You Pinang Me As Honey
Episode 23: Mother's Restu
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~Ardan's parental residence....~
"Next week, Mommy..." Ardan told the news of his marriage to his only brother.
"Huh, next week...??? Are you sure, Ar...?" His brother was surprised not to play hear from Ardan. "Don't mess with people's children, Ar..."
"Who's messing around, Mas. I seriously. Mas Aldi knows for himself how I've been feeling the same Arinda."
"Yes Ar, I know you love Arinda dead. But there is no need to be careless like this. Do not let you choose the wrong path, because later you will regret it..."
The debate in the back garden between brother and sister was inevitable. Aldi is still in shock with the decision that Ardan has taken without negotiating first with the family. While Ardan felt his decision was the most appropriate. Because he didn't want to lose Arinda a second time.
Aldian Pratama, a well-known supermarket owner in several major cities of the country. A resolute, wise, democratic figure, served as the head of the family in the house in place of his long-dead father.
"I won't regret it, Mom." Ardan seemed very sure. But that does not remove the doubt in Aldi.
"You know what, Ar...? It is never easy for a woman to be a second wife. Likewise for the first wife, they never want her husband to be double. Whatever the condition."
Aldi gave a view to Ardan, somehow Ardan's response later. Because Aldi knew, Ardan would never take back what he had decided. Aldi just wants to make sure, Ardan is ready with all the consequences.
"Mas, I'm ready for all that." There was no hesitation from Ardan's words and eyes. The argument that lasted long enough to finally make Aldi understand Ardan's belief.
"Then, fine Ar. I'm blessing your marriage."
Ardan breathed a sigh of relief hearing that. He was very grateful for his brother's attention and understanding. He came closer and hugged her.
"Let me help you talk to Mom. I hope he understands you like I do. And give her blessing for your wedding."
Ardan nodded. He was sure, the words of his brother who was always wise, would definitely be able to make his mother understand.
After dinner, Aldi talked about Ardan's marriage to his mother. In the family room, his mother who was accompanied by Aldi's wife listened to Aldi's words from beginning to end. Ardan, who was among them, looked at his mother expectantly.
There was a trace of anxiety on his mother's face. Surprised, that's for sure. Although his mother knew about Ardan's pent-up feelings for Arinda all this time, she never thought her son would make that hard decision.
"Having two wives, it's not easy, Ar. You've thought about that...?"
"Already, Mom. Don't worry about that. Ardan has prepared himself for all the consequences of this marriage..."
Ardan tried to shake off all the worries and fears in his mother and family. It is hard to convince them. And Ardan's confidence is unable to make his mother easily accept Ardan's decision.
"Cand..." Mother's voice made Ardan clingy to look at her.
"Mom knows, you have considered everything carefully, you know better and worse than what you have decided."
Mom sighed for a moment
"But.., it will certainly be a lot of difficulty to make two women happy at once. If you let your guard down just a little, there you'll hurt both of them."
"I'm sorry Ardan, Mother." Ardan drowned his face in his mother's lap. "Ardan must take this path to gain happiness. Ardan didn't mean to make Mom worry."
Mother's fingers were beginning to wrinkle, gently caressing Ardan's head. It was as if he felt a hidden unease. But his mother knew, Ardan's anxiety was not about the path he chose, but on his mother's emotional state.
His mother also knew that Ardan's journey in his marriage with Angel had many difficulties. To make him weak and helpless. Ardan even cried several times in his mother's lap. Although he never expressed his heartache, his mother was able to capture the pain.
But, the decision to remarry is not the right choice according to his mother. Moreover, the second woman that Ardan chose was Arinda, a female figure who quite gained a place in his mother's heart. He is worried that Ardan's decision will change the good relationship that already exists.
"Rethink all that you have decided Ardan...!" Suddenly the mother's voice began to be firm.
"It's not that you don't want to be happy, but I don't think it's a wise move to be happy. Moreover, it was Arinda that you made your second wife. Have you never thought, what if later you fail to build your household with Arinda. You will ruin the good relationship that already exists. And I wouldn't be willing if it really happened..."
