TRIBAL SABUNG
Chapters. 24 - Welcoming Party -

The result of the Sky abduction case was pure criminal. When the boy heard the news, he was about to protest. But all that back he swallowed round and round considering the sky had no solid evidence. The number he had deliberately recorded, and handed over to the authorities, turned out to be inactive.

At first, Sky suspected that it was all Yohan's work. But it was irrefutable when he came home, and found the young man sighing in relief upon seeing him. Not only that, Yohan met him alone to apologize, feeling remiss as an aide. The sky forgave him.

After that, time swirled fast. The sky spent his time training with Yohan. Sometimes he came to the Nusantara Union, fighting with Ivano and other children.

Until it is not felt, already six months Sky living with the Sanjaya family. Fuji has been visibly agitated from the end of the month. Anxious waiting for a decision from the court, there was even the incident of Sky being kidnapped. Fuji almost fainted upon hearing the news of the abduction and hugged Sky tightly as soon as the boy returned home.

“What if they reject the Sky appointment?” One night Fuji asked her husband in the bedroom.

“It won't happen, just relax, baby.” Regi as a good husband, trying to calm the wife.

The next morning, a letter came from the court. Fuji accepted it with trembling hands. The nearly half-century-old woman opened and read it carefully with Regi beside her.

A line from the court made Fuji's knee limp. The woman was unsteady and swiftly Regi immediately hugged her from behind. The sky standing in front was also shocked, moreover he was also just as anxious as his foster parents.

“Accepted...,” Fuji whispered softly, tears falling down her cheeks. “They accept it, Regi!”

The middle-aged man heaved a sigh of relief, despite not showing his emotions. Actually, he also hopes anxiously awaiting the court's decision. Fuji spread out his arms, looking at the sky standing with a doubtful and anxious look.

“My boy! my son, Sky!” exciting Fuji.

A moment of Dumb Sky before he ran into Fuji's embrace. He who always did not expect any family would accept him. The sky that always thought everything was fine as long as he was with the orphanage children. Didn't expect to feel this happy when everyone finally recognized him as the son of Regi and Fuji.

“Ma-mama!” although a little stammered, finally Heaven was able to say those words.

Fuji who heard Heaven calling her mama, was no longer able to hold back her cries. The woman had been waiting for this moment for so long, when she was called mama. Fuji hugged Heaven and Regi tightly, feeling now the happiness in his family was complete.

Regi hugged his wife and son, he was also no less happy, as Heaven called him father. His heart feels warm. Who would have thought being a father would be this fun.

“Finally we can have a Sky welcome party!” Fuji cheerfully.

Regi nodded along, he then gave the order to the Chief Servant. ”Prepare any requirements to make a welcoming party. I want everyone to know that Sky has officially become my son, especially the big family of Sanjaya.”

Bastian bending politely, “Good, Big Lord.”

The sky looked at the two foster parents with a moved look. He never thought he would get this much love from them. Forever, Heaven will always be grateful and grateful to Regi and Fuji.

*

“Young Master Sky, about the letter you sent.” Ningsih came carrying a silver-colored letter tray. “The letters are back again, no one is up.”

The Heavenly Frown furrowed faintly, he picked up the returning letter and thanked Ningsih. The blue-eyed black-haired boy stared fixedly before opening the drawer of the study table. Inside the drawer had piled up letters addressed to the Daffodil Orphanage.

‘For dearest Sky.’

‘Actually I've been eager to send a letter to share this happy news. Do you remember the contents of my previous letter? about the arrival of the couple to the orphanage. We thought only one child would be adopted, but in fact three people at once!’

‘Aunt Tun said, there were two couples coming to visit. A pair of elderly couples chose Kak Basuki as their child. And do you know who the next young couple chooses?’

‘They chose me and Nyoman! can you imagine how surprised I am? But what pisses me off is, why do I have to be a little sister to Nyoman? it would be better if it was you, Sky.’

