
The day that awaited arrived, where Lulu invited Leon to meet his parents in the village. Driving a private vehicle, Leon drove his lover and his future wife to the birthplace of the woman.
Summarizing Lulu's springy fingers and then giving a kiss on the back of the beloved lover's hand. "I don't know what you're thinking, but I just want to say one thing to you, no matter what happens we face together. I wouldn't have stayed silent if your parents didn't agree with this relationship. I will try to melt the hearts of your father and mother. I promise, Neko-chan."
The magnetic voice was able to bring calm to Lulu. The anxiety that had held him for some time ago slowly evaporated in the air. He believed, as long as there was Leon by his side, all problems could be resolved. Even if the problem is severe, Leon is able to solve it.
"Are we there, Lu?" leon asked as he drove his four-wheeled vehicle. The potholes make him extra careful so that their heads do not stumble on the top of the car.
"It's still about 60 meters away, ma'am. Front three, you take left. Straight about 20 meters, later meet the rickety house, well that's my parents' house."
Leon ruffled Lulu's hair then brought her close to the lips. He kisses the top of his lover's head with love.
"Let's get rickety, but you have a shelter. We must be thankful to God for His provision."
Head looked up. Lulu is very anxious about Leon's attitude that changes into adulthood. He was like seeing the figure of the father in his lover.
"Yes, bring it."
"Let's bring it up, which is important practice," Leon said as he turned the steering wheel into a simple house courtyard that looked quite beautiful and cool.
The one-story building with the top covered with tile, while the body part of the bamboo webbing looks simple, but very comfortable to live in. There are many green plants planted in the yard of the house. Green trees towered above the clouds, making the house even cooler.
Leon turns off the car engine, then turns the body to open the door for Lulu. The girl's palm began to sweat when she saw the door open wide. Looks like Lulu's father and mother have been waiting for their daughter's arrival.
"This is my house, Mas. I'm sorry if you're not happy to be in this rickety house" whispered Lulu.
Leon actually gave the sweetest smile for the heart to show his dimples on both corners of the lips. "No problem. I even felt like I stayed here for a long time. The air is cool, and far from the hustle and bustle of the metropolis."
Take a deep breath, hold it for a while and then exhale slowly. By squeezing the palm, Lulu said a greeting to the residents of the house. "Assalamu a'laikum, sir, Ma'am. It's Lulu."
Both of Lulu's parents who were in the kitchen rushed to run when they heard the voice of her favorite child. It seems they are competing to be able to meet the princess just wayangnya it. However, their movements slowed down when they saw a tall man standing next to Lulu.
"Wa'alaikum salam" the couple replied almost simultaneously. The body froze in place, the gaze of the eyes staring straight at Leon.
Lulu greets both her parents followed by Leon who does the same.
"Parents and Mothers, how? Just be healthy, right? Sorry, Lulu just got home because in the city a lot of work and it's hard to take time off."
"Alhamdulillah, be healthy," answered Lulu's parents. The middle-aged couple was still confused to see another man being carried by his son. Lulu had never brought any man into their home.
"Lu, who are you taking?" asked Mother Lulu to distract from the handsome figure in front of her. As a normal woman, of course Fatimah ma'am was fascinated by Leon's good looks.
"I-"
Lulu immediately grabbed the father's hand and said, "Sir, how about we go in first? Later Lulu obviouslyin inside."
"Ah, yes. That's really. We better talk in Dalem aja. Not good to see the neighbor." His father Lulu pulled his wife's hand, then helped her sit on the chair. "Mas, in! Sorry if the house is ugly." The middle-aged man behaved as wise as possible even though he was actually curious about who the man Lulu invited to the house. Could it be that the man was Lulu's lover?
"Sit down, Mas" Lulu told Leon. Leon nodded, then sat across from Lulu's old man's wicker chair.
The man who works as a surgeon at Persada International Hospital is like a prisoner on trial. The look of intimidation was given by Mr. Idris and his wife, but Leon did not hesitate in the least. He was rather relaxed, as if accustomed to facing such a difficult situation.
"Mom, please make a drink first for Lulu and her friend," said Mr. Idris melted the atmosphere.
The eyes of Fatimah are glaring. "But, Sir-"
Mr. Idris returned his wife's gaze as if beckoning the woman to rush up to the kitchen.
"Good, sir." Finally, Fatimah resigned. The sharp eyes of Mr. Idris shrunk his courage.
Mr. Idris was still watching Leon from head to toe, there was not a single part that did not escape his sight. He already had a premonition that this man before him was Lulu's lover. However, he would immediately ask after Lulu and her friend had rested.
"Please drink, Mother." Ms. Fatimah invited her guests to drink her warm tea.
"Thank you, ma'am," replied Leon. Leon and Lulu take a sip of the brown liquid on the table. The throat feels dry due to a long trip that takes approximately 6 hours.
After a long moment of silence, Lulu nudged Leon's arm to express the purpose and purpose of his arrival here. Lulu was convinced that the father was waiting for their explanation.
"Egem ... Sir, Ma. First, let me introduce you to my name Leon. I am Lulu's boyfriend. My arrival here is not just to be happy, but because there is something else to tell you both." Leon opened the conversation, while Lulu was only kamit, offering prayers to the Supreme Lord, may all go well according to plan.
Lulu's parents were still silent to let Leon explain what he meant by coming here. Seeing Lulu's parents who seemed focused on paying attention, Leon continued his words when there was no further rebuttal or answer.
