Restore Your Smile

Meet Candidate Besan (1)

Today is Friday. The time is 15:25. All members of the Wijaya family have gathered and are ensuring the completeness of the items they will carry. Soon they will head to the airport and will fly to the city of J together.

The nervousness was felt in every member of the Wijaya family. James-Celine's engagement party will be held tomorrow night. For the first time they will meet the Adipratama family, a distinguished family that owns a giant company.

With the exception of James, all members of the Wijaya family also had other reasons to be nervous. They're gonna meet Celine's dad. It was still clearly imprinted on their minds how Celine was when they first met. And now, they will meet the father who once threw away his daughter.

There is still a feeling of anger if you remember this. But with conditions that have developed like this, it is clear that the feeling should be buried. But regulating feelings and memories is not as easy as one might expect, is it? And that's what's become a dilemma. They were at a loss as to how to behave in front of the Great Lord Adipratama.

Especially for Papa Heru and Mama Ratna, their feelings are exacerbated by the memory of their encounter with the prospective besan that occurred six months ago. At that time they were scorned by Mrs Prawira.

Indeed ... in this case Mr. Adipratama is not likely to ridicule them in terms of educating children. They have proven to be superior in that.

But they also realized, which made Mrs Prawira have the courage to insult them not apart from the realization that she had status, power, and wealth above the Vijaya family. And their present candidates have status, power, and wealth far above the Prawira family.

There was a certain trembling in the hearts of these two old men. Will they be degraded again? Will they be humiliated in front of the Adipratama extended family because of their unbalanced family status? Honestly, there are a lot of things that can support that.

There was not much preparation they did to attend this engagement party, other than the engagement ring and the family batik shirt that Celine had mutually agreed to. Today's plane tickets alone, all financed by the Adipratama family. Imagine, how much expenditure incurred by Mr. Adipratama only for the Wijaya family plane ticket consisting of 5 adults and 1 child. Not to mention making food and other party preparations.

Alex wanted to pay for tickets for her and her little family from her own wallet. Even if needed, the ticket of all members of the Wijaya family will be borne. He wanted to preserve the dignity of the Vijaya family in front of the Celine family.

Celine forbade it. The reason, there will still be other costs in the future, such as weddings. So, Celine thinks that the event this time, let it be the dependents of her family. The Wijaya family can save for the wedding preparation section later. And the proposal was viewed well by Alex and all other Wijaya families.

Papa Heru made sure for the last time, "Everything is ready?"

"Sudaahhhh .." answered everyone in the room.

"Nobody missed?"

"Nrtakaakkk ...."

"James, has the engagement ring been taken? Don't miss it!" Papa Heru reminded James.

"Safe it, Pa.." James replied casually.

"Well, let's go now!" bring Papa Heru.

"Siiaapp!!" answer everything.

By car, the family left the Wijaya family residence for the airport.

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At 17:55, all members of the Vijaya family were standing in front of the fence of the Adipratama residence. Celine and Mbok Yani are ready to welcome their arrival.

After saying the greeting and the cipika-cipiki ritual (right cheek kiss, left cheek kiss), Celine invited everyone in.

"Yet everybody in! Papa Uda was waiting for you!" take Celine.

The group also advanced led by Celine who walked in front. Mbok Yani stood guard in the back row.

The same goes for what happened to James when he first entered the house. Everyone is overwhelmed by what is presented before their eyes. A large house, a spacious courtyard, accompanied by a luxurious and elegant design.

Alex and Sherly though, who are in frequent contact with company leaders, are still stunned and daunted by Celine's house. This house cannot be compared to the large house owned by the entrepreneurs. Celine's house can already be categorized as a mansion.

They were gathered in a large living room. There, Mr. Adipratama was already sitting on one of the sofas.

"Please sit down, " said Mr. Adipratama upon seeing their arrival. Awfully, everyone who was there followed Mr. Adipratama's direction.

"First of all I say welcome to the Adipratama residence. Be relaxed and think of it as your own home." Mr. Adipratama delivered his opening line after everyone sat down.

As he spoke, a waiter pushed down a small wheeled table filled with glasses of drink. The waiter placed the glasses on the guest table. After that, he went back inside.

"To shorten the time, let me apologize in advance for just preparing a drink. The reason is because soon we will have dinner together. So, please enjoy this appetizer and take a break. I know you're all tired. Celine and Mbok Yani will escort you to your respective rooms. We'll gather in the dining room around 7.

"I'll excuse you." After saying that Mr. Adipratama immediately left the living room assisted with his cane.

It is left that the Wijaya family who is still gawking gets such treatment. The irritation began to creep in Mama Ratna's heart. What the fuck is that old man?! Is that a common act performed by the host on his guests?! Or is this a new kind of style humiliation?! None of us have been given the chance to argue !

Sensitive Celine, go straight ahead to fix things. "Sorry Papa well, Everything .... Papa emang that. Just saying it as necessary. Please taste this drink. Or .. if you are tired and want to immediately rest in the room also can."

"Go to my room, Lin .... Let Rico and Sherly rest. Bang Alex isn't thirsty either." Alex immediately argued.

Celine who was a bit doubtful, was still waiting for the opinion of Papa Heru and Mama Ratna. After looking at each other for a moment, Papa Heru made a sound to make up his mind. "Sorry yeah, Lin ... No one seems thirsty here. Saved again his drink. Celine please take us to the room.well ...."

