Sons & Daughters

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After the confession Reyhan said, the atmosphere in my house felt different. Mama, approve of both of us's choice not to tie the sacred promise. But papa, as if indifferent to me.

"Papa is disappointed with you Princess. You can reject Reyhan and choose another man! You know, papa's been after Reyhan for a long time to be your companion. But you are throwing away this opportunity" said papa, rubbing his head

"Papa, the Princess knows papa wants the Princess to be happy. Reyhan is a good man. The princess thanked me for bringing us back together. However, the Princess does not want to marry a man whom the Princess does not love," I try to calm the upset father down with ego and emotions

"Who is it, the man who managed to make my daughter fall in love. Until rejecting papa's chosen ghost candidate."

I smiled, then said, "Papa must know him too. He was our neighbor's son. Rahmadana's son,"

"What! The son of our wayward neighbor. Son, you know, papa doesn't really like him. Do you not remember? because of her, this little papa princess often does dangerous things."

Papa frowned and left. Since long ago, papa did not like me too familiar with the Son. For papa, it was the son who made the image of this only girl into a tomboyish girl. She likes to climb trees, play ball and prefers pants to skirts. Ever since Putra moved in, papa started seeing my drastic changes. The me who used to prefer to join the group of men slowly changed direction. Learn to dance and become more feminine. All thanks to the services of my girlfriend of course, Rena.

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"It looks like your dad doesn't like me, huh? naturally, because I often invite you to play until sometimes forget time. Forgive me with my old attitude," the look on the Son's face exuded disappointment

"Don't worry. I'm sure after papa meets you, papa will change his mind." I cried excitedly

"Well, I won't let you down again Princess. I'll fight to get your papa's blessing." The son smiled and clenched his hands

I lean my head against the Son's shoulder. We were both sitting under our memorial tree. Enjoy the breeze that hits the face. Calm and peaceful.

"You!" said someone from behind surprised us who were relaxed

Papa pulled my hand, dragging me behind his body.

"How dare you approach my son." cried Papa

"Om.. please calm down, yes" replied the Son.

"Patience pa.. patience" I cried.

"Papa, introduce this Son" I said. Papa stared cynically. While the Son, just fell silent stiff.

"You may have won my son's heart. But, it is not that easy I can accept you in our family," Papa said as he circled the body of the Son

"I'll fight papa. Because I love the Princess very sincerely" replied the Son firmly

"alright. If so, you're ready to accept my challenge,"

"Ready," cried the steady son

The three of us walked to the market. There, papa bought a variety of fresh food. Starting from fish, rice, eggs, vegetables and fruits. Then, papa took me and the Son home. After papa put the shopping in the kitchen, he told me to go out. Papa said that this is a man's business. Therefore, women should not interfere.

"It looks like you can guess what challenge I will give" Papa said probing

"Yes, papa. I will do my best" cried the Son as he clenched his hand.