
In between moments of silence because there was no chatter, Ela fell asleep in the car. He continued to fall asleep until Elmer stopped his car in the yard of Ela's house.
When Ela opened her eyes, she immediately glared at Elmer. He should have sent Elmer first to go home alone. Why even like this? Ela immediately panicked.
Moreover, he had seen his papa coming out from inside the house. Must be waiting for him to come home.
"Elmer!" go to Elmer. He wanted to pinch Elmer's hand. But he didn't.
"Duh! How's this!"
"Where the hell is Ela? Yes just get down from the car, the way to the house is done. Why should I be scared and nervous?"
Elmer could easily have said that because he didn't know that actually Ela didn't ask permission from her papa.
"I didn't ask papa for permission, just to mama doang!"
"WHAT!"
Elmer was also nervous. She was afraid to get out of Ela's car. But a knock on the windshield of the car was clearly heard in his ear.
Foul up!
Elmer opened the car door and smiled at Ela. He had completely forgotten that the aura of his future father-in-law was extremely terrifying. Moreover, his eyes filled with suspicion towards her.
"Annu ... Em ... Sorry, Om," Elmer spoke so nervously.
"Why apologize? What did you do wrong?" asked Papa Richard who seemed intimidating.
When he saw Ela coming out of the door of the other car, Papa Richard immediately told Ela to enter the house. He's like this because he already knows the truth from his daughter who didn't come home last night.
"I'm sorry Mama, Ela. Mama slipped this morning," said Mama Naya.
"No papa Ma. Papa will also know sooner or later."
When Ela was about to walk into the house. Ela's hand was intercepted by Mama Naya to see what her father was going to do.
"It should be that if you have manners, come and ask permission from me if you want to bring my daughter! It's not like this that goes silently!"
Elmer's still not picking. Honestly, it feels so scary.
Elmer squeezes the fingers of his own hand. Then tell Richard the truth. About the threat to Ela if she doesn't come to see him. He's gonna propose to Ela's house.
"Just come home, I won't accept your proposal for my son."
"Why Om? Is there something wrong with me?" asked Elmer who was astonished by Richard's reply.
"Nothing's wrong. If you say established, you look very established. From the looks of it is also okay to be my daughter-in-law. But I can't accept that my son will be the subject of bad gossip again by the fans of your bars. So don't expect you to get my daughter."
Richard had already walked away from before Elmer but he immediately turned around again.
"Get me the key to Ela's car in your hand" Richard said, and left completely.
Elmer stayed there for a long time. He stared at the door hoping Ela would come out and see him for a while. Hope will remain hope. Elmer went on foot out of that residential area. He called Sam to pick him up.
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Inside the house, Ela is being tried by her father. Even to look at her face, Ela felt unable.
"Ela, why don't you be honest with me? What exactly is your relationship with the actor? Why do you seem to be getting closer? Do you have feelings for her? Answer papa, Ela!" Richard slightly raised his tone.
Naya who was next to Richard stroked Richard's back plan so as not to get emotional.
"I don't have anything to do with him, Pa. We're just work partners" Ela replied.
"Partners? But until the holidays together? What's that like?" ask Richard again.
Ela was really confused as to how to explain to her papa. He had to say Elmer wanted to propose to him, too. It's not possible either.
Richard had heard the story from Elmer, but Ela had no idea.
"Where to go to the room!" Richard's orders. She complied and went to her room.
In the living room, Naya advises her husband not to be too possessive of Ela.
"It doesn't have to be like that Pa. I could see there was great love from Elmer's eyes to Ela's. Let them get close to each other. Don't get in the way of this. Your mom used to be indiscriminate about who I was and my background. There are handsome and well-established men who like our children. He wants to fight, but why don't you agree? Should agree. Remember, Ela's age is already 3 heads. He was more than ready to get married. Anyway if papa disagrees, mama agrees."
Naya looked at Richard with a sharp glance then left from there leaving Richard alone.
Richard breathed heavily.
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Elmer landed his body to sit on the sofa. He leaned his head on the end of his couch.
"Did something happen at Ela's? Looks like your face is so grim. I can't guess."
I heard heavy breathing from Elmer. He spoke with closed eyes.
"It looks like Richard doesn't like me. He openly refused me to be his daughter-in-law. I got confused using the way moreover I have to melt Ela's heart. Where time passes by is getting faster. Huh!"
Elmer got a clap of Sam's hand on his shoulder.
"Patiently yes, this is a test from the prospective in-laws for his future son-in-law. You have to stay confident and passionate if you're really serious about Ela. Just stone if every day I have to test it will definitely melt. It must be the heart of Richard too. Enjoy the process."
Elmer no longer spoke. He looked at Sam's speech. That's right what Sam said. He must be more active and fight again to get Ela.
"By the way about my work schedule. Tomorrow I want a day off, you set all my schedules! I want to lie all day."
Sam smiled wryly. Again, he was annoyed by Elmer. He had to lobby the company to change Elmer's schedule. If not troublesome, it is not Elmer's name. I don't know, how will it be if Ela and Elmer come together. He might be getting more bothered. Huh!
"Please get me a drink, I'm thirsty for hours driving!" pinta Elmer to Sam.
Sam according. Shortly afterwards Sam gives a glass of water to Elmer. Elmer quickly took a quick sip.
"Are you hungry?" ask Elmer.
"A little bit" replied Sam.
"Order online meals! I'm so hungry. It takes extra energy to be able to melt the heart of the child and the father. Quickly order."
Sam could only obey. He also ordered some of Elmer's favorite food menu and himself. Now they wait for the food to come.
"It's paid right?" ask Elmer.
Sam nodded.
"Good, don't ask for a change. I'm paying for the wedding!"
"Married, married, not yet!"
Elmer immediately pursed his lips.
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