Mr. Bastard's Love Trap

The In-Law Interrogation

Two glasses of warm lemontea perched neatly on the table. There are also some healthy snacks and fruit, which are indeed Zura's favorite foods. He and Mrs Monica are sitting side by side. And the good thing is, Zura was no longer as nervous as before.

“Sorry for not welcoming you well, madam.” Zura said later, commenting on the friendliest smile. He was grateful that he could now control himself.

Monica put down the cup after taking a sip of its contents slightly. The movement is very elegant. His eyes still looked cold and firm. Although his tone was quite gentle, there was still no friendly smile. Success makes Zura feel crabbed.

“So, what's your relationship with Aiden?” ask Monica to the point.

According to Monica, that question is the most important. Aiden was not someone who was a treasure madman, and Varlos was a very competent man. So, according to Monica, Aiden's problem is not very important. Especially after the last call, Monica was sure that Aiden would not be okay. Monica is going to visit Aiden. And instead he found Zura here. So, who wouldn't be curious? Monica forgot about the trial. Aiden and Zura's relationship is much more interesting.

Zura swallows saliva. He's confused. Should he answer to a lover? Or to be honest and say that she is Aiden's wife?

“Why not answer?”

Zura gasped. But he quickly mastered himself, again reviewing the smile that looked stiff.

“Sorry, mistress.”

“It's okay. So, what's your relationship?”

That cold tone of speech really made Zura depressed. Moreover, Monica's questions seem demanding.

“Sorry to be presumptuous, madam. Me and Aiden.”.

Zura was silent for a moment, steadying his heart. He'll be honest. Better to be honest, right?

“We.. have been married.”

“Oh, so you guys-

“WHAT?!”

Monica was flabbergasted, looking at Zura in disbelief. It took even a few seconds until the woman closed her mouth and re-arranged her facial expression.

“Ehm, sorry, miss. But, did I not hear wrong? You.. married to Aiden?” ask Monica later.

“Ehm.. Yep. Sorry for being so presumptuous to marry your son.”

Monica flashes.

“Ah, no. That's not what I mean.”

Zura looked at Monica not understanding. Aiden's mother suddenly switched. Search for his phone and immediately call one of the numbers there. Zura could see at a glance that Monica was now contacting Varlos.

“Varlos!!”

After that screech, Monica stood up and left, leaving Zura for some time, seemingly preoccupied with many questions and conversations with Varlos. Zura swallowed his saliva. He could only wait until the in-laws returned to the chair.

Ah, what if her in-laws don't approve of her relationship with Aiden?

All Zura could do now was to steady himself so that he could face the in-laws.

Monica sat facing Zura. Although it still looked cold, for some reason it felt like there was an enthusiastic twinkle on the middle-aged woman's bead.

“You're really married to Aiden? Marriage is legal according to religion and law? Oh, did you rent a cathedral, monastery, chapel, church, monastery, or mosque? Or outdoor? The indoor? Hotel?”

Zura. The question made him a little surprised. A second later, the girl smiled again. After all, it was strange to hear the in-laws mention various places of worship. Come on, he and Aiden have the same religion.

“We are legally married, according to religion and law. But we do it very simply in the civil registry bureau. There was indeed prepared a special room for it.”

Monica was silent for a moment, digesting Zura's words.

“Ma-I'm sorry, madam. At that time my situation was a little urgent so I forced Aiden.” Said Zura, trying to say as polite as possible. He feels guilty. They got married in a hurry too because of Zura's demands.

“Do you guys marry contracts? Like in the movie?”

Glacier!!

Aye! But how could Zura say it. Wait, why is it impossible?

“Silent, meaning my guess is correct.”

“Nyo-mrs, I hope you don't misunderstand. We do have a deal. But we married in earnest.” Bela Zura, although a little stammered, her voice still sounded polite. I don't know why he didn't want to lie to his parents-in-law. His premonition said that lying even though the in-laws would know the truth immediately.

Monica squinted her eyes.

“Can you bring me your contract letter?” Monica's voice sounded firm. And more like a command than a question.

Zura echoed slowly at the end of her clothes. He's afraid of making mistakes.

“Please wait a minute.” Zura said later. The girl had now completely calmed down, even if it was just her tone. Zura's heart was still rumbling, it was even more rumbling. But, somehow he was even more able to control himself now. Besides, inevitably he still has to face it.

Some time later, Zura handed over a yellow map, containing their marriage contract. Now Zura just remembered that their contract is not fully valid. Aiden has broken one of the important points there.

Monica digested the contents of the contract carefully. Including the date of the contract. The middle-aged woman's forehead frowned. His brain is brilliant. As the highly respected director of Antarest, of course, he must have extraordinary intelligence.

Zura was tense. Especially when Monica looks to blow her face.

“Do you intend to divorce?” monica asked later, her voice looking soft.

“Yes? What?”

Monica was now staring fixedly at Zura. The cold look on his face seemed to be slightly reduced.

“If according to this agreement, you guys should be divorced right?”

Zura was still silent, trying to digest the situation. Does Monica know about Aiden's tragedy with a woman at the hotel? But he can't rashly determine the meaning of Monica's speech.

“I got word that Aiden spent the night with a woman in one of the VIP Rooms of the Antarest hotel. I'm sure you already know about that.”

Zura swallowed. He forget. The hotel that Aiden was staying at was the Antarest Hotel. Of course his mother would know!!

Now it was his turn to breathe.

“I.. decided to keep this wedding, madam. Aiden also thinks so.” Zura said later. His face looked calm. After recalling the storm that hit him the past few days, facing the question of the in-laws became noticeably lighter.

“You sure about that?”

Again. Questions that seem intimidating. Deep and sharp. But Zura was no longer nervous or tense. He just felt challenged to get through all this well.

“Yes. No household is intertwined without obstacles and trials. What's more, I should have been more aware and prepared well. The man I married was Aiden Antarest, a son of Antarest, a country star, and someone who women adored. I don't want to give up too soon, madam. Since Aiden became my husband, I should have accepted Aiden completely, including the flaws and blemishes he had.”

Zura's answer was full of determination. Without doubt. Monoca stared at the girl's goal in front of her. A few moments later, the woman got up from her seat. Her flat face made Zura unable to guess what her mother-in-law was thinking.

“Good. For now, I say goodbye. Let's continue our conversation next time.”

Zura swallows saliva. He could only nod briefly, delivering the in-laws to the front of the residence.

Ah, Monica had even forgotten that her original intention was to visit Aiden.

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