Last Page Story of Shabira
07. The Unexpected News

Antonio circulated his gaze, staring at all the members of his family who had already gathered in the living room. The plan, he and his wife were about to tell Renita and Justin about Shabira's arranged marriage plan with the son of his best friend. Because indeed, from the beginning Antonio had not told his three children before his meeting with Mr. Ray at the restaurant a few hours ago.

"What do you really want to say, Tumben really ask us to gather here?" After a long silence, Justin who was curious now began to ask. Feeling confused by the stiff atmosphere that occurred there.

"Ekhem, look. Actually, here Papa just wants to tell you, in a moment maybe Shabira will get engaged" said Antonio.

"What's? Fiancee?" justin was spontaneously surprised.

Not only Justin, Renita was actually surprised. Only, the girl was reluctant to say a word. Their lips were perfectly rounded, seemingly unable to believe what they had just heard. Simultaneously, the two turned towards Shabira who had been sitting leisurely on the sofa next door.

"Why kidding?"

"What does Papa mean?"

"Shabira wants a fiancee? Whose fiancee?"

A series of Justin questions. Still do not understand, how can Shabira will be engaged at the age of eighteen years. As an older brother, of course Justin can not stay silent to let all this. Although in fact, he was not too close to Shabira. Because in fact, Shabira who is too quiet resulted in reduced communication of himself to everyone, including Justin.

"Calm down, Papa knows that you think this is all too sudden for Shabira, but in fact Papa has considered everything from the beginning. You take it easy, for now, Shabira will only get engaged first with Papa's friend's son. After that, we will determine when it is good for them to get married. Papa, Mama and Shabira had also talked about this in the restaurant, with their families," Antonio said at length.

"Married? I'm still single, how could Shabira be married?" justin was shocked.

"Therefore, Papa and Papa's friend decided to hold the engagement first in the meantime. If for your problem that is single, it's because you are less smart to seduce women!" antonio said a little mockingly.

"I'm not kidding, Dad! How can Shabira be engaged, while dating never!" justin again.

In silence, Shabira had since noticed Renita who was several times seen hiding her smile. It was very clear that a look of happiness was imprinted on the girl's face, upon hearing that Shabira would be betrothed to someone. Shabira's hands were clenched, a thin grin engraved on her lips looking at Renita's happiness that might soon be gone.

"Relax, Papa also can't confirm whether this matchmaking plan will continue or not." Antonio continued, taking a cup of coffee in front of him.

Renita who initially lowered her head withholding a smile, now spontaneously looked up. Staring at Papa with a look of face as if not received. "Lho, why is Pa?" tanyanya spontaneous.

"Why?" Antonio frowned, as did the others. Renita's surprised reaction strongly explains that she actually strongly supports this matchmaking plan. This is what Antonio wanted. However, Renita's spontaneous reaction is inversely proportional to the attitude of an older brother who should not approve of this matchmaking easily.

"Ah sorry, I mean ...." Renita hung up on him, not knowing what to say.

"It's okay, Papa is happy that you agreed to this matchmaking for Shabira. The problem is, Papa's friend's children still do not want to continue this engagement, so we just wait for answers from their side," continued Antonio.

Instantly Renita chokes, she is unable to hold back her laughter and pretends to be the best way in her opinion. The girl threw away her face while coughed, hiding a smile full of ridicule that was actually engraved after hearing the news that it turned out that Shabira's prospective fiance had rejected this matchmaking.

Although Papa Antonio expressed in a fairly subtle way, Renita still understood the true meaning of the rejection. If not in front of all family members, maybe now Renita has laughed so much. Mocking the fate of Shabira who turned out to be rejected by his prospective fiancee. All that can not be separated from Shabira's view, a mocking smile and the look of Renita's happy face makes Shabira feel challenged.

"Relax me, this engagement will continue. I'll make Austin like me and accept this match!" shabira said steadily.

Seeing all the mockery Renita had since, managed to make Shabira upset. Therefore, Shabira deliberately mentioned Austin's name in front of everyone. Shabira knows that Renita has loved Austin for a long time, just like her. The proof, his words had managed to stop the look of happiness on Renita's face now.

"Austin?" lirih Renita asked.

"How is that possible?" monologue Renita does not believe.

"What is impossible? Austin Lloyd is Papa's friend's son, I'm pretty sure Austin will accept this matchup later!" shabira said she wanted to shake Renita. Shabira's determination is very unanimous, she will unite her love with Austin now. Not only to obey the wishes of Shabira's heart, but also to avenge all Renita's treatment of her since long ago.

Renita looked at Shabira with a look of disbelief. How could the guy he loves be engaged to someone he has hated so much all this time. No way, Renita did not want to accept this reality. Maybe he will be willing to see the two always together later. While himself? He will only be a loyal audience together.

"Thank God, it looks like you really like Austin, Shabira!" said Antonio. At first Antonio actually had little doubt his daughter would accept this matchmaking plan easily. But now, he was relieved that Shabira liked Austin very much. With this, he did not need to hold back the guilt, because forced matchmaking would never happen again in his family.

Shabira just smiled a little staring at her Papa. Unlike the case with Renita who is now staring at her Papa with a face that does not like. While Justin is now silent, he has no intention of refuting his family's conversation. If Shabira does like Austin, then there is no reason for her to interfere in the engagement plan that will happen. But the problem is, what about Renita later. Justin actually knew what made Renita put on an unusual look since.

"Pope is sure Mr. Raiden Lloyd will persuade Austin to accept this match!" antonio continued, increasingly making Renita surprised.

"Renita? You're not papa?" ask Mama Shinta. Since then, he saw his daughter's movements a little different. It was obvious that the look of dislike was carved on her beautiful face.

"Eum no papa kok Mah, I .. want to go to the room first. Learn first!"

Still with her face of shock, Renita left without waiting for an answer from Mama and her Papa. The girl's mind was already muddled, filled with unexpected news about Shabira's matchup with Austin. Shabira just stared at his departure with a triumphant smile, until finally the girl disappeared behind the bedroom door.

"What's wrong with her?" antonio asked, feeling a little strange.

"Nor do you know, Pah!" answer Shinta. "Maybe Renita forgot that there is Pr that has not been done yet" he continued.

Antonio just nodded, then looked at Shabira. "Why are you still there? Come in the room, study before you go to bed!" her word.

"Yes Pah!" shabira answered lazily. The girl went to the room, followed by Justin who was also going to his own room.

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01. Renita Lawrence's

02. Dion Almostin

03. Justin Lawrence

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