My House of Resilience
Chapter 36. Rainbow After Rain

Tanti tried to accept whatever her mother had told her. After a few months after his divorce, Abbas was asked to come to Tanti's house. There, they will approach personally. The meeting was arranged by Sarinah so that Abbas would marry Tanti.

Remembering the past of those who could never be together. It's time to try to bring them back together. There's no harm, is there?

Today Tanti deliberately holiday selling. He prepared food and drinks for his guests. Even if only one person was to come, it still made Tanti nervous.

"Mom, it's a holiday sale, huh?" ask Firmly.

Yes, along with his children's holiday, Tanti just want to accept the arrival of Abbas. It's not about himself but him and his son.

"Yes, Guh. I want to receive guests. I hope you and Indra are here too. There will be men who want to meet Mom. But I won't decide for myself. If you don't like him, don't hesitate to tell Mom, yeah! I need both of you're consent, too."

Teguh and Indra must be able to understand conditions like this. It is not possible forever that his adoptive mother lived a widow like today. He also needs a man who will be the back of his life. At least more fully responsible to him and all members of this family.

"Mom don't worry! If you like it, we should have accepted it" Indra said.

"thank you. But, I feel like this is not going to work. The man certainly does not want to accept the condition of the mother who can not have children" said Tanti sad.

"Mom, nothing is impossible if God is already in power. I hope that if you make a match with this man, God changes everything. You believe in destiny, don't you?" ask Firmly.

The truth is that her children have grown into teenagers. Tanti has taught them a lot not to act strangely out there.

The appointed time has arrived. Someone came to bring his car. It's not ordinary anymore, it's extraordinary. The car used also includes a luxury car if it is in the village.

Indra who first welcomed the arrival of the man who planned to propose his adoptive mother. However, it was not clear for sure because the two had yet to decide anything.

The man, who was about 40 years old, got out of his car. He was wearing a shirt and cloth pants. Very distinctive appearance. Not only carrying himself, the man also brought souvenirs for all family members in the house.

"Assalamualaikum" Abbas said when he first met with one of Tanti's children.

Yes, Abbas already knew Tanti's whole life from his own mother. It was the woman who encouraged Abbas not to let go of the woman his ex-husband had wasted.

"Waalaikumsalam" replied Indra. "Please come in, sir." Indra was confused as to what to call.

"thank you. Oh yes, this is a gift for you and your other brother. Sorry, I don't know which one is good. You can trade if you don't like."

Abbas gave me two paper bags. At first glance Indra looked at the contents like shoes, but she could not open them now. The man was still carrying two more paper bags. Maybe it was a gift for her mother.

"Thank you, sir" Indra replied very politely.

Abbas was already in the living room and sitting there. He placed the remaining two paper bags onto the living room table.

Indra had gone inside to tell him that the man who would know his mother had come. Tanti was very nervous. He was afraid of speaking wrong. Moreover, both are not accompanied by their parents.

"Mas Abbas, welcome to our hut" said Tanti, who had just come out.

Abbas's first glance was certainly towards Tanti. She is now an adult woman who looks independent.

"Assalamualaikum," Abbas replied to Tanti's greeting.

"Waalaikumsalam, Mas. Sorry for keeping you waiting." He was not far from where Abbas was.

For a moment both were silent. Maybe you are thinking about what to talk about next.

"Ehm, what do I call him, huh? Ma'am, Deck, or what?" abbas asked to open up the awkwardness between the two.

"Call Tanti, Mas!" tanti Sahut.

"Yes, Mas. I am a widow now. And, my two children are indeed adopted children who are like their own children. That's why we decided to live independently." It's not awkward to tell the truth.

"Yes, I know." Abbas fell silent.

"Ehm, if you may know, what exactly underlies you to want to get to know me more closely? Mother also told me a lot about you, but I think it would be better to get an explanation directly from the person," said Tanti.

Not yet had time to answer, Teguh came carrying a tray containing drinks. One of them is coffee for Abbas.

"Please drink, sir!" say firmly after putting the cup and glass in front of each.

"Thank you."

After that, Teguh resigned. He allowed the two to continue the conversation.

"The opportunity of God" he answered.

The deg!

Tanti really did not understand what Abbas meant just now. He is currently getting acquainted, not a proposal, right?

"I'm sorry, I don't understand." Tanti tried to dig deeper into the information.

"You're a widow, I'm a widower. Is this not an opportunity given by God to know each other?"

It was very confusing to talk to Abbas. If a few decades ago they were still equally young with about the age well, arguably quite far to know each other. That is why Abbas prefers to marry first rather than Tanti.

"I am a widow, but my ex-husband is still alive. If you may know, what exactly caused you to separate from your ex-wife?" Tanti could not bear to know. Although he is not sure about this, but it never hurts to try to open his heart.

"My wife died giving birth to our child. I lost my wife and son at the same time. That's why I'm traumatized to marry a woman who's going to conceive and have children. So my mother suggested getting to know you more closely. No problem, right?" obviously Abbas.

Tanti nodded. He tried to convince himself again with all the decisions he would take

"Sorry, Mas. Please drink first!"

Abbas took a cup of coffee that was no longer hot. With a single sip, he finished the coffee.

"The coffee is good" Abbas said.

"That's the kids who made it, Mom. Hope not to disappoint."

Abbas smiled. This woman looks really good. He treated his adopted son very well. It should have been very lucky the man who became her husband, but why did she split up? Abbas has drawn his conclusions. Her ex-husband may be a less grateful man. Abbas' mother asked the man to propose to Tanti immediately. If it comes off, it is certain that he will regret for the rest of his life.

"Oh yes, my arrival here in addition to berilaturahmi, I also bring a message from mother. Yeah, it's too fast, Tanti. However, there is no harm if I deliver it now. Will you marry me?"

The deg!

Tanti fell silent. Is this the answer to her prayers all along? The answer after a rainstorm hit him.

Abbas is not a pleasant-natured man. If this opportunity came along well, he wouldn't let go of it.

"Mas, I'm so sorry. I'm not a teenager anymore to think about this and that, but there are a lot of things I need to consider again. If Mas Abbas would give me time, I would answer Mas Abbas's question. But not today. How's it?" ask Tanti.

Abbas understood. It's too soon, but how else. This was also at the request of his mother.