Not a Choice

36

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...~ Go and achieve all your happiness in the port of another heart, so that you stop getting hurt ~...

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Annoyed, Hanum walked towards the vehicle parked in Hasan's courtyard. His mouth was heard issuing a swearing swearing at Ata and Hasan. Will Alea and Ata's engagement just get cancelled? Rahman must have been very disappointed in him.

“I feel like I have no face in front of Mas Rahman,” murmured.

Hanum just kept cursing in his heart while hitting the steering wheel of the car. He was very angry with the behavior of Ata who easily wanted to break the relationship of the two big families. Hanum runs out of sense to persuade Ata to call off her engagement. He understood, Ata was as hard as he was. What is desired must be realized. Ambitious indeed.

“If I can't persuade Ata, I should be able to persuade Alea to keep her engagement. Ck! Diamonds like Alea can be removed. The family of Mas Rahman is a distinguished family that cannot be underestimated so,” his grunts inexhaustible.

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This afternoon Surabaya was a little warm, unlike usual which was very hot. The cloud looked spoiled up there. Hasan was very unanimous about his decision. Ata and Alea's engagement must end for the sake of their granddaughter whom they have never met. Whatever will happen, he has resigned and accepted all kinds of risks, because this is the fault of his side.

Metallic black cars have arrived in the courtyard of a large and magnificent house on the outskirts of the hero city. Cooling in the car can not reduce the sense of restlessness that the family feels.

The atmosphere became a little tense, when the car entered the courtyard of the spacious courtyard. Decorative flowers look to thrive, making the house look shady and unsightly.

With mixed feelings, they entered the terrace of the house of Alea's parents. The news has been conveyed in advance if they will visit Hanum's friend's residence.

"Assalamu'alaikum," Hasan greeted. Maya just clenched both hands towards the man in green clothes.

"Waalaikumusalam.” Rahman answered and warmly welcomed the arrival of his special guest.

"How are you, Om?" asked Ata with an indescribable face. Politely Ata grabbed Rahman's hand and kissed the middle-aged man's back hand in reverence.

"Alhamdulilah, our good news. Come on, let's go in first. Would you like to relax inside or do we just have a chat in the back garden?" Rahman offers the best place to talk.

"Where, Om. We come,” Ata replied tensely. There is guilt in the heart. Alea is a good girl. Ata is a man who can be considered lucky because he can get it, but what are the forces when destiny does not seem to side with their relationship.

"OKAY. Let's go to the back garden, yeah. Alea was also there, taking care of the flowers with her mama.” They also walked to a beautiful and shady back garden.

Alea saw Ata immediately rise from her busy care for her beloved flowers.

"Ata," cried Alea with her eyes twinkling spoiled. He immediately ran towards Ata and hugged her tightly. No matter the presence of the two pairs of old men.

He was just so happy, Ata was present at the right time. Alea missed Ata.

"Ata, I miss you," Alea whined with the pot. That's how Alea was with Ata. How Hasan and Maya would say the meaning of his arrival to Alea, when they saw Alea was so in love with their son. There was an overwhelming sense of guilt in Hasan's mind, but all he had to clear up. It's about the future and the good of everything. Ata, Alea and Runa as well as his grandson, Khan.

"Yes.” Ata only answered briefly and clearly, he did not want Alea to be more pained with all the explanations later.

Before long a woman in a special uniform came, carrying a tray of sweet drinks and snacks, which were served to her master's guests.

“Please, Mas Ata, Sir, Mom, drink the tea!"

"Yes, thank you Mrs Ratih,” replied Ata. He was well acquainted with Mrs Ratih, because she was often made coffee by the woman.

"Together, Mas Ata. Excuse me, I'm going to the kitchen again." While bowing his head politely Ratih passed.

"This, you know, Mas, our children's problems." Hasan began the conversation very carefully, so as not to hurt the feelings of anyone among them.

"Well, what's with our kids, Mas?” rahman asked confusedly.

Silent. No answer from the prospective besi makes Rahman throw a question back, “would they want to be forwarded his wedding plan?”

Alea who was aware of the facial tears of her future in-laws now realized one thing about their arrival today. Alea's face now looked pias. Did Ata's parents support her son's decision to break up? Alea silenced nestapa. His heart now mourns the fate of his love. Until Hasan's voice was heard again.

"Before, we and our family apologized because what I was about to say must have hurt everyone. Especially Alea.” Hasan stared blankly at Alea.

Rahman and his wife frowned. They still cannot read the direction of the candidate's speech.

“Om.” Alea shook her head. Clear details are already fertilized in the corner of the eye.

“Im sorry about, Al. Om sure you will get a much better pair than Ata.”

Rahman and his wife are increasingly restless because they see the princess is moping. Hasan also told me everything that has happened lately, making Rahman and his wife stunned. Alea was already sobbing, while Ata bowed in embarrassment.

Maya could not hold back her tears. Sadness mixed with shame made his heart uncertain. The sorrow was increasingly felt when he saw the husband like he no longer had pride in front of Rahman and his family.

“So our family really apologized if Ata and Alea's engagement had to be cancelled. In any case, Ata should take responsibility for what has been done,” explained Hasan at the end of his explanation.

Seeing the sobbing princess made Rahman clench both hands. The wife could no longer hide her anger.

“You think this is a joke?” snapped Ana –ibu from Alea, “you very easily broke our daughter's heart. You guys are playing with our family, huh?!” Ana's face was completely flushed.

“Really, we didn't intend that. We can only apologize for everything that has happened,” Hasan said with a downcast face embarrassed.

“I'm really disappointed,” Rahman said with a hardened face holding back anger, “but if that's what you think we can do? It's better this is decided at the beginning than they are already married and this is only revealed. I accept your decision. Kal–”

“I don't accept!” Alea who was already crying tears cut off her father's words as she was already unable to withstand all the whack. All eyes were on Alea, including Ata.

“Runa itself is not ready to be married by Ata.” The last words spoken from Alea made Ata's eyes widen perfectly.

“So, there is no point in breaking this engagement. Alea will remain married to Ata,” breaks up Alea.

“Don't be crazy you, Al!” snapped Ana.

“I will keep fighting for Runa and Khan!” firmly Ata.

“Terden! But clearly, I will only retreat if Runa is indeed willing to accept you back.” Without waiting for a response from all, Alea hurriedly left the meeting. His resolve is round. He will keep his love.

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...To be continued...

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