
" Where's Mama, Bi ?" Riland asked while holding Melisa's hand suddenly so that the girl did not run away.
Melisa looked astonished at Riland's hand. "Ma-Mama ?" Melisa asked with a frown because she didn't understand. "A-what does this mean, sir ? Ask her again, because at this time Riland tightly linked her fingers and brought Melisa into the house with a little coercion. Melisa's hard work equalized her steps.
Riland did not answer, all he did was take Melisa across room after room of the mansion. Until finally they arrive in the backyard that has been conjured into a place to eat so comfortable.
There have been a lot of people there, and it's true Riland said. Most of them are old people. "Well that's it they're coming !" Say a woman who still looks beautiful even though she is no longer young. He welcomed Melisa and Riland with great enthusiasm.
The woman walked over to Riland and Melisa who were still standing in the door frame. "Mama" said Riland with a smile. While down there Riland increasingly tighten his finger link because Melisa began to rebel to separate.
" Today don't call me Father or Boss. Call me Riland aja" whispered Riland with a smile, just before the middle-aged woman arrived before the two.
"A- what ? Gi-how does that mean ?" Melisa asked worriedly.
Not even Riland answered the question, the middle-aged woman had already gone first and spoke "So this is Melisa ? Riland many stories about you, deserve or very geulis (beautiful) like this," he said with a Sundanese dialect that is so thick.
"Yes Ma, this is Melisa" said Riland. He kissed the woman's cheek without letting go of her hand at Melisa.
"I'm Riland's Mama. Glad to finally meet you, too," she also gave a greeting through a kiss on the cheek. Just like he did with his son.
Melisa returned the greeting awkwardly. He really did not understand what was going on. He looked at Riland who was smiling. The man looks happy because the mother can accept the presence of Melisa well.
"Come here, Mama knows each other," asked Mama Riland to Melisa. But, the girl was difficult to move because Riland's hand was still grasping her tightly.
Mama Riland also looked at the tight grip of her son's hand on Melisa. "Riland, why is Melisa's gini being held hostage ? Let go first ! Mama wants to know him and the others,"
"Look for me, Ma. She's shy" said Riland.
"Don't be shy... Let's meet up first ! They'll be your family later, too,"
"Eh ?" Melisa's eyes are breaking. He really doesn't understand what's going on.
A man who was no longer young came over. His face still looks handsome even though it has been decorated with several wrinkles. His body was tall like Riland.
"Eh ari Papa from anywhere ? This is our future daughter-in-law has come," said Riland's mother to the man who Melisa believed to be her boss' father.
"Me-daughter-in-law ? Se-it looks like mom was wrong. Sa-I is not-" Suddenly Melisa's throat felt dry and she was difficult to breathe until she stuttered while talking.
"It's Melisa, Pa," cut Riland fast. He didn't let Melisa finish her sentence.
Melisa looked at Riland with bulging eyes along with lips that were moving and a little manyuning. Trying to say something from his mouth.
Melisa's body trembled, her heart pounding crazily and her hands that joined Riland were already wet from sweat.
Not only Riland's parents welcomed their arrival. But also the sister who was about to get married soon came close to them. "Tuh kaaan's... I'm sure if you guys must be anything. Your ads make a baper. I'm Indira, Riland's sister. It's great to finally meet Kak Melisa directly," said the younger brother no less warm.
Melisa just smiled awkwardly in response to it. It all happened so suddenly and unexpectedly. Currently Melisa can still stand on both feet in a sane state was something extraordinary.
"Yuk Dira, invite Melisa to meet the others," asked Mama Riland and this time both Melisa and Riland could not refuse because Mama Riland and her sister were a little pushy.
"Remember not to call me by the word Father or Boss" whispered Riland reminded before Melisa left her side. Leaving Riland and his father.
Several times Melisa turned her head to Riland as if asking for help. Confusion, anxiety, and fear were mixed in his heart at this moment.
He could not believe that Riland had brought him to meet the man's extended family without giving him a second thought. And even crazier, everyone thought that he was Riland's lover. If Melisa had known, she would have rejected it.
Inevitably Melisa answers "yes" if someone asks about her relationship with Riland. He doesn't want to make a drama by telling the truth. Melisa believes Riland must have had a special reason why she did it. And Melisa will ask about this later. After this lunch is over.
Long ago Melisa began to get used to doing the drama. Drama if he is the lover of Riland. He also did not expect if the Riland family welcomed him warmly. Though Melisa told me about her simple family but no one looked down on her.
Even Mama Riland and one of her tantiums invited Melisa to go to the mall together on the upcoming Sunday. Melisa answered that she had to ask Riland.
"duh... This is a prospective ghost dream pisan (banget). Any permission with the husband," said Aunt Riland with a loud voice until Riland looked at Melisa.
Deg !
Melisa's heart almost jumped out of place when she saw Riland smiling warmly at her. Melisa quickly shifted her gaze because of Riland's shady eyes, not safe for her heart health.
"Where do you want to take Melisa ?" Asked Riland who was now sitting on the armrest of Melisa's chair. Her voice was so warm it didn't seem as sluggish as when the man was at work.
"I am a possessive person. I don't like Melisa going with anyone. Isn't that right, honey?" riland continued while smiling gently at Melisa who currently saw him in disbelief. His eyes are perfectly rounded with his lips slightly open.
"It's the same Mama, no one," protested the mother did not accept.
"Ask a lot of money the same Riland, keep us shopping. If Riland is stingy, only Mel ! Find the others !" Aunty's voice is heating up.
Instead of being angry, Riland's laughter broke out because of it. "Don't ! If Melisa's looking for another, who am I ? I want the same Melisa a. already very dear to her," Sahut Riland.
Then Mama Riland and her aunt talked to each other again. But none of their words went into Melisa's head. Melisa's world stopped turning as Riland said "i want to be the same Melisa someone. It's a real pity to be with her,"
Melisa realized this was just a charade, but what Riland had just said made her heart not okay.
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