Because I Don't Want to Lose
31 - Uninvited

Although Anaya's chest was rumbling, her legs were riveted. Dian's words sounded floating in the air, not fully understood. One big question filled his head. How could Sasika be at Randi's wedding?

"May I see this list of invitations?" pinta Anaya on Dian.

Dian looked astonished by Anaya's voice and body attitude which suddenly became a little riled up. However, he also searched the invitation list file on his tablet, and showed it to Anaya.

Anaya's fingers quickly scroll through each name. Until the last line, he did not find the name Sasika. Anaya looked for the female figure earlier with her eyes. Sasika was walking after the glasses guy approached Randi and Sarah to say hello.

"Dian, do you know a teary-eyed man who's shaking hands with a bride?"

Dian shifted her gaze in the direction Anaya mentioned. Trying to recognize the person Anaya meant.

"Oh! He's Sarah's half-sister" replied Sarah. "I was introduced to the class at his house two days ago."

"The woman next to him, who is she?" Anaya curious.

"Neither know, Mom. Girlfriend or plus one of her maybe. As far as I know, his brother is not married." Dian answered Anaya's curiosity.

Anaya's answer was enough to make her satisfied. He saw from afar the reaction of Randi who seemed shocked by the presence of Sasika. His cousin looked worried. He whispered something to his wife.

"Why, Mom?"

"That's nothing," Anaya replied with a smile. He didn't want Dian to suspect him.

Dian was called his partner. Anaya let him go.

Izzar, who was still talking to Anaya's uncle, turned to him and smiled. Anaya replied and walked over to him. He wanted Izzar to know his heart was a little hot due to the arrival of Sasika who he never expected at all.

"Annaya!" Om Erik who was a cousin of his late mother greeted him.

"Yes, Om!" Anaya puts herself sitting next to Izzar. So close.

"Know no? Apparently, Izzar's grandfather, his boss once was. We used to take our employees on vacation here. But it used to be an old building, it hasn't been renovated like this."

"Oh yeah? Small world yes, Om!" said Anaya.

Yes, the world is small. People we don't think we know have the same roots. People we do not expect can suddenly appear because they have a relationship with each other. Like Sasika who unexpectedly suddenly appeared among them.

Anaya follows the continued talk of Omnya and Izzar about the construction world that is not too understood. He just wanted to pass by looking for another group with a more pleasant conversation. But, he was afraid that Sasika would approach Izzar if this man alone without him. Or maybe even Izzar who approached Sasika.

Unwittingly, Anaya becomes possessive.

However, although as a cousin of the bride, Anaya is also in charge of this wedding, then he must share his attention with the work done by his men. He regrets now letting Sandra oversee another event in Jakarta.

Listening to the exciting conversation, Anaya believes that Izzar is safe with his uncle. So he decided to go around first checking his team's duties.

Anaya asked permission. Before leaving, he whispered in Izzar's ear.

"Would you like to meet someone at a coffee shop?"

Izzar was flabbergasted at Anaya's question. He knew what Anaya meant. Coffee shop seems to have become a phrase that means related to Sasika.

"Nga! I'm not going anywhere." Izzar smiled and replied, Anaya asked.

However, Anaya did not reply to him. He left with eyes implying distrust of Izzar. He asked a catering worker to send food to Izzar and Om Erik, to make sure the man would not leave his place.

The MC who was tasked with driving the show, lost his mood. Dian said the young girl, receiving a message telling her boyfriend she was walking with another woman. Complete with photos and videos.

Dian dizzy made it. He was unable to persuade the girl to let go of her sadness for a moment.

His cousin's name is Yanne. Prompt delivery of requests to replace the duties of the host, accompanied by the promise of commensurate rewards.

"Silver will have to pay dearly then. Twice that big brother's MC!" challenge Yanne.

"okay!" Anaya didn't bargain. He took Yanne to the stage.

"One more time, the new brother's husband has the same cool and handsome brother also does not? What can be known to me?" Yanne smiled winking her eyes.

Anaya was stunned, but then laughed. "He has a sister. But, unfortunately women."

Yanne scowled disappointedly.

"What is a handsome Izzar?" tanya Anaya tested.

"When you want to marry him, don't you realize he's handsome?"

Anaya blushed.

"Makanya Brother joined us and our aunts. All on speaking. But, be careful, brother. The woman who sat at the table with me, worried about Brother Izzar continues."

Anaya handed Yanne over to Dian. Then he pulled over and looked for a figure called Yanne. He found the woman Yanne meant was Sasika. Yanne was right, Sasika momentarily glanced at Izzar who still remained in his position with Om Erik.

The sight was like a match that re-ignited the embers in his chest.

The show has continued to entertainment and games. All the guests are scrambling to participate, as Randi and Sarah prepare attractive gifts. The concept of a wedding event that is only attended by family and closest relatives is very fun because it will familiarize the families of both parties.

Om Erik asked Izzar to keep him company. "I'm too old for a game like that."

Izzar doesn't mind. He was reluctant to join in because he did not want to be seen interacting with Sasika. Unlike Anaya, he did not understand how Sasika could appear at the wedding with this very limited invitation.

He did not not not know Sasika noticed and looking for a gap to approach him. The girl repeatedly called and sent out messages, which Izzar ignored.  He should be careful. It was not Anaya's reaction that he was worried about. But, Mr. Arsyad's actions that he was worried about. Moreover, yesterday, he had signed an agreement with Mr. Arsyad whose contents concerned Anaya and Naira. Do not let him disappoint the man who is struggling with his pain.

Anaya drifted to witness the excitement of Yanne's games. He ignored Sasika's movements. The girl moved into the villa building on the grounds that she had to go to the toilet. Of course, he is still very behind the plans of this villa because in the past, Izzar had invited him here.

Izzar himself was too serious to listen to Om Erik's story about his experience of being a son of his grandfather, so he did not realize Sasika was so close to him. After coming from the toilet, he awkwardly approached and greeted Izzar.

"Hi! You are here!" sasika Tegur. He laughed happily because he managed to show his existence in front of Izzar.

Erik was shocked by Sasika's presence. He guessed whether this girl was one of his nephews.

Izzar only replied with a stifled smile. His eyes are looking for Anaya. The woman was late with a guessing quiz game with her cousins.

"Why are you here? Don't play games there?" Izzar tried to get rid of Sasika.

"I'm bored!"  Sasika sat down next to Izzar. "I'd like to talk to you. We haven't seen each other in a long time."

Izzar stood up immediately. He began to get annoyed with Sasika's recklessness.

"Excuse me, Om! I'm going to Anaya for a minute."

Om Erik nodded. He even supported Izzar to leave, he was a little disappointed because his friendship with Izzar ended because of Sasika.

"Izzar! Where you going?!" Sasika shouted riled up with the way her former fiance dodged.

Izzar doesn't care. He hurried to walk to the game. He really hoped Anaya did not see the incident. But his hope evaporated. At the end of his gaze, Anaya was staring at him. His eyes were sharp, and his lips were tightly clenched.

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