" ask Mila.
Yesi smiling. Just this time I saw a sincere smile from a Yesi. So pretty.
"I really like it." Yesi said with a hand that directly held Aqil's arm.
Aqil brushed off Jesi's hand and said, "Then, you will be our special guests."
"Thank you" said Mila.
We finally came home feeling relieved. I didn't think that I and Mila would finally be able to complete this sudden task.
"Can you eat with us?" asked Yesi as we were about to get into Mila's car.
"Sorry, what's wrong?" my many.
"No, we just want to thank you" said Yesi again.
I looked at Mila. He nodded in agreement. Want to not want me to come along, I don't think Yesi himself asked me and Mila to eat together.
"This is the address of the restaurant that Aqil and I have ordered. You guys just go right there." Yesi handed me a small paper.
I accept it with pleasure, "We're going to follow your car" I said.
Our car goes hand in hand. Actually I still don't want to get close to Aqil, but this time it's different because there's a Yesi.
"Aren't you suspicious of their kindness?" ask Mila to me.
"Little."
"Then you tell Zefan first to let him know where we're going."
"OK."
I took the phone in my bag and sent a message to Zefan. I don't know if Zefan's going to get back at him or not.
Ting. A message came into my phone.
Yes, if there's anything tell me. You just send me the address.
I sent you the address we were heading to. Mila still remained focused on following where Aqil and Yesi were taking the car.
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At the dinner table we only discussed about the reception that will be held tomorrow. But Aqil like not so interested, seen since earlier he only played with his cellphone only.
"Al, how's your wedding?" ask Yesi later.
I wiped my lips, "My marriage is fine. You know that," I said.
"Did you not want to have children?" ask again.
I don't know what to answer this time. Mila, who was eating, finally stopped.
"Don't you can't have children" said Yesi later.
I almost choked on what Yesi said. His words are very painful.
"Yesi, what's your business discussing this with him." Aqil put his cell phone on the table and fed the shrimp Yesi.
Yesi stroked Aqil's cheek, "I just want to know," said Yesi with a tone of voice made-up to be spoiled.
"How about we just set an example for Al." The Whisper of Aqil on the Yesi.
But Mila and I heard everything. Even Mila choked up, I know they just wanted to show off their affection. It's just the wrong place.
Eheem, ahem. Mila cleared her throat, "Sorry, we're full. Is it okay if we go first? we still have other business" Mila said at length.
Yesi and Aqil returned to their starting positions. I held back the laughter from seeing the face of Yesi when I was about to kiss Aqil earlier. But it failed because of Mila.
"Please go" said Yesi.
"Excuse me" I said and Mila.
We came out of the restaurant with a broken wasp. We talked about what we saw at the dinner table.
"Did you see that Yesi's tight face when I pretended to cough?" asked Mila with her laughter that had not stopped.
I nodded, still laughing until I could not speak anymore.
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"What are you doing tomorrow?" zefan asked as we were having dinner together.
"Then you can go to your mom's house during the day. Mama misses you" said Zefan.
I nodded in spirit. I haven't seen Mama in almost a week.
"As for Mila, I'll pay."
"As far as you go, I'm coming."
It was late at night but we were still sitting on the balcony. Zefan was taking care of his work, while I just kept quiet and accompanied him.
"I'm sleepy" I complained.
"I'm done soon."
I leaned my body against Zefan's shoulder. I'll close my eyes for a while, until Zefan finishes his pending work.
"Are you asleep?" asked Zefan who slightly shook my body.
I don't answer with words. Just a nod. I felt my body being lifted up by Zefan. He brought me in, Zefan also enveloped my body.
"Good night, honey. Have a good dream." A kiss landed on my forehead.
I changed my sleeping position to be more comfortable and could fall asleep soundly. Slowly Zefan's hand hugged me tightly. Makes me more comfortable in his arms.
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Kiss in the morning. Getting me up, Zefan looks ready to go to work.
"Is it noon?" ask me with a typical sound of waking up.
Zefan approached and put away the hairdresser on my face, "Already, I deliberately didn't wake you."
"You are this." I hugged Zefan tightly.
Zefan let go of my embrace and kissed back on my forehead, "I'm leaving yeah, you don't forget to go to Mom's house."
"Surely."
"Wait for me at Mom's house until I pick her up. Oh yeah, Mila called you. You're told to call him again" Zefan said before leaving.
"Ok, be careful on the road."
After cleaning myself I went down. Bi Iyah was sweeping the floor with a song from her lips.
"Yes, Bi?" my many.
"Eh, Non Alisha. So shame, Auntie's singing again."
"It's okay to be Bi."
"Non Alisha wants breakfast?" ask Bi Iyah.
I shook my head, "No Bi, I'll probably eat at Mama's house. I'll go first, Bi."
"Yes Non. The driver's been waiting in front of Non."
There was a driver waiting for me in his car. I entered with a few flower stalks that I deliberately brought to Mama as a gift.
It only took me half an hour to finally get to Mama's house.
"Non, do I have to wait?" ask the driver when I want to get into Mama's house.
"No need, Mr. Zefan will pick me up."
I saw Mama watering plants in the garden next to the house. Slowly I approached, I placed the bag and the flowers I was carrying. I hugged Mama tightly.
"Al, you're just surprising Mama" said Mama.
"Yes, I know it's me." I pretended to be disappointed.
"Yes, obviously, it was Mama who told you to come." Mama put a hose that has just been used to flush.
I gave the flowers I had brought, "For Mama, my little gift."
She accepted and immediately kissed the flower. Mama carefully placed the flower into a vase.
"Since you've been married to Zefan, Mama's not worried about Zefan's garden" Mama said.
"So, I got married to Zefan just to be a gardener?" I chanted to Mama.
Mama catches me sitting down, "Where is your rich beautiful gardener."
We laughed. Just one week did not meet, but there have been many stories that we shared. I don't feel like Mom is my father-in-law. I feel very close to him.
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to be continued
