THE STAIN OF THE PAST

Chapter 47. Athalla's Heart.

It has been three months since Papi left this world. Since Papi died, Athalla has lived and stayed more often at his Mammary's residence.

Mami is still mourning the departure of her beloved husband.Masih often pensive and remembered about her husband. One month ago Mami asked Athalla to marry her chosen woman. Mami still could not accept Kania's presence.

Athalla was forced to accept Mami's request, because her mother begged in tears. Athalla does not want because of his refusal Mami will follow Papi.

From then on, Athalla stopped the search for Kania. Though the man had known if Kania was currently in the city of Batam. Athalla buries her love for Kania for Mami.

Athalla and the woman will be engaged in one more week. Today the woman who was betrothed to Athalla named Syafa, was at the residence of her parents.

Syafa and Mami are cooking in the kitchen for their dinner. Mama looks very happy. Since the departure of Papi this time Athalla saw his Mami smile again.

"Mommy, try this Padang sausage shrimp. According to Mami, it's on the seasoning hasn't." Syafa gives a spoon to Mami try.

"Hhhmmm, that's delicious. It's not wrong that Mami chose you to be a daughter-in-law. If you're married, Mami believes Athalla will get fat from eating constantly" said Mami.

"That's if Athalla likes it. Different tastes Mi. Not necessarily what Mami said was good, Sis Athalla also said good," Syafa said.

"Mast Athalla likes it. Delicious like this. If anyone likes it, it's weird."

Mami and Syafa are back cooking. Athalla who looked from where he was sitting just sighed. Athalla's men know that Kania is currently in Singapore.

If he follows his heart, it feels like Athalla is following the woman he loves. However, Athalla is afraid that Mami will have a heart attack like Papi.

Still remember one month ago Mami begged her to forget about Kania and accept her chosen girl.

"If you still want to see Mami healthy, please listen to Mami this time. Accept the candidate that Mami chose to be your life partner. Every parent wants the best for their child. So did Mommy. Different if Mami has died, you can at will choose your prospective companion."

Athalla could not answer Mami's words. She doesn't want to lose Mami after Papi leaves them. Only my mom has it.

"You want to do it, son. Mami will introduce you to the girl tomorrow" said Mami again. This time Athalla answered with a nod of his head.

The next night, the girl came with her family for dinner. Athalla and Shafa finally accepted the match.

One month has Athalla and Syafa in a relationship. But Athalla's heart is still tied to Kania. He himself did not understand why he loved that woman so much. They were only two months together.

After all the dishes were available, Mami asked Athalla to join her for dinner. Athalla eats with a mind drifting.

One more step he will meet Kania when his man said if he had received news if Kania was in the city of Batam. However, his intention to meet Kania must be harbored because of Mami's desire to match him.

"Where do you think Athalla's cooking is?" ask Mami.

"Enak, Mi" replied Athalla.

"Mommy can do it. Sis Atha said good because it was not delicious," said Syafa.

Athalla just smiled in response to all the chatter between Mami and Syafa. After dinner they talked for a while.

"Where is your engagement ceremony and Shafa going to be, son?" ask Mami.

"At the hotel. Let's not bother, Mi," replied Athalla. He did not invite many guests, only about 200 people.

"Mommy agrees with whatever your decision is. Shafa, do you agree if your engagement is held at the hotel?" ask Mami.

"I agree, Mi. As Mami said, whatever Athalla's decision is, I'm going along."

"Athalla is lucky to get you. The prospective wife is obedient," said Mami.

The three of them chatted about the engagement that would last another week. Mami asks Athalla to take Syafa.

On the way to Shafa's house, the two of them were more silent. One month together has not made Athalla more familiar with the woman.

"Sister, I want to ask you something. I hope you answer honestly" Syafa said.

Athalla lowered his car. Glancing to the side. Smiling sign agreed. Athalla and Syafa did not say much.

"Did Sister Athalla accept this engagement by force?" ask Syafa.

Ever since they met, the man had been very talkative. It seemed as if he did not fully accept their matchmaking. They have walked together several times, between the two just more silent.

"Do I have to answer that? I don't think it needs Syafa. Most importantly you know, I accept this marriage."

"But Brother accepted by force!"

"Forced or not, let it be my secret. All you need to know is one, whatever I'm gonna do I'm gonna do with responsibility. If one day we get married, make sure I'll take responsibility for the decisions I make."

Athalla could not be honest if all that was done by force, because it would definitely hurt Syafa if he was honest about all that.

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