Restore Your Smile

Family Eating

"So, what's your last project? A success? So, what is the result of the shareholders meeting? You've been recognized as the heir?" ask Mama Ratna.

"Praise God, Ma .... His last project was a success. If the general meeting of its shareholders .. was only held a week ago, Ma .." replied Celine with a smile.

"A week ago? Is there a decision now?" mama Ratna asked.

"Already, " answered Celine short.

Mama Ratna was stunned. James smiled first. He could already see Celine's frown here.

"Ehhhh, this is a child!!! Uda can prank parents apparently!! If you have a decision, why not just talk?!! Stories take a dipicil-cicil all like pay bills!!" mama Ratna's spray was immediately greeted with Celine's laughter.

"Refund ... Mama seemed to want her knowledge! Celine is a fad about being seduced, " said Celine among her laughter.

"Obviously Mama wants to know dong! You are Mama's child! Which mom doesn't want to know about the success of her son?!" sahut Mama Ratna expressed her defense.

Celine smiled, then hugged Mama Ratna.

"Yes, Mama .... Thanks yeah .... Celine knows, Celine can gini thanks to prayer and upbringing Mama .... Celine was successfully recognized as the heir, Ma ...."

Mama Ratna was stunned. He let go of Celine's embrace. Then Mama Ratna held onto Celine's shoulder and looked at Celine with a look of disbelief. He asked again to make sure he didn't hear wrong. "You .. did it?"

"Yes, Mama ... Celine made it !!" celine replied with a grin and then again draped her arms around the Mother's neck.

"Congratulations, Lin.... Congratulations to you !!!" Mama Ratna cheered congratulating as she patted Celine's back. He is proud of the success Celine has achieved.

"Yes, Mama .... Thanks, Mama .... Thanks .... Sorry yeah, Ma .... Sorry .." said Celine with tears already dripping.

"Heh, this is a child .... Said safe even cry apologizing ?" reprimanding Mama Ratna who heard Celine started sobbing and felt Celine's shoulders begin to tremble.

"Refund ... Celine tau .. if Celine ..." Celine tried to explain between her sobs.

"Sshhh .. already ... already .... Don't explain. Don't say. Mom knows .... Mama knows .." said Mama Ratna trying to ease Celine's cries. Unknowingly tears have also flooded both of his eyes.

James who saw the scene was moved. He understood the true feelings of these two women in front of him. He is also proud of Celine's success. But in the corner of his heart, there was another feeling creeping in. Unpleasant feelings that he inevitably has to accept and face.

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News of Celine's return was immediately spread by Mama Ratna that afternoon. He wanted to celebrate Celine's success by having small meals with his family.

For that, Mama Ratna ensures her husband can go home faster or at least on time. Mama Ratna also calls Alex to take her family to dinner together. Thankfully, no one was lost that night. At six o'clock in the afternoon, all members of the Wijaya family had gathered at Papa Heru's house.

Alex came with his wife and son. Alex's son, Rico, is over a year old. A cute and adorable child. Her chubby cheeks invite desire to be pinched. Rico comes in Sherly's arms.

This is the second time Celine has met Sherly. For the first time, there was no conversation between them. Celine still feels awkward when she meets Sherly.

"Good night .." said Sherly first.

"Night, Brother. Come on, please come in! Mama-Papa was already waiting inside, " said Celine who was then the receptionist.

Sherly's brow is heard calling Celine to Mama Ratna and Papa Heru. Celine is Alex's cousin. Why doesn't Celine call her Om-Tante? But at this moment, he chose to just silence her.

"Later on. Let's be with Alex, " Sherly replied. Alex is parking his car. So, it was Sherly and Rico who entered the house first.

A momentary silence. The awkwardness was felt between them.

"This is Brother's son? How old is it?" celine asked while pointing at Rico.

"Yes, he's over a year old. Name's Rico. Rico, this is Auntie. Come on, try calling 'Auntie '. " Sherly introduces Celine to Rico. Sherly had heard Celine was studying abroad. So she thinks maybe Celine's more used to being called in on the call of auntie than auntie.

"That ... Annn ... tih ..." Rico tried to call Celine with his tongue still slurred.

Hearing that, Celine laughed. The awkwardness between them began to unravel.

"Haiy, Rico .... Greetings .." greet Celine as she raises her hand and shines through Rico's small hand.

"Aaa ... lamm ..." reply Rico.

Alex just entered the house. Seeing Celine, Alex hugged her right away.

"Hello, beloved brother !! Welcome home ! Congratulations well .... Bang Alex uda shits you from Mama, " said Alex as he let go of his embrace.

Celine smiled, then said, "Thank you, Bang. Come on, get in first! Brother and sister Uda awaited from earlier !"

They also entered the house. Before long, they both sat around the dining table to enjoy the delicious and warm dishes that had been served there.

"We're all gathered here for a little bit of thanksgiving because Celine can be with us again here. He has graduated from college and not only that, he managed to be recognized as an heir in his father's company. Again, congratulations well, Lin ...." Papa Heru said the opening words before they ate the food.

Everyone else clapped their hands and congratulated Celine once again on her success.

"Thank you, Papa .... Thanks everyone .." said Celine.

"Great! Everything was destroyed in three years! What's the story, Lin?" ask Alex who is amazed by Celine's lunge.

"Later the story. Let's eat first! Uda laper's stomach!" sahut Mama Ratna's.

Everybody laugh. After praying, everyone ate the food. A warm family atmosphere was felt between them.

After eating, they gathered in the living room to talk. Mama Ratna slightly repeated Celine's story earlier this afternoon.

"Gee .... It's great! Indeed the Celine family company, what company? Sometimes one day our company will cooperate with Celine company or open a branch in J city. You're the Marketing Manager, Babe ! How am I the one who is actively wondering anyway?" sherly said as she elbowed Alex.

