EMBRACE YOU: Presence & Poison
Episode 146's

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“So you're happy because the woman said that you were considered a girlfriend by them together?!” I asked annoyed at him.

“Honey, don't take their words seriously. You're so cool anyway! You're so smart to face them!” Bayu sparkled in admiration for me but did not eliminate my annoyance.

“So, if I'm also considered a boyfriend together by another man, you don't mind?”

“What?! Which guy said that?? I'll see him now!” Now this guy is upset.

I snorted and shook my head. “See! You're upset too ‘kan? What else am I facing them head on! I also can't frankly say that I'm your boyfriend considering here my position is not as Icha, but Princess!”

Bayu suddenly cupped both of my cheeks with his hands, looking at me seriously. “Tell me, what can make you feel better?”

“Au—“

BRAAK!

We both flinched in shock hearing the sound of a loud punch on the table. Bayu took his hand off my cheek and we both shrieked to see Jeremy's grandfather clucking watching us.

“Do you consider me a mosquito repellent?”

“Sorry cake.” I answered really feeling guilty.

Grandpa Jeremy sighed softly and looked back at me. “I heard, this morning you saved this brat when he almost got stabbed.”

“No! I'm the one who should be grateful because Bayu and Benny, they came to save me.” I looked up, looking at this old man again.

“But all of this happened because of the guarding of my show that caught three kidnappers unexpectedly coming in. Once again I thank you.” Grandfather's tone sounded calm. I smiled a little and nodded.

“Then, what is the reason you love my grandson?”

“Kek, stop base the bike. I've told you everything more than I told Mommy.” Bayu replied, like he wanted to get me out of Grandpa's serious question right now but I immediately touched his hand.

He glanced at me and I shook my head slowly while smiling at him. Although Jeremy's grandfather's current aura feels more sinister, Bayu has accepted this much lacking me, accepted who I am, accepted my family and accepted my love. At least I want to fight it this time.

“I and Bayu have known since childhood, we have also been dating during High School and I also never disappointed him. A lot has happened between us up until now, joys and sorrows. We can often joke like now because we are aware that tolerance, mutual trust, respect and listening are the initial foundation for a relationship.”

I turned my head, looked at Bayu gently and continued. “Bayu is my first love and I am confident that she will also be my last love, kek.”

I turned back to Jeremy's grandfather who was still listening. “Maybe grandpa already knows my background, I'm not from a perfect family. Before it wasn't easy for me, laughing alone in this dark life, before, it didn't feel necessary to share my story because no one understood it but now

Bayu here eliminates all worry, tears and loneliness.”

My hands were warm, this man touched my hands, then held them tightly. It didn't turn my gaze on the crutches. “If grandfather wants a reason why I love Bayu then I cannot answer him. All this time I never really thought of the right reasons to love her, I just love her presence by my side, I love how she smiles, I love hearing her voice, I love her attention, I love her, I love all his expressions and I also love when I have to miss him.”

There was a pause before I continued everything I had thought and felt. “Maybe for this world Bayu is only one person but for me Bayu is my world. So cake, allow me to look after and care for this grandfather's beloved granddaughter until I stop breathing.”

This feeling of relief came instantly after what I could describe in my mind was conveyed. Grandpa and Bayu were both silent, no one made a sound. Grandpa Jeremy looked down and he was massaging his forehead.

“Er.. Sorry cake if my words are too ber—“

“No! I already understand!” Grandfather raised his hand to stop my words.

I glanced at Bayu and this man was not looking at me either, he seemed to be thinking far ahead.

“Dad?” The voice rang out from behind me, I turned my head and found Mother Kirana and her husband standing in the open doorway.

“What's up?” Mother walked up to grandfather because grandfather was still silently looking down.

I don't even understand what's going on here.

“Suddenly I miss your mother.” Grandfather answered Mother's question when Mother was sitting next to him.

“Mommy must be happy because her favorite grandson gets a woman who sincerely loves him, yes ‘kan dad?”

“Iya! Now I understand why this brat wanted to imprison officials and businessmen the other day when all this time he never wanted to use my name in the military!”

“Even Bayu won't use his own father's name when he's in trouble. He will solve everything with his own ability.” Rasha's father who was originally standing in the doorway had already stepped in and sat down beside Bayu.

“Now, tell me how much did you spend to hire that scientist and make an antidote??” Grandpa looked at Bayu.

I frowned confused by their reaction.

“Kek, I told you that I paid by helping him. Whatever expenses I incurred during the making, it's all I've paid with my own savings. As long as I can afford, I don't want grandfather or father's money to save my girlfriend.”

“Wait! I forgot about it at that time! So is there really a fee for the antidote?” I pulled Bayu's hand so that this man would notice me.

I completely forgot about this one!

“Everything is in order so no need to bring it up, okay?”

“Can't you tell me the nominal cost? I promise I won't say I'll replace it!” I said quickly reading his eyes.

Grandpa, mother and father Rasha quietly looked at Bayu, waiting for this man's answer.

Bayu sighed softly, as if giving up with my gaze. “I do not remember the exact nominal but the cost of materials and some research that must be done outside spent about sixty million.”

“That much??” I screamed in disbelief. Bayu nodded as his hand rubbed my head.

Then I heard Grandpa's breath. “Alright, now tell me what's your request? Last morning you said you were going to say it when you guys came together.”

I looked up, looking at his face from the side. The look in his serious eyes made me a little nervous about what to say.

“Grandfather, father, mother! I want to marry Icha later this month!” I blinked in disbelief. His tone sounded very serious and firm. I don't even know what to react to.

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