PRETEND POOR

FACING MR. WIJAYA

"Om, can we talk to you both? There are a few things I want to say." Melvin is still trying to take the heart of the man he hopes to be his father-in-law. "Ruby, please go first .. "he asked Ruby to leave Melvin with Mr. Wijaya.

"Let Ruby stay here. You just talk now, too."

Ruby who was about to rise from her chair was stopped after the father forbade. He stayed on the couch while his father and Melvin were still standing there like a dueling man.

"If you weren't from the Adinata family, I might have put you in jail." Wijaya looked at him sharply. "I know you're a great young businessman, a great career, you've had experience abroad. Maybe your lifestyle is free, even married. But that doesn't mean you can pass on your freedom in my daughter's life. To be honest, this is very disappointing."

Ruby mere*mas her own clothes. He did not dare to hold his head up. His father seemed very angry to know their relationship.

Melvin humbled himself. He knelt before Mr. Wijaya with a downcast look.

"I don't want to defend myself. I admit I was wrong, Om. We were in a relationship for a long time, even before I got married. Sorry, we've been hiding this relationship from Om Wijaya."

Mr. Wijaya looked surprised to hear the confession from him. It turned out that his daughter had a long relationship with Kennedy's son. He glanced towards Ruby who was still bowed in place.

"The way we express our feelings of affection has indeed crossed the line, Om. I don't deny it. But, I'm still trying to keep Ruby. We've never been that far as to do what Om accuses."

"I've wanted to marry Ruby for a long time. However, there are many obstacles to be faced. Including me who can not refuse arranged marriage arranged by family. Then, when I was able to escape from a marriage that was never wanted, it turns out Ruby has been betrothed to my best friend, Ardi. We have no choice but to keep our relationship a secret from others including Om."

Melvin doesn't know what else to do. He only hoped that Mr. Wijaya would understand their condition.

"Ruby, I think you remember saying you liked people's husbands. What do you mean Melvin?" ask Mr. Wijaya.

Ruby couldn't help but cry. Hearing the honesty of Melvin in front of his father has made him shed tears. He was sad to imagine how heavy the road had to be just to be together.

Ruby gave a nod to her father's question while trying to wipe his tears.

"Papa also often saw you crying for no apparent reason when you first came home. Is it because of him?"

Ruby's cry is becoming more and more. His chest was too tight to tell the truth.

"I'm sorry, Pa. .. I love Sister Melvin so much." Ruby tried to wipe away the tears that continued to pour out endlessly.

"I love Ruby, too" Melvin said.

"If you love her, why do you make my child cry? Somehow for a few weeks she always cried herself in her room because of you."

Melvin doesn't know about it. Her decision to marry Renata must have hurt Ruby's heart.

"I'm sorry for my old mistake. I promise it will not happen again in the future. I beg Om Wijaya to bless our relationship."

"Ruby has not been married for a long time. How can you expect me to bless Ruby's relationship with someone who has also failed in her marriage?" Mr. Wijaya quite salute with the courage of Melvin's attitude to face him.

Melvin was silent for a moment. Mr. Wijaya is not a person whose heart is easily taken away. His attitude reflected how much he loved Ruby.

"I can't promise anything. But, I will try to be the best for Ruby." Melvin was still kneeling before Ruby's father while looking down.

"Are you sure of what you said?" ask Mr. Wijaya reassuringly.

"I'm sure." replied Melvin steadily.

This time, Mr. Wijaya's gaze was back on Ruby who was still crying.

"Ruby, are you sure about what Melvin said? Do you really want to be with her?"

As hard as the nature of a father, seeing the cry of his favorite daughter makes his heart not bear. All this time, only laughter and cheerful smiles were always shown in front of her.

Everything changed when he decided to live alone. From then on, it became more closed. And on several occasions, Ruby seemed to cry silently without may telling her what really happened to her.

"Well, if you're serious about Ruby .. tomorrow night, come home with your parents. I'll marry you both."

Melvin immediately raised his head to hear the words of Ruby's father. He did not expect that eventually their relationship would be sanctioned.

"You heard what I just said."

"I .. yes, Om. I heard it." Melvin until stuttered so unreliable.

"Are you ready to get married tomorrow?" Mr. Wijaya said it with a serious tone of speech.

Melvin nodded. "I'm ready! I'm perfectly prepared even if Om Wijaya asks for it now."

Mr. Wijaya sighed, "It looks like we really want my daughter." Mr. Wijaya was so upset to see the burning spirit of Melvin who would take his favorite daughter from his side. But, seeing Ruby who stopped crying and smiled at him, again made his heart melt. "Now stand!" his orders.

Melvin obeyed Ruby's father's will. She can't stop smiling after getting the green light to marry Ruby. In fact, the process was faster than he had imagined. Tomorrow they will get married.

Plaque!

Once again Mr. Wijaya slapped him hard. Melvin was shocked. Just now he was made happy because of the blessing obtained, but his future in-laws slapped him again.

"It was a reply because it made my daughter cry" said Mr. Wijaya. Ruby smiled satisfied to see her father avenging her sadness at that moment.

"That's good it's not in the office. What happens when employees see their president like this?" ledek Pak Wijaya's.

"Oh, Om. .. Why slap me on. What if my cheeks are swollen when tomorrow I have to marry Ruby." Melvin protested.

"It's still mending than me make you battered."

"Yes, Om. Yes, sorry." Melvin held the corner of his injured cheek.

"Now, go home! Tell my message to your parents!"

"Good, Om."

Melvin grabs Mr. Wijaya's hand and kisses him. After saying goodbye to Mr. Wijaya, he approached Ruby to say goodbye to him as well.

He rubbed the tears that were dripping on Ruby's cheek, "I'm saying goodbye, yeah! Wait for me tomorrow night at home." she said with a smile.

Ruby nodded while smiling.

"Ehem!"

Melvin discouraged the intention to embrace Ruby because of the code from Mr. Wijaya. Eventually, they could only shake hands. Melvin leaves Ruby's apartment with a happy heart even though they fail to make out that night.

*****

If in soap operas usually made laly accident amnesia so that their marriage failed. 😅