Only Raised Children
38. I Want to Marry You

After two days of nausea that made her stomach feel very bad, now finally Alina can be free from the discomfort. He also returned to his usual activities. Study in the morning and work as a supervisor at a small restaurant at night.

Every night in her study room at the restaurant, Alina always took the time to work on her script which she had to finish by next month at the latest. It is with great hope that Alina can reach her target of graduation in the near future without any obstacles.

Because so busy working on the thesis to take care of all kinds of other affairs until this graduation, his meeting with Rico was very limited. Rico who understands Alina's situation is very supportive of her boyfriend's decision. She does not want to bother Alina with her college affairs, but she also asks Alina to take a little time for them to meet. At least once a week on holidays.

The one-time meeting in a week really made their meeting feel very memorable. There is so much to tell and every second they pass by feels so much fun. Rico also heard more complaints about Alina's fatigue staring at sheets of paper and laptop screens.

Just like the previous weeks, this day since the afternoon Alina and Rico had busied themselves by touring the city. Missing after a week of work with each of them. And enjoy alone time in a sunny afternoon while singing casually accompanied by jazz music from car speakers.

"Oh yes, Al. So when exactly did you graduate?" ask Rico.

"If there are no obstacles next month. Pray that everything is fine" said Alina.

Rico assented. Of course he would wish the best for his woman. Without being told, he would always pray for her.

"Al?"

"Yes?" alina said with a glance at Rico.

"What do you think of our relationship?"

Alina who was still singing following the sound of music that was spinning now stopped her singing, but did not take her eyes off the road ahead. He knew the meaning of Rico's question because during these three months, almost every time they met, Rico must have slipped a little discussion about it in their conversation. It also made her think about it while she was alone in the room.

"Do you want to marry me so much?" alina asked who sounded strange in Rico's ear.

"Of course, Al. Why are we dating if we have no intention of getting married?"

Alina just kept quiet to hear Rico's words. A very reasonable answer, he thought.

"Al, I'm planning to propose to you after you graduate. Do you mind?" ask Rico then.

Alina stared at Rico for a moment when she heard what her boyfriend said. Apply her? That fast?

Alina looked surprised to hear that. He was very surprised by the man, since the words Irfan in the apartment a few months ago, Rico so often discussed the issue of marriage with him. The man seemed very interested in a marriage, for some reason because Rico never told him. The man only said if he really wanted to have a serious relationship with her.

Actually, it is not that Alina does not want to continue this relationship to the marriage level. She was so eager, let alone dating for such a long time was not something she wanted.

Alina once hoped that the romance story would be the same as the story of Alfian and his wife. Meet the ideal lover at the right time, dating less than six months, after which get married. Although it sounds simple and unattractive, but Alina really likes it. Alina also hopes to get the figure of the man in charge like her brother.

From what he saw, to be honest Rico was not much different from his brother, Alfian. Although she had only known the man for about five months, but Alina could judge quite a bit about the man. The nature, attitude, sense of responsibility, and how the man feels about her.

Yes, Alina was aware that not one hundred percent of what she saw was true, but at least that was how she valued Rico. Then, what makes him hesitate to agree to Rico's invitation to get married immediately? Moreover, in recent months Rico has always expressed his good intentions to him. And his brother had also given his personal blessing to him first when he asked for his confusion.

"Al?"

The wave of Rico's hand and voice calling out to her made Alina wake up from her daydream. He blinked his eyes, then Alina looked around and looked surprised when she realized that Rico had stopped his car at the edge of the park.

"Why are we stopping here, Co?" alina asked confusedly.

"Why are you daydreaming, Al?" ask Rico without Alina's question.

"Aah?" Hearing that, Alina instantly fell silent.

"What's wrong with you, Al? Do you mind my decision to propose to you? Or are you bothered by my discussion of marriage? Al, I'm really sorry if you–"

"Co," said Alina interrupted Rico's unfinished words. "I want to marry you."

"But..," Alina paused her sentence for a moment.

"But why, Al?"

"I had to finish my studies first, be solid, and also ask my family for permission."

Rico smiled hearing that. Of course, all three things must be resolved before they actually continue the relationship to a more serious level.

"One more month, isn't it?" rico said with a happy smile.

"Yes, but 'kan–"

"Al," interrupted Rico quickly. "Just apply. To get married, of course we have to establish ourselves until we are really ready."

Rico tried to convince Alina. Actually, not that he wanted to rush into marriage, it was just that he did not want to be in an uncertain relationship any longer. And Rico himself did not know since when the thought came.

As Alina prepared for it all, Rico also certainly did not want to be silent. He also has to convince himself to be absolutely sure if he is not wrong in stepping. She also has to raise a lot of money for her wedding with Alina.

Although his current status is the son of an Irfan Renaldi, but all that does not make Rico forget who he really is. She knew enough herself to use her adoptive parents' money as her wedding expenses. Although it will not be as grand as the marriage of the children of the rich, but according to Rico will not be a problem as long as it uses his own personal money and does not bother others.

Fortunately, Alina understood her feelings at that moment. It turns out that his girlfriend was not too hopeful for a very grand wedding. That really makes Rico very grateful and also more sure if he is not wrong in choosing a life partner.

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On a different day, that afternoon Rico was having lunch with Andi and Rena. There was no Alina there because as usual, the woman was busy with her college business approaching her graduation day.

That afternoon Rico had to be a mosquito repellent between Andi and Rena who sometimes stole time to make out. Like this time, Rico rolled his eyes lazily when he saw Andi rubbing the tip of Rena's lips that contained a sambal stain. If only there was Alina, it might feel different even though the lovers in front of her were berc1um4n though.

"You can be ordinary? Alina's not here anymore, so don't be romantic in front of me."

Finally his sense of regret for the disturbing scenery he managed to express.

"We don't do anything, Co. You're so much better, anyway," said Rena with her distinctive voice that sounded annoying.

Rico who heard that could only roll his eyes panted. He did not want to serve Rena with such an annoying fashion. It is better for him to be quiet than for his ears to be hot, for the words of that woman's infuriating will be more.

"I go to the toilet first" Rico said later.

As he was about to get up from his seat, he did not realize that there were lovers walking from behind him. When Rico started to stand up and was about to turn around, he accidentally hit the body of the woman who was with his partner.

"Aw!"

They were both shocked by the unexpected event. As their gaze met, the shock became slightly greater.

"Rico?" said the woman who knew Rico.

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