Bella immediately ran towards the gate when she heard the sound of car stopping in front of her house. She opened the door and saw Oscar’s black Alphard pulled up. Lisa, Kumala, and the tall, slender blonde man then came out of it.

Lisa shook the man’s hand firmly, saying thanks. Beside her, Kumala lowered her head and said, “I thank you very much again, son. Thanks to your help, I am officially divorced from my husband. I don’t know what I should do to return the favor, you know I’m not a rich person like you.”

Lisa’s eyebrows raised slightly at the last sentence her mother said. It turned out that even though she had lived in the capital for a long time, her mother’s attitude was still a bit tacky. The woman then elbowed her mother’s arm to stop talking.

“Sorry, when my mother is happy, she often speaks a little digress!” Lisa said in shame because of her mother’s sentence.

“Hey it’s okay! I really intend to help you.” Oscar said politely and understandably.

“What if you stopped by the house for a bit to eat together?” Kumala invited him, “As an expression of my gratitude.” She added

“Good idea then! Dani!” Oscar waved his hand, “You can go back to the office, I’ll call you when I’m finished!”

When Lisa and Kumala entered the house, Oscar followed behind. The man put his shoes on the outside and lowered his head slightly as he crossed the doorway of Lisa’s house.

“Wow, it turns out that foreigners understand local’s customs, huh!” Kumala replied in amazement to see Oscar putting his shoes outside the house.

“Mother, please!” Lisa snorted.

“It’s okay. In the country where I come from, we also put our shoes outside.” Oscar replied.

“Whoa whoa whoa, aren’t you crazy to bring foreigners home? Who is this Sis? Your new boyfriend?” Bella said after she stared at the tall, lanky golden-haired figure for a while.

“Words, Bel!”

“Ah, Bella this is Oscar. He’s Lisa’s boss and mother’s future son-in-law hihi.” Kumala added with a flirtatious grin on her face.

“Oh my gooooooooood my prospective brother-in-law is crazy handsome!”

Oscar lowered his head and gave Bella a deadly charming smile. That man really knew how to stun a woman.

***

When everyone gathered at the dining table, Kumala placed the bowl of soup and other main dishes and on the table, “Have a taste, Oscar. Sorry if my cooking is very simple. Let’s eat!”

“So how was the trial, mom? Who won?” Bella asked, scooping the soup.

“Yes, obviously we won. You can do it if you believe you win!” Lisa said in a sarcastic tone.

“Goodness! That’s really great, Lis, where did you hire a shaman from?”

“Hey, watch your words when you talk, Bel! Thanks to Oscar’s help, mother and father’s divorce case was finally resolved! The lawyers hired are not just lawyers, you know!” Kumala explained.

That afternoon, the atmosphere of the house was very warm and friendly. It had been a long time since the three of them had gathered and ate together while chatting. A precious moment that they would definitely never forget!

“Let’s finish the rice, Oscar. Wow, I never thought that foreigners would like to eat rice.” Kumala said pleasantly.

“This is the most delicious home cooking I have ever tasted. If it’s like this, any expensive restaurant can’t compete with yours, Mrs. Kumala!” Oscar praised Kumala’s cooking sincerely. Even a foreign man loved Kumala’s home cooking. How deeply moved Kumala’s heart was when the golden haired man praised her!

“Don’t worry, I still have a lot in the kitchen. In a moment, I’ll get you some more, okay?” Kumala walked into the kitchen and took the leftover soup and fried rice.

At the dining table, Lisa and Bella were seen chewing their food. Oscar paused for a moment and took a glass filled with plain water, then took a slow sip.

“Brother Oscar, how handsome are you really? Can I take a picture with you? I’ll display it in my room, hehe.” Bella asked flirtatiously. Lisa kicked her leg under the table.

“How can I refuse my future sister-in-law?” Oscar then sat beside Bella, who was holding her cellphone, ready to take a photo.

“Yaaaay. Let’s take a photo together, Sis?” Bella pushed the camera button and clicked! “Sis Lisa, how come you can find someone like this? Seriously, he’s waaaaay more handsome than that guy Aditya! By the way, when did you get married?”

Before her sister could say anything, Oscar had already interrupted Lisa, “Tomorrow we will both go to the Civil Registry to get married!”

“Oscar!” Lisa was surprised to hear Oscar’s sentence. She had not given an answer to agree with her marriage proposal. ‘This man is really presumptuous!’ She thought.

“Why? I’m at your house and meeting your mother now. Isn’t it the right time to propose to you dear?”

“Yes but … Isn’t this too fast Oscar?”

