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The Meeting of Two Families

After school, Alis headed straight to his office. Today he just checked the file and signed it.

"Lis, here's the file from the meeting with the Rhys Corp company. And the owner wants to have a direct meeting with the owner of this company" said January.

"When?" ask Alis still by staring at the file in her hand.

"Maybe next week. But, he will reconfirm."

"Why is that?" ask Alis

"Maybe he's adjusting to an existing schedule."

His eyebrows nodded his head understanding. "No setting the schedule, let me know later." replied Alis while tidying up the signed file. "This, files. It's been checked as well." Alis submitted the file in January. "Oh yeah, I came home early this afternoon." Eyebrows stared blankly towards the front, then he took in his breath that felt tight.

January looked at the Eyebrows who looked in a bad state. January already knew that today the Alis family and the Naufal family would meet. Not usually Eyebrows behave this way, mixing personal and work affairs. It must have been very heavy and even he was like he was depressed.

"Lis, everything will be fine, believe in big brother. Even if there are problems in the future, I hope you will solve it instead of running or avoiding it. Moreover, you are an adult and may soon also get married."

Eyebrows look very sad to hear the word married. Should he live with people he does not know even loved. Eyebrows closed his eyes for a moment as the shadow of his being with Al flashed across his mind.

"Lis, however, you have to deal with it. And respect your parents' decisions as long as it's good for you. Brother get out first." January set his foot towards the door. When he arrived at the door and his hand was holding the doorknob, he turned to look at Alis for a while, he felt concerned for the girl in front of him who always faced endless problems. The girl who looks tough and strong but inside is a little fragile. In January, he stepped out of the Eyebrow room to head towards his room.

While the Eyebrow looks are daydreaming while staring out through the glass window. He stared at the expanse of towering buildings and the streets below that looked densely creeping.

Since 2 hours ago after he daydreamed, he returned struggling with his work. Even this time he was so focused that he did not realize the existence of January who was standing before him.

"Lis, it's time to go home." said January.

Eyebrows watched the clock hanging on the wall of his room. Time has shown at 17:00. There are still 2 hours from the meeting.

Rushing he stood up and stepped out of his room towards the elevator that was reserved for the company's top staff.

"Ka, take me first, because mama is waiting there" said Alis while looking at the message sent by her mother. January just nodded.

They entered the elevator alone. Nothing to talk about. January seemed busy with his phone while Alis seemed engrossed in his book.

"Where's Lis meeting?" tanya January looked at Alis and kept the phone in her pants pocket.

"The mama said the heck is a fancy restaurant, according to her class maybe" replied Alis who seemed to chuckle because she felt funny with her words.

"Later, after from the boutique, you are picked up or __" has not had time to finish the sentence in January, Alis has interrupted first. January grimaced as he looked at Alis who chuckled to herself with a monstrous-sounding ruckus in her ears. Like a lump trying to cover up the pain.

"There is a driver who picked up." replied Alis while entering the car that had been opened by January's door first.

"Sister thought, brother picked me up. You're also curious about his brother." He smiled as he turned on his engine.

Eyebrows stared out the window, it felt like he was not ready to meet the man he was betrothed to. However, ready or unprepared, he will still face it.

The car they were riding in stopped in front of a famous boutique. Eyebrows came down from the car in January greeted by Shakila, his stepmother.

"Darling, you have arrived. Let's go inside to find a dress that suits you." holding Eyebrow's hand to get inside the boutique.

Eyebrows glanced several times at the wedding dresses displayed in the glass. The dress was so luxurious and beautiful, but she was not at all interested in such a thing.

"Come on! here, mama's dress is ready for you." Shakila shows a pink knee-length dress with 3/4 sleeves, there is a brocade decoration on the edge of her chest. "Let's try there." smiled happily.

Eyebrows just nodded and took the dress and entered the dressing room. He looked at himself in the big mirror in the locker room with a concerned look. With slow steps he went out towards his mother.

"Well! mama's son is beautiful." said Shakila as she approached Eyebrow.

"Wah, indeed his son Jeng Shakila kok who is beautiful, wearing anything must also fit loh." said Maya who noticed Eyebrows from top to bottom. "Leave a little polished make-up then his appearance will be perfect." Maya circled the body of Eyebrows.

Eyebrows are just silent, he feels uncomfortable because it is considered carefully like that.

"Return to Maya" said Shakila.

