I'm Not a Man

Chapter 34

"What!"

I was surprised not to get upset, while listening to what Mama had planned. Did you forget that I am not a man?

"Mama knows this isn't easy for you Nino. But this is the only way, for your papa to hasten the inheritance rights that you should have."

"Mom forgot who I was? Mama don't remember who I really am? Mama forgot that ...."

"Shut up! I'm not asking for your opinion or explanation. After all, this is also just a plan. Not really marrying you to his daughter. Just get engaged," said mama yelling at me in a high tone.

"Don't go too far ma, I also want my own life" I said in a sad tone.

"You'll be free, Nino, if we get what we want."

"You forget how they treated us, when we were far away. They treat us like people who have no rights at all" said Mama again in a very sad tone.

I fell silent as my mom brought up how our lives were abroad. I who have nothing, must be ready to live in a place that is not too comfortable. Mama is ready to live in silence, for a dozen years.

"Don't be sad, I'll do what you want. Forgive me for not being able to make my mother happy" I said, holding my mother's hands.

Mama smiled, then took me into her arms. My mother hugged my body very tightly.

I can't refuse my mother's request. Because my mom was the one who took care of me since childhood. Mama's willing to live a lonely life of friends, just to protect me.

I had no choice but to do what my mother asked. Because I really don't want to, see my mother sad and disappointed. Even the thing you asked for was the very opposite of my little heart.

Mulya pov

I fell silent at the living room door of my sister's house. At first, I came here just to see my sister who she said was sick a few days ago.

But when I wanted to enter, I instead listened to the commotion from the direction of my sister's room.

Therefore, I chose to be silent in front of the door that was not far from the living room.

In the commotion, I accidentally listened to Nino's name which was the subject of their debate. It was able to make me interested to listen to what they said further.

I was shocked when Herman mentioned Nino's engagement to a woman. Which is none other than the regent's son who is in office at this time.

I understand to tell them both, if they should stop arguing, because I am tired of being here watching endless debates.

"Mulya!" said Herman looked very surprised.

"Sorry, I don't intend to bother you two. It's just, I feel a little uncomfortable while listening to you guys argue. I'm sorry, I'm disturbing you" I said, standing at the door.

"When did you come?" herman said in an anxious tone.

"Just now" I said briefly, but did not see Herman, but looked at my brother's face.

"Can I come in, brother?"

"Yes, just go in" said my brother while still sitting quietly on the bed.

"Are you still sick? What exactly happened?"

"Nothing, it's just me and your problem."

I know who my sister is. Other than her age which is very young, she also cannot keep any secrets from me.

"Eee .. Should not you just leave the family room, Mul. So that we can have a drink and talk" said Herman a little bit.

"no need. I just came to see my sister, who said she wasn't feeling well for a few days."

"Oh, your brother's hard a little bit off right now. It's healed." Instead."

"Sister, are you okay now?" I said while sitting next to my sister.

"I'm healed now. I'm fine" said my brother in a low tone that was barely audible.

"Do you need anything, brother?"

"No, I just want to take a break."