I Love You, Without Terms

First night

The clock shows at 19:00 Wib . Ilham and Sofi were already in the car preparing to leave the Mahaprana residence because the wedding ceremony and a short family event were over.

Altea and Matteo accompanied them until they disappeared behind a towering iron fence. From the rearview mirror of the car Ilham still glanced at his daughter Altea who stood waving to them. He saw clearly the look on Altea's sad face.

There was a sense of inadequacy in seeing her daughter bear the weight of the trials of life she had to go through.

Ilham stopped his car on the side of the road and wiped the tears that flowed down his cheeks that had begun to age.

"Do we just pick up Altea and we have Matteo stay at home for the next few days ? " Ilham opened her voice while glancing at his wife.

"Why is dad like that ?

"I can't bear to leave him alone in the middle of a family he doesn't know yet" Ilham wiped his tears back.

It was hard to take his daughter off so easily despite her official status to get married. "If there were any other way to solve this problem I would not force her to marry the man" said Ilham softly holding tightness in his chest.

This is where he expresses the grief he has endured . During the marriage process he tried to stay strong in front of Altea and the Mahaprana family. He did not want to look weak as Altea's parents which might have a side effect on his daughter's life going forward. If it may be examined he is the most wounded to see the path of Altea's life is so complicated. He never expected his daughter would face such a problem considering that Altea was a submissive and kind child.

"Don't be like that father, Altea is not a child anymore, we see for ourselves how Matteo's parents treated our daughter I'm sure she'll be fine "Safi tried to convince.

"Keep in touch with him and make sure he is doing well" Ilham wiped his tears that flowed so fast. Inwardly he could only pray his best for Altea's future survival.

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The Mahaprana Residence.

Altea was welcomed by the Mahaprana family, although she came suddenly but she remained the most important part of the family because she already had the status of daughter-in-law and at the same time pregnant with Matteo's child.

"You should rest, pity my daughter-in-law, she's exhausted" said Ratna looking at Altea.

"I'll escort Altea, uh sister-in-law to the room "Say Diva smiled sweetly while fixing the nickname to Altea.

Aurel's wife Juna Mahaprana immediately clenched her hands when she saw Ratna and Diva so attentive to Altea. Plus the state of Altea that is pregnant makes Altea position one step more concerned than him.

Don't expect yourself to win here, I'm the biggest daughter-in-law and I'm the one in charge you don't deserve to be in this family.

"Me and Altea already have a place to stay, we will be home soon" Matteo said arriving.

"Where are you taking your wife? papa let you out tonight, but not with your wife he stays here "Strongly David looks at Matteo with a sharp look.

"Pa..... " Ratna came holding her husband's hand. She knew that her second son and her husband were still the same as before.

Matteo only snorted annoyedly at the father who always behaved as he wanted.

"Sleep tonight here, don't make things any more boisterous" said Juna softly as he patted Matteo's shoulder. He immediately passed to the room in followed by his wife Aurel.

"I drove sister-in-law to the room first huh mah "Diva immediately grabbed Altea's hand and led her up the stairs.

Altea was silent without a sound , sad and awkward feeling in the residence of the Mahaprana family. Although he had previously set foot there but this time with a different status.

"You rest here, this is your room and Matteo's brother "Diva opens the door and lets Altea in.

Altea circled his gaze in all directions, the look of the room was so minimalist and neatly arranged. He also saw a picture of the feel of the martial arts signifying if the owner of the room was a male. There are not many items or knickknacks, there are only two cabinets and one bed is equipped with a nightstand.

"Can I sleep in the other room ? " Atea wished that she would not come into contact with Matteo. Hate and discomfort still lingered in his heart until now.

"I'll ask my mom for a second" Diva passed by and soon met Ratna.

"What's the matter, baby ? " Ratna approached Altea who was still standing in front of the door while holding the end of her dress dangling from the floor.

"May I rest in another aunt's room" asked Altea doubtfully.

"Call my dear mama "Ratna nosedived Altea. " Ma can I sleep ...."

"Let's help Mama take off your dress "Ratna pulled Altea's hand with a smile. As much as possible he created a comfortable atmosphere for Altea. Besides she is a woman

After successfully removing the white dress, Altea immediately passed to the bathroom to clean her entire body.

"Mama stay yes son, you must rest pity your son "Ratna glanced at the flat stomach of Altea.

"Wait for ma, can I still continue my studies tomorrow ?" Altea hopes that he can still stay in college and achieve his dreams.

"if you talk to your dear husband Matteo, your husband is still down with papa there are important things they should talk about, mama stay first yes" Ratna passed and closed the door slowly.

I still don't believe in any of this. If time could be turned back I would choose not to know you at all.

Altea walked towards the curtain that covered the glass, flipping the curtain Altea was flabbergasted by the beauty of the night view. He also saw a medium-sized building not far from where he stood, there were many people passing by. "Whose house is it ? altea Mum.

At the same time Matteo went into the room, and saw Altea standing in front of the curtain, realizing that someone entered Altea spontaneously turned his head back and found Matteo, his heart was racing with fear.

"Al, why haven't you rested? ask Matteo while approaching.

Altea reflexively retreated, she just kept silent and looked at Matteo's face hatefully.

"You should rest this already hours of sleep" said Matteo flatly trying to make Altea comfortable over his presence.

"I can't sleep here "Atea speaks without looking at Matteo. "I want to go home" said Altea, holding back her tears.

"Al, for tonight we sleep here tomorrow we will go to your house" Matteo said.

"I want to go out for a while, you rest "Matteo stepped out leaving Altea still silent. From behind the door Matteo still turned his head as if his steps were heavy leaving Altea even if only for a moment.

Upon seeing Matteo come out there was a feeling of relief in Altea's heart, at least her fear was over. Although they were officially married but Altea's fear and hate did not diminish at all. Feeling so tired, he finally stepped on the bed and laid his body.

Meanwhile, Matteo walked down the stairs to the exit that was still not closed. He passed David his father just like that .

Not changed ! inner David.

Matteo drove his car somewhere.

"How ? matteo asked Gio.

"This is the boss "Gio gave Matteo a house certificate. "the servant you asked for has "Gio said as he opened the door of a house and let Matteo in.

"Where's the boss ? " Tanya Gio asked for Matteo's opinion.

"Morning"

"Alright, make sure tomorrow it can be occupied "Matteo Speak while stepping out

Matteo returns home after reviewing a minimalist home.

Upon arrival at his parents' residence he immediately rushed to his room where Altea was resting.

Ceklek door open..

Matteo catches Altea asleep, approaches the woman and sees Altea's beautiful face filled with peace.

A smile rang on Matteo's lips but it was only a moment after that he looked back at that innocent face with sadness.

Do I have to be happy to have you

or am I saddened by your cold attitude for me ?

Rest, tomorrow morning you will wake up together with the sun to welcome a new day with me, I love you Al .

Matteo ventured to touch Altea's fingers and then kissed gently.

Seriate....