
Melvin pulled Ruby's hand and hugged her as if she wasn't willing to leave.
"Later tonight comes to my apartment" he said.
"But I'm going to have dinner with Ardi's family too." Ruby refused.
"Then after you've had dinner, go home to my apartment." Melvin tried to defend his opinion.
"I've been so exhausted all day pacing into this room." Ruby looked to be breathing.
"I'm the one in charge, I'll have a massage to get tired of you missing." she said.
Ruby immediately pushed Melvin's body and wrapped her bag around his shoulder. "I'll go first!" pampered.
"If you don't come, I'll come to your apartment!"
Rubu didn't listen to Melvin. He walked straight out of the room.
"You done?" ask Tomi.
Ruby gets uncomfortable every time she comes out of the room and is asked questions by him.
"Already, Tomi. You just go inside 'cause I want to go home, too." he said.
Ruby walked straight towards the elevator. When the door opened, he went inside and closed the elevator door again. Upon arrival at the lobby, as usual, Ardi was already standing there welcoming him. Ardi's arrival is not surprising anymore. The whole office knew they were engaged and were getting married.
Although later they will marry simply, according to the agreement that has been agreed upon by two families. Ardi and Ruby both want a regular wedding, only to be attended by close relatives although the news will still spread widely because the two big companies will also unite with their marriage.
"I don't know what else to say to you. Even though I am not at ease to trouble you, I am not planning on asking you to back off. I'm sorry." said Ardi while remaining focused on the wheel.
Had his mother not been that bad, Ardi would have let Ruby go. As a child, he wanted to please his parents at all costs. Even if he had to lie.
His mother wanted him to get a life companion before he left and the woman who fit the criteria was in Ruby. Her mother had fallen in love with Ruby since the first meeting.
After a dinner with the Wijaya family, her mother unceasingly praised Ruby. As if there was no other woman better than the daughter of the Wijaya family. In fact, his affection for Ruby exceeded his affection for his biological children. Understandably, three Sukma boys all and Ardi is the youngest child.
"This is my own will, brother. You don't have to feel guilty. I'm also doing this for Aunt Sukma."
Ardi sighed. Almost tears came out of his eyes. As the youngest child, the closeness to his mother is something very close. Her mother could have liked Ruby, let alone her. The woman he liked was currently beside him. Unfortunately, the woman did not have the same feelings as him.
The car that Ardi was carrying stopped at a large boutique. Today Ruby meets the invitation of Aunt Sukma to do the fitting of the wedding dress.
Although his physical condition is not very good, but the spirit of Sukma to prepare for his son's marriage is so great. He was busy thinking about what kind of wedding dress his future daughter-in-law would wear.
Ruby kissed Sukma and kissed her cheek as she used to do every time they met. Because of that habit, Sukma to melt and love it.
"I'm sorry, make Auntie wait a long time. I forgot there was an appointment because there was a lot of work in the office."
Ruby looked at the old woman before her. His condition seemed to get worse, Aunt Sukma's body grew thin and her face was pale. Despite this, he still tried to look strong in front of people.
"Sorry, Mom. Who's gonna try on the dress? We're ready." one of the boutique staff gave notice.
"Oh, yes. It's my son-in-law and son who'll try."
Sukma encouraged Ruby to come forward and follow the staff into the fitting room to try on the dress that had been ordered. Ardi also entered, but into a different room.
Sukma waited outside accompanied by two faithful nurses accompanying him. While Ruby inside put herself in bridal clothes by boutique employees. Her face is also polished with makeup that matches her dress.
Ardi just needs to change his work clothes with men's delivery clothes. His face that still looked fresh did not need to be overwritten with powder. He got out of the room first. His mother gave a thumbs up while smiling. It was great to see her son wearing a wedding suit. I can't wait to see it actually on top.
Moments later, the curtains covering Ruby's room were opened. Ruby appeared with her makeup and and wedding dress. Making Sukma and Ardi stunned. Just trying on a dress she looks so pretty. Ardi to Khilaf for some time did not blink his eyes so amazed.
"How, Auntie?" ruby asked for an opinion. She is not too confident wearing an off shoulder wedding dress that exposes her shoulders.
"My daughter-in-law is beautiful .... " Sukma to not take off her smile was so happy to see Ruby in a wedding dress in front of her. "Ardi just got dumb, 'cause you're so pretty, baby." she continued.
Ardi instantly woke up. She was ashamed of being rebuked by her mother.
"We took a photo together first, yes .. "pinta Sukma with enthusiasm. Suddenly, it was like being a healthy person. He handed his cell phone to one of the waiters to help take their picture.
"Ardi, you come here too! We're taking photos together!" call him.
Ardi complied with Sukma's request. When he had to stand next to Ruby, he got a little misbehaved. The woman was too beautiful to look at her.
The person who looks the happiest there seems to be Aunt Sukma. He repeatedly told his servants to take pictures of them. Various styles are done just for taking pictures.
"Now you're both photos, yeah. Ardi, the mama who wants to take your picture." pinta Sukma.
Ardi and Ruby looked at each other and were clumsy.
"Come, you guys are a little closer, the photo period of the bride is far away .. "Sukma protest.
"Ruby, I'm sorry, yes .." said Ardi as she wrapped her hands around Ruby's slender waist.
They tried to pose according to Sukma's will.
"Navy ... Ruby kissed the friendly. Getting married looks stiff!" perhaps his mother was the most chatty photographer he had ever met.
"Well! My mother's request has been excessive." murmured Ardi.
"But Auntie seems to be getting healthier."
"Please hold on a second, Ruby. If we don't do it, mama won't stop nagging."
Ardi hugged Ruby and kissed her cheek. Ruby tried to relax to remove the existing awkwardness.
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