First Wife's Mission
Episode 18-Endri Feeling Lonely in the Middle of Togetherness

"Well, that's the deal, right? Dany's son already believes in me, right? Nak Endri can also start to calm down, right?" Surya—ayah Niana— said so to ensure that there were no more worries in the hearts of the two men close to his daughter, of course after the discussion about the cooperation plan was almost over. One of them was Dany who he had known since many years ago, more precisely since Dany was still a close friend of Niana while still studying at the same university.

Dany who always refused to call 'father' to Surya, although Surya often exemplifies so, then smiled. And since his arrival to Niana's parents' house, he has used the title 'father' on Surya, and 'mother' on Rita—ibunda Niana. "Yes, Dad. Maybe I can be sure to give you help. Previously, not not unwilling to help, but because the condition of the company Pak Endri was in turmoil, of course I as the CEO who served could not immediately make a decision. Moreover, our company is engaged in different fields, but fortunately I still have my own finances, so I will help with personal funds. And I'm willing to be a guarantee" he explained afterwards.

Endri remained silent. He was happy that his company could be saved. But since coming to the house of his father-in-law, his heart has been stricken with anxiety as well as discomfort. First, maybe because of the conversation he had with Niana that happened on the trip a while ago. The second is caused by the attitude of Dany who is so familiar even looks closer to her two in-laws than she still holds the status as the rightful husband of Niana.

Endri knows that Niana has been in a friendship with Dany for a long time, but he never knew when Dany was as familiar as Surya and Rita when they rarely met face to face. But now Endri can't do much to just show his stronger status to Dany. Because he realized that his marriage with Niana is currently only a marriage agreement, Niana herself will protest if she does something that is too far off. At the moment, Endri really feels that he is nobody to them, even though he has not divorced Niana at all. And he must survive and stay in control.

"I didn't know that you would use your personal finances to help Mas Endri, Dany. I feel like I owe you. Thank you, ... Dany's. You are a very good person." Niana smiled then let out a long sigh while her eyes blinked. With a sincere feeling, he said those words of thanks.

Niana thinks Dany will use her position as CEO to help her trick Endri, but it turns out, Dany uses personal funds that Dany must have to spend for the sake of Niana's problems. Maybe Dany already has her own considerations. After all, providing assistance to companies that are already on the edge will certainly not provide benefits, which is precisely a polemic among the company leaders that Dany leads now. And maybe that guy thought about it. But Niana still feels guilty, she can only promise that after what she wants is achieved, she will pay for all the help from Dany, including all the money Dany spent to help her mission.

"Haha! How can you be so ugly and look so unkind, Niana?" sahut Dany is so cheerful. "We've been very close for a long time. Mom and Dad knew we were too close, didn't they? So, what I spent to help you with, I mean helping your husband is certainly for you which is precious enough for me too, Niana."

Surya laughed a little, even Rita—his wife—which is really insensitive. Though Dany's speech was intended to insinuate Endri, so that Endri better know himself and realize that he is indeed worthless. People who are worthless to dare to commit an affair and even impregnate the affair, Endri should know very well that he was very brash. The game that Dany did was supposed to worsen Endri's mental condition, if Endri did still have shame.

Niana realized why Dany showed a super familiar attitude towards her. And she is not a foolish woman in the matter of deciphering one's speech and attitude, despite her folly in the matter of love until lied to by her husband. After that, he looked at Endri who rarely showed a smile from the beginning. Either because of his words on the trip a moment ago, or because of Dany's speech which is a bit piercing for people who easily carried away feelings until Endri was so moody. Although Endri is not a sensitive person, Niana still believes that her husband could be offended by the words of his best friend.

"Thank you again, Dany, my husband and I are so grateful for the help you have given me. You are a really cool friend!" niana said without burden.

Endri sighed, the rest gritting his teeth. To this day, he still chooses to be quiet. Sometimes he tries to show a smile. A smile that is very wry and appears because of a compulsion. He still cannot move freely because he still has to bow respectfully to Dany who is willing to help him.

"Mother pray that you may find a wife soon, Son Dany! You are starting to age. Masa' handsome, well-established, and kind-hearted man like you has no fans at all anyway? We haven't seen each other in a long time, last met when Niana married Nak Endri. Eh, come-come why do you still not bring a wife? You're how the hell? You must be picky?" said Rita, who for some people the words are too spicy. But because he already knows the nature of Dany who is relaxed and rarely offended, he did not hesitate to give pressure on the man.

Dany smiled as she scratched her non-itchy head. Although not offended, he still felt confused. Because it is impossible for him to give an answer according to the principles of life that he has held. The principle of living alone and never getting married. Such a statement would definitely make both of Niana's parents feel anxious, right?

"Eh?!" Although Dany was joking or maybe intentionally, Niana was still surprised. The answer from Dany he never thought would come out of his best friend's mouth just like that. "Don't talk carelessly, Dan! You've always thought of me as a little boy, even if we're only a year old!"

"There are you, Dan, Dan" said Surya, shaking his head. "Son Endri can catch the fog later."

Endri looked at Surya. "N-no, Dad." He smiled wryly, his feelings getting bitter. According to him, Dany's speech could have been a reality even though to some people Dany's speech sounded like a joke, After all, where is the friendship between women and men? Surely one of them has more feelings than just affection for friends, right?

"I'm the winner." Endry continued. "I ended up marrying Niana." His eyes stared hard at Surya.

Endri's words and expression made everyone speechless. They were stunned by the seriousness that radiated in the eyes of the man. It seems like Endri takes Dany's words so seriously.

"All right, Dany's just kidding me, kid's Endri." Rita chimed. "That kid was a long time ago!"

"This mother!" sahut Dany then laughed. "I'm really that shady, aren't I?"

"Yes, it's getting rancid if there's a Dominic boy. You two are the only guys who play a lot, but they look for mercy!" Surya is not left behind.

Niana smiled. The conversation warmed up again, and they forgot the seriousness that had emanated in the spotlight of Endri's eyes. As if Endri's speech is not important to be discussed more deeply. And that made Endri quite offended. He really felt useless and was not considered by everyone in the living room. Especially when they are busy discussing the college period Niana and Dany who should not need to be discussed again.

Indeed, neither Surya nor Rita intended to ignore their daughter-in-law. The presence of Dany after a long time did not visit successfully divert their attention. If Endri did not hesitate to stand out, of course Endri would not feel ignored. They themselves did not know why Endri was more silent. If you feel jealous of Dany, is it not excessive? After all, Dany did not do any harm and did not act beyond the limits of fairness to Niana. Surya and Rita only know that Endri is a stiff person and often awkward when visiting. Although the marriage age of Endri and Niana has reached the age of two years though, Endri still can not blend.

If Endri's nature were as warm as Dany's behavior, maybe the relationship between in-laws and daughters-in-law would never be awkward. But Surya and Rita were well aware that everyone has their own character that should not be compared with each other.

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