Home For My Soul

140|Know Everything

“As a fellow grown man, I understand your needs. Please have fun with him until you get bored. You can also make him a mistress, whatever. But, Altheo, you cannot marry her.” Papa spoke firmly.

So, Papa knew all along that I was living with Amarylis. He was just plain and gave no sign that he was paying attention to my movements. Does your mom know too? Ah, naw. Papa must have kept this a secret from Mama. Because if he finds out, I was called home that second to marry Venny.

Stupidly, I have underestimated my parents. Amaryllis's right. They have decades more experience than me. If they say that Amarylis and I will never marry, then it will never happen. How'this?

If Papa finds out about me and Amaryllis, then there's a guy he paid to keep an eye on us. My plan to secretly marry him could fail. The man must have known our purpose when I brought my woman to marry later.

I'll think about it later. My head ached receiving so much new information at the same time. If necessary, on our wedding day, I can get my guards to beat up or shut the senders up.

“Amarilis is a woman I respect, Pa. He is not my wife, nor will he ever be my mistress. She's the only woman I want to be my life partner. Please, don't insult her as low as that,” I said seriously.

“I don't insult him, but talk facts. Why are you staying together if you really respect him?” challenge Papa.

“We are both foreigners in this country, Pa. It's up to Papa to think what about me, but don't insult Amarylis,”. “Papa will arrive at the office soon, I pamit.”

I let him end our phone relationship. Papa was angry, so he humbled Amaryllis. He just insulted me enough. She knew it wasn't my women who had plans to stay together while we were in the country.

Her dream of opening a restaurant overseas was fulfilled. What other cooperation does Papa need from the family of my future wife? What advantage does the Venny family offer that makes shareholders agree with my parents' preferred wife?

Imagining after marriage I had to provide for the successor of our family, my head immediately ached. I don't want to be close to other women, let alone sleep with them. I'm not my parents who didn't judge the opposite sex before marriage. I've fallen in love with Amarilis when they haven't found a replacement for Katelia.

Unfortunately, the woman was locked in the room and thought our relationship had broken up. Very inconvenient. I'm not the kind of person who likes to persuade others who are sad. But being frank with him will only make the atmosphere worse.

“Kat.” I knocked on his room door. “It's time to eat. Come, out.”

There is no truth from within. “Kat, I cooked your favorite food. Bacon and ham.” sandwich I waited. There was no response from inside the room.

“OK, Kat. Open the room or I break into.” I really can't face the person who challenges me gently. What can I do, I am arrogant. Since he was still silent, I took a step to open the door.

“Gue count to three. If you don't come out too, I break the door.” Silent. Just bother. “One. Two. Three.”

Every time I mentioned a number, I took one step back. There was still no response from him, so I got ready to run quickly towards the door. My expenses would be great for the repair costs, but it was nothing compared to her being sick from not wanting to eat.

“You are really noisy,” he said, opening the door on as I drove towards him. “Aargh!” He immediately moved to the side so I fell freely onto the bed.

“Think about it,” lamented, lying down for a moment on that soft surface. Luckily I fell here, not on a hard floor.

“You're really going to break down this door?” panicked shouting.

“Since when have I not been serious about my words?” I sat and waited a while.

“You're crazy. Do you not find out how much the door or frame repair will cost if it breaks?” his nag.

“Gue hungry.” I stood up and took her hand to the kitchen. The delicious aroma of food that is still warm makes the stomach increasingly rumbling.

“Independence Day is approaching. There are many events starting early next month. We'll see the fireworks the day after tomorrow, you want?” tanyaku.

“Yang by the river, ‘kan?” She wiped her lips with a napkin. I'm nodding. “Oke.”

“OK?” I was a little surprised. I think I need to persuade him first.

“Then on Independence Day, I want us to go to Meghan's house. Their parents are going out of town and Clara is having a party. Meghan needs a friend so she's not alone.” Ooo. So that's why he agreed with my idea. Call back with a call.

“They will have a party means there are many guests coming. How can your friend call it alone?” sindirku.

“Because the one that came was her brother's invitation.”

“She can go out of nowhere if she doesn't want to attend the party.”

“They live in a luxury apartment building. Didn't you know they lived in the penthouse? Where else can you see fireworks with beautiful scenery if not from a high place?” said insist.

“Seeing the best fireworks show was from below, not from above,” my rebuttal.

“Ya, already. If you don't want to come, I can go alone.”

“OK, okay. I'm coming.” I had to give up. I'd rather be with her than her alone with her friend when Clara is around them.

He pouted as we went to the riverside restaurant for dinner. I've booked a place, so we don't have to worry about not being able to sit down. Cool wind from the direction of the river can reduce the feeling of sultry due to summer.

As soon as our food and drinks were delivered, he began to relax more. We talked casually about the delicious food. I was glad to see him smile again. As soon as we finished eating the main meal, I ordered some snacks.

There was still plenty of time until the fireworks show started. Justright. The restaurant was crowded with visitors, both who came with lovers, family, and friends and coworkers. I deliberately sat in a good position to see the show.

The first fireworks shot into the air and exploded forming beautiful sparks. Amaryllis who had to turn around to see him had to move to sit by my side. I held back a smile so he wouldn't be offended.

After she sat down near me, then I hugged her tightly. At first, he just fell silent stiff, then he slowly withered and returned my embrace. We watched one by one the fireworks glide and glow in the air. It's exquisite.

“Trust me equally. We will definitely get married,”, I whispered, taking advantage of the situation.

“What's the point if your parents are angry, Theo? We have too much to sacrifice. One of them is your relationship with your parents.”

“Every struggle there must be a sacrifice. Is there an independent country that does not take many lives?” I kissed his temple. “Gue willingly sacrificed everything for lo.”

“I will not let you not be considered a child again by them, Theo. You don't understand. Losing that family is a painful thing.” She must have remembered the early days of her having to become Amaryllis and giving up her identity as Katelia.

“In exchange, I get lo. Do you think after marriage we will interact a lot with the family? No. gabe. The world will be ours alone.” I smiled at another important thing. “Also kids after they present in the world.”

“How about I'm barren?” suddenly tanyanya. “Heirs are everything to your family. What if I can't give you a child? Are you going to dump me and finally agree to marry the woman your parents chose?”