Forced Young Marriage

#63

Merlin returned the smile with a big smile that looked so sweet in Dicky's eyes that was hiding behind ornamental plants. Seeing that smile, Dicky couldn't stop it. Her heart so now wanted that smile for her to see at all times.

'He's right. No matter how hard the human heart is, it will be destroyed if it is shown with the sincerity we have. Merlin, I will show you the sincerity I have.' Dicky said in his heart.

'Ah, fuck! What am I really thinking?' Dicky spoke again in his heart. However, this time he felt a little annoyed at himself.

Actually, he wanted Merlin to be a part of his life. But selfish feelings are bigger than love. So, he always if with a sense of selfishness that reigns in his heart at this time.

Dicky's gone. He left the place where he had previously stood. Meanwhile, Tio had already managed to persuade Cindy to want to talk to him. Due to the fact that she was drizzling, Cindy accepted Tio's offer to take shelter in the car.

"I'm being assigned to look for people. Mama forbade me to go home before I found the man I was looking for." Cindy said while bowing her head.

"People? Can I know who that guy is?"

"No. I can't tell you who that guy is. Because it's a personal thing."

"Yes that is it. How about I help you find that guy now? Maybe, if I help you, we'll find the guy."

"No. Not necessary. I don't want to find that guy. Because ... because .. actually, I deliberately let that person go. Because I feel sorry for that guy. My mother treated him inappropriately. So, I helped him make it go."

"But, I didn't expect, my mother treated me very rudely because she was missing. Mama even forbid me to come home if I don't find the guy."

Despite feeling clueless about what Cindy said, Tio was forced to justify all Cindy said. She offers to give Cindy a place to stay tonight because she's sure that the person she's looking for won't meet in a short time. Or won't even meet at all.

Finished talking to Intan, Merlin chose to go to Bagas's study. He knew Bagas was inside from one of the servants on duty in the living room.

Merlin knocked on the door with a heavy feeling. A hint of fear also graced Merlin's heart at this moment. The feeling grew stronger as Bagas' heavy-sounding voice from inside the room allowed him to enter inside.

"Merlin's." Bagas spoke while giving a sweet smile when he saw the face of his daughter-in-law who appeared when the door opened.

"Is dad busy?" asked Merlin very carefully.

"Not really. Just a little work so as not to waste too much time in vain. Oh yeah, let's sit here."

"Good, Pa." Merlin walked slowly closer, then sat down in front of Bagas.

"Hm .. pa, I came here because I wanted to talk to you about something. Papa's really not busy?"

"What do you want to say, son? Just talk. There is no need to be scared, nor should you be afraid. Consider me your biological father."

Merlin was speechless as he stared fixedly at the face of Bagas who was in front of him at this moment. In his heart he said.

'Unfortunately, my biological father is not as good as you, pa. He doesn't even consider me his real son.'

"Merlin's. How silent?" Bagas spoke as he watched Merlin silently pensively.

"Eh, mm iy-yes, Pa. Excuse me. I'm remembering what I wanted to talk to you about."

"Now, let's just talk about something else while waiting for your memory to return."

"Eh .. No need, Pa. I already remember what I want to talk to papa about right now."

"You are this .... " Bagas said while shaking his head. Also, he did not forget the sweet smile for Merlin.

"Pa, I want to ask you one thing papa. Please papa investigate about the people who have seized and persecuted mama. So sorry mom, Pa. He needs justice for what he's been through these last few days."

Hearing that remark, Bagas did not immediately reply. He even fell silent while looking at the face of Merlin who was in front of him right now.

"Pa, I just want to care. Didn't mean anything. There is also no compulsion from anyone. I ask for help with this papa, pure request from the heart. A heart that doesn't accept evil if it doesn't get a reward."

"Why do you care so much about Intan. You already know, don't you? That ain't Dicky's real mama. Intan is not good either. He's cunning and .. ah, there's a lot more infamy that Intan did for this family."

"I already know all the things about Mama Intan, Pa. I care because I feel sorry. He is a member of the Prasetya family, but is not considered a member of the family at all."

"Papa remembers, I came today because of Mama. I accidentally found my mom on the street .... "

Then, Merlin related everything that happened today between him and Intan. How they met the first time, until he reached Prasetya's residence. All told until no one was missed.

The bagas who heard the story just nodded their heads. Although he still feels annoyed by what Intan hard to do to his family. However, Merlin's words he could accept with a sane mind.

"Alright, papa understands everything you say. You take it easy, papa will find out what happened to Intan as long as he's not home."

"Thank you very much, Pa. Papa would listen to what I said. May this family come back as harmonious as ever. Oh yeah, I guess I'll have to excuse myself. Since it's late afternoon, Dicky and I are going back home."

"alright. Be careful on the road. Go to this residence often, Merlin."

"Yes, Pa. Sure."

Merlin left the room. After saying goodbye to Bagas, he also did not forget to say goodbye to Intan.

They both drove Merlin to the car. With a wave of their hands, they let go of Merlin.

Bagas held Intan's hand when he wanted to turn around after their child's car was no longer visible. For a moment, their eyes stared at each other. However, it wasn't long. Because Bagas released Intan's hand immediately.

"Follow me to the study. There's something I want to talk to you about there."

"What are you talking about, Mom? Why go to the workspace anyway? Why not just here?"

"Don't ask too many questions. Just follow what I say."

"All right."