
Chapter 30
“You all right?“
“I hope so. Some fractures, worth it for me.“
“And for me too, I guess. “
Linda sat beside Marco pensively.
“I hope, you didn't say it.“
“And what? Adding a new problem?! Your father obviously, wants us to get married!“
“Now what?“
“Now, I don't know. I think now, you should go home and take care of your wounds there.“
“You mean, we?“
“There will be no more of us. I'll stay temporarily lodged until this problem, resolved.“
“Great, really great! Now you're acting cowardly and avoiding me! Do you mean to ...!“
“Overnight's incident was my fault,“ said Linda cut off Marco's words.
“No, the ..!“
“Marco!“ linda said to draw Marco's attention.
“I want, we both forget it.“
“What do you mean!? There's no way I can act as if nothing happened between us and maybe right now, you're pregnant with my son!“
Linda was very surprised to hear Marco's words.
Is that true? He really must deny it!
“I've prevented that from happening,“ he said unknowingly.
“You, what?!“
“Then what did you expect!? I am a married woman!“ call Linda.
“Great, really great! You really never consider my opinion, yes ‘kan!? It's the same you killed, my son!“
“That's a precaution, Marco, not murder. Prevention of what should not happen. Besides, I feel so guilty for Daniel for what I did!“
“Connect him and marry me!“
“Cannot.“
“Why is it impossible?! What did you see from him?!“
“I love him, Marco. And what happened to us last night was just a mistake!“ squealed Linda in annoyance.
“For you maybe, but for me not!“
Marco checked his phone which read. He was powerless not to pick up his phone.
“Ya, Pa?“ sahut Marco's.
Linda's heart was beating very fast, waiting for Marco to say what Mr Widyaya told her.
Marco looked at Linda with a sigh.
“Alright, we'll come right now.“
Linda sighed softly hearing Marco's words.
“Papa want, we're home now.“
Linda just fell silent while nodding.
It feels like a pretty long journey, feels really fast at the moment. Before Linda managed to calm down, they had arrived at Mr. Widyaya's house and now they were sitting in front of Mr. Widyaya and waiting for punishment for their behavior.
“You see? All of this is congratulations on your marriage. And I'm sure your house is full of these words, too. How am I supposed to say all this, just a misunderstanding!? Do you intend to humiliate me!“ widyaya said loudly.
Linda felt like she was electrocuted hearing Mr Widyaya's words. He has tried to prepare himself, lost everything he has worked for so far and will accept Mr. Widyaya's punishment by obeying whatever it is.
“No, can't!“ widyaya said while sighing heavily.
“You must keep this charade for good.“
“What does that mean?“ ask Linda slowly.
“You must prevent your husband from coming to this city and you must stay with Marco at least until we can plan the next one for both of you.“
“But ..“
“You can go home a day or two whenever you want but you still have to come back! Anyway we have a business agreement, Ms. Linda.“
Linda let out a heavy sigh hearing Mr. Widyaya use a formal sentence on her.
“But ..“
I want it to feel Linda answered no but she is sure everything will increase runyam especially with the events last night.
“Yah Sir, I will try.“
“And you have to make sure that happens!“
Again Linda answered yes with resignation.
“I'm really disappointed in you Linda because I expect a lot from you!“
Linda just lowered her head.
“But you guys …? Stay together, yes ‘kan?!“
“It ...?“
“We sleep in different rooms,“ between Linda fast.
“Different rooms?!“
“Until last night,“ sahut Marco.
Linda really did not expect Marco to say that to her father.
“Do you guys already have Linda's child?“
“Not yet, Mr.“
“So, no more problems! Linda, you must divorce your husband and marry Marco.“ immediately
“Wait, sir. Sorry but that, can't I do!“ protest Linda quickly.
“Do you guys use protectors last night?“
“Iya!“ said Linda.
“No,“ says Marco.
Marco and Linda looked at each other.
“What does this mean? Wear it or not?!"
“I did not use Papa's protector and the possibility of Linda getting pregnant, there will definitely be.“
“But I've taken a pill that will prevent that from happening!“
Later after I go to the office again, Linda added inwardly.
She had intended to take a preventive pill from the pharmacy but based on what the officer had told her, the pill she bought could make her baby disabled if it could survive, even if it was true until she became pregnant!
Linda really hoped to be sure as soon as possible but to the annoyance, she had to wait for about two weeks to find out the results, so she had not taken the pill.
“Good, so now what do you want?“
“I just hope Marco can forget all the things that happened last night and although we will continue this charade, I will stay in the inn for a while.“
“I think about it, it's impossible. What would people say if you stayed apart from Marco? You should stay with Marco. Maybe some days, there will come journalists from the wedding media who will cover your household life. They'll also take pictures of your bridal room and I hope you don't screw this up! Is this clear Linda? Marco?“
“But how can we do all that? We're not really married?“ linda asked in despair.
“That you should talk about yourself. And if you ever really decide to make this charade a real wedding, I hope I am the one who first heard it!“
“It won't happen!“ linda said quickly.
“Definitely!“ marco quickly.
Linda rubbed her forehead.
“Linda get back with the driver, I have to talk to Marco.“
Linda, excuse me and go back to her office.
“You love him?“
“You think Pa? Of course I love him. I'm crazy about him! I wanted last night to be a new chapter in our lives but ..“
“You have already managed to do it once. Although the effort this time has not been fruitful but you can try it next time!“ widyaya said as she patted her son's cheek.
“Meaning Papa? Does Papa want me and Linda to get married?!“
“You guys ‘kan are married? It's just that the party will be postponed until you convince Linda. You thought I'd just stay quiet to see you lose the woman you love! Think again, then. Why would I bother to keep all this charade!“
“But Pa, I think ...?“
“My good name? It's easy enough for me to give a reasonable rebuttal. Already, now try! It's all in your hands now. Conquer him!“
“Papa, I love you!“ marco said as he hugged his father.
“I already know.“