Sons & Daughters

Single-minded

"Before I announce my decision, there is one thing I want to ask the Son" Papa said

"Yes pa" answered the Son

"Why are you asking my son, what is your excuse!" exclamations papa

"Because I've loved my father's daughter for a long time. I want to be his life partner and I promise, I will give happiness and take care of the Princess." The son said all these things, looking at the eyes of the father full of earnestness.

"really? what proof!" exclamations papa

"The proof is, I always pay attention to the Princess from afar. I've known the Princess for a long time and I'm ready to sacrifice anything for her." The son said firmly, while the father, listening to the words with a doubtful countenance.

"There is already a value given by the Princess of both dishes earlier. If your cooking has the lowest value, I'm sorry I can't give your blessing" said papa.

I'm concerned. The value I gave for the tilapia fish was very low. The food was made by the Son. If yes, then I must accept it.

"Daughter?" ask Papa

"Yes papa."

"Do you love the Son?"

"Yes pa. The princess was already aware of the feelings in the Princess' heart. The Son is the one whom the Princess loves, more than the Princess loves Reyhan. Therefore, Putri hope papa can accept the Son to be the life companion of the Princess."

Papa put down the paper, then let out a long sigh while saying

"You know, I only want the happiness of my only daughter. I used to want to match Princess to Reyhan, because I have known him and his family for a long time. But, if my daughter does not want it, I will not impose my will."

The words he spoke contained a meaning. The son then asked again "So, did papa give my blessing to marry the Princess?"

"Papa must want to see my sincerity to marry the Princess. I know that every parent wants the best for their child. Moreover, the Princess is the only child of papa. It must have been hard to take it off, live a new life as a wife."

Papa patted his hand slowly. Then he shook the Son's hand and said

"Kutitipkan my daughter to you. Make him happy. If you hurt him once, and he comes home to me, I won't hesitate to beat you up."

The son welcomed Papa's hand and smiled, "I will do the best I can. For the sake of Princess' happiness."

Papa calls me, invites me to head towards the terrace of the house. I want to talk to you about something serious with me.

"Do you remember son?" ask papa to me

"Yes papa,"

"When you were little, papa used to hold you on your back, every time you fell asleep from fatigue playing with the Son. To be honest, papa still doesn't like him to be your father's daughter-in-law and companion. But thanks to that challenge, you know, he's serious about you."

"What exactly is your reason for doing all this?" my word

"Papa wants to test if he really likes you sincerely. Since then, papa saw the look in his eyes, exuding sincerity. Resilience and determination, to get the blessing of papa. The fried rice he made, is proof of his love for you."

I smiled, until from my temple came out a little clear liquid. But my mind was immediately confused. Thinking of one more meal, which I just valued.

"Papa, did the Son also make the tilapia fish?" much

Papa shakes. Then his two lips slowly opened and issued a "Papa sound that made the tilapia fish that you had eaten. Papa deliberately added a lot of pepper, and made the fish gulai, more acidic than usual. To test you. Papa wants, even if you're married, you don't forget every piece of advice we've both given."

I hugged papa as tightly as I could. Hugging the figure that protected me all this time, and has given me all happiness. I saw papa trying hard. Although I could feel, in my heart, papa was crying. It was hard to let me go. I don't care, if the neighbors around think I'm a spoiled child. All I want now is to hug my father while imagining my good times with him. Papa, mama, the Princess promised. The Princess will remain devoted to you, although soon the Princess will leave, leading to a new life.