The Unwanted Son-in-law

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Nita lay her body on the mattress, her mind glaring to remember all the memories with Surya first. While still dating and until they finally get married. Surya who he knew as a gentle and warm man instead became a man who was rude and could hurt himself.

It feels tired if you have to think about all that, and there will be no end. Nita decided to take a bath so that her body was fresh and her mind was refreshed.

Day after day passed, today was the time Nita used to visit the parlour. Nita always routinely visits the orphanage once a month, but if she misses it is not necessary to wait for the time to arrive.

Nita was getting ready to leave, but before going to the home Nita wanted to shop to give to the children who were there. Usually he brings snacks and a little toys so they can enjoy their free time by playing.

While in another place, Sinta who was impatient asked Aryo to quickly get to the orphanage to meet her son.

“Pah, let's hurry mamah can't wait to meet Nita. Surely she is very beautiful ya pah” said Sinta

“He's very patient soon we'll be there. Yes it must be a child who used to dong” said Aryo proudly

“He is also my son loh pah” Sinta does not accept

But they laughed together after saying those words. Today they are very happy, because for decades they did not meet and never knew the face of their son, today Sinta and Aryo will meet him.

Arriving at the orphanage, Sinta and Aryo park the car. After that they went down and did not forget to bring a parcel to give to the children there.

“Assalamualaikum” says Sinta and Aryo

“Waalaikumsalam” replied the children in front of the parlour simultaneously

“Just enter ma'am, Sulis' mother is waiting inside” said one of them

“Iya thank you, this you bring yes to share with others” said Aryo gave two packs of parcels

“Thank you” the boy rushed over to the others and shared it

Sinta and Aryo smiled looking at their smiles and laughter. Although not living with his parents but they never show their sadness. For Sulis always gave them affection and made no distinction between them.

“Assalamualaikum bu Sulis” says Sinta

“Waalaikumsalam, let's sit” Sulis said

Aryo and Sinta were sitting next to Sulis. They chatted while waiting for Nita to come.

After waiting for almost an hour, there was the sound of a car engine. Sulis, Aryo and Sinta rushed out to see who was coming.

Nita got out of the taxi that drove her while carrying some parcels to give to the children.

“Assalamualaikum” says Nita

Sinta and Aryo looked at Nita intently, they did not realize that he had met Nita before because he was washed away by her joy and happiness.

“Waalaikumsalam” answer the three of them

Sinta immediately hugged Nita with sobbing, Aryo also hugged her son who had always been looking for and hoping for.

Nita did not understand why these two people were hugging her, she looked towards Sulis. Sulis only smiled and nodded as if giving an answer to Nita's confusion.

Sinta still hugs Nita, it feels like she does not want to let go of her embrace even if only for a moment

After hearing Sinta's words, Nita also cried. The person he had longed for was now in front of him. He always wanted to meet his parents, he also wanted to ask the reason why his parents could throw him into the orphanage.

“We better go in and talk about this problem in” invite Sulis

Finally Sinta took off her embrace and took the child in. Nita is now sitting in the middle of Sinta and Aryo. They refused to let go of Nita's hand.

“Bu” Nita asks for an explanation on Sulis with all of this

Although he was happy to meet them, but Nita wanted to hear their reason so they could put Nita in the orphanage and now they came here to see Nita.

“Let's Sinta bu and Aryo sir who explained everything” replied Sulis

Nita looked at Sinta and Aryo in turn, it was clear they were very happy to meet Nita.

“What are you looking for me after you dumped me” Nita told Sinta and Aryo

“We never dumped you son, when you were one year old you were kidnapped by someone. We've been chasing him but we've lost our way, all these years we've been looking for you tirelessly hoping you can get together with us again. But it seems like God wants something else, we did not find you, until in the end we found out that you were dumped here, we came directly to ask people around here” explained Aryo

“True son, we never throw us, for decades we live without you making our lives feel unsettled before knowing your condition hiks” continued Sinta sobbing

“So it wasn't you guys who dumped me?” ask Nita

“No, we always expect to meet you and do not get tired of asking to be united again and kuta gathered together” replied Sinta

“Mamah” Nita also cried after hearing their explanation, now Nita hugged Sinta tightly

Sinta and Aryo did not want to tell that the person who ordered to kidnap Nita was his own grandfather, he did not want if Nita knew instead hated his grandfather let alone he was calm there. Let everything be in the past, Sinta and Aryo have agreed not to open the old wound

“Bu, thank you for taking care of my son. I don't know what to reply with Sinta said

“It was already my duty ma'am, so mom didn't need to reply to him” Sulis replied

Sulis' heart was filled because the child who was educated from childhood until he grew up had met his parents. Happy certainly felt Sulis, maybe other children can be like Nita, who sought and met his parents that is the hope of Sulis. Although they never lack the affection of Sulis but meeting with family is certainly their desire for a happier life.

“You want to stay with us, right son?” ask Sinta expectantly

Nita is confused, if she accepts what about her house. But if he refused pity as well, he also still missed his parents very much and still wanted to talk a lot.

“Why nak?” aryo asked who saw Nita as confused

“Actually I already have my own house mah, pah. If I come with you what about his house?” ask Nita

Arto and Sinta looked at each other and smiled, so that was the only reason that confused her.