HOT BILLIONAIRE
Stop Wishing

The next morning, Lyca completely avoided Rud. It doesn't matter if the man often invites her to talk, or even invites her to pick up Alex at the airport.

Luckily, Rud was quite busy today. The man prepared all sorts of frivolous things for the arrival of their extended family as well as the wedding preparations that gave him a headache.

And by force, the man split their work disk so that everything was resolved in time. So he did not need to avoid Rud today as it was certain that they would not meet.

Rud has everything to do with the vendors and EO is more busy outside the house, while he simply chooses a wedding dress for himself and Rud.

After closing the bedroom door, the girl immediately threw herself on the bed while straightening her achy legs because of a day of trying on a wedding dress complete with her hells.

Actually she did not bother what kind of wedding dress, after all, this wedding is just pretend. It meant nothing to him or Rud.

However, Teyze who came first forced him to try everything. The reason, because the marriage of the Malik family should not be made carelessly.

Lyca massaged the forehead, trying to reduce the headache suffered.

Trying to avoid Rud while still taking care of their marriage was no easy feat.

But he was sure, Rud would understand if he was angry and hateful with all these pretenses.

The ringing of the cell phone rang broke the daydream of the twenty-year-old girl. Lyca immediately grabbed her phone and saw a line of names on the screen.

“Ri?”

“Lyca,” a hysterical sound that makes Lyca instantly keep the phone away from her ear. There was a strange tremor in his chest hearing the woman's voice.

“Why didn't you come to attend my wedding?”

“Next month I'll give birth to Lyca. Alex forbade me to come. Afraid that the doctor's estimate can go forward at any time.” said Rianti with regret.

“Iya. Alright. Doesn't matter. Provided you and my prince are always healthy, and she was born safely.”

Lyca smiled. Since Rianti's womb entered the age of five months they have indeed known the gender of the baby of the future successor of the Malik clan. And that makes him very happy.

“Sure, she is very healthy and waits for her aunty to come see her later. And..,”

Lyca felt her interlocutor was smiling there.

“Aunty came with uncle Rud and also a sister candidate for baby El.”

Lyca's eyes were rounded, a little unexpected by Rianti's additional request.

Slowly a feeling of tightness spread in the chest. If his marriage was normal like any other married couple, he would be very happy if he were to conceive a cute child from the fruit of their love.

“Oh... sure,” he replied while trying to hold back tears so as not to fall again.

"But, what was that aunty didn't hear wrong, right? Baby El?”

“Yes, that's his nickname later, Aunty Lyca. Alex has his name ready. Oh yea. Congratulations to aunty. Sorry we couldn't come.”

“Nothing,” Lyca suddenly sobbed. Can no longer hold back, “Ri, forgive me.”

“Lyca... Why are you? Why are you the one apologizing?” rianti's panicked voice.

“I'm sorry. I set you up first. Until you married Alex's sister,” the tears of Lyca spilled. He did not understand his own feelings at this moment. Anger and regret slammed into his chest, making him claustrophobic.

“Yes God. I even want to thank you,” sounded sura Rianti with a sigh of heaviness. "Why do I think you're crying?"

“Gosh. You made me think a no-no. If that's the case, I want to thank you. Thank you for getting me to know Alex. He's the best husband for me Lyca. Thank you very much.”

Lyca closed her eyes.

So this isn't karma?

The failure of her love as well as Rud's rejection of her, were all not because her karma had hurt the feelings of an innocent girl like Rianti?

Lyca.

The girl chose to sink her face into the pedestal of her two legs. Letting his mind drift, trying to digest the events that happened to him.

His hands involuntarily hugged themselves tighter.

She loved Anton, and the man loved her too. However, the man prefers to marry Monica for the sake of the baby that the woman conceived.

And when he wanted to open his heart to Rud, the man had already made a wall of destruction for him.

Their debate about the marriage that last time made her heart beat faster again. Every word that was thrown from Rud's lips made Lyca refrain from wishing for more.

Rud.

Refusing to have a real marriage with her.

Although married, their relationship is not a husband and wife but just a brother and sister.

Oh God.

Why does it feel more painful than being married?

Not because he loved Rud. But especially because it hurts the relationship too much without certainty.

Remembering those words inside his head made his chest pound even more pain.

Is he not worthy of love and love?

Is he destined to never be happy?

“What's wrong with you?” asked Rianti who was astonished by Lyca's attitude because the girl was silent for quite a long time.

Lyca flinched in shock, turned her head towards the door and there was no one there. He even forgot that his phone was still connected to Rianti who was waiting for his answer anxiously.

"Lyca, answer me. What's wrong with you?"

Oh... Oh God. Rianti's shrill voice surprised him.

Goodness sake, Lyca! Rianti only asked about his condition, not about human anatomy and physiology.

Lyca tried to smile even though she was sure the woman across the street didn't know it.

“I'm fine, sister-in-law. Maybe I'm just too tired with all the wedding preparations.”

“Alright, you rest. I hung up on him. Let me know if you want to talk.” Rianti said in the end.

