(NON) PRETEND HUSBAND
What is Self-Esteem?

Swung his steps wide and fast. His chest was still hot and pounding. She admired Ann's beauty and charm. But after hearing the woman's insults, Kian's judgment changed drastically. How can a beautiful face with thin lips tease it very smoothly swearing at him.

"Kian! Where are you going?"

Turning his head quickly, Jonathan was already standing behind him with a look of astonishment.

"Cocon't you go home? We haven't had lunch yet?!"

"I have a phone call from the office, sir," Kian denied lying. He lost the mood in this house.

"Let me call your office! Come on, let's have lunch first!"

Kian was stunned, for a moment he forgot that Jonathan was the largest shareholder in the Television Station where he worked.

Because Kian never moved, Jonathan finally approached the man and pulled him back into the house. Kian could only resign when inside he met Ann who was sitting on the sofa and watching television.

Ann, who realized her father had invited Kian back into his house, grunted. Though he had thought Kian had escaped and returned home.

"Ann, let's have lunch together!"

"I'm still full, Pa. You guys just eat first!" ann stared at the television screen.

Kian exhaled nervously, especially when Bik Sum pulled out a chair for him. At the table there are already various cuisine menus that are arranged very beautifully. It's like eating in a restaurant when you see the order of the dishes.

"Aannnnn ..."

Ann rolled her eyes irritated. If his Papa had called him in such a long tone then he should immediately comply. Little clucking Ann stepped her feet towards the dining table. For a moment his gaze met with the gaze of Kian who turned out to be watching him. Ann bellowed quickly and pulled the chair across from Kian.

Bik Sum prepared a plate for his young Miss and took a serving of rice for her. Ann just stared at the plate with no taste.

"Today, from tomorrow you will both be contacted by the Wedding Organizer who will arrange all the wedding of the two of you. Don't feel hesitant to express your wishes to them, Kian."

"I—"

"Father! Papa hasn't even listened to my explanation of Daren!"

Jonathan looked at Ann. He waited for his daughter to continue her words.

"Daren agree?" jonathan asked after Ann had been silent for a long time.

Ann shook her head weakly, her hands grasping the spoon tightly.

Kian who had just listened accidentally saw the tight grip of Ann's hand on the spoon.

"alright. Then you have no other choice."

"I'm not ready to get married, Mr. Nathan!" sela Suddenly.

Ann was flabbergasted, she looked at Kian sharply. It's good that he talks like that! Thought Ann was also ready and agreed to marry him, huh!?

"I apologize in advance if I let you down. It's just that I feel unworthy to be Miss Ann's life partner. I'm sorry, Mr. Nathan."

"No, Kian! You are the man most worthy of my daughter. Please don't make the situation any more complicated by talking about merit and inappropriate" Jonathan disliked.

"It's right, Pa. It's too sudden. We even just met today. How could in a matter of one month we have become husband and wife?!"

"What is impossible? You can still get to know each other and explore each other after officially getting married. It might even be better since you guys are spared from slander!" jonathan Keukeh.

Ann breathed out a huff. He glanced at Kian who was also glancing at him for help.

"It has. Don't dispute Papa's orders. Whether you like it or not, you'll both be getting married next month! Don't forget, Kian, Grandma Sofia has entrusted you to me!"

"So prepare your time as best as possible to get to know each other. Tell WO what you want for your wedding. This decision is inviolable!"

Ann no longer obeyed her father. He knew it was impossible to win a debate with his beloved man.

Even more so, he dies a tick when Jonathan offends about Grandma Sofia.

"Let's have lunch!" jonathan orders while first scooping vegetables presented in front of him.

The three of them continued their lunch in silence. Sometimes Jonathan asks Kian about some things related to his work.

Ann ignored the two of them, he was busy chewing and enjoying a chicken serving of his favorite lemon sauce and stir-fry pokcoy oyster sauce. He wanted to leave the dining table and go back to his room. Buried himself deep under a thick blanket of warm. He wants to be busy with work so that there is no time to think about things like this.

After finishing her lunch, Ann said goodbye to go back to the room. His gaze had met Kian again but as quickly as lightning Ann turned away.

Arriving at the room, Ann grabbed the phone she had left at the nightstand. He was shocked when he saw there were 21 missed calls from Daren. There were several messages coming in too, Ann opening them one by one.

[Beb, please. Don't make a decision. Let's talk about this again.]

[Beb, please pick up my phone for a moment. We need to talk.]

[Beb, I'm sorry. I really really sorry. I'm sorry for what I said last night. I can't lose you, baby!]

[Beb, please pick up my phone!]

[Beb, I'm sick.]

Ann jerks. That hurt?!

As fast as lightning Ann moved from her seat and pulled her bag lying on the table. He rushed down the elevator and ran towards the garage.

"Ann, where are you going?"

"Daren's sick, Pa! I want to see him" Ann said quickly as she opened her car door.

He did not notice when from now on Kian was watching his movements.

"Come, accompany Ann!"

Ann nodded, she turned quickly to her father.

Kian who had just been silent listening was also surprised by Jonathan's sudden orders.

"Pa!"

"Go with Kian or don't go!"

"Sir, I want to go back to kan—"

"Quickly. Take Ann to her ex-boyfriend's house. Your office business let me handle it!"

I looked at Ann who was watching her too. He hesitated to approach Ann who immediately threw away his face as soon as Kian was standing nearby.

Ann throws her car contact and grunts as she passes to the passenger seat. Why would his life end with a man like Kian!? Isn't there anything cooler and more dandy?

Jonathan watched his two beloved humans with a relieved smile. Especially after Kian entered and sat behind the steering wheel. The car slowly came out of the carport. That's how her daughter's life should go. The right guy.

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