Maya nodded, she clapped her hands once then came her employee and led Alis towards the dressing room so that her face was given a little makeup.

Shakila sat quietly while checking her handphone, as if she was busy chatting with her husband. For 30 minutes he waited, finally Eyebrows appeared also with a simple makeup but very fit with his body. Her hair is dicurly, gives the impression of more mature than her age, her make-up is also very natural, suitable for her age is still early. Shakila was amazed to see a different-looking Eyebrow, she was sure that the potential fiancee of Alis would definitely not refuse with her daughter. But there is less.

"Now, smile a little dear dong. Let it be more sweet and beautiful." said Shakila when remembering the expression of Eyebrows who had not shown a smile at all since the first meeting.

Eyebrows stared at his mother and gave a glimpse of her thin smile.

"Well, that's dong. Let's go." Shakila led Alis towards the car that was waiting for them.

During the trip, Alis only looked out the darkened windows, leaving light scattered in every corner of the street and building. He did not realize that the car they were riding in had stopped right in front of a fancy restaurant.

Shakila looked at Alis slowly. He thought whether this decision was right or wrong. But he did not want to think about all that first, because it was too late even they were now minutes to seconds.

"Alis, it's here. Down yuk!" shakila said as she stroked the back of Eyebrow.

Eyebrows turned to look at his mother and noticed the atmosphere in front of him. He nodded and got out of the car. He felt his chest, there was pain and an unwilling feeling. Closing his eyes for a moment, he lowered his foot from the car.

"Let's go in!" Shakila grabbed Alis's hand and took her to enter the luxurious restaurant. He approached the receptionist and asked the room that had been ordered by the Subhan and Arini families.

Eyebrows just followed his mother's steps as they entered the elevator to head towards the second floor.

Eyebrows again felt his chest pounding very tight when they were in front of the room in question. Clasping both hands tightly, Alis stepped into the room behind her mother.

"Alis, come on, baby. Wow, you're so pretty. Naufal would be amazed to see you." Arini approached Eyebrow, hugging and kissing both cheeks of Eyebrow, as well as Shakila. He told Alis to sit on an existing chair, right next to her brother Riyan.

Eyebrows only covered the smile of his feet, he sat beside Riyan without looking anywhere. He took out the book he was secretly carrying in his sling bag. The little comic book, it was just a distraction from his displeasure with the situation. He did not want to engage in any conversation that was being discussed by the two families.

"She, you read comics, since when?" riyan asked in a whisper. Ever since Eyebrows first came up until now, Riyan had been paying attention to it. Eyebrows look very cold even though they look different, he is still a difficult Eyebrow to smile, but there is also a little pain that is hidden.

"Just now." replied Alis indifferently and remained focused on her book, but her heart was fretting over everything in front of her eyes.

"Sorry, I'm late" said the man in front of Alis. Eyebrows felt familiar with the voice, yet he had absolutely no desire to see it.

Aldo stared at Alis in awe, Eyebrows look different tonight, she looks so beautiful than usual. Aldo hoped that Alis would stare at him even for a moment.

"Alright, because it's all gathered. The show we just start." said Bastian while staring at everything. Eyebrows immediately put the book in his bag, but he was still reluctant to lift his head.

"According to Subhan's request, we agreed to continue this matchmaking. However, we as the oldest party would like to ask the concerned first, whether to agree to this, so that this matchmaking can we continue to the next stage." Bastian stared at Alis and Aldo. "Deal, do you agree with this match?" ask Bastian.

Eyebrows squeezed his hand under the table, he was so confused. His face looks very stiff. Riyan clasped the hand of Eyebrows to give a hint of vigor. Alis slowly raised her face, her eyes ringing with Aldo's eyes. Eyebrows were puffed up, he was so distrustful of what he saw. Aldo was smiling at him. Eyebrows stared at his father and glanced at Aldo. With an eye code, he gave a signal that Aldo was subscribed to.

"Well, Eyebrows wants to talk to Aldo one eye" said Alis, who was embraced by all who were there. "But before that, Alis wants all of you here to respect our decision, whatever it is. Even if it's against your wishes."

All of those who were there looked at one another in unison at Eyebrow, they looked at each other and nodded.

"Whatever your decision, we will accept. Even if it doesn't go our way" Subhan said, representing all of them.

Eyebrows nodded, he stood up and walked out of the room followed by Aldo.

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