THERE'S ALWAYS A LEANING PLACE
Reception Preparation

Although Farhan said that the marriage needs were left to his mother, there were still things that Farhan and Via had to do. They must choose the wedding concept, invitation design, and dress fittings. Indeed, all of that can be done without going, quite chatt. Except for the bridal suit fittings.

The day before the semester exam, Ms. Aisyah invited Via to the boutique. This time they chose a wedding dress. Unlike ijab time, only buy existing ones.

Ms. Aisyah looked excited about choosing two wedding dresses. While Via was more silent, agreeing to his choice of the bundle.

"This is who wants to be queen for a day, anyway? Mother or Deck Via?" ledek Farhan's.

"Just shut up! Mother is very happy to announce your marriage. Then, after this you can live together like a normal husband and wife" said Bu Aisyah.

Farhan and Via smiled looking at the spirit of his mother.

"Bun, aren't we normal?" ask Farhan.

"No. Where there is a normal husband and wife living apart even though one city. They also rarely meet. Especially ...."

"Otherwise what, Bun?" change Via who asked.

"Ah, tomorrow you will feel. Clearly, you can expect to have grandchildren."

Via's cheeks suddenly turned red. While Farhan was just smiling while occasionally glancing at his wife.

Finished with the clothes, the three of them decided to have lunch while talking about the wedding reception plan.

"The plan is for your wedding reception to be held Saturday afternoon and evening Sunday. Via's done the exam, right?"

"Via finished Friday morning, Bun," replied Via.

"It's okay, isn't it, just a break last night? After the reception please be satisfied. Or do you want a honeymoon? Vacation too. Farhan can take a leave of absence, right?" said Ms. Aisyah.

"Farhan can take a week off. The next five days Farhan finished all the work so Farhan could not stack the time he entered. For the honeymoon, it's up to Dek Via, what you want" replied Farhan.

"Tok it up Via?" via protests.

"Already, this is no bonus from WO, honeymoon package to Bali 5 days or to Raja Ampat 3 days. Which one are you gonna take?" Bu Aisyah mediates with options.

"Farhan choose the 5 days. Honeymoon is only 3 days."

"Well, he finally made a decision. Giny, dong! Don't be up to me! Who is the mother's biological child? I'd be sorry to ask, "inner Via.

"How's via?" ask Ms. Aisyah.

"Via just follow. Emm, about reception time, how long is it?"

"You mean to move forward? Friday afternoon?" Ms. Aisyah clarified.

"That's not what Via means. But starting Saturday afternoon, it's still night." Via felt a bit objected. He imagined having to stand for hours at the beach, shaking hands with guests.

"The guests are many. Try, how many friends? Of course you will invite school friends and college friends. Farhan's friend, mother's father's friend, was also eyed. Not to mention business relations," said Bu Aisyah.

Via gawking. He never imagined there would be a massive wedding reception.

"That means our wedding reception is massive, Bun?" ask Via.

"Relative. Trust Mother, deh. Make a list of the friends you invite. Can, right? If it's heavy, ask Ratna for help!"

Via stared at Farhan meaningfully. Farhan who understood the meaning of Via's gaze nodded with a smile.

"Why?" Ma Aisyah asked in astonishment. He had seen the gaze of Via who was replied to a nod by Farhan.

"That, Bun, Via hasn't told anyone about our marriage. Farhan also forbade. Mother knows for herself the conditions of yesterday. The situation is not possible. Moreover, one of the people who antagonized the deceased papa kan om Ratna. Of course our marriage was kept a secret."

"Oh, that. Yeah, you'll tell Ratna that you're married, Vi. You have to explain the reason for keeping your marriage a secret so that Ratna doesn't misunderstand."

"Yes, Bun," replied Via. He had already begun to plan what he would say to Ratna and Mira.

Finished enjoying lunch and talking about the wedding reception plans, Farhan escorted Via to the shophouse. After that, he and Aisha went home.

When Via entered, the shophouse was deserted. The day is indeed closed because Via and Ratna will face the semester exam.

"Alhamdulillah, you learn too" said Via seeing Ratna reading a book.

"hey are. I'm still thinking about the future. My time just wasted time? I don't want my college to be in vain. It's paying money, millions," Ratna said.

"That said there were no leaves either. Uh, where's Mira going?"

