Married for Papa

Papa's departure

Meanwhile in the VIP room of Melati Hospital, Alexander was looking at a photo of his marriage to his late wife Tiwi. Both of his eyes shed tears. He smelled the picture with love. His eyes closed for a moment then he blinked and at the same time he was like looking at the white silhouette of a woman he had longed for.

"Dear, is that you? I really miss you. You see, I did my last job of marrying our daughter. Our baby, Aluna."

"And your presence here, do you want to pick me up?"

The silhouette smiled, nodded and reached out towards Alexander as if giving a hint that he had indeed deliberately come to pick Alexander up.

Alexander didn't waste the opportunity. He grabbed his hand and held it tightly. Then slowly Alexander closed his eyes, the roar of breathing grew increasingly shallow and the whole body froze.

Alexander has returned to the Creator. Leaving this mortal world for good. Leaving behind wealth, leaving only the charity of his beloved son to be brought to the grave.

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The thirty-minute mileage felt so long for Aluna. He occasionally stared at the streets, rem*s both hands, twisting the simple white kebaya he still wore. His mind was completely stifled at this moment.

Bryan could feel the girl's uneasiness, only he could do nothing. He could only be annoyed at not knowing what to do.

Finally the luxury car entered the yard of a magnificent modern European style house with the characteristic that there are two pillars towering beside the right-left. The house has three floors with a high enough ceiling there is a balcony in each room. The chandelier adds a luxurious feel to anyone who sees.

"It's so beautiful." Mumbled Aluna.

Bryan's private driver, who was an assistant, got off first, opened the door for Bryan and then moved to the other side.

"Please miss, we're here." He said as he opened the door.

"Thank you, Mr. Rudy."

Bryan who had gone down immediately invited Aluna in but he stopped his steps when he almost reached the door.

"Come on Aluna, come in." Ayunda said from behind.

It turned out that the car that Ayunda and Reymond were riding behind, their car was stuck in traffic so it was slower to reach the house.

"It's okay, now this house is your home too Aluna. No need to hide." Reymond.

Hufh, Aluna let out a long sigh to throw out the nervousness in her heart. This is not the first time she has set foot in a luxurious house because her best friend Rossa has a luxurious house that is not less than the Smith family home but for a new status as Miss. Bryan Smith was very stressful for him.

Ayunda opened the door, after she pressed the bell several times. Several servants lined up to form a line welcoming the arrival of Madam and Mr. Smith.

"Welcome ladies and gentlemen." Said the servants while bowing their bodies.

"Oh yes from now on, the woman beside me is the young mistress of this family. So you must serve my son-in-law well. No one can do anything to him. Understand you?" Say Ayunda while stroking Aluna's shoulder.

All the servants nodded in a sign of understanding with what the big madam of the house said.

"Understanding madam."

"Yes, Bryan took your wife to the room. He must be tired all day in the hospital."

Bryan took Aluna to the room, and they took the elevator to the third floor. Bryan's room is located on the third floor, overlooking the back garden. Bryan deliberately asked his mommy and daddy so he could look at the green trees planted in the backyard.

"Let's go in."

Bryan opened the door of the white room, it was clear the room was so spacious and very beautiful. Blue and white dominate the room. A king-size bed, two nightstands on the left-right side, an 82-inch QLED smart television is on the wall.

"Don't shut up let's go in!"

Bryan was upset that he asked Aluna to come in but she stared. As if hypnotized by Bryan's voice, Aluna slowly stepped forward into the room.

"From tonight on, you sleep here with me but take it easy you'll sleep there." Bryan pointed at the blue sofa located at the end of the room.

"How come I slept there why not just mas?" Ask Aluna plain.

"Look, you're a guest so you have to know yourself!" Jerk Bryan.

Aluna was surprised not to play to hear Bryan yell at him. Aluna soon realizes that she cannot seem to expect much from Bryan.

"Yes, I know myself. Thank you for making this a comfortable place for your guests!" Aluna was no less upset.

"Can I use the bathroom? My body feels so sticky and this make up really makes me uncomfortable."

"The bathroom is right over there, and I'll ask the waiter to get you a towel and some clothes. I'm going to the study first, I have a lot of work to do tonight."

Bryan leaves Aluna alone in the room, he walks to the study but meets the butler to prepare for Aluna's needs.

"Mr Risa, please prepare a towel and clothes for Aluna." Pinta Bryan to the butler.

"Good sir."

Bryan continued in his footsteps there was not the slightest desire for him to touch Aluna tonight, even though they had just gotten married. A simple marriage full of compulsion. Slowly Bryan opened the drawer of the workbench, he took out a photo. A photo of a girl Bryan loved so much.

"El, where are you, baby? Do you miss me? You shouldn't have left me. You should be the one to be Mrs. Bryan Smith is not Aluna!" Bryan rubbed the photo very carefully as if he was holding a multibillion-dollar antique porcelain.

While Aluna was not willing to think about Bryan's attitude just now. She prefers to walk to the bathroom to clean herself up. Remove one by one the clothes attached to the body, then flushed his body with warm water.

He was really tired today. All his thoughts and emotions were drained. It is unexpected that all events pass quickly.

"Hm, a warm bath really relaxes my body. Tomorrow I'll have Bryan drive me to the hospital early. I miss papa so much."

Thirty minutes of Aluna performing a night ritual in the bathroom. After getting dressed he walked towards the sofa, laying his body there. Check inboxes and class group chats.

Aluna immediately played the usual bedtime music, looking for a comfortable sleeping position. He closed his eyes, slowly drifting away in the dream world.

"May papa's operation go smoothly tomorrow and papa can be healthy again."

The last words spoken before he docked to dreamland.