"Uhhh, did he want to die? Why did he come to the house, didn't I say I would wait at the usual place? What will be their response? Would my parents let me go out with Darren?" Celine clicked worriedly. "Yes, of course Papa won't allow it. What's more, he doesn't know Darren," Celine continued muttering, answering her own questions.
When Ririn went to call Celine, Sihar immediately took the opportunity to interrogate Darren.
"Where are you taking her?" asked Sihar coldly.
"I want to go to cafe uncle, just for the night," said Darren firmly without feeling nervous. It seemed that the man had prepared himself carefully earlier.
"Have you got permission from who, you can bring my daughter?"
"Haven't got uncle's permission yet, that's why I came here earlier than our promised hour. I want to ask uncle directly for permission, and I really hope uncle will let me take Celine to dinner."
"If I don't allow it? Then?"
Darren smiled sweetly. "If it is not permitted, what can I do, Uncle? I could only ask for permission, there is no certainty whether it will be permitted or not."
"All right, I will not allow it. Now go!" Sihar said.
"Huh?" Darren was surprised and looked at Sihar who appeared very relaxed.
"Can you think about it one more time, uncle? I will definitely bring Celine home on time, it won't be past 11Pm o'clock," Darren asked.
"No!!! I'm not allowing you to go, now you can go!"
"May I know the reason, uncle?" Darren was adamant.
"There is no special reason, but as you know, Celine is still young. She can't be side by side with a grown man like you!"
"I'm only 26 years old, is that old?" Darren turned around asking. "Uncle, precisely because I am old, I will not possibly approach your daughter to play around. I am serious about her. And I also will not force Celine to rush into an unwanted marriage, I am willing to wait while guarding her until she is ready to marry me," explained Darren, there was seriousness in his eyes.
"How long have you been together?"
"Eh ... together?" Darren was confused about what he should answer, because in fact they weren't in that special relationship yet, where they could be defined as together.
Sihar glared at him, it made Darren even more scared.
Gleg !!! Darren swallowed his saliva.
"W-we've known each other for 3 months uncle, and what do you mean by 'together'?" Darren asked nervously.
"Aren't you Celine's boyfriend?" Sihar asked.
Even though he was actually scared, Darren dared to answer gently!
"He he ... about it ... we are not dating yet, uncle. And the plan is, tonight I will convey my heartful feelings. Hopefully Celine will reply," Darren said, smiling beautifully because at that time he remembered Celine's smile that would always make him feel comfortable.
"So, you planned to confess to Celine only tonight?"
"Uh yes uncle."
"Then don't waste your time anymore. I won't let her out. And if she doesn't come out, how can you express that love of yours?"
"Uncle, I'm sorry. But what is the reason uncle can't accept me? I came and spoke to uncle here tonight, because I want Celine and uncle to see how serious I am about her. Celine asked me to pick her up in front of the complex, but I chose to come here and meet with you. She is not a child anymore and my love is not a toy to Celine. I came, and asked permission from uncle, because I felt I needed to show myself. Not a cat-and-mouse relationship. And even before trying to know about me, uncle immediately rejected me. But sorry uncle, uncle's rejection is not the end of my struggle to pursue Celine. I will not stop to pursue her, because I am sure of my feelings toward her!" Darren declared with determination.
Sihar could only remain silent, on one hand he really admired the courage and maturity of the man in front of him. And he even really appreciate this man, who had come home to ask permission very gently at night when he wanted to express his love. A man like that was perfect for Celine.
Hufff!!!! Sihar exhaled roughly.
"Mama, where's that Celine? Her friend's been waiting for a long time!" Sihar called.
"Uncle?" Darren said, he was very happy, which was clearly evident in his expectant eyes.
"Yes, you can go on a Saturday night out!" said Sihar.
With a big smile, Darren replied, "Thank you, uncle."
'Well, Celine is still very young. There was no way their love would lead directly to a serious level. There's still plenty of time for that,' thought Sihar.
After saying their goodbyes, Celine and Darren came out of the little house and left for their first date.
"Why did you come to the house? Didn't I say that I would wait at the usual place?" Celine scolded.
Darren stroked Celine's hair. "Why don't you be quiet? It looks like I'm the child."
"But you know, my dad is very fierce. He already scolded you!" regretted Celine.
"Apart from attracting your heart, attracting your parents' heart is also my job. And see, I did it right?"
"Interesting! What do you mean?" Celine asked.
And Darren just smiled.