The Missing Mentari
the dinner chaos happened

Evening has arrived..

the atmosphere in the night was again conducive after the commotion this afternoon after Dani's return. Now they all come down from their respective rooms to prepare dinner except for Dani and Santi who are still in their rooms.

in the kitchen there were some art cooking for their dinner. Because Rida can't cook so hire people to cook for herself and her family.

Rida had gone down with her husband as well as Milly who was already at the dinner table waiting for everyone to come.

"have you eaten miles?"

"no Tan, I'm waiting for you all first"

Food is ready to be served on the table. This is the menu they usually eat. The three of them sat back on their benches.

"ma.. Dani and his wife don't have dinner together?"

Hearing that, Rida immediately stared fiercely at her husband. His hand that was holding the centong to scoop the rice suddenly came to a halt.

"what did Mama offer them for? If Dani later mama prepare but for his wife mama does not care" he said.

Herman heard the answer from his wife.

"you can't be so ma.. Dani's wife also needs a human to eat. He's our son-in-law"

BRACKET..

Rida slammed her centong on the floor and made a loud noise.

"adequate pa! Don't call that girl my daughter-in-law.. I don't have a daughter-in-law like her. If you care, papa will go there.. Mama wants to eat with Milly"

Not wanting to argue back, Herman could only sit back and eat the food his wife had prepared on her plate. With feelings that were still emotional, Rida also sat herself down violently. She also put her food in rough because she was still upset by her husband's words.

Not long after, Dani was seen. This time he was not alone and went down with his wife to the dinner table. Dani who is disciplined, he already knows if it's time for dinner.

"luck baby.."

Santi is actually still afraid to come down. But with her husband's coercion she came down to eat with her family. Even so, he stood behind the husband not to see the face of his in-laws.

Seeing that Dani was already at the dining table, everyone seemed silent. But Rida's eyes were again irritated by seeing the girl go down with her child.

"wait a minute!"

When Dani pulled a chair for his wife to sit down, but was held back by her mother's words.

"he can't eat here!" emphatically.

Dani was shocked to hear this word of her mother. While Santi felt bad and went back to hide his body behind her husband's body.

"why ma? He needs to eat too.. Did you forbid me to eat too?"

"you may. but he's not. He's not family here!"

"ma.. She's not a stranger, but she's my wife.. I can't let him starve.. Mama how the hell is that?!"

Again, the commotion between mother and child was heard again. Milly had noticed Dani and Santi who were standing not far from where she was sitting. Seeing Dani's assertiveness in his wife's defense and the tenderness and care Dani gives his wife makes Milly a little envious.

Stiff Dani turns out to be as romantic as it is when dealing with the person he loves. Milly also stared dislikefully at the girl who had already snatched up her future husband, she thought.

Santi was back caught off guard by the commotion of her husband and her father-in-law was caused by her. She also grabbed her husband's shirt to understand the code.

"mas.. It's all right.. You just eat, I'm fine not to eat"

with Santi's answer, it makes Dani even more disliked. He looked at his wife and made Santi bow his head.

"what are you talking about? I won't let you not eat. You haven't eaten since noon, have you? Don't listen to my mama, sit down and eat" Dani said.

"but mas.."

"Dani!!"

Hearing from his mother, Dani so not care. He slammed his glass and dropped it on the floor.

PRAAANGGGS..

"what are you doing Dani?!"

Dani's sharp eyes were fixed on her mother who was still being selfish.

"mama doesn't want Santi to join the sit-in? Alrighty.. I'll eat out with him"

"you can't eat out of Dani!"

"haaaa.. You fucking girl.. He's been fooling my son!" inner Rida screamed.

"Aunty is okay?"

Rida who was adjusting her breath, she turned to Milly who was standing next to her while stroking her shoulder slowly.

"Tante is okay, son.. I don't know why Dani's been like this since the girl came"

"aunty doesn't have to think.. Let's eat again"

Herman, who had been silent since the commotion, had finished his meal. He did not say a word to his wife and immediately left the dining table.

Her husband's behavior made Rida surprised because she was not used to seeing her husband finish eating without saying hello away. Herman left first because he was sick of hearing the commotion his wife was making. He is eager to defend his son and son-in-law but Rida is very stubborn. Herman's lectures won't get into his brain.

***

"mas Dani's.. Where are we going these nights?"

"eat.have you not asked much" he said.

hearing the strong tone from her husband, Santi fell silent. She did not dare to rebuke her husband for being emotional. Even Dani was carrying her car a little fast, and it freaked her out a little.

"mas.. Slowly"

But Dani didn't seem to hear his words. The rate is getting higher. Santi was powerless to hold back his fear at this moment. Her fear made her cry begging her husband not to take the vehicle quickly.

"mas.. I beg you. Don't speed me scared.."

"mas Dani's.."

The sobbing of Santi made Dani realize.he then slowed down the speed of his car, then he pulled his car aside and stopped his vehicle.

"i'm afraid of you.."

Dani who felt guilty immediately grabbed his small body. He felt Santi's great vibration caused by him.

"forgive me, baby.. I'm sorry" Dani felt guilty.

Santi's cry was still heard, faithfully Dani continued to hug him giving his wife that calmness. After 10 minutes of crying, Santi's cries began to subside remaining just a handful.

"forgive me Santi.. I can't control my anger. I'm so mad at Mom and I'm taking it out here.. I'm sorry"

"no mas.. You're not wrong. It's yes"

Dani also sighed heavily "let's eat first and enjoy the night together"

"ah you. Rich is dating"

"we're dating again.."

Their sadness had now turned into a laugh. Santi's joy even though he has not fully recovered, he can still comfort her husband's heart.how not dear try Dani treated like that.

Dani drove his car back, this time carrying it at standard speed. After a long tour, he took his wife to eat in a modern cafe. There Dani ordered various food menus that he would try with his wife.

"wahs.. Looks good"

Santi was very tempted when he saw the dish they ordered was ready on the table.

"eat. Spend it"

Devastatingly, Santi started eating all that food. Dani who noticed his wife was eating a faint smile. Maybe if people bring Santi will feel embarrassed because the village behavior is still felt. Dani doesn't feel that way. Instead he considers if Santi is what he is and he is proud of it.

"forgive me my mom, baby.. We eat out" said Dani felt sad because the umpteenth time his wife was rejected by her own mother.

"it's okay, man.. I understand, my mother has not been able to accept my life.. Maybe next time we can eat together like a harmonious family"

"do you hate my mother?"

Hearing the question from the husband made his meal delayed for a moment.

"the eum.. Why do I hate my mom? My mother was my mother too, even though I never hated my mother." said Santi sincerely.

Hearing that, Dani was a little shocked. His kindness cannot be doubted. He smiled and kissed his wife's palm repeatedly.

"you're so good, baby, you should be proud to have a daughter-in-law as good as you, not the other way around"

Santi smiled hearing that line from her husband. They continued their dinner. By eating out, the atmosphere of the second day of lovebirds is a little light. Instead of eating at home, there are problems. It is better to be outside while spending time together.