
Verda entered the living room, the atmosphere in the room was really stifling. Verda sat beside Vedra who looked down while linking all her fingers. Meanwhile Abim is seen putting on a triumphant smile that he cannot hide.
"Verda, Dad has decided that, Dad will hold an honest and fair competition to both of them" said Mr. Daus.
"Competition? What do you mean, Dad?" ask Verda.
"Yes, because that man feels more worthy to be with you than Abim. You should know what makes the man feel superior to Abim. Though it was obvious to me that Abim was far superior in all things than that man," Mr. Daus pointed at Vedra with his chin.
"Dad!" sergeant Verda.
"What do you think, Abim?" Mr. Daus threw a question at Abim.
Abim grinned, he could already feel the wind of victory that cooled his heart.
"Sir Daus, I think it really doesn't matter if you decide like this. Provided that the competition is conducted honestly and fairly, and for the losing side must certainly be self-aware and willing to accept the consequences," replied Abim in a defiant tone.
"You really don't matter, do you?" Mr. Daus turned to Vedra.
Vedra looked towards Verda who looked unusually anxious.
"Hm, yes, I'm up to it" Vedra replied.
"Ved!" Verda glared towards Vedra.
"One thing needs to be underlined that this competition is not for fighting over Verda. Verda is not a commodity. This competition aims to know the competency I have!" Vedra.
Mr. Daus was surprised to hear the words of Vedra. It was beyond expectations, Mr. Daus. Though Mr. Daus thought that the man would make a frenzy proclaiming his struggle for Verda.
Abim's expression hardened, the man really provoked him, challenging his pride.
"Well, you're such an interesting guy!" Abim clapped his hands to hide his regret.
"Well, I am really looking forward to your defeat, big-mouthed man!" continued Abim.
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The gurgling water flowing from the miniature waterfall that became the decoration of Verda's father's pet fish pond was the place that most attracted Vedra's attention when it was in the residence of Verda's parents, not a modern and minimalist style building like a palace, or interior and luxury furniture that fills the house.
Vedra sat alone in the gazebo thinking, what is the estimated cost if he wants to have a fish pond like this in his yard, considering he still has the rest of the land that can be used.
"Ved!"
Verda walked up to Vedra and immediately hugged the man so tightly. Verda suddenly cried in her arms.
"Verda, what's wrong?" ask Vedra.
"Hiks, Ved! Are you really stupid? Or have you gone crazy? How could you easily accept the competition without thinking about the consequences?" ask Verda.
"You must know, right, the consequences that you have to accept if you lose?"
Verda looked at Vedra who seemed to be furrowing her brows.
"Do you really want to hand me over to Abim for free?!"
Verda still chases Vedra with questions that make the man seem to lose the ability to answer.
"Vedra!" Verda shook Vedra's shoulder hard.
Vedra wiped the tears that soaked Verda's cheeks.
"Verda, how many times do I have to tell you that I'm willing to enter this competition not for you. You're not a commodity. It's about my pride, Verda. Self-esteem as a real man" Vedra tries to explain.
"And I'm sure I won't lose that easily" Vedra continued.
Vedra takes Verda's lips and kisses her at a glance.
"So, don't worry too much about me, just worry about your father, make sure he prepares the competition materials that are really honest and fair. Do not let because he sided with Abim, then he leaked competition materials to his champion," said Vedra.
"It looks like I have to ask my father for bail" Verda said.
"Warranty for what?" ask Vedra.
"The guarantee to ensure that my father will be neutral and impartial to anyone" Verda replied.
Verda reviewed her smile, then went back to picking up Vedra's lips. They return to sip each other's sweet taste that is so tempestuous.
"Ehem, Brother Verda!"
Vivie cleared her throat, but apparently her brother didn't care at all. Still fun kissing while lying down.
"Sir Verda!" exciting Vivie.
Verda gasped, he immediately rose from Vedra's body and immediately smirked. Meanwhile, Vedra looks immediately throw his face, feeling sad because of being caught like this.
"What's the matter, Vie? Just interrupt" said Verda.
"Sister, move into the room, not here!" grouse Vivie.
Verda let go of the horse's grin.
"But before that, meet dad!" continue Vivie.
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"Verda, I want to talk about this competition" said Mr. Daus.
"Yes, I also want to talk about the matter, Father," Verda said.
Mr. Daus threw a hostile look at Vedra who was sitting beside Verda.
"I agree with the competition and try not to oppose it, only, you have to guarantee that this competition is really done honestly and fairly. I certainly can't side with Abim" Verda said.
"Yes, and you also certainly should not side with the man" said Mr. Daus.
Verda looked at Vedra who nodded slowly.
"Yes, I will not side with anyone so that this neutrality can be maintained" Verda said.
"Therefore, for the time being, I ask you not to stay with the man," Mr. Daus again pointed with his chin.
"Dad, why can't I stay with my husband?" ask Verda.
"Of course to maintain neutrality" said Mr. Daus. "If you are always together, automatically you certainly can not maintain neutrality, it could be that you are planning something that makes this competition so dishonest and fair again."
Verda harrumphed, not knowing what her father was currently planning.
"Verda, just follow what your father wants," Ms. Eva who had been watching quietly finally raised her voice.
Vedra nodded slowly towards Verda, agreeing to what Bu Eva had said.
"When do you plan to separate me from my husband?" ask Verda.
"'Until the competition is over" replied Mr. Daus.
"When will the competition be held?" ask Verda again.
"Still having to wait for Abim's schedule first, you certainly know how busy Abim is, unlike freelance models who have a lot of free time," said Mr. Daus.
Verda and Vedra looked back at each other, Vedra nodding softly, hinting that she accepted all the rules set by Verda's parents.
"One more thing I need to say, you must not cooperate with each other, if until I know you are violating the rules that have been set, then I have the right to disqualify you from the competition. And that means, you must be heartened to release Verda," concluded Mr. Daus.
"Okay, I understand" Vedra replied. "I'm sorry then" said Vedra.
Vedra got up from the sofa and rushed away, Verda immediately followed in her footsteps.
"Ved," said Verda.
"It's okay, Verda, it's only temporary" Vedra said.
Verda hugged Vedra again, not wanting to separate from Vedra.
Vedra kisses Verda's forehead before leaving her.
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