Being a Widow Because of Widow
A Necklace

I don't feel like time goes by so fast. Day after day, days have changed, now days have changed weeks. That means Luciano's coming to propose to Melissa. This time it was different that Luciano proposed with his family.

The Jordan residence ....

The Melissa family and the Luciano family are gathering in the living room. They were talking about the wedding date of their children. Melissa and Luciano looked very happy.

"What if the wedding happens 3 months later we take a young date?" ask the middle-aged woman who still looks very pretty. The woman was none other than Luciano's mother Eloisa Harlow Immanuel.

"I'm up to the kids, ma'am. If the children are ready to get married within 3 months then we will prepare everything from now on" Cassie replied.

"All right, Luci how? Are you ready to get married in 3 months?" eloisa asked her son.

"Wash ready, Mom. Luci leave all these decisions to my future wife." Luciano turned to Melissa.

"How, Mel? What decision? Are you ready to get married in 3 months?" cassie asked her daughter.

"Mel is ready, ma'am," Melissa replied with a smile.

"Yes, since everyone has agreed to this wedding, we will prepare the wedding from now on, won't we, honey?" Eloisa asked her husband, Alano Immanuel.

"Yes, Honey. Make a very fancy wedding party. This is the wedding of our youngest son, we have to hold a very grand wedding, if we can get recorded in history" said Alano Immanuel.

Hearing that, Melissa felt bad. "Sorry, Om. Not that Mel refused but, I felt that all this was too much. I don't want to throw a very fancy wedding. Mel is a widow, it would be inappropriate if Mel got married with such a lavish wedding party" Melissa said.

Luciano looked to the side. "Dear, why talk like that? What is wrong if a widow holds a fancy wedding? All of that doesn't matter. Isn't that right, Dad?" Luciano asked his father for an explanation.

"Yes, Melissa boy. What my son said is true. It does not matter if a widow holds a luxurious marriage. Widow women also deserve to start a better life. Don't talk like that again, honey. We just want to see your wedding smooth, luxurious and festive. Your marriage is a once in a lifetime, don't waste it all. Don't refuse, son. Let us prepare everything festively" Alano said softly.

Melissa smile. "Yes, Om. Leave it all to Om, Aunt and Mel's parents" Melissa said

"Well, that's dong. You two should just shut up. Leave everything to us, let us prepare very festively, is it Mr Dominic?" kekeh Alano to Melissa's father.

"Sir Alano's right, you guys go have fun. Let us take care of all this" Dominic said.

"Alright, then Luci same Mel went out for a while huh. Come on, Mel," asked Luciano, pulling his hand.

"Where are we going, Mom?" melissa asked, looking at her future husband.

"Udah come, you'll know. We go first, Mom-Dad." Luciano took Melissa away from the living room.

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"Come in!" Luciano opened the car door.

"Mas, where are we going?" ask Melissa again.

"I want to take you to the jewelry store. Come on in," replied Luciano.

Melissa came straight in. Meanwhile, Luciano shut the door of his car as soon as Melissa came in. Then he circled his car and got in through the steering door.

Luciano immediately put on the seat belt and drove his car. "Mas, isn't there still a lot of time to buy jewelry? Our marriage is still a long time, why would Mas want to buy it now?" Melissa turned to her future husband.

"I'd like to order a necklace with a photo and the name of both of us in it. For the wedding ring let our parents take care of it." Luciano smile.

'Why is he so similar to Xian-Ge? I thought about him again.' Melissa monologues in her daydreams.

Apparently he was reminded of his best friend, Yuxian. Why not, because he had done this before with his best friend. She ordered jewelry with photos and their names on it.

It's just a different kind of jewelry. If Luciano wants a necklace, Yuxian wants a ring. But the meaning remains the same. That's why Melissa suddenly thought back to her best friend.

Nah!

"Darling!" Luciano touched Melissa's arm, which looked dreamy.

"Eh .. Yes, Mas." Melissa came out of her monologue.

"What's wrong? Why daydream? Are you sick?" asked Luciano while putting his palm on Melissa's forehead.

"No, Mas. I'm fine, I just remembered something" Melissa replied, ending with a smile.

"What'sthat? What are you thinking?"

"Nothing, Mom. Forget it, it's not important. Come on, walk." Melissa did not answer Luciano's question.

Melissa did not want to make Luciano feel doubtful about her feelings. She did not want to talk about Yuxian anymore in front of her future husband. The widow who was soon sold out also wrapped her hands in Luciano's arms and leaned her head.

"Mas, can I lean like this?" yang Melissa while raising her face looked at Luciano.

"Of course, why not. I'm yours, Mel. Don't ask for permission like that." Luciano stroked the face of his future wife.

"Thank you, Mum. Come, walk. I can't wait to see what kind of necklace Mas is going to give me" Melissa said.

"Haha, come. I'm sure you'll like it" Luciano said as he drove off.

"Oh yeah? I'm getting curious, Mom."

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Diamond shop ....

After arriving in front of the Diamond Shop, they entered together. Surely before entering, they had to pass a small inspection by the security there. After that, they walked towards the necklace's special jewelry.

Melissa was amazed to see a necklace that various models. The necklace is so blinding to the eyes, it indicates if it is a real diamond. Without lingering Luciano pointed at one of the necklaces and asked the shopkeeper to pick it up.

"Sir, please bring me that necklace. I want to see it up close!" luciano's orders.

"Good, sir." The waiter immediately took it.

The waiter took with both hands had been wearing gloves. "This, sir." The waiter gave it to Luciano.

"Darling, what about this necklace model? Does this necklace suit your taste?" asked Luciano while looking at Melissa who had been staring at the necklace that Luciano pointed at.

Melissa quickly nodded. "Yes, Mas. I like it, I like it a lot." Melissa smiled happily.

"alright. Ma'am, I want to order a necklace like this model but I want in it attached our photo and also our name. Can it?" ask Luciano.

"Can, Sir. But the price will be much more expensive than the price of this necklace," replied the shopkeeper.

"No problem. I'll pay for it. About when can the necklace be taken?" ask Luciano.

"Sunday, Sir."

"Well, I'll pay for it in the beginning. If the necklace is ready, let me know. How much?" ask Luciano.

"43 million, sir."

"Okay, I'll pay." Luciano gave me his ATM card.

Meanwhile, Melissa was only stunned by her perfectly widened eyes upon hearing the price of the diamond necklace that her future husband had ordered.

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