"Yes .... New time to meet directly talking business. It's not good, Sher .." scold Alex.

"Father. The business of sustenance must indeed move cepet. You can't miss it!" sahut Mama Ratna defending Sherly.

"Yes, Brother. Gapapa. Just relax. Celine family company, Adipratama Group Company, Sister. We are engaged in several areas, "celine explained.

Sherly gawking. "A-Adipratama Group? Papa-Mama's family is related to Adipratama?"

All the Wijaya family looked at each other. They realize that Sherly doesn't know Celine's true relationship with them. Moreover, at that time it must be kept secret considering the threat from papa Celine. But if it is like this? Everyone finally looked at Celine for her opinion.

Celine smiled and said to Alex, "Father. Tell me, Bang."

Alex took a breath. "It's a long story, Sher. Later at home I tell you well, let's not change the atmosphere. But you didn't hear wrong. Celine's full name is Celine Adipratama."

Sherly speechless. She still does not believe that her husband's family has any relationship with the prominent family in the city of J. Especially now that the heir of the giant company was sitting and chatting casually with him. A girl who was quite far below him.

Sherly's family lives in J. And he heard the story about the company from his cousin. His cousin once applied to want to be a secretary there, but failed due to strict requirements and high levels of competition. From there, Sherly knew that not just anyone could be accepted to work for the company.

And now, knowing that the Heir of the Adipratama Company is here, calling his father-in-law Papa-Mama, indeed raises a big question mark for Sherly. But Sherly chose to hold back her curiosity. He will wait for an explanation from the Husband at their home later.

"Oh yes, James. By the way already have entrepreneurs who can be speakers?" alex broke the silence.

"Yet. We just discussed it this afternoon, Bang, "James replied.

"Why Celine, bro ?" alex's proposal.

"Yes, James. Celine is less qualified than a source?" Mama Ratna supports Alex's idea.

"What talker?" ask Celine who does not understand the current direction of the conversation.

"Let James be clear, Lin. Project die, " replied Alex.

Celine looked at James with a questionable look. James looked back at Celine. Celine's current condition is indeed no doubt to be the resource person he is looking for. Celine can be a great motivator for her students.

James finally sighed before he explained. "The school where Bang James teaches conducts three more days of career guidance counseling. The businessman who became the source suddenly canceled his willingness because there was a problem in his company. Bang James has not found a replacement. Celine can Bang James be the speaker?"

"Can, " replied Celine firmly.

"When is Celine allowed in this town?" Papa Heru asked.

"Papa Celine's got no vacation in the office for a few days. It's up to Celine how long. Count the gift of freedom to Celine. Understandably, these three years Celine has never been on vacation. What matters is not too late he said." Celine answered Papa Heru's question.

"How long is Celine planning?" ask Mama Ratna.

"Bang James means it falls on a Friday. So ... most Celine goes home Saturday or Sunday, " replied Celine again.

Then Celine suddenly realized something. "By the way, Celine can stay here? Celine hasn't booked a hotel yet."

"Of course you can!" replied Papa Heru and Mama Ratna together.

"What kind of question is that, son?" reprimand Papa Heru.

"If you stay in a hotel when you're in town, you don't consider us family anymore, Lin!" mama Ratna's mouth is a bit cranky.

"Celine doesn't mean that, Ma ... Pa ... Don't be angry .... Occupy ... Celine thought ..."

"Bang James prepare the room first, Lin. It's also night. Celine wants to sleep in Celine's usual room, right?" James interrupted Celine's words, then got up from his seat.

"Eh, yes, Bang James. Thanks, "sahut Celine who is still a bit confused because not usually his speech is cut. After hearing Celine's reply, James went straight to the room.

Celine's gaze finally fell on Alex who gave the code so that Celine did not continue her words just now. Celine just understood that her words offended Papa Heru and Mama Ratna. Feelings of guilt and bad heart in this family actually turned to hurt both parents who have replaced the role of their biological parents.

Celine then hugs Papa Heru and Mama Ratna, "Papa ... Mama ... Sorry .... Celine was not wise in her choice of words."

"Yes. Don't say and act like that again huh, Lin!" Papa Heru again reminded Celine while stroking the girl's head.

"Right Papa said, Lin. Don't think we're strangers! As of any time, we already consider Celine as part of this family. Celine can't forget!" Mama Ratna reminded me.

"Yes, Papa .... Yes, Mama .... Sorry ...." Celine is back.

"Have ... been .... How to cry again?" mama Ratna said as she patted Celine on the back.

"Hm .. mah .... Ann ... tih ... Cup cup ..." Suddenly an adorable funny voice tried to cheer them up.

When he turned around, it was seen Rico was already standing near them while extending his hand, wanting to embrace. Seeing Rico like that, the sad atmosphere was immediately broken.

"Ukhn .... Thanks well, dear Rico .." said Celine gnarled and immediately reached out, pulling Rico in her arms.

"Yes nih .... Oma's granddaughter is smart and kind." Mama Ratna also hugged Rico, while the other hand still embraces Celine.

"Clearly! Where did dong seedlings come from?" alex with pride.

"Obviously from Papa!" replied Papa Heru who immediately made Alex kicep, can not fight.

Looking at Alex's face, everyone laughed together. A warm and cheerful atmosphere again enveloped the family. Until the night is getting late and family events must be stopped because tomorrow still has to go back to work. Alex and his family returned to his home.

After helping Mama Ratna clean up and take a shower, Celine walks into her old room. He saw that his room had not changed much. Celine breathed a sigh of relief. He really learned a lot about the meaning of family here. He was grateful he could be here again.

"Celine came home .." she said to herself before she closed her eyes and fell asleep.

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