I'm Not a Substitute

Episode 168's

“You are so excited to help mommy same aunt cook?” Rayan thought her chin was using her hands resting on the dining table staring at Alana who seemed so excited about arranging dishes for dinner.

Alana laughed at her husband's question. It just so happened that Rayan came home in the afternoon. And from now on Rayan was really like a child who kept watching Alana, Sari, aunty and others cooking. Rayan is always busy with her laptop.

“It should be so huh? Kan dateng Luky the same Juita.”

Alana sighed then approached Rayan who immediately greeted her by hugging Alana's friendly stomach.

“Kan invited my Juita. So I have to privilege my guest dong.” Alana's words made Rayan look at her with raised eyebrows.

“You are not mistaken for Juita?” Rayan asked again making Alana smile.

Alana cupped both of Rayan's tapered cheeks and slightly pressed him to make Rayan's thin lips conical because of the pressure of both hands.

“As you said. I just misunderstood yesterday.” Answer Alana.

Without Rayan and Alana noticing, Fina saw their friendly scene. Fina smilingly looked at the two who looked very harmonious and romantic.

Fina sighed. At the age of almost 21 years, no man approached him. Fina also never had time to think about him. All Fina thought about was work and work. But seeing the affection of Rayan and Alana arrived Fina thought about what Fina had never thought before.

“Mistress is a very good person. Sir too. God brought them together and put them together it was really very extraordinary.” Mumbles Fina.

“Then what about me? Am I not so good that not even a single man would look at me?” Fina's expression immediately changed. The smile on his lips vanished considering the fate of his romance that indeed there is no sweet story until now.

“God... When did God bring me to my soul mate? Why does it seem so far away the gate of happiness?”

Without Fina noticing, Roky and Robin heard her mutter. They tried to hold back his laughter hearing Fina's complaint. The two never get along with Fina.

“Can I be happy like madam Alana? Is there a man like Lord Rayan who would accept all my shortcomings?”

Robin and Roky could no longer hold back their laughter. The two immediately ran over even Roky accidentally hit Fina's shoulder making Fina instantly gasp. When she was about to yell at Roky and Robin, Fina immediately came to her senses. Fina looked again at Rayan and Alana who were still chatting and hugging affectionately. Not wanting to disturb his two employers Fina also ran after Roky and Robin which made her mood worse tonight.

“Awas you two.” Fina muttered while running after Roky and Robin out of the house.

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The time we waited for finally arrived. Juita and Luky came in with a warm welcome from Alana. Rayan who saw that could only smile. While Juita, it looks like Juita is getting to know Alana so well that the two look so very familiar.

“How does it feel? Do you like?” Alana asked Juita while they were having dinner together at the dinner table.

Sari who was chewing food in her mouth momentarily stopped. Sari looked at Alana who did seem very enthusiastic from the start. Sari was confused to see Alana who could be immediately familiar with Juita what else after Sari knew that Juita was the woman who had been betrothed to Rayan by Caterine.

“Enak. Is this you cooking?” Juita answered and asked Alana who was sitting opposite him.

“Cooked books and aunts. I just help a little.” Alana smiled.

“Come add again.”

“Temper Alana. I'll spend it all later.” Reply Juita accompanied by his laughter.

After dinner, Alana invited Juita to sit together in a chair that became Alana's favorite place every day if alone or with Rayan.

“Why did you refuse to be betrothed to Rayan?” Alana asked with a straight look ahead. When meeting Caterine, Juita had already said the reason for her parents also canceled the match. But Alana was not satisfied. Alana wants to hear a longer reason Juita does not want to be betrothed to Rayan, her husband.

Juita sighed. Juita turned his head and looked briefly at Alana who was sitting next to him then looked up at the star-drenched sky.

“I can't be hypocritical Alana. Rayanza is indeed an attractive man even almost perfect. But I'm not a crazy woman who wants to be a second wife either. As for my parents, they think the same as me. They also do not want to have a besan like mommy Caterine.”

Alana smile.

“In other words you are actually interested in my husband?” Ask Alana again.

“Honest Yes. Even until now. But again, I don't want to be disappointed either. I'm still sure there's a guy who might be a lot better than Rayan for me. Maybe she's my current lover.” Juita's smile spread both her shoulders.

“I'm still sane Alana.” Added again.

Alana turned to look at Juita who continued to look towards the sky. Alana likes Juita's open attitude. And Alana knew what Juita said was honest as it is. That's why Alana feels like a match for Juita. Although Alana was initially very furious because Juita had taken Rayan in front of her eyes that night.

“Oh yes, about last night I'm sorry. I don't think you're a jealous woman. I didn't mean to be bad. Only maybe I was too familiar with Rayan. Understandably, we have known for a long time.”

Alana laughs. Juita's apology reminded Alana of her silly attitude that even put her clothes in a suitcase. Alana even cried sobbing in Rayan's arms that night.

“It's very silly.” Said.

Juita laughed. Juita feels very compatible with Alana who is so calm even though he thinks Alana is also a little chatty.

“When did you return to America?” Ask Alana later.

“Besok noon. Would you like to drive me?” Juita answered looking at Alana who was also looking at him. Juita also asked Alana who was silent.

“Yah's.. I hope we can be good friends with Alana.” Juita Smile.

Alana smiled and nodded her head.

“I try asking Rayan later. Sorry, I haven't been allowed to drive my own car since I was pregnant. So must be escorts from husband.”

Juita laughed softly. Juita nodded his head understanding.

“Yah's.. I-i understand. It seems I have a lot to learn from you before I decide to.. Well. married maybe.”

“I'm not that good as Juita. Don't overdo it.”

“Have it, lest I have a bad prejudice against you Alana.”

Alana laughed when she heard it. This is the second time Alana has found it suitable to be friends with someone other than Michelle. Alana hopes Juita is not like Michelle who turns out to be only good in front of her.