Together but not the same
Episode 7: Bad Night

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Tonight his parents said that an important guest was coming. She was told to dress up as beautifully as possible. When I asked who was coming. They just said if he'd know for himself later.

"Mom. I'm tired already. How many more dresses should I try?" Ara with lethargy. She tried every dress she had. But there has not been a single one whose mommy feels suitable to him.

"You must be patient, dear. It's for your own good. You should look beautiful tonight. Do you understand? Now try this dress." Mommy orders her to give her a dress.

Marga just wants her daughter to look perfect in front of their important guest tonight. They will have dinner together to discuss important matters.

Ara looked at the dress her mother gave her. The dress was blue, with the arms off shoulder. Length to knee on the front. Then long to the ankles on the back. I don't think his mother chose wrong.

"Look sweetheart. You're really pretty wearing it. Now sit here. Mommy's gonna put your makeup on." His mother exclaimed cheerfully. Marga will make Ara the center of attention tonight.

"Come mom. It's just dinner at home. What's all this for. I don't even know who the important guests you mentioned are." Said Ara with a grumble. Her mother told her to look perfect, take a look at all this makeup. So sucks.

"You can't say that, baby. Dinner is very important. So we can't disappoint them. Nah. Done it. Look mommy's daughter is so pretty. You are my favorite princess." Say the clan proudly.

"Yes, I'm a beautiful mom. And I am your favorite daughter too. Because you only have one daughter." Said Ara lazily. Look at her mother acting like she has many daughters and she is the most beloved.

"Good now you wait here. Mommy will call you if the guests come." After saying that her mother passed away leaving Ara with many questions in her head.

"Actually who's coming. Why I feel nervous. I better call Paola. I haven't seen him in a long time." Ara picked up her phone and immediately contacted Paola

The second first ringing is then followed by the sarcasm of someone across there.

"Did you remember if you had Ara's best friend?" Paola really doesn't think out. After Ara who ran away while on campus that day. Ara never gave him any more news.

"I'm sorry Paola. You know I'm very busy." Said Ara with a regretful voice.

"Yes. I know you're busy with your girlfriend. Wh why? Did you break up with your boyfriend so you called me?" Cecar Paola chuckled.

"I want to. But you know Xavier's very grumpy. I don't want him to do any trouble." Ara had to lie to Paola. He doesn't want anyone to know the problem.

"You're right your lover's a lunatic. But if you want to escape from her. I'll help you, just relax." Paola said it in earnest. He feels good with his best friend. Spending every day with just your girlfriend is boring. You should also be able to do other things without it.

There was a knock on the door, followed by the sound of his mother telling him to come down, because their guests had arrived.

"Paola I have to go now. Mommy told me to come down. I'll call you back later. See you soon." Ara turned off the phone, then rushed downstairs. He wondered who the important guests his parents had told him about.

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I went down the stairs nervously. He lacks confidence. But when his courage came. He lifted his eyes and saw who was coming. But it turns out he did not expect the important guest was Xavier and his parents. They were gathering at the table eating. Talk about something that Ara can't hear clearly. But the conversation had to stop when Marga told her that Ara had arrived.

"Dear come here. Let's sit next to Xavier."

Her mother told her to sit next to someone she hated. What should Ara do now. He was still a little scared of Xavier. But he can't get out of here.

"Darling, mommy missed you. Why don't you ever come to our mansion again ha. Don't you love mommy anymore?" Ask Xavier's mother.

Ara was confused as to what to answer. There's no way he's saying he and Xavier are having problems. He did not want the two families to be anxious later.

"I'm just busy at college mom. The lecturer gave us many tasks. So I didn't get to visit." Xavier's mother simply nodded in response. He understands the state of Ara.

"Well, since everyone's gathered, let's start dinner." Anthony interrupts the waiters to bring their meal. Suddenly Xavier stood up

"If you don't mind. I'd like to talk to Ara alone for a while mom."

"Go baby. No papa, we'll wait for you to come back."

After Marga said that Xavier pulled Ara's hand away from the room. He then stepped into the park.

Xavier looked around the park whether anyone would hear their conversation or not. After making sure no one.

Xavier came forward and hugged Ara. Then whisper "If you say it all to our family. You'll know the consequences, baby. Remember you signed that contract." After saying that Xavier pulled Ara's hand back towards the place where their family was already waiting.

They started the meal quietly, but occasionally there was a joke or a debate between Anthony and Revanio.

*****

The dinner was also over. Now they are sitting in the family room.

"So we didn't come here just for dinner. But we also want to propose an engagement between Xavier and Ara. If you're ready." Revanio.

Ara heard it was shocked. Oh God. What Xavier was planning. Ara really doesn't think out.

"I think that's a good idea. They've been together a long time. The moment they stepped on a more serious path." Said Anthony then glanced at Xavier for a moment. He is thrilled that his daughter is getting married to the heir to the Baxy family.

"What do you think Ara. Do you agree, honey?" Ask Marga. He's very happy now. His daughter will be the daughter-in-law of a very distinguished family.

Ara didn't know what to answer. He's very confused now. But when he saw Xavier. He saw that Xavier was muttering but he didn't hear anyone "If you refuse him. I'm gonna destroy your family." Xavier Threatens.

Ara was very much forced to say "I agree father. Xavier and I love each other anyway. It's up to you when the show will be held." Said Ara with a fake smile.

After they heard Ara's approval. The conversation continued with the selection of locations and so on. Ara didn't think too much about it. Let them decide it. What he was thinking about now was how he could get out of Xavier's reach. Without making his family suffer.

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The discussion was finished with a result that satisfied both sides. Baxy's family also came home. After they left. Ara went straight to her room. He wanted to calm down for a moment. Tonight was supposed to be the night that made her the happiest, because a little more she would be with the person she loved forever. Why does it feel so painful. Ara was unhappy with the engagement. If he had refused the man's help his life would not have changed like this. Xavier will continue to treat her with love. Not by force like this.

After weeping, Ara decided to sleep. Let him rest in peace tonight. Because he knows that tomorrow must be a draining day. He should be prepared if Xavier changes his mind at any time. And even act out of reason again.

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