The Substitute Bride of my Best Friend
Shaka's New Client

Mentari hari greets the northern hemisphere Shaka and Zahira is awake and ready to go to work. The two walked to the dinner table for breakfast. Budhe Erna was arranging the food that had just been cooked on the dining table. The woman's eyeballs stared at the husband and wife with eyes filled with anxiety.

I'd better talk to them. It's not good to continue to be in the middle of a hostile married couple, inner Budhe Erna.

Shaka and Zahira ate the dish on the table without saying a word. They seem to feed food into their mouths.

“Sorry Den Shaka, Sister Zahira, not Budhe will interfere in your household affairs. Last night Budhe did not overhear a debate between Aden and Mbak. If possible, Budhe would like to give advice if you are at odds, it would be nice to solve the problem with a cool head."

"Don't put forward emotions! If you are emotional instead of the way out, the problem between you is getting heated up. It is unfortunate that a new household for the whole corn ends with a parting word. Moreover, Den Shaka and Mbak Zahira seem so harmonious" said Budhe Erna.

"Budhe once again apologized if he seemed impolite and patronizing. However, Budhe is doing this all for the common good,” continued the middle-aged woman.

Shaka and Zahira looked at each other then both chuckled. “Budhe, thanks for the advice. I'm sorry, we made Budhe worried. But thank God, Shaka and I are better,” said Zahira.

“Really?” asked Budhe Erna to make sure.

Zahira smiled widely and said spoiled, “Iih .. when I lied anyway. If you don't believe it, ask Shaka.”

“Certain, Budhe. We're making up now. Last night was just a small quarrel and it was all done,” Shaka said.

“Alhamdulillah,” says Budhe Erna. Now he can say a sigh of relief because his two employers are not involved in disputes anymore.

“Thank you, yes, Budhe has our same concern,” said Zahira approved by Shaka.

Budhe Erna just smiled. "Den Shaka and Ms. Zahira, Budhe had considered like his own children so if you guys why the hearts of Budhe restless. Moreover, Mr. Rio and Ms. Rini leave you to Budhe. If something happens, Budhe wants to say what try to the Father and Mother" said Budhe Erna.

Shaka and Zahira just smiled sweetly. “Ra, we leave now!" take the man to his wife.

Zahira nodded. "Budhe, then me and Shaka go first. Assalamu a'laikum" said the girl.

“Wa'alaikum greetings. Be careful on the road" said Budhe Erna. Now he can run the routine as usual without having to hear a small commotion sourced from both employers.

Shaka and Zahira took off and headed for the parking lot. As usual, Shaka was sitting behind the steering wheel. Zahira was sitting next to the man.

Along the way there was no conversation until Shaka opened his voice. "Ra, when are you going to Cianjur?"

Zahira replied, "The plan is to leave after the seminar."

Shaka nodded, it was hard to let Zahira go out of town without her supervision. However, she has to remain professional and keep her and Zahira's domestic relationship in order to stay fine.

"You be careful there. If there's free time, don't forget to tell."

The beautiful girl sitting next to Shaka smiled widely. "Yes, you calm down. I will tell you often."

Arriving at the hospital, as usual Shaka drove Zahira to his room and then went to the office of the father. It only took a few minutes, he arrived at the office.

"Sir Shaka, this is the schedule of the trial that you will attend." Irhan handed the file over to her superior's desk. "I also want to remind you about the fraud case that you will handle in two days."

“Ziva?” shaka gumam. "Could the Ziva in question be my ex-fiancee?"

Not wanting to guess, Shaka immediately asked Irhan. "Han, my client who was hit by a fraud case is Ziva, that famous model?"

"Rubber! I'm sorry Mr. Shaka was forced to do this because Miss Ziva begged me to hide her identity in front of you. That's why when Mr. Shaka was about to meet him in the meeting room a few days ago, our client left without giving a reason."

Shaka exhaled slowly. "If I had known the woman in question was Ziva, I would have rejected this case outright."

Irhan rushed over to Shaka. There was clearly a look of worry there. "Sak Shaka cannot back down from this case. We've made a deal with Miss Ziva. If you insist on refusing then the reputation of this firm office will be ruined."

"But I can't let this matter ruin my domestic relationship with my wife, Han. I don't want Zahira to misunderstand me and think that Ziva and I are still in touch."

"I understand, Sir. However, with a heavy heart you can not unilaterally cancel the agreement because if until this problem blows out it could be the clients assume we work unprofessionally." Irhan was still trying to persuade Shaka not to act rashly.

"Aargha! Fuck all that!" amuk Shaka got up from his seat of pride. The man left just like that leaving Irhan who was still unmoved on the spot. Shaka swung a leg towards the court because there was a case that he was about to face this morning.

Seeing Shaka's anger, Irhan has no choice. He immediately ran to Rio's room, about to complain about this to the famous lawyer as the father of Shaka and also the leader of the firm's office.

"That's the story of Mr. Rio. I was forced to do that on request" Irhan said after telling Shaka what had really happened.

Rio then thought, because what his son said was also true, but back again, he had to be professional. As he said last night, just like Zahira then Shaka is the same.

“Let me talk to him later,” said Rio.

After waiting for a few hours finally Shaka returned, Rio who had been waiting in the room Shaka also welcomed the arrival of his son. After feeling relaxed, he also said he meant to approach Shaka.

"Ka, Papa already knows who the client you will help in the court later. If you can be honest, actually Papa is still angry with Ziva because he almost defamed our family. However, since Ziva is a client who asks for our help then inevitably, you have to help him. Regardless of who and how your relationship used to be with that woman, you have to remain professional."

"But what if Zahira doesn't like it, Pa? What if he gets angry and thinks I'm a jerk for lying to him again?"

Rio inched closer to Shaka. Pat the shoulders of the beloved prince slowly. "Rara can't be angry as long as you're telling Zahira the truth about this. Papa sure, he'll understand."

“Good. I'll try to tell Zahira the matter after I get home from work" Shaka said.

Rio smiling. "That's better than lying behind your wife."

May the Lord keep your domestic relations, inner Rio.

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