
Felix is still considering Darsh's remarks. She thinks about her daughter's future if she has to marry Frey. Jillian is only twenty years old, while Frey, you know for yourself that she is still Darsh's age.
"Thank you, Darsh. It looks like Om has to gather all the families before deciding on this matter. I'm saying goodbye to the room, yeah."
"Please, Om." Darsh leads him to his doorstep.
Felix went to see his wife. He thought there was still his brother-in-law there.
"Sister Oliv's back, huh?" ask Felix.
"Yes, Dad. It's been since. How you talked to Darsh. Is the man in question brother-in-law suitable for Jillian?"
Felix sat on the bed. He nodded in response to his wife's question.
"Why not fit? Then, do we have to find another candidate?" Kayana approached her husband and sat right next to him.
"Jillian liked Darsh's assistant first. I'm worried, Mom. The man is the same age as Darsh. I can't just give up my daughter's happiness. I'll try to get their opinions, including Jillian's. Can you help me gather them in the living room? This problem must be solved quickly. A little late, I can't focus on working."
"Alright, Dad. I went straight to Dizon's room, Papa's mom, and Jillian. Oh yeah, I'll call Darsh too. Um, but what do you want to tell them?" Kayana was afraid that her husband would plunge his own daughter into early marriage.
"Mommy don't worry. I'm just gonna ask Jillian for her opinion. If he refuses, I'm sure that Sister Dizon will choose Darsh to marry first."
"Why are you so sure, Dad?" Kayana did not understand her husband's thoughts on this one problem. Like being faced with some unresolved puzzle.
"Here you go, quickly gather them. If it's too late, we can cancel tonight."
At Felix's request, Kayana rushed to gather everyone. She hopes that her daughter can finish college first. He could not bear to see his girl had to think about household problems on the sidelines of his college schedule.
Before long, everyone had already gathered in the living room. Felix's the last one coming.
"What's up, Felix?" ask Dizon.
Felix just sat down. She looked at her mother with a worried look.
"Ehm, look, brother. I just talked to Brother-in-law and Darsh. Actually, sister-in-law would rather agree that Jillian will be married more-"
"Wait, Dad! What does this mean? Why don't I know?" Jillian cut off his Daddy's words because she felt his name was mentioned.
"Prophey, Jill. Listen to Daddy first!" reprimand Kayana.
"Look, Sister-in-law agreed that Jillian would marry first. He had also suggested the right candidate for him, but after I had a conversation with Darsh, apparently the man did not enter as Jillian's choice. Hence, I purposely gathered all of you here to decide on this matter."
Jillian who became the object of conversation felt that there was something big unknown.
Why do I just know now? Since when did they talk about this?
"Ma, who are you suggesting for Jillian?" ask Dizon.
"Max, Dad. I think because he's more mature than Darsh and his friends. He's also much more established" Olivia retorted.
"No, Tan. I don't want that guy!" reject Jillian.
Felix could see Jillian's dislike for the man. I don't know what the cause is? Felix doesn't know either.
"Do you feel pressured by my last request?" ask Carlotta.
"It's not like that, Ma. We are still negotiating everything. We will definitely fulfill Mama's last wish, but please give us some time" Felix said.
"Jillian doesn't know the matter, Dad," she protested.
"You're in too many rooms, Jill," said Darsh.
"Continue on, Felix!" dizon Command.
"Ehm, so look. Jillian candidates who are quite old do not exist, while he instead chose his assistant Darsh," said Felix.
Jillian looked directly at her cousin sister. Her dad knew about this for sure because of Darsh. Who else but him knows about this?
"Sister Darsh told my Daddy everything?" accuse Jillian.
"You want how else, Jill? You think about this problem I'm not stuck in it" Darsh replied.
"So Daddy meant, I should marry Brother Frey, right?" jillian asked annoyed. His intention to get to know Frey was not for that, but to feel what it was like to be in love, cared for, and given affection by the man he admired.
"Hemm, why did you choose him, Jill? Didn't Tantemu already give the established candidate that?" sahut Grandpa's.
If the Grandpa appears, the atmosphere of the meeting is not conducive. He always ignites things with his grandchildren. Especially to Jillian, the girl must have fought straight away.
"Grandpa .. regarding my future, I can choose it myself without involving the Grandpa" Jillian explained.
"Pa, stop arguing with Jillian! Don't go any further" said Dizon. "Then, what's your decision, Felix?"
"Sorry, Brother. In this case, I have no right to decide directly. I also need Jillian's opinion. Moreover, Brother also knows himself, if Jillian also has not graduated from college," explained Felix.
His sister's words were very true. Dizon would not have sacrificed his nephew who still had not finished his studies.
"Jill, Om ask you. If we had decided that you would marry first, how would you respond?" ask Dizon.
Jillian fell silent. He was in the same confusing position as his older cousin. He could not accept this reality as he still wanted to enjoy his youth first.
Darsh himself is anxious. After Jillian expresses this rejection, she must be prepared for all the decisions of her extended family.
"Ehm, I apologized to Grandma earlier. It's not that Jillian won't follow her request, but I have to finish my studies first. I apologize to everyone. Again forgive me," replied Jillian.
Jeduar!
It's a nightmare for Darsh. Jillian is clearly free from the bondage of early marriage, while Darsh must begin to accept his family's decision.
"Dad, it looks like we can't go home tonight" Kayana said. Since then, the woman has been staring at the wall clock in the room. It is clear that this meeting will take a long time.
"It's okay, Mom. We're canceling to go home tonight. I'll tell some of Damarion's staff to postpone the meeting for a few days" Felix replied.
"Felix, since Jillian has rejected this match, you know for yourself what the answer would be. We haven't been able to decide anything for Darsh. Ma, I'm sorry. I have to negotiate with Darsh. Mama's okay, right?" ask Dizon.
Darsh is relieved that his father did not immediately corner him regarding Grandma's final request.
"It's okay, Dizon. Give Darsh a chance to determine his own candidate. I'm sure he'll never disappoint Grandma" Carlotta replied.
Hearing his Grandma's reply, Darsh feels he must fight for his future quickly. Although actually he is a bit hesitant to live it, but there is certainly a positive side that will be obtained.
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