Forced to Marry an Uncle's Child

Episode 5 ~ Getting Soluble

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The sun rises and gives off its bright light. The light came through Zein's window. The handsome man immediately got out of his sleep and went into the bathroom.

After finishing the bath, Zein carried his big bag and went out to the dining table.

"Good morning, Pa, Ma." said Zein who joined breakfast.

"Good morning, Zein. You were tidy this morning. Where else are you going?" ask Sonia who pretends not to know.

"I have to go to Jogja, Ma. Papa asked me to come there to represent our family at his daughter's wedding Aunt Sabrina" Zein replied, glancing at Umar.

"Are you sure you want to go there?" ask Sonia who did not see the two.

"Related, Ma." replied Zein.

The annoyance in Sonia's heart also came back. Without further ado, Sonia moved and grabbed the son's hand.

"Follow Mama for a minute. Mama wants to talk to you." said Sonia who left the dining room.

Zein turned to Umar, as if asking for an answer from his father. Umar just smiled at Zein. After that, he followed Sonia who pulled her hand.

"What's the matter Ma?" zein asked Sonia who was still holding his hand.

"Why don't you tell Mama first if you want to go to Jogja Zein?" ask Sonia who is angry.

"Oh come on, Ma. I was only in Jogja for a moment. Mama must know very well that I can't refuse Papa's request." Zein replied as he grabbed Sonia's shoulder.

Sonia simply kept quiet without answering her son. He felt that he no longer knew the son because Zein was always spoiled by Umar.

"Come, Ma. I don't have any more time. I have to leave right now. I'm going, Ma. Assalamualaikum." said Zein while greeting and kissing Sonia.

Zein leaves without Sonia's permission. Sonia's plan to cancel her son's departure to Jogja.

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Zein approached Umar, Farhan, Namira and Shafia who were still at the dinner table.

"Papa, Brother, I'm leaving now. I'll miss the plane." said Zein who approached them one by one.

"Be careful, kid. Do what Papa told you last night." replied Umar who hugged his favorite son.

"Okay, Pa." replied Zein who complied.

"You be careful, Zein." said Farhan who embraced his sister.

"Surely, Brother. I'm going yes. Assalamualaikum." said Zein while waving his hand.

Umar was really relieved because Zein was willing to follow his request to come to Aliyya's wedding in Yogyakarta. That way, he would not feel guilty again to Sabrina and Aliyya.

Then Zein went to the airport with Rizal. The distance of Yogyakarta with Jakarta is not too far if taken by plane, making both of them look happy to make this trip.

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The clock is already at half 10 and that means, Aliyya must immediately go to the city park to meet with Zaki.

Aliyya is preparing. She wears a beautiful dress with unraveled hair. He went out of the room and went down the stairs.

"Mothers... Aliyya went to the city park for a bit." said Aliyya to Sabrina who was in the kitchen.

"Yes, Son. You be careful." replied Sabrina who was busy preparing breakfast.

Aliyya immediately moved out of the house and took her bicycle. As usual, Aliyya went on her favorite bike. With a smile on his face, he pedaled the bike vigorously.

Aliyya looked impatient to meet her handsome future husband.

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Zein and Rizal have arrived in Yogyakarta. A city full of moral and ethical values. Then Zein and Rizal immediately ran towards the taxi. After they boarded, the taxi rolled.

In the taxi, Rizal looks busy playing his notepad. While Zein, look out the car glass and enjoy the new atmosphere of Jogja City.

"I borrowed your notepad for a while, Zal." said Zein while seizing the notepad from Rizal's hand.

"Ck, you're this. I was playing a game. You can take my game." rizal whipped Zein on the shoulder.

"Ah, you are this. I just want to borrow it for a while." said Zein who was busy opening something in Rizal's notepad.

"What are you looking for, Zein? Don't tell me you want to find another girl here." rizal's whistle pointed at his best friend.

"You'll see." replied Zein who was engrossed in Rizal's notepad.

Rizal can only resign and see what his best friend is doing. Zein is opening up social media. Then...

"Aliyya Galuh Ginanjar" he said, typing the name on social media.

It turns out that Zein is looking for social media belonging to Aliyya, his cousin. Not long after, out came a social account with a name typed by Zein and he immediately opened it. His eyes are perfectly rounded when he sees the beautiful face in the notepad. Her sweet smile was engraved upon seeing the extremely beautiful photo of Aliyya.

"Hey, Zein. You why?" sahut Rizal who nudged the body of his best friend.

"Ah, there is no. This is your notepad. Thank you." said Zein who was surprised and gave a notepad to Rizal.

