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In the morning, Septiaan was tidy with a white shirt and material pants. The man seemed to be tidying his hair in front of the dresser while occasionally whistling.

While on the bed, Nara watched her husband while breastfeeding baby Ay. There was a sense of unwillingness, but he did not want to be considered selfish. It was hard for him to allow Septian to work. She wants to have more time with her husband. But she was determined to support whatever was best for her husband.

"Which, is it neat yet?" Septian asked as he turned his head to face Nara. It's his first day working for a multinational company, so he wants to look perfect.

"Udah saucy." Nara answered with a smile.

Seeing baby Ay was asleep, Nara put the tiny baby on the bed. She then walked over to her husband.

Nara tidied up the Septian shirt which was actually neat. She hugged him while holding back tears. Not counting lebay.

"Why?" Septian asked as he pulled Nara's shoulder and looked at her face.

Nara nodded with a smile.

"You don't want a work brother?" Septian could see from Nara's eyes and body language.

"Not to, just heavy. I'm afraid you're too busy and there's no time for me and Ay."

Septian stroked Nara's hair then kissed her forehead long ago. "You will always try to have time for you." Entertain Septian.

Nara sighed and spread her head over the field of Septian.

"Things like this are for you too. Brother wants to make you happy. Sufficient all your needs."

Nara tightened her embrace while closing her eyes. She inhaled deeply in the scent of her husband's body. Maybe after this, he won't have much time left to lean on this comfortable field.

"It's noon Ra, you're leaving, huh?" Septian released the crookedness of Nara's hand and kissed the fleeting lips of his wife's sweet.

"I'll take you forward." Nara said as she grabbed Septian's bag on the bed and brought it to the yard.

Nara sensed that a part of her was missing as she let Septian go. Though only to apply for a job, but why, it feels so heavy.

...******...

After work, Septian went straight to his mother's house. There was something she had to discuss with her mother about Shaila's proposal.

To be honest, Septian has not fully given his blessing. But that morning, before making the proposal, Diego came to Septian's house.

Flashbacks

That morning, when the sun was just shining. When it wasn't time for people to meet, Diego was already at the Septian house. He did not want to delay any more, so after the dawn prayer, he went to the house of the candidate-in-law.

Septian was clearly disturbed by Diego's arrival which was felt too early. But inevitably, he still met the guy.

Diego won't propose until he gets Septian's blessing. Apart from being an older sister, Septian will be the guardian of marriage for Shaila. His blessing, much needed.

"Gue wants to bed Shaila." Said Diego while looking at Septian who was sitting next to him. The two men were talking in the courtyard next to Nara's house.

"Then?" Septian asked with an intimidating look.

"Gue needs your blessing."

Septian smiled cynically with both hands folded up on his chest.

"Shaila's too young to get married."

"But according to religion and country, his age is considered sufficient for marriage." Diego Sahut.

"Not yet." Press Septian.

"Two months? Shaila is 19 years old, 2 months away. I'll wait for that. Now, I need your blessing before I officially apply."

"Nothing of myself can be used as a compelling reason to let me know. I just have an appointment. Promise to rejoice Shaila."

"Curtain, promise? you think I believe? You think I'm the kid who'll believe you when you promise me candy?" Septian smiled wryly.

"Lo doesn't have to believe. You just need to look. Look what I did to rejoice Shaila. And the first proof I'm gonna do, I'm gonna go ask Shaila. Isn't that a gentleman's act? I didn't ask her to date, but marriage."

Septian breathed a rough breath. Trust someone like Diego? feels impossible. But one month close to Diego, let him know, that guy's not as bad as he thought.

"Gue sincerely affectionate with Shaila. I don't want to play with him or take advantage of him. I want him to marry me. Invite him to the longest service."

"Everybody has a past. And everyone can change. Maybe all this time, you saw my negative side. But you never thought, if I also have a positive side. Same as you." Continue Diego.

"What do you mean?" For some reason, Septian suddenly satirized with the same words as you.

"Don't be so smart don't understand." Diego with a straight look ahead. "Gue knew exactly what happened to Lo and Bu Nara until finally getting married. MBA, right?"

Speechless septian. Indirectly, he was slapped. He doesn't like Diego for being playboy and cocky. Even though he himself is no better than him.

"I'm sorry, not to judge you or Miss Nara. I just want to be fair. We are not the same as good people. If you can change, why can't I? I just need time to prove it. We are not much different. I'm still better. I don't want people's children." Diego continued while holding back a laugh.

"Damn." Instantly Septian struck the arm of the selfless man who was currently sitting next to him. "This is how you ask for your blessing?" Septian's touch while glaring.

"Sorry Sep, forced. I need blessing right now. Last night I called all my teams to make a proposal for Shaila. So I can't, I don't want to, right now, I have to have my blessing."

"If I don't want to?"

"Gue asked Shaila to elope."

"He won't want to."

"Don't be too sure. Love is blind. And Shaila's already in love with me."

"Sad, really bad."

"It's my nature since I was a kid."

"So you're ngancem me?"

"If according to you like that, yes it's up to you. I just need blessing. Please. my blessing to marry Shaila."

Septian silent. This was not an easy decision he could make quickly. Shaila's future is at stake.

"Thank you." Said Diego while shaking Septian's hand.

"Make?" Septian cringing.

"The restaurant."

"When did I say ngerestuin?"

"Must. Not the word of the ancients, silence means yes."

"Huh." Septian gawking.

"Thank you brother-in-law. I promise that Bakan will make Shaila happy in the afterlife. Bye.. I have to go home soon." Diego hunts hambur ngacir.

"Fuck hei. I don't give you my blessing." Shouted Septian.

"But I think it's." Diego replied, looking back.