My Rector, My Lecturer, My Husband (Forced to Marry an Ice Beam)
Episode 37 - Ice Beams of Murka

"Oh yeah, yeah. How are you with Naren? You guys broke up?" asked Stevia suddenly. The question was like a bolt of lightning in my ear.

My heart wants to stop beating. Moreover, Mama, Aunt Ria and Mistress Belvana looked towards me. What do I have to answer? 😣

"Ehm...my relationship..." Come on, Qia! Let's think of a neutral answer that doesn't corner anyone.

"Please don't disturb the privacy of our household, Miss Stevia!" I heard an ice cold voice. "It is not your right to ask that question. Especially in front of me, her husband!" the eyes of the Ice Beam eagle stared at Stevia. Sir, you're as scary as you were in class to know!

"Ehm.ma.ma.af.." replied Stevia bowed.

"Eh, already. Already," Aunt Lia interrupted. "Let's go in, so the show can start soon!" he took Stevia's hand.

The Ice Beams walked over with a terrifying killing gaze. Um, I don't think he likes it when other people talk about Naren. We entered the restaurant, looking neatly arranged tables in front of the stage. Each table is paired with eight seats. I sat down with the Ice Beams, Mama, Mrs Belvana, Aunt Lia and Stevia. Stevia kept bowing, she did not dare to look at me. The invited guests turned out to be quite a lot, it appeared Uncle Ryan was walking around welcoming guests.

"Thank you, Dek, Jeng Belvana has come here. This Thanksgiving is relaxing. We'll just start, yeah!" said Aunt Lia. I don't see any MC on that little stage.

"Thank you for coming to the Graduation Party, my daughter Stevia," Uncle Ryan's voice sounded. It turned out that he himself opened the show. "Before we begin, let us pray according to our own religion and belief" all the guests solemnly prayed. "This event is relaxing, our family did not prepare the formal arrangement of events, hehehe. After this, guests are welcome to order a full meal!" laughter of joy sounded.

"Dear T-Rex," call me. "What do you want to order?" The ice had protected me earlier. At least I should repay her kindness.

"I'm not too hungry, Yaya Beloved. The restaurant offers a variety of western and eastern cuisines. How about we just order some spaghetti?"

"Spaghetti?" I saw the menu, there was spaghetti. "May, a two-plate message means yes."

"I want a plate with you" said the Ice Beam. Jesus, Sir! You want mode again, right? I shouldn't have been kind to her. "My right hand is sick, it is not polite to eat with my left hand" he said.

You Ice Beam, just tell me you want to be fed!

"Yes, Honey. Of course we order spaghetti for a plate of both. Don't worry, I will definitely bribe you" I said with a fake smile.

The waiter approached the table one by one and recorded the order. Not long after the food came, I actually ordered a serving of spaghetti to be eaten together with Ice Beams.

"YES!" The ice had already opened his mouth. I'm feeding him with a fork. "You should eat too, Yaya!" he smiled cunningly. Yeah, I know you want me to share a fork and food with you, right? 😧 Your thought flow long ago began to memorize, Ice Beams! I'm feeding myself with the same fork. The pair of eyes on this table certainly set his eyes on us.

"Ah, sorry. I'm late!" saw someone coming. Oh, my God, that's Aunt Mia! She is Mama's oldest sister. "Sorry, Dek, I'm late!" he said while doing chirping with Mama and Aunt Lia. He then sat right across from me. "I'm sorry it's late, the road was jammed. How else would I have to take my first child to the airport. He just got a job in Europe" said Aunt Mia while playing a wooden fan in his right hand. "Oh yes, congratulations Stevia," he dive Stevia. "You're smart, but.." I sighed. I don't like Aunt Mia. She is the sister of Mama who likes to show off about her children. "But, you should be an example of Aunt's second child, she now gets an S2 scholarship in Europe too. I forgot the name of the country. To be sure it was an elite and prestigious university, hahaha." Mama and Aunt Lia just smiled. So did Stevia.

I know a child's accomplishments are to be proud of at a family event but there's no need to be arrogant like this either. What's the point of a family event if it's just showing off. Whether showing off wealth, child achievement, work and other things. Doesn't that just break the cord because it triggers jealousy? Sometimes I don't understand the mind of a brother who likes to show off like that.

