S.H.E (Women I've Purchased)
#94
Lucy and Andre were now sitting before Andre's mother who was staring fiercely at the two of them. Lucy lowered her head in fear, while Andre seemed indifferent to what was happening.
"So, what are you going to explain to me about what happened?" ask Andre's mother.
"I told you before, Mom, I just misunderstood. I broke down the bathroom door because I was worried about the state of him who did not make a sound when he was called." explained Andre.
"Yes madam, I'm really sorry. Because of fatigue I fell asleep while soaking earlier and did not hear when called" Lucy said.
"Stay, what you're doing is wrong. What's more, you can fall asleep while bathing. If anything really happened to you how? Don't let you trouble my son." said Andre's mother angrily.
"Sorry madam, I won't repeat it again. It was my fault." said Lucy regretfully.
"Already ma'am, this really isn't something to be concerned about. We are not doing things that are damaging to the norm" Andre said.
"Yes, I admit that you who have lived here for a long time do not think of such trivial things. But for us Indonesians it's a shame, how can men and women be in the bathroom together without marriage? Don't western culture affect your ethics and adab" said Andre's mother.
Andre just kept quiet and did not reply to his mother's words. Either way he explained his mother would have various reasons to drop his lover.
"So, aren't we going to dinner because of this?" ask Andre.
"Huuft come, I'll forgive you this time. Let's pray magrib first." said Andre's mother.
"Well then, I'll call Alex" said Andre leaving his mother and Lucy.
Andre's mother got up from her seat and walked towards the room to meet Ratih in the room. Lucy sat quietly in the room alone.
"Ratih, let's get ready for the magrib prayer" said Andre's mother.
"Well ma'am, I'll follow after this." said Ratih got up from the bed.
Soon they held a congregational magrib prayer, Lucy just watched them closely. It was like this that he was aware of the high wall of separation between him and Andre. Although all this time he tried to close the differences between them, now it seems as if a strong slap is attached to his face to realize the differences and deep gaps between these two people.
Lucy moved from her place to the kitchen, preparing food and putting the dishes in place. He tried to clear up and make peace with his own heart, he did not want to think too much about the difference.
"Alright, this is no big deal. I had to be much stronger and think positively so as not to mess things up." Lucy muttered as she placed the plate and spoon on the table.
Shortly afterwards Andre and his family and Ratih arrived at the dining room. Andre's mother saw everything was neatly arranged and no one was missed by Lucy.
"Well, let's have dinner together.I'm getting hungry" said Andre's mother.
Andre swiftly pulled the chair and allowed his mother to sit down, after which he also did the same to Lucy.
"Sit down, you've been working hard today. I'll get you some food." said Andre, who is now sitting next to Lucy.
"He's an adult, he can take the food he wants himself without you having to" said Andre's mother.
"You don't have to go this far, I can take it myself" Lucy said.
"I've got it, you can eat right away. Or do you want me to take a bribe?" ask Andre.
"Ah no-no, I'll eat alone" Lucy said.
"Okay, maybe this is the first time you've eaten something like this. But you can eat what you like first, no need to think of anyone else" Andre said.
Lucy just nodded listening to Andre. He looked around him who had taken the rice and put it into a dish, honestly this is the first time for Lucy to try cuisine from Indonesia. Previously he had never tasted even see the cuisine that today he cooks with Andre's mother.
Lucy tried to eat her cooking today, when the food entered her mouth she was completely astonished by the taste that was now in her mouth. He was completely silent for a moment while staring blankly at his plate.
"What's wrong? Don't you like it?" ask Andre.
"No, it's very tasty. Although it's a bit spicy, but it's really delicious." said Lucy in disbelief.
"really? You liked her? Looks like your tongue fits Indonesian cuisine. And you're also good at cooking it, next time make me this meal ok." said Andre.
They enjoy having dinner together while telling stories of interesting things. After dinner, Lucy sees her watch showing at 20:00. He also approached Andre who was talking to his mother in the family room.
"Hey, come here and sit here" Andre said as he patted the chair next to him.
"It's late, I want to go home" said Lucy who was still standing.
"This fast? ah well, wait I'll take you." said Andre standing up.
"No, I can take public transport. And again it's not too late" said Lucy.
"No, let me drive you. Wait a minute, I'll get the car keys." Andre said.
Lucy was only speechless to see Andre rushing away towards her room to retrieve the car keys. Displeasure from Andre's mother was implied in his face.
"Madam, I'm going home" said Lucy politely.
"Alright, be careful on the road" said Andre's mother briefly.
"Yes, thank you for teaching me how to cook Indonesian cuisine today. Your cooking is really delicious." said Lucy praised.
"Yes, but you helped me a lot too. So thank you for your help" Andre's mother said.
"Alright, then excuse me." said Lucy leaving the living room.
