The Untouched Heart

Chapter 216 - Serious Talks

“Hai, Son. Come, please sit down,” said Mama welcomes our arrival. He pointed towards the sofa with three stands where his guest was sitting.

Of course, Hendra prefers a sofa that is still empty. I looked at him confused. If he sits on the sofa one seat, then I …. The women, including me, breathed in surprise as she pulled me to sit on her lap. Only Papa laughed.

“Hendra, there are guests. Please, be polite a little.” Mama seemed to dislike her son's attitude, but my husband did not obey her.

“I take my wife, where is her disrespect, Ma?” asked Hendra indifferently.

“Do you also want me to pick me up, baby?” papa said teasing Mama. I had to close my mouth with my hand to hide my smile.

“The two of you are always compact to make me angry.” Mama stared at her son while shaking slowly. He looked towards the woman in front of him. “Keva, forgive my son's attitude. Ah, you want to add the cake?”

“It's okay, Aunt.” The woman gave her plate to Mama. “Small pieces only, yes, Auntie. The cake is delicious but we just finished lunch.”

“I understand. I'm glad you like this cake. Our chefs are very expert at making any cuisine from any country.” Mama gave the plate she had filled with a piece of cake.

“Wah! Did Aunt register him for cooking lessons?” ask Keva to know.

“No. But if she wants to take a cooking course, we always allow her and pay for all her accommodations,” Mama replied proudly. Keva nodded slowly, then turned his head.

“Satya, I saw your hotel go well. Do you have plans to buy another hotel? There are some acquaintances of mine who plan to sell their hotel because they want to switch fields. The average is still in good condition and has loyal employees as well.” Keva smiled so sweetly.

Satyas. Why did he call my husband by that name? Did he deliberately show off in front of me that they had a close relationship before? Hendra never stopped teasing me last night so we haven't had time to talk about him.

I turned to my husband because he was silent and did not answer the question. From the corner of my eye, I could also see Papa and Mama waiting for a response from her. My husband looked at me, then smiled. Did he not hear the question?

“Hendra, Keva asked you,” Mama said in surprise. “Didn't you hear it?”

“My name is Hendra, not Satya,” replied my husband explaining. Oo, that's the problem.

“You didn't mind before. All the school friends also call you Satya,” Keva said in self-defense. So. They were once schoolmates.

“That's my grandfather's name and I told you not to. I never responded to anyone who called me by that name.” Hendra shakes his head. “You're sure you're my schoolmate? If so, why don't you know that?” The woman's face flushed.

“Well, if that's what you want. Hendra, do you want to see the profile of some hotels belonging to my acquaintances sold?” Keva repeated the question again.

“No, thank you,” replied Hendra briefly.

This woman is dealing with the wrong man. Hendra won't change his mind that easily. If he says no, then that answer will not change even if an earthquake is struck. On the contrary, when he said yes, then he would give all his energy to realize his wish.

But that's what made me fall in love more deeply with my husband. He is a man who holds his word. Therefore, he was very careful in saying his promise. I turned to him as I felt him rubbing my back. Just be right. She wanted to make her mother angry.

“I came to talk about something serious with Mama.” Hendra looked at his mother. “I really hope to talk to the four of you. Too bad, Mama took advantage of my arrival by inviting strangers to this house.”

“What do you mean, son? I had no intention whatsoever to invite Keva and her son to this house,” Mama said objecting.

“Ma, I know what Mama meant by introducing me specifically to her yesterday. After failing to bring me closer to a young woman, Mama changed her strategy by bringing a widow whose age was not far from me?” Hendra set his eyes on Mama.

“Shortly, Aunt. What does Hendra mean to talk like that? Did Auntie have any other intention of inviting me and Valeria to lunch together?” ask Keva to Mama. The question made Mama look at him for quite a while. I don't understand what's going on.

“I still talk to my mother, you have been disrespectful by cutting my words,” Hendra said sharply. Keva opened his mouth wanting to say something, my husband immediately added, “I and Za will stay together, Ma. Please, stop doing this stupidity. Don't bring anyone else who'll cause trouble and cause scandal in our family. Did Mama forget who she was?”

“What do you mean, Son?” ask Papa. He looked towards Keva. “What is he?”

“He who used to spread false rumors about me. She already had a fiancee but refused because she only wanted to marry me. I've had a lot of trouble explaining to her fiance's family. Don't let it happen again. I don't want to face the second version of Nora.” Hendra looked at Mama who could only close her lips.

“You have accused me recklessly, Hendra. I never did that,” the woman denied. “I admit that I love you. But that's because I'm young and naive. Listen, yes, I never spread any gossip.”

“I never accuse people without proof. Do I need to show you all the evidence and witnesses?” asked Hendra to threaten. Keva. “I tell you one thing. I do not want to marry a woman from the rich because you always feel the most right.”

“I've never felt humiliated like this. I just came to fulfill the invitation and you accused me carelessly.” Keva stand. He extended his hand to his daughter. “Come, we go home, baby.”

The woman took her daughter's hand to the door. I looked at Mama confused. It's not usually that you just stay quiet and don't do anything. Didn't Mama want to bring her closer to Hendra?

Seeing no one standing to escort Keva out, I intended to do so but Hendra held my body with his hands. I gave her the look that what we were doing was not right. He still won't let me go.

“What's up, Ma? Not usually Mama is stunned so. Have I spoken too loudly?” ask Hendra. We all turned our attention to Mama. “I'm sorry. I didn't mean to hurt Mama. But I did this for the good of all of us.”

“Not you,” said Mama slowly, barely whispering.

“What?” asked Hendra, it seemed like he didn't hear what Mama said.

“Not you. I'm surprised Keva talks like that. He wants to come for lunch together. I didn't invite him.” Mom looked towards the door. “I was just being polite to him. Then why did he say that I invited him and his son to come?”