The Price of Sainthood
Dante's character since childhood

"Malisa ...."

Niken inched forward, then stroked Alisha's knee which was in contact with her knee gently. An unexpected expression was still clearly imprinted on his face. Alisha had previously told me at length about her life being separated from her biological father, and she listened with a lot of feeling.

"Tante really didn't think you were Mas Narendra's daughter either. Really. Maybe Dante is also like Auntie, not surprisingly. Isn't that right, darling? Om Narendra has two daughters, you know. Beautiful again."

Dante who was originally carried away by the atmosphere with the reaction of his mother, immediately snorted softly when Niken glanced at him while teasing.

Obviously he was not so because he denied the words of Niken, but because he was convinced to agree with the words of his mother who concerns the beauty of Alisha. Moreover, right at that moment Alisha was following her gaze as well.

However, both Niken and Alisha seem to have no problem with Dante's attitude. I'm used to maybe. The two even continued chatting coolly while enjoying the cake made by Alisha.

"How's it feel? Yummy, right?" Niken asked while watching Alisha who was enjoying the cake.

The girl chewed full of seduction, then nodded steadily. "Enak, Aunt. It's delicious."

Niken reviewed the smile. "Tuh, right. Aunty guarantees no one dares to deny the delicacy of this cake. Next time you play here and try this recipe together yuk. Aunty sure our cake will definitely taste better than the original."

"Sip, Aunt. I'll be here often." Alisha subconsciously accepts Niken's invitation. And when he turned to Dante just as the young man was looking at him, Alisha regretted the words she had just said.

Come here often? Isn't that the same as seeing Dante often? Gosh darn. What the fuck am I? Dante's face looks so surprised just look at me.

"Eh, sorry Aunt, but Alisha can't promise. Looks like Alisha's been busy lately, huh."

Niken who had been a while suddenly put on a disappointed face. "Can't promise? What's busy, Al? Can't play here for a while?"

Alisha smiled wryly. "Anu, Aunt ... Alisha just remembered that she got a lot of college work."

Suddenly Niken's facial expression turned enthusiastic. "If that's his job, bring him here. Working together with Dante. Ugly-ugly Dante's a pinter. Yes, Dante."

Niken looked at her son's face, trying to ask for support. While the person being stared at actually rounded the eyeballs, then asked while pointing at his own face.

"What did Mama say? I'm ugly?"

"Yes," answered Niken lightly, then raised his chin. "Why? What's trouble?"

For a moment Dante was flabbergasted before then protesting loudly. "Good Mama! Obviously a problem, it is! Handsome face kayak gini artist kok said ugly! Actually I'm a real child what a collecting child, anyway?"

"Birth child."

"But why am I being deceived?"

Niken chuckles amusedly at the annoyed behavior of his favorite son. To him Dante looks as adorable as he was as a child. And its nature has not changed either. Still like not to accept if said ugly in front of his friends.

"Because being arrogant is not good, Dante," explained Niken later. Her lips sheathed a smile, while her son was singing lips. It was the same answer every time Dante questioned.

Dante, who had forgotten that there was Alisha there, turned to look at the girl. He also snorted softly. How not to be upset. Apparently Alisha was looking down while pursing her lips very tightly. It was obvious that the girl was holding back her laughter so as not to explode.

"What! What are you doing!" ketus later.

"No. I don't laugh anymore" she said.

"Lied."

Without waiting for Alisha's answer, Dante got up and left. I don't know where to go. His face still looks unfriendly.

The two other women, who were still sitting on the sofa, stared at Dante's back, which moved away. And as the young man disappeared behind the door, the two looked at each other and laughed together. But before long Alisha hastily stopped the laughter and silenced her mouth with a palm. It certainly did not escape the attention of Niken and made the woman wonder.

"What's up, Al?"

"I'm sorry I'm laughing, Auntie. I know it's not polite and it's not appropriate."

"How polite?"

"That's ...." Alisha glanced towards the door where Dante came out from there. "Aunty's son was upset, I was even widened. It looks like Dante is very angry" he added in an uneasy tone.

Niken chuckles at Alisha's confession. "Dante is that guy, Al. Ah ah, don't think about it. This aunt is her real mama. Aunty must know, how angry he is. And just so you know yes, Dante's expression was not angry, you know." Niken whispered slightly as her lips approached Alisha's ears.

Alisha herself turned to look at Niken with a frown. "If you're not angry what else, Auntie?"

"He's embarrassed" whispered Niken again with a reassuring expression. Alisha herself was immediately flabbergasted. While Niken befell him with a smile then once again reassuring. "Yes, he's embarrassed. Rarely do children want to be told like that. Even to join the chatter of women."

"Oh yeah?"

"Yes. Aunt was astonished too. Pas Lara came here and Dante stayed in his room. Alisha's turn to be here to wait for her? Yes, even if the face of the judges was like that, but it seems that he has attention with you." Niken paused his speech while observing Alisha from toe to head. "Tante is suspicious, don't Dante like you, again?"

Alisha. "What the hell, Auntie. Dante is Lara's fiancee. It is impossible."

***

Alisha slightly breathed a sigh of relief as Niken bailed to pick up the call from her phone. The girl whose face had been flushed with embarrassment noticed Niken's slender back moving away, then took a deep breath to neutralize the feeling.

Fortunately Niken did not exaggerate his suspicions, so did not ask too far about the strange that happened to Dante.

I don't know how Alisha feels right now. Niken is a very good mother and woman. Even to him that the woman had just known. Being her daughter-in-law is truly a wonderful gift. He can not be denied if the love in his heart is only for Dante alone.

However, on the other hand, Alisha must not be selfish by seizing Dante from Lara. Even if Dante loved her, many hearts would be hurt. His parents would not accept it either. And Lara's heart will be broken.

Alisha closed her face slowly using her palm. For a moment he wanted to close his eyes, trying to find calm because his heart just kept pounding. For whatever reason, he wants everything to be okay. Even if he had to sacrifice happiness. It was enough for him to meet the father. He just needs to be filial, and happiness will come in time.

Only then did he feel a little calm, a flick of a hand was heard in his ear cavity. He immediately lowered his hands and opened his eyelids. Think if Niken's the one coming back.

However, Alisha was even jumped when the one in front of her was not Niken as she had thought. Precisely a beautiful face that looked at him full of anxiety with a very close distance.

"Al, why cover your face? You're not crying, are you?"