We, Without Me

Son-in-law Express

The housing complex is deserted. Some of the residents may still be busy working even though the weekend, the rest can be sure to lock themselves. Naturally, the hot afternoon sun is more suitable to be used to dry squid. Just like Yuki did in Mama Agni's backyard.

“Bring to the kitchen first, can?”

“Nanggung, By,” Yuki said in Keven's emphatic voice. It quickly scoops up a portion of the squid from a round tray that feels dry enough to cool at room temperature before storage.

“Bundles. You are not healed.”

“Times yes? That's right, little. Now you have to pay attention too. Relax,” reply Yuki relaxed with a hum of discordant voice. Rogue due to a cold that has just whipped. But its cheerful nature is almost able to disguise the glare under the eye bag.

A second later Yuki looked up, scowling sinlessly at Keven whom he made anxious. The man gently damaged the top of Yuki's head. Grabbing a small bucket of dried squid. Pushing gently on Yuki's shoulder with the back of the hand holding the handle of the umbrella.

“Current in. We have to prepare lunch for everyone.”

“You want to ask me to imaging already help cook when just being a taster taster?”

“That's an important task,” says Keven briefly with a flimsy smile. Leave the umbrella open in the doorway. He darted in and put down a bucket of dried squid and rushed back out folding the umbrella.

While Yuki had already passed to the middle room, where the elders were gathered. Still with fishy scented hands stinging from dried squid that is torn apart at will.

Now, the thing that the dream thought was actually a reality. It was even better than Yuki's estimation. The concern is clearly saying that Papa Gibran will again throw a rejection. But what exists until now is Papa Gibran who is actually a lot silent. It seemed indifferent to disagree, but also not a word came out of his mouth to lead to rejection.

The meaningful serious talk of ending that lunch was completely unexpected. Not just for Yuki and Keven, but everyone. It is very fun to watch smiles, laughter and jokes intersperse the sometimes serious chatter also a lot of pleasantries. Perhaps an exception for Papa Gibran who should somehow be called what his current mood is like.

“I tipped Yuki yes, Ma'am. Sorry if you have too much nicotine,” said Mama Maria in her arms with Mama Agni.

“Malah seneng Dek Mar if Yuki can play at home every day. But the two kids are busy right now. Try Yuki has stayed here again,” Mama Agni reply sincerely.

“How else are they still busy. Let us both learn to seek fortune together. We parents give up first,” added Papa Leigh chimed in Mama Agni words that implied a little regret.

"Yes, Mas. I'm actually calmer with Yuki's nitip here. But yes they are somewhat different, afraid to be the talk of neighbors. Not good at it."

"Name neighbor. Not always get along well," said Mama Agni confirmed.

"Mother Mary, come," took Mother Inca while holding the sleeping baby.

"Pamit first yes, sir, Mom," said Mother Inca again while looking at Mama Agni and Papa Leigh alternately. Spontaneous followed by Mama Maria and Papa Gibran.

"I can't wait to be made again" muttered Mama Agni Lirih as she replied to the nods and friendly smiles of the two female figures in the car.

It is no secret that from the beginning Mama Agni has been in love by Yuki's innocent charm. Long before she became his daughter-in-law. Shady highlights that always follow not even Keven realized caught real by a pair of Mama Agni's sense of sight. Point by point written pseudo adds to the wish list to make Yuki his son, of course through the express son-in-law.

“Ma, Pa, be careful .. Mommy, Dedek too,” Yuki said with her head sticking out of the car window that was still wide open. Soon he will be separated from his family.

“Gib!” reprimand Mama Maria with a low voice. Indeed, after separating the woman prefers to call the ex-husband with a casual call, even now it becomes more fierce. It all starts with a lack of urgency.

“Emang if I say the marriage changes tomorrow instead of a few more months Papa want?” yuki said with a defiant smile. It almost exploded. “It looks like Papa can't wait to nimang grandson. Patience, Pa, calm down. Later I'm the same Mas Keven make the team until the team flash mop all together so Papa is satisfied to fond of grandchildren every year.”

Without Yuki realizing his words made Keven's face flushed red. Blushed with a dirty mind that suddenly broke common sense. Meanwhile Mama Agni cheered cheerfully, supporting her whole body waiting for the presence of a row of little angels duplicate Keven and Yuki.

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A few days after the magical yet real meeting, everything went as usual. Yuki and Keven are getting busy. But off in the coming week they have promised to date. Not far away, just want to enjoy the time from dawn to dusk greeting by the beach.

“By ...” Tiny bells and waves greeted Keven from a distance.

The girl who was ready to make a nest when the beach receded that afternoon looked cute with pink plastic boots. Maybe for some people it looks excessive, but Yuki is only accustomed to applying standards according to SOP research. Remember also a friend who stepped on a rock fish while confidently exploring the beauty of coral rocks while harvesting shells belonging to the barefoot nature.

“Sok friendly but ba-bi ba-bi.”

“Whispering yes satan!” ketus Yuki sewot's. It was a bit upset to meet Dimas who was now standing behind him.

“Halah, right ba-bi?”

“Baby!! B-A-B-Y, BABY!” spelling Yuki out loud with fierce eyes.

“It's true. Asek, I won.”

“Practical.”

“Nih see .. hubby honey bee reputedly. It's me, baby. Your little brain is the easiest to guess. Win a bet, hahaha ..”

Seizing Dimas' phone, Yuki is staring at the contents of Ara and Dimas' conversation. But it is clearly read if the bet that was raised is only a one-sided agreement. Seen from Ara's reply which is mostly just a lazy emoticon in the form of eye expressions and flat lips.

“Side,” Keven command full emphasis. Curved lips rose when they found the presence of Dimas. Though no 10 minutes Keven left his cool Yuki alone to buy mixed ice and meatballs from the traveling merchant. But in an instant there are insects that are ready to buy the idol of the heart.

“Bang Keven sangar gini called baby.”

Once again Dimas laughed loudly. He is a true bully. Treating the gnawing heartbreak through a pair of grunting humans annoyed at him.

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