GRACEFUL
Chapter 43. Zayn's lies

Anggun and Zayn were present in the marriage of Bagaskara and Kaluna. This was the grandest party of her own.

Many prewedding photos are displayed in front of the ballroom entrance. It seems that Bagaskara loves Kaluna very much. His eyes described all of that.

"Honey, it seems we came the earliest," said Zayn who had continued to hold tightly his wife's hand.

"Looks like. Not too many have come. Mostly soon," said Anggun.

"You don't want a wedding party? If you want, say it. I can handle it with some wedding organizers, really."

"No need, Mom. I'm already happy enough."

From far away, Firhan came with Jihan. It looks more contained than usual. Anggun already considered close friendship with Jihan. At least he wanted to stay away from her so that the same thing wouldn't happen again.

Apparently they even approached Anggun because Firhan was still in a good relationship with his ex-wife.

"Assalamualaikum, Nggun," said Firhan.

"Waalaikumsalam, Mas Firhan. How are you?" reply Gracefully.

"good. Oh yeah, Mr Bagaskara invited you too?" Firhan just wants to know.

"Yes, Mas. Oh yeah, this is my husband, Mas Zayn. Mas, this is Mas Firhan," Anggun said.

"Zay." Zayn."

"Firhan."

Both of them shake hands.

"That's his wife, Mas?" asked Zayn who saw a female figure as if he did not care about the incident just now.

"Yes, this is my wife. Name's Jihan. Graceful also knows, really," said Firhan.

"Is that right, honey?"

Actually Anggun does not really like to interact with Jihan. In his mind he was always filled with envy and envy.

"Yes, Mas. Long ago. Oh yeah, we better get there. Looks like Kaluna will be coming soon," Anggun said to divert the conversation.

Zayn could not resist the wishes of his wife. While Jihan looked visibly annoyed so Firhan reprimanded her.

"Why? Want to change husband? It doesn't look good to see happy people" Firhan said.

"Ish, that's not it, Mom. Arrogant snob doesn't want to talk to me."

Maybe Jihan forgot. He had to remember what happened a few months ago. How he trapped Firhan, made Anggun a crisis of confidence, and he was almost depressed at losing everything. However, Anggun can still survive until this moment thanks to his patience and determination to rise.

It looks like today is not only a Kaluna wedding, but as a reunion for Anggun and his ex.

Vitha came alone. For a long time he did not know the news of Anggun because his mother kept preventing him from meeting her. When seeing the existence of Anggun at the wedding of his ex-wife, Witha felt happiness again.

"Fine," said Witha.

"Hi, how are you?" ask Graceful with a very bright face.

Witha saw the figure of the man she met at the funeral of her mother Anggun at that time. After her divorce from Kaluna, Vitha continued to work. Moreover, the prohibition of his mother to meet Anggun and will never approve of him.

"I'm good. You came too. I don't think it's gonna be part of this wedding. Who invited you? Isn't your relationship with Kalina not good?"

"They've apologized to me. It was my husband who contributed to our improved relationship."

Witha surprised. He thought Anggun would give up after being widowed 2 times. Turns out he's married again. Even her marriage was unknown to Vitha. Or maybe only Kaluna knows?

"It's nice to meet you" Zayn said.

"Witha."

"Zay." Zayn."

They shake hands with each other. Before long, the couple finally entered the ballroom. Kaluna looks very beautiful with a long wedding dress. She looks so happy by holding her husband's hand.

His life path is chaotic. Especially when Kaluna instead chose to marry another man, while Anggun was remarried. Why does Vitha always miss the opportunity to marry someone she loves so much?

When given the opportunity to congratulate a pair of brides, Zayn and Anggun choose to go forward first.

"Congratulations, Kaluna. You look so happy" said Anggun.

"Thank you, Nggun." Kaluna saw the beautiful ring on the Anggun ring finger. "Is he that lucky guy?"

"What do you mean?" tanya Anggun did not understand.

"Are you married?" ask Kaluna.

"Thank God, we just got married. May you always be given much happiness. Pray for each other and always be good friends" said Anggun before getting off the pelaminan.

"thank you. Best prayer for you too" Kaluna replied.

Gracefully shifted to the front of Bagaskara. He also congratulated. However, what attracted him was the interaction between Kaluna and Zayn.

"Congratulations on your marriage? Why not invite us?" ask Kaluna.

"We married simply. There is no celebration or party. It was all because of the Graceful request," Zayn replied.

"However, I pray that you will be happy. Don't forget to always look graceful."

"Aamiinu. Thank ye. Of course."

They finally came down. Zayn immediately invited Anggun to eat and left the ballroom for other business.

"Honey, eat first, yuk," Zayn asked.

"Are you hungry, Zayn?"

"Very," said Zayn.

"Hemm, okay."

"Take siomay, yes. It looks good" said Zayn.

Their appetites are the same for today. Two plates of siomay with its completeness were given gracefully to her husband.

"We take a seat there, Zayn," Anggun said, pointing to a place that happened to be empty.

Having just landed her body there, Jihan joined the sit before Zayn.

"Ah, sorry. I didn't know you guys were gonna sit here. Understandably, pregnant women are easily tired," said Jihan as if showing off that she was pregnant.

Graceful intends to stand up, but is prevented by Zayn. He knew very well that his wife was avoiding Jihan. However, Zayn would never let that happen. If he wanted to make Anggun sad, then the first person who would become his shield was Zayn.

"Sorry, fellow pregnant women should be able to understand each other. My wife is also pregnant," said Zayn, to the surprise of Anggun and Jihan.

"really?" jihan asked as if he could not believe it.

"Zayn, we better go now," Anggun.

"Here you go. Bumil does not stand up," Zayn refused.

There was actually a feeling of liking because Zayn tried to defend her, but Anggun couldn't accept it because her husband lied. Although to repay Jihan, that's not the way to be desired.

"Zayn" Anggun said slowly as if giving a code that never continue to say about pregnancy. Grace will be even sadder because she is struggling.

"Continue eating, honey. After that we go home. You need to rest."

"Well, congratulations, Nggun. You are finally pregnant too. Indeed, Firhan mas is not a match with you. The proof is that you and your husband can get pregnant now. I'm happy with this happy news" Jihan told a lie.

Jihan is very jealous of Anggun who managed to get a man as handsome as Zayn. He is like a crossbreed of local products and additional imports. Seen from his sturdy jaw that there are fine feathers there. It is clear that he is a blend of domestic and foreign products.