Forced to Marry an Uncle's Child

Episode 4 ~ Wrong Photo

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The night changed into a bright morning. Aliyya woke up from her sleep. When Aliyya had just risen from her sleep, Sabrina suddenly came and was talking to someone via her mobile phone.

"What's? Have you sent us a photo of Zaki? All right, thank you. I'll give her a picture of Zaki." Sabrina said, walking closer to Aliyya.

After she finished calling, Sabrina immediately kissed the eldest princess with happiness.

"Picture Zaki is coming soon, son. Take a shower and get ready. The Zaki family wants your marriage to accelerate. So they, Mom and Dad agreed, that your marriage will be advanced for three more days" Sabrina said.

"If it's Mom and Dad's best decision, then Aliyya can only follow you." replied Aliyya.

"You are indeed a submissive child, dear." said Sabrina while landing a kiss of love on the princess.

Anita just smiled at the happiness of her mother.

"Mother will tell your uncle" Sabrina said as she moved from her daughter's side.

Aliyya simply nodded and a smile continued to be etched on her face. Marriage is the dream of all adults, including Aliyya. Although he must be betrothed, but the girl believes in the man of choice of both parents.

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Sabrina, who was walking down the stairs, was busy looking for the mobile number of Umar, the older brother.

"Assalamualaikum, sister." said Sabrina as she walked down the stairs.

"Wa'alaikumsalam, Sabrina. What's up?" answered Umar who sounded busy across the street.

"I want to tell Brother that Aliyya's wedding is being held for another three days, Sister" replied Sabrina who passed Galuh.

"Thank God, that's very good news. I want to give a gift to Aliyya. Can you send me your account number now?" Umar.

"No need to bother, brother. Aliyya doesn't want a gift from you. He just wants Big Brother to come here." replied Sabrina.

"I can't promise, Sabrina. I'm quite busy at the moment and I've told Aliyya that." Umar said.

As Umar was walking down the stairs in his house, a servant approached him.

"Excuse me, Mister. Mr. Zein is at the front, sir." said the waiter, giving Umar a drink.

"Zeein? All right, thank you." replied Umar.

Sabrina and Galuh, who were still on the phone with Umar, heard this.

"Zein's home, brother?" asked Sabrina who was happy to hear the news.

"Yes, Sabrina. It seems like he just arrived at this house." replied Umar who went down the stairs.

"If Big Brother can't come, Big Brother can ask Zein to come here to represent you, sister." said Sabrina who glanced at Galuh.

Umar was silent. He didn't think like that. But what Sabrina said was true. At least one representative family member came there and he could give gifts to Aliyya through Zein.

"Alright, Sabrina. I'll try to persuade Zein to go there. I'll send you a picture of my son so you can recognize that brat." Umar replied.

"Alright, Brother. Take care of yourself there. Say hello to Sonia and all. Assalamualaikum." said Sabrina who ended the conversation.

"Wa'alaikumsalam" replied Umar.

After hanging up the phone, Umar rushed down the stairs to meet his favorite son.

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"Lad..."

At once Umar was aghast when he heard the voice of a baritone who was no stranger to him. Umar stopped his steps and momentarily turned to the source of the voice. His eyes sparkled as he looked at the figure he missed so much. Then...

"Zein, my son..."

Umar and Zein hugged very tightly. The longing between the two of them was not restrained anymore.

"I miss you Pa." said the handsome man.

"Papa misses you more, son." replied Umar who still hugged his son.

Both are dissolved in the heat. After a long time without meeting, Umar and Zein shed all the yearning that filled their hearts.

"Ekhnhem..."

Hearing that familiar voice, the two let go of their embrace and turned to the side.

"Mama..."

No less sparkling when meeting the father now Zein immediately scattered his body in the arms of the mother.

"Mama misses you too, Zein" said Sonia, who hugged her son tightly.

"I also miss Mama" said Zein who let go of her mother's embrace.

"What about your lecture, Zein?" asked Sonia who glanced at Zein.

"I'm the best student there, Ma" Zein replied with great confidence.

"Of course, son. You're Papa's son. The son of Umar Abdullah, of course you are the best there." added Umar who winked at Zidan.

"Where is the evidence that you are the best?" ask Sonia who's investigating.

