EMBRACE YOU: Presence & Poison
Episode 200's

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“No need to say such a sweet thing in front of me. It has no effect. You probably know that I'd prefer a grandson to inherit the company. The only reason I was present at this impromptu wedding of yours aside from avoiding cheap gossip was also because of Jeremy's family. You're lucky to have their son as husband, he's talented and smart, he could be the type of heir I want if only he wasn't a soldier.” My grandmother reminded me of my second and older mother.

I took a glance at the sight of Grandma who was staring at Bayu. “I also don't like trite talk, I came to the Danendra family not to take over the heir position. I only found out that if I was Evano's father's biological son, I also came to resolve the misunderstanding because grandfather suddenly wanted to match me with Caesar before I even knew them. Because of this matchmaking Caesar hired mercenaries to harm Bayu.”

“I've heard that. You don't dream about getting the position of heir, even the woman beside Evano alone, I already knew she from the beginning wanted money, see how she looked at me.” Grandma pointed with her chin.

I turned to find Renata, the elegant lady was chatting with the invited guests but her gaze was on me.

“That's a dislike stare, her position feels threatened because you're present suddenly among them.”

“I've guessed.”

“And you think, why did Evano just invite Bayu to come with him? Introducing your husband to his friends without taking you? That's because Evano was nice to you just because you got Jeremy's grandson. I understand Evano very well, he won't be able to announce you to his friends right away because they'll find out about you. The life you've been living all along doesn't match up with Evano." He looked at me from top to bottom.

"That girl, Hanna, the son of your foster father, she's good at making use of the situation, spreading rumors that you're going to be passed between her by her father so that people will look up to her father for delivering grandchildren

danendra's family, indirectly announced that you also consider him father.” My feelings were mixed between anger, anger and helplessness.

True, I can guess the attitude of grandma, I know that the Danendra family will not like me immediately, I had expected things like this but still, hearing it instantly made my heart sad. I am so worthless in front of my grandmother.

I took a slow breath and answered. “Betul. If I was in the position of grandmother, since birth have a life like this, during life helping to take care and monitor the company up to this big company, I would also not like granddaughters, she said, however, men are better at leading, but nowadays women who can lead are charming and cool."

I paused for a while before continuing "Grandmother don't forget my reason for living life with Davin's mother and father, from the beginning it was you who put me in that position, I didn't ask, I didn't ask, nor did I ask to be the granddaughter of the Danendra family but since this is my destiny, I cannot argue.”

Grandma smiled cynically at my explanation. “It seems like the rumors are true, you are indeed good at arguing, your firm voice and gaze mean you have a strong stance, you are also stubborn, for the size of an ordinary woman, you are also stubborn, you are not weak to face others who underestimate you.”

Sure was! How not? Grandma looks like an older version of mom!

“Because we already know what each one thinks, then I don't want to disturb grandma. It's late, grandma better rest. I'm sorry.” I said without waiting for Grandma's reply, I turned around and stepped back to the table, where I, Bayu, Doctor Stefan and prof Bora were chatting.

Although I felt grandma still staring at my back, I firmly did not want to turn around, ignored her and immediately gulped down the rest of the hot chocolate, hoping that my already boiling emotions would soon subside.

But in fact before it really subsides, someone occupies the seat of Bayu earlier. I looked at my mother who was sitting next to me.

“I've guessed, you won't be immediately liked by the Danendra family just like that. Your expectations are not too high to be able to get into their family.”

“You know, since I heard the guests talking about Bayu, your father always praised him but did not talk about you.” Mother said with a small laugh.

“It's already night ma'am, you better rest in the room.”

“Dan Hanna, the boy spread rumors that his father and your father were close enough to even argue about who drove you to the altar. Now people are starting to want to get to know Davin and soon his company shares will go up. Looks like your father's influence is quite favorable to some parties. Of course Davin, Hanna and Marisa didn't want to miss this opportunity. They approached you because of this.”

“Good if indeed the stock of the father's company can go up, it will help the treatment of Hanna.” I'm not interested in arguing further with my mother.

Now I feel that my relationship with my mother is getting farther away, the way she talks to me like a stranger, cooler than ever.

“Bu, grandma looking for you.” Daniel's voice interrupted our attention, I looked up to see the child standing behind my mother.

Seeing Daniel in a suit looking more handsome, I missed him talking to me but that hope seemed to be gone, Daniel didn't even look at me, he just turned around with mom, leaving me alone.

Am I that bad in their eyes?

Was my attitude wrong all along?

Unavoidable, my throat hurts, my chest hurts too and my eyes heat up to hold on to tears. I can't cry. No no!

I need to be stronger to face them. All I can count on from now on is myself. As hard as I want to let go of everything, I still can't. All of this had unconsciously become a part of my life.

“Your conversation with grandma is not smooth, yes ‘kan?” A female voice I had never heard before sounded in the back.

I turned around and immediately stood up to find the elegant and dazzling Renata figure already standing before me.

“We are not yet acquainted, you definitely know who I am.”

I smiled a little, nodded and returned his hand. “Natasha Icha.”

“Namanu Natasha Icha? That only?” He made me realize something.

Unconsciously all this time I always introduced myself only as Natasha Icha, I was always confused to choose Davindra or Danendra behind my name. Over time, it made me forget who I really was.

I just smiled a little in response. “Thank you for coming to this wedding.”

“No need to hesitate, of course I will come, we suddenly become one family, ‘kan?” He smiled stiffly.

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