"Again in the bathroom. Where were you invited? Shopping huh?"

"Cryption! Here, same side dish vegetable. Have you eaten yet?"

"Udah, earlier. Make it late afternoon. That means we've been eating, huh?" Ratna opened the package that Via had placed on the table.

"Yes. Here, I put it on the dining table. It's a snack for learning nemenin," said Via while reaching for a side dish package.

He moved it to the dining table, then washed his hands. On returning to the sofa, Mira was already sitting next to Ratna.

"Ratna, Miss Mira, can I have a moment? I want to say something," said Via carefully.

"Idiiiih, what's that? Seriously terribly?" cibir Ratna's.

Via was silent for a moment. He looked at Ratna and Mira's faces alternately.

"Yes, Mother. It's important and it might make you shocked or angry."

"Come on, don't beat it!" pinta Ratna was impatient.

"Look. Surely you know about the company of my late papa. Especially Ratna. After my mother's departure, the company fell. At its peak, papa died and my house was confiscated. After that, Mr. Arman tried to turn the wheels of the company with great difficulty. There is one thing to be defended."

Via paused for a moment. Her tears began to melt. He took a deep breath to reduce the tightness in his chest.

"Pak Arman's business was not in vain. The company slowly rose, though not as big as when papa was still around."

It stopped again. He took a tissue to shrink his tears.

"About a year ago, there was someone who offered capital. This is a golden opportunity. The guy asked to meet the majority shareholder aka papa. I as a sole heir cannot represent my father before I am 20 or married. There's no way I'm changing my age. So, if I don't want to miss that golden opportunity, I have to get married. Mr. Arman and Mr. Andi, papa's lawyers who knew the man, didn't force me to marry. But, I want papa's company to rise."

"And you married secretly to get the legality of majority ownership?" sela Ratna's.

Via nodded. He wiped back the tears that washed his cheeks.

"After Istikharah prayer, I decided to get married. Although the marriage was impromptu and was motivated by the intention of saving the company of the deceased papa, I had no intention of toying with the marriage."

"I mean the Via Deck?" Mira instead interrupted.

"If it were solely to qualify the legality of the shareholding, after the agreement with that person was signed, I would be divorced. That's what he called playing with marriage. I'm serious about. So did the man who later became my husband."

Ratna and Mira looked at each other. They didn't expect Via to face quite a complicated problem.

"Why didn't you ever tell us about it? Don't you trust us?" ratna asked with a sharp look.

Via taking a deep breath. He looked back at Ratna with a gentle look.

"I'm sorry. This is indeed our agreement, for the sake of smoothness and safety. The more people know about our marriage, the greater the threat to me and the company. Could-can the enemies of the deceased papa act aggressively because his position is threatened."

Ratna and Mira looked at each other again. The tempe chips that Via bought are still intact. They were seriously listening to Via's explanation.

"That's why I kept my marriage a secret. I'm sorry" said Via, staring expectantly.

"Nothing to forgive. Conditions do require Dek Via like that," said Mira sage.

"Then, why do you dare to tell us now? Is the situation safe?" ask Ratna.

"Alhamdulillah, the problem is resolved. Started the arrest.sorry Rat, Om Beno's arrest."

"It's okay. Beno is guilty, right."

Mira's face suddenly clouded. He remembered the kidnapping incident.

"Mbak Mira does not need to remember the incident, yes," said Via softly. He held Mira's hand to give her peace. Mira nodded.

"Who's the one who married you?" continued Ratna.

Via did not answer. He looked back at Ratna and Mira one by one.

"He's...Mas Farhan," replied Via lirih.

"Mas Farhan?!" ratna and Mira shouted spontaneously in shock.

Via nodded. While Mira turns awkward. Her face flushed.

"A--pa Dek Via.. once said...." Mira hesitates.

"If Mira likes Mas Farhan? Of course not. I promised to keep that a secret. God willing I keep my promise" said Via.

Mira looked relieved.

"Then will you keep your marriage a secret?" ask Ratna.

Via shook his head and replied, "We're going to have a reception to announce our wedding."

"We weren't invited?" tanya Ratna and Mira in unison.

"Of course," replied Via steady."I'm asking you guys for help, too, yeah!"

"Ready! What the hell didn't happen to you?" Ratna smiled broadly. He hugged Via tightly, expressing his happiness.

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