EMBRACE YOU: Presence & Poison
Episode 194

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“Then mother? Did he know I was from the Danendra family in the first place? So you recommend the same tutoring spot as you to aunt Rose?” Ask me with a tone that decreases at the end of the sentence.

There was quite a long pause before Bayu replied. “You should ask your mother for it, but when it happened at the villa the other day, from her reaction when she found out that the person who hired the mercenary named Caesar, mother and father were shocked. They asked me about your origin. The point is mom and dad

even grandfather was shocked to hear that you were the daughter of the Danendra family. They didn't ask much for it.”

Hearing his explanation, I fell silent, confused as to what kind of reaction. The side of society? Is it possible that it is a different social life than the one I live now?

What distinguishes the two?

Why hasn't there been anything like it all this time?

“Then about our wedding?” I looked up at him.

Bayu took off the grip of his hand on my shoulder and then raised his hand to wipe the top of my head while answering. “Dad, mother, grandfather, your family and those closest to us will come to witness tonight. Both of our parents agreed that we should get married before morning. It's all to keep you safe. Because this morning we came to the Danendra family home, the people who were after you are on the move. They all know you're Evano Danendra's daughter. With our marriage, in addition to stabilizing your position as a descendant of the Danendra family as well so that our family can move quickly and freely. We can't wait until morning because those people already have a lot of preparation to fight over and claim your rights.”

“What's the right?”

“Later you will know for yourself after facing them.”

“Then those people were after me for what? What are the rumors about the hidden treasure?!” Bayu nodded in answer to the question.

“But there's something bigger than that. Rumor has it that your father hid you all along because you were carrying the keys to a rare medicinal formula from a long time ago. They're after you for that too.”

“What medicine?”

“Dad and grandpa didn't tell me.”

I was silent, still digesting everything Bayu said. Sounds like a fairy tale, hard to believe.

“I've been planning all this since last night, when you decided to visit your father this morning. If they move then the only safe way is with our marriage. This may sound messy, but I want to give you a beautiful and luxurious wedding, only, this time the circumstances force us. But I promise, I'll give you a reception afterwards. Tonight we will just do the blessing and register our marriage officially.”

“Then, since when did you know that I am descended from the Danendra family?” I asked who has been bothering me since.

“When you asked me to find out about the Eternity company, it was the first time I knew you were the hidden daughter rumored.”

“Then, about the other side of life never imagined before, how do you know?” Ask again.

Bayu seemed to think for a moment before answering. “Dad really involved me there when I got into the military. All you need to know is that whatever happens between those people, there will be no news in any media. Really move hidden and well organized.”

“Now, what should we do?” I asked ambiguously, but that was the only thing on my mind right now. Whatever Bayu's explanation of the other side of society he was referring to, I won't be able to understand it until I face it head on.

Then Bayu took my hand, took me into his arms. She wrapped her hands together to wrap my shoulders and back.

“We're getting married tonight.”

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I blinked and came to my senses from the daydream as the soft voice of Bayu whispered in my ear. We were already in a large villa located in the interior of the forest. Along the way, the ones on my right and left side were all dark, the trees and the sounds of the night birds.

But this huge villa in front of me was in stark contrast to the surrounding atmosphere. Here crowded by people who stay overnight as well as the servants of the villa in neat uniforms welcome every guest who gets off their car

respectively.

“Buany once.” My comment.

“They are special and fast invited guests by our family.” Bayu's reply shocked me for the umpteenth time.

In just an hour since Bayu said he would marry me tonight and the people here are already present?

“Some of them have been in the info since this morning about our wedding plans that might be carried out tonight. The people who come here are likely people who are on our family side.” I let out a long sigh, no longer knowing how to react hearing it all.

“Too many surprises today.” I said that Bayu greeted with a gentle swipe at the top of my head. I glanced at her, finding Bayu's soothing gaze even though the lighting in the car was vague.

The car that was driven by Bayu was waiting in line at the front of the main door of the villa because the guest cars were lined up outside the gate.

“Let's get off here.” Take Bayu when the queue in front of us left 3 cars.

I nodded and the two of us immediately got off Bayu's black jeep, then a villa employee approached the man, they had a short chat before Bayu handed him the keys.

“Our parents are waiting in the villa behind.” Whisper Bayu as he was already beside me, slipping his fingers into my fingers, holding my hand as we stepped to the side of the villa, maybe a quick walk because I know for sure in the main villa is very crowded.

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“Wait a minute! I'm really nervous.” I held Bayu's hand when we were already ten meters away from the villa building which was smaller than the others.

From where we were standing, I heard the laughter of the people inside the villa. There is a shadow on the window that is visible from the outside if there is an exciting chat, also men dressed neatly with a firm face around the villa. Looking from the guarding bodyguards alone I could feel there was an aura of important people inside the villa.

“Gugup?” Bayu sounds banged on me.

I glanced at him annoyed while rubbing my stomach. There was something uncomfortable there when I was in a nervous situation like this.

“Don't tease me! I was really nervous until my stomach was uncomfortable.”

This man approached me, his right hand raised will rub my stomach but I quickly hit his hand, stopping his movement.

“People used to say, don't carelessly touch a girl's belly!”

“Why?”

“Pamali.”

“It's just a myth.”

“But still have to be careful.”

“Oh? Are you worried that you have fat in your belly?”

“BAYUUU!!” I screamed in annoyance, he mocked me again. Her ignorant smile made me want to throw her to the north pole.

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