
Madam Afiqa stared at the arrival of the two people with a sour face. Especially when he saw them walking hand in hand. Not to forget, the middle-aged woman also noticed Alina's rounded stomach and Lady Afiqa's face was getting tangled.
"Oh my goodness, Daddy! I don't understand your son's mind!" muttered Madame Afiqa while scratching her temple.
Now Erlan and Alina were standing right in front of Madam Afiqa who was still sitting on the sofa in the main room. He watched Alina from head to toe and his gaze stopped at Alina's rounded belly.
"It looks like you're so young, how old are you?" madam Afiqa asked the awkward-looking Alina.
"18 years old, ma'am," said Alina who was getting nervous.
Madam Afiqa shook her head slowly while clucking in wonder. "It turns out to be very young. Too bad!" muttered Madam Afiqa.
Erlan brushed away Alina's hand that was still in her grasp, so that the girl could be calmer. Especially at this moment Erlan felt that the girl's hand felt extremely cold, even ice-cold.
"Sit down, Alina."
Erlan again led Alina to sit on the sofa with him. Alina nodded her head and sat right next to Erlan without letting go of their hands.
Erlan had wanted to leave Mommy and Alina alone in the room so they could speak with four eyes, heart to heart. However, after seeing the reaction of Lady Afiqa like that, Erlan also undoes his intentions. He would not leave Alina and would accompany her there.
"Mom, Erlan wants to marry Alina," Erlan said seriously looking at Madam Afiqa.
Madam Afiqa shook her head quickly. "No, Erlan! Can't be like that. After all, we do not know for sure who the baby is in the womb. Mommy will not approve of you, unless it is true that the baby is yours" said Afiqa, who appeared panicked.
"But Erlan was sure, Mom! Erlan was convinced that this baby belonged to Erlan."
"That's it! We're doing a DNA test, let's know who the baby is in this girl's womb!" madam Afiqa.
Erlan snorted angrily then turned her head towards Alina. He knew how Alina felt at this moment. The girl must have been heartbroken and disappointed to hear the answer from her Mommy. Sure enough, the girl's head bowed lethargic with the look of a sad face.
"Alina," call Erlan slowly.
Alina raised her head then looked at the man. "What your Mommy said is true, Mas. Better cancel your plans to marry me. I'm okay anyway, anyway. I'm used to living like this" Alina said with a warm smile.
Erlan's eyes grew bigger looking at Alina. He shook his head quickly. "No, Alina. I will marry you with or without Mommy's blessing" she replied, still clasping Alina's hand.
Alina could only sigh deeply. Actually he did not want to just because Erlan wanted to marry him, the man and the Mommy had to argue fiercely like that. Especially to cause a rift in their relationship.
"Mom, I'll think about Mommy's request just now. But .. I'm sorry, I will still marry Alina with or without your blessing" Erlan said.
Erlan got up from her sitting position while slowly pulling Alina's hand for the girl to follow her. Inevitably, Alina immediately got up and followed the man from behind with her hands still in her grasp.
"Erlane! Don't go!" shouted Madame Afiqa.
"Mas, your Mommy is calling," Alina told Erlan, who did not want to turn away, let alone stop her steps.
Even Alina's words were not touched by the man. Erlan continued to walk through the room after room in the magnificent building until they finally arrived in front of his car.
"Come in."
Erlan opened the door of her car then let Alina in and sat there. After that Erlan was back to drive his car leaving the place with a fairly high speed.
"Mas, you better think well of what your Mommy said. I don't want just because of my presence, your relationship to be tenuous."
Erlan exhaled heavily. "Mommy is hard, Alina. But, I'm sure one day he'll definitely melt down. Especially after seeing this little one born," Erlan finally smiled as she gently stroked Alina's stomach.
Alina's face was still tangled even to return Erlan's smile was very difficult for her. "Where are we going now, Mom?"
"To My Apartment. Come on, dear Alina, smile," Erlan again threw a smile at Alina while stroking the girl's hand.
Finally Alina smiled even though it was still clearly visible that smile seemed forced.
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