
At five o'clock in the afternoon, a tinge of orange through the slit window of a quiet house, there was only one Tiana. The woman sat on a gray sofa that was specially placed next to a north-facing window.
Behind him is a wooden bookcase that mostly contains a collection of books belonging to Rafael.
Tiana felt like she had always found a cracking point when she had just felt some relief. He had run out of patience with his stubborn son.
In fact, he was so happy when Rafael finally brought his chosen wife to the house, but the man seemed reluctant and continued to give up. In fact, even this moment still makes him worried.
Tiana recalled how threatening Rafael was to bring her a future wife, otherwise she herself would intervene.
Even in thought, this way he did so that Rafael was busy thinking about other women and slowly forget his ex-wife.
Because even though Tiana liked him so much, Rafael's ex-wife had already married another man.
As long as her son waits and loves her, Tiana knows that Aeleasha, whom she considers her own daughter, will never return.
Tiana herself did not think that Rafael could respond to her threat. When he met the woman, he had imagined a happy life that would further complement his family.
Although new to know, he felt that Rafael's choice was not wrong. Tiana likes her looks, likes her looks and personality.
Perhaps when that woman was already his daughter-in-law later on, Tiana would no longer feel lonely. He will have friends when cooking.
He will have friends chatting while watching television and will also have friends when shopping.
Tiana desperately missed the presence of a princess in her life. He just wants to try to live life without loneliness and try to give new warmth to his family.
He currently actually feels afraid that his opportunity will just disappear if not grasped with all his might.
It was time for Tiana to move. He had to try himself to get Rafael married at all costs. He won't let his son escape again.
Tiana turned her brain to look for a new idea. Thinking of a way to move Rafael to get married.
He then thought of a name that suddenly flashed through his mind.
Aeleasha_ her ex-daughter-in-law.
Women who become the essence of the sari to be avoided. The woman who became the beginning of Rafael's incompetence. What if Rafael tries to make the woman herself end it completely?
Tiana confidently opened her phone, looking for the name of her son's ex-wife for him to negotiate.
As she adjusted her breath, Tiana thought of whatever strategy she would tell the woman.
After the preparations in his brain matured, he immediately pressed the call icon button.
Actually, Tiana admitted that she missed her ex-daughter-in-law. To her, Aeleasha was already like her own biological daughter. Therefore, the woman waited for the answer to the call with anxious expectation.
"Hello."
A soft voice across there sounded. It still sounds exactly the same as the last time they spoke. Tiana immediately imagined a beautiful face that she used to see every morning.
Aeleasha's past in her family is not a past that is always attended happily as well. There are so many twists and turns that the young woman must pass.
Moreover, Tiana was well aware of the wounds that the girl had secretly carried when entering her family life when they first met. Aeleasha really is a poor girl.
However, knowing to be able to talk to her again today made her grateful. His voice sounded light. The woman seems to have found happiness in her life. She now lives in London with her husband and son.
Knowing her former daughter-in-law who has lived happily with her small family, often makes Tiana's heart feel empty.
There was a void in his heart as he recalled his life with Rafael. Although the child is a good man, perfect without reproach, but he can not give the same happiness.
"Hello, Honey. How are you doing, son?" Tiana could not help her smile.
"I'm good, Ma. How's Mama doing? It has been a long time since we talked. I miss you so much."
That friendly and cheerful answer still sounded so familiar. Tiana's heart always manages to warm up.
"Of course I'm good. I don't have to work hard anymore. All day just relaxing inside the house."
Tiana answered half in jest. "But after you leave here, sometimes you get bored and miss you. How'this?" he continued with a whimper.
"Oh my goodness, Ma. I miss you a lot too. I haven't called because I don't want to interrupt, because I'm afraid of the wrong time, given our time difference. I didn't think Mama would call first" Aeleasha said happily.
"Ah, no, not at all, Ma!" Aeleasha immediately denied. "I'm just taking a leisurely walk and exercising in the morning right now. My husband and son are still sleeping."
