The New Chapter Of My Life

Episode 25 of Outbound and Family Gathering

After an hour drive, they arrived at the outbound location, at the foot of Mount Merapi, Kaliurang. The sunny weather, cool air and wind that blows feel cold, making outbound participants can't wait to start their activities.

Dimas also gathered outbound participants in the field, while Dona was assisted by his assistant and several employees dropped off BBQ equipment.

After all the employees and his family gathered in the field, including Khalis and Dimas. Outbound coaches also provide direction to start their activities, while children are collected by outbound coaches to play on the field.

"En, Tati, if you want to play with the kids, just play. Stay here, play, go for a walk, whatever. It's done, just stay" Dona told his assistant.

"We're going to the field, ma'am, thank you."

Dona and the Khalis family relax while watching their children.

"Geez I'm my own guy ! I'm all chicks ?!" Rafif.

"Mom, ntar is a big boy!" raffy shouted from the middle of the field.

Hmmm he thinks I'm a restaurant! pesen adek pulak! what am I, anyway ? dona muttered.

Khansa approached Dona after hearing her nephew's request.

"Something is impatient" Khansa said.

"Yes, be patient, this is a test. Finished is not finished, collected ! dona replied as she passed leaving Khansa laughing.

Khalis' father and mother had been watching Dona since the beginning of their meeting in the office lobby. From that moment on, the smiles could not be separated from the faces of both of them.

"Mas, I think Khalis' choice is right, I like it, the person is funny, the person is relaxed, but looks pretty firm."

"Yes, I feel the same way."

"If so, tomorrow morning we apply Dona directly to Khalis."

In the BBQ area, Dona was busy arranging groceries for a BBQ event later, but then she remembered Khansa's words, about marrying Khalis.

"Now you know a month, like, marriage? ah don't know ! remember Dona, you're here on vacation, having fun, brain rest, rest your mind and soul, take a deep breath then release,"

After a while, "I don't think I should go to Timbuktu! Donal, I'm elbow ! dona shouted in his heart.

Uh that's my name plus L ! oh no, oh no, oh no no no no no no! his mind was getting less and less.

Khalis' mother also approached Dona who had been sitting alone while bending her body forward.

Realizing the presence of Khalis' mother, Dona immediately stood up.

"Eh mother. What do you want to eat, I'll take it," said Dona.

"No, I just want to talk, okay."

Dona pulled a chair for Khalis' mother.

"Please sit down, Mom."

"thank you. Oiya the breakfast was so good, I love it."

"Syukron, but it was just a regular menu kok ma'am."

"Menu is ordinary, but if it is cooked with a joyful and loving heart, it must taste different."

"Maybe you've guessed why I want to talk."

Dona remained silent.

"As Khansa said earlier, actually our arrival to Jogja is not to follow the family gathering, but we want to see someone who has reopened the heart of Khalis."

"Khalis is not a man who easily falls in love, his criteria are high, so it is not easy to conquer his heart. But once he likes someone or even falls in love, he is committed to loving that person until the end of his life."

"Nadya, Rafif's mother, is a year younger than Khalis. He's the son of his father's co-worker. They met when Khalis had just been accepted to work, during a halal bi halal event at Nadya's parents' house."

"Little story, Khalis fell in love at first sight. Then three months later they got married and not until a year, Rafif was born. Their marriage was far from conflict. But three years after Rafif was born, Nadya had leukemia. Therefore, Rafif has no younger brother. After being declared healthy for several years, suddenly the disease came back three years ago. After fighting for almost a year, God finally took his life."

"Khalis was devastated by Nadya's departure. Two years ago, I decided to move here. None of us dared to ask if he would marry again or not. Yes as we heard earlier, his employees nicknamed him Mr. The fridge, that's how Khalis is. It looks cold outside, but he's actually a loving and caring person."

"Khalis contacted my mother two weeks ago, saying she wanted to remarry. This is WA Khalis, try reading."

Khalis' mother handed over her HP containing Khalis' message.

Ma'am, her name is Dona Aqeela, born in '80, four years younger than me. She's a divorcee, her three daughters are all. Now she lives in her parents' house, not far from the apartment. She wears a scarf. If his face, honestly ma'am, I don't dare to look or watch. Nyari in her FB also did not find her photo, but this data I got from her Fb. I thought I wouldn't get married again after Nadya died, but really after getting to know Dona, this heart doesn't want to stay still, jump on and on. Plus Rafif who also really likes Dona, not just the cuisine. Honestly, Mom, I don't know if Dona would accept me, hmm maybe more precisely, if she's ready to get married again. My do'a now, ask God to show me if Dona is my last mate.

Dona lowered her head, not knowing what to say.

He also handed back HP to Khalis' mother.

"Dona, happy mother finally Khalis opened her heart, so that the mother does not mind who the candidate, the important thing is Khalis wants to marry again, the mother is happy. In addition, the mother believes in Khalis' judgment, but as a mother, still wants to see the choice of her child. For that, I ask that Khalis bring mother and you together, first."

Khalis's mother held Dona's hands together.

"Dona, if you're a match, this is the second marriage for both of you. You already have provisions before, to make your marriage later become more beautiful and meaningful. Regardless of the children you have, the most important thing is how you two relate."

"If you don't mind, tomorrow we'll go home, propose officially in front of your parents."

Dona took a deep breath and said, "Mom, I can't give you an answer right now."

"Mother is not asking for answers now, think carefully first. Hopefully tomorrow morning, you have the answer" said Khalis' mother.

"Okay, thank you."

"Mother should be thanking."

Khalis' mother stood up and was followed by Dona.

"Yes, I want to see my grandchildren play."

Before leaving Dona, Khalis' mother hugged and kissed him on the cheek.

"Mother go there first."

"Yes, Mom."

After Khalis's mother passed, Dona again contemplated alone and prayed.

O Allah, ease the affairs of your servant. Set the hearts of the servants, close our hearts if we are a match. Keep it away if we're not matchmaking.