EMBRACE YOU: Presence & Poison

Episode 274's

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“Kakek.” Sap me slowly, afraid that I would call her wrong. But grandfather did not protest and immediately stepped up to me.

“We heard from Evano, you're coming. So we are waiting for you.”

“Waiting for what?” Askaqua.

“We will attend the wedding anniversary party of an old friend. Guests invited must be as old as us, but usually a party like this they always bring children or grandchildren. Since Evano, Kenzo and Kenzie are busy, we can't expect them.” Obviously grandfather as short as possible.

“But, I've never been present at a wedding anniversary event like that, I'm afraid—“

“What are you afraid of?” Grandma's sela with both hands folded over the stomach.

“Only, I think, later will be awkward and—“

“What is this like the courage of the grandchildren of the Danendra family?” Grandma looked at me seriously.

I quietly swallowed the hard-earned saliva, was looked at seriously by the grandmother, and heard the grandmother say the granddaughter of the Danendra family made my heart beat fast.

Grandfather stepped closer to me and patted me gently on the shoulder while saying “not to be afraid, remember, you are part of the Danendra family. As my first grandchild, you don't have to hesitate anymore, accept it or not, the fact that we are your family can't be denied. I hope our family can open a new chapter. Tell me, what makes you still awkward like this? Are you mad at us for leaving you to Rose?”

I shook my head quickly, really don't blame them about it, “no, I just think about me and you guys.“

Grandfather frowned confusedly, but he did not comment and waited for me to speak, “I just thought that it seemed like I was inappropriate, realizing that I was part of this familyI mean, I mean, you are great people, you are very close to each other, you respect and love each other, which I did not get from my mother and Daniel. Fearfully, because of this difference, I am no match for you guys.”

Grandfather sighed softly and grandma suddenly turned to sit on the sofa but did not look at me. Then grandfather pulled me to sit next to Grandma, in front of him.

“Grandpa forgot that the first grandchild of the Danendra family is an adult.” Grandpa smiled as he looked at me.

“Hearing all the stories from Evano, the twins or Wildan about you these past few months, grandfather actually felt you were very similar to your father. Yes ‘kan?” Grandfather glanced at the granny sitting beside my left.

A moment Grandma looked up at this old man before us, then glanced at me and finally gave a small nod.

“Maybe others are not aware of your resemblance, but we who are your father's closest people feel that you are very similar. Especially when you work, very similar to Evano.”

“Grandfather knows where?”

Grandpa chuckles softly, “of course Yudha, Wildan's niece, and from certain people that grandfather once sent to find out about you.”

“Aaahhh, is that it? So grandpa sent people to follow me.”

“Don't get me wrong son, grandpa just sent people to pay attention to you how at work, grandpa guarantee not to cross the line.”

“ Anyway, the point is..” Grandfather continued before I commented, “we are indeed different, but we are equally stupid to fight because of differences. A pair of twins must have experienced a difference, yes ‘kan?” I nodded without letting go of my gaze at grandfather.

“Differences make us think that we need several different points of view to find a better solution. If God does not make a difference, then we will never learn anything.” I smiled slightly and nodded once more, agreeing with grandfather's thought.

“We will be very happy if you can consider this house as your home, where you can go home.” He said with soft eyes looking at me.

My chest cavity feels tickling and warm. The same feeling of comfort and safety when I was with Bayu.

“But not forced, everything needs an adjustment process.” The grandmother said, although the grandmother's voice sounded indifferent, but I knew there was a silent tinge of attention there.

“Your grandmother does seem very arrogant and very outspoken, but actually she is very considerate and kind.” Grandpa whispered to me but of course grandma heard it. He glared threateningly at grandfather but did not comment on his words.

“Iya yes. You did not like it when others discussed your good side.” Grandpa said that again made me glance at Grandma Nella.

“Stop this chat! So how? You want to come?” This time Grandma looked at me and asked.

Without thinking twice I smiled at grandma and nodded small. Instantly Grandma's cold expression turned slightly brighter, then her implied voice of excitement called out to uncle Felix.

“Yes mistress? All is ready.” Uncle Felix opened the door of this room wider when he entered.

I just realized that in this room there were only the three of us from earlier, Lucy and Dika were invisible.

“Follow Felix to the next room to choose the dress you will wear.” Grandmother's orders.

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“Remember what we said earlier.”

“’If can not respond to chat, it is better to go’ immediately I remember nek.” I answered my grandmother when we and my grandfather got off the car that was delivering to a party at a luxury hotel.

Tonight, despite the cold wind that hit our bodies, but when I followed my grandfather and grandmother into the front hall of the hotel, the atmosphere was so bright and warm.

Some of the guests who came and were chatting in the front hall were old people with their children or grandchildren, as the grandfather said.

Several times the grandfather and grandmother were greeted by those people, but so far they did not mean to chat for long, just exchanging greetings. Then I led me to the big door that was guarded by two men and one other man behind the table.

As soon as we got closer, grandfather handed the invitation to the man, checked for a bit and allowed us to enter.

Once again I felt very impressed by how bright this hall was, plus an elegant and simple decoration with a black and white theme. But, the lighting on the small stage far ahead was even brighter, highlighting the elderly couple smiling and chatting with the guests who came to them.

“Come, we better greet them directly.” Take Grandpa on grandma and me.

I let my grandfather and grandmother walk in front of me, they embrace each other affectionately, it makes me smile broadly. Very rarely do I see married couples who already have grandchildren still look friendly. Moreover, they are still very healthy.

“You're coming?! Alvaro's! Nella!” The old man surprised the people around us.

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