[54]

The vacation labeled honeymoon aka spending time with Arini is over. It's time to get back to activities because Richard actually has a lot to do.

"Are you going straight to Surabaya?" asked Rusdi to make sure. Yesterday's trip home was filled with Richard's information that he would soon fly to Surabaya with his wife. No need to bring anything, everything can be bought there. Just bring yourself or one suitcase, the important thing is that Arini is not far from Richard.

"Yes, sir, because I've been waiting there too. As well as introducing Arini to the family there." Richard smiled slightly. "For mom and dad, I plan to bring them to introduce them after I finish my business in Kalimantan. Probably next month. No problem, right sir, ma'am?"

Rusdi shook his head slowly. "The important thing is to take care of Arini for you. Don't make her sad, let alone cry. If you really can't take care of Arini and give her love, just give her back to me. Even in your old age, you'll still be able to make Arini happy."

Richard immediately moved to his seat. He immediately took Rusdi's hand and grasped it tightly. "I will not do that. not because this is just the beginning of our marriage, but you can trust me, I have been married. I know the meaning of loyalty and affection. I have proven myself that my love is not a toy to Arini, right? I don't care that my life could have been threatened because of yesterday's accident. But I proved that I meant what I said to Arini."

Rusdi nodded and patted Richard's shoulder lightly. "I believe you can prove your words."

"I'm ready," Arini said as she picked up her suitcase. "You know what's wrong with Richard?" Arini innocently asked. She also didn't hear whatever her father and husband were talking about. 

"Nothing." Richard laughed. "Come on when you're ready. The driver is also waiting."

"Right now?" asked love, who had just come out of the kitchen area. There was a large paper bag that she carried with some difficulty. "I haven't finished bringing you food yet, Rin. Richard also likes Mrs. Marni's dodol, right? It's being prepared."

"Mom," Arini moaned in frustration. "Don't bring so much. I can't carry it on the plane later."

"Really? By plane or train?" asked Kasih in surprise.

"Plane mom." Arini let out a long sigh. "Even though I told you not to bring much."

"That's a shame." Kasih looked sad. 

"Just reduce it mom." Rusdi intervened. So that his wife is not very sad. Changes in his wife's treatment began to be felt in terms of assessing the son-in-law. Not because Richard is rich and doesn't seem to be showing off, but the way Richard treats Arini is different and that's what makes Kasih believe, Richard won't make Arini sad.

"Yes. Wait a minute. I have prepared the questions."

"No need mom. It will be a hassle," said Arini while following her mother's steps into the kitchen. Wanting to unload the contents of the paper bag, that's for sure.

"Rin, let it go. just bring what you can carry, especially the dodol. It's true what your mom said, I like it. After all, mom has gone to the trouble of preparing it, it must be appreciated."

Those words made Arini frown but she didn't want to argue. What her husband said was true. But also he could not bear to make his mother bother like this. even though he had been warned to bring just enough. his mother was stubborn.

In the kitchen, his mother immediately separated and put what could be carried and was not too burdensome. But his movements also seemed to slow down more and more. Which made Arini suspicious.

"Mom," Arini called softly. "What's wrong mom?"

Kasih wiped the corner of her wet eyes. "There's nothing."

"Why are you crying?" Arini pulled her mother to sit at the dining table. "Why, did I make a mistake? Yes mom, I brought this. It's just reduced because we want to take a plane so we don't have to bother later there."

Her mother shook her head. "It's a normal problem. I'm not angry. You usually also refuse what mom brings."

"Yes, how can I not refuse, what I brought was a big bag. Who can carry it all the way to the station until I get a taxi?" Arini frowned. "Even though there's Richard now, but still, an airplane is a bit different from a train or a car."

"Yeah-yeah." Kasih smiled slightly. "I didn't expect you to be someone's wife now. I'm sorry for doubting your husband yesterday. it turns out that he really loves you. good too. Seems like he respects his parents too."

Arini smiled widely. "I pray that we will always be happy, mom, and that his life will be a blessing too."

"Yes, rin. I will definitely pray for you." Kasih rubbed Arini's cheek. Her proud daughter would now follow her husband wherever he went. She didn't know where their household would go, as long as they were still in the corridor and not messing around, her mother would support them. She doesn't want to interfere too much in Arini's household affairs later. After all, Arini can judge good and bad things. He is only limited to reminders and advisors. 

That's what I talked about with Rusdi during the last vacation. What they will do after Arini's departure later.

"Are you still working later?" asked the mother with a glint in her eye. "I don't want to interfere, let alone want to know if you can still give me my monthly money. Not at all. The money you give me every month, I save. I don't use too much. I just live with my father. We don't rent a house; we only use electricity. I don't need to eat luxuriously; the important thing is that it's a blessing and most of it comes from my own garden."

"I don't know yet mom. Richard never forbids me to do anything."

"If I may advise you, just work. Your own money is not to brag in front of your husband. It's for you to work because your husband won't be by your side forever. Thank God you got a father who really loves you. If your Richard is new. Yes, I pray that he will love you forever, so I'm not worried about a household storm called infidelity. The problem is that once cheating, there will be no repercussions. Just like gambling. Addicted."

"Yes mom." Arini laughed. 

"So that you don't keep quiet about enjoying her husband's money. Even though it's small, it's better with your own money. You're still young, utilize your age and skills."

"Yes, I'll talk to Richard about this later. There are still many things I haven't talked to Richard about."

"That's it. Call mom every day. Don't no. don't forget your parents are here. mom and dad don't expect you to visit every day. Mom and dad know you have your own life out there. But I just want to hear your news."

Arini became sad. "Mom can really make me want to cry."

"That's the truth. If mom doesn't call you, you never want to call. Don't you know how parents feel when they miss you?"

"Yes."

"Don't just say yes rin."

"Yes, I'm a mom."

"You'll become a mother later and you'll know what kind of nagging is for children."

"Yes, I was pregnant first, mom. Now I'm not even pregnant yet."

"I pray that it will be quick. Your son must be handsome like his father if he's a boy."

"Yes."

"If it's a girl, she'll be as pretty as mom."

"Ih!" Arini laughed. She hugged her mother tightly to show how much she loved this middle-aged woman. "Thank you for being a great mom to Arini, mom. Arini really loves mom."