Rizal only shook his head when he got the strange behavior of his best friend. He also continued his game which was delayed because of Zein. Zein, who was sitting and looking out the window, pulled out a little head from the car window to feel the wind.

At the red light, their car stopped. When their car stopped, Zein, who had his head out in the car window, saw someone. The sweet smile was etched again when he saw the face of the girl he had seen on social media earlier.

Yep... Zein sees Aliyya with her bicycle stopping right next to the taxi she and Rizal are riding in.

When the red light turns green, Zein taxi or Aliyya with his bike also walked. Then...

"Sir..please stop in front of ya." said Zein while patting the taxi driver's shoulder.

"Well, Den." replied the taxi driver who pulled over.

After which, Zein rushed straight down. While Rizal who was surprised by Zein's behavior, had to follow him.

"Zein.. Where are you going?" pekik Rizal was walking behind Zein.

"I have a little business. You just wait here. I will come back later." replied Zein who immediately ran somewhere.

"Zeez..."

Rizal is totally resigned. He was forced to obey what Zein said because he did not know enough about the city of Yogyakarta. Rizal was sitting on a chair that was available there while playing the game.

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Zein, meanwhile, ran after Aliyya's bike. Ever since seeing Aliyya right next to the taxi she was riding in, Zein kept following where the girl was going.

After a long run, Aliyya's bike finally stopped right in the middle of the city park. Seeing that, Zein smiled again.

"This time you won't be able to resist anymore, Aliyya."

Aliyya was sitting on one of the chairs in the park. He looked here and there, looking for someone he wanted to meet.

As Aliyya was trying to find someone, she suddenly sensed that someone was standing right behind her chair. Slowly Aliyya moved and turned her gaze towards the person.

Aliyya's eyes sparkled as she looked at the person before her right now. Their smiles were also clearly drawn.

It turned out that Zaki was more handsome when seen in person. Aliyya muttered in her heart.

My cousin this one is getting prettier, but her stubbornness must still be there. Zein in the liver.

Aliyya still misunderstood. The Zaki he thought was not the real Zaki, but Zein, his uncle's son, his own cousin.

"Do you want to accept it?" zein asked Aliyya.

Aliyya was completely flabbergasted. Zein's question seemed to hypnotize Aliyya's heart and mind. But still, Aliyya still misunderstood Zein and thought that Zein was Zaki.

"What?" asked the nervous Aliyya and made her cheeks red.

"Do I have to repeat my question?" said Zein who looked more and more at Aliyya with instinct.

Aliyya was getting nervous. He thought that Zaki, who was in front of him right now, was asking about the match between the two. Zein, whom Zaki thought was Aliyya, was trying to persuade Aliyya to accept the gift Umar gave him.

"Why silence? You just answer yes or no." said Zein who approached Aliyya.

Zein who got closer to Aliyya, made her even more nervous and her cheeks turned red.

"Yes, I accept." replied Aliyya who was nervous and smiled at Zein.

Aliyya's face became very red, while Zein smiled with satisfaction upon hearing her cousin's reply to receive a gift from Umar. But that's not what Aliyya meant. Really, they both misunderstand at the moment.

Aliyya who thought Zein was Zaki, replied like that because to make sure that she had received their match. But on the other hand, Zein, who wanted to give a gift from his father to Aliyya, thought that Aliyya had agreed to accept the gift.

Without both of them noticing, since then there had been a pair of eyes that looked at them.

"Who is Aliya with?"

After answering Zein's question, Aliyya immediately left because she was still embarrassed. While Zein, immediately grabbed the phone that was in his pocket. Then...

"Assalamualaikum, son. Did you make it?" said someone from Zein's phone.

"Wa'alaikumsalam, Dad. Finally your stubborn favorite nephew will accept a gift from you, Pa." replied Zein who turned out to contact Umar.

"How can you persuade that stubborn girl, son?" asked Umar who was laughing and curious in Zein's way.

"It's not Zein Umar Abdullah my name, if I can't conquer Papa's beloved nephew" replied the confident Zein.

"Papa believes in you, son." said Umar who was happy.

"Alright, Pa. Then I have to continue the journey to Aunt's house. I'll close it, Pa. Assalamualaikum." said Zein who hung up the phone.

"Wa'alaikumsalam" replied Umar from across the street.

After hanging up the phone from his father, Zein searches for Rizal's whereabouts. While Rizal, still faithfully waiting for Zein on the roadside chair.

"Zal... let's go." said Zein while patting Rizal on the shoulder.

"Ah, you are this. Never happy when I'm happy." rizal whistle and follow Zein.

