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Chapter 7

"Hi the girl who just spent the holiday in Bali" Elmira teased me. She then carried Kenzo to take a bath, while baby Nascha was already sleeping.

Leaving me alone with Niana.
Ben and I have been home since yesterday, and today Niana and Elmira want to help Sri cook at Papa's house. Today we want to have a lunch with the family. Niana, Elmira and I responsible to prepare the meals, while Ben and Arwan were picking up Papa at the airport, unfortunately, Harris had to work.

"So how is it Key, are you still afraid of the hairy tattooed man?"

"Niana, please"  I sulk, continuing my activities of cutting onions. Everyone thinks that Ben and I are on our honeymoon in Bali, well that's not entirely wrong, though.

"What have you and Ben done there Key" Niana whispered evilly in my ear.

"Niana!!" Niana just laughed loudly ignoring my blushing face.

"Miss Key, your mother-in-law has come." Sri suddenly came carrying her shopping.

"It's fine Key, let me and Sri cook, you'd better welcome your mother in law" I looked at Niana with excitement, but the woman just smiled sweetly and waved her hand indicating for me to leave quickly.

As usual, Mama Asiyah came with the bitchy auntie, and today it happened that Ibrahim was able to come along. I directed them to Papa's backyard which was shady. Several chairs and a large table had been arranged in such a way for this lunch, while the aroma of the food had begun to waft.

I chatted with Mama and  Ibrahim, not long after Sri brought drinks and snacks for them. A few minutes later Ben's car arrived. Papa hugged me briefly and shook hands with Ben's family, Mama Asiyah also hugged Ben while Arwan seemed to shake hands and adjust easily.

"Grandaddy!" Kenzo, who was only wearing underwear, ran to Papa, the child immediately started babbling in Papa's arms.

"Oops Kenzo, put on a shirt and pants first" Elmira looked overwhelmed, sweat dripping on her forehead explaining how difficult it was for her to control Kenzo.

Elmira handed me Kenzo's shirt and pants. With a little coercion, Kenzo finally wanted to wear his pants and shirt.

"Why your mother didn't come Niana?" Papa asked Niana who was enjoying her lunch.

"Mom has to take care of the boutique, uncle, so that's why"
Everyone looks happy, smiling chatting and joking. If Mama and Lana were here, maybe this happiness would be complete. But Ben is right sometimes wishing it's not always good, I have to try to accept the fact whether I like it or not.

"Are you OK?" I turned to Ben beside me who was looking at him worriedly.

"I'm good" I smiled sweetly at him, his eyebrows raised as if he knew I wasn't feeling well.

"Ehem.." we suddenly stopped our gaze when Niana's made-up cough broke Ben and I eye contacts.

"Daddy!" Kenzo shouted and hurriedly got off Mama Asiyah's lap when he saw Harris coming. After carrying Kenzo, Harris, joined us.
Bitchy auntie glanced at the father and son still with a cold gaze, it seemed she did not have any feelings at all. She asked for the toilet and left without sin, it seemed that Aunt Hannah needed a exorcist much more than I did.