Ms. Fatimah bought eyes, quite surprised at the intention of Leon's arrival to her home, while Mr. Idris just beards. It was already suspected that the man and Lulu had a special relationship. If not, why would Lulu bring another man home.
"Lu? So far you never tell me if you take each other's men," said Mrs Fatimah, asking Lulu directly about Leon's words.
"Yes, Mom sorry. Lulu hasn't told me about it yet because Lulu wasn't sure about Leon. As time went on and Leon had serious intentions, Lulu just asked Leon permission to be father and mother," replied Lulu.
"What Lulu said was right. All this time I was always waiting for Lulu to introduce me to her parents. I didn't force Lulu to introduce me to the two of you immediately. I let Lulu until she was absolutely sure and after that I came here, asked Mr. Dan's permission to marry Lulu," Leon replied politely.
"You know how our family is, son Leon? We're not from a rich family like Leon Nak. My job and Lulu's mom's just a gardener, no steady income. We are not from a distinguished family either." Mr. Idris tells Leon the true circumstances of his family. Before it was too late, he better tell me everything so that there are no regrets later on.
Leon smiled broadly. "Already, Sir. Lulu told me everything. I don't mind, neither do my Dad and Mom. They accepted Lulu and her family with open arms."
However, Mr. Idris has not been so sure about taking off the princess. He again said, "You sure you can accept Lulu with all her flaws? Not ashamed of having poor and uneducated in-laws like us?"
"I'm very sure, sir. If I really sincerely love Lulu, shouldn't I accept her parents with open arms? I do not care about the educational background of Father and Mother, the most important thing for me is the blessing of both of you. I want to make Lulu a wife and mother for my children." Leon meant it with his words.
Mr. Idris stared at Leon's pair of brown beads, looking for a speck of lies there. However, there was nothing there but seriousness.
Sighing deeply and deeply, he said, "If it is like that, I leave everything to my son. The one who is doing it all is Lulu. If you are serious and not serious intentions, I'm blessed" said Mr. Idris. While Lulu is happy, she accepts that her son is married to the man she loves.
Looking towards Lulu. "What are you, Lu? Seriously not with Leon's son?" ask the father to Lulu
Lulu nodded confidently. "Seriously, Sir. Lulu is in love with Mas Leon and wants to be his wife."
Mrs Fatimah looked towards Mr. Idris. The man whose hair was starting to whiten just nodded. If indeed his favorite daughter is convinced, they as parents can only give their best blessing and prayer.
***
On the other hand, the arrival of Lulu in the hometown made Juragan Tatang foggy. The middle-aged man who is after Lulu to become his fifth wife asks his men to take her to Lulu's parents' house. Plans to propose to the girl because she can't bear to marry the girl who is still sealed. However, the news of Lulu's wedding plans with the city's young man made the fury in her smolder.
"Take me to Lulu's house now! Damn how dare he marry another man. All this time I waited for him to come back," said Juragan Tatang with emotion. His men immediately delivered Juragan Tatang to Lulu's house.
"Okay, Juragan," replied his men firmly.
"Lulu! Fatimah! Idris! Get out of you all! How dare you lie to me!" yelled Juragan in front of Lulu's house. All of them who heard the screams of Juragan Tatang immediately went outside the house.
"Ju .. Tatang. Juragan Tatang is here?" asked Fatimah with a trembling body. The glint of emotion from the man's eyes further frightened him.
Arrogant and haughty the Tatang master replied, "What if I came here. Can't! If I hadn't come here, I wouldn't have known that Lulu would be married to a city man."
"You're too late, baby, you can break a promise. You said you'd marry me to your only child, but what proof? You even want to marry him to another man. Your outrageousness!" juragan Tatang. The man's screaming voice made the neighbors crowding in front of Lulu's house.
"Juragan Tatang has no right to be angry at my mother!" Lulu came forward, defending the mother.
"Lu" said Fatimah, reminding her son.
Tatang's wand lifted into the air and pointed at Lulu's face using the wand. "How dare you be with me! You snot boy!"
Mr. Idris pulls Lulu, hides his beloved son behind. "I'm sorry we're the Scouts. I don't know what the agreement is between the Juragan and my wife. But for sure, I did approve of Lulu getting married by her choice because I wanted to see her happy" she replied meekly. However, Mr. Idris' answer even makes Juragan Tatang even more angry to hear it.
"Damn it! You guys have lied to me. I loaned you money on Lulu's bail, but I broke my promise. You son of a bitch!" Again and again the Tatang Scouts rebuked Lulu's parents.
Fatimah's head was down. "Sorry, Juragan. Me and my family will pay the debt I borrowed from you."
Then Juragan Tatang asked Lulu's mother to return the debt and interest. He was so upset about Fatimah's behavior.
Leon walks forward as a hero and will pay all of his future mother-in-law's debts until paid off.
"If so you pay the debt plus the interest of 20%. If not, then I'm putting you both in jail!"
The head that was lowered quickly lifted. Ms. Fatimah was quite surprised by the words of the Tatang photographer. "Why wear flowers, Juragan?"
"Well, no problem. As long as Ms. Fatimah's debt is paid off, you should never step foot in this house again. There will be black on top of white for everything to be clear!" leon said in the end.
"OKAY. I don't want to stay in this rickety house too long either. Hmh!" The scout spit on the ground.
Then had his men give notes of debt plus interest to Leon. Leon was willing to pay all the debt and interest given by Juragan Tatang. Think of it as a reward for the willingness of Lulu's father and mother for giving her blessing.
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