Why marry me, Gus?
chapter 18

I began to ventured to convey my intention of coming to the cottage. I just want to know, what exactly is the reason the Huda family proposed to me. Even after I was being disrespectful, why did they still continue the proposal and want me to marry Huda? Though it was clear that Huda and I did not know each other, plus I also did not have good manners and suitable for a man like Huda.

"You said aja. If there is something stuck in your mind, you can say to Mom," said Nyai Rosyidah.

"Something actually makes me curious, Mom. That's why I came here to find out" I said.

"What are you wondering about?"

"Related .. the reason Mas Huda's family proposed to me" I said. "I honestly don't know why Mas Huda proposed to me. Huda and I don't know each other. Plus, I was also disrespectful during yesterday's application. I must have made Nyai and also the family disappointed. But why did Mas Huda continue his proposal? Why is his family so supportive? Though obviously I am not a suitable person for Mas Huda. I am also not from a religious family like Nyai's."

Nyai Rosyidah smiled at me. There seems to be something strange about this family. Or maybe their taste is a girl like me?

"We all believe in Huda's choice. Huda has chosen you, Arin. That's why we all support him. We don't mind how you behave before marriage, but we believe Huda can definitely help you become a better person after you are together later" explained Nyai Rosyidah.

"Mas Huda picked me? What do you mean, Nyai?" many confused.

I had no time to get an answer, suddenly the little boy I had seen with Huda appeared and approached me. If it's not wrong, the boy's name is Riski.

Suddenly, the little boy came running to hug me and asked to sit on my lap. I was really surprised. I'm used to playing with kids like Mama Musda's kid. But that doesn't mean I can get along with all the little kids on earth.

"Eh, Riskey? What are you looking for, son?" nyai Rosyidah asked the grandson. "Riski, salim used to dong with Auntie! How do you play for my pocket?"

"It's okay, Nyai," I said awkwardly and awkwardly. I really don't know what to do. This boy appeared suddenly and suddenly climbed into my lap.

"Well, Riski is really on my lap with Aunt Arin?"

I can only smile wryly at Nyai Rosyidah. I stared for a moment at the little boy who was currently sitting on my lap. His little body is really cute and cute.

"So this is Riski, huh?" I tried to get the little boy to talk.

"Maybe you know about Riski? Or Huda hasn't had the time to tell you?" ask Nyai Rosyidah.

"I know everything, Nyai. My father told me," I said.

"Riski is a special and different child. Riski also still suffers from trauma that makes it difficult to accept new people. But different from you, like Riski really likes you," said Nyai Rosyidah.

I could only smile to respond to Nyai Rosyidah. I don't mean to use a child to get close to Huda. Nor do I intend to make Huda's adopted son my son, even though I have been proposed by Huda.

"Riski is really Mas Huda's adopted son? But it's really Mas Huda's brother's son, huh?" I try to make sure.

"Yes, Arin. Riski is Huda's adopted son. Not his real son. Don't misunderstand me, will you? Huda has never been married before, let alone had children" explained Nyai Rosyidah.

"May I ask you something?" asked Nyai Rosyidah suddenly.

"Please, Nyai!"

"Didn't you feel anything when you interacted with Riski? Don't you remember anything after you saw Riski?"

Nyai Rosyidah's question left me dumbfounded. Mean what? Why did Nyai Rosyidah ask like this? I don't know Riski. Why should I feel something when interacting with this brat?

I can't answer a question from Nyai Rosyidah. The brief conversation between us ended. I immediately said goodbye to leave the boarding house.

"I want to go home first, Nyai. Titip Salam to Ustadz Wahab and Mas Huda" I said as saying goodbye to Nyai Rosyidah.

"Wait a minute, Rin!"

Nyai Rosyidah went into the house, then came out with many parcels. "It's a taper for you as your parents at home. I'm sorry I didn't have a lot of hands. Next time you want to come here, tell me first, so I can get ready?"

Nyai Rosyidah gave me so many food parcels to take home. Though I came empty-handed, but Nyai Rosyidah actually brought me a lot of souvenirs for my parents at home.

"No need to bother, Nyai!"

"No bother, Arin. I'm glad you stopped by here. Come here often, huh?"

I'm unceasingly thanking Nyai Rosyidah. It feels so shameful. Though before I had behaved less well in front of the family Nyai Rosyidah. But they repay me with thousands of kindnesses.

The question from Nyai Rosyidah also got me to mind. What does he mean to ask me like that? What should I remember when I saw Riski?

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