HIDDEN WIFE
Last With You

Freezing is created when two pairs of eyes meet each other. The application seemed sudden and far from the word romantic that made Mentari feel creepy and embarrassed.

He then pulled his hand that was still held by Jeff tightly, creating awkwardness between the two.

“Sorry, I know this is too sudden and makes you surprised. But I'm really serious.” 

Mentari was surprised. Very!

All this time Jeff was the type of man who was fairly stiff for him. Since still working with Azka until when the company fell into the hands of Dirga, his cold attitude did not change in the slightest. It's just that lately Jeff was quite attentive and always accompanied him to therapy. However, it never occurred to Mentari that the man was putting his heart on her. 

“Monthly, will you marry me?” 

“Married? But, Sister .. what I deserve to—” 

"You are worthy .. to be happy." Jeff paused his words with a breath. "And I will guarantee your happiness."

The sun fell silent with its head bowed. Somehow I have to answer.

"The choice is only two. Yes or yes. There is no choice to three."

With hesitation, the girl raised her head and looked into the eyes of the man who had just proposed to her with a slight force. Through the shade of hazel eyes, Mentari can see the seriousness there.

Jeff again grasped the fingers of Mentari. "I know you haven't had any feelings for me yet. But we can start all over."

To be honest, Jeff was not someone in his heart. But the man came into his life like a surprise and offered happiness.

It may be true that marriage should not always be based on love. Mentari has nothing left in his life. There is no harm in deciding to accept and put all his happiness in the hands of Jeff.

"alright. I'm willing." An answer that painted a smile on Jeff's lips, followed by his quick movement pinned the ring on the girl's ring finger.

"I'm sorry. The proposal is not romantic and rather pushy. But, you're not forced to accept, are you?"

The sun just chuckles, accompanied by a head bob. Although the proposal seemed pushy, but somehow Jeff's attitude and treatment made his heart warm.

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Elsewhere ....

"Now there is still wedding preparation" said Dirga while paying attention to the crowded road in front of him. "What kind of wedding do you want?"

"We married her simply, yes. I'm ashamed."

"Then why?" dirga asked making Lula speechless.

It is not unusual for a woman to feel ashamed. Because the thing that brought them to marriage was something that was considered embarrassing. Most of Mahendra's family do not yet know their marital status.

"You forgot what we got married for? After this maybe I'll be branded as a snatch of people's husbands."

Although Lula looked calm as he said it, but Dirga could see the worry on his wife's face. It's true, maybe Lula will be judged by some people who do not know the real situation.

"Don't think too much! Anyway it wasn't your fault. You're just a victim here."

"But people don't know that, do they, Mas?"

"I understand your feelings. I'll ask you to help explain it to them." He held his wife's hand.

Lula nodded too. At least he can be a little calm because he has a mother-in-law who is very good and always protects him.

The car drove back leaving a traffic jam. Dirga drove the car at medium speed. Sometimes he glanced at Lula who was playing his phone.

"Darling .. how about our marriage just speed up. Don't wait too long."

"When do you want it, Mom?" ask Lula who is still focused on her phone.

"Faster is better. I've been idling for over a year." Dirga's frontal speech made the corners of Lula's eyes wrinkle. How can it be, while there is Alika who has always been with him for the past year.

"Huh, over a year? Don't you have Miss Alika, Mas?"

"Sama Alika has never been again, since last night with you. After all, you yourself know how I relate to Alika." He took a long breath after.

Lula also recalled Mama Diana's words some time ago and Lula only understood what she meant.

"Ooh ... It's worth that time mama said you were a widower husband," said Lula casually, making Dirga immediately look at him.

"You were deliberately insinuating, huh? I'm driving the car to the hotel."

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