A Substitute
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"What, Mas? Meet your parents?"

"Yes, my mom wants to get to know you better."

"But what if I just embarrass myself? I know for myself that I'm not a rich man."

"No problem, my parents aren't as evil as the soap operas you've seen."

"Alright, Mas. But promise me you'll stand up for me if, like,,,,"

"I promise. It was a long time ago, yeah. I have to get back to work. I'll call you later."

"Good, Mas."

The call was cut off. The light became very nervous. He went to his room and checked the clothes he would wear tomorrow. However, since he only bought new clothes once a year, he did not have the proper stock of clothes to wear.

"God, Light! What do? Why is it messy?" Ririn who had just arrived was shocked to see the messy room due to the Light.

"Sorry, Auntie, I'm looking for a nice dress for tomorrow." The light is scared.

"Shirt? Tomorrow then? What's up with tomorrow?"

"So Mas Davin called, he said tomorrow he'd introduce me to his parents."

Hearing the Light's reply, Ririn's eyes immediately sparkled. "Light! You're going to meet the Armadja family! That great family will meet you!"

The light just remained silent while scratching the back of his head which was not itchy.

"Come, honey, we're going to the boutique. We bought some really nice clothes for you. You can't look blurry in front of them. We will also do the treatment at the spa. Come on!" Ririn pulled the Light out without listening to the girl's answer.

The light was silent and obedient as they drove across the highway.

Light, your hair is very long, must be cut," said Ririn while watching the long hair of Light has reached the waist.

"But I've had a bad time extending it, Auntie," Light said with a sad face.

"Yes, then it is just shaped wavy, so as not to look limp and your cheeks become very stye."

The light held onto her cheek which was indeed a bit stingy. "Yes, Aunt."

"Oh yeah, Auntie's still curious, actually how did you and Davin meet?" ask Ririn.

The light looked doubtfully, then replied. "That night Mas Davin saved me when he was about to jump off a pedestrian bridge."

Ciiiiiite. Ririn instantly braked suddenly. Luckily, there was no other car behind him. He was very surprised by what the Light said. He knew that the girl was very innocent, but, what kind of terrible thing should he also tell?

Ririn returned to the car again. "Tell Auntie, why did you want to kill yourself?"

"I don't want to marry that old man."

Ririn let out a long breath. "Yes, Auntie admit Om and Aunt are wrong, but, you can't take shortcuts like that."

"I'm sorry, Auntie." The light lowered his head.

"You're very lucky. Saved and about to be married by a handsome conglomerate like her. Very rarely is there such a man. Aunty hopes that your marriage will last until old age."

"Thank you, Auntie."

"And one more thing, don't be so honest and outspoken. Not everyone responded well. If you're asked, just mention the good things, hide the bad ones."

"Good, Auntie."

After choosing clothes, they went to the spa to do the treatment. Ririn also took care of the treatment rather than waiting. Light Hair also changed its model to make it more beautiful. Even impressed much different from the old him. Somehow Davin's response tomorrow when he saw his future wife turned out to be a very beautiful face.

The next day, Light was ready with beautiful makeup. The tantenya dress it as beautiful as possible. Choose a good dress and also polite.

Not long after, came Davin's luxury car. After saying goodbye to Ririn, they immediately went to Davin's house.

Along the way, Davin focused only on the streets. The atmosphere became quiet, making Light feel even more nervous. I don't know why Davin was any different from what he saw that night. The face is still the same, but its nature is different. If Davin smiled that night, he could see Davin's flat face today.

'Mas Davin why stay quiet? Am I ugly?' inner Light while lifting up his phone slightly and looking at the shadow of his face.

"You're so pretty today."

Finally, Davin spoke even without looking. Make cheeks Light meet red.

"Thank you, Mom," said Light with a shy smile.

After that, Davin did not speak anymore. He refocused on driving. The light is silent. At least, Davin praised him a few seconds ago. Praised handsome guy, who's not happy? Married to Davin was also not a compulsion for him, it was a beautiful gift, very beautiful even.

A long time later, they arrived at a luxurious house that only Light had ever seen on television.

The right and left sides of the picture of this luxury house are decorated with white stairs to go to the backyard of the house, in the entrance area of this luxury house there is also a mini garden whose plants are arranged symmetrically.

Meanwhile, the main terrace is on the second floor which has a terrace chair. The exterior wall paint color of this luxury house is dominated by white with the addition of blue accents on the window and door frames so that it makes the picture of this luxury house look very charming.

Really good taste. Very fancy and classy.

'Is this a palace?' the Light that feels more and more inferior.

It is like a dry leaf in a large, invisible flower garden and not necessarily there.

"Come, come in" Davin said.

The light seemed very doubtful. "Mas, next time, yeah. I don't think I'm ready yet."

"Sooner or later you'll meet them, it's okay, there's me, come on in." Davin drew the hand of Light that was currently cold and trembling. He was just shaking his head at the nervousness of the Light at this moment.

With a heavy step, Light followed Davin's steps into his house. He almost opened his footwear when he would step on the porch of the mansion if Davin did not stop it.

What's wrong? He just did what he did at his aunt's house.

After entering the house, the Light was again amazed by the very luxurious and beautiful contents. His eyes barely blinked as he looked at the order and items that filled the house.

"Welcome, Light." A woman's voice sounded not far from them.

The light and Davin turned to the source of the sound. There was a beautiful woman and a middle-aged man who also still looked handsome and very similar to Davin was walking towards them with a friendly smile.

'Are they Mas Davin's parents? Her mother was very young and beautiful, ' Inner Light.

Davin nudged the arm of Light so that he returned his parents' greeting.

"Welcome Om, Aunt."

The face of Davin's parents was somewhat confused by the reply of Light.

Davin again elbowed the arm of Light so that he could correct his sentence.

"I-I mean, thank you, Auntie. Nice to meet Om and Aunt." The light shone on the hands of Davin's parents. Fortunately, before coming down earlier, Davin gave a briefing to Light about what he had to say and do.