Chose Him
The Nineteenth Section

"Back Ren, I know Kinan is still in love with you" said Rani Lirih.

Reno let go of her embrace.

"I can't lose you, Ran" Reno said.

"Trust me, I really love you. I can't lose you, Ran" Reno continued.

Rani brushed off Reno's hand slowly.

"You love Kinan" said Rani.

Reno shakes.

"You love Kinan samq" Rani said.

"No, Ran. Trust me, I beg you" Reno replied.

"I don't want to live in the shadow of your past, Ren. Even your family can't accept me" Rani said.

"They just need time, Ran. So it is with us. We haven't even tried, I fought for you. And you want to give up?" reno.

Rani remained silent.

"I beg you, we can escape from the shadow of Kinan. Me and Kinan have chosen our paths. About my family, we just need time. Gradually they will be able to accept you, Ran" said Reno assured Rani.

"please" pinta Reno.

Rani took her breath in. Reno pulled Rani back into her arms.

"never think of leaving me, Ran" Reno said, kissing Rani's forehead gently.

Rani was closed, she was drugged by the warmth of the embrace of the man she loved. But his heart was still worried, was it really what Reno said? Does he have to endure all the pain he feels?

***

Andre's car is parked in a luxury house. Kinan looked confused

"Whose house is this?" ask Kinan.

Andre did not reply, he opened the door for Kinan as he clasped his hand.

"Assalamu'alaikum' Andre said as he knocked on the door.

A thick-bodied middle-aged woman opened the door.

"Loh Mas Andre" said the woman.

He looked at Kinan and smiled. Kinan returned the smile of the woman.

"Mom is there, bi?" ask Andre.

"Some, my mother" answered the woman.

Andre and Kinan entered the mansion. Kinan looked around. It's Andre's parents' house. A large family photo is seen in the living room.

"Do you know where we are?" said Andre while smiling ignorantly.

Kinan just glared annoyed.

They walked down the classic style mansion. Andre led Kinan, until he reached the dining room. There was a middle-aged woman sitting together with a man. Can you guess, they are Andre's parents.

"Night, Ma, Pa.." said Andre.

Kinan also gave a smile to both Andre's parents, but only Mr. Rudi, Papa Andre returned Kinan's smile. Miss Rudi, Andre's mother just looked at her with a slightly Cynical look.

"It's Kinan." said Andre introduced Kinan to his parents.

"Om night, auntie" said Kinan kindly.

"Let's sit down, son" said Mr. Rudi to invite Kinan and Andre to sit down.

Kinan sat opposite to Bu Rudi, his gaze from earlier shining a look of dislike. But Kinan kept trying to calm down and be as courteous as possible.

"Ma, Pa, this is Kinan that Andre told me about yesterday" Andre said.

"The widow?" said Bu Rudi ketus.

"Ma!" reprimand Mr. Rudi.

"already, Pa. Don't act good. You can't pretend to be good in front of people. Mama to the point, Mama doesn't want a widow's daughter-in-law. Will you say temen temen mama if they know Andre married a widow!" said Bu Rudi

"Mama!" snapped Andre

Kinan bowed, clear feathers began to drip down his cheeks. However, he immediately rubbed it.

"I'm sorry aunt, Kinan" said Mr. Rudi

"tante does not understand, let me talk to auntie later, son" said Mr. Rudi again trying to calm Kinan.

"what's wrong, if you'll excuse me" Kinan said as he got up from his seat and left Andre and his father.

Andre immediately said goodbye to his papa and chased after Kinan.

"Kinan, wait!" said Andre.

Kinan did not heed Andre's call. He continued to go out to the exit of the house.

"Kinan, please!" andre shouted while pulling Kinan's hand.

Kinan tried to rebel, he tried to let go of Andre's grasp. However, Andre's hand grip was so strong.

"i was horrified" said Andre

"What else is it, Ndre? Mama you refused me raw because I'm a widow!" kinan said as he sobbed.

Andre pulled Kinan's body into his arms.

"You just don't understand, you're not as bad as you think. Please don't go" said Andre.

Kinan let go of Andre's embrace

"I don't pantes for you, Ndre" said Kinan.

"You are too kind and perfect for me to be a widow" Kinan continued.

"Since when do I care about your status? Have I ever discussed or disputed it? Don't you?" ask Andre.

Kinan.

"I don't care about your status. All I know is, I've loved you since we first met" Andre said.

"I will try to get your mom to accept you. Mama should know that you are the best woman I have ever known" Andre said, hugging Kinan.

"Don't give up, Kinan. I will fight for you, until there is no blood" said Andre, smiling.

Kinan chuckled at Andre's words and hugged the man who loved him so much.

"I'm sorry for your attitude and words" Andre said.

"We fight the same, yes!" Andre Pinta.

Kinan nodded and smiled. They left Andre's house.

On the way, Kinan was more silent. He thought about many things. About his feelings, about Andre's parents.

"Nwdre.." Kinan opened the conversation.

"Yes?" answer Andre.

"If your mother still can't accept me, do you still want to be with me?" ask Kinan.

"I will keep trying, so that my mother can accept you" replied Andre.

"Although it took a long time?" ask Kinan again.

"Yes. I will continue to marry you with or without my mother's blessing" Andre replied.

"But I don't want you to be an ungodly child because of me, Ndre" Kinan replied.

Andre pulled his car over on the side of the road. He looked at the face of the woman he loved so much. He held onto Kinan's hand.

"You doubt?" ask Andre.

Kinan nodded.

"Believe in me, you just don't know and understand you yet. Gradually, my mother will be able to accept you. And I make sure this doesn't last long" Andre said, trying to convince Kinan.

Kinan.

"If your mama still doesn't give her blessing, I'm fine to back off, Ndre. I don't want to make you a bad boy just because of me. I can't live with someone whose family can't accept me. Because for me, marriage isn't just about you and me. But about your family, also my family" Kinan said.

"Mama can definitely accept you, trust me" replied Andre who continued to try to dispel Kinan's doubts.

Seriate.