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Umar was relieved after hearing news from his son who was now in Jogja. Umar is currently at home. Without realizing it, Sonia had been standing by the door of their room.

"Who did you call Pa?" asked Sonia who walked in and approached Umar.

"Oh, this is Zein, he's already there." replied Umar who looked at the wife.

"Then why is your face so happy?" ask Sonia again without seeing Umar.

"I'm glad that Aliyya is finally willing to accept the gift I prepared for her wedding" Umar replied casually.

Sonia was silent and looked angry. Sonia's hatred for Sabrina and Galuh is now spreading to Aliyya. Every time Umar talked about them, surely the look on Sonia's face always turned pias and unfriendly.

I won't let my son get into trouble while he's there. Sonia murmured in the heart.

"I want us to follow Zein to Jogja, Pa." said Sonia who made Umar surprised.

Aghast Umar scrunched his forehead when he heard Sonia's words.

"What do you mean?" ask Umar who wants to make sure his wife's question is correct.

"We also have to be present at Aliyya's wedding. Isn't that what you want?" answer Sonia who lied.

"But what about my job?" '' said Umar who asked Sonia.

"It is not that you will leave all your work, if you hear the news about your beloved niece" replied Sonia who glanced sharply at her husband.

"Then what do you want Ma?" ask Umar again.

"I want us to catch up with my son, Pa." replied Sonia who suppressed every word.

Umar took a long breath. He knew exactly what the wife was going to do to follow Zein to Jogja.

"Well my wife, I'll take care of our departure there. We will leave tomorrow morning and do not forget Mama took Farhan and his two wives." replied Umar.

Sonia simply nodded and smiled in satisfaction after getting approval from Umar. While Umar who did not feel strange with his wife's attitude, could only shut up and obey Sonia's request.

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Zein and Rizal arrive at Sabrina's house. After getting off the taxi, Zein immediately pulled Rizal's hand into the house.

"Assynoltom..."

The sound of greeting managed to make Sabrina aghast at once. With very fast steps, the mother of two children rushed to the entrance of her house.

"Wa'alaikum..."

As Sabrina was almost at the door, she saw two strangers standing at the door.

"Who are you?" sabrina asked who was astonished to see the two young men.

Zein who heard the voice turned his body and looked at the woman who greeted him.

"Auntie... Did Aunt forget me?" ask Zein who approached the aunt.

For a moment the look on Sabrina's face turned pias, trying to digest the words of the young man standing before her at this moment. But not long after, the look of the pias instantly turned into a very sparkling.

"Zein. It's really you, son. Oh my God, you're growing up, baby. You are also more handsome, yes." said Sabrina and immediately hugged Zein tightly.

"Auntie could have. I've been handsome since birth, Bi." replied Zein who teased the aunt.

"You are, Zein. It never changed since the old days. Comeon, enter. Don't forget to take your friend with you" Sabrina said, pulling her niece's hand.

"Come, Zal..."

Zein and Rizal enter the house. When they entered, Aliyya, who had arrived home, was shocked when her eyes saw Zein in her house.

"Zaki's? What's he doing here?"

Sabrina took Zein and Rizal to the dinner table for lunch. While Aliyya who was in the kitchen, went out and brought food to the dining table.

Zein who saw Aliyya just smiled as she blinked her eyes at Aliyya. While Aliyya who got the treatment, could not dwell at all and chose to go to the kitchen.

"Come please eat. You guys haven't had lunch yet" Sabrina said.

"OK, Bi." replied Zein who nodded.

***

After finishing eating, Zein went to the kitchen and there was Aliyya. Seeing the girl there, Zein approached Aliyya.

"Later tonight meet me on the balcony" said Zein who whispered behind Aliyya.

Aliyya who heard the voice was immediately shocked and turned her body so that the eyes of the two looked at each other. The gazes of the two locked, as if unwilling to take their eyes off each other.

Long Aliyya looked into Zein's eyes who still thought that Zein was Zaki, her future husband who would marry her. While Zein, who likes to flirt with many women, enjoyed the scene with Aliyya.

After long glances, Zein left and returned to the dining table. While the cheeks of Aliyya getting red because of the actions of Zein who still think that Zein is Zaki. Misunderstandings are getting late.

Aliyya also chose to go into her room and grabbed a photo of Zein that she still kept neatly in her dresser drawer.

"Why does it feel so weird?"

As he muttered, Aliyya's phone suddenly rang. Aliyya immediately took it and looked at the phone screen. Aliyya was very surprised when she saw the name.

"Zaki's..."

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