PRETEND POOR

THE CAPTURE OF TWO FAMILIES

"I didn't think we'd make such a message" Mr. Kennedy said.

After the very simple wedding was over, the two families still gathered to have a light conversation in the living room. Kania became the only woman among the four men across generations. Ruby asked permission to enter the room first to change her clothes.

"I'm just like you, Ken. My daughter likes your son so much, I can't do anything more than respect their relationship."

Fortunately, Ruby had gone up. If he heard his father's words, Ruby would be ashamed.

"But why rush like this? We can prepare for a better marriage for our two children."

Mr. Wijaya glanced at Melvin. "I'm afraid my daughter got pregnant before she got married."

Melvin straightened his forehead. She was ashamed of her in-laws saying that as if she were accusing him. Rei and Kania held back a laugh.

"Hahaha .. You're like you're never young. People who are dating must be kissing." Mr. Kennedy picked up a cigarette on the table and lit it.

"Your son took my daughter to make out in my daughter's apartment. I see he's the aggressive type, so as a father I'm very worried. Looks like your son stays there a lot too. I found men's clothes and toiletries in my daughter's room."

Kennedy looked at his son in disbelief. He didn't think his son could go that far. Looking at his father's gaze, Melvin grew even more embarrassed.

"I swear, Om. Never crossed a line with Ruby." Melvin was trying to defend himself.

"It's okay, Vin. Now that Wijaya's daughter is your wife, you want to do whatever this old man can't forbid you anymore." Kennedy supported his son to feel confident.

Mr. Wijaya was depressed. His favorite daughter has been handed over to his son Kennedy. He took a cigarette from the table and lit it.

"July, you calm down. My son loves your daughter too. She wanted to cancel her wedding that day."

"Then, why didn't you choose my daughter?" Pak Wijaya's question became a severe blow to the Adinata family.

"Ah, that .... "

"Melvin and Renata's match has been arranged since they were in High School." Kania who realized that she was silent now raised her voice. "Then Melvin was also still not a problem with his match. You must know it's hard to undo something that's been approved by two big families, let alone related to business matters."

Wijaya mangguk-mangguk listen to the explanation of Kania while enjoying his cigarette.

"Then, halfway through the journey, maybe Melvin felt like he found his love for Ruby."

"We didn't know that Ruby was your daughter, Wijaya. Maybe if I knew, we'd consider it too." Kennedy helped his wife explain.

"Yes, I'm not blaming Melvin or you. My daughter from a long time ago until now never wanted to be known as the daughter of the Wijaya family. In fact, he also prefers to work in the company of others rather than continue the company owned by his father."

"GoodFood has become my company, Om" Melvin said.

"really? That's great." Wijaya was proud to hear that.

"My son should have a bigger company in the United States, the parent of his GoodFood company. I don't know if this kid just gave up the chance to go home and take over GoodFood." Kennedy was somewhat disappointed by his son's decision. Although he did not establish good communication, Kennedy kept abreast of the business development of his son.

"I did it to get close to Ruby, Pa."

"Hm, listen to yourself, my son seems to have been hypnotized by your daughter."

"Haha .... " Mr. Wijaya laughed. "I'm just sorry Melvin and Ruby didn't just meet. Why should my daughter meet your son after becoming a widower. Ck! I'm surprised my daughter's still expecting it."

"But I'm still a virgin, Om!" chirps Melvin.

His words made everyone become dumbfounded.

"You don't have to tell it, Vin." Kania was embarrassed to hear her son fall apart.

"Since the beginning I only wanted to marry Ruby, Om. Despite being married to Renata, we were never together. I was busy building the business until Renata finally agreed to divorce."

"Melvin was also hostile to us because of his forced marriage. Were it not for your willingness to marry them off, perhaps she would never set foot in her parents' house again." Kennedy put his cigarette butt in the ashtray.

"That's because dad said I shouldn't go near Ruby because I'm a widower."

"Dad didn't know you were a virgin, Vin." ledek Kennedy.

The atmosphere became warm again with laughter between them.

"If Rei is alone, is there a candidate to marry?" ask Kennedy.

Rei was silent. He did not expect to be the next target. "Yet, Dad. I'm still focused on continuing Papa's company." Rei developed his smile.

"If there is, don't forget to introduce to Mom and Dad" Kania said.

"Yes, Mommy. I'll definitely take him to see Mom later."

"It seems we are destined to be a family. You have raised my son Rei and now Melvin has become my son." Wijaya still feels he owes a great debt to the Adinata family. Rei, the child he thought had died decades ago was still alive and a capable adult man.

"You still have Rei who will also get married and bring his wife to this house. What if Ruby lives with us? I also want to feel like I have a daughter" Kennedy said.

"Oh, can't! Ruby will stay here even until she gives birth to her children." Mr. Wijaya refused.

"Don't be too greedy, Melvin my only son wants you to take it too?"

"It's a risk to marry my daughter, then have to stay in this house."

"Well! Rules everywhere, women who follow men's side."

"That didn't happen in my family."

Melvin patted his forehead hearing the debate between his two fathers. He who was originally rammed is now a snatch. "Already, Father, Om .. don't continue anymore. Since we're married, we'll live in our own house."

"Can't!" Kennedy and Wijaya answered compactly.

"In that case, we'll stay alternately in your homes." Melvin's trying to find a middle ground.

"Your company's in town, Vin. You want to travel for hours from the next town?" Mr. Wijaya gave a reasonable reason.

"We're moving here. If necessary, we'll build a house next to you." Kennedy did not want to lose.

"Then, what about your company?"

"I'll retire like you too, Wijaya. If necessary, I sell all the assets and I leave it to Melvin. What matters is that they stay with us."

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