Umar and Zein both took something in their pockets. Simultaneously, the two took out a roll of paper. Seeing that, Sonia took the two scrolls and looked at them.

"On Zein paper, the value written A+ and on Papa paper, the value written A+++. If this is your plan, at least talk first about what you're going to do" Sonia said.

Umar and Zein just threw glances at each other without answering Sonia's words.

"You think only you can talk to Mr. Wilson, Pa?" ask Sonia who is angry.

"Yes, I know my son is the best. Then the value of A+++ is indeed worthy of him." replied Umar casually.

"Job on your son!!! Zein. Breakfast together will soon begin. You should come along. Go take a bath and get ready." said Sonia who was angry with Umar and told Zein.

"Alright, Ma." replied Zein who complied.

Sonia went to the kitchen. While Zein and Umar still stood in his position.

"Why is Papa doing this?" ask Zein.

"You know what's best, son" replied Umar, who was holding Zein's shoulder.

"No, Pa. Papa must know the truth. But Papa still behaves like this. Thank you, Pa." said Zein who hugged Umar.

"Basic fool. Take a shower and prepare." replied Umar, patting him on the shoulder.

Zein just smiled. That was what Zein and Umar were like. Although they were often dissenting and stubborn, Zein was still very close and obedient to his father. Similarly, Umar, he loved his son that one. Not to distinguish Farhan and Zein, but that's what it feels like. Farhan and Zein are very different. Both of them loved Umar and Sonia, but Farhan was more obedient to his mother than his father. While Zein, he always sided with his father although sometimes, occasionally he also obeyed Sonia.

Zein walked to his room and parted ways with Umar, who was walking towards his study.

"Zeez..."

The handsome man named Zein turned his head towards the source of the voice. While Farhan, Namira and Shafia simultaneously from the right and left sides rushed to get to him.

Without approaching Farhan first, Zein approached his two brothers-in-law.

"Hi, Brother. You two are more beautiful." said Zein while embracing both.

"Shut up, Zein. You're getting better at flirting." replied Namira as she patted Zein on the shoulder.

"Basic brat. Don't talk like that to your brother-in-law." replied Shafia who did not want to lose to take Zein's attention.

"Already, Brother. I learned the dreadlocks from your husband." said Zidan who approached Farhan.

"What are you talking about, Zein" said Farhan, whispering to his beloved sister.

"There's nothing, brother. I go to the room first. See you later." replied Zein as he passed away.

Zein went to her room to take a shower and prepared for breakfast.

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"What is Al?" asked Aliyya who was walking towards Aldha.

"In here is a photo of Zaki, Brother. Mr. POS gave me this envelope." Aldha replied while teasing his brother.

"Try here! I want to see it." said Aliyya while taking the envelope.

"Why is there such a rush, brother?" aldha asked who hid the envelope behind her body.

"Give it to me, Al. Here's the envelope." exclaimed Aliyya who forced Adita.

Aldha, who could not resist the power of his older brother, chose to run to the side yard and hide. While Aliyya trying to find the whereabouts of Aldha.

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Aldha who ran to the side yard, now he is in the front yard. As Aldha was on the front page, suddenly there was another POS handyman sending packages and envelopes to their home address.

"Package.." said the postman from outside the fence.

"Who are you, sir?" aldha asked as she walked towards the fence.

"Package from Jakarta, Neng. Please accept and sign here." replied the POS man who gave the box and also the white envelope.

Aldha received the box and the envelope. After the POS man left, now in Aldha's hands were two white envelopes and a large box.

"Mother..there is a package from Jakarta." said Aldha on the front page of the house.

Not getting an answer from Sabrina, Aldha chose to go in and bring a big box into the house. But as Aldha walked inside, he didn't realize one of the envelopes had fallen by the door.

Aldha just kept walking in. While Aliyya who had been looking for her sister, now was on the front porch.

"Where is the boy?"

Aliyya chose to go inside. But his steps came to a halt as he stepped on a white envelope he had been looking for since.

"This must be a photo of Zaki."

Slowly, Aliyya opened the white envelope. Aliyya's smile grew even more etched as she saw the figure of a very handsome man in the photo.