‘Sky, do you remember the promise of the two of us? since I have been adopted, then I will study hard so that we can meet faster. Until the time comes, take good care of yourself.’

‘From Yatna.’

This is the last letter Heaven received three months ago. Since then, how many letters have returned without reply. When Sky asked why, the post office employee said that there was no recipient there.

The sky sighed softly, he placed the latest letter on top of another pile of letters.

The sky stared at his reflection in the large mirror. Appearance is clean, and neat. Black hair was styled in such a way, he wore a grey suit with shorts above the knees. The boy took a breath, trying to calm his nervous thumping heart.

“Come, Ningsih!” he said as he walked out of the room full of confidence.

The sky went down the hall on the second floor towards the stairs that would take him down to the main hall. There all the invited guests gathered, ranging from the big family of Sanjaya to some business associates. Representatives of the Nusantara Union are Endang and some senior athletes, there is also Ivano.

“Come, Son!” Fuji called out and embraced the shoulders of Heaven and turned his attention towards the invited guests.

The sky stood in the middle of Regi and Fuji, while at the very end of the line stood a young man. The man was wearing formal clothes and holding a mic, he was the host at the welcoming party tonight.

“To the distinguished guests who attended the welcoming party hosted by the Sanjaya family. I am Andre Nawawi, with this I welcome the presence of all of you.”

The young man bowed briefly, before continuing. “Let's give a welcome to Mr Regi Sanjaya and his family!”

Crowded applause filled the Sanjaya family hall. The sky gulped nervously, he suddenly tensed up and stomach heartburn from nervousness. Fuji who realized giving a soft pat on the shoulder.

“Welcome to this party.”

Regi starts with a flat countenance and stable voice. “Thank you for coming, and for answering your curiosity as well. I am Regi Sanjaya, the first son of the late Harry Sanjaya to introduce to all the invited guests. This child beside me, Sky Sanjaya, is the only son of me and Fuji.”

“While we do not share the same blood, even though my wife did not give birth to him, we will both always consider Sky as our son.”

After conveying the purpose of this welcoming party, Regi kissed the top of the Sky's head. Claps were heard before music began to fill the hall. They pair off, start dancing to jazz. Some enjoy a dinner that has been provided by a five-star chef.

“Langit, introduce. They are Om Rafael Sanjaya, Aunt Lidya Sanjaya and their two sons, Jerry Sanjaya and Rangga Sanjaya.”

Regi introduces a couple who are half a century old, along with their two mature sons. The sky bowed politely, according to the teachings of his ethical teacher and introduced himself.

“It feels good that I am no longer the youngest in this family,” Rangga said with a warm smile.

“ Not only the youngest member, but also a little uncle.” Connect Jerry with a flat look.

“It's nice to meet you, Sky. Regi and Fuji never stop talking about you.” This time it was Lidya who said, she stroked slowly the top of the Sky's head.

“I heard, you are also a champion with palembang blood flowing in your veins.” Rafael smiled faintly, his brown bead has ravaged the inedible age. “We expect great things from you, Son!” he said again while patting the shoulder of the Sky.

The boy wore a thin smile, bowing politely. “Thank you, I will do my best for Sanjaya family.”

After greeting the other Sanjaya family, finally the Sky is allowed to rest. The boy massaged his jaw slowly, sorely, after smiling a lot since then. He began to look around, looking for the ambon boy his sidekick.

“Who is ale looking for?” a voice surprised him.

Ivano stood beside the Sky, both hands filled with food and a glass of wine. The sky almost bit his tongue so as not to shout in surprise. The blue bead was round funny, the heart intent wanted to glare furiously.

“You can't drink wine!” The sky snatched the wine glass from Ivano's hand.

“Hei! beta painstakingly stole it!”

“We are underage, and alcoholic beverages are not good for health!”

Hearing a short lecture from the Sky made Ivano roll his eyeballs off guard. Since Endang told his bad habit of drinking, Sky became one of the people who would run just to rob alcohol in his hands.

“Alright, whatever Young Master says,” Ivano sneered softly.

Continues…