It Turns out I'm the Second

Ch.6 Decision

That afternoon, Nanda unceasingly glanced at the movement of the clockwork. Nanda grumbled, why is the movement of the clock so fast, he thought because he had not found the right solution.

"Nda, what did Miss Lavina say to you?" suddenly Alfi was already standing beside the dreamy Nanda.

"Eh, brother Alfie. Didn't say anything. Just discuss my work." lied Nanda while grinning widely.

Alfi frowned, unsure of Nanda's answer. But unfortunately he could not guess what they were talking about.

"Yes, continue working there. No, there are new guests into table 17" he said then Nanda nodded and began to move back to serve the cafe customers.

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"Gathan exists?" asked Freya who suddenly stood in front of Dona, Gathan's secretary.

"Eh, mom! Mr. Gathan is still in the meeting room, ma'am. Maybe it'll be over soon." Dona said politely.

Then without further ado, Freya walked into Gathan's room and threw herself on the sofa of the room. His eyes focused on the ceiling. His mind glared somewhere until unconsciously Gathan had entered his room.

Gathan only scrunched his forehead as he looked at the dreamy Freya until he was unaware of her arrival.

"Freya .." call Gathan.

Freya flinched when she heard the stern voice of Gathan Adriano Tjokroaminoto. Freya even blinked her eyes worried that she was hallucinating.

"Ah, dear. You just finished?" asked Freya in a spoiled tone of voice. Then he went up and kissed Gathan's cheek. Gathan was silent with his face flat. There was no reaction at all let alone intending to return the kiss that made Freya snort annoyed. "Ck .. You can't be anything but romantic with me." Freya's scolding was upset that Gathan was always cold and flat, almost expressionless.

Gathan just sighed tiredly without saying anything.

Freya who understands the nature of Gathan can not do anything. Luckily whatever other Freya's wishes were fulfilled, he thought.

"What do you want to come here? Is your money out?" tanya Gathan unceremoniously made Freya's heart goosebumps. It was like Freya was strangling her iceberg husband, but she was already a darling. After all, she did not want to suddenly get the title of widow even though it was actually delicious, because if Gathan was gone then all his property would have fallen into her hands.

"Do you think I want to see you just for the money?" ketus Freya while blasting her lips

"Want to?"

"Darling, when are you going to officiate our marriage? I've been caught off guard by the mistress of officials by my friends." he lamented as he wrestled spoiled in Gathan's arm. Meanwhile, Gathan was busy checking the results of the meeting.

"Sway? It's the same I admit that I'm an official's mistress." Freya scolded.

"Well, if you don't listen to my advice, don't bother. Just ignore them." he said indifferently.

"Gathan!" freya was upset. "What a hard thing for you to inaugurate our marriage by making a reception as big as possible. What if people knew you had a wife you only married in series, aren't you ashamed?"

Gathan pinched his temple, arguing with Freya was never ending. Though all he wanted was to do, only one could not, officially inaugurate his marriage legally and create a reception party because he still respects his parents. Currently neither his mother nor his papa has given his blessing, then how can he marry Freya officially. Not to mention the threat of his parents who will withdraw all the treasures and facilities he has despite the results of his hard work there but still the threat of his parents was never fooling around.

"Well I inaugurate our wedding and make a big wedding, but after that are you ready to be poor? You remind me of my master's menace? They're going to uproot all my facilities, kick me in as heir, and take all what I have, are you ready? When you're ready will I make all your wishes come true? I don't care about living poor, but you? What willing?" cecar Gathan with a tone of emphasis. He wanted Freya to understand that her wish was not that easy.

Freya fell silent because what Gathan said was all true. 'All this was because of the two old Bangka.' Freya growled inwardly. 'I only have one way to melt the hearts of his parents, but how while the two old men are very difficult to approach.' Freya's mind .

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15 Minutes to 5 o'clock means there is little time left for Nanda to think before making a decision. His heart was pounding violently, even the sweat began to wet his forehead to the palm of his hand. He was like a patient waiting for the verdict to be decided, really thrilling.

The hour hand keeps rolling, until the long-awaited time has arrived. He was in front of Lavina's room. Nanda's hands were squeezing each other, he was really nervous right now. Then he took off the hand and held the door handle while neutralizing his heart. He has made a decision. He will take all the risks ahead of him.

"Bismilbornrahmanirrahim. O Allah, may the decision I make be the best decision" he said expectantly.

Then Nanda went into Lavina's room and immediately took a place to sit on the sofa that Lavina had welcomed.

"How'd you decide? I hope your mother will accept my offer." said Lavina.

"Mom, but why me? Why did you choose me? You know, I was just a poor girl growing up in an orphanage. My education is also low, just limited to High School is not worth it with the son of the mother who must have a high education, insightful, even I am sure he must be handsome because the mother is very beautiful. As for me, it has no privileges. Not beautiful and graceful" she said humbled as she looked at her own appearance.

"If we only judge physically, then nothing will be perfect in this world. If we meet someone beautiful and handsome, then rest assured there will be more beautiful and handsome people, but what I see from you is your kindness. You're very pretty too, Nanda. Without polish and just a simple dress, you already look beautiful. Especially with the polish, I'm sure people won't even be able to turn their faces away from you. Don't judge yourself, Nanda!" lavina explained at length. "So what's your decision?" ask Lavina again.

Nanda took a deep breath and exhaled slowly, "Bismilahirrahmanirrahim. All right, ma'am, I got an offer from mom. For the sake of Rieke's mother and sisters, I am willing to marry my mother's child" he said clearly and steadily.

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