Merlinda (Ranging Back)
Give Him Time

Green was silent when he saw his phone lit up by a phone call. He just glanced at it and let the flat object keep ringing.

Nathan was not far from him. Being surprised by his wife's behavior, "your phone rings "he cried to Green.

" Hemm." answered the woman. And it made Nathan stare fixedly at him.

Green's flattened stuff is ringing again. After taking a quick look at it again Green ignored the thing.

And that made Nathan so curious. He quickly moved to look at the object, "dear, Elin called you" she said.

" Just leave it "said Green weakly.

Nathan's forehead wrinkled, "are you guys fighting ? " he asked and Green shook his head, "I'm just afraid to answer the phone" she explained briefly.

" Why is it ? "

" I'm sure he wants to ask you something. Which I myself do not yet know the truth ".

" You mean ? " ask Daniel not understanding.

" Once. I don't know right now either. Everyone has gone to his house. Perhaps by this time they had also arrived at Elin's house ".

" Who is going ?. And what do you mean, baby ? ".

" You'll also know later Nathan "said Green with a little sigh.

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Mala has returned from her eldest daughter's room, "she will be down soon. Returning to sit.

A moment of silence. With Bimo staring at each other confusedly at his wife, "I'm sorry I'm not polite. But I was so curious. What was the meaning of Mr and Madam's arrival tonight, It looks serious " said Bimo interjected amid Viona's anxiety.

" This is indeed a serious matter Mr. Bimo. We'll wait for Elin to come. After that we will talk about everything "reply Wilna with a slight smile.

Hearing that Mala was increasingly upset and repeatedly looked into his house, waiting for his daughter also had not come.

" Hello "greet Elin smiled awkwardly. The one who arrived was already present among everyone. In her makeshift clothes, she just covered her body in a nightgown and then wrapped in a knit sweater.

" Sit down" said Wilna. Elin nodded then took a seat by her mother's side.

" Meil "call her slowly to her sister-in-law. Until he came along, the woman kept her head down, "Hi Elin "reply Meili smiled awkwardly.

" Why not tell me you're going to visit here ? "

" Emm. sorry. It's so sudden Elin "said.

Elin's forehead shriveled. Why does everyone look different today, including Meili who is usually so enthusiastic when meeting him. Now just talk like that. It even looks so awkward.

" Mother, Mommy. What is this really about ? " ask directly. I am getting curious about the atmosphere that is happening.

I haven't spoken yet, Viona is crying. And buried his face in Reymond's arm.

Seeing that of course made Bimo and Mala even more wondering. So did Elin, "Meil. What is this really about ? " he asked weakly.

" I'm sorry. I know my mistake was fatal and hard to forgive "viona said with tears in her eyes. " I'm sorry Mami Elin." he continued by venturing a look at his future daughter-in-law.

" Mom please explain first what really happened. What mistakes have you made with us ? " typical Bimo is confused.

The mood was silent again. Viona closed her eyes for a moment, taking a deeper breath. Before he explained everything.

" Yes mam ".

" Mommy knows you'll be very disappointed after this. Mami's just asking please don't blame Daniel here. He doesn't know anything, son. And he's not wrong. Mami is the one who deserves the blame here ".Viona said staring at me.

Elin was confused. With a feeling of uneasiness, "Mam. Try to explain slowly. What really happened and what should I forgive Mam" she asked so gently.

" Kiddo, actually in the accident that happened to both of your parents. Mami is the cause "said Viona slowly with her eyes closed.

Deg

Elin was silent for a moment. With a thought that arrived became dazed.

Bimo's eyes grew bigger in shock. So did Mala, "You mean Madam ?. Please explain correctly " said Bimo firmly. He forgot who he was talking to.

" Yes the accident that happened to Elin's family first. That's because I'm sir "obviously Viona repeated.

" God" cried Bimo in disbelief.

" I'm sorry. I did not do it intentionally, sir. Even then I had tried to take responsibility and look for the whereabouts of the little boy in the accident. But I never found his presence. Until I found out that the boy was Elin" said Viona weakly.

" Pardon Mami Elin's guilt". "he continued with a heavy hand before the young woman, "I'm sorry Mami. For making your biological parents go away.. "

Elin suddenly moved from her seat. His face gave no expression. He just stayed silent with a look down. Then walk away leaving everyone.

Seeing that Viona also woke up from her seat, "please forgive Mami "to beg her, while wanting to move following the woman's steps. However, his steps were prevented by Reymond, "let him alone first" he told Viona.

" But pi.. ? "

" Mii.., Elin needs calm. This news is certainly not easy for him "Reymond explained.

Viona bowed sadly. With tears flowing back, "He must have been very disappointed pi. Elin must have been very angry "shame by continuing to look at the body of Elin who almost disappeared from the wall of the house.

" Mom. "call Bimo to Viona

" Let us talk to him later. For now let him alone "he continued calmly.

" I'm sorry sir. Mother Elin. Forgive my mistake. It really... "

" Mom. "cut Bimo, "We have no right to be angry with you. It was purely an accident that you didn't want this to happen, and we're grateful that you saved our daughter "he said. Then stop for a moment to breathe.

" Even if we are angry. They can't give anything back. Maybe this is the path of his destiny. But at the moment we have to understand Elin's condition.

" It must not have been easy for him and it is very difficult to accept this harsh reality and we do not know how hard he tried to forget his trauma because of the accident.. "

" We understand sir ", Wilna continued.

" Even we understand very well that Elin is angry about this. The family feared that only Elin would no longer want to continue her marriage because of this "more.

Viona nodded weakly, "even my son is already very disappointed because of this sir. She was so afraid that their marriage would be annulled because of this "she said back in tears.

Mala and Bimo stared at each other in confusion, not knowing what to say. While the decision was indeed on Elin and they were unlikely to force the woman.

" We'll try to talk to her mom. We can only pray that God weakens his heart and apologizes for all these events "

" Give him time ." added Bimo.