BECAUSE THEY ARE NOT BEAUTIFUL

41. Explanation of Ken

Surely my guess. Ken is like a creepy statue, standing in front of an office loby with his face bent. Seeing him really made my heart shudder in horror. But Gita, Aya, Dini and Risa laughed at him, of course without Ken's knowledge, however he was our boss and we had to keep the attitude in front of him if we did not want to get into trouble.

"Let's go!" my cetus.

"Ray, in my experience, how big of a mistake you are, but the person who loves you will surely be able to accept it. So, go ahead and face Ken, I mean Mr. Ken!" said Aya.

"Remember Ra, don't mention our names if Ken is angry." Pinta kak Gita's.

"You are too. He wants to be safe." I said, accompanied by the laughter of the four of them.

As soon as Gita's car stopped in the parking lot, the four of them immediately ran away, into the lobby, leaving me alone with a racing heart. This time not only because of feelings that came without permission, but also because of fear.

"Sir!" call, with some hesitation.

"What time is it? You how the hell is Ra? Intentionally, want to make me wait a long time? Moreover, the lunch hour is over and my phone call you just ignore!"

"Sorry Ken, I mean Mr. Ken. Hpku's left in the desk drawer."

"That's it, you really pissed me off!" it happened, leaving me alone.

During the working hours, my mind was completely muddled, imagining Ken's attitude earlier. Since then he has completely ignored me. Even though we had a chance to cross paths in the lobby near his room, when I was about to go to the meeting room.

Is he really angry? But I've already apologized. I also sent him a few messages, but they were not responded to. Maybe Ken wants revenge.

***

I almost surged in disbelief to see someone who was already standing in front of the house. He seemed to be talking to mom. If you want to go home, why not say it? Ken said nothing even though we were so close.

"Ra, why don't you tell me Ken wants to come home?" mama asked, inviting Ken in. "Mom should be ready first."

"Rara doesn't know, ma. He also didn't say." I immediately cheered in, not caring about Ken who was also indifferent to me.

From the living room there was still the sound of Mama and Ken conversing, they sounded so familiar. I myself am not too interested to join because I am still afraid to see Ken's expression. I'm sure he's still upset with me. Yesterday afternoon was my mistake, but I'm sorry, he ignored the messages I sent.

"Rome!" call mama.

I hurried forward, worried that my mother needed something. But it turns out that mom called because Ken wanted to say something. From the look of his face that aggravates seriousness, blinds me to be stubborn.

"What?" my many.

"So like this Auntie, I've talked honestly to Rara about how I felt about her. Now it's time for me to convey to Auntie, as well as a request for permission that I like Auntie's child and hope to be able to interfere with Rara" said Ken.

Notwithstanding. Don't say it now. I'm not ready yet. My face paled immediately, then became agitated. Especially hearing the answer of the mother who approved Ken.

"If Aunt herself does not matter if Ken wants to propose to Rara, but the final decision is with Rara. Aunt leave everything to him. How's Ra?" ask mama.

"Rara can't, ma." I replied, quietly, but it was quite audible by mama and Ken.

"Yes Ra, why?" My mother urged me.

"Is it because of the young man you photographed?" Ken started demanding answers.

"not Ken. Not because of him or anyone else. But because I'm not ready." I replied, bowing my face. "Ken, you already know, right. I have failed in a few months to get married. You also witnessed how annoying Arif's attitude was to me. He's the one who cancels but he's also the one who makes problems over and over again.

I'm not ready for the same thing to happen again. Moreover, you are my boss and I myself do not know what your true character is, Ken. I'm really scared." I said.

"Ra, I'm not like Arif."

"But I don't know you yet, Ken. What if it turns out we are not suitable, or your family refuses? We are like heaven and earth. Not to mention you're too mysterious."

"I told you about Ra, about my mom and dad. They never dispute whoever my soul mate will be. If you don't believe me, I can take them right to your house to get to know each other. How's it?"

"There's still something holding my heart, Ken."

"What Ra?"

"Monica. That kid, what's your kid?"

"Astagfirullah. What are you talking about, Ra?"

"Ken, I need clarity because Arif said that Monika was pregnant out of wedlock and the man who was in the last relationship before marrying her was you. Honestly it all bothered my mind."

"Well, I'll explain without opening anyone's disgrace. Six months ago, Monika and I were in a relationship. More precisely it is he who offers himself. I initially rejected her, but she quibbled, wanting to find a future husband who could guide her. Monika even asked my mother for help to match us.

Mother was indeed fooled by Monika who changed drastically. Maybe you also know how he then changed his appearance with his clothes covered and wide hijab. But who would have thought, he approached me just because of the treasure alone, Ra. Because Monika knows that I am the future successor to my father's business empire.

Monika's attitude managed to bewitch our family. That's why I finally gave him a chance. I accepted Monika as my future wife. We are going through the Taaruf period. During this process I kept asking God for guidance because I myself realized that I was still weak in faith, I also hoped that the holy wives would remind each other in kindness.

Three months ago, just a month before our wedding plans. When my family and I just returned from performing the Hajj, I discovered that Monika was still the same as before. He still often went to discotheques, removing his hijab, as well as promiscuity.

She called him home to give advice. We still give Monika the chance to really change because we realize that sometimes people need time. Maybe even Monika is so, even we plan to speed up the wedding process so that someone guides her.

But it was at dinner that everything was revealed. She was pregnant young. I don't know with whom. Monika does not want to confess. Caught because he was vomiting because nausea smelled the aroma of cooking served by the mother.

Of course we cannot accept because Monika has gone too far. Eventually the relationship ended. Monika's parents had asked for an explanation, but we could not open the disgrace of her son because it was Monika's request to solve the problem on her own.

After that I never got in touch with him again. Just know that he is married to Arif" Ken said, explaining at length.

"That means the baby's father wasn't you, right?"

"Yes not. I can prove it, really."

Hearing Ken's explanation, I calmed down. Then Arif's accusation is not true that Ken is the father of Monika's son.