A Wife's Heart

CHAPTER 16

Lira wakes up with her body condition that already feels fresh. This time it's Lira's break time, it's quite quality than before. The lira saw that her wall clock had shown at 15.00 wib, and then she moved from the bed to the kitchen to get water. His throat feels very dry. After that Lira returned to her room. Lira checked her phone, who knows there is new news about her mother's condition now.

Lira's eyes are perfectly rounded when she sees 3 missed calls from Martin. Feeling bad for not answering the call, Lira called Martin back. Unfortunately, the Lira pulse is not enough to make a call. Turns out the Lira forgot to charge the pulse on her phone. Eventually Lira could only send a message to Martin, with an apology for not picking up her phone due to falling asleep.

Whether it was just a coincidence or indeed Martin was waiting for a reply from Lira, because it had only been a few minutes the Lira message was sent, Hp Lira immediately vibrated. Martin called Lira. Without waiting for long, Lira answered him immediately.

"Hello, Assalamu'alaykum?" Sapa Lira is polite.

"......"

"When are you, Om?"

"......."

"good. God willing the Lira will come."

"......."

"Together, Om. Wa'alaykumussalam."

After hanging up the phone, the Lira's heart immediately beat. Next week the Lira will have to meet Martin's family at a fancy restaurant not far from her budget.

The lira could no longer retreat from this situation. That's all Lira can do now.

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After calling Lira, Martin immediately told Irma the good news, and was greeted by his wife.

Unlike Reza who immediately put on a cynical look. Martin realized the change in Reza's face immediately asked.

"Why are you being so cynical, Za?" Ask Martin.

"What the hell is this, Pa? Reza's face is like a gini" Reza put on an innocent face, as if he did not understand the purpose of his father's question.

"Don't be smart don't know what Papa means, Za!" Martin's anger with Reza's behavior.

"Reza doesn't really understand."

"Well if you want to try to break the promise with Papa" threatened Martin.

"Yes, Pa yes. Reza will not break his promise" replied Reza.

"Papa keep your promise. Papa has arranged a meeting with the girl next Sunday at the xxx restaurant near his boarding house. So you have to clear the schedule at that time. We go together there at lunchtime" Martin explained with a serious face.

Martin deliberately chose to meet at lunch, because at night Lira had to work.

"Hufft....Yes Pa, Reza tried to make empty schedules at the Hospital" replied Reza resigned.

While Irma can only be silent without daring to interrupt the conversation between the father and son.

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The meeting time arrived. Today the Lira chose to wear a robe, sling bag, and sandals Bela gave. The game looks fit and elegant in the tiny body of the Lira. Plus a pasmina hijab with matching colors covered her chest, making the Lira look more graceful.

Lira sprinkles baby powder on her pretty face and lip balm on her tiny lips. The appearance of the Lira looks very perfect even with just a simple polish.

Once again, Lira saw her reflection in the mirror. After being sure that her appearance had been perfect, Lira immediately exited the room.

Then the luxury car drove out of the slums where the Lira lived.

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Martin's family arrived first. They immediately entered the private room that had been bocked before.

20 Minutes later, Lira arrived in front of the restaurant. With doubt Lira stepped inside. But before that Lira said goodbye and thanked the driver who had been willing to pick her up.

The lira went inside the restaurant and was immediately greeted by the waiter who had been assigned to wait for her in front of the entrance of the restaurant.

Lira smiled kindly at the female servant who was her age when seen older than her. The waiter returned a smile Lira was no less friendly. Then the waiter drove Lira to the private room where Martin's family was.

Lira was stunned to see the luxurious interior that was in the restaurant. Even the restaurant was no less luxurious than the restaurant Lira had visited at that time with Martin.

The lira goes into a private room with the heart beating faster than usual.

When he saw the door open, Marin and Irma immediately set their eyes towards Lira who had put on her sweet face. Irma was astonished to see the beautiful girl with a simple appearance wrapped in the robe and hijab.

Lira looked at Martin and Irma, then smiled kindly. The Lira's gaze turned towards the man wearing a plain light blue shirt, who was sitting on his back to the door. The lira's heart is racing again. Lira squeezed her hands which were already in cold sweat.

To relieve her awkwardness, Lira greets Martin and Irma then bows her to kiss the back of their hands.

Irma felt touched by Lira's polite demeanor. In this day and age, it is very difficult to find a simple and polite girl like this, Irma thought.

Martin tells Lira to sit in a chair near Reza. Lira glanced at Reza who had only been silent since then without even looking at her or greeting her in the slightest.

"Ehem." Martin cleared his throat to melt the atmosphere. "We better eat first, then we can start a conversation" alnjut Martin gave a suggestion and replied nods by Irma and Lira.

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Lunch this time really felt very different.The awkward atmosphere so felt domineering . There was not even a conversation between them. All that was heard was the clang of spoons and plates clashing together.

Long enough the Lira dissolved in awkwardness to be among that wealthy family.

In between meals, Reza occasionally glanced at Lira with a cynical look, while Lira was unaware of that. Lira tries to be calm by enjoying the luxurious meal in front of her.

After the awkward lunch was over, Martin started his conversation calmly.

"Do you know what the meeting means today?" Martin asked Reza and Lira.

Reza simply answered Martin's question with deheman while continuing to put on a flat face. While Lira nodded slowly while putting on her sweet smile.

"Papa deliberately invited you here to discuss your marriage which will be held next month.

Lira was surprised.

"Why is it so fast? I haven't even told my mother. Inner Lira fretted.

Martin who was aware of the change in Lira's face, then smiled. Martin understood the Lira's reaction at this time.

As usual, Reza just put on a flat face. Reza preferred to be quiet without refuting her father's remarks. Because he has no right to it.

Seriate.