WHO IS KARTIKA

Rivan smiled, sometimes this little sister is indeed very mature.

"Thank you, Ran. I didn't think my brother was so wise."

"Ah, where has your life been?"Rania replied as she rolled her eyeballs in annoyance.

Kartika just smiled at the two brothers.

Since the commotion at the restaurant he made, Reni no longer bothers Kartika and Dania. Even he began to want to eat food sent by Kartika through Rania who often came to see Kartika and Dania.

"Is this food from Kartika?"Reni asked that afternoon when Rania came with her favorite compote and soup.

"Yes, Mom. Kartika made this food. If you don't want to let me finish," said Rania.

"Eh, don't. You ate there. This is mother's ration, already know this is my favorite food you still take, " grumbled Reni.

Meanwhile, Rania only sneered, "eat want, but the same person mother always hostile," Rania quipped to make Reni's face flushed with shame.

"I've never been angry with her again," said Reni while tasting compote.

Reni's face sparkled as soon as she felt Kartika's compote was very tasty. In the past, the late Salsa was never cooked, and now Reni just realized there is a very striking difference between Salsa and Kartika.

"Try to come to Rivan's House, Kartika never left for long. She just went out to shuttle Dania school and the market. The maid in their house is only in charge of cleaning the house, washing and rubbing clothes. But cooking and teaching Dania, Kartika did it. She has never been to such a social gathering, but that doesn't mean she doesn't hang out. Instead, she hangs out with the study mothers, who want to find where such a daughter-in-law? If you Meet Rivan, he is now fatter and healthier well-groomed," Riana said at length.

Reni sighed, "I have been missing all this time," muttered Reni.

"Until When Will you continue to behave like this to Kartika?" asked Riana.

Reni was silent, she wanted to meet and apologize to Kartika. But her ego was so great that she felt ashamed to come and apologize to Kartika.

**

Kartika is preparing breakfast for Rivan and also Dania. Usually, Rivan will take them for a walk on Sundays like this. But, suddenly Rivan and Kartika stood fixated upon seeing someone's arrival.

For several months, Kartika did not break up praying that her mother-in-law could be melted.

"I-Mom ...."

"You guys have breakfast, then I'm just left to sit without getting a plate or being offered breakfast?"

Kartika is preparing breakfast for Rivan and also Dania. Usually, Rivan will take them for a walk on Sundays like this. But, suddenly Rivan and Kartika stood fixated upon seeing someone's arrival.

For several months, Kartika did not break up praying that her mother-in-law could be melted.

"I-Mom ...."

"You guys have breakfast, then I'm just left to sit without getting a plate or being offered breakfast?"

Kartika seemed to wake up from the Daydream immediately preparing dishes for her mother-in-law. Incidentally this morning Kartika made lontong Curry meat complete with crackers.

The woman rushed to make warm sweet tea, she remembered Rivan once said that Reni liked warm sweet tea in the morning. She also likes sweet tea sweet guava. So, Kartika deftly rushed to make it. Seeing her new daughter-in-law preparing food and drinks for her, Reni's heart could not help but tremble.

Reni looked at Kartika's face, she was not as beautiful as Salsa. However, she is quite sweet and also dressed modestly. Her face was simple and also so calm. Suddenly the guilt just spread in Reni's heart.

"Dania, what class has it been?"The question just came from Reni's mouth to Dania who was still staring at her grandmother.

"Uhm, now fifth grade, Grandma. Excuse me, can I call Grandma Saskia?"Dania asked hesitantly.

Reni saw her granddaughter so scared when she saw her. Oh God what I've done, said Reni. Reni immediately got up and approached Dania then hugged the little girl with a face full of tears.

"I'm sorry. Of course, you can call Grandma, it's grandma's granddaughter," said Reni. Kartika and Rivan who saw it could not help but shed tears. They hugged Reni warmly.

"Forgive me, Ma'am," Rivan said softly.

"Sorry. I've been too selfish to admit that you're my daughter, too. Kartika, I apologize for being too outrageous to you, " said Reni.

Kartika shook her head and kissed her in-law's hand. "We should have come to my mother's house. But, we are afraid that mom does not like dan ...."

