
This morning the Adhiyaksa family was having breakfast together. From morning, Cleantha prepared a special meal to welcome her youngest son, Alarick Adhiyaksa.
"Darling, you are so diligent" said the King, peeping at Cleantha's cheek.
"Sure, I've prepared everything. So when Alarick gets home, lunch is ready" Cleantha said excitedly.
From the second floor came the footsteps of a man down the stairs. Spontaneous, the female servants immediately glanced upwards. How not, they cannot afford to miss the sight that spoils the eyes in the morning. An amazingly handsome man with an athletic body that is the dream of every woman. Moreover, he is the main heir of the Adhiyaksa family. Just looking at it can make hunger go away. Who else if not Almero Adhiyaksa.
"Al, where's your sister, Ivyna? Why didn't he come down for breakfast?" cleantha asked looking at Almero with great love. Every time he looked at Almero, he remembered Alvian as a young man.
"Ivy, she...."
"What's up, Mom? It's me." It's me."
Behind Almero, follows a beautiful woman of slender stature. His wavy hair came swinging along with his agile movements. The woman went down two steps at once and held Almero's hand tightly.
"I must have woken up if my bedroom door was knocked by Almero. How do we fit in, right?" tanyanya smiled widely.
"Very harmonious. Unfortunately Almero is your sister, not your lover. So quickly find a future husband, otherwise Daddy will match you," replied the King from the dinner table.
Ivyna puckered her lips forward.
"Dad, don't talk about it anymore. I want to get married if I meet a man like my sister."
"Oh, so you're my secret admirer. If you say this in front of Marion, she can be jealous" Almero said grinning.
"Marion won't be jealous because I'm the designer of her wedding dress. Remember without me you can't get married."
"Yes, beautiful designer mom. I believe you," said Almero pulling a chair for Ivyna.
Cleantha and the King smiled happily at the familiarity of Almero and Ivyna. From childhood to adulthood, their relationship was very close. In fact, they are often thought of as lovers by people who do not know the Adhiyaksa family.
"Dad, today I went into the office after lunch. After picking Alarick up from the airport, I'll take him with me and Marion to pick out a wedding souvenir."
"Of course, Al. Daddy will take your place to attend a meeting with Mr. Mark and Mr. Ibrahim."
"Thank you, Dad," replied Almero happily.
Cleantha brought wheat bread to Ivyna because her daughter was very body-shape.
"Mom, I'm sorry I couldn't come to pick up Alarick today. In an hour I have to meet my new client. He's so weird" Ivyna complained.
Cleantha furrowed her brows.
"It's okay, honey. Later that night you can still meet your sister. What's wrong with your client?"
"She asked me to take care of the wedding dress, suit, flowers and all the knick knacks in just one week. He said he should get married on Sunday. And his face always looked anxious when he visited my bridal."
"Maybe she was nervous at the thought of her marriage, Ivy," Cleantha replied.
"But Almero and Marion are not that happy. They're very relaxed."
Almero laughed at her brother's words.
"That's because my marriage is still two months away. While your client should get married at the end of the week."
Almero finished his coffee and got out of the chair.
"Mom, Dad, I have to leave now so that it's not too late. I picked up Marion before the airport" said Almero, peeping at Cleantha's cheek.
"Yes, honey, be careful."
"I'm also leaving. I'll try to get home before seven. Bye, Mom, Dad," Ivyna said goodbye.
Seeing the departure of their two children, Cleantha felt both proud and moved. He did not expect time to pass so quickly. Now Almero and Ivyna are adults, even Almero will soon build a household.
"Why, Honey?" the king looked at his wife.
"I'm happy to see Almero getting married. Ivy also managed to achieve his goal of becoming a designer.
"We're lucky to have kids like them. Moreover, Alarick has also finished his education at Stanford," replied King.
"Honey, when Almero's wedding is over, what if we're on our honeymoon too?" the King's Goda to his wife.
"We're old, my hair is gray too. No longer worth a honeymoon."
"Who said? You're always beautiful in my eyes."
"Well, I'll carry out my wife's orders."
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Marion came straight out of her house when Almero came. She looks beautiful in a light blue casual dress. Marion is the only daughter of Peter Wiryadi, a well-known property magnate who became a colleague of the King. You could say he is the most ideal wife candidate for Almero, both in terms of beauty, social status and intelligence.
"Darling, are we going to the airport now?"
"Yes, Alarick will arrive at ten in the morning" Almero replied as he drove his car.
"Al, later in the afternoon I will go to the Heart Care Foundation with Mama," said Marion with sparkling eyes.
"heart Foundation? What's for?"
"I plan to donate my heart if I die one day."
Marion's words surprised Almero. He immediately stopped his car.
"Why are you talking like that, honey? I don't want you talking about death" Almero said.
"All men will die, Al. I just want to make my life useful to others. Moreover, one of my cousins died from heart disease. That's why I'm driven to help them."
"But your wish is not yet done. We'll age with our grandchildren when that happens."
Marion put her head over Almero's shoulder.
"Don't be angry, Al. As donors, they won't take my heart before my breath stops."
"Enough, Marion. I don't want us to talk about this. Now we better concentrate on finishing the wedding preparations."
Seeing that Almero was upset, Marion stopped her speech. They did not speak again until they arrived at the airport.
After parking his car, Almero immediately took Marion's hand to walk to the passenger arrival area.
"You're still mad at me, Al?" ask Marion scared.
"Where can I be angry for too long, I love you so much."
From a distance, Almero saw a tall young man in black glasses pushing his suitcase. Despite nearly five years of separation, Almero knew his sister well. He hurriedly invites Marion to approach Alarick.
"Rick, over here!" exciting Almero.
Hearing someone call out to him, Alarick turned to the side. His smile broadened as he recognized the pair of handsome men and beautiful women who had come to pick him up.
Alarick immediately hugged Almero tightly to let go of the longing.
"Sir Al, we finally meet again. I'm flattered that the CEO of Adhiyaksa Group is willing to leave the office to pick me up" Alarick said.
Almero patted his sister on the shoulder while laughing.
"You're the same as Ivyna. Always make me big head. Do you remember Marion?" tanya Almero tests Alarick's memory.
"of course. I may have forgotten about my sister-in-law. I came home early to help with your marriage. How are you, Sister-in-law?" tanya Alarick shook Marion's hand.
"I'm very good, Rick. I noticed you're getting good-looking, " Praise Marion.
Almero pretended to frown upon hearing Marion praise her sister.
"Don't praise the other guy in front of me, honey. I'll be jealous."
"What is jealousy for? My whole love is only for you" replied Marion writhing spoiled in Almero's arms.
Alarick just shook his head to see the affection of Almero and his future wife. In her heart she did not understand why her brother could be that sweet to Marion. As a man, he swore he would never want to be a slave to a woman's love.
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