Butterfly In You
Chapter 2: The House

Lilis fingers resting on each knee occasionally squeezed slowly. Both feet are tight. His head was also bent inward. In my heart, nervous really can't be lilis redam. The palms hiding behind the backs of his hands were already wet from the cold sweat.

"So what's your decision, Lilis?"

Shehan asked from the sofa that was across the street. Her light brown iris gaze was intense making Lilis even more awkward. Today or rather tonight, it had already been two days since Shehan had offered Lilis a contract marriage and now was the time for the girl to make a decision.

Will Lilis accept or reject Shehan's proposal?

Shamefully Lilis raised her head. "dm ... Mom says if you want to marry me, you need to meet and talk to me face to face." After saying that, Lilis quickly lowered her head again.

"Is that what your mother said?"

In her submission, Lilis shook her head weakly.

"Then, what else did your mother say?"

Not directly answering, Lilis inhaled two deep breaths to cool her chest cavity which seemed to be hot raging. It's been two days now that Lilis feels so and tonight is the peak.

Not only was the chest cavity raging, Lilis' heart was also pounding even though she knew that the man before her was currently, proposing to her for a contract marriage. "Mom said after meeting Mister and Mister spoke directly to Mother, then you can decide whether to approve or not."

"Hhmm .. so ...." Shehan nodded several times to understand. He understood the anxiety felt by Lilis' mother because she herself was also a parent who had one daughter.

"Alright, tomorrow my job in the office is not much. So we can go visit your mother in Banyuwangi. But sorry, I can't stay there. So we'll go back to Bali in the afternoon."

"Yes sir, it's okay. You are busy because you have a lot of work. Besides pity Nurbanu if left alone."

"But before I talk to your mom, I'd like to ask you a question. From your own heart, are you willing to marry me?"

Lilis who had raised her head for a while and then lowered her head again, now back to face to face with her master in a long time. Silently, Lilis looked at the grown man deeply.

The age of Lilis and Shehan was clearly quite far, which was ten years. Even so, Shehan was still beautiful in the eyes of Lilis. Moreover, that man was indeed born handsome. Appearance is neat and fragrant. The clothes that Shehan was wearing were also not careless. When viewed from behind, it is obvious that Shehan is an expensive man.

"Yes sir .. I'm willing."

'Is that right?' Shehan furrowed his brows even though Lilis looked so innocent in expressing her answer. It seems that Lilis' answer has not satisfied Shehan. He came back to Lilis with a more detailed question.

"Lilis, you know I'm a widower with one child. Our age is not the same. What exactly made you willing to marry me?"

At once Lilis was struck face to face with her employer. Answering Shehan's first question has made Lilis groggy not play. Let alone the second question, really Lilis is upset right now. His eyes moved restlessly around Shehan's face. Her dry lips were still unable to say a word.

"I don't want any lies between us" Shehan continued, "I'm also honest with you if I want to get you married for my residence permit in Indonesia. So what reason would you say, I would definitely understand."

'How's this? I'm ashamed to tell you the real reason. But I can't lie to Mr. Murad either. How'this?'

A few seconds long Lilis was silent while continuing to look at Shehan who looked patiently waiting for his answer.

'Ah, what am I ashamed of. After all, Mr. Murad was also open to me. Our marriage is only to work together to benefit both parties. After a year of marriage we will be divorced, ' Lilis' inner self steadied.

"My reason for marrying Mr. .. because of the house." Lilis's voice went out slowly because in fact he was still embarrassed if he had to tell the truth.

"Home?" Shehan was confused.

"Yes, Sir. The reason is because of home. You said you'd wake up a house if I wanted to marry you."

"Ah, yes!" A look of relief was sculpted on the face of the Turkish man. "I will indeed wake up the house for you if you agree to marry me."

"My mother is fifty years old. But until now I still live in a rented house. I wish I could make a home for Mom. Not being able to build a big house, a simple house is also okay. The important thing is that you can feel the feeling of having your own home and being able to enjoy your old age without burden. Always think about the cost of rented houses that rise every year."

Lilis swallows the saliva in, feeling it directly fall into the stomach. The girl was embarrassed. Embarrassed that Shehan would consider her a materialistic woman. However, it was not as Lilis had imagined. Shehan looked at her in the shade, nodding slowly a few times.

"After marriage, I will keep my promise. You can also design the design."

Lekas Lilis refused. "No, Sir! No need! Please wake up a simple house. For me, it's important that you have a home. Poor, Mother! Is old, often sickly but still working as a laundry washerman in people's homes in order to help pay for the rent."

Lilis' sparkles glazed over remembering about her mother. He lowered his head so that Shehan did not know that his tears were almost spilled.

"Yes, we'll arrange it later and also, I'll fund your sister's education until she graduates."

"Thank you, Mister. I'm sorry if the reason I'm willing to accept this marriage invitation is because of it."

"It's okay, Lilis. It was not you who asked for it first, but I offered it to you. Not only you, everyone needs a home for shelter as well as a place to gather with family. I think your wishes are natural."

"Yes, Sir. Thanks again for understanding."

Lilis was very grateful for Shehan's understanding. He could breathe a sigh of relief this time and get rid of his prejudice. Shehan is a wise man. No doubt he can manage his resort to be crowned one of the best resorts on the island of Bali.

"After your mother's blessing, I'll tell Sarah that we're getting married."

"Mr Sarah ...." One thing Lilis missed was Shehan's ex-wife.

"Yes, I also have to tell him that we're getting married."

"May I also ask permission Sarah, sir? Not to feel awkward meeting Sarah's mother later."

"Yes, please. Anything else you want to ask?"

"Eum .. is it?" Lilis hesitated to say it because in Lilis's mind, she wanted to ask about the bed. Fortunately, Shehan was quick to respond when he saw his embarrassment.

"Just relax, we won't sleep in one room. You can use the guest room later."

"Huh ...." Lilis heaved a sigh of relief. "Then what about Nurbanu, sir?"

Mimik Shehan turned serious when talking about his son. "I don't want him to know this. Nurbanu is too small to be involved. Our marriage is only one year. So let Nurbanu keep thinking that you are the baby sitter. It's okay, right?"

"Yes, Sir. It's okay."

"Lilis, sorry before. Since I do not want Nurbanu to know about this matter, I plan to hold our wedding reception in a simple and closed manner. Just attended by the closest people."

Cinderella's wedding witnessed by many was Lilis' dream. However, should Lilis erase that dream this second as well.

"Alright, Sir. I get it."

"You can rest now. Sleep faster because tomorrow morning after Nurbanu leaves Kindergarten, we will go to Banyuwangi."

"I'll excuse you, sir."

"Yes." Yeah."

Lilis got up after a short nod, saluting her master.

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