Not Cinderella
The arrival of Mr. Juanda

This afternoon Alyssa had just finished making a lunch menu for one of their visitors. Asparagus soup and also mixed with a little sweet corn.

Somehow the visitor asked to be made this food, even though it was not on the menu list.

But because of the demand, Alyssa made her too. This was also the request of Bayu who had to serve that great master. Either great master where else, countless great masters come to this festivity every day of his.

"Yes, you are the one who intervenes in the future" said Bayu arrived. Making Alyssa who was arranging her soup was immediately surprised and immediately turned to Bayu.

"Mas, I'm afraid" Alyssa grumbled

Bayu laughed seeing Alyssa's surprised face. So adorable.

"Why should I. Usually not either. It's my break" asked Alyssa.

"Here he is, he wants to meet this soup maker. If it's good, he'll order again. Meet me aja da bentar. Miss Zea has come home, so I have to take care of the others" Bayu said.

"Cock fast, really sick huh?" ask Alyssa who returned to decorate the soup until it looks attractive.

"Yes, take home the same cousin of Mr. Malik. It was lemes so. I also grimace him long time here" replied Dika

Alyssa immediately nodded in agreement. Because indeed, this morning Zea looked so pale and a little feverish. Don't know why, maybe he's tired or he's got a fever.

"Yes, sneak ya. The great lord was in the room VVIP no 11." said Bayu.

"Yes, great sir, ask for asparagus soup" Alyssa muttered

"The boss is your girlfriend Sya" exclaimed Bayu who was already on the doorstep.

"Boss my girlfriend" muttered Alyssa who looked at Bayu's departure in surprise.

But alas, Bayu has gone and only leaves Alyssa's curiosity.

Bayu always mentions if Jimmy is his girlfriend. And if the one who ordered this soup was his boss, was that guy......

"Hah" Alyssa immediately pegged with a heartbeat that immediately beat quickly.

"Master Juanda?" his murmured with a face that instantly paled and grimaced.

"Could have me. Why else would that old geezer come here" murmured Alyssa who was in a panic now.

He immediately limped and leaned back to look at his soup.

This was the thing Alyssa did not like the most. It had been a month that he felt calm, but why did he start being harassed again. Last night Anabella came to Zayden. And now even the great master came to him.

What does Mr Juanda want?

He wants Alyssa to give up.

Or is she upset by her and Zayden's marriage???

But if he wanted to get angry, why did he just come now?

Ah I don't know...

Alyssa's confused.

Come, however, lord Juanda is Zayden's grandfather, and that means he is also his grandfather.

Alyssa grabbed the tray that contained her soup bowl. He immediately walked out with an erratic heartbeat. Walk towards the room mentioned by Bayu earlier.

And the closer to the room, Alyssa was getting nervous with increasingly erratic feelings.

Alyssa took a slow breath as she arrived at the door. He knocked on the door a few times and went straight into the room.

And it's true. There has sat master Juanda and also his assistant Pak Pong who stands like a statue behind him.

"Good afternoon sir, your order" said Alyssa as warmly as possible. Although his voice now sounded vibrating and full.

Master Juanda watched Alyssa closely. The typical white clothes of a cook, and also his chef hat is enough to make Mr. Juanda know if Alyssa really like his really been working hard all this time.

"I did not expect that the woman whom my granddaughter married like her would enjoy her work so much" said Mr. Juanda.

Alyssa who had just served a bowl of soup in front of master Juanda immediately stared motionless.

"Are you happy to be the wife of a young master Emanuel" asked Juanda again.

Alyssa was speechless, she did not know what to say now.

If asked to be happy, he is happy.

"Why don't you answer?. Have you been given by him hm?" mr. Juanda's question sounds so humbling.

"I'm happy sir, because that's what I wanted a long time ago" Alyssa replied without daring to look at Mr. Juanda.

"With reason if you're pregnant with her child?" said Mr. Juanda again.

And this time Alyssa turned her head.

"Zayden was jailed for the next seven years. Are you gonna survive on your own like this. In a state of pregnancy also" said Mr. Juanda.

Don't know Mr. Juanda if that question really makes Alyssa's weak heart even weaker.

