The Substitute Bride of my Best Friend
The Substitute Bride

"Mas, how? Has Ziva met?" ask Arumi worriedly. A mother of four soon approached her husband.

"Me and Rio agreed to split up in search of Ziva's whereabouts. However, I personally could not find the girl anywhere. Don't know with Rio, whether he managed to find her or not." Rayyan shook her shoulders weakly.

Not long after, Rio ran after the friend. "The girl is not everywhere. I'm sure he's gone a long way and we've lost track of him." Breathing heavily after wandering around here and there looking for Ziva's whereabouts.

The more limp Rini's body in a beautiful embrace. The tired face mixed with disappointment blending into one made the middle-aged woman droop weakly. This time Arumi's best friend is really shocked to accept the fact that the marriage of her youngest child failed.

"Mama don't worry, we're not getting information from Mas Soni and Bagus. Who knew Ziva was indeed in his apartment." Lovely rubbed Rini's back, trying to calm her beloved mama.

"But what if it's not found? We'll all be ashamed that Shaka's marriage is off. Where's Mama's face, son?" rini lirih. Can't imagine what the people out there said when they found out that a lavish wedding that had been prepared so grandly had to be void because the bride had run away. They must have made this failure a hot news that will continue to be discussed.

"Yes, Ma, don't think too much. We'd better pray that Mas Soni and Bagus find Ziva soon." Indah further tightened her embrace while rubbing Rini's head lovingly.

The atmosphere grew chaotic as the silvery-haired middle-aged man arrived at the hotel ballroom. Wearing after a black suit with a navy blue shirt, the man was ready to carry out his duties as a regent, marrying the two brides.

"Damn! Why did that guy get there first!" maki Rio's upset. Without a second thought he rushed to the ruler, wanting to ask for a moment to solve the problem that was happening to them.

"How about this, what should we do? I can't stand by, seeing the situation getting less conducive" whispered Arumi in Rayyan's ear.

"I don't know what to do either. We can only wait for good news. Let's hope Ziva is in his apartment" Rayyan replied, restoring her hair in frustration. Undeniably, he also felt anxious about the situation that occurred at this time. However, Rio is his best friend if the famous lawyer is in trouble then he feels the same way.

At the moment when everyone was in confusion, suddenly the loud voice of someone echoed filled the corner of the room. "Cancel this marriage because until whenever you can't find Ziva." Shaka exclaimed in earnest. The man's voice made everyone stunned to hear it.

The beautiful who was sitting next to Shaka rushed up and approached the younger brother. "Daddy, don't joke! Your marriage is in sight where it can be canceled!" ketus the eldest.

"I mean it, brother. It is better that this marriage be annulled because Ziva will never return. She'd rather be a career than a wife and mother to my children."

Arumi holds the shoulder of her beloved nephew. Gently the woman said, "Shaka, don't be rash in making decisions, son. What if Ziva was found out that you had already annulled the marriage, wouldn't that worsen your relationship with him?"

Shaka returned Arumi's gaze with nanar. A pair of beautiful eyes look so tired with the circumference of the eye hidden make up. Tired of deep regret for feeling bad already involved Arumi take care of the wedding preparations but it turned out that the plan ended in vain.

"I've thought about it carefully. This marriage was not supposed to take place after Ziva met me a few days ago and expressed his desire to postpone the marriage. However, I still forced my own will without thinking about Ziva's feelings. Now, I reap the rewards of my selfishness. So it's better, it's all over before the problem gets run down."

"No! This marriage will continue in accordance with the original plan" said Zahira steady.

Suddenly a strange look was fixed on the figure of a small, narrow-eyed girl who was stepping gracefully on the red carpet. Eyes straight ahead without caring about the people around him. Slowly Zahira stepped up until the girl stopped among the crowd.

"Ra, did Ziva tell you where he is right now? He didn't really leave Shaka, did he?" cecar Indah with various questions that were on his mind.

