I Chose You

21 - Misjudged

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"Night Ay... " Sury stepped towards him. They're facing now.

"I'll introduce you first-Surya reached out to the beautiful girl who was still staring at him in disbelief - I'm Surya Albian Bagaskara, your fiancee." Ayu's reflexes retreated one step and almost staggered, her knees suddenly limp. He almost fell. But luckily, Surya immediately grabbed his arm.

The solar?! Bian?! The solar?! Bian?! She's my fiance!?

Surya clasped Ayu's still-silent hand, leading her to sit with two families.

So who should I call him? Surya or Bian?

"Sura... " Ayu's call made Surya turn his head. He tried to release his hand which was still held so tightly.

"Sit down first. I'll explain." Surya understood from Ayu's gaze. The girl needs an explanation about all this.

How was her sudden self standing before Ayu. Introducing himself as his fiancee. It must have made the girl in shock.

"Sit down, Ay... " Surya looked at Ayu expectantly.

Hearing Surya's soft words with pleading eyes, he let out a rough breath. Following Surya's steps later.

Hah okay. At least I should respect the Surya family. Mama would also be embarrassed if I behaved.

"They look very harmonious, Ma'am... " Aunty Nisa-Mama Surya suddenly said starting the conversation. He watched with sparkling eyes both (son and son-in-law) sitting side by side. His smile radiates happiness.

"What if we speed up their marriage? it's past the introductory period too, right?." Om Haryo's next sentence made Ayu aghast.

Accelerated?! Again?! .Ayu

I don't really matter anytime. But what about Ayu?! .Solar

Parents are so enthusiastic about talking about when the time is right. While the two people who were being talked about, were busy with their respective minds.

"First of next month. How's it?." Aunt Nisa looks at her husband and Aunt Risma (Mama Ayu) in turn.

"Just be. The recipe will be on after they graduate." Ayu squeezed her fingers hearing that. And Surya saw that.

Next month? I'm going to be the wife of someone next month?! oh naw...

"Well, if I strongly agree. Goodness cannot be delayed. Moreover, they seem to be ready. Aren't Surya?." Om Haryo chimed in on his wife's statement.

"Isn't that too soon Pa?." Although Surya loves Ayu but marriage is not a simple thing right? Especially for the girl next to him. Surya looked at Ayu who was slightly glancing at him.

"Tante actually also agrees with Mbak Nisa and Mas Haryo. These parents just want the best for you both baby... " Aunty Risma's speech made Ayu look at her Mama completely.

"Ma... " Ayu's voice choked. This decision is not as discussed earlier. Their marriage will be held after they graduate. Why did my mother suddenly agree?

"You're ready, too, aren't you, Ay?." Ayu knew, when it came to this matchmaking, her mother never really asked, but insisted. Make him back down.

But who would have thought Ayu's next answer made everyone's smile dim instantly. Especially Surya who looked at her girl with eyes so hurt.

"sorry. Ayu can't continue this match." His voice is a little shaky.

"Aye... " Solar's voice choked. She canceled their engagement?!

"Darling... " Aunty Risma looked at her daughter in disbelief.

"Darling.we can withdraw the marriage. But don't get it cancelled... " Ayu looked at her mother-in-law.

What exactly made them want to match us? Shouldn't they have known I was Bang Ilham's lover, their niece, Surya's cousin.

"Give us time to talk to each other first Ma, Pa." Suddenly Surya pulled Ayu's hand to stand up.

"You should talk to Surya first." Haryo

"Surya please grant Auntie's permission." Aunt Risma nodded her head.

"Speak in the back garden."

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Ayu followed Surya's steps towards the back garden. Leave the parents who remain in the family room. Ayu looked at the wide back in front of her with mixed feelings.

Never thought he was the one...

They arrived at a gazebo on the edge of the garden.

"Sit here, we need to talk - Surya wants to reach Ayu's hand asking the girl to sit next to him, but Ayu reflexively distanced her hand to make Surya's face a little hardened - do not be afraid, we've been close friends before." His voice still sounded calm and gentle.

