(NON) PRETEND HUSBAND
Kian is Papa

A few hours later in Jonathan's mansion. Ann sat facing her father with a sad look. He opened his mouth before Jonathan got up from his chair, picked up something at his desk and returned to the sofa with a piece of paper.

Ann seemed familiar with the paper, a plane ticket. Again. Ann is frustrated.

"Take the two of you to Switzerland next weekend. Just week. Then after that, may Papa's wish be granted quickly!"

"Pa's."

"Does Papa have to wait that long to pet the grandson? A year?"

Ann nodded for sure. He looked at Jonathan expectantly. At least this was his last attempt to woo. I can't imagine going to Switzerland! She could have come home pregnant. Nah! Don't let that happen!

"No. Papa's decision will not change. Leave the two of you on Friday next week." Jonathan looked at his daughter sharply.

"Pa, please. You don't want Papa's story to repeat itself?"

Jonathan is disturbed, he looks at Ann with a look. "You mean?"

"Papa married Mama without love, so did I and Kian. We need time to cultivate love between us, Pa."

"And with Daren among you?" 

Ann woohed. His lips were suddenly confused.

"No, Ann. Do not repeat your mistake. Kian is a good man. You'll regret your whole life if you let go."

"It's because he's too good, Pa. That's why I don't want to get more tormented with my life!"

"It's different, Pa. He was always willing to sacrifice and be hurt. Ak - I'm ..." Ann cupped her face as her tears could no longer be contained.

Jonathan sighed and exhaled periodically, then he stood up and sat down beside his beautiful daughter.

"Kian is Papa. We never regret sacrificing for our loved ones, keep that in mind, Ann. It's not love if it doesn't require sacrifice" comfort Jonathan as he gently rubs Ann's back.

"There will come a time when you will have to sacrifice for Kian. That's what I call love. May you two not be too late to realize the presence of love between you" the 56-year-old said wisely.

Ann did not say, her tears could no longer be dammed. A flash of Kian's face flashed across his head, this moment this morning must have been very painful for Kian. Ann squeezed her chest in pain every time she imagined Kian. Is this a signal when his heart began to be touched by the strange and conservative man? No, it can't be this fast!

Wasn't that sturdy wall from the beginning already a fortress in Ann's heart? Why is it now as if everything is getting harder when Kian always just gives up and is good to him.

"Papa sure did not choose wrong. Kian the best. Don't look at her status, Ann. Look at his kindness and all his sacrifices for us."

Ann frowning. For us?

"No more objections this time. You must go like it or not!" timpal Jonathan before Ann could ask.

Although unsure if Kian would leave for Switzerland, Ann did not dispute her Papa's orders much. He will think of a reason to reject it later, which is important now do not make his Papa suspicious.

"Alright, Pa. We're leaving."

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