“Oke.”

Instead of wanting to close his eyes for a moment and rest his mind, the sound of a knock on the door inevitably kept him back awake.

“Log.”

Rud opened the door slowly and carefully. The man smiled, standing looming before him with his one hand stuffed into his pants pocket.

“I heard you haven't eaten all day?” rud's voice brought Lyca back to reality. The sharp black bead looked at him gently and attentively.

“How about we eat out? Our big family has arrived. And they're resting at the hotel. We can meet them all."

Lyca swallow, “I'm not hungry.”

The man snorted then approached towards her and pulled her hand.

“I don't want you to get sick, Lyca. Although I don't mind taking care of you.”

Lyca's eyes blinked. Stunned by the man's treatment. He wanted to reject Rud's invitation, but his stomach betrayed him with a loud bang, making a red hue reappear on the cheek.

“Sorry,” he said blushed.

Rud laughed, a crisp laugh and transmitted a happy tone. There is not the slightest insult. Lyca smiled, the first time since their fight in the car the other day.

Seeing the woman in front of him smile, Rud could no longer help his wide smile.

“Change your shirt. We're leaving soon. I'm gonna take you to eat somewhere. I'm sure you'll like it.”

Lyca nodded.

And a few moments later they arrived at a restaurant with a luxurious interior design but impressed friendly and comfortable.

Sturdy pillars that look stunning, added with classic tables and chairs become an icon of luxury this resort.

Chiltern Firehouse, a famous restaurant is unique and interesting with the concept of open kitchen, which makes visitors able to see the cooks in the kitchen and prepare their order menu.

At first glance, Lyca likes this place. Luxurious yet impressed familiar.

“Two people, as usual.”

The servant nodded in understanding, making Lyca look at Rud while wondering. The girl's heart was pounding strangely. Did Rud often come to this place with a woman?

“You used to come here?’ Lyca could not hide her curiosity.

The man's smile widened, “Ya.”

“Together a woman?”

This time Rud's eyes were rounded.

“You're jealous?"

Lyca immediately realized her mistake. He shook his head. The girl immediately threw away her face, as she felt her face begin to heat up.

“I often come here with Mr. Raymond. He lives here. And he likes this place too. He introduced this place to me.”

Oh, with the men…

I don't know why Lyca's heart was relieved.

“How about your lecture? Is there any difficulty?” asked Rud starting the conversation when they were already sitting face to face.

“No. My lecture was fine,” Lyca opened the napkin and put it on the thigh. “How about your company, Mas?”

Rud tilted a smile, making his eyes radiate warmth that made Lyca feel comfortable.

“I'm glad you liked your lecture,” reply Rud. “I'll be with you until your lecture is over. I want you to always take care of your health. Never be late to eat. I'm afraid your ulcer will recur.” Rud handed the menu book to the waiter after he finished recording their order.

Lyca laughed while her heart beat faster than usual. Maybe Rud didn't love her, but wouldn't it be nice to have someone who cared about him?

“Thank you, Mas. I'm fine,” Lyca smiled.

Maybe he should free his mind now. To think of the man as a brother would obviously feel lighter. It was as if a heavy burden had been lifted off his shoulders.

Tightly, he looked into the sharp eyes of the man and smiled faintly, “You haven't answered my question. What about your company?”

Rus shrugged his shoulders, and again the man smiled widely.

“Alex has done it all. My job here is just to look after you and learn business by trying to intern at Raymond Weill's company that Alex acquired. I don't mind leaving my apprenticeship at that company if you need me. I'm ready to take care of you for twenty-four hours a day.”

Lyca held her breath. It felt like many flaps of butterfly wings were flying on his stomach, making the red hue on his cheeks even clearer.

“Thank’s,” reply blushed. “you are not my nanny, Mas. And again I have no need to be guarded for twenty-four hours.”

Rud's gaze softened and a wide smile reappeared on his handsome face. Lyca was unable to take her eyes off Rud's handsome face. His face was white, his eyebrows thick, and his black bead sharp. The nose is sharp, with thin reddish lips. Don't forget her firm, clean jaws, without any fine hairs growing there, leaving Lyca wondering what it would be like if she moved her fingers there.

His daydream stopped when the servant came and brought their order. The Rib Eye Steak. Steak from beef rib cuts are quite popular because of the juicy texture of the meat served with a tempting black sauce.

“I just want you to remember, Lyca. If you're not alone,” Rud cuts the steak then puts it in front of Lyca and picks up the intact Lyca steak. “I will always be there for you.”

A smile appeared on Lyca's face. His heart was warmed by Rud's simple attention. He feels safe and protected. A feeling he had not felt in his life for a long time. He had to convince his heart many times. Don't fall in love anymore.

Don'tdon't.

He's just a big brother. Not more.

Finally, Lyca earnestly took a deep breath and exhaled slowly. His heart is now steady.

“Thank you, Mas,” murmured while smiling with relief.

They eat their food in silence. Soluble in their minds.

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Raymond was in the novel Forced to marry CEO Arogan-Eka P.