Marrying a Real Shadow

6. Wedding Plan

Anna raised her chin and puffed out her chest slightly. He had to be more confident in order not to be underestimated by the Meihan family who would become his family as well.

The pounding of the high heels at Anna's feet made everyone turn to her. The pink dress worn added radiant light and beauty. Her half-strapped hair and the others were left to unravel, staggered in the night breeze, making her look even more graceful. Meihan stood beside her, embracing her waist which was so slender and proportionate. Fetch it towards the magnificent house ahead there.

They looked harmonious, Meihan's white face was not too pale. Emitting a resolute aura, it seemed to match Anna's seemingly innocent and humble face. Meihan's narrowed eyes were like eagle eyes staring flat at all the visitors, making them so disinclined and stunned. No one was babbling or mocking Anna this time. Some even look amazed but there are also those who hold envy and spite secretly, especially Meihan's friends who are present there.

Anna again heard her heart muscle trying to pump normally. As much as possible he tried to calm down and sit on the chair that had been prepared. All the big families sat at the round table and no one wanted to see Anna. They were just looking at meihan. Anna's presence there is just like a figure to perfect Meihan's position.

"Maybe we're just starting to talk about this marriage." Meihan's father's hoarse voice opened up the discussion at the table.

All questions are directed only to Meihan. Anna secretly tidied her dress. He was so embarrassed and had no self-respect. No one thought it was there. They only spoke of the concept and occasionally compared it to a beautiful young girl named Keisya, who had never covered her mouth from before. Even the girl can contribute her ideas and ideas to this marriage.

"Sorry, I interrupted." Rafah opens a new topic.

"Yes? What's the matter Rafah?" ask Meihan's father.

"Maybe we can also ask Anna for advice on this concept of marriage. To fit his personality? Maybe what she likes...?" Rafah tried to defend Anna there.

"Is that important?" meihan replied like he didn't like to hear Rafah meddling.

"Yes, Anna must have had the marriage she dreamed of. After all, it's her wedding" replied Rafah a little sentimental.

Anna almost cried. Rafah made her so moved, her mind said "Well, since when did you grow up? You're not like 10 years ago. You used to make fun of me and now you're defending my rights...." Anna bit her lips trying to divert her tears that were ready to pour out.

"Anna? What do you like?" ask Meihan's mother in a friendly and gentle voice. Mediate that little debate. His gaze was very warm.

Anna was surprised, she momentarily saw Mother Meihan's face. A very nice and understanding face. It made Anna unable to lift her lips to speak up. He just stared in admiration at the woman. Just this time there was a person who was so friendly and sincere smiling at him.

"What do you like dear?" he asked again, this time in a voice that was softer and more sincere than before.

"I...."

Meihan's mother looked at him looking forward to the answer from the girl's mouth, no exception to the others.

"I like butterfly" he replied spontaneously.

"Butterfly?" Meihan's mother almost laughed. "You mean the concept of the Tangerbell?" ask her again gently.

Anna nodded slowly while smiling. He doesn't know what a Tangerbell is. Even so, he chose to just nod because he did not want to be underestimated anymore.

"I can't argue with the wishes of the bride-to-be because my marriage was limited to KUA, even though I also had a dream wedding," explained Meihan Neutral Mother.

"Tangkerbells? The concept is too childish. No wonder he never saw the outside world. School is just home schooling." teased Keisya.

"I want this wedding to have an elegant concept. Back to our initial discussion. He knows nothing, everything is ready. Don't mess up the plans we've put together." - Stepmom Anna.

That complicated discussion ended smoothly. Now it continues with a celebration of the form of cooperation of two families.

"I told you not to be a hero" said Anna approaching Rafah who was busy staring at the sky from the balcony of her room.

"You haven't slept?" tanyanya switched topics.

"Thank you." replied Anna as she ran and hugged her from behind. "I know you're the best sister in the world. I only have you as a family. Never get away from my side" Anna said, leaning her head against Rafah's back.

