My father's charm
Chapter 29 - Meeting Shireen

Carrying 2 large plastic bags containing souvenirs from the City of Jogja, Shireen breezed into a small house owned by Alka. "Jiang, everyone!" sweep it from the door.

The children who were playing in the living room as well as a relaxing place, turned to the origin of the voice including Lilis as well.

"Aunt Iren!" raline let out a jubilant jump, and she ran and hugged Shireen so tightly that Varrel did the same.

"How are you?" ask Shireen.

"We miss so much, Auntie!" answer Varrel.

"really?"

Raline nodded.

"Aunty where have you been?" ask Varrel.

"Tante's got business, sorry to not tell you," Shireen smiled.

Sean crawled closer to Shireen, wanting to ask for a sling.

Shireen grabbed the baby's body and carried it. "Tante brought your gifts, there are also Grandma, Alka's father, Aunt Lisa, Uncle Aldi and Bella" he said.

"Well, thanks!" Raline laughed happily dismantling the contents of the plastic.

"Alka know you've come home?" ask Lilis.

"No, Bi."

"Why?"

"You gave him a surprise" Shireen replied with a smile.

Lilis followed what the woman in front of her was doing.

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By 5pm, Alka was back home. Raline ran over to him and hugged him with a cheerful face.

"Dad's daughter can already smile" Alka praised.

"Dad, I'm so happy today. Aunt Iren has come" said Raline.

"Is that right, Ma?"

"Yes, he came here this morning" replied Lilis.

"Why didn't he tell me?"

"Alka, there are souvenirs from Shireen for you!" lilis.

"Yes, Dad. Aunt Iren brought a lot of souvenirs for us," Raline chattered.

"Good, if you make you happy." Alka menoel his daughter's nose. "Dad, take a shower, yeah!" continue walking to the room.

Open the door and then close it again. He contacted Shireen, and soon the woman answered his call. "Hello, Mum!"

"Why don't you let me know if you're home?"

"Mas Alka, want us to meet until we have to report it?" not answering and asking back.

Alka fell silent, somehow her attitude became even stranger. In fact, Shireen was a nobody but was able to make his heart difficult to understand.

"Alka Mas!" call Shireen.

"Yes, not really. It's just...."

"What's all, Mom?"

"Mas, I'm driving. If you want to talk how will we meet tomorrow?"

"Forget it, Shireen. Focus on driving, be careful on the road!" Alka hung up. He patted his forehead slowly, almost he misspoke and made the woman misunderstand.

Shireen chuckled after receiving a call from Alka. "Tell me, if you like me!" confidently.

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Today Varrel has returned to school, Alka delivering her son as usual. After that, he went to the laundry and catering.

"Morning, Mas Alka!" shireen was so warm.

"Morning too!" Alka put on a cold face.

"What message do you want?" shireen asked with such an adorable face.

"Why is he so attractive, anyway?"

"Mas Alka, why silence?"

Alka looks wrong.

"Mas, what side dish do you want? Or if I need to cook at Mas Alka's house?"

"Yes, I can!" alka answered unconsciously.

Shireen smiled at her.

"Sorry!" Alka did not look Shireen in the eye.

"Yes, it's okay."

"Order pepes, stir-fry kale and tempeh stew."

"Alright, wait!" Shireen showed her best smile.

Alka offered the money, then hurriedly left.

Shireen saw him withhold a smile.

"Shireen!"

The woman looked.

"Mama!"

"Who was that guy?"

"Catering customers only, Ma."

"You look very familiar to him."

"Yes, because maybe we meet every day" Shireen said.

"Are you sure he's just a regular customer?"

"Yes, Ma."

"Remember Shireen, your future husband will be returning to the country in the near future. Don't fuck around!" Mama Ratih reminded.

"Yes, Ma." Shireen's face turned moody.

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