“How much longer do you want to wait? Until the one in your stomach is— “Lisa immediately covered Oscar’s lips with her palm. She hadn’t told her sister about her pregnancy. She didn’t want to let Bella find out, it could be messed up later!

Kumala came from the kitchen bringing leftover soup and fried rice to the dining table. Her face looked very happy. The middle-aged woman scooped out her fried rice and placed it on Oscar’s plate.

“Here, please eat again, you must be starving after the trial!” Kumala sat back in her chair, “How does it taste, Oscar? Do you like it?”

“I love it, Mrs. Kumala. This is the best fried rice I have ever eaten!” Oscar praised with all his heart.

“Oh, I would love it if someone liked my cooking! Especially if it’s a handsome foreigner like you, son!” Kumala patted Oscar’s broad shoulder gently. She blushed, trying to hide her red face.

After they finished eating, Oscar took out a brown envelope, handed it to Kumala with a friendly smile and said, “Miss Kumala, here’s a little from me. Lisa once told me that she needed money for your medical expenses. I hope you will accept it.”

“Oh son, you don’t have to bother giving me money, kid! Helping me in court was enough.” Kumala said reluctantly.

“Mother, I am your future son-in-law. This is a gift before tomorrow’s wedding!”

Kumala was surprised but happy when she heard that Oscar was marrying Lisa. She just didn’t flinch. She took the brown envelope and opened it. 20 million rupiah in cash in her hand for medical expenses!

“Oh my God… Son, I don’t know what to say to thank you. I have to repay your kindness!”

“No need, ma’am, I sincerely give the money. For the health of my future mother-in-law.” Oscar explained, trying to convince Kumala.

“Mother, don’t worry, just accept the fortune from Oscar.” Lisa said from beside Oscar.

“But Oscar… This isn’t just a small amount!” Kumala tried to refuse.

“You don’t need to return the favor. I just wanted to take Lisa to the Civil Registration Office tomorrow and marry her. If Mrs. Kumala allows it of course.”

“Of course you can! Lisa, you like him right? You agree to marry him, right?” Kumala asked, she sounded trying to convince Lisa.

Lisa stopped thinking for a while. She stared blankly at the half full plate. Lisa knew that the best choice was to marry Oscar, but her heart was churning. The woman still didn’t know Oscar that much, but her mother had already given her the green light to accept Oscar’s marriage proposal!

The woman cleared her throat, “Yes mom, I like Oscar.” She then turned to the tall blonde man, “I accept your marriage proposal Oscar,” She said with a tone of resignation. Given the choice, she couldn’t have possibly chosen to abort the child inside her.

Lisa still had a conscience, she couldn’t bear to abort her pregnancy for a better life in the future. After all, if she married a president of a well-known communications company like Oscar, she really believed that her child’s future would be guaranteed!

“Fine, then I will let Lisa come to my house to live with me tonight. Tomorrow, we will go to the Civil Registry and get married.” Oscar gently grasped Lisa’s hand while gazing into Lisa’s beautiful black eyes. The man was seriously serious about taking Lisa to the aisle tomorrow!

“You just need to focus on getting married tomorrow. Don’t worry about moving into the new place. Mom and Bella will be fine in the apartment Oscar bought you yesterday!” After hearing Kumala, Lisa immediately hugged her mother tightly. Tears dripped from her eyes, between sadness to be separated from her family and happy because today was a very good day for her family!

“Mother, I promise I will take the time to visit.” Lisa said with a slight sigh.

Kumala stared at her eldest daughter’s face closely. It didn’t feel like it had been nearly 25 years of inseparable living together. Now was the time for Lisa to live a new life. Kumala started shedding tears. She buried her face in Lisa’s shoulder.

Lisa then packed some clothes and valuables into a suitcase. Dani had arrived with Oscar’s black Alphard in front of Kumala’s house. The man then helped Lisa lift her suitcase, and put it into the back of the car.

Oscar led Lisa into the car. Before Lisa could leave, she hugged her mother tightly. Kumala shut her eyes as she stroked Lisa’s back, “Goodbye my daughter, I’m happy to see you lead a new life! I promise I will come as a witness tomorrow!”

“You take care of yourself, okay? If Bella hasn’t got home yet, you can call me.I’ll help you as much as I can.Take care, ok?”

As the black Alphard drove away from Kumala’s house, tears broke out from Lisa’s eyes. From inside the car, Lisa waved her hand at Kumala and Bella, who were still standing in front of the gate. She had lots of sweet memories in that house.. Unfortunately, she had to leave the house for good.