Lu[C]Ka Love
7. RING

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That morning, Love was cooking in her kitchen sobbing. Alisa sees the Nonanya and approaches Love.

"Miss, what is Miss doing? Isn't Chef Marko back at work, and Miss doesn't have to cook anymore."

"It's okay, hicks. I'll cook my own food. Hicks..."

"Miss, is Miss crying? Is this because of Mr Lucka?"

"Hiks... No, I'm not crying. I'm slicing onions, Alisa. That's why I look like I'm crying. Hicks."

"Miss, I know Miss is sad..."

"Go! I'm fine."

"But, Miss..."

"Go!"

Alisa looked at the sad Nonanya, but she could do nothing. And he left a still sobbing Love.

From afar Alisa could see that Nonanya was crying, not because of the onion she was slicing, but because her heart was injured.

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Grandpa, Grandma, Lucka and Love sat together for breakfast. As usual there was no conversation between Lucka and Love. Love only glances occasionally at Lucka.

"Love, what's your eye? Why red?" Ask Jansen who caught Love's red eyes.

"It's okay, Cake. While cooking, I cut onions. So, it still feels sore, "the reason of Love.

"Other times there is no need to force yourself to cook yourself." Jessi added.

"It's okay, Grandma. Love loves to cook its own food."

"Oh yeah, later after breakfast, you come to Grandma's room. There's something Grandma wants to talk about." Jessi said staring at Love.

"Yes, Grandma."

After breakfast, Love and Jessi walk to the room. Jessi asks Love to wait in the guest chair. Jessi came with a box in her hand.

"Love, grandma knows maybe this is too soon. But, grandma believes that you are the best match for Lucka. Although, Lucka's attitude towards you is not good, but believe me, Lucka actually has a soft heart. It's just that he doesn't know how to show it."

Love just fell silent to Jessi's explanation. Looks like Jesii knows that right now Love is sad because of Lucka.

"Since childhood, Lucka had a world of his own. He's not very good at getting along. But he's a smart, good boy. Lucka changed a lot after the accident that befell his parents..."

Love holds Grandma's hand. It must be hard to tell about the disaster experienced by the closest people.

"Love, grandma wants you to be with Lucka. He looks strong on the outside, but he's actually fragile. He needs you in his life. And this..." Jessi shows a box on Love.

"What is this, Grandma?" ask Love.

"This is a family inheritance ring. It used to belong to Grandma, then it belonged to her late mother Lucka, then now .. this is yours."

"Eh? But, Grandma. Love does not deserve it yet." subtly reject Love.

"Who said it was inappropriate? You're Lucka's future wife. You deserve this ring. Take that! If you don't want to wear it, then keep it."

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Love looked at the ring with the beautiful green emerald. Many times he asked his heart, is it worth receiving this legacy ring? And while looking at the ring that fits on her middle finger, Love always sighed.

"Miss why? It seems like I was thinking about something" said Alisa.

"Hmm, that's. Rini's mom hasn't come yet?"

"Wow, I forgot to say! I told you that Rini's mom would be late. There was a sudden business he said. Miss, that's Miss Arina's ring, isn't it?"

"Arena? Lucka's mother you mean?"

"Yes. Does it belong to Miss now?"

"Eitherway. I still don't know about my future here. Even though I was Lucka's future wife, but I didn't feel like I was really going to marry her."

"Miss..."

"I'm a miss to my house. Mother Kangen, miss Bude Sri, Bulik Tati, Tea Rina, they all miss me or not huh?" ask Love to himself while staring at the ceiling.

"Why didn't Miss just call?"

"No. I'm afraid they're worried. I send messages every day to my mother. And I sent photos of our activities." Love story.

"Smile, Miss. Don't moody! Show Mr. Lucka that Miss is the best wife-to-be for him."

"Ha ha, me? Do I really deserve Lucka?" Love smiles bitterly.

"Of course." replied Alisa sincerely with a smile on her lips to reassure Love.

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"What?!" Lucka. "Why hurry, Cake?"

"It's not a hurry, Lucka. Next week is a good day."

Love glanced at Lucka with a doubtful look. 

"How, Love? You agree, right?" ask Jansen

"Eh? I ... I .. It's up to Grandpa."

"Then, tomorrow you go to our subscription store, and choose your engagement ring."

Lucka and Love throw one another's eyes.

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The next day, the,

"Why should we bother to the jewelry store anyway? Isn't it usually Mr Teddy who prepares everything?" Pissed Lucka at Mr. Teddy.

"The Great Lord asked. Mr Lucka want Tommy's company or?" said Teddy.

"no need. I can do it myself."

"Then, I'll meet Miss Love to get ready."

"No need, sir. I'm already here." Love has suddenly come.

"Miss, does it need Alisa's company?" ask Teddy.

"I said no need! I'll go alone with him! Get in the car!" Snap Lucka.

"Eh? I-yes." With a little confusion in his heart, Love got into the car.

"Why are you sitting in the back? Sit in front!" Lucka's orders again.

"I-iya, sorry. I thought you told me to sit on..."

"Already, not many reasons. Sir, we're leaving first! Tell Grandpa that I'm going with Love." said Lucka and got in the car.

"Okay, Young Master." Teddy bent his body.

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"Pick what you like!" Lucka said as the two of them arrived at a Bahari family subscription jewelry store.

"When do you like which one?" Ask Love with a smile that expands.

"I'm a man who might know something like this." Lucka replied lazily.

"I want us to choose it together." Love pulls Lucka's arm into a row of rings that are in the display case.

They tried several rings with different models. Love is very happy to try some jewelry that is studded with diamonds. Occasionally posing with a camera on his phone, with his ring finger wearing a ring.

And without Love knowing, from a distance that is not so far away, Lucka noticed the motion of Love that was confused to choose a ring. Lucka gave a small smile when she saw Love pursing her lips as she desperately wanted to have all the jewelry in the store. Which women are not tempted when taken to a jewelry store? I think I want to buy everything. Aye right?

"What's wrong?" Lucka found a suddenly moody Love while looking at a bracelet.

"I remember my mother. I really wanted to buy her a piece of jewelry." said Love.

"You like that one? Then take it, for your mother."

"Eh? Don't Lucka. No need, thank you." Love waved both hands.

"It's okay. She is my mother-in-law's future. Don't you?"

"But..."

"Sir, please get me that bracelet too." Lucka ordered.

"Well, Mas Lucka." the waiter immediately wrapped the gold bracelet of Love's choice.

Then Love looked at Lucka with admiration.

"Thank you, yes." said Love while commenting on her sweet smile.

"Together." reply Lucka flat.

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