"Ah, thank goodness I'm not bothering you." Tiana exhaled her breath of relief. Pause for a while, wet his lips while convincing himself before saying his point.
"Darling, I actually wanted to talk to you about something, but was a little afraid to say it" Tiana said in the end.
"What's up, Ma? Just tell me what you want to say."
"Look, I know your relationship with Rafael has ended clearly. Sometimes I feel in Rafael's heart there is something unresolved. You know, right? To this day, he is still not married. I feel like she's still afraid to start another relationship." Tiana started to explain.
Meanwhile across the phone, Aeleasha fell silent. Instantly seethed the guilt that he had long buried. The woman remembers the years she spent with Rafael.
The years of marriage that couldn't even make him open his heart to a man as good as the angel. An unfair marriage for Rafael.
Aeleasha chose to let go of the marriage because she did not want to hurt Rafael any longer.
However, after hearing the words of the former mother-in-law, the woman again felt guilty.
Hearing the silence from across, Tiana instantly read his words. "You don't misunderstand me. Mama's saying this isn't to make you feel guilty" she said in a panic.
"It's okay, Ma," replied Aeleasha who was actually feeling bad.
"Over these two years, I've let her do whatever she wants, but after two years, it's beginning to feel more and more emptiness in our home. After divorcing you, Rafael never brought any woman into our house."
"He was always busy with his work. Never once thought of his life with his family." Tiana complained at length. Both fingertips now he massage on his temple.
"I've actually talked to Rafael many times about marriage, but the boy never listened to me."
"Even I've threatened him by all means, but still stubborn." Tiana continued, weary intonation rang out from the word for word the woman said.
"I think you need your help right now, honey." The woman revealed her meaning carefully. "Rafael won't listen to me at all. Maybe he'll listen to you."
Aeleasha was silent for a moment. Doubt to accept Tians' request at this time. He was not afraid to face Rafael. But he was afraid to disturb her. He was afraid that his appearance would only make things more messy.
"What should I say to Rafael, Ma?" Aeleasha finally asked skeptically.
Tiana seemed to be thinking, giving a momentary pause to give a proper answer. "There's actually something you know if you're willing to help me. Actually, yesterday Rafael brought a girl to our house."
Slightly surprised, there was relief that lingered in Aeleasha's heart when she heard it. "Isn't that good news?" tanyanya enthusiastic.
"That's because I had threatened to bring my future wife to me that day. At first I just wanted to talk because I was actually trying to match her up to my friends' children."
"It was unexpected that Rafael actually brought a woman home." Tiana gave a short pause, for a moment her breath came out. "However, something threatened is inconclusive, isn't it?"
Aeleasha nodded her head understandingly. "Then, what kind of woman was she carrying, Ma?"
Tiana smiled slightly. "This is the problem. Unfortunately, I really like this girl. Speaking of his name, he has the same nickname as you. Her name is Alesha."
The happy voice that Aeleasha felt as the woman spoke made the woman smile. It was predictable that Tiana was currently smiling as well.
"Well, really?" ask Aeleasha enthusiastically.
"Yes, that's right," Tiana replied happily, before continuing seriously.
"I don't think I want to lose this golden opportunity. I really wanted to keep her from leaving our house" Tiana said with low intonation. "However, Rafael .. he kept making excuses when I told them to get married."
Aeleasha was still listening carefully. Now he landed his body on a chair in the garden to relax his joints.
"So, I'm asking you to persuade Rafael to marry me. Can you?" pinta Tiana expectantly. Not just hope. To Tiana, Aeleasha was the only person she could rely on for this matter right now.
Aeleasha closed her eyes for a moment, took a breath while neutralizing her doubts and was very confused. If you accept the request of a woman who has been considered like her own biological mother.
He, he doesn't know what to say. If you refuse it, you will not be able to live quietly because of the guilt of Rafael_ her ex-husband who is only considered a brother because he can never love the golden-hearted man.
The woman bit her lip for a moment. "Alright, Ma. I'll try."
To be continued...