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#48

#48

Alma got a work permit for 3 days, during which time both of Alma's parents forbade him to leave the house. And the decision about their marriage is still the same, which is void.

When Alma nelphon arrived yesterday, Rayhan apologized because he could not refuse his parents' request. For him the blessing of the main parents, Alma could not understand after all his own family was also very disappointed and forbade him to continue with Rayhan.

These two days Alma had lost the will to live. He got a chat from Pak Pram that tonight he will visit home to visit Alma.

"Alma, your head is very attentive until you go home" said Kak Lina, Alma's sister-in-law while snacking for guests who want to come.

"He was a good person, and some of this time we were more determined" replied Alma. Of course it was because of her and Kenzo's problems.

Alma tonight uses a brown-colored floral motif with a hijab that adjusts its color. She looks graceful, although her face is pale with eyes still puffy. Although already wearing natural makeup, of course, it can not cover the mess of Alma's face.

Not long after their guests came, the Alma family welcomed Mr. Pram who was not alone, he brought a group. And one of those people is Kenzo. But he was more often downcast, his face flat not as cheerful as usual.

They were all chatting casually, and it turned out that Kenzo's parents were there too, Alma obviously didn't know because she had never met.

Once in a while Alma steals a glance at Kenzo sitting on his side, the guy still acts indifferent to Alma. Unlike the others, especially Mama Kenzo who tried to get closer to Alma. Moreover, they sat side by side.

"Sorry before, Actually our intention here in addition to visiting Alma also has other intentions" said Mr Pram when their conversation had begun long.

"That's it, we'd like to propose to Alma for our son Kenzo!"

Degs...

Everyone looks mute, they are confused by Pak Pram, especially Alma. All this time Mr. Pram never discussed this problem again, last only that night.

"How do you think, sir?" ask Papa Alma politely.

"Yes sir, we're all here to know about Alma and Dr. Rayhan who, um, sorry to be married. And we want our son Kenzo, to take Rayhan's place to marry Alma"

Alma was speechless, she looked down, her tears were dripping.It felt like a mounting embarrassment. She is not married and there is someone else who will replace Rayhan to marry her. Even though he knows Kenzo, it doesn't feel right. She's like a girl who needs to be pitied, and Alma doesn't like that.

"Sorry before, of course our family is honored by your father's request, but if I may want to hear the reason why Kenzo wants to marry Alma?" ask Papa Alma curious.

"I'm sorry, you know why Dr. Rayhan and Alma Batak got married, so we think Kenzo should take responsibility for that"

Papa Alma nodded "I certainly can not answer Sir, all the decisions I gave to Alma. Because in the future he will live. But before Alma answers I want to ask Kenzo, does he really want to marry Alma? and promise not to hurt Alma?"

Kenzo exhaled slowly, he looked at Papa Alma "Yes Om, I am willing to marry Alma, I cannot promise anything, but I will try to make Alma and everyone happy" kenzo said with a faint smile.

Alma clearly saw the doubt in Kenzo's eyes, he wasn't the Kenzo he'd known all along. Now all eyes are on Alma, for he must answer this proposal.

"Sorry everyone, I can't marry Kenzo, because I know there's a compulsion here, and I don't want to be pitied myself. I am very grateful for the intentions of Mr. Pram and his family, but I apologize, I can not" Alma said with tears.

Everyone feels sorry for Alma, of course, the cancellation of marriage for a woman is very heavy. Alma's mother and sister-in-law were crying. Kenzo just stared at Alma flatly.

Mama Kenzo approached and hugged Alma, after Alma calmed down she let go of her embrace, removed Alma's tears. "May I have a chat with you?"

Alma and Mama Kenzo chat in Alma's room. Alma was still down and bothered.

"Aunty Maafin Alma, Alma just does not want to be sorry for Alma even ruined Kenzo's life" said Alma while nduk.

"Sayank, auntie knows you've known Kenzo a long time. You guys have dated too. Do you not think that this is the road that has been arranged to unite you? don't you think this is a soul mate?" mama Kenzo said, holding Alma's hand.

"But we've been dropping out aunty for a long time, and all this time we've never had any communication, of course our feelings have changed"

"Tante knows Kenzo very well, he's very hard to fall in love with and you're his last girlfriend, all this time he's never been close to a girl. Auntie believes that Kenzo still has your same taste"

Mama Kenzo smiled, "yes, we made Kenzo for your marriage. And there is absolutely no intention of us marrying you out of pity. This is purely a form of responsibility. After all, you caused all this. What's wrong with us leading you to better things?"

So on, Alma continued to reveal his reasons for rejecting Kenzo, but Mama Kenzo also did not want to lose. He convinces Alma to accept Kenzo's proposal. Alma was finally unable to stop.

The two of them returned to the living room, Mama Kenzo smiled happily, while Alma could only duck. Mama Kenzo tells Alma that she is willing to marry Kenzo. Alma did not know the decision was right or wrong, all she had in mind was this was one way to save her family from the shame and social sanctions of the community.

Everyone gathered there looked relieved, although this was impromptu and they put aside the opinions and personal feelings of the bride-to-be. For those who matter now this marriage must take place.

Mama Kenzo embeds rings and necklaces as a symbol that they are engaged. Good thing Alma had taken off the ring that Rayhan had given them when they were engaged first. Alma's mother also changed the masang ring in Kenzo's hand, it turns out that the Kenzo family has taken it all.

After hearing Alma's answer and pairing the rings the two families immediately berembuk about the wedding. And finally they decided the agreement and the reception was held according to the initial plan when Alma and Rayhan wanted to marry. Everything that has been prepared continues only to change the groom-to-be.

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It's Alma's last day to get sick, he's picking up bed in the room, like he can't sleep. She thinks about the future of her marriage because she knows Kenzo didn't expect it. Not that she accepted this marriage sincerely, Alma herself was forced to, but she realized that this might indeed be the best solution.

Sometimes Alma still weeps for her fate. Sometimes he is angry, why should he experience events like this. There are a lot of other women out there, why should she?.

drrr...

"Assalamualaikum" said Alma.

"Waalaikumsalam Alma, this is mama"

"mama?"

"yes, your mother-in-law?"

"Kenzo's mom?" alma asked directly. I heard laughter from there.

"yes, who else do you think mama is?" seductive Mama Risa, Alma smiles maksa.

"Sorry Ma,"

"no papa sayank, Mama just wanted to say, Kenzo wants to go to your house. You guys today make time for shopping. Mama wants you to choose for yourself, so let Kenzo be with you"

"Should it be now, Ma?" the problem is now that he is no longer allowed to work because of illness, if anyone knows he is wandering around it can be a problem.

"Yes, it's time to get ready"

"yes Ma"

"Yaudah, Assalamualaikum "

"Girishal"

Alma took a shower, because she didn't take a bath. He was just getting ready for a quick glance, because he thought there was no need to dance and special for Kenzo, besides he was also not in the mood.

Alma is waiting for Kenzo in the living room. He's playing his phone. He's not calling Bisma yet.

ALMA: Bus, first pull all invitations, souvenirs, and all kinds of attributes that have the name Rayhan! replace it with the name KENZO SYAHPUTRA.

Alma gave a rough sigh, she drowned her face in the sofa cushion. Oh, pardon me, he wants to scream. How could he marry Kenzo? his ex? her best friend?

"Aarrgghh....!?!" yelled Alma held back.

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