"Ma-sorry. I didn't mean---

"It's okay to sit down. We need to talk further, right?." I sat down and put about half a meter between them. Surya looked at the girl he loved, who even had been reluctant to look at him.

"Actually I had expected your answer Ay-Surya turned a glance, looking at Ayu who was still down -- But. I did not expect it to feel sick this person heard it directly from you." The man's voice rang out bitterly ending the forced laughter.

Ayu was still lowered, she was a little disappointed at feeling lied to. There was also a feeling of fear and guilt, because the answer he gave just now was not what the family expected, maybe Surya too.

"Why cancel our engagement Ay?." Quiet sec.

"Look! That ring is so pretty on your ring finger." Ayu covered her fingers with the ring with her other hand, making Surya smile sadly.

"Don't want to be replaced with our wedding ring?." A warm sigh felt in Ayu's chest hearing that.

"Didn't you ever say a soul mate in God's Hands? Why can't you accept me?!." Surya said it with a flat expression. Resisting anger and sadness mixed with disappointment at once. His ego might be a little distracted.

"But our story is different!." Ayu dared to look back at Surya.

"What's different?!." Surya again held back to not be ignited emotions, not wanting her girl to be afraid.

"I'm Bang Ilham's ex-lover, cousin--

"You just have to say 'yes'. There's nothing to worry about, we're both alone. Not tied." Surya cut Ayu's sentence by pressing her last sentence.

Ah but. but he's Bang Ilham's cousin.

Ayu massaged her temples which suddenly dizzy. How does he have to deal with all this?

Silent.

Finally after a long silence. Ayu raised her head.

"alright. I'm not gonna cancel our engagement." Surya looked towards Ayu.

"I'm willing to marry you. Even whenever the time is, it's up to you. But I have some conditions." The girl's voice was indeed gentle even like there was no vexation at all. But Surya with all his might resisted the turmoil in the chest in order to hear the conditions to be proposed-

My future wife... His eyes softened, his chest warmed as that new status appeared in his mind.

"Say."

"Our marriage is just a status."

"How can it be like that, Ay?! Marriage should not be

"Listen to me first Surya!." The man stopped his protest.

"I don't want a house. We need to focus on school first."

"Where is the husband and wife separating Ay's house?!."

Huufft.

"I'll be honest from the beginning. If asked about my readiness to get married, obviously. I'm not ready yet. So I asked for these conditions. Let's say we're dating Sur first. But please be quiet first." Surya looked at his girl in disbelief. Connecting secretly?

"Why? because Inspiration? you guys don't even have any relationship. You still love him so much?." And Ayu's silence further explained everything.

"It's only been a week that we broke up Sur. How could I forget it? You even know for yourself, right? I told you that I don't love my fiancee?." Ayu reminded Surya with the fact that his love clapped one hand.

"So now why finally agree to marry even on terms?."

"Have I told you why?."

Ah yes he once said to accept this match because he wanted to serve Aunt Risma. Have I taken away her happiness?

"Still hoping to get back to her?." Surya means. Waiting for this answer made him hold his breath.

"He was with the right woman. Who loves him more than me." Ayu smiled bitterly.

"I just don't like looking for trouble, let alone you cousins. One day if his heart has fully recovered and they're together, maybe we can be frank about our relationship." Ayu turned to Surya making their eyes meet.

"You must really understand how I've loved your cousin so much. But believe me, I'm the loyal type and I really appreciate any relationship, especially a very sacred marriage." Finally a slight smile rose on the lips of the man hearing Ayu's explanation. The point is that the girl has really chosen him. I-so, right?

"So, how? Our marriage is just status, separation of houses, and tacit relationships. Accept my terms?." Ayu again made sure Surya remembered the requirements.

"It's only temporary, right?."

"Hm." Ayu nodded slowly.

"Maybe we talk again after graduation. Hows it? After the Final Exams of the Early Semester there will be a lot of exams waiting for us Sur." Surya nodded confirming Ayu's words. He is also busy taking care of his Papa company which will be handed over to him after graduating from college.

At least I've been devoted to Mama, the late Papa must also be happy up there.

"If I accept your terms, hand me our wedding date. How?!."

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