"Mother, Ardan will definitely try with all his might to make her happy as well, Ma'am. Ardan won't let mother's worries happen..."
His mother began to tear up. Talking in a raucous voice, while shaking slowly.
"This time, I'm not sure what your decision is, Ardan. There are many ways to be happy. Maintain and improve your domestic relationship with Angel. And try not to hurt anyone to get your happiness."
Ardan is sobbing in his mother's lap. Shedding all the burdens that were on the chest. However, his mother's blessing he did not get. He felt a loss of strength. And maybe the pace will stop here. Because of the most anticipated blessing.
All silence glued. Drowning in each other's thoughts and arguments. No one dared to speak for a moment. After feeling all calm, Aldi began to try to talk.
"Mother, Aldi thinks there's nothing I should worry about. Mom just calm down. All has been prepared Ardan maturely. A lot of Ardan's consideration is taking this step, ma'am."
"Mom knows, I'm sure you're the ones who can sort out and choose what's better and what's bad. But perhaps, sometimes you will forget, be blind and complacent because you are too hopeful with the one thing you think is right."
Ardan gasped at his mother's words. Felt his mother still did not understand and still doubted the seriousness of Ardan. Excessive worry makes his mother unable to decide something.
"Because that's why Aldi, Ardan, sometimes you have to be reminded that you don't misstep."
"Mother...." Ardan said as powerless. "Ardan is only expecting Arinda, ma'am. Arinda is the happiness of Ardan. During this time, Arinda was the motivation of Ardan to get to this point. One of the successes of Ardan to this day, never separated from the prayers of Mother and the spirit that Arinda gave first. You're the two women who are precious to Ardan."
I just closed my eyes hearing every word Ardan said. While looking at him and trying to understand in his silence.
Slowly Ardan took off a hug from his mother's lap, then begged himself to leave. He wanted to go home soon, and let his mother think freely.
"Ardan go home first, ma'am." Ardan kissed his mother's cheeks and whispered, "Thank you, my great ladies..." Then shake hands and kiss the back of his mother's hand.
"Please, come to Ardan's wedding, Mother. And bring your blessing to us..."
Mom and the others are shocked to hear Ardan's words, which signal that he will remain married with or without his mother's blessing at this time. He only hopes that his mother can change her mind for a few days before the wedding. Ardan passed away immediately after lowering his head. He went home without his mother's blessing.
"Hana, please take Mom to the room. I want to rest." Mom said after Ardan disappeared behind the main door.
Hannah was Aldi's wife. He is the one who always sincerely accompanies and accompanies Mother. No doubt the loyalty and ability of Hana in making the people around her happy. That's what makes him Mom's dream daughter-in-law.
And Ardan, wants to give his caring son-in-law and his mother's attention. Like his brother who managed to get his dream wife. But now, what power Ardan when his mother still did not want to open the heart to the presence of the new son-in-law in his family. While Angel, is not the home woman that Ardan expected.
The important family chat was over, with unexpected results. Ardan's heart rages. Has not been able to get the blessing of his mother, and also has not been able to return Angel. Time is getting closer to Day H.
Almost the same as what Ardan felt, Victor's heart was also raging. The more frustrating the day, as the day H Ardan's wedding is getting closer in plain sight. His job is to lure Angel home, it doesn't seem to be paying off. Besides Angel did not want to think about anything other than his career, Ardan also advised not to tell what is really going on.
"Miss, please believe me. At least for this time. Mr. Ardan wants you to go home and witness a momentous moment in his life."
"Vicky, I'm absolutely sure Ardan is a great guy. I believe in his abilities. And I've been watching too many parties to celebrate his success. Next time it will work. And I'll take some time later. But understand, Vic. Not this time."
"But, Miss. I beg....."
"Vicky, that's enough...!!! Please don't bother me this time. All my efforts will be in vain if I fail at this point. I hope you understand. And I promise you, I'll congratulate him later, in person."
Almost every day Victor is rejected outright by Angel. Debate is often inevitable. But Victor is never desperate to keep reminding, and gives a signal that this is not the party that Ardan is used to celebrating.
