FORGET ABOUT THAT GRUDGE

Rania who was just silent could not hold the tightness in her chest. God had a plan to bring Kartika and Rivan together. Rivan had to endure all the mistakes Reni had made in the past.

"If my mother did not follow The Grudge, of course, Kartika's fate would not be like this. I'm very disappointed in Mom, " Rania said softly.

"I'm sorry, Rania. I'm selfish, but you don't know how I had to suffer for months because you didn't want to talk to me. I'm desperate to lose my baby."

"But that's not a reason for mothers to be able to separate the newborn from the birth mother," Rivan said.

Reni wiped the tears that were still wetting his cheeks and he knelt near Widya and Kartika's feet.

"By God, I beg your forgiveness. I'm sorry, you told me to wash your feet and I was sincere," said Reni.

However, Widya quickly pulled Reni's body and helped her to sit back.

"Please Reni. There is no point in me throwing tantrums and cursing. It's all happened. I kill you even if it won't bring back the past. The important thing is that I have been reunited with my lost daughter. It turns out that I already have a grandson as beautiful as Dania.

"Just so you know, the late Tris used to say that she had a big sin in the past. He had already taken the chastity of a girl but, I never expected that person to be you, Reni. Tris never said anything. It's just that I always shy away if I happen to meet. I don't want to bother Tris anymore. I thought he was a stranger and I hated him a lot. That is why when Kartika was born I kidnapped and took her to Sulastri and her husband. But, I accidentally heard Tris talk with the revelation that she was forced to continue studying abroad by her parents for fighting for me. That's where I felt sorry and why I didn't want to listen to his explanation first. That night I went to Sulastri's house. But, Sulastri turned out to have moved and did not leave the address. I lost track of him. I was sorry and therefore I desperately matched Rivan. It is important for me that your son can be my son-in-law so that I can atone for my sins."

Widya embraces Reni warmly, if you follow the revenge and hurt want it to feel he slapped his besan it. But, he realized that it wouldn't change anything.

"I have forgiven you, Reni. Tika, you also have to forgive your mother-in-law. Everything that happens is fate. Do not cultivate revenge, yes, " Widya said to Kartika.

"Yes, Mom. I have forgiven everything, " said Kartika softly.

Reni immediately hugged her son-in-law with a sense of emotion.

"Thank you, Tika. You're a good boy. Once again, I apologize for all my mistakes."

"I also apologize if there are words that are less pleasing to the mother's heart," said Kartika gently.

"Then, what if we have dinner together? Is it simple to celebrate Mom Widya's meeting with Kartika?"Rania said.

"I agree, Ran. What About You, Van?"

"I agree."

"What if Saskia stayed with us? It would be a pity for Rania if she had to take care of Saskia as well. He's your son. I as her continued mother will be responsible and take care of Saskia, " said Kartika.

"You don't mind?" asked Rivan.

Rivan himself felt happy if Kartika wanted to take care of Saskia. But he knew exactly how his daughter was. Saskia is very similar to Salsa. Arrogant, arrogant, and always willing to win alone. It is very contrary to the nature of Dania who is gentle and so obedient.

"I'm glad Saskia came with you. That kid must be well educated. To be honest, I've seen a lot of bad Saskia. This is due to mama And The Late Salsa who over-indulged the child, " said Rania.

Reni let out a long breath. "I'm wrong in this, Ran. I also used to pamper Saskia."

"Never mind, the most important thing now is that we can jointly guide Saskia. I'm his grandmother too, " said Widya.

"Yes, let's open a new page, mom," said Rivan.

Kartika just smiled, she felt very relieved and happy. It turns out that his prayers have been answered all this time. He was able to meet his mother and brother again. And it turned out that her biological mother was very kind and loved her so much.

"Van, if I may stay here tonight. I want to be close to Kartika, "Widya said.

"Go ahead, mom. I do not forbid, Kartika also definitely wants to be close to her mom."

***

"I am so happy to find my son. Tika, I'm sorry I couldn't take care of you at that time, yes," Widya said. That night he asked Kartika and Dania to sleep with him. And Rivan also understood and gave space for the mother and child to release longing.

"It's okay, Mom. I'm glad I finally got back to my mom."

"Your life must be very hard. What else did Sulastri ever plunge you into a dark world."

Kartika let out a deep sigh, " that was the worst time, mom. Mrs. Sania used to treat me like a worthless animal at all. Luckily Rivan helped and got me out of there even though in the end I came back there to survive."

"It all happened, Tika. Do not regret it, do not hold a grudge in your heart. Revenge will never bring good. Your mother-in-law has also confessed wrong and apologized."

"Yes, Mom. What I'm thinking about now is Saskia, mom. He's so hard and ... you know what it's all about, Don't you?"

Widya sighed deeply, he felt a part of this. In the past, she let it go when her husband indulged in Salsa. And Salsa also followed in the footsteps of the husband pampering children.

"Saskia was just like Salsa as a kid. You have to be careful in educating him, Son. Saskia is desperate, since childhood, it has seen its bad nature. You and Rivan should be able to be firm with her."

"Okay, Mom. I will always remember your message."

"Take Care Of Dania, Tika. She's a very good and smart girl. She will be your advocate and Rivan's. Compared to Saskia I trust Dania more. My treasure will be yours and Aryani's. You will manage it together and later if you can the company can be inherited by Dania, Yunita, and Saskia. But, Yunita and Dania are the most entitled because they are my biological grandchildren. Saskia is not."