Little Bride Alvaro

14. Pinang

"No way." Sean also did not believe what Alvaro had said. Let alone seeing how meeting after meeting Alvaro with Azlina that looks just a coincidence can grow love that fast, how is it possible?

"Why is it impossible?" Alvaro lifted his chin. Even though his cheeks were hot from the blows and slaps of his papa, he still looked up his head, acting a little arrogant towards Sean Paderson. "You think you're the only one who can be loved by a woman who's far below you? I can do it too."

Azlina was increasingly agitated by Alvaro's words, not understanding what was spoken between the two adult men. The man clasped Azlina's hand, then raised the hand upwards, showing off to everyone. "I will marry Azlina, without waiting for her graduation because we .. love each other," Alvaro said aloud regardless of Azlina's shocked expression.

Azlina wanted to buffer, dodging Alvaro's words. However, the grip of the hand felt tighter with the look of Alvaro's eyes that looked at him full of earnestness as if to signal that everything would be handled by the man well as long as Azlina would obey his words.

"So, this is why you always refuse to be betrothed to another woman, because you love an underage girl?" asked Agus who was also surprised by the reality. He did not expect that Alvaro was interested in young girls who had not even graduated from school.

"Yes, I can't marry another woman because in my heart there is already her. So, we're clandestinely in touch ....." Alvaro had not yet finished his words, Salwa came forward and slapped him.

One loud slap had managed to heat up his hand, as well as Alvaro's cheek until his palm was there. "Hiddenly related? What do you think my sister is, huh?! How dare you do this to my sister! She had big ideals that she wanted to achieve, not the shameless girl forging secret love with an adult man! Did you ever ask his wish before you did this to my sister, huh?!"

Salwa who is famous for being patient actually does not accept the words of Alvaro. The man had already smeared his name in Salwa's heart. Having bad memories with Alvaro makes Salwa sure that the man is targeting his sister just for fun, not a love like what the man had declared to everyone.

Salwa did not want Azlina to be locked up in such a marriage. Azlina has great aspirations to become a famous designer. She wants to join the Aurora Event Organizer to design a wedding dress someday. Until this unwanted incident happens, Azlina will definitely have difficulty reaching her goal.

Sean arrests Salwa when the woman wants to attack Alvaro again. He hugged Salwa, calming his wife. Sean understood how Salwa felt as the eldest brother. He felt responsible for protecting his younger siblings especially Azlina who was the youngest sister who became the darling of Salwa and her two brothers.

Sean led Salwa out of the room, trying to negotiate the matter to Salwa with a calm mind and a cool head. The words of Alvaro who loves underage girls make Sean remember himself. He did the same thing, loving underage girls by marrying her without waiting for her age to mature.

Agus' wife, Rani, who had just been silent to watch her son being judged by many people came forward. He looked at Alvaro as well as Azlina in turn. The girl just looked down with a deathly face mixed in shame. Then, Rani touched Azlina's shoulder full of tenderness making the girl look up at her face.

"Darling, don't you mind being part of our family?"

The attitude full of gentleness made Azlina confused what to say. The family? No way, he still wants to go to school. He still wants to feel freedom. He does not want to be like Sister Salwa who married at a young age with a lot of suffering. He wants to live his youth like his friends. Until the words of Aunt Rani again made Azlina can not think of anything else but. "Tante knows that you still want to continue your education, but Aunty as Mama Alvaro also does not want to lose you. We will support whatever will be your decision by continuing your ideals even though you are married to Alvaro. Aunt please, take this offer!"

Not only Azlina, Papa Agus and Alvaro, but also Azlina's two older brothers, Ahsan and Alfatih were also surprised by the request of Aunt Rani.

"August ...." Azlina wanted to cry, but the movement of Aunt Rani was quite fast by hugging the girl full of gentleness.

"Don't cry! Aunt just wants to see you guys happy. You know, Alvaro never wanted to marry any woman Om and Aunt chose, and it turns out he chose you. Auntie's sure Auntie's son will make you happy, honey."

Given how Alvaro was depressed when he lost Salwa made Aunt Rani more persistent in persuading Azlina to want to marry her son. He does not want Alvaro to become as desperate as he used to be, so when Alvaro says he loves Azlina, Aunt Rani goes to great lengths to bring Azlina into his family, no matter what.

"For both your parents, Om and Aunt will take care of it. We promise to get your parents' blessing as soon as possible" said Aunt Rani again by stroking Azlina's hair.

Alvaro, who sees his mother's closeness to Azlina, can only grimace, realizing that his decision will backfire on his own. Oh, no, it looks like he's going to be hard to bring Almeera into his family.