Like Rubbish

Chapters 19.

After dinner, Joseph entered his study. There Willy had been standing waiting.

Ceklek !! the door opened and closed immediately. Joseph walked up to his chair. Willy bowed respectfully, "Good night, sir ! this document contains all the information about your lady. I've read it first, as you ordered. Do you want to see it too, or let me just explain ?"

"Let me read it myself. You can sit." Joseph took the document on the table and opened it.

"But you better be mentally prepared. Looks like you're going to deal back with one of those guys you don't like."

Joseph looked up and frowned, "Who do you mean ?"

"You will know after reading it." Willy bowed respectfully then sat down before his master.

Various thoughts filled his head. The personal assistant was also uneasy when he learned of Andini's past. The girl that his boss liked was Mr. Daniel's biological son, the man who had just been kicked out of the Company for cheating. Joseph did not like Mr. Daniel and did not want to be involved with him anymore. How did master Joseph feel after knowing this great secret ?

Joseph read every word in the document in his hand. More or less information is listed, among others, about the biodata and the girl's past.

Andini Wiranata was born about twenty-three years ago in a small village. He was born out of wedlock. Her mother, Lastri Maryati, was never married in her lifetime. When people found out the woman was pregnant without a husband, they shunned her and blasphemed her. Even his family would not consider him. Therefore, Lastri lives alone in a small rented house to take care of Andini. To make ends meet, Lastri worked as a laundry washer in his neighbor's house.

When Andini was six years old, her mother died from drifting in the river. All his family no one wants to accommodate little Andini. Finally Andini's uncle took her to his father's house. A rich man who has a family named Daniel Wiranata, is a man who impregnates Lastri but does not want to marry and recognize Andini as a child.

But for some reason, Daniel and his wife finally allowed Andini to stay with them. But they were never good to the boy. Andini was placed in a narrow room alone. She was made a maid in her own father's house.

For education issues, the girl was only schooled until Junior High. It wasn't even in a high school. Daniel and his wife did not want to spend a lot of money for Andini. Never mind for school, they even buy clothes only once a year for the child.

Joseph clenched his hands with all his might. When he found out the girl he loved turned out to get a lot of unfair treatment in his life.

"Is Daniel really Andini's father ? you checked it out ?"

"Already, sir. That man is your miss's real father."

Joseph threw the document to the side. He hasn't even read it all. Joseph rose from his seat. "If I had known earlier, then I would have beaten the man all out. But, it's not too late, is it ?! Will, take me to the son of a bitch's house !" Joseph stepped up but his assistant came in.

"Don't act rashly, sir ! if you come and beat it, then your reputation will be destroyed and it will be very influential on the Company. In addition, the lady will also be sad if she finds out that her father beat you up. Maybe even the lady will hate you. Even though Daniel was a cruel father, but miss loved him very much."

Joseph turned and returned to his chair. But before sitting down, he beat up his desk many times. His bruised hands and bleeding completely he did not feel. "Man jerkkkkk !"

Willy moves to retrieve the P3K box and treat his master's wounds. "Sir, promise not to hurt your hand again just because a useless man like Daniel. Let me beat him for you myself."

"No, I'm the one who should teach him a lesson."

"Don't, sir ! as I said earlier, do not let your image be bad, especially in front of the lady. So, what's your next plan ?"

"What plan ?"

"You love the child of a man you don't like. What are you going to do ?"

Yusuf remained silent. How can his assistant know his feelings, and he never tells ?

Willy stood up and put the P3K box back in place. "If you really love your lady, then fight to get her. If necessary, apply as soon as possible before any other man will get ahead of you." Sit in front of his master.

"Will he accept me ? I don't know how she feels yet." Joseph lowered his face.

"You'll never know if you're just keeping quiet."

"What is 26 years old, is the right age for a man to get married ?"

"It's not about age, it's a matter of the heart. If you're ready to get married, it should be done."