"It's okay, Tika. My

attitude was outrageous yesterday. Now, my eyes are open, I'm sorry, " Reni said softly.

"There is nothing to forgive, mother. Humans sometimes make mistakes, that's normal."

"Dear God, I do not think that you are so kind and virtuous like this," said Reni.

Kartika let out a deep sigh, " Mom, I'm not a saint either."

"Dania, have you had breakfast? When you go into the room first, mom, dad, and grandma want to talk," said Kartika.

Dania nodded her head and went into her room. Kartika looked at Rivan as if she knew what was in her mind Rivan nodded.

"Mom, I want to tell you. Mama Widya and her late father had known this before. I want you to know this so that you do not hear from the mouth of people who may be given this and that seasoning," said Kartika.

Reni frowned, but she prepared her heart to listen to her daughter-in-law's story.

"Mom will hear," said Reni. Kartika also slowly Tells All the stories of her past to Reni. sHe was ready if Reni would come back berating or berating him. However, unexpectedly, Reni hugged Kartika with tears.

"Your mother doesn't deserve to be called your mother. My god, I feel more guilty. I've added to your pain. Rivan, you should have told him about Kartika and didn't let her go."

"Yesterday's mother just be fierce on Kartika," Rivan replied.

"Yeah, that's a different story. I thought he was taking you out of Salsa, who knows if it turns out his fate is sad. This mother also has a daughter. Astagfirullah, the truth is that mothers cannot sell their children. Your mother, O God, my mother is excited, even though you are not her biological child but she has been taking care of you since childhood. He shouldn't have treated you like that," Reni said.

Kartika breathed a sigh of relief.

"Alhamdulillah, I think you will blaspheme me like yesterday," said Kartika softly.

"Your mother should be cursed, Tika. Is she alive now?"

Kartika lowered her head, ah, how many years has she not met the woman who raised her? It felt like she hadn't seen each other for a long time. Miss? She has missed her mother since she was a child.

Kartika always misses her mother. Longing for the caresses of his affection, longing for the expression of love as he always whispered in Dania's ear before going to bed. When can he feel that too?

"Mom-Mom ... I don't know if my mother is alive or already ...."

Seeing her son-in-law sobbing, as a mother of two children, Reni could feel what Kartika felt.

"She's not a good mother to you, Tika," Reni said softly.

Slowly, Kartika raised her tear-stained face.

"She is not a good mother, even since childhood, she never spoiled me, Mom. He was always rude and rude. My mother is still my mother, even though she doesn't love me. Only she as a mother since I was little, " said Kartika with a vibrating voice.

"God ... I can't say anything anymore, you are a good child, " said Reni, hugging Kartika again.

For a lifetime, this time Reni felt so moved. He was sorry to have been rude to Kartika. If time could turn back, she would welcome her daughter-in-law with open arms.

"What if we go see your mother? Maybe over time, your mother has changed a lot, " said Reni. The woman turned to Rivan who immediately nodded her head.

"Right, you want to see your mother?" asked Rivan.

Kartika wiped her tears and turned alternately to her mother-in-law and husband.

"Seriously?"asked Kartika.

"Of course, why not? Come on, let's go, change your clothes," said Rivan.

Kartika's face glowed instantly, before changing clothes she took a basket from the kitchen cabinet and filled it with food. Only then did he hurry to change his clothes.

When they were all ready, they left immediately. From the Buah Batu area to Jatihandap takes approximately one hour away because the Kiara Condong area often experiences congestion.

When they arrived, Kartika frowned to see Aminah's mother sitting on the porch of her yard. Kartika also rushed over, " Assalamualaikum, Ma'am ...."

Aminah, who was daydreaming, looked at Kartika in disbelief, " O Allah, Kartika?! Is this you? Allahu Akbar, Alhamdulillah yes Robb, come in Tika ... I-who's this?"

Rivan smiled and reached out to Mrs. Aminah.

"I am Rivan Kartika's husband, mom. This is our daughter Dania, and this is my mother," Rivan introduced himself.

Aminah could not resist, she hugged Kartika tightly releasing the longing that she had been feeling.