
Sofi was more than shocked to hear the news that her father had just delivered, but to refuse even she could not. His throat was choked, his chest suddenly tightened.
“You're certainly ready, right?” Mr. Husein made sure in a pressure-filled tone.
Sofi leaned back, she tried to calm down. Madam Husein looked at her daughter gently. He knows that Sofi is not yet fully ready, but he is also unlikely to reject the wishes of the Ramzi family who have waited long enough.
Azad exchanged glances with his father to see Sofi who was still silent. He wanted to give an opinion but Mr. Husein's eye gesture asked him not to open his mouth.
“What after applying, Ramzi will directly marry me?” Sofi asked after a long time.
Mr. Husein laughed at Sofi's question. “Of course. He will hold a magnificent party attended by many guests.” Reveal Mr. Husein at the end of his laughter.
“Ramzi has even prepared a luxury home for your new residence later,” said Tonya Husein.
At least Sofi did not feel proud or happy with all that. He was just thinking could he possibly dodge?
“Azad, how are the preparations for tomorrow?” Mrs Husein turned to Azad.
“It's all done, Ma. I have hired a reliable cook to prepare the most delicious dishes and of course a professional makeup artist so that my sister looks more beautiful on her happy day tomorrow.” Bright Azad at length.
Azad, Sofi's only younger brother was very deft and skilled at taking care of things. The 23-year-old did not finish college because of the bankruptcy of Mr. Husein's business, but he was never discouraged. Azad diligently helped his father's efforts to rise again despite only producing almost unseen results.
“Then you can rest now, because papa does not want to make the Ramzi family disappointed tomorrow.” Mr. Husein's orders to Sofi.
Lady Husein stroked Sofi's long hair and looked at her meaningfully. “Mama hope you can live happily with Ramzi, dear. He's the right guy. Our family owes him a lot, and after your marriage everything will be finished.”
Spontaneous Sofi turned her head and looked at her mother's bead between surprise and disbelief.
“Why do you see your mama like that?” mr. Husein's question pitched sharply as if he knew the contents of Sofi's heart that said that he turned out to be a debt-paying tool.
Sofi shook her head faintly and looked back down. He had no courage to say anything. Silence felt the right step for now, because if he revolted then it is not impossible that his papa will punish him, because this is the promise of Sofi himself before his departure a few months ago.
“Papa don't let you go!” Excited her Papa at that time.
“This is the last one, Pa. I promise.” Sofi tried to convince her father.
“Papa no longer has face to say that reason for the umpteenth time on Ramzi. He loves you so much, and Papa isn't sure he'll take you this time.” Mr. Husein was hesitant because he had repeatedly made Ramzi have to wait for Sofi.
“Papa definitely does not want to lose a son-in-law like Ramzi right? Do that for me, Pa. Make him sure.” Sofi uses all her ways to be able to cruise again.
But that was a few months ago. Sofi who is now unable to force her will again, Sofi was forced to pretend to obey while thinking of ways to avoid the marriage she never wanted.
“Do you want to come with me to pick up clothes at the boutique for tomorrow?” application Azad offered himself.
She actually did not have the heart to see her brother's situation, so she took the initiative to bring Sofi to the road who knew Sofi could be better.
“You alone, Zad. I want a break.” Sofi got up to head for her room, Azad followed behind.
“Kak.” Call azad before Sofi comes in. “If you want a story, I'm ready to listen. I'll be your friend.” Entertain Azad to strengthen Sofi.
“Still, yes. You are indeed a caring sister.” Sofi rattled Azad's curls and passed into the room
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The Paris Salon,
Yana who has booked the queue by phone does not have to wait too long to get treatment at the best salon in the city. About three hours later, Riri just got his turn while Yana herself is still being treated in the massage and spa room.
Waiting is indeed a boring job, Via checking his phone to throw saturation.
There was no reply from Mirza. Is it possible to meet another important client again?
Various prejudices had appeared in his eyes, but Via tepis because she did not want to worry too much about her husband. Via then surfed in cyberspace, idly see some of his friends' posts on instagram and face book but not the slightest interest for comments.
“Mbak, Mbak's turn Via now.” Riri Tau-tau was already standing in front of Via. “Splash there!” Riri pulled Via and sat on the soft chair where Via was waiting.
“Mbak want crimbat also or ..”
“Terserah Mbak aja, the important thing is my brother is made more beautiful yes.” Cut Riri.
Via glared fiercely, Riri even grinned.
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At Miss Een's house, by,
Mirza lit a cigarette after she finished eating. A glass of cold water was swallowed, then he pensively menyekuri dining tablecloth patterned with hibiscus. Udin who happened to pass from the side door to the warehouse had caught Mirza who was daydreaming.
Mirza then remembers her phone and wakes up to look for it in the room. Quickly Udin left before he was found out.
“Gosh!” Mirza was shocked to see the message from Via. “Pasti Via worry very much.”
Mirza smoked her white cigarette only once more then quickly threw it out the window of the room. His choice to go home to his mother last night did not make his mind better. In his heart he regretted his decision. But last night he also did not dare to meet Via with an unreasonable feeling.
Mirza rubbed her hair back with both hands. He tried to calm himself down, throwing away all sorts of feelings he brought from Jakarta. He still had enough time to fix everything, at least until Sofi cleaned up later.
Mirza immediately took a shower to refresh herself. He will behave as normal as possible in front of Via like nothing happened yesterday.
Sreet …
Mirza sprayed perfume after finishing her bath. His mind is quite calm now.
Tluwing tluwing tluwing wing …
Miss Mirza bordering and it turns out Om Jaka who called, Mirza had thought Via who contacted her.
“Halo!” Sapa Mirza is a bit rude.
