LOVE THE RECEPTIONIST

52. Ask Restu

Dirga looked at Monaliza who got into Leon's car. There was an unease sneaking up in his heart. Not only that, Firans' words had crossed his mind.

Maybe the mother-to-be would prefer Leon over him. Leon does have many advantages over him, more sophisticated, handsome, and certainly much younger than him who has almost reached the age of thirty years.

"No need to be stared at, they're gone, let's go home" the newly arrived Firans nudged Dirga's arm with his arm.

Dirga turned to him, "didn't you bring your own car?" dirga asked his forehead.

"Do you think I want to go home with you? I'm just reminding you not to forget to go home looking at the lovers who have disappeared from your sight" Firans said, walking to the door of his car.

Before getting into his car, Firans stopped for a moment and turned to Dirga who was also ready to open the car door.

"I saw there was jealousy in your eyes. If you lose fast, you won't get your receptionist's clerk,"

"You think Dirga, Leon is Monaliza's lover, whenever they can get married if they get the blessing of Leon and Monaliza's parents."

"I've heard Leon's mother disapproves of their relationship, so you still have a loophole to get your future mother," firans said he remembered his first meeting with Leon's mother at the hospital.

"And don't complain to me, because I've reminded you of this Dirga," Firans then got into his car and sat behind the wheel.

Not waiting for long, Firans' car began to creep slowly leaving Dirga who was still haunted beside the door of his car that opened thinking of Firans' words that successfully disturbed him.

...***...

"Leon, is this your house?" asked Monaliza, she had not yet moved from her seat, staring at Leon's house from behind the car glass. They arrive in the spacious courtyard of Leon's house as night begins to fall.

"Yes Mona, I want to take you to see Mama and Papa" Leon said. He helps Monaliza remove the seatbelt from her body.

"Leon, I'm scared. I was nervous," Monaliza looked at Leon, her anxious face clearly visible.

"Don't be afraid Mona, you're with me. I'd like to get your father and mom's blessing to marry you."

"Will your parents accept me?" ask Monaliza doubtfully.

Leon smiled at his lover's words, his heart actually felt anxious, but his determination to marry Monaliza was already unanimous. He tried to calm down and ignore his anxiety.

Leon opens the car door for Monaliza, then extends his hand to help her lover out of the car cabin.

Despite his doubts, Monaliza finally welcomed Leon's hand. He stood beside the car staring at the magnificent building in front of him. This was the first time he stepped on his foot there, nervousness was attacking him.

"Relax Mona, I will always be by your side, we will face it together" said Leon who understood his lover's feelings, in his heart, he actually felt anxious and nervous. But he was still determined to bring Monaliza to meet her parents for a blessing. Without the blessing of his master, of course Bianka's mother, his future father-in-law would not give his blessing.

Leon hooked his fingers on Monaliza's fingers, hoping that what he did could calm her and Monaliza down more when she met her parents.

Monaliza followed Leon's footsteps, leading her into the mansion. In his heart, Monaliza never stopped amazed to see the big house wrapped in luxury like a palace in modern times.

From far away Monaliza had seen a couple sitting in the living room and noticed the arrival of herself and Leon.

"Good night Pa, Ma" said Leon, Monaliza who stood on her side was silent, her face still showing her nervousness.

"Good night" Leon's parents replied together. Leon was a little relieved to hear that.

Monaliza who gets unusual views from both Leon's parents gets even more nervous.

"Who's this girl you brought Leon with you?" ask Mr. Gamsonrich, Leon's father, this is the first time he has seen Monaliza.

"Monaliza Pa, Leon's lover," said Leon quickly made Mr. Gamsonrich a little surprised, but not with his wife.

"Your lover?" asked Mr. Gamsonrich in an affirmative tone, after he had looked at his wife with a confused look, but his wife was just flat to accept her husband's gaze.

"Yes Pa, Monaliza is Leon's lover." Leon said.

"Hmm, sit down first" said Mr. Gamsonrich, inviting Monaliza and his son.

"So what's the point of your coming to bring your lover here Leon?" asked Mr. Gamsonrich again, his gaze staring at Leon and Monaliza who were sitting in front of him.

"Leon asked Papa and Mama for their blessing to marry Monaliza" Leon replied without further ado.

"Can't be Leon!" madam Gamsonrich shouted suddenly, making Leon and her husband look at her. While Monaliza who had briefly glanced at Leon's mother immediately lowered her head in fear with a pounding heart.

"You can't marry this woman Leon, you can't" said Gamsonrich, trying to lower the volume.

"Ma, listen to Leon until he's done talking" Gamsonrich told his wife.

"Can't Pa. We have heard the intention of the coming of our son, "mistress Gamsonrich argued with a dislike face.

"Papa understood Ma, let Leon finish his words first" said Leon's father in his wise style as usual.

"Let's Leon, finish your purpose, Papa will hear it," said Mr. Gamsonrich to his son again, while Mrs Gamsonrich was seen snorting in annoyance.

"I'm asking Papa and Mama to propose to Monaliza for me, I want to marry her in the near future" Leon said, staring at his father expectantly.

Mr. Gamsonrich took a deep breath after hearing Leon's request, there was a heavy feeling when he had to decide what to say to his proud son.

"Leon, forgive Papa. Papa can't propose to Monaliza for you," said the middle-aged man carefully as he stared at Leon and Mlnaliza alternately.

"Why Pa?" leon asked impatiently.

"Our family has agreed with the families of Wirelles Nongka's masters and mistresses to conduct a business matchmaking, marry you and their daughter Nadya, and tonight, tonight, soon they'll be coming to talk about our plan" Leon's father said.

"But Leon wants to marry Monaliza Pa, not Nadya" Leon argued quickly.

"I'm sorry, Papa Leon, we planned this a dozen years ago, when you and Nadya were both in Kindergarten, together" Mr. Gamsonrich said.

"It can't be so Pa, it's an agreement between Papa and Mama with the families of the master and mistress Wirelles Nongka, I don't want to" Leon said, trying to resist, while Monaliza still faithfully bowed her head while listening to the conversation Leon and his parents without daring to speak a word.

Leon's father thought for a moment while leaning on his seat, "Well Leon, tell Papa, what are the advantages of Monaliza besides her beauty compared to Nadya?" challenge Leon's father.

"Monaliza-," Leon seemed hesitant to continue his sentence, he glanced for a moment at Monaliza who was sitting quietly next to him.

Gently grabbed Monaliza's hand and held her tightly, "Monaliza, she has conceived, and I have to marry her immediately" Leon said at last, stunned his parents including Monaliza with their mouths slightly open.