Sons & Daughters

Believed

30 Minutes of conversation passed. Reyhan and I were silent. Too stiff to break the mood. Only the voices of Reyhan and Papa's father were heard talking loudly. While the mother just sat while chewing ginger candy on the table.

"Reyhan and the Princess are quiet" Papa asked the two of us

"It's okay, Papa," I said, taking my eyes off Reyhan's face

"It looks like we have to give the room so that they can talk to each other" said Om Adinata while gesturing to Papa and Mama.

"Oh yeah, well we stayed. Please continue chatting," exclaimed the three of them as they got up and were about to pass away

It's just me and Reyhan. There are many things I want to ask him but my mouth is closed. Not open to getting out word for word. Reyhan then surprised me with his question.

"Aren't you upset with me yesterday? I haven't even apologized properly to you yet" Reyhan looked at me in surprise

"I'm sorry for my treatment yesterday, I've mistaken you" I said, mulling over the tip of my headscarf

"So you already know?"

"Yes, that woman from yesterday was your cousin, right? He's from overseas and was on vacation at the beach where we had our vacation yesterday. He was accidentally pushed by the children and landed on your chest. You were going to help him then. I'm sorry," obviously I looked down in fear at Reyhan's facial expression.

"Thank God, you don't misunderstand me anymore. I actually tried to reprimand you, but you just walked away. My cousin felt guilty and forced me to tell you your phone number. Finally he explained the misunderstanding between us," Reyhan said while trying to look at me

I threw my face away, not wanting to return her gaze. Reyhan then forced and held both of my cheeks.

"Beautiful," he murmured

"What the hell!" I then parried his hand

"Are you ashamed?"

Reyhan took something in his bag and gave it to me. I clenched and wondered. He told me to wear it now. What a beautiful locket. Silver studs with a big star dangling. Colorful and flashing stars.

"Thank you for the gift" I said

"Sama-sama," Reyhan said then he asked "Daughter are you sure you chose me? don't you like the Son?"

"Me and my son are friends and I have a feeling of love for him" I said, making Reyhan's face grim

"But I feel different, just like being friends" I said

"Oh so," Reyhan looked relieved

"I believe the decision I've made is the best" I saw Reyhan's eyeballs sparkling like the stars he was carrying

"Te. thank you" said Reyhan.

Om Adinata returns to the room and meets Reyhan. They asked for permission to go home. Om Adinata then rolled my eyes at me a sign of pride. Mama put her arm around my shoulder. Then I waved my hand to Reyhan. They're moving away from our house.

"Our father is a big boy, soon he is married, Mama is very proud" said Mama while leaning her head on Papa's shoulder

"Yes ma, Papa is also very happy and sad. Our little princess will soon be picked up by her prince" continued Papa

"This Mama and Papa, the Princess will always be your child, don't be more," I said as I entered the house

My heart was relieved, then I closed my eyes for a moment. I believe whatever happens to me is your God's will. Let me sail the sea of life with Reyhan, my future husband.