20 Years Adrift
Chapter 46. Start Open

Affan brought Aira home from his village at the summit around three in the afternoon. They drove leisurely to their city by car. Although it was only for a moment, this impromptu vacation made Aira feel happy.

Aira's smile has returned. Previously, Affan felt very worried that the kidnapping tragedy would traumatize him, especially Affan asked for his rights on the same night.

The hearts of both are now overwhelmed by happiness when they become a real couple. At the moment they felt there was no longer any barrier to open up to each other.

"Aira," call Affan.

"Yes, Mas," Aira replied as she looked at Affan who was focused on looking at the streets.

"Actually I have a plan that I haven't told you yet" Affan said.

"Plan? What plan, Mas?" Aira scrunched her forehead not understanding.

Affan glanced at Aira and then looked back at the streets. He thought maybe it was time he told this to his wife.

"In two months our company will hold an annual celebration. Well, I'd like to announce our marriage officially to the public. Well, it's all those little party events" Affan told.

Aira smile. Previously he did not expect grandiose things because they were married because of coercion. For Aira, the happiness of a marriage is not measured by the magnitude of the party held.

Misunderstanding often occurs in the community where he lived before. The bride's family always has a big party for her child. Sometimes the parties they hold do not adjust to their economic situation.

Not a few families who have a lot of debt after throwing a party for their children. That's also some of the party costs have received a lot of funding from invited guests who present carrying envelopes.

Suddenly Aira thought about the party Affan was going to have. Although Affan is a businessman of course he has a lot of financing that must be issued every month, Aira is afraid that Affan's savings will run out to hold the party.

A feeling of worry prompted Aira to speak to Affan. She was truly an innocent woman who grew up and grew up in a mediocre family so as not to know the elite life of a businessman.

"Mas Affan," call Aira.

"Yes, Mrs Affan. Do you have any suggestions for this Thanksgiving?" ask Affan

"Yes, Mas. We better do it as simple as possible. Don't let the financing burden Mas Affan. Pity the company's employees if it gets financially affected by this party." Aira spoke very seriously.

'You're so innocent, Aira. What I did I calculated well. I am grateful to have a wife like you. Although your age is still young but you look mature and understanding, Affan's mind while covering his smile.

"You don't have to worry, Aira. God willing, the money I spent on Thanksgiving is my personal money. Companies and employees will not be affected by it" Affan explained.

"Alhamdulillah, Mother. I was wondering how much money you actually have, Mom. Every month I give me money even though I haven't used the money, my daily needs have been met, not to mention the electricity, PDAM, and household assistants. Must be Mas Affan dizzy when thinking about how to manage finances." Aira expressed her thoughts.

"I'm not dizzy Aira. There's Bimo helping me take care of everything. God willing, my income is more than that. There are also future savings for old age. You don't have to worry." Affan was delighted that Aira had started to open up with him to talk about household matters.

Although Affan is a rich man but he does not like to show luxury and show off his wealth. The house he lived in was quite simple for a successful businessman like him. He is also not a hobby of collecting cars or other branded items.

Financially he is able to afford to be a socialite but he prefers to keep his money for the long term. Some of him used to buy assets and set up social services to help underprivileged people in remote areas.

The car that Affan was driving had entered the city. Affan went to a jewelry store. The plan was that he also wanted to go to the boutique where he ordered party clothes but it seemed like it was done considering that the day was already very late.

Since the morning Faya had been very worried about Aira. He would definitely feel extremely anxious if the two of them did not return soon.

Affan and Aira enter a pretty magnificent jewelry store. A shopkeeper welcomed the arrival of the two and offered his collection items.

Affan raised his hand and subtly rejected them. He kept bringing Aira into the store. Apparently she had ordered the jewelry she wanted through Bimo.

His arrival was only to check the jewelry whether it was on order or not. If so, then just take him home.

After taking out a receipt and showing it to the shopkeeper, someone came before them with two sets of jewelry. Affan asked Aira to help check it out.

Affan was fair to his son and wife, and he also bought jewelry for Faya. Although Faya does not ask for it, Affan is afraid that his daughter thinks she loves Aira more.

"What do you think of this wedding ring?" point Affan.

A pair of rings with the same motif looked simple but classy. Affan's property is not made of gold but the best quality silver, while Aira's property is made of white gold. A man is forbidden to use gold jewelry, which is why Affan prefers silver for him.

After feeling fit and nothing needed to be fixed, Affan brought the two sets of jewelry home. They sauntered leisurely leaving the gold shop feeling elated. Aira walked while struggling spoiled in Affan's arm.

They did not realize someone had been watching the two since his arrival there. The woman was there to accompany her friend selling her jewelry.

When he saw Affan and Aira walking towards the exit, the woman confronted him. He did not care about the gazes of the people around him who were looking towards them. One must think that Aira who still looks very young becomes the mistress of a married man.

Visitors may also assume that the woman who confronted Affan and Aira was his legal wife.

Aira was surprised to see the arrival of the woman, as well as Affan. Although he had only met a few times, Affan was able to judge if the woman was not a good person.

"Waow! Now you've become the mistress of the boss, huh. But baby, your appearance is still a village. Oh, yes, Om you're sick. You should be a little understanding and visit us after marriage, not just continue to have fun like peanuts forget the skin," Reni said at length to Aira.

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