"Eh, you're Qia's candidate, huh?" Aunt Mia glanced at the Ice Beam.

"I'm her husband Qia, Auntie," the Ice Beam smiled. "My name is Billy."

"Sir, why did you marry your son, no, anyway?" Aunt Mia looked at Mama.

"Ehm, yes, Brother. This marriage is rather sudden," said Mama. "Oh yeah, this is Jeng Belvana, my book." Mistress Belvana shakes Aunt Mia's hand.

"Oh yeah, when's the prescription, Dek? Must have been a dong invitation! Looks like you've got people," asked Aunt Mia.

Reception date? Um, I haven't even thought about it.

"Oh, that!" Aunt Mia was wagging her wooden fan faster. "You were supposed to be following my third child, you see, Dek. He was also a young married man but his preparation was ripe. Prewedding at the Epel Tower in Paris. The boy now lives in Europe. Reception in the country is very simple is important prewedding photos abroad, hahaha," show off Aunt Mia again.

"Eiffel Tower, Auntie," said Ice Beam. "Paris is not a country, Aunty, but the name of the capital of France. Aunt Mia looks stunned, I think she's embarrassed.

"Ehm, understand, women are already aged ya gini. Forget often. Ahaha!" he glanced at me. "You're lucky Qia!" chirps Aunt Mia.

"Lucky?" my reply doesn't understand.

"Yes, you're lucky. Someone wants to take responsibility for you. Your husband seems kind, long gone" I tried to digest Aunt Mia's words.

'responsible? Be grateful? Forget the old one?' he didn't accuse me of anything forbidden, did he?

"Ehm.sorry, Aunt. What does Auntie mean?" I try to think positively.

"Udah, Son. Don't be ashamed. It's a family gathering. Aunty knows, the young soul is burning. Nowadays it is common to have 'credit' before marriage, hahaha," said Aunt Mia.

Jesus, Auntie! How can aunty think like that? I feel like crying. I'm still pure, Aunt. I didn't get married for something like that. My hands clenched tightly as it held back tears.

BRAK!!! There was the sound of a table being kicked. The mood became quiet. I think all eyes are on our table.

"Please take care of your mouth, Mrs Mia!" there was a cold, horrible voice. That's the Ice Beam. I think the Ice Beams are wrathful. "My wife is a pure and holy girl!" shouted again. "Me and her married at the request of my grandfather, Mr. Adi Hutama. Before you talk about the norm, put your big mouth together!" the left index finger of the Ice Beam pointed towards Aunt Mia. "Don't like to say anything if you don't know the facts! You can I report to the authorities on charges of slander and defamation!" The Ice Beams stared at Aunt Mia with a terrifying gaze. "Come, we'll go home, Qia! We stay away from useless toxic people like him!" Ice beams take my hand.

The guests continued to look towards us, but the Ice Beams continued to ignore them. He kept walking while holding me out of this place. Sir, Qia is glad you're here. I feel safe and warm in the arm of the Ice Beams. Why do I feel like I don't want to let go of your hand, huh, sir?

***

"I'm sorry for the words from my sister, Jeng," said Mama after we arrived home. "My brother was indeed big-mouthed and careless long ago," Mama bowed.

"I'm the one who should be apologizing, Jeng," Mrs Belvana clasped Mama's hand. Me and the Ice Beams just stayed still while sitting on this living room sofa. "Billy and Qia's wedding was very sudden. We haven't even had a reception inviting relatives. It's only natural that there's a lot of cheap gossip going around." Mrs Belvana glanced at the Ice Beam. "Billy, Qia, Mommy will speed up the wedding reception for you. Mother will hold it tomorrow the day after."

I fell silent while looking at the Ice Beam. He just stooped down listening. I don't think it's a problem, but I won't use my college friends.

"Mother will be holding it at the XXX University Auditorium!"

WHATS? Those words were like lightning in my ear. University XXX? That's my college. Oh, my God, it's the same as publicly announcing my relationship with the Ice Beam. I should how? 😣

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