LIEGE

TELLING THE TRUTH

Erina looks confused. From earlier he paced back and forth in front of Andrew's room, the daddy. His behavior certainly made Kimmy, Andrew's secretary and nephew, astonished.

"Sister Erin, if you want to see Andrew come in directly, no more guests, really."

"Hmmm...." Erina hesitates to knock on Andrew's door.

"Sister Erin why the hell? Kok kayak cat want to be born," asked Kimmy wonder.

"Kim, is Aunt Michelle back yet? Where's Sonya's sister going?"

"Mama and papa are just back in a month. If Sonya's brother is still in service in Makassar until next week. Brother there need to be with them? Call me brother."

"Hmm. don't do it. It's not good talking on the phone."

"Sister Erin is the same story as Kimmy. Who knows if Kimmy can help." Erina looked at the 19-year-old girl standing before her. The little girl who used to be called a baby by her siblings, including herself.

"You're still a baby."

"That's right, brother Erin. Kimmy has been around for almost 20 years. Not a baby anymore."

"That's why you're still a kid. You don't understand adult business."

"Hmm.. Is it marriage?" ask Kimmy curious. "Sister Erin wants to be fooled? Who's the same brother?"

"Huuu. kok know you!" Erin scrambles Kimmy's hair.

"Sister Erin! Kimmy's hair is a mess, right!" Kimmy in the fog dodged Erina's hand.

The noise caught Andrew's attention. Shortly afterwards Andrew poked his head from inside the room.

"What the hell are you guys fussing over here? Like a child," Andrew scolded while looking at the two in turn.

"Sister Erin nih om," Kimmy.

"Tumben you're here, Rin? Usually daddy has to call you here first."

"Om, it's like Erin's sister wants to talk about something like Andrew" said Kimmy. Erina immediately glared at Kimmy. His mouth said the word 'Ember' without a sound to Kimmy.

"Certainly rin? Let's go into daddy's room. Kim, while hold all the incoming calls for the next hour."

"OK boss!" kimmy sahut while giving his thumbs. "So, be honest if you don't want to be fooled."

Kimmy hurriedly ran away before her hair was ruffled back by Erina.

"Sit, Rin. You want a drink?" bargain Andrew while stepping towards the mini bar in his office.

"Hmm. no dad," Erina refused.

"Related?" Erina nodded. "Tumbens. Usually without daddy tell you to take it yourself."

"You're trying to stop drinking, dad."

Andrew immediately turned to look at Erina with a look of astonishment.

"Really's? Why?"

"It's okay. I just want to stop drinking alcohol."

"Hmm.. is it because your lover Zafran forbade it?"

"That's one of the causes."

"Okay. You're an adult. I can decide what's best for you." Andrew canceled his intention to drink. Put a glass that has been filled on the table. "Daddy is sure you have a problem. About work?"

"Not."

"Relationships?" Erina hesitated.

"Zafran?" Erina nodded back.

"Is it good or bad?"

"How bad?"

"Really bad."

"You two broke up? Didn't you say that he will marry you?"

"Fail."

"Why? You don't love him? Or he's cheating on you?"

"I love him. He's not cheating on me. He loves me, still."

"Then what happen?"

"I can't marry him."

"Why? If you two really love each other, I guess there's no reason you can't marry him. Unless.... " Andrew did not continue his words. It seems he can guess the cause. Erina in his arms. Gently stroked the back of his beloved daughter. Erina, who never wanted to cry, finally sobbed in Andrew's arms.

"Dad, why doesn't God love Erin? Why is the world not fair to Erin? Why do they always hurt and leave Erin? What's Erin's fault?"

Andrew didn't answer, because he knew Erina didn't need an answer. Erina just wanted to vent all her turmoil. Behind her tomboyish and temperamental nature it turns out that Erina is just an ordinary girl who can be fragile too.

Andrew did not close his eyes about all the love stories of his beloved daughter. Even one of Erina's lovers had an affair with Andrew's secretary. Andrew took direct action to fire the two who happened to work at his company. Even Andrew had blacklisted both of them so they were difficult to find a job and were forced to move out of town to get a job.

All that Andrew did as a way to support the princess who almost committed suicide due to the affair. But one thing Andrew forgot that his little daughter also needed a warm embrace of the daddy. Andrew had only been trying to protect Erina's physique without figuring out how Erina's heart really was. It's only natural that Andrew feels Erina is tough. Because every time a breakup, Erina will return to toughen up even though she has to go through the drunk phase and force herself to work harder than usual.

When Erina is in a relationship with Zafran, it is not terbesit in the mind of Andrew that his daughter will again fail to maintain the relationship. Zafran is one of the longest after Gustav. Erina's relationship usually lasts only a year. Even since the beginning of their relationship Zafran has shown seriousness and had conveyed plans to step up to a more serious level.

Not once did Zafran participate in their big family event and be introduced as Erina's future husband. His pleasant carrying made their extended family receive Zafran with open arms, except for Eyang Fatma. Although not overtly rejecting Zafran, Eyang Fatma repeatedly stated that he would match Erina with Dipo.

"Then how?" ask Andrew. "Can Zafran not persuade his family?"

Erina shook her head weakly.

"Rin, you're not young anymore. It's time you got married. You know that mommy can't wait to carry a grandchild. Daddy also wants to retire and give up this company to you."

"Dad, the company's business is not dependent on Erin's status. Even according to Erin with the status of a single like now, it makes it easier for Erina to expand and focus on work. If Erin gets married, it's hard for Erin to develop a daddy's company."

"In fact, we feel worried. daddy and mom are worried about your health. If you work, you forget time. If there is a life partner, someone will remind and take care of you" explained Andrew. "At least you have someone to lean on."

"I have you and mom" Erina replied.

"We can't always be with you"

"Daddy and mommy are healthy. Still strong. You'll live another 100 years. You'll see Erin achieve success."

"Rin, we have plans to move to Texas. Your grandpa needs me. You know after granny, she was often sickly. As an oldest, I need to go back and achieve him."

Erina was disturbed to hear Andrew's words. He understood Andrew's wishes. Not once twice did the father say this. Andrew once said he wanted to help his parents take care of their farm. As the eldest son and only son, the responsibility of continuing the farm rests with Andrew.

"I'll be okay if you two want to move there. I'm a grown-up woman. I'm not a kid anymore."

"We're not okay. Especially your mom's. She'll refuse to move until you have someone to guard you."

"Geez dad, Erin can hire some bodyguards if mommy is worried."

"It's not something to debate. We want you to marry someone that will take care and love you as we love you."

"What ifs.... Zafran can't marry me?" ask Erina slowly.

"You have to find another man or marry Dipo" replied Andrew straightforwardly.

"Dipo's? NO!" reject Erina. "Erin did not want to marry him. Please dad, don't make Erin get married anytime soon."

"Daddy give you six months. It's up to you whether to persuade Zafran or find another man" Andrew said. Erina still wants to argue but seeing her body language she knows Andrew does not want to be denied.

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