"I don't know where Ziva is, Brother. It is possible that he is already on a plane that will take him abroad" said Zahira.

Beautiful glances sharply at the figure of a cousin who is very loved. Shaka's first brother's eyebrows are shrinking, his brain is guessing for itself the meaning of Zahira's words. "If you don't know where Ziva is now, then why did you say that this marriage still lasts? Ra, marriage will occur if there is a bride and groom. However, if one of the bride-to-be does not exist, the wedding cannot be held. You know that, right?"

Zahira nodded her head. "Yes, I know, brother. Therefore, as the only way for this marriage to continue, I am willing to replace Ziva with Shaka at the wedding. I'm willing to marry Shaka" she said in earnest. There was not the slightest bit of hesitation from the look in the girl's eyes.

"What the fu*k!" swear Shaka by raising the tone of voice until everyone hears it.

"Najma Zahira, try to explain to Dad why you're willing to replace Ziva in the underwriting?" Rayyan who was standing next to Zahira spoke, asking for an explanation from her beloved son.

It's all because I love Shaka so much, Dad. Since long ago until now my love for him grew and blossomed like a flower in bloom. I couldn't see the man sad. Can't stand it, Dad. I want Zahira to express her heart in front of her beloved father so that the marriage contract procession will begin immediately. He wanted to end the endless drama.

"I did all this solely to help Aunty Rini so that the family's good name was not tarnished by the disgrace inscribed by Ziva. If I marry Shaka then the people out there will not gossip Aunty Rini nor any other family members."

"Who said? They might even get more fiery gossiping about you and Aunty Rini's family, son. We never know the heart of another." Rayyan said softly. Not knowing what else to say to open Zahira's mind. It's not that he disagrees that Zahira is married to the friend's son. It's just that he doesn't want his beloved child to be trapped in a marriage that has absolutely no love in it.

Arumi patted Rayyan on the shoulder slowly, then said, "Give me time to talk to Zahira." Then, he gave the code to Zahira to stay away from the crowd.

After moving away, Arumi asked, "Zahira, are you aware of what you said just now?"

"I'm 100% aware, Mother," the girl replied briefly.

Then Arumi again said, "The marriage is not the same as dating, if you are bored it can easily break up. Marriage is a sacred thing that happens once in a lifetime and cannot be used as a toy. You will spend the rest of your life with Shaka. You want to live alone with a man who never loved you while we all know how Shaka feels about Ziva."

Arumi's words were like an arrow that shot right at the heart. The head lowered, eyes closed and both hands clutching each other.

"Whatever happens later in the day I am willing to endure it, Mother. Even if Shaka doesn't love me, I still want to marry him" replied Zahira lirih.

The mood suddenly quiet. No words were spoken on Arumi's lips. It seems that the woman is still very shocked to hear the reply of her beloved son.

Take a deep breath, then exhale slowly. Touching the end of Zahira's chin, then staring at the beautiful clear bead that belongs to the fruit of his love with Rayyan. "Honey, tell Mommy, do you love Shaka so much that you are willing to sacrifice to save his good name in front of everyone's eyes? Answer the question honestly."

A pair of brown irises began to glaze over. Lips trembling followed by the sound of bated cries sounded in Arumi's ears. Without saying, the middle-aged woman knew how her son felt to Shaka.

"I agree if Shaka and Zahira get married," said Rini after they discussed long enough to make the ruler can not wait.

"I-" Unfinished Rayyan spoke, Arumi had already opened her voice.

"I also agree. Don't you, Honey?" sergeant Arumi, twisting his eyes, tried to persuade Rayyan to agree with the decision. The man only breathed a long sigh because he had no choice but to obey the wishes of his beloved wife.

While Shaka just resigned to the family decision. Deep down, he was reluctant to marry Zahira, who was his best friend. However, seeing the look on Rini's face that changed, he became unbearable and was very forced the lawyer was willing to marry Zahira for the sake of the mother.

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