ILLUSIANA (CONTRACT MARRIAGE)

CHAPTER 37

Quietly Ferdian and Lusi sat side by side waiting in the dining room. In front of already lay a complete dish on the table.

Cantika climbed the stairs one by one approaching them. His face looked fresher as he had just cleaned up.

The girl shook herself in the chair directly opposite Luci. At first glance he smiled at Luci but still showed his cynical attitude.

In silence the three enjoyed the dinner with a bland atmosphere. The awkward and stiff attitude was so thick felt.

Especially with Lusi who felt uncomfortable to see the look of Cantika's face that was so cold and flat on him.

“Kak Lusi, what college major?“ Cantika opened the conversation.

“Ohh, economics department management,” replied Lusi briefly tried to smile even though he looked nervous.

“Good, same as me. By the way, how old is Kak Lusi? I think he's still young, huh?”

“I'm twenty-one years.”

“Ooo, means one year younger than me. I'm twenty-two years,” Cantika said later.

Lusi nodded with an forced smile.

“Kak Ferdian has changed course? Do you like young people the same? Sister so kayak pedho.pil, you know?” sindir Cantika, made Ferdian choke on hearing it.

Ferdian turned to Cantika after drinking a glass of water. Cantika's tone felt very piercing in Luci's ear.

To be honest he was offended by Cantika's words. But he can what? He just glanced at Ferdian next to him

“Emang why? Can't you marry a 21-year-old girl? His age is qualified to get married" Ferdian said, sounding dislikeful.

“Yaaa. It is possible to do it, Brother. I'm just a little surprised for Brother's taste this time.” Cantika glanced at the sinister looking down Lusi, playing his cutlery.

Ferdian finds out Lusi's anger next to him. He knew what the girl was feeling now. Uncomfortable, just as he felt.

“How was your lecture? When graduated?” Ferdian diverted the conversation. Trying to get rid of the uncomfortable atmosphere between them.

“Hopefully next year, Brother. Doain. I also want to graduate quickly so I can help Brother take care of our company.”

“Aamiinn. Was right. Brother does need you in our company.”

“Ehmm, what about Lusi? After graduation, what is also the role of managing our company, brother?" Back, Cantika turned to Lusi who was still silent opposite her.

Ferdian looked at Lucia. “Yes, it's up to Lusi how. I'm okay if Lusi wants.”

“But if the wife intervenes in the affairs of the husband's work I feel less ethical in the eyes of the employees, Brother. Do not let management be confused because there are two decision makers later.” Cantika's spicy answer is very striking bathin Lusi.

“Sorry, I haven't thought that way myself, Cantika. I focus on finishing college first,” replied Lusi tried to be polite, although his heart was very offended by the words Cantika who was so upset.

“O yes, right too. But I salute you, Lusi. You can be married but focus on college. If I were you, maybe I'd rather finish college than get married. Enjoy our youth. If you are married, this is troublesome. The mind becomes split between college or household affairs. Fortunately you married Ferdian, the man was very understanding. Try if with other guys not necessarily you can free college like this. Especially on that campus, the guy is cool. Ouchuhh! If anyone has a crush on you how is it?” cantika said at length just to disturb the mood of Lusi.

'The 'understanding? Understanding what? Huh! Just escorted home with my own best friend was angry so much that I almost raped her, ' grumbled bathin Lusi annoyed.

“Sorry. I'm first yes, Cantika. Want to go to the room first to do college work,” pamit Lusi immediately. He could not bear to hear the ravings of Cantika who always insinuated him.

He quickly stepped towards his room, leaving Ferdian staring at Cantika with a sharp look.

“You anything at all, Cantika?“ namel Ferdian to his sister who casually peeled the apple without caring about the brother-in-law who was offended for his words.

“Why, Brother? Is there something wrong with me?” ask cantika lightly feel innocent.

“Many. What the hell did you mean by that?”

“Idiih! Ferdian is sensitive? I, will speak as I think."

“Yes, don't that's what he said. I don't have another topic!” ferdian Protest.

Cantika pursed her lips because she did not like getting scolding from her brother.

Ferdian turned his eyes. Didn't know how to spell out the right words to answer Cantika's question. For a reason he was not yet ready to give. Now he just fell silent.

“What's because there's something you have to account for him?” search Cantika.

“You mean?” Ferdian.

“Yaaa .. that's it! Pregnant,” replied Cantika while holding her stomach.

Ferdian was flabbergasted by what Cantika said. He turned his eyes to his sister. Once again he had to rack his brain to answer that difficult question. Then shake.

“Because of love...“ replied Ferdian while throwing a look in the other direction.

Cantika laughed and heard it. He knew his brother was lying to him.

“Come on, Brother. Don’t lie to me.”

“Yaa, it's up to you to believe or not.”

Cantika nodded her head at Ferdian with a myriad of question marks on her mind.

“What Lusi is just a runaway because sister failed to marry Kak Amanda?”

Ferdian raised his face and smiled faintly at his sister. Then shake steadily.

“Amanda is just my past. It doesn't matter!" said Ferdian ketus while getting up from the chair and left Cantika who still harbored curiosity about her brother's marriage with Lusi.

Ferdian opened the door. Looks like Lusi is lying face down while reading a book on the bed.

Seeing Ferdian enter the girl immediately got up and sat on the bedside.

“Mas, want to sleep? Let me sleep on that couch alone,” point Susi on the sofa next to the desk.

Ferdian simply shook his head while smiling gently at Susi. Then put yourself sitting next to Lusi who was only wearing shorts and a black t-shirt.

“Pardon my sister's attitude earlier, yes. I know you're offended,” said Ferdian slowly.

“Oohh, not pa-pa, Mas. I understand it. It's because Cantika and I don't know each other yet" said Luci sage with a sweet smile at Ferdian.

“I hope you two have enough time to get to know each other. He's a good boy kok.“

“Iya, Mas.”

Lusi nodded for a moment. Then take a pillow and roll and go to the sofa.

Ferdian scrunched his forehead to see Susi who put a pillow and bolster on the white sofa and lay down her body on it.

“You sleep here only. Let me be on the couch," prevent Ferdian.

But not influenced by Lusi. The girl even buried her head into the pillow and closed her eyes while hugging the bolster.

Ferdian bobbles his head at his behavior. But he let it go. Then he put his body on his back on the bed. His eyes could not be closed, just daydreaming staring at the dim ceiling of the room. His mind kept turning thinking about all the things he was facing.

The night is getting late. But he was not feeling sleepy yet. He turned to Lusi who was lying curled up on the sofa without a blanket.

Slowly he approached. He stared deeply at the peaceful-looking face of Luci sinking into the dreamland. She touched the girl's fingers gently and rubbed them slowly.

'I don't know if I'm in love with you. But for sure since you were here, I feel comfortable and my life has become more meaningful, ' whispered Ferdian.

Careful, he carried Lusi's body. The girl squirmed even though she was still sleeping so deeply. He threw her body into the bed. Then she covered her shoulders and let the girl continue her dream.

Replace him who lays down his body on the sofa. He sank his head into the pillow and closed his eyes, trying to reach his dream realm immediately.

Visual Cast: Cantika