Forced to Marry an Uncle's Child

Episode 21 ~ Accused of Stealing

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"Zein.. Where are you going?"

Without answering Rizal's question, Zein who was sitting with his friend at a Cafe, now he moved from his seat and wanted to go home with a very sour face. Rizal had no choice but to follow his best friend until they got home.

Since seeing the news in the newspaper, Zein had indeed been unable to control her emotions. In fact, he invited Rizal to the Cafe just to make his best friend as an outlet for his anger against Aliyya. But Rizal still tried to convince Zein and sided with Umar and Aliyya. It seemed that it was because of this that Zein got even more upset and chose to go home.

"Zein.. Listen to me first!" rizal said that prevented Zein's steps and stood in front of her best friend.

"If you want me to listen to all of your words that frankly stand up for my father and the girl, you better go home, Zal. I am tired and want to rest." replied Zein who tried to run away from Rizal.

"But Zein..."

Regardless of his best friend, Zein continued his steps and was about to climb the stairs and Rizal was still determined to follow Zein.

"Zeein, Rizal..."

At once Zein and Rizal who were chasing stopped. Then look towards the source of the voice that is not foreign to both. Zein approached the figure and Rizal still followed him from behind.

"What else is Zein? Tell Mama."

It turned out that the one who called the two handsome youths was Sonia. The beautiful and elegant middle-aged woman with her appearance was talking over the phone with someone in her room. Then accidentally, he sees Zein and Rizal enter the house.

Zein and Rizal enter Sonia's room. Zein sits on the edge of the mother's bed, while Rizal just stands next to his troubled and frustrated best friend.

"What else, Ma. Besides the girl's problem. I'm really fed up and can't stand all this anymore. Besides feeling powerful in the room, he always makes me difficult. The newspaper today published the announcement of the stupid wedding reception and I felt like I had no face left in front of everyone. I'm really sick and ashamed, Ma. The girl seemed to have power everywhere, not just in this house, but in all corners of the city. Indeed who he is and what rights he has here." said Zein who at length because annoyed at Aliyya.

"Your father gave all those rights to her, Zein" replied Sonia, patting her on the shoulder.

Zein got up from his seat and snorted in annoyance. Surely what Sonia said, if Umar had given freedom to Aliyya at home, even in his room. Not only that, now all over the city already know that the handsome Zein Abdulla is married.

"You know you're upset, son. Mama called our family's attorney. Mama told me everything, if you met that girl a few days ago and you married beyond your wishes. Then Mama asked Mr. lawyer something, can you get a divorce?"said Sonia who looked at the son.

Zein was silent and seemed to think hard, while Rizal who listened to it looked shocked and astonished by Sonia's words.

"The lawyer said, if two human beings are married without love and for the coercion of others, then the two people have the right to divorce." said Sonia while walking back to Zein.

Zein remained unmoved and continued to listen to the mother's words. While Rizal is increasingly worried that Zein will be eaten by his mother's speech and cancel today's event prematurely. But Rizal can what. He was only a friend to Zein and Farhan's brother-in-law who did not have full power to refute Sonia.

"Of course all marriage cases are not the same, Zein. Like your case. You married Aliyya at your father's request and your father arranged everything for his beloved son. You are a good boy, my dear. Willa sacrificed anything for your papa."

Zein only snorted annoyedly at Sonia's words. While Sonia was still trying to convince Zein, rather than convince, she was provoking her son in a subtle way so as not to appear too much, that she was the one who desperately wanted her son's divorce from Aliyya.

"Anyway, get ready for the reception this afternoon. Your father has also prepared special clothes for you. Prepare so that we are not late, Zein." said Sonia as she grabbed the shoulder of the son who was still silent.

"I'm not going to attend that stupid show, Ma. And prepare for what? For the reception of a relationship that begins with falsehood!!!" the careless Zein.

"This is just the beginning, honey. Your father has even prepared a honeymoon package for you and the girl." said Sonia who pretended to be lethargic and uninspired.

"What's? There will never be a Honeymoon!!! I won't!" zein who was surprised and getting angry then left.

