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Early in the morning, Mama invited Afifa to go to the market which is about 500 meters from the house of Afifa, not up to 5 minutes from the house of Afifa if taken by motorcycle. Afifa bought fresh vegetables and fruits, as well as some side dishes to spare for the next 3 days. Mama deliberately asked Afifa to buy more fruits than usual, as well as to be taken to Wulan's house later in the day. It seems that Mama is very attentive to this new grandchild, so she keeps asking, Thalita's favorite food, Thalita's favorite fruit and many more trivial things to give to her grandson.
After getting what is needed in the market they went back home and began concocting various dishes for breakfast.
"O yes, Fa! has Wulan been told that today we're coming to her house?" mama asked, frying milkfish on a frying pan, while Afifa was cutting vegetables.
"No, Ma!, I'll call Wulan Ma". Answer Afifa.
"Yes, you used to call me gih, let Mana continue, afraid Wulan will not be at home". Pinta Mama, then took over the knife from Afifa's hand.
"Yes, Ma!", replied Afifa, then washed her hands in the washtapel and walked towards her room to pick up the phone. Afifa started making calls to Wulan's number, but it turned out...Wulan refuses them to come, arguing that she does not want Fauzi to meet with her father before an agreement is reached between her and Fauzi's family. Finally Wulan chose to come alone to Afifa's house later that afternoon after Afifa returned to teach.
Time kept rolling, and then it came. Wulan came alone to Afifa's house. As usual, Afifa always welcomes all guests who come to his house. He allowed Wulan to sit in the guest room. Drinks and snacks are available there.
Now everyone has gathered there, except for Nadhia. He had just returned from college, and chose to sit in Thalita's room while doing some of his college assignments.
The seats in the living room were almost all filled, Mama and Papa were sitting side by side, as were Fauzi and Afifa. Wulan sat down alone, bowed down like a suspect in interrogation.
"Please taste the dish, Ma'am!" afifa broke the silence.
Wulan turned to Afifa, "O yes thank you Fa", he said with a smile.
"I apologize in advance Nak Wulan, this is the second time I have asked Nak Wulan to meet and speak in person. Our previous meeting was cut short by that incident. Though there are still a lot of things I want to talk to Nak Wulan", Papa started the conversation calmly.
"Oh.iya, Uncle! I also apologize for what my Father did yesterday", Wulan replied politely. Then his gaze turned towards Fauzi who was still perched on the gauze on his head.
"Yes we have forgotten that incident, now we will talk about the future of my grandson Thalita.
Wulan raised her head, staring at Mr. H. Ramadhan, he said nothing, only seriously listened and waited for the continuation of the words he wanted to say.
"I've spoken to Fauzi about your father's request, I apologize for not being able to persuade my son to fulfill his request".
Wulan's face seemed to begin to tighten, she bowed, then slowly raised her face, "I also do not expect more Uncle, Forgive all my Father's words, Uncle does not need to pay attention to his request", he said", he said slowly and came back down.
Afifa noticed Wulan's changed face, and she saw sadness on her face. Afifa did not speak up, she just followed her path listening to all the words of the people before her.
"And I also ask for your understanding, a marriage cannot be forced, and this will only hurt everything" Fauzi said.
"You are calm, Zi!, I will not force myself which will only make me more humiliated, I know where I am at the moment" Wulan said later.
"Where are you with your dad?" ask Papa.
"Uncle take it easy, I'll talk to him and try to explain".
"Oh, thank God, I hope he understands". Said Papa later. Everyone nodded.
"Thalita Pah", said Mama while patting the back of her husband's hand. Papa turned his head towards his wife, then looked back at Wulan.
"And one more Nak Wulan", Papa took a deep breath, Wulan raised her face. "It's about Thalita".
"Why Thalita?" ask Wulan.
"You mean?" wulan asked while turning her eyes to Fauzi.
"We fear that if your father's request is not fulfilled he will vent his anger on Thalita and will harm her both physically and physically because of his uncontrolled speech and will be heard by Thalita every day", Fauzi took a heavy breath, "So...Can Thalita stay here with me?" ask Fauzi.
Wulan's face instantly pale from before, she looked so shocked, not expecting Fauzi to say that. "mm.you mean...You... will take Thalita from me?", asked Wulan with an expression of disbelief.
Fauzi looked at Afifa and her parents, as if looking for support, but Afifa just fell silent, she felt pity to see Wulan in this position.
"It's for the good of Thalita Nak Wulan", Mama chimed in. And it made Wulan more and more bowed his head, the sadness that he deliberately hid behind his bow, and there were some small crystals at the end of his eyes.
"Thalitta...Thalita is the most precious treasure to me, she is the purpose of my life, she is my life and death, without her, my life would be meaningless no more and my life would be ruined without her", One drop of crystal fell from both of Wulan's eyes, she immediately brushed it off with her right hand.
"Son Wulan, I'm sorry to say, we will not force you if you do not allow Thalita to be cared for by us". Papa.
"But Fauzi is also his father, right, Pa! Fauzi also has the right to care for Thalita" Fauzi said.
"But Wulan is more entitled, Zi!, she who has been pregnant, given birth and cared for until now, it is not easy for a mother to part with her only daughter.
Fauzi's words increasingly make Wulan sobbing more than ever. "I beg you, Don't take Thalita from me, I can't live without her", Wulan's cry broke, making Afifa immediately approach her and sit next to her, rubbing Wulan's shaken back holding a cry in Afifa's arms.
"Mr...Ma'am..have already! don't cry anymore. Mbak Wulan calm down, everything will be fine", said Afifa.
Wulan did not answer, he continued to sob in the arms of Afifa.Mama, Fauzi and Papa looked at each other because they felt guilty.
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