Rafah was silent for a moment. She smiled shyly but hid it.

"Whoaf?"

"Yes." she replied quietly still hiding her shy smile.

"Since when do you like being hugged? You used to rebel when I was going to hug you. Since when are you like this? Is it because of that farewell? You miss me so much that you don't want anyone to hurt me?" he asked in a mocking tone while still hugging her tightly.

"When do you want to deny it to Anna?" Serious questions came straight out of Rafah's mouth without warning.

"I've forgotten the past and I don't care."

"Raphen!" Shouted Keisya who suddenly entered, not Accept seeing them so close like a pair of lovers.

Rafah reflexively takes his hand off Anna's shoulder and throws away her gaze.

"You should know the limits even if you're only a half-brother. Remember that! You are from the same father!" ketus Keisya then embraces Rafah.

Anna was silent for a moment, what did Rafah mean just now? He was still silently glued still in the same position as before. Is it possible that Rafah wants to justify the strange memory of the little boy who died bleeding in front of him?

"Rafah, I want to see you. Don't just hide here. Many partners and investors are looking for you" Keisyah said, asking her to leave.

Rafah nodded and then walked away.

"You'd better be a demon" he said before disappearing from the room.

Anna took a deep breath. Maybe what Rafah did just to work on it. After sinking into his imagination, he left the room.

Guests in his house are still crowded and even more numerous. The best place for Anna is her room. He stepped slowly towards his oldest palace, but suddenly someone blocked him.

"Who are you?" anna asked the man in black uniform in front of her.

The man did not reply. He just gave her a slightly crumpled piece of paper. Anna was confused to see that. He turned around and chased the man. But the man walked quickly and entered the crowd there until he lost track of it. Anna looked wildly around her until she was startled by someone holding her shoulder from behind.

"Who's looking?" tanyakanya.

Anna flinched, instantly turning back. He looked at Meihan who was standing behind him while holding a glass filled with red wine.

"So...." Anna pointed indistinctly, trying to find the man.

"What's wrong?" ask Meihan again.

Anna turned to look at him and shook her head slowly as she saw the flat face of the man in front of her. Meihan pulled his hand when he was about to leave.

"Where are you going?" intercepted.

"It's none of your business" Anna replied as she took off Meihan's hand. Before leaving he took the time to throw a cold stare at Meihan. Retaliates.

Meihan. He immediately finished the red wine in his glass then caught up with Anna quickly.

Anna was still trying to find the mysterious man. He searched every place, looking for his whereabouts.

"There's no point avoiding me...." Meihan forced Anna's hand until her body was caught in the man's arms. It seems Meihan is under the influence of alcohol.

"What are you doing?!" shouted Anna who was surprised.

"We're getting married soon. You have to get used to my side so that your trauma can disappear" Meihan sneered with his demonic smile.

Anna felt toyed with, she tried to rebel to immediately escape from the man's embrace. But Meihan's burly hand was too tightly trapping him.

"If you don't let me go immediately. I scream!" threaten Anna.

"If you scream why? Everyone's gonna think you're crazy and make fun of you again. A saintly woman born of a seductress."

Anna looked at him. "You knew? I passed Kenda there, imagine what she's thinking now?" anna said she attacked him.

Meihan spontaneously released his grip. He turned to the crowd Anna meant. Sure enough Kenda was looking at him with watery eyes.

"Don't be pretentious about my mother, I'm trying to be nice to improve her image. But you.your mother is very warm and sincere. You're tarnishing his image. If you were just a little warm like her, maybe I'd feel lucky to have a future husband like that...."

Meihan doesn't care about his babble. He went to chase after Kenda who was away from the crowd while crying. Anna smiled to celebrate the pain in her heart. He also looked at Rafah and Keisyah from afar who were smiling with Meihan's father, Mother, and a few others. He stood there alone with no one at his side.

From a distance the mysterious man was watching Anna from behind the crowd of people.