The Step Sister of Tiri
107. Undecided
“So put it this way, Aisyah. Hanif had requested that her and Kinan's engagement be accelerated. He did not want any problems later on, which would further complicate Kinan. What say?" ask Mama Aida.
Mama Aisyah was a little surprised by what Aida said. However, the woman tried to understand Hanif's intent and purpose. He knew that he loved his daughter very much. However, Mama Aisyah could not possibly impose her will on Kinan.
All the decisions were in the hands of the girl, whether to accept Hanif or not. He was confident in the decision his daughter would make. Kinan must have thought about it well.
“As I've said before, if all the decisions are in Kinan's hands. I have no right to interfere. So too with his papa.”
“Yes, it doesn't matter to us. Hanif himself will try to melt Kinan's heart. Provided you agree and approve them.”
“If the problem is not to worry. If Kinan had agreed, I would have given his blessing, as well as his papa.”
“Good then. Regarding next, let the kids handle it.”
Mama Aisyah and Mama Aida chatted for a while, before they ended the call. Unbeknownst to him, it turns out that Kinan had eavesdropped on his mother and Aunt Aida over the phone.
“Mama,” call Kinan.
“Eh, Kinan. Yes, what's up?” mama Aisyah asked while looking at her daughter.
Kinan walked and sat down beside his mother, who was currently in the garden beside the house. He wanted to ask his mother.
“Sorry, Mom. I heard Mama talking to Aunt Aida. I wanted to ask, so actually me and Mr. Hanif were never betrothed, huh, Ma?” ask Kinan.
Mama Aisyah sighed. Actually he had promised not to tell Kinan. However, it seems that the princess had heard the talk earlier. Inevitably, the woman was finally honest with her daughter.
He also did not want Kinan to be disappointed in her. As for his daughter accepting Hanif or not, let fate be decisive. They are either fooled or not.
“Actually it is, dear. You and Hanif were never betrothed, but Hanif loves you very much. He thinks that by doing so, he can be close to you. He knew you would stay away from him. Either because he's a lecturer or because he punishes you. Everyone has their own way of approaching someone they love. So does Hanif."
“Mama know where Mr Hanif loves me from? Mom just met him.”
“From Aunt Aida. My mom knows their family very well. Aunt Aida would never lie for the slightest thing. Their religion is also very good, Mama believes Hanif can treat you well. It was also what made Mama agree that you could be close to Hanif. Mama doesn't want Mama's daughter to add to the list of sins."
“But, Ma. Kinan did not like Mr Hanif, how could Mama think like that?”
“Are you sure that in your heart, there was never any Hanif there. Even though you just know him, but Mama is sure the man is able to touch your heart even if only a little. He's a good guy, think slowly, before it's too late. Mama just wants the best for you, but if you don't want to accept it, Mama and Papa won't force you either. Hanif also said such a thing."
Kinan was silent listening to what his mother said. Is it true that the man loves her, but since when? Why hasn't the man said it all this time? His attitude all along was also very upsetting. Is that a sign of a man who really loves him.
“Kinan, why silence?” ask Mama Aisyah. "Don't think too much, just go slowly."
“Iya, think again about your feelings.”
Kinan nodded and left his mother towards the room. Honestly, as long as he was close to Hanif, the man was indeed kind and always looked after her. Even without caring about how he is doing himself. Kinan tried to recall the events from the day that Hanif had come for the first time.
At that time Papa Hadi and Mama Aisyah did not say anything about arranged marriage. However, Hanif confidently said that. Of course Kinan was furious. There was still more he had to pursue right now, rather than having to build a relationship. There will be times to hurt each other.
Kinan was not traumatized, but at the moment he just wanted to comply with his parents' request not to have a relationship with a man. The girl's guilt is so great, that it makes her reluctant to be close to the opposite sex. But now it is different. Hanif offers engagement. It was through both of his parents.
“Do I have to accept Mas Hanif as my future husband? I admit when he was a lecturer he was very annoying, but outside he was very good. I was so confused how to,” muttered Kinan.
Throughout the night, Kinan could not sleep at all. He was still thinking about Hanif wanting to get engaged soon. They just got close.
In the morning, Papa Hadi's house is so crowded with the arrival of his iron. Who else if not Papa Rahmat and Mama Savina. Zayna was delighted with the arrival of her parents. Previously there was no notification if they would come today because indeed they deliberately wanted to make a surprise for his daughter.
Papa Rahmat had previously said he would come to visit. This time both have time. The condition of the man has made progress, now he can stand alone. Zayna was very happy to see it.
“How are you?” mama Savina asked as she rubbed Zayna's flat stomach.
“Alhamdulillah, healthy, Ma, but that's it, I'm so lazy to say. Wants to sleep on the streets.”
“Good, dong! Let you not be too tired.”
“But, I miss the kitchen, Ma. I also want to cook for Mas Ayman. Ever since I was pregnant, all of Mas Ayman's needs have been served by Auntie. I became sprained,” Zayna replied with a frown, making everyone there laugh, including Bik Ira. She did not expect that her employer's daughter-in-law could be envious of her. Though he also did nothing, just doing the task as a maid only.
“You're here, honey, there's-there. Bik Ira also just did his job,” said Ayman.
“Ya, still.”
“Later if your content has seven months can also change his mood. Later you can cook again for your husband,” by Mama Aisyah.
“Yes, usually pregnant women are like that. You are patient,” timpal Mama Savina.
They also talked and laughed together. Kinan was also happy to see his sister-in-law's family. It's better now than ever. Everyone knows how Zayna is.
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