
Now the family members are gathered. Both Melody, Zafri, and her parents. They sat opposite each other with Zafri and Melody sitting side by side, as did Ceisya and Zafran.
"Ma, Mum. Zafri will hold a press conference to close the matter" Zafri told his parents.
"Papa previously did not understand what problems you are facing" replied Zafran who did not know. Even about Zafri who had proposed to Melody personally was not known.
"Zafri apologizes for not telling Mama and Papa. Last night, Zafri proposed to Melody. But, it's still in private." explains Zafri. Melody lowered her head as she also felt guilty for already keeping this a secret to both of Zafri's parents.
I heard heavy breathing from Zafran. "Papa didn't ask you anything, boy. Papa just asks, just be yourself without having to listen to the words of others. Papa thinks you've understood that Papa didn't bother with any of that. But, for the next time, Papa hopes you can be more open to either your Mama or Papa."
Zafran glanced at his wife and stroked the back of her hand gently.
"Mama's not angry about this. Mama is happy to see that her son has found the right woman. From childhood, Mama never demands the will of Mama. But, this time Mama hopes you immediately formalize your relationship. Like you said earlier, Mama agreed that you guys held a press conference. And as for the matter of who has made the news, leave it to your father. Papa's gonna find out who did it."
"Thank you, Ma, Pa. Zafri is very grateful to have parents like Mama and Papa" Zafri said.
"of courses. Mom is old, your dad is too. Maybe from now on we should discuss opening a new business after you marry Melody."
Zafri instantly caught Melody's hand in his grasp. He felt the woman's hand cold and slightly pale. Zafri had a glance at him worried because from then on the woman continued to be silent.
"Are you okay, honey?" Zafri whispered softly in fear of being heard by his parents. However, the papa who had sharp hearing certainly heard that. However, the father pretended to act as if he did not know. He held an amused smile from seeing the unusual behavior of his own son. Usually Zafri is always flat and cold. But this time it was inversely proportional.
"Honey, maybe Zafri needs some alone time. Let's go back to the room." said Zafran immediately pulled his wife's hand slowly. Although he was no longer young, Zafran still acted romantically to his wife. Day by day his love and affection are growing.
"Eummm. Let's go to the room." Ceisya replied according to him when she saw the blink of an eye from her husband.
"Mama and Papa will go to the room first. You guys talk here quietly. We're not gonna bother you, okay?" Ceisya.
Zafri simply nodded his head while Melody smiled stiffly.
"They're gone." said Zafri softly as he looked at Melody inside.
"Zafri." call Melody. He changed his position to sit on his side.
"Syutttt..." Zafri put his index finger over Melody's lips. "Don't call me Zafri, honey." he continued sounding laughable in Melody's ears. The woman grimaced amusedly.
"Sir?" said Melody.
Zafri nodded slowly.
"Are you sure you chose me to be your life partner?" melody asked because that was what she wanted to ask.
"And are you sure you accept me to be your protector?" ask Zafri.
"certain. There's nothing for me to worry about when you're by my side." Melody replied.
"My answer is the same. I'm very sure I chose you as a complement to my life."
"And what's the point of a couple not being able to teach and guide? I'm not looking for babu who's just me a special job for homework. But, I am looking for a wife who will be with me for the rest of my life. Complete all my shortcomings and get through the hardships of living together."
"Did that make you sure you'd live with me forever?" tanya Zafri managed to tear apart Melody's heart and mind.
"But we just got to know. We're still strangers who are brought together in a bond." - Melody.
"How long will I know you? If I had to get to know you more deeply, it would be a waste of my time. We better get to know each other in different versions."
Melody could no longer deny all of Zafri's words. He has already lost. Maybe he was meant to live with her forever. Fill the emptiness of his long-extinguished heart.
•••
The press conference will be held that morning. It only takes a few reporters who are ready to record and rave about a lot of questions. And some invited the media.
The empty space where the press conference was held was already full of journalists and media crews. In addition, Zafri and Melody also invite Andi and Liona to reinforce that the news is a lie. Yesterday night, after Zafri delivered Melody, she went straight to Andi and asked that the man be prepared to provide factual information.
The voice of the photojournalist's invitation sounded simple when the host who held the event was present to his place.
"I would like to thank the journalists and the media who attended. My intention and purpose in making this press conference is to refute the allegations of cases that are now much discussed by the public. As you already know that in the news it says that I, Reinart Zafri Chairil have seized or taken what is not mine."
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The sound of the shots was clearly heard interspersed with flashes of camera light. It is very clear and known to many people because currently the press conference is live on television channels. Zafri was very brave to take such action. She has a lot of support from her entire family. Maybe at home there, his family is watching himself directly through internet sites or television channels.
"All the news and accusations I deny. I never took anyone out of anyone's hands. And I reiterate once again, for those who make this news I will be prosecuted through the law."
"Do you mean it's Melody? A top singer who's been on the rise lately?" ask the spokesman in charge of asking questions from journalists or media crews.
"Yes." answered Zafri briefly.
"What was the reason you created this press conference?"
"My reasoning is pretty straightforward. I just want to tell the world that this woman next to me is the woman I love. I will not let anyone who dares to hurt him let alone take him out of my hands. We'll be holding a wedding soon." the man looked lovingly at Melody beside him. He clenched his hand as soon as Melody's hand cooled.
"Is it true that you approached Melody just for popularity and to be known by the public?"
Zafri. "I don't intend to be famous and known." replied Zafri successfully made the media crew silenced.
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