The Step Sister of Tiri

279. S2 - Gifts from in-laws

Zea's eyes opened, as soon as Adam closed the door to his room. He was still thinking about what his brother had just said. The girl really did not understand the meaning of Adam's words. In Zea's heart she asked him if he really loved her. What does it mean to wait a year later. It is full of mystery.

It's true, Zea wasn't actually asleep. The girl was just pretending. She wanted to know how her brother reacted, it turned out that everything was beyond expectations. Even the man said something that Zea had not thought of before. The girl had only thought that Adam would wake her up upset, had to carry her.

However, all is beyond suspicion. Suddenly she remembered the words of her brother who said, if anything happens when she goes abroad. Zea wondered what had happened back then? It seems that it changed Adam's life. The girl was thought to be with Adam's real family.

Whether they snatch the man from his family or something else, the real family wants from Adam. He was increasingly curious about what had happened, but what made him more curious was, about the word love spoken by the man. Either it was really from his heart or just a joke.

But it's impossible if it's a prank. That was because the sentence was said while he was asleep. It was thought that many times even Zea would not find the answer. Only one can answer that is, in her country, but the girl is unlikely to return there. Adam's marriage is getting closer, he's also been in college here, not wanting to trouble his family anymore.

One year is not a long time either. He will also know when he comes home. Whether it is too late or not, what is currently to be pursued is the goal. As for the others, let's walk along the path.

Zea woke up late today. This is because last night he couldn't sleep thinking about the words Adam said. The girl rushed down to meet her brother, before the man came home. Zea also had to go to college.

"Morning, Oma," said Zea, kissing the woman's cheek.

"Good morning, dear," said Oma Aida who sat in her chair.

Zea looked left and right, looking for her brother's whereabouts. However, it turned out that the man did not appear to be his presence. He thought maybe Adam was still in the room, but he said he was home.

"Who are you looking for, Zea? Your sister? He had come home early this morning" said Oma Aida, who seemed to understand the confusion of his grandson.

Zea was surprised to hear that. Adam said he would come home tomorrow. However, do not expect if the going will be early in the morning. She tried quickly to see her brother's face before he left.

"Why not say good to me, Oma?" asked Zea in a disappointed tone.

"So you've entered your room, he said you're still sleeping so, pity if you wake up. Oh yes, your sister also ordered, if she left a gift for you at the table. Did you not see it yet?"

Without saying anything, the girl immediately ran back to the room. She did not have time to look in all directions because she was in a hurry, wanted to meet her brother. As soon as the room arrived, Zea looked at the table there was indeed one small box. The curious girl opened it immediately.

It turned out to be a necklace with a heart pendant. She smiled looking at him, for Zea the necklace was beautiful. Though the girl did not like to wear jewelry, but this was Adam's gift, there was no way she could just ignore it.

"Why didn't Brother tell you from last night?" zea monologue.

The girl immediately wore it. He considered this a memento as an older brother, before the man got married. Later Zea will also send gifts to her brother as a wedding gift. May his gift be of benefit to the man.

Today Arslan and Hira return home to their parents. The entire Hanif family greeted him with joy. Especially the twins, who were so happy to get a sister-in-law who was so beautiful and kind. They had planned to take the woman anywhere, which they liked.

"This is our home, Hira. Think of it like your own home because now you're Arslan's wife. Even though you already have your own house, this also includes your house" said Zayna as soon as the daughter-in-law entered the house with her husband.

"Yes, mm ...” Hira is confused as to what to call her two in-laws.

Arslan who understood the confusion of the wife also explained. "Call them Papa and Mama. I called him that too."

Hira nodded and looked towards her in-laws. "Yes, Ma."

Arslan took his wife into the room. He also needs to show where his bed is. Regarding the house, the man also has not talked to the wife. Let it be later, after the new reception he'll be looking for a home. I don't know what Hira's dream house looks like.

"Your room is huge, my. There's the AC too, it must have been yesterday when you were in my house feeling uncomfortable, huh?" asked Hira who was so amazed by the husband's room, also felt bad for Arslan because it made it difficult yesterday.

The woman was not confident in what she had. Her ashes never told of the Arslan family who turned out to be very rich. So different from her. Although his father was a leader of the boarding house, but his family was only from ordinary people.

"I've never thought that way, don't you think I've never lived hard either. Everyone must also be sometimes below, sometimes also above. You don't have to feel inferior, we're all the same in God's eyes." Hira nodded though inwardly she remained insecure.

Arslan shows the closet to wear occupying the clothes of Hira. When opening it, the woman was increasingly insecure when she saw the many lined clothes of the husband. His clothes alone were not that much and as neat as that, there must have been something that had happened. Arslan is absolutely amazing.

"Dhek, from today you have to start getting used to, to adapt in this house. I know it's gonna be really hard, but I'm sure you can. I don't mean to change your character, just be a good and polite Hira. You just have to get used to what I have. Not to boast. I just don't want you to feel insecure when you meet other people. Show me that you're quality too."

"I'll try it. Although all this still feels new, but I will try my best" said Hira.

Arslan nodded, he was sure of Hira, the woman would not be likely to upset him. While the wife was tidying up the clothes, Aini called Arslan and Hira to come down as everyone was waiting for dinner.

"Mas, I did not help cook," said Hira who felt bad.

"So I told you, you should get used to living here. There is already Bik Ira who has prepared everything so, you do not need to feel guilty. If you want to help, go ahead

I won't ban it, but it's not your job. You're just helping because someone's already working on it."

"Is it okay if I just shut up?" ask Hira who is still not sure what the husband said.

"What is Aunt's duty, if you also work. It's a pity to be fired. There is no other job" said Arslan who was intentional so that his wife understood the situation in this house.

"Yes, Mas. I get it."

