HATE Before LOVE
Pride is vanity.

Finally all the Yanuar family arrived, three pairs of husband and wife complete with their children. Elif's biggest cousin is named Galih, someone who is very doubtful and arrogant so far on Elif even on Adit. He felt the oldest so felt all his cousin's sisters should respect him. Plus his parents always compare Elif with Galih, and make it as if Galih is a very proud child and also Galih is an only child. Of course he was spoiled.

Her other four cousins were not as annoying as Galih. But still, for some reason, the Yanuars always compare Elif with their children, where Elif is always an example that should not be imitated because it is considered a child who is not obedient to his father.

The atmosphere of the house is getting crowded, like being a celebration. Stale talk and a brief introduction of the family to Ardan made the Yanuars exaggerate themselves even more in front of Ardan. Which was only responded to by Ardan's brief responses. Because Ardan immediately did not like their behavior. Even in front of Ardan that Yanuar had already informed as Ardan's future husband did not make them reluctant to keep comparing Elif with their children.

"Either why Nak Ardan can like Elif, even though this Elif his son is difficult to manage, always denied his father. Not like his cousins who look like parents" Yanti said.

Ardan just smiled, even though it was really itchy to answer them. Just because Ardan thinks Elif will speak the truth about his relationship with Elif. He did not want to make Elif more difficult position. But with everyone now thinking Ardan and Elif do have a serious relationship, isn't Elif's position already difficult to reveal the truth?

"So what are you working for?" ask Sharif. "Yanuar said you were a businessman. Is that really so?"

"Yes Om."

"Oh yeah, what business?" ask Rizal.

"Anything, Om."

"That's how young people are today, not focused. Small businesses that end up not even running because they are not focused." said Hendra.

To be honest, Teddy was also very anxious to show who they were underestimating.

"Om has a pizza restaurant business, now has two branches in Jakarta. Growing very rapidly because Om only focuses on one area so as not to be neglected" said Sharif boasting.

"Yes, Aunt Lusi also she has a business making money, the sales are very high in the Online sales platform."

"Si Galih who just graduated from college plans to open a coffee shop business with his friends. It could be a big success later, because Om's kid is so focused."

Ardan glanced at Galih who was lying on the carpet while playing online games and fuss himself.

Ardan was really hot, whether or not he would be able to let Elif be in the family who always looked at him one eye like this? If only Elif had allowed it, Ardan could have sabotaged all the businesses they were overbearing in just minutes.

Ardan believes Teddy also has the same thoughts as it seems, with just a nod of the head, Teddy will immediately be able to carry out his duties and make their arrogance end.

"Om, Auntie, please taste the pudding." Elif came with a tray containing several bowls of fruit pudding that Zehra had made this morning.

"Well Elif, you also have to work hard to help your husband later" said Yanti.

"Well at least you can sell online that." said Ana.

"Yes, don't be a lazy, selfish wife."

Elif just smiled faintly.

Then Yanuar sat down with his younger siblings, chuckling as if what his younger siblings said was normal.

"Is everyone sitting back?" ask Yanuar.

"Why indeed?"

"I want to talk to you too, no matter how you are, you are Elif's aunt and aunt."

"What talk?"

"About Elif and Ardan's relationship. I think they should make a proposal soon, right?" said Yanuar, who instantly made Elif pias. He squeezed the edges of the empty tray.

"Ah yes, you're right too." said Lisa.

"They're also one office, right?" yanti said.

"Yes, yes, don't concede because you feel mature and out of control." said Ana.

"Sorry Ana, you mean concede?" Zehra sounded dislike.

"Don't be offended, Ma'am, but we'll see that our children are adults too. Their time together was also many. Well, don't let me concede a new marriage first. Amit-amit!" said Ana.

"I'm sorry Ana, but Elif and Nak Ardan-" Zehra did not continue his sentence because Elif immediately held Zehra's hand.

"Actually today Ardan and I wanted to talk about something very serious to Mom and Dad, but it turned out that Dad invited Om and Aunt all today, so I guess this is a good coincidence" Elif said in a steady voice.

Although Ardan did not understand what Elif meant by the sentence, 'Good coincidence'?

"Yes, Auntie's right, me and Ardan are two adults who could have done the khilaf. But Thank God, to this day I can keep my honor and Ardan is a man who respects women a lot." Elif continued.

"Good then." Ana Cibir.

"Therefore, Ardan and I have thought carefully, and we will tell you that this will no longer cause misunderstandings."

"Me and Ardan are actually planning to..." Elif was silent for a while, then his other hand reached Ardan's hand, grasping it, making Ardan gasp. "Well get married soon."

Wait, wait, didn't I hear wrong? Didn't that remark just contradict what Mr. Ardan and Miss Elif had planned? Teddy thought in his heart.

