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Chapter 3 Dinner.

"If it's suitable, why wait longer?"

Grandpa's question made me almost inedible with emotion. It's easy to say, but the truth is I haven't fully accepted. Okay, I'll obey. But I need some time.

I smile. "Sir, Kara needs time. At least until Kara gets the title Kara. Kara is compiling the Kek thesis. Please give us some time" I said, pleading for Grandpa's understanding.

"The thesis can be done after marriage, Kara. Don't complicate. Nothing is difficult now."

The discussion continued until I had to give up. I wanted to keep arguing until Grandpa understood, but on the other hand Mom kept pulling my hand asking me to stop. With all sorts of thoughts in my head, I passed into the room and slammed the door very hard.

Do you know how upset you can't vent?

My eyes glazed over and I rubbed them. I took my phone and dialed the number of King's brother.

"Hello Brother."

"Why Rain? Tell me," said the King across the street.

"Where do you know I want to tell you a story?" many confused.

"Your voice, Rain. Why are you crying?"

"Where do you know I'm crying?"

Brother King laughed while I was like a fool asking.

"I knew. It's easy to guess."

I scowled and lay face down on the bed. "Sister, let's play Ask Me Anything again."

"Why all of a sudden?"

I-i know. But there's one thing I want to say.

"It's nothing, brother. Just one question. Can I?"

"...Alright."

I smiled and lay on my back. "Sister, answer honestly, did Big Brother really accept this matchmaking?"

"..."

I bit my lip when Raja didn't respond to anything. I know this question is very sensitive. But I can't help my curiosity. I wonder how he actually responded.

I'm speechless. "Then..what other options did you ignore?"

"One answer to one question. Do you want to increase the number of questions?"

I'm sighing. I was very curious. "Can?"

"Could only. But next time, yeah. Today I'm overtime and busy at the office."

I frowned. It also disturbs his overtime. "Sorry."

"Well, now it's my turn to ask. Rain, if you are released to refuse or accept, which one will you choose, reject me or accept me as your future husband?"

I'm flabbergasted.

What the—

***

The next day the King came without any news. I was flabbergasted when instead of using the car as usual, Kak Raja actually uses his sport bike. The same motorbike he used in high school.

Shit, that's so cool.

"Where are we going?" my many.

The king smiled. "I understand how you feel Rain. We're not much different. It's just that you seem harder to accept. Today, I want to buy your freedom and I will pay for it with anything.

I'm stunned. My lips are shaking withstanding the smile.

"***Sister's question is too difficult."

"Hm. I-i understand. No need to answer—"

"No Brother. Wait a minute," I said quickly afraid he misunderstood. I bit my lips. "So it's about readiness. I am grateful that this person is my brother. I mean, my parents found the perfect guy like Big Brother. But then again, I never thought once about getting married this fast. I still want to be free***."

I smiled as I received the helmet from him. "But Brother, the price of my freedom is very expensive. Will you be able to buy it?"

"That's my duty as a good husband-to-be. Must be able to buy the freedom of his future wife."

My cheeks were hot when I heard the words of the future wife who was ejected from her lips. I immediately put on the helmet and climbed in the backseat. Hiding my red face behind his back before Brother King realized my reaction.

***