Joseph looked down and remained silent. Maybe his assistant's words were true. Suddenly his mind is turned on Andini's mother. "Will, I don't understand. If Bu Lastri died in his village, why is his grave in this town ?" his confused face looked at Willy.

"Village no one wants to accept Bu Lastri's body. Mr. Lukman, the lady's uncle brought the body to this city, handed over to Mr. Daniel. With the same threat he gave the miss to his real father. Finally his mother miss is buried in the same TPU as the late Mr. Hans."

Joseph was not inexhaustible with the thoughts of those who were sometimes only able to judge others. Don't want to know and care about what's really going on. As if blaspheming even let the body of Bu Lastri stuck. Where is their conscience ? Not even the family of Bu Lastri himself, no one defended him.

***

Yusuf sat on the sofa next to Ms. Merly. He cried while holding the hand of his grandson wrapped in bandages. "Your hand why did it get like this ?" even the old man blew Joseph's hand so that the pain and pain felt by his grandson could be lost.

"Don't worry too much, Oma ! Joseph is fine." Removing her hand from Ms. Merly's. "The sick one's here." His index finger is directed to the chest.

Ms. Merly frowned, "You mean ?"

Yusuf smiled and lowered his head, "Oma, does it matter if I want to get married as soon as possible ?"

Oma's eyes widened, and then laughed happily. "Oma's granddaughter wants to get married ? what woman has made you fall in love is Andini ?"

Joseph looked up, his face reddened. "Why does Oma think so ?"

"This oma is old, a lot of experience. Know if you like each other. If that's true, propose to him ! Oma will support." Ms. Merly patted her granddaughter's shoulder gently.

"Mama and papa ? can they go home to accompany Joseph ?" his face was hopeful.

"Oma will help you talk to them if you're embarrassed. Oma was sure they would be here as soon as they heard this happy news."

"Thank you, Oma !" Joseph hugged his grandmother's body.

Ms. Merly was very happy and moved. He had indeed thought that his first granddaughter was interested in Andini. Ms. Merly had no issue at all about the girl's social status. One thing he believed in was that Joseph chose a good girl. He no longer needed to test anything on Andini. Unwilling to repeat the mistake when testing his son-in-law, Suci. Ms. Merly does not want to hurt Andini as she did to her son's wife.

***

Joseph smiled sweetly making Andini's heart jump. "An, are you.want to see Oma ?" one of his hands scratched his non-itchy nape. His gaze was shifted in another direction, so that his embarrassment could be hidden.

Andini looked down but her smile was beautiful. "Yes, I want to meet Oma. What's...Oma hasn't slept ?"

"Yet. Just go in ! Oma must be happy to see one of her grandchildren coming." Joseph gave a smile, his eyes still shifting.

Andini. Didn't you hear wrong ? she's one of Merly's grandchildren ? did Oma really already think of him as a grandson ? if so, then Andini is very grateful and happy.

Inadvertently his eyes caught the strangeness in the man in front of him. Joseph's right hand was bandaged. Why did he just realize it ? but at dinner, the hand was still fine. Then why is it bandaged so now ?

Andini reflexes holding Joseph's hand. "Your hand is hurt ? when ? why ? why not tell me ?" the girl is not good at covering up her worries.

Yusuf smiled, "When you become my wife, I will definitely tell you everything that happened to me. Good night, beautiful !" he took off his hand and blinked one eye before leaving.

Andini. He was completely shocked to hear the man's words. His naughty blink made Andini's heart feel out of place.

What does that mean ? does he intend to make me his wife ? ahhhh, no way ! it looks like my ears are broken. I must have heard wrong !

Andini patted her forehead hard. Waking himself up from the world of hallucinations.

Andini knocked on the door and immediately entered Oma's room after getting permission. He's sitting next to Ms. Merly.

"Here, what a coincidence you're here. Oma wants an important conversation."

"Chat what, Oma ?"