Rizal who is still loyal to accompany Zein also went and followed his best friend. While Sonia looked very satisfied after saying everything to Zein.

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"Aliyya.. Have you tried all those clothes?"

Aliyya is surprised while being engrossed in trying out some dresses for the reception later in the afternoon, Namira meets her again.

"Already, Brother. And all these clothes fit perfectly in my body." replied Aliyya who had finished trying everything out.

"Alright, then let's go to the salon now. Because on your special day, you have to look beautiful and different in front of all the invitations later." said Namira who immediately pulled Aliyya's hand.

"But Brother, we don't have to go to the salon. I can decorate myself without having to go to the salon." replied Aliyya who tried to reject Namira's invitation.

"What do you think of Aliyya? To the salon it not only beautify themselves but also care. Anyway you should come with me and we go to the salon right now" said Namira who pulled Aliyya's hand again.

Aliyya also resigned with Namira's invitation. Then they walk down the stairs and cross paths with Sonia who just came out of the room. But there was something wrong with the middle-aged woman. Sonia looked coughed so that her path was too shabby. Seeing that, Namira and Aliyya also approached her mother-in-law.

"Mama.." call Namira who's approaching.

"Mama why? Mama's okay, isn't she?" timpal Aliyya is worried about Sonia.

"It's okay, it's just eligibility. You guys don't worry. Oh right Namira, you're going to the salon with Aliyya, right?" sonia replied, coughing and then looked at Namira.

"Yes Ma..."

"Mama tipped Aliyya yes. Please take her to the salon and come back in time because Aliyya is your responsibility today" said Sonia who occasionally turned to Aliyya.

"Of course, Ma. I will arrive home in time." replied Namira who smiled at the two.

"All right then. Oh yes one more thing, do not forget to buy the drug elergi Mama in the supermarket. The drugstore is on the first floor. Please buy it. Otherwise Mama will have trouble attending the event later, if it continues to cough like this." said Sonia who coughed again.

"Ma Sure..."

Sonia just nodded and smiled. Meanwhile, Namira and Aliyya rushed away because they had to remember the time that was getting late. Then the two son-in-law Sonia immediately boarded a private car and drove at lightning speed.

Not long after, Namira and Aliyya arrived at the largest supermarket in Jakarta. Inside there is very complete, ranging from household appliances to beauty salons are there. Aliyya who walked with Namira also seemed amazed by the supermarket, unaware that they finally arrived at a beauty salon.

Namira and Aliyya enter the salon. Then split because Aliyya wants to directly decorate, while Namira chooses to pamper herself first.

"Miss Namira... What do you think? Does your sister look so pretty?" ask one of the salon waiters who has finished dressing Aliyya.

"Perfect!!!" replied Namira while giving a thumbs up.

Aliyya smiled at Namira's response. He was relieved that Namira was being nice to him and willingly went to the salon to accompany him ornate. Namira smiled at Aliyya. Then the Jogja girl chose to sit while waiting for Namira who had not finished pampering herself.

"I'm sorry, Aliyya. Looks like my hair isn't done yet and we'll be very late. Then just like this, can you go downstairs to buy Mama's medicine? That way we will save time and will not be late" said Namira who looks back at Aliyya.

"Okay, sister, I'll go down" replied Aliyya who immediately moved and left.

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"Ma. Why is Papa making a party this big and lively?"

On the sidelines of everyone's busyness, Shafia the favorite son-in-law of Sonia just sauntered here and there without doing anything. Then he approached Sonia who seemed to be waiting for news of someone from her mobile phone.

"Just leave Shafia. The bigger the party, the more invited guests will arrive. That way, it will be even bigger the commotion later." said Sonia who walked around to pay attention.

Drrrrt!

As Sonia and Shafia were walking around, Sonia suddenly felt a tremor in her hand. With a very wide smile, Sonia immediately picked up the phone.

"Yes Namira..."

"Right now the daughter of Mama's good and beautiful daughter-in-law is heading downstairs" replied Namira there.

"Good job, honey. We just have to wait for the right time to continue the mission." said Sonia who smiled proud and happy.

"Thank you Ma.." said Namira who was happy to get praise from the mother-in-law.

