
At the dining table.
The atmosphere seemed silent without any chatter, Adel occasionally glanced at two people who seemed to show their romance. Adel chews his food with no taste.
"So, what's your girlfriend's name, Ray? I've never seen it before" asked Diana curiously.
Just like Diana, Adel was also very curious. There was still doubt in his heart regarding that mysterious lover of his soulmate.
Rayyan seemed to think for a moment, suddenly he did not remember the name of his paid lover. What might be because he underestimated the name of an unimportant person.
Everyone was waiting for Rayyan to answer Diana's question, there was a cynical smile on the lips of little girl Nathan looking at the tension of the male face before him right now.
"My name is Kanaya, it can be called Naya." Finally Naya answered that the silence would be broken.
"You're too groggy, Ray. Relax, I know you love your girlfriend so much that you don't introduce her to the public afraid that someone will take her," Nathan said, trying to melt the atmosphere.
Rayyan smiled slightly as she was feeling stupid right now.
"Eum, Rayyan is like that. From the beginning he was always nervous when it came to me" Naya added.
"Well, baby?" naya stared lovingly at Rayyan.
"Yes," Rayyan replied smiling sweetly to cover up her nervousness.
Just this time he was very nervous and it was all because of the boy who was staring fiercely at him.
"Well let's continue eating, we will chat again after eating" said Diana.
They continued eating while occasionally having a light conversation.
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After finishing lunch. Now all the family members are in the living room except Leo who chooses to go to sleep instead of listening to adult chatter.
Only Adel faithfully followed where the adults went because honestly in the bottom of his heart he could not accept the reality.
"So, how long have you been in a relationship?" diana asked enthusiastically. He was so curious how Rayyan met Naya, especially Rayyan typical of men who are indifferent to women just like her husband.
"Eum, we've been dating for a long time. About three years," Rayyan replied calmly. Naya was a little surprised because it was too long.
Nathan looked at his wife who looked curious, he should have explained that this was a charade, but everything was done. I hope Rayyan answers it well.
"Well, it's been a while. For the past three years I've seen your lover, you're smart to hide it, too" Diana said.
"That's because Naya is beautiful and also very gentle, I don't want people to seize her because of envy, let alone I am a lot of enemies, madam," said Rayyan.
"Three years just dating?" adel's asking cuts the conversation.
"We're engaged but we have to hide" Rayyan replied quickly.
"Where's her engagement ring?" tanya Adel made the two men stunned.
"Well, why aren't you wearing a ring?" continue Diana.
"Eum, that...
"Yes, love is not measured by the ring." Sahut Rayyan smiled sweetly because he had just gotten a fresh breeze.
"Where is a pair of fiancees not wearing a ring, it is very silly. Daddy and Mommy always wear their wedding rings wherever they are" Adel said.
"Honey don't talk like that, others principle. We just need to respect the decision of others, if according to Uncle Rayyan the ring is not a priority, then we must respect his opinion," said Diana advising her daughter who looks more moody.
"Not wearing a ring, come only once, looks also only once, suddenly claimed to have been 3 years together. Adel thinks it's all just nonsense" said Adel smiled cynically.
Diana and Nathan looked at each other to see Adel's increasingly irritating attitude.
"Did Uncle pay that woman to be a lying lover?" tanya Adel made the two men again surprised by Adel's question on target.
Long Rayyan was silent as well as Naya who was still thinking of making this boy in front of her believe.
"I think Miss herself knows that I am a person who is closed to everything, not least love problems. Do I have to expose everyone to my romance problems? I guess not. After all, why would I spend money to pay a woman to be my lover? Will I benefit from this action?" obviously Rayyan made Adel speechless because he felt cornered. His heart was so sick that he had to listen to the harsh reality of his life.
"The words of three years together are unbelievable if there is no proof!" press Adel still remained persistent with his thoughts.
"So, miss wants proof?" rayyan asked seriously.
"Yes, I want proof! Prove that you guys do have a relationship so I'm self-conscious about not liking Uncle anymore!" adel replied fiercely but his eyes seemed to have turned red.
"Alright, the proof is the child. We have a son and he is 1 year old! And soon, we'll be married." Rayyan made the 4 people in the room shocked. In fact, Naya was also surprised because this was all not in the plan.
"No way," said Adel.
"Do I have to take my lady to see our son?" rayyan asked, starting to talk casually.
Adel just stood still and lowered his head while squeezing the end of his shirt.
"No need," Adel replied quietly then stood up and left the room.
The four people stared at Adel's departure with mixed thoughts. Some feel guilty, feel sad, and also feel relieved.
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...Eum, kasian Adel. But you don't match om-om, you fit the same young 😘 spirit...
...sorry yh still late up. Because the author is an intern, so get up early, go home late in the afternoon. Tired and asleep when sip isya. Hope you like it still...
tbc.