Aliyya saw the photo of Zein sent by Umar along with the big box. But Aliyya thought that the one in the photo was Zaki, her future husband.

"Handsome is also this guy named Zaki."

Aliyya is wrong and thinks that Zein is Zaki. After being satisfied to see it, Aliyya immediately saved the photo because she was afraid that Aldha would tease her again.

***

The day is getting noon. Umar and Farhan also returned from the office. After taking a shower and taking a break, Umar went to Zein's room.

Geck... Geck... Geck...

"Papa.. enter Pa." said Zein who saw Umar standing in front of his room.

"Can Papa talk for a minute?" asked Umar who was sitting on the edge of Zein's bed.

"What do you want to say?" ask Zein back to Umar.

"Papa wants you to go to Jogja, to your aunt's house. Three more days Aliyya is getting married and Papa can't come there because it's busy. So you replaced Papa there." replied Umar who saw Zein.

"Aliya? Who is he, Pa?" asked Zein who had forgotten about his own cousin.

"Have you forgotten about Aliyya? He's your cousin's friend and friend. You guys always fight when you play together. If Aliyya does not cry, then you will cry. So it continues until you two are satisfied." explains Umar who tells the story of his second childhood.

Zein seemed to twitch his forehead, trying to remember Aliyya, his cousin. But Zein's memory was very weak. He could not remember his cousin's face.

"I don't remember, Pa." said Zein, who surrendered.

"It's only natural you don't remember, son. The last time we went there was 10 years ago and you were kids. Papa also doubts that Aliyya will remember you or not." replied Umar.

"So I have to go there, Pa?" ask the unsure Zein.

"Yes, Son. You should also give this gift to Aliyya. He is stubborn, you must be able to persuade the girl to accept this gift." replied Umar while giving Zein a brown envelope.

"Okay, Pa. I'm gonna go over there. When should I go?" zein asked Umar.

"Tomorrow morning. Here's a ticket for you with Rizal. If you are confused what to do there, just invite Rizal so you do not feel bored" said Umar while giving two tickets.

"Okay, Pa." replied Zein who was forced to obey Umar.

Umar came out of Zein's room. Without them noticing, Sonia had heard their conversation since. His sharp eyes stared into the son's room. While his hands also clenched firmly because they held back anger.

"I won't let Zein go to that unlucky bearer's house!"

Sonia did not like Sabrina's family. I don't know what reason that hatred was present for. But now Sonia must try to persuade Zein not to go to Yogyakarta.

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Aliyya continued to look at the photo she found earlier, not realizing that it was getting late. Aliyya still looked at the handsome photo of Zein who she thought would be her husband later. Aliyya did not know that the one in the photo was Zein Umar Abdullah, his cousin, his uncle's son.

When Aliyya was busy staring at the photo, suddenly her phone rang and an unknown person contacted her. Then...

"Assalamualaikum, Aliyya" said someone across the street.

"Wa'alaikumsalam, who is this?" ask the curious Aliyya.

"Are you unable to recognize the voice of your future husband?" ask that person who turns out it is Zaki.

Aliyya's eyes immediately rounded perfectly hearing the words. He did not expect that Zaki would contact him so soon. Then...

"Where did you get my number?" asked Aliyya who was wrong and saw the photo.

"It's not too difficult for a Zaki to get Aliyya's number" replied the confident Zaki.

Aliyya smiled and blushed in embarrassment at Zaki's words. Aliyya was unable to answer Zaki's words.

"Why silence? Your face must be red." said Zaki who increasingly teased Aliyya.

"No, my face is ordinary." replied Aliyya who was getting nervous and misbehaved.

"Can we meet tomorrow?"

Zaki's question managed to make Aliyya's heart beat uncharacteristically. The girl looked wrong and did not know what to answer. Really, happy but very nervous.

"Tomorrow?" ask the nervous Aliyya.

"Yes, tomorrow. You can't huh?" replied Zaki who asked back to Aliyya.

"How can I, tomorrow can." said Aliyya who was nervous.

"Then tomorrow we meet at the city park at ten. I'll wait for you there." Zaki told Aliyya.

"OK..."

"Good night to my future wife" said Zaki who made Aliyya surprised again.

"Good night is also my future husband." replied Aliyya who was doubtful, shy, but happy.

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