Upon hearing Celine's reply, Mbok Yani immediately clapped his hands three times. Prok Prok Prok !! Soon two women and two men were in the uniform of the maid. They immediately took over the luggage and luggage belonging to the Wijaya family.

"Please follow me, " Mbok Yani said.

Led by Mbok Yani and Celine, the group climbed the stairs and entered the left aisle. They passed through many doors scattered along the left and right of the passageway. Eventually they stopped in front of one of the doors.

"This is the room for Papa and Mama" Celine said as she opened the door. Inside is a room that can be aligned with a junior suite class hotel room.

Papa Heru and Mama Ratna entered the room. One of the male servants who brought the goods and luggage belonging to Papa Heru and Mama Ratna also came in, and put their luggage there. After completing his task, he went out of the room and returned to his original row, which was behind the group.

"Papa-Mama just want to stay here and rest, or still want to go see the other rooms?" ask Celine.

"We are here, Lin .." replied Mama Ratna.

"Yes already. If so Celine take the others to her room first .... Before 7, Celine will be back. If there is less or need what, do not hesitate to tell Celine well .." said Celine again.

"Yes, Lin .... Thank you .." said Papa Heru with a warm smile.

"Good break Papa-Mama .." said Celine as she waved her hand. After Papa Heru and Mama Ratna returned Celine's hand, the door closed slowly.

The group moved to the next room. It is not too far from the room of Papa Heru and Mama Ratna. It was about five meters from the room earlier, and was in the opposite row with him.

"This is the room for Bang Alex, Brother Sherly, and Rico, " said Celine as she opened the door. The room area and facilities in it are almost the same as the rooms of Papa Heru and Mama Ratna. The difference in the bedroom is added a child's bed that has a barrier on both sides. The walls of his room are also painted in bright colors with a friendly design for children.

"Hows it? Is it enough to match Brother and Sister? Sorry if the design is a bit childish and less formal for adults .." Celine said again.

"No, Lin .... This is great, " replied Sherly who was also approved by Alex. They were moved by Celine's service to think about Rico's interests in detail. Alex immediately laid Rico who had fallen asleep since the trip to the Adipratama residence. His hands were already quite sore because from earlier carrying Rico.

The other man's maid enters the room and lays down Alex and Sherly's suitcase. After that, he left the room, followed by Celine.

"Well, Alex and Sherly's sister would like to be here, or would you like to come to Bang James's room?" celine asked as soon as she was outside the room.

"We're here, Lin .... Take a shower, too, " replied Sherly.

"Yes. Why do we also disturb people? Remember well ... don't be alone in the room, let's not be disturbed by demons!" alex Goda.

"That could be alone, Bang?! Don't you see, there are still many groups?!" sahut James refers to Mbok Yani and the servants who are still there.

"If Nak James wants to, we can go right away. There are no more items to bring, " said Mbok Yani with a meaningful smile.

James's luggage was indeed just a backpack that was currently still perched on his back. Understandably, as a simple man, he is indeed accustomed to not carrying a lot of goods when traveling. Unlike the mother and sister Sherly who had to carry a suitcase. After all, he does not want to pamper himself and inconvenience others to bring his goods, if he himself is still able to do so.

"Yes already, because there are no more items delivered, Mbok and others can rest. Let Celine alone take Bang James to his room. But don't get me wrong, not because you want to be alone .." replied Celine.

"You two are also gapapa, Lin .... Just don't be silly, "tap Alex while giggling.

Hearing that, Celine simply smiled knots, then continued her sentence. "It's Celine between Bang James first .... Before 7, Celine will be here. If there is less or need what, do not hesitate to tell Celine well .." said Celine repeated the sentence.

"okay!" answer Alex.

"Thank you, Lin .." Sherly continued.

"Name-sama .... Have a good rest .." said Celine before closing Alex's bedroom door.

After that, Mbok Yani and the waiters leave behind Celine and James. Then Celine drove James to the room he used to live in if he was in this house.

On the other hand, after everyone had left them and made sure no one had heard, Mama Ratna complained to her husband about the uneg-uneg she had been holding back.

"What the fuck is Celine's papa, Pa?! Is that how a host treats his guests?! Or does he mean to insult us?! He did not give us a chance to talk! Who does she think she is?! Big boss?!" mama Ratna's Scrutiny.

Papa Heru understood what his wife felt. He was a little offended. But hearing his wife's nagging, he held back a smile. "Because .... He is a big boss, Ma .." he said in response to the Wife's remark.

Mama Ratna, who is aware of the mistake of choice, said she immediately added, "Yes! But we are guests! Not subordinates! Moreover, we are again in the process of becoming one big family!"

"Well done, Ma .... As Celine said, maybe that was the way it was. Don't be negative first. Pity James and Celine if we're just this stormy." Papa Heru tried to calm Mama Ratna down.

"Yes .... Mom knows .... Because of Celine's gaze, Mama had been holding back. But look at the attitude of the Old Man is becoming more and more! Mama will not stay silent!" mama Ratna with determination.

Papa Heru simply fell silent and sighed. He prayed in his heart, that Mr. Adipratama would not demean them. Hope this engagement is peaceful. Hopefully these two families can get along well. And lastly, may James and Celine be happy always.

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