
After dinner Mr. Sam tried to talk to Mona about Fikri's love statement, on the sidelines they sat on the porch while enjoying the cool of the night breeze.
"Mona, I want to ask you"
said Mr. Sam slowly
"Ask what sir?"
"Have you not forgotten the hero yet?"
"So you suddenly asked me that?"
"Yes father just wants to know if you still have him in your heart"
"Until any time the Hero will always be in Mona's heart sir, even if it's hard to forget it but Mona doesn't want to throw it out of this heart"
"But you are very mature Mona, your age is also the time to establish a better relationship. I don't want you to keep drifting in sadness waiting for the Hero to leave that heart"
"You mean, you want Mona to find a replacement for Wira?"
"Yes is not a substitute, it is more appropriate for someone who can complete the task of the Hero in looking after you. You know for yourself the age of the father and mother is not young anymore, a time if God takes one of us the father is afraid if no one takes care of you"
"Kok father said so, as Mona lives no one gives Mona as much attention as father and mother. Mona please do not force Mona to immediately find a replacement for the Hero and get married, Mona just wants to return the Father and Mother by accompanying you until death separates"
"Father knows, but you also have to think about your future. I think as long as you are married you can still take care of your father and mother"
"But, whether there is a man who is willing to keep his wife caring for his parents while he has his own way of life"
"There must be a dock, you'll find it. Oh yeah about that Fikri boy.."
not finished Mr. Sam spoke the look on Mona's face changed immediately
"Fikri is the cousin of Wira"
"Yes, lantas?"
"How will Wira feel when I get married to her cousin"
"God, are you still thinking about the feelings of a father who doesn't exist? Quite the opposite, Wira will be happy and calm if there is a man who can take care of you especially he is a person he knows well since childhood"
"But Mona is quite self-conscious too sir, Mona is just a stepson and a mother then is it appropriate if Fikri gets me with my background destroyed?"
"Sttt, you can't say that. I told everything to son Fikri, he has no problem with that. Instead he wants to change your mindset about your gloomy past and make you happy in the future"
"Mona is very afraid sir, if someday after me and her marriage he will bring up my past. Mona admits, Mona is not worthy of the perfect Fikri"
"Ndok, we believe you're the same father?"
"Mona believes sir, but is Fikri confident that he can accept Mona like this"
"Definitely his determination was unanimous, he repeatedly asked the father to give him his blessing. Of course I bless you guys, especially you guys are both adults"
"Sorry sir, but Mona needs time"
"Alright then, you can think about it until son Fikri really comes back to ask you"
"Alright sir, then please excuse Mona to go into the room first"
"Yes"
Ms. Diah saw Mona who was walking restlessly into the room, she knew what was the anxiety of her daughter's heart. There is not much he can do but only pray that what his daughter chooses in the future is the best decision.
She walked over to her husband who was on the terrace, carrying a glass of warm tea and Sam's favorite fried gemblong.
"Sir, this is the same tea"
"Mr said what about Mona? I saw him walking with a sigh when he went into the room"
"Yes about the proposal of son Fikri Bu, you are confused about when he will choose to close the door of his heart"
"Mom has a plan that's a little silly, sir, but is it possible that it will succeed in making Mona believe and follow her?"
"What plan is Mom?"
Ms. Diah whispered about the plan she was putting together, after which Mr. Sam was silent for a moment and nodded in agreement.
"But are you sure Mona won't be suspicious of this, ma'am?"
"Hopefully not sir, we'll try first who knows how it works"
"Well, you'll negotiate with Nak Fikri first"
"Alright sir, yes, then we enter the night wind pack the colder the day the mother is not strong"
"Let's Mom"
The next day, as usual, Ms. Diah went to the market with Mona, buying fresh vegetables for restaurant purposes. Usually, Ms. Diah chooses her own suppliers who will stock up on vegetables at her restaurant, while Mr. Sam has to go to the restaurant early in the morning to see Fikri before he leaves for the office.
Mr. Sam told Fikri all his plans, and asked him to tell his parents about them. Fikri nodded in agreement and followed everything he had planned, before Mona and his wife arrived at the restaurant. Mr. Sam asked Fikri first back to the office without Mona's knowledge, but who would have thought when he wanted to go to the parking lot he actually met Mona who was in trouble carrying a bag filled with vegetables.
"Mona, let me help you here"
said Fikri who was suddenly in front of Mona
"Ficri? what are you doing early in the morning?"
"I just happened to order lunch for my office from Sam's restaurant"
"Oh so, so has the message?"
"Not yet, did the camera just come"
"Oh, okay, then we're in"
"Okey, here let me take it"
"Gausah Fik, I can do it"
"Udah Mon let me just, later what people say saw you bring a lot of groceries instead I just shut up and look at it"
"Oh yes, thank you"
"Yes together"
Arriving at the restaurant, Sam was surprised to see Fikri and Mona coming together, he immediately approached them with his wife.
"Loh Fik, are you back again??"
"Yes, would you like to order a meal for the office later at noon"
"Well, can I go with Mona?"
"She just happened to meet me in the parking lot"
"Oh, you've written Mona a note for Fikri so you let the employees bring their shopping to the kitchen"
Mona and Fikri walk to the cashier table, after everything is done Fikri immediately say goodbye to Sam and Bu Diah while Mona herself is busy in the kitchen.