All Because of You
Episode 21

When Melisa awakens from her sleep, she does not see Zein. But he found a piece of paper on his bedroom nightstand.

" Morning girlfriend? If you've read this letter, then I'm home safe. "

Melisa smiled reading that short and dense message. Just know if he's worried about that guy. If only he had not been tired, he would have definitely not slept.

Melisa rushed to take a shower and was ready to go to the office. It was bright, as beautiful as her heart. Before leaving for the office he sent a short message to the man who had just officially become his girlfriend last night.

" Morning girlfriend? Wake up!! don't sleep on. " Melisa kept her phone in the bag and rushed to the office.

Zein involuntarily flashed a smile as she read a joking message from her lover. She's happy. Melisa is now officially her boyfriend.

" Ze, breakfast first. "call her mother from the kitchen.

Zein went straight out of the room and took a position at the dining table. He ate his breakfast voraciously. Not just because I am hungry but because I am happy.

" Have you made up your mind, Ze? " asked Dwita, He sat down to his son.

Zein's mood declined drastically. He lowered his hand that was trying to bribe the rice. He lost his appetite.

" Already, Ma. "he said slowly.

Dwita. " What, Son? "

" It took me a while to get to know each other. So don't prepare anything first. Engagement event let alone marriage. " said Zein, final and not to be denied.

Dwita's shoulders are down. " A fiancee, huh? let there be a bond. "

Zein shakes.

" Let your relationship look serious, Ze. "pinta Dwita, again.

Zein kept shaking.

" Yes already, Saha left for work first. "

Dwita surrender. At least Zein had agreed to the match and for now the consent of his son was enough.

Zein got up from the chair and took a sip of his water and then kissed his mother's cheek and left the apartment.

Throughout the journey his heart and mind raged. It's about her Papa's request and Melisa's feelings. How could he realize all of them, while the completion of the two was vastly different.

" If papa were still there. " murmured Zein, interrupted by him who was driving.

Yep. If the Papa were still around, it wouldn't be this complicated. Persuading her Papa is much easier than her Mama. His father could always understand Zein's wishes, but not his mother's.

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Actually, Zein's phone number given Desi is very useless. Because he already had it first when the man contacted him three months ago. Requesting Melisa's home address.

Siti already said she agreed to the match by applying for the conditions stated to be the same as Zein. On the one hand, he was happy to see his mother's condition getting better, but on the other hand his heart felt guilty for his best friend, Melisa.

He stared at the rain grains stuck in Glenn's cafe. His gaze vacuous. Had he not broken up with Lucas, it would have been nothing to do with this fucking matchmaking.

" Motherfuck! " siti was upset when she remembered her ex-lover.

" hey! virgins are still early in the morning have spoken harshly. "reprove Glenn, when delivering coffee for his best friend.

" Bodos! " siti said she didn't care.

" Asem was so hot on the face, why? " ask Glenn.

He did see some irregularities in Siti's self earlier. Even though their friendship was dominated by quarrels, Glenn could not deny that Siti and Melisa were already like his own sister. So when Siti and Melisa are in trouble, she will be the front cover for the two girls.

" What's wrong" replied Siti briefly.

Glenn clucked. " As long as I travel and meet a lot of girls, the word does what has a different meaning than it should. And I'm not a psychic who knows what that means. "

" Oh yeah! Lo bawel bangat's. I'm really okay. You care so much. "

" Yes, let's just tell Melisa. "

" Missy? what would Melisa say, Glenn? He could hate me. " Siti smiled wryly. He shouldn't have accepted Zein's crazy idea. He should have let Desi accept his decision. He should be able to be firm in his stance. But the rice is already porridge. No one can come back.

The vibration of Siti's mobile phone disperse her upset mind.

" Later in the afternoon take Zein to the house, yes. We eat malem together. There was Aunt Dwita too. "the contents of the message from her mother.

Siti sighed getting annoyed. But she remembered Zein's words, She had to make her mother's mind calm and fluid in order to easily persuade her to call off this matchmaking.

" Ok, Ma. "reply.

What else can he answer other than to obey his mother's wishes. He prayed that Zein could quickly find a solution so that this problem would be resolved quickly.

******

" Well, the new couple has arrived" exclaimed Sean, Kaka Siti when she saw Zein and Siti coming together.

" Noisy! " siti's whistle, Sean just grinned jail.

" How are you, Ze? " greet Sean while shaking hands with Zein.

" good. How are you doing yourself? Tina's healthy?" ask Zein back. Tina is Sean's son.

" Healthy. But now she's the same mother. "

Zein nodded in understanding. Then go in with Sean.

" Okay, the future aunt's daughter-in-law has arrived. Yuk, Ze, sit down. Auntie with your mama has cooked for you and Siti. "welcome Desi, when you see Zein coming.

" Thank you, Auntie." said Zein.

" Just relax, Ze. Count this as your birthday celebration. Yes, no, my dear sister? " sorry Sean, to Siti.

" Ishh! Apaan. " Siti immediately pinched her sister's waist.

" Aww! You are a woman but rude. You're getting married, you " said Sean, whimpering.

" Sean, don't disturb his sister constantly. "tagur Desi.

They ate quietly while talking about Zein and Siti's educational background. Or tell a story about childhood that had only been heard the voice of Dwita, Desi and occasionally Sean chimed. Both Zein and Siti just kept quiet and listened. Laugh when something is funny or smile when remembering a memorable moment.

" What did you tell Melisa that you were here tonight? " whispered Siti, among the noise of Dwita and Desi.

" I said overtime. But later I might stop by her house first" Zein said.

" Kangen, huh? "

Zein did not answer, but could not dodge.

" Worry? "

Zein nodded.

Now the woman's guess was in her heart. Is correct. Zein's worried. She was afraid Melisa didn't believe it.

" Melisa's been telling me about lo who made her the girl. Ngeselin abis lo's. " Siti chuckles.

" Spontaneous. It was not planned at all ", Zein replied in self-defense.

" Lo happy, Ze? "

Zein nodded without hesitation. " This is what I had hoped for a long time ago. "

Siti smiling. She's happy Melisa got a good man. If only Zein didn't belong to Melisa, maybe Siti would have opened her heart to the man. Suppose that.