The call of the two women of different generations ended. Sonia seemed to smile with satisfaction at the news from the first daughter-in-law. While Shafia who continues to follow behind Sonia also looks jealous because Namira managed to get praise from Sonia.

"Namira has done a very good job. It's your turn, Shafia. And remember!!! Mama doesn't want to make a mistake in our mission" said Sonia who glanced at Shafia.

"It's with pleasure, Ma. Mama don't worry." replied Shafia who sneered cunningly and left.

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Aliyya who went downstairs also continued to walk to find a pharmacy, where to buy Sonia's medicine. Aliyya continued walking down the supermarket according to the address given by Namira. When Aliyya was walking around every place, she suddenly felt someone was following her secretly. But when Aliyya looked back, there was no one behind.

Aliyya just sighed rudely trying to think positively then walked again. But the same thing happened again. Aliyya sensed that a stranger was walking and following her. When Aliyya turned her head, the results remained the same, there was no one. That feeling came until Aliyya managed to find the drugstore that Namira was referring to. With quick steps and no rambling, the girl also paid for the medicine she bought for the mother-in-law.

"Thank you..."

After finishing paying, Aliyya was about to catch up with Namira who was still in the salon.

Bruk!

As he was about to walk out, Aliyya accidentally hit someone and made all the items in his bag scattered. The figure that hit Aliyya was also seen taking care of Aliyya's belongings. After that, the figure of the girl who hit Aliyya immediately left without receiving a thank you request from Aliyya. While Aliyya just shook her head then moved and walked again.

But when the girl passed the metal detector in front of the entrance, it suddenly sounded very loud. Aliyya was very surprised when she heard a noise coming from the detector machine. Not only Aliyya, everyone who heard also seemed to gather near the sophisticated tool.

"Miss... May I check your bag?" ask one of the security guards there.

"But what for, sir? I'm..."

"Nothing but, Miss. I have to check the stuff in your bag!" cut off the officer while grabbing Aliyya's bag.

"But Sir..."

Regardless of Aliyya, the officer forcefully seized Aliyya's bag and dismantled all its contents. Aliyya who was looking could only be speechless as she felt that she had not taken anything from inside the drugstore. But what was in Aliyya's shadow was instantly dashed, as the security guard held something that came from inside his bag. A box of women's watches and it managed to make Aliyya very surprised.

"You've stolen this watch, miss!" an angry security officer.

"I didn't steal anything, sir. How could the watch be in my bag?" replied Aliyya who was very shocked and tried to defend herself.

"The evidence is in my hands, miss. You can't dodge anymore! Come with me to the security section so that this matter can be processed further!" the officer said.

"But I didn't steal, sir. I beg!" aliyya answered trying to defend herself.

Regardless of Aliyya, the officer again pulled the poor girl's hand. The officer continued dragging Aliyya along, as if she was truly guilty. The clear thread in his eyes also flowed without permission due to anxiety about being accused of stealing.

"Sister Namira..."

As security personnel dragged Aliyya roughly, her eyes suddenly fell on Namira who was descending the escalator while calling.

"Sister Namira... Sis... Older brother... Brother Namira."

Namira who was going down the escalator also seemed to grin with satisfaction when she heard the sound. Namira continued down the escalator without looking at Aliyya. While Aliyya is increasingly made anxious because Namira does not hear it, rather does not hear it, more precisely deliberate by Farhan's first wife.

"Come, come with me! You have to be processed!" the security guard pulled Aliyya.

"But I didn't steal anything, sir!" replied Aliyya who was trying to escape.

Security guards pulled Aliyya away until they entered a special security room. There are also several police officers who are on duty to supervise the large supermarket.

"What's this?" ask one of the police.

"This lady stole the stuff on the first floor, sir. Please proceed immediately." replied the officer.

"Is it true, Miss?" ask the cop.

Aliyya who was crying was trembling in fear. He has only been living in a big city like Jakarta for a few days. Then today, without his expectation, he must experience bad things and be accused of being a thief. His tears also grew more and more and more cold sweat also poured on his beautiful face.

"I didn't steal anything, Mr. Police."

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