Aara is Not Lara

Pre-Married Gladi

Sighing deeply, Rava who had just learned the reason Ara clearly felt the sadness and anxiety that Ara was experiencing. Although Rava had chosen to budge by obeying Ara's will without the clarity of reason that Ara mentioned, but still Rava felt the true meaning of a disappointment.

Now what Rava really disappointed was himself who ignited emotions. Somehow Ara's request while in his office hurt Rava's heart to trigger words full of accusations. Inadvertently Rava actually doubted Ara's feelings for him.

Conscious or not, Ara was a girl with determination and strong ambition. Choosing to postpone a dream that has both been designed certainly has a basis for reasons that are really well thought out.

“What did you say was useless, Brother?” Papa Yudith asked flatly, the intonation of her voice reflected the dislike of Ara's words. Injured, but not because they are hurt.

As a parent, Papa Yudith was bothered by the complaints of his daughter who felt she was a useless child. Similarly, Mama Lauritz who also looked sad Ara who looked down with tears wetting all her eyelashes.

“If Big Brother thinks useless and in debt because all this time Papa and Mama took care of, Big Brother is wrong. Brother has always been Papa's proud son. My sister never owed me Papa and Mama. It is precisely we who owe the same Brother.” Said Papa Yudith while occasionally sighing choked. It is undeniable that there is a crush on the chest when saying that sentence.

“Without Brother, not necessarily Mama and Papa's life can be more colorful. The presence of Brother is the desire of Papa and Mama, so it is wrong if you say it is useless, what else is owed and can not pay what we have loved as parents. Brother is a blessing that if we don't account for, then Mama and Papa will regret.” Papa Yudith said with teary eyes.

Approaching Ara with shaky shoulders, Mama Lauritz hugged her son tightly. Honestly, from earlier, Rava had wanted to embrace Ara into his arms, but Rava realized that he might be boasted by Papa Yudith if he dared to touch Ara blatantly.

“Sister can go to college, study diligently, obey parents, love the sisters, that already makes Mama and Papa proud. That brother was a filial son to Papa. So if the next Big Brother's happiness is Rava, we as parents must support and pray that you remain happy with Rava.” The expression that softened from Mama Lauritz's lips made Ara even more sobbing. The same was the case with Rava and the two old men Ara who could not hold back her tears from falling.

Being an orphan clearly makes Rava often miss the affection of his parents who have long since passed away. Grateful Rava seemed to get a similar affection thanks to Papa Yudith and Mama Lauritz.

Raising his face looking at both Ara's parents who already thought of him and Dion as children, Rava understood more and more, such is the love of parents towards their children, and so is a Papa who does not always show his emotions pour out affection.

Instantly a cry broke out unstoppably enveloping the living room of the humble house of Papa Yudith's family. Not to miss Jona with a flatulence nose, eyes blink irregularly holding water that suddenly seeps on the face that looks up, while Rian just looks ordinary. The two boys had no intention of eavesdropping, but ended up peering through the entire adult conversation in the living room.

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“Congratulations to this great Mama's son. Keep up the spirit and do not want to frown.” Mama Lauritz said as she continued to harbour kisses of affection all over Ara's face. While the one who was frowned upon accepted resignedly, of course Ara was happy, but also hoped that the lipstick that Mama Lauritz used did not leave a red stamp all over her face.

“We don't go out to eat?” Rian asked as he gazed towards the black colored car that had just been repainted a few days ago. Not a luxury car, just a used car that Papa Yudith has modified to look like new.

“Before Mbul, Mamas still peed it.” Said Ara while mengoel Rian's cheeks that were no longer puffed up.

“Let's Rian come with Mas or Papa?” Rava asked Rian who immediately turned his face, looking fixedly at Rava with friendly eyes.

“Papa.” Rian replied briefly.

“Well, Papa is done. Come, directly wait near the car aja.” Mama Lauritz said, walking first to the car in the parking lot of a building where Ara and her friends had just graduated.

“Sayang.” Call Rava softly on Ara, gently pull Ara's wrist to make the owner turn to face Rava.

Turning her head to Jona who was already sitting sweetly in the back passenger seat of Papa Yudith's car, Ara slightly said in a raised voice. “Come, Mamas!” Take Ara to Jona who is answered with a slit.

“No, I want to be the same Round with Mama.” Reply to Jona while shaking her hand as if driving away Ara.

“Yuk, Darling.. To Mas's car, the parking was a bit far away. Walk a minute yes.” Embracing Ara's shoulders warmly, Rava is thrilled to be spending time with Ara and the rest of the family who warmly welcome her presence.

“Be careful, Dear.” Rava said after opening the car door for Ara. The palm of Rava's left hand protected Ara's head from being hit while his right hand kept Ara's shoulder until the idol sat comfortably in his chair.

Enjoying driving time with small talk about various events during the graduation celebration was done, unknowingly Rava's car was pulled over in front of a simple restaurant. Papa Yudith and Mama Lauritz entered first, followed by Jona and Rian.

“So how are your preparations?” Mama Lauritz asked as she stared at Rava and Ara alternately. They are currently waiting for the ordered food to be served.

“A week we have to gladi first, Ma. Almost Rava forgot to tell Mama Papa.” Rava answered Mama Lauritz's question.

“Wear gladi too, Rav?” Papa Yudith said suddenly, asking with a surprised expression.

“Iya, Pa. From the beginning we determine the concept, the WO has informed all the networks that we have to pass before H day, including pre-marital gladi." Rava said to Papa Yudith with a smile, impatiently waiting for the wedding day with Ara.

Glancing down at the table, Ara shook her head faintly at Rava's sturdy fingers that were already linked to his fingers. Brushing aside Rava's hand, Ara did not want Jona who was sitting on the left side of herself to see a sight that was sure to cause endless ridicule at home.

“Now want to marry there is gladi also yes, Ma.” Chirp Papa Yudith while sliding glasses filled with squeezed orange ice and iced tea that had just been delivered by the waiter of the restaurant.

“Not now, there used to be. Papa is the same Mama who never looked like that. An impromptu marriage, the important thing is to have a valid document aja.” Turning his eyeballs lazily, the words spoken by Mama Lauritz sounded sewot.

For a moment Mama Lauritz remembered the memory of marrying Papa Yudith to give a clear family status to Ega, but without knowing the shame when Ega was able to run was just taken away. Even instead of thanking her, Aunt Laura instead left threats to Papa Yudith and Mama Lauritz in the form of lawsuits for separating Mother and her biological children.

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Why does it feel like Hana is not willing to take Ara married?🤧