She also wants to get pregnant and be accompanied by her husband. But circumstances made him have to be like this.

Alyssa's tear dropped immediately, but Alyssa quickly removed it.

He smilingly looked at master Juanda who was staring at him still expressionless.

"Everything has happened, sir. I'm okay. I am sure I can, especially if I survive is not alone. There is our son who will accompany me every step of the way" said Alyssa with a smile that felt so bitter.

And it was not out of the sight of Mr. Juanda.

"I'll wait for him to be free. I am sure I can" replied Alyssa, who was bowed again, with her lips that felt like crying sobbing.

It's so tight..

Master Juanda smiled wryly at this.

He shook his head slowly and looked towards his soup.

"I don't even know if I should be angry or sad to see you" muttered lord Juanda arriving.

Alyssa looked back at lord Juanda while rubbing her tears.

"Either what sin have I committed before that I should see my descendants living this life" he said again as he grabbed a spoon and began stirring his soup.

"I'm sorry sir. I've tarnished the Zega family's good name. But I always struggle to fix everything" said Alyssa sounding so soft.

"Are you sure you can?" ask Mr. Juanda.

"I can do it" Alyssa replied

"You sound so sure. I know that your heart is weak and fragile. You are just acting strong, when in fact you are tired, right" said Mr. Juanda.

Alyssa was stunned to hear that.

He came back down and breathed his breath.

"Sometimes I feel tired too. I'm just a girl from the village trying her luck in the city. Since childhood I have been used to working and living under pressure without anyone. So I think even now I have to keep fighting. I just hope, if the child I bear, can be my reinforcement to live the day ahead" said Alyssa

Her tears were back, but she held back as much as she could. Alyssa did not want to look pitiful in front of master Juanda.

No. gabe..

He was afraid, he would be further underestimated by this great master.

"Master, I never thought that Mr. Zayden was your grandson, the grandson of a great master of everything. If from the beginning I knew, maybe I would retreat slowly. I also know myself not to approach the prince like him. But it's all gone. I knew Mr. Zayden only as a commoner, until the day of the engagement, he told me his status. I can what sir, I want to retreat. I want to leave, but this lifeless creature needs its father" Alyssa said grievously. And really this time she couldn't hold back her crying anymore.

Mr. Juanda was silent hearing that. Even the porridge in his mouth could only be swallowed.

"I never wanted anything, let alone the Zega family's treasure. I just want Mr. Zayden to know if I'm pregnant with his child. Truly sir, since long ago, I did not wish on your treasures. I fought like this because to improve your good name. I want to be successful, so that one day if Mr. Zayden is free, everyone knows, if his wife is someone who deserves to be fought for not just a girl who just wants to live a good life" Alyssa said.

Alyssa sobbed while taking out a card from inside her pocket. Zayden credit card.

"I've never used a penny in here. Because I know this is the work of Mr. Zayden while he was still leading the company. And a month ago he handed this card to me as a living for me and his son. But I've never worn her a dime. I return the master" Alyssa put the card on the table.

"I'll eat Zayden's gold if you've accepted me as a granddaughter-in-law. But if not, I do not dare to touch it even though it was given by Mr. Zayden" said Alyssa

Mr. Juanda looked at the card closely.

"Enjoy your food sir. Sorry, if I haven't seen you in a month. Later if I have a holiday I will bring this asparagus soup back home. Excuse me sir"

Alyssa grabbed Juanda's hand and kissed the back of her hand gently. And after that he immediately went out leaving the master Juanda who was sculpting without a word.

..

Alyssa ran into the bathroom. Crying sobbed so sorely there. I don't know why his heart is so sad. Why until now, master Juanda could not accept it.

Didn't know that Alyssa was also tormented like this. Struggling alone without a husband.

Pregnant alone without anyone accompanying. And not at home, but he has to work for a better life. Work to find a good name.

Wearied...

Alyssa was actually tired.

He wants to be like the others. Some are supportive, some are protective, and some are loving.

But who?

Jimmy, his role is limited here.

Her husband, her husband, is in prison and does not know how Alyssa's heart is doing every day.

Alyssa rubbed her stomach and cried so bitterly. Alone again and alone....