Both of them came down and everyone was waiting for them. Hira is getting bad for her in-laws. If only he had been a little later, it would have helped in the kitchen. However, as her husband said, the woman must get used to the habits in this house.

"Sorry, Ma. We are long," Hira said softly.

"It's okay, we just got off. You don't have any food allergies, do you, Hira?"

"Nothing, Ma. I can eat anything."

"Thank God then. Let's eat!”

Everyone started to enjoy the food at the table. Hira takes food for her husband, then takes it for herself.

"No, Brother is no longer teaching in the cottage. What's the matter?" ask Hira back.

"Tomorrow for a walk, yuk, brother! It just so happens that we both don't have college."

"Where are you going?" ask Hira who is actually hesitant.

All this time he's been in the cabin never going out. Very rarely, even with fingers. He was afraid that he would embarrass his sister-in-law. Especially if he had to go to such a crowded place, he was increasingly insecure.

"Go to the mall, we shop, spend money, Arslan."

Hira looked up, she did not know what to answer. She just does not know how much money her husband, now even invited to spend. The woman is also not a person who likes to waste money. If there is more money, it is better to save for the future.

"It's okay, you go with them, as long as you don't go with the madness. If they're getting weird, you have to take them home" said Arslan who deliberately wanted to tease his sister.

"Son, what the hell! It's good to say that. Who's the weirdo?" asked Aini who did not accept what her brother accused. The parents were just shaking their heads, getting used to their behavior.

"If you don't want to go with them, it's okay. You are at home just like Oma, later we can plant flowers in the garden," said Oma Aisyah who saw the face of her granddaughter-in-law.

"Oma, planting flowers can be sometime. Anyway, tomorrow Kak Hira has to come with us to the mall. Planting flowers with Oma, can be anytime. His activities are also at home."

"To the mall can also be sometime,"

"Yes can not dong, Oma, if not off college. It just so happens that tomorrow is off so, I'm going to take Kak Hira. Oma planted the flowers tomorrow again."

"As for your sister, come with you or Oma."

"No, no. Anyway brother come with us tomorrow, tomorrow again it's up to Oma take Kak Hira where."

"You guys, just scare Hira. He hasn't been around for a day, but you've made him see the commotion in this house. Later that there is even not at home," interrupted Zayna who is also upset with her in-laws and daughter who always argue

"It's okay, Ma. I am glad this house looks so warm. Although there is debate, but I know if it's a form of affection from sister and Oma."

"Tuh, Mama heard, right? Brother Hira just understood, why don't you."

"Hopefully you didn't make Hira run away from this house."

"Already, Honey. When do you eat it, if you argue with Aini. It will be endless" said Papa Ayman.

Hira was amazed by his father-in-law's call to the wife. Previously, while at the cottage, Papa Ayman called him with Mama, but when at home he called out to him. It sounded strange in the woman's ears. However, it sounds sweet. She enjoys seeing parents who are her age but are still romantic. She hoped that she and her husband would be like that forever"

"What's up, Dhek? Do you want to be called my dear?" arslan asked while whispering, which of course can only be heard by both.

Hira just fell silent, not responding to her husband's remarks. Too embarrassed to say it, especially here there are many people. The woman also does not like to spread everything that belongs to her.

"Not to be ashamed, my family is not ancient. They are always open to the thoughts of their children. Papa and Mama just call it 'honey', our time is not. From today I call you darling. If you call me dhek it's like I'm calling my own sister."

"But in the cottage, call me Dhek, yes, Mas. I'm ashamed that Umi sounds like Abi" Hira said to her husband, whispering. He was afraid to be heard by other families.

Arslan nodded, he also certainly would not be comfortable when calling a darling in the boarding school environment. Both are legal as husband and wife.

After everyone finished enjoying his dinner, Hira helped Bik Ira clean up the leftovers.

Though Mama Zayna has banned it because everything has been done by Bik Ira. However, Hira still insisted on helping. The father-in-law did not forbid because he used to be like that. Maybe it was because of the habits of the son-in-law when at his house.

After she finished, Mama Zayna asked Hira to join the family room. The woman wanted to give a gift to her son-in-law. Initially Hira hesitated to accept the object, but after getting a transport from the husband he finally accepted. He was sure that the contents were not as cheap as usual that he had received. It must have been very expensive, but she did not want to ask too many questions, surely her husband would be embarrassed.

"Thank you, Ma. Whatever gift you give me, I'll definitely appreciate it."

"You two have plans to go on a honeymoon?" asked Mama Zayna who was greeted by Hira.

"Why? Don't you want to go to a place you haven't been? It would be nice, if you could go alone with your husband" added Papa Ayman who deliberately wanted his daughter-in-law to say she wanted to leave.

"For now I don't want to go anywhere, Pa."

"Yes, if it's your decision, but papa actually has a gift for you. Whether you want to take it or not. You are free to determine it. This is for you" said Papa Ayman, laying out two Umrah tickets for his son and daughter-in-law.

Hira was so surprised to see the gift given by her in-laws. He did not expect to get such a big prize. The woman had always wanted to leave, only there was no chance. Now her in-laws gave freely, really making her feel moved.

"How, Honey? Would you accept it?" asked Arslan who was taken in by Hira with teary eyes.

The woman would not have expected to get a gift like this. "Thank you, Pa. I received Papa's gift. I didn't expect to get a gift like this."

Ayman smiled and said, "Papa hope this gift is useful for you."

"Of course, Pa. This is very useful for us. Just pray for us to be safe until our destination and come home safe."

"Yes, Papa's prayer is always there for you."

Hira is so happy to have a family like her in-laws. The desire that the woman had hoped for, could finally be realized with the help of the in-laws. He looked at the ticket in his hand with a bad feeling.

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