"All right, honey?" Elif asked Ardan, looking at him intensely.

Ardan, of course, was shocked, opening his eyes. Am I hallucinating at a high level? Did Elif just say he and I were getting married? Did ya?

"M-married? Yes, of course it's true." replied Ardan accompanied by a wide, sincere smile from the heart.

"really?" Yanuar bought eyes. "This is really good news!"

"Alhamdulillah!" Zehra hugged Elif.

Yura and Mona embrace so much.

"But why so suddenly want to get married? Like I'm covering something up." Lusi Cibir.

"Sorry Aunt" Now Ardan spoke up, he knew now where his feet would go. "Actually from the beginning I and Elif never had any plans to date. From the beginning I told Elif that I was looking for a wife to marry, not wasting time just dating. Because of our age I think it's a very good age to get married."

"And today is also my plan and Elif will tell my family. Maybe tomorrow or the day after Papa and Mama will come."

"Sure! Don't hesitate to come, son." Said Zehra who had tears in her eyes.

"If you were planning to marry Elif from the beginning, why are you telling your parents now?" ask Sharif who still sounds skeptical.

"Because there are some things that we have to take care of first that cause us to rewind our plans to announce this" Ardan said.

"It's okay, son, it's okay" Yanuar said.

"You're so serious about Elif and loving Elif so much is a joy to Mom" Zehra said.

"Yes, fine if you decide to get married. Yes good, so as to avoid slander." said Yanti.

"But is Nak Ardan materially ready? You should know, marriage is not only capital and love, but also an established and stable economy. Don't just 'cause those little, obscure businesses you're in fact-"

"Teddy!" Elif cut off the talking Rizal by calling Teddy in a very firm tone, like not Elif. To make Adit shocked, so did Yura and Mona.

"Yes, Miss." Teddy answered, and approached.

"Miss?" The Aunts whispered, confused as to why the man who had been standing still did not make a sound, suddenly called out to Elif with 'Miss'.

"You as Mr. Ardan's assistant, try to explain who Mr. Ardan is to Om and my aunt."

"None right." Teddy nodded. "Pak Ardan Mahesa Demir is the sole heir and CEO of MD Group Company which is the third largest giant company in Asia, and the fifth in Europe which overshadows many fields. Among them, oil and gas, property, infrastructure, pharmaceuticals, textiles, aircraft, cruise ships, technology, telecommunications networks, hospitality, all of which have more than 10 branches at home and abroad. Mr. Ardan is also the founder and owner of 17 private hospitals, 15 International-standard schools, 6 renowned Private Universities, 35 Humanitarian Foundations, the largest provider of scholarships for outstanding students, and-"

"Enough Ted." Ardan finally cut Teddy. He already felt that more than enough of the Yanuars were gaping to hear Teddy's explanation of who Ardan was, a person they had just looked one eye at. Let alone the families of Yanuar, Mona, Yura and Adit also gap. The real sultan they were really looking at.

"Why did you stop?" Elif protest on Ardan.

"I'm not that great" said Ardan humbled.

"You are so good!" elif said firmly. "Let all my Oms and Tants know how great my future husband is!" Connect Elif. "Tante, Om, Ardan is not an amateur businessman as Om and Aunty think, not a young man who just plans without success, such as planning to open a coffee shop, plans, plans, plans, a plan that was never realized three years ago."

"You insinuating me?" Galih Protest.

"No, I'm just giving you an example." Reply Elif.

"Well, wow, Mas Yanuar, it's worth it that you often have emotions for Elif, it turns out that this is the real Elif, so arrogant" said Hendra sneering at Elif.

"Why indeed?" Zehra spoke up. "You have always been bragging, comparing Elif to your children, but Elif has always been silent. Now that Elif is revealing the truth, you don't accept that Elif is happy, then you call Elif arrogant?" Zehra was no longer able to slow down the intonation of her voice.

"Again, why is it that I boast once in a while, Om? After all, Om has always been bragging, right?" elif said calmly and flatly.

"Have, already." Rizal began to try to mediate the heated conversation, which they did not expect that Elif could be that brave.

"I just want to tell everyone who my future husband is and how I can picture my future with Ardan. And I guess, my silence paid off all this time" Elif said.

"Makanya Om, Auntie, do not like nyi-nyir, let alone look down on others. Because we never know how big the mountain is under his feet!" adit said suddenly in a loud voice. "Bravo Brother! Bravo!" It ended with a clap of his hand. And the thumbs of Yura and Mona.

It was truly an afternoon that the Yanuar family had never imagined, that the Elif child whom they had not considered to have so desperately slapped their arrogance.

And for the first time, Teddy put a proud smile on his face.

You're cool Miss!