
Carnations and Reiga are now sitting in the living room along with the arrival of the two Carnations parents. They came because they could not bear to hear various slander and bad accusations on their daughter, Carnation.
All the villagers, even from the young people to the elders, had heard about the confusing story that came out of nowhere.
As parents, Sapto and Seruni could not believe what they heard. Every time they heard someone say something bad about Carnations, they would get angry and upset.
They are eager to bring Carnations out of this house in order to return to live together to relieve all the slander that is spread. But the customs in this village forbid the widow who was left dead by her husband not to leave the husband's house before remarrying. Because based on a myth that is believed, it will bring bad luck to the woman herself.
In the living room, Seruni stared at the Carnations and Reiga alternately. During his time with Reiga, Seruni knew he was a kind and virtuous man. In addition to his handsome face, Reiga also always spoke polite words.
"Please tell us, Anye. That all the news we heard was not true" Sapto said. The old man with a wrinkled face and gray hair as the gray was staring at the Carnations expectantly.
Carnations and Reiga fell silent, the two of them could not dwell. Carnation wants to keep this relationship a secret so as not to make both parents disappointed. But the best he can hide it, then sooner or later it will all be revealed. And Anyelir did not want to make both his parents more hurt by him.
"Jawab your father, son. That's not true, is it?" ask Seruni.
Reiga looked at the Carnations. The girl looked nervous, she was confused and scared. Reiga knew, Anyelir would no longer be able to lie to his parents. But to be honest, it must be difficult for him.
"What if it's true?" Reiga started to make a sound. He asked back.
Sapto and Seruni turned their eyes to the handsome male figure sitting not far from Carnation.
"W-what?" ask Seruni. The middle-aged woman's face turned pale. Carnations looked up, looking at Reiga with both teary eyes.
"To be honest, what you've heard is not wrong. But not all the news that is circulating is true" explained Reiga.
"What about you, Anye. You want to tell Dad something?" ask Sapto.
"I'm sorry, Dad, Mom." Carnations lowered their head, rubbing the clear feathers dripping on his cheeks.
"Thus ... That's all right?" sela Seruni's.
"We knew what we were doing was a mistake. But anyway, we love each other" Reiga said. "We beg you, our blessing."
"Resident?" Sapto looked at Reiga and Carnation alternately. The old man's lips trembled, his eyes teary. He did not expect, if the daughter of his pride had now changed.
Carnations were no longer the plain and innocent girl they were before. Sapto cannot believe that Carnations really cross the boundaries of customs and norms in a relationship.
"Anyelir, do you realize who you are? Do you realize who this man is?" ask Sapto. He could not help but feel disappointed in his heart. While Seruni, could only cry and shut her mouth.
"He's the son of the man who married you, Carnation. He's your stepson!" sapto Exclamation.
"Dad knows your married life must be hard and torturous. But this is not the way to escape and seek an impingement. Related to your own stepson? Since when?" ask Sapto. Both of his cheeks were wet with tears.
"Pardon us" said Anyelir slowly.
"How long has it been? Has your husband been alive? Or even since the previous news sounds like it's all true?" sapto Urge.
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