Ms. Merly looked at him deeply, "If there was a man who seriously wanted to marry you, loved and wanted to always protect you, would you accept ?"

"I mean Oma ? indeed, which stupid man wants to have an ugly wife and come from the lower class like me ?" the girl was embarrassed and pessimistic.

"Joseph !"

Deggs ! andini's heart rages. He stared deeply at the old man who had just spoken. "Oma, don't joke ! this is not funny !"

"Andini, Oma is very serious. Yusuf spoke to Oma. He said he wanted to propose to you soon. And Oma is sure that you like Joseph too."

Andini looked embarrassed. His face was red, a smile of happiness emanated from his lips. "Who doesn't like a guy like him ? but, I feel unworthy for a man like a granddaughter of oma. I have a lot of flaws." The pessimistic face reappeared.

"Everyone has flaws. But according to Oma, you are a good girl. Joseph couldn't have been interested in you if you didn't have the advantage. Clearly, Oma will support your relationship. That if you will accept Joseph, otherwise Oma will find another girl." Oma was a little teasing.

"Okay, Oma ! Andini was willing to marry Joseph. But, how ? I don't have any family anymore."

"Yusuf told me everything. Later after his parents come to Indonesia, we'll meet your real father."

Andini turned, "Did Joseph know who my real father was, Oma ?"

Oma nodded, "He knows all the origins of your life. That doesn't matter. Let's hug Oma !" his hands stretched out waiting for Andini's welcome.

Both cuddle. Andini is so happy tonight. He had indeed dreamed of obtaining a handsome and kind-hearted prince like Joseph. But never expected that the dream would come true. But now everything is in sight.

Although he wondered why the man could know his past, it did not disturb his love.

***

In the dining room. Suddenly there was only Joseph and Andini there. Oma and the twins had breakfast in their rooms. The atmosphere looks awkward. Both are ashamed. Sometimes Joseph looked at the girl in front of him. When Dini accidentally looked at him, the handsome man smiled very sweetly. The girl in front of him replied with a nervous smile.

Andini immediately looked down back. He took the drinking water next to him. Chugging it until it's over. Maybe that's one way to get rid of nervousness. Not usually, this morning he was lazy to eat. Suddenly his stomach felt full just because of being alone with a handsome man who might soon marry him.

Andini screamed in her heart. There was still a sense of disbelief if the man before her intended to propose to her. If it is true what Oma said, it means that someday I will always be with him. More often, longer and closer to Joseph ! oh my God, just imagining makes me tremble !

Joseph caught the nervousness of the attitude of the girl. He just smiled, Andini must have known the plan Yusuf wanted to propose to him. He tried to calm down to talk. "An, Oma must have talked to you last night about something important."

"About what ?" the girl pretended to be so shy. She forced her to chew the food that was on her plate.

Joseph looked at him. "About my intention to propose to you. Do you mind ?"

Andini chokes, "Uhukkk Uhukkk !!!" holding his chest that kept coughing.

Joseph got up from his seat and approached Andini. He gave her water and helped her drink. "Is it better ?" patting Andini's back.

He released his breath of relief. Finally his chest calmed down. "It healed. Thank you !"

Joseph whispered right in Andini's ear, "Together my future wife !" back to his chair.

Joseph saw the girl in front of him staring. Really adorable ! come on Yusuf, now focus on eating before your madness recurs !

Andini is still hanging. His body feels frozen. The man was really good at getting her into a sudden heart attack. This is not a dream ! the man called her a future wife !

"Andini, until when are you going to be a statue ?" Joseph is still a messem. He talks while chewing.

"Ahhhh, yes ! I don't intend to be a statue forever. It's over, I'll eat !" the girl was wrong. He was currently eating in a hurry while looking down.

Joseph tried to hold back his laughter. That girl looks funny at the moment. It was truly magical, just seeing it like that, Joseph felt very happy. Love is beautiful !