“Weits, ogres very much you!” Sahut Om Jaka who did not expect to get such a welcome. “Where are you, Za?”
“At the well.”
“Om serious!” Om Jaka's tone sounded serious.
“At home mom.”
“From last night you didn't come home?” Om Jaka was a little surprised.
“Ngak. Why the hell, kepo very!” Mirza sebal's.
“Basic stupid men! Why did you go home to your mother's house?” Reply Om Jaka is not upset. He if again as soon as he likes to change so you me from the original I you.
“Like me lah.” Mirza's voice is getting irritated.
“Eh, denger yes! It's just a problem, you know. If bini you know you don't go straight home ..”
“Eh, you think I'm a baby boy? I also know which ones can be talked about which ones to keep secretain.” Om Jaka jalik.
Mirza directly diem, in his heart justifies also no way Om Jaka will tell his mother about the problem of Sofi.
“Udah you are now home, lu baek-baekin dah tu bini lu. Don't make him suspicious ama you if you're not ready to be honest with him. Do you understand me talking?”
“It also wants to go home kok.”
“Good! Child pinter.” Praise Om Jaka half-literate from across. “Inget, your time is only 6 months, you thinkin well step you after that.”
“Za ..!” there was a sound of Bu Een calling from the room room.
“Udah first, Om. There's mom.” Mirza immediately turned off Om Jaka's phone.
“Za, have you taken a shower?” Ms. Een entered the room because the door to Mirza's room was rather open.
“Udah, Mom. I'm going home to ask you for Udin.”
Ms. Een looked at Mirza who looked calmer now. Bu Een wanted to ask again about his suspicions, but saw Mirza who was indifferent he stopped talking.
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SREET ..
NGEK ..
Yana stops her car and pulls the handbrake.
“Till us!” Excited with excitement. “Eh, I'm beautiful right?”
NOSTALGIC COFFEE SHOP
Via almost glared at the writing on the large board where Yana parked her car.
“Ngapain we come here again?” Via asked back ignoring Yana's question earlier.
“Mbak Via ever been here?” Ask Riri.
Via did not reply, he seemed reluctant. While Yana is busy tidying her hair and make up in front of the mini mirror she carries.
“Eh, Ri. How's it? Okay right?” Yana this time fixed her clothes facing Riri in the back seat.
“Iya, Brother. From earlier also the time in the boutique did I say Kak Yana is very beautiful using the dress.” Puji Riri's.
“Still.” Yana smiled faintly. “Open my hair, how's Ri?” Yana asked again as if dissatisfied with Riri's praise.
“Cetar dazzling storm is second to none!” Riri's compliments are getting louder.
Yana twists Riri's chin. “That's sweet new sister. I'll pay to the salon and buy you another shirt.”
“Yeii, really, Brother?” Riri cheered cheerfully.
“Iya.” Yana's firm voice.
“Maxly yes, Brother. This shirt is really good, than I wear his clothes Ma'am Via was looking at it if kegedean?” Oceh Riri who had just left his clothes because he did not bring a change of clothes and Yana bought Riri clothes in the boutique because he helped her choose the beautiful pink dress that now Yana wear.
“Eh, why are you, Vi? How much is that?” Tegur Yana who saw her best friend looked bete next to her.
“What are we doing here?” Repeat Via half annoyed.
Yana looks to smile.
“Malah smile. Cepetan says! There must be something you're hiding, right?” Via with force.
Instead of answering, Yana even more blushed and looked really cool in front of the eyes of Via who was impatient.
“So gini, Vi.” Yana looked at Via with a shy look. “I want to meet someone, he invited me here to make his guess.”
“Kak Yana want to shoot?” Megat Riri enthusiastically.
“Hiy, dengerin first!” Sergey Via is upset. “Terus?” Continue Via to Yana.
“Yes he said he likes me, but he wants to express it directly. All this time we just chatted through chat. And I invite you to be his witness, Vi.”
“Yeah, just want to make you fussy like gini, like to be applied!”
“Ih, she is so sweet tau!” Yana smiles over her scuffled face. “His eyes are funny people, but the attention is really you know it. Here's proof I went to the salon and the money was transferred to her, Vi.”
“Be careful, later broken heart again like Reno.”
“Ih, you are so evil! Not ngedukung.” Yana pouting.
“Yes I'm just ngingetin aja, don't take it again. Do you know what it's like to be heartbroken?” Via stared intently at his best friend.
Yana nodded. “Yes we don't know each other much, Vi. But he said that he liked me since I first met him here. That's why he also wants real love here, reminiscing about our first meeting is deh.” Reveal Yana slowly while continuing to smile.
Via speechless. Want to be like someone who has just met the first time in this place? The guy's cute but really attentive?
Suddenly, Via's feelings became strange. What could Yana have been in contact with …
“Udah, ah. Yuk down!” Invite Yana to stop the mind of Via who began to suspect someone. “Ri, can you please bring me the souvenirs right?” Pinta Yana on Riri.
“OK, ready Brother!” Sahut Riri sigap's.
“Continue it make what?” Ask Via wonder.
“He will leave tomorrow to bandung because he is the original person there, so I bring souvenirs. Itung-itung sign of the same introduction of the prospective in-laws, even though the money from him also, hahaha ..”
For some reason, Via's heart is not good now, Yana just relaxed laughing cheerfully while opening the car door and stepping steadily towards the store. They entered from the side yard, so as to get an out door place in the tavern. It turns out that the open space is wider and more comfortable than the front room which has a mini stage.
Map ... tap .. tap …
Yana's steps steadily enter the store, while Via feels increasingly unreasonable. A strange pinch of hope slipped into the recesses of his heart.
Hopefully not …
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