Love Without Conditions

Chapter 117

"Meet Karin..." Ian said as the two sat leaning against the headboard of the bed after 'playing' hot.

Rio turned towards Ian with a surprised look. "What's? I didn't hear wrong?". Rio asked in a tone of disbelief.

Ian faced towards Rio while nodding his head. "Lo didn't hear wrong. I asked you to meet Karin".

"For what?". Ask Rio.

"At least you two have been engaged for 2 years. Spend time together. Is there really no feeling even just a little for him?". Ian asked to make sure.

Rio shook his head. "Nothing at all. I just think he's the same friend as Manda or Eca".

"So why are you asking me to meet him?".

Ian turned his shoulders. "He wants to move to Melbourne, meet him even if only for a farewell. Where is the sense of courtesy that you jubilant first time dating same Iw? As I remember you used to always reason just to maintain politeness when it comes to him". Ian sneered subtly while sneering.

"No more courtesy. Because I'm polite I lost you". Said Rio with a serious look. "So don't ask me to meet him".

Ian smiled amusedly at the look on Rio's annoyed face.

***

2 Months Later

The wedding day between Ian and Rio was getting closer, the two were still doing their usual activities. Gaby and Gazy, Rio's parents, chose to stay in Jakarta until the wedding was held.

Ian sitting in a cafe waiting for someone, his thoughts drifted to a few weeks ago when he and Gaby had a one-on-one conversation.

Flashbacks

"Mom... Did momi really approve of Rio marrying me? I'll back off if momi object. I don't want Rio to get married without your blessing.. I realize that the blessing of parents is very important for the sustainability of a child's household, Mom".

"I bless you both. From the beginning I always agreed my son was with you. There's nothing you need to worry about".

"Are you not going to regret accepting me as your daughter-in-law? There's a lot better out there than me".

"What do you say, honey? From the very beginning you were born into the world, you are my daughter. My son's happy is with you. I know Imran very well, your papa managed to score all four of his children into children to be proud of".

"But... My past...."

"Your past also had Rio's interference inside her. Your bad past is the result of my son too. We should have been the parents who apologized because we were insensitive to the state of our children".

Flashback Off

Ian let out a long sigh as he recalled his conversation with Gaby. So what does he need to think now? All the families had already approved of her marriage to Rio.

"Wait long?". Ask someone while sliding the chair back.

Ian turned his head and found that Inspiration was already sitting before him. Ian smiled a thin smile.

"Not long..." Ian Said.

"What are you asking to see me here?". Ask Ilham while looking at Ian.

Ian opened his bag and took out an invitation card. He held her for a moment while looking at Ilham and then gave the card to the man.

"I just want to say this... Whether you want to come or not. But if you decide to come, bring that little card with you because it's access to the party".

Inspiration received a dark brown card with gold inscription. The man looked at the card. Before long etched a thin smile on his lips.

"It turns out you're really married...." Saying Inspiration keeps seeing the cards.

"Do you know?". Ian asked curiously.

Ian's face was shocked not playing. "really?"

Rio can't say about this to me! Omel Ian in the heart.

"The man was really fast-moving and didn't give me the slightest gap to try to reconcile with you hehehe". Ilham chuckled.

"He asked me for permission to be our second father". Continue Ilham while looking at Ian fixedly.

"What's your response?". Ask Ian.

Inspiration leaned her back against the chair. "I can what? From our children born, I can not deny that he was also a part of the growth and development of Varo and Kai. It is precisely maybe he who gives more attention as a father to them compared to me, his biological father".

Ian smiled smirkily. "But you're still their birth papa. The kids love you too".

"And also love Rio...." Continue Ilham.

Ian smiled as he nodded his head.

Ilham sighed softly and restored his coarse hair. "Related always comes too late, right? I'm sorry but all the way to get back to you is covered. And I'm sure you won't be willing to go back to a guy like me either".

Ian hooked his fingers on the table. Her bead eyes stared fixedly at the man before her.

"Can we close the past and come back as friends? I enjoyed our time together. You gave me a lot of experiences that I probably wouldn't get when I was in my neighborhood". Ian said straightforwardly.

Could it be me? Ian asked in his heart.

"Don't force yourself. I know you're still traumatized about whatever's going on with me. Slow down". Ilham.

"Anyway we need to maintain good relations. There's Varo and Kai between the two of us".

Ilham nodded. "I understand".

Inspiration stood up and stretched out his hand. Ian looked at the man's hand as he stood up.

"May you be happy with your second marriage. I can't possibly come. But I'm sure Rio will take care and give you happiness many times compared to me".

Ian stared at the bead of the eyes of Inspiration which seemed to radiate sadness. Ian then received a helping hand from Ilham and the two shook hands.

After Ilham died, Ian immediately passed to the car he parked right in front of the Cafe. Ian pulled out his phone and his step stopped when reading a message that had entered since.

"Darling, tonight friends want to throw a bachelorette party for me. Can I come?"

Ian sighed violently while slamming the car door as he entered.

I forgot that my future husband is a bachelor!!!!!

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Bucin

Bucin 2🤧

Have a great weekend all right!

Warm kiss from me to y'all😘