Secret Weddings

the arrival of a new family

Erlan sighed deeply before replying, "Thank you, Pa. I haven't seen how far I'm going to make a decision, but I know that I want to go out and find my own adventure." 

"Now that we return to the mansion, your mama has prepared breakfast for us. We'll be at seven." Albert patted his son's shoulder.

The car driven by Jhon was traveling at a moderate speed, the man was so tired after the mission.

However, that makes the man wonder why let go of Pasada just like that. 

After about an hour, the car stopped next to Nathan's car. 

They immediately entered and Dania asked to clean up first and just ate together.

Nathan, Erlan's older and wiser brother, feels responsible for his twin's circumstances. 

"You know, Erlan, I almost decided to go around the world, before deciding to stay here with the family," he said as he glanced at Erlan with a sympathetic smile. 

"I want to learn from the opportunity I missed. I will support you to realize your dream" Erlan said in a soft voice.

However, Albert sighed and said, "Erlan, stay in this mansion with our family, join our family company. We love this place and feel comfortable. We'll be very worried if you leave." 

Dania nodded in agreement while shedding tears. His face looked so worried.

Erlan gulped, her heart pounding. "Pa, Ma, I know you're worried about me and want the best for me. It's not about the mansion or not, it's about wanting to live a more meaningful life, finding a purpose, and becoming a stronger person."

Albert and Dania were confused, while Nathan stood up, patting Erlan on the shoulder. "I'm sure, with our support, Erlan's happiness will be more assured. Because wherever he goes, our affection will always be with him." 

Erlan clasped Dania and Albert's hands, Nathan added, "We can give him a chance to find his own way of life."

Eventually, Albert and Dania melt down and allow Erlan to seek her adventure. Soon, Erlan begins her journey around the world, seeking experience and happiness.

ERLAN TRAVEL <<<

Erlan left her family, headed for a faraway country, never before had she thought she had a family.

The man reached a small town in a distant country called 'Terra Magna'. There, he meets an old woman who used to take care of him while at the headquarters, 

"Mom how are you?" erlan asked the middle-aged woman.

"Good mother's news, are you not punished by Mr. Pasada if you go too far, Erlan."

Erlan smiled, the man lying on the woman's lap.

"Mother, I've found my real family, I'm a twin, '" Erlan said.

"Based on a stupid kid, then what are you here for, you better take some time for your family, Erlan!" exclaim Ros while pulling the ear of the man who had been considered his own son.

"I want to be with them, but Mom's coming with me" Erlan said firmly.

"You want Pasada to kill me, Hah!" Rose rubbed her face rough.

"Mother, Pasada is bankrupt, and will remember you no more" Erlan said.

Erlan finally told me everything that had happened,.Rose heard it was so shocked, but there was a sense of happiness because it meant that Erlan was separated from the evil man.

"You want Pasada to kill me, Hah!" Rose rubbed her face rough.

"Mother, Pasada is bankrupt, won't remember you anymore" Erlan said.

Erlan finally told me everything that had happened. Rose heard it was so shocked, but there was a sense of happiness because it meant that Erlan was separated from the bad man.

The sheer amount of gratitude made Rose cry. "Thank God. Erlan, thank you. I know now I can sleep without worrying about Pasada or her people trying to hurt you."

"Well, Mom," Erlan smiled. 

"The truth always wins. I'm just sorry that we had to go through all this."

Rose and Erlan sit on their old couch, drinking tea and reminiscing about years ago when Pasada, a wealthy and influential businessman, began to permeate their lives. At that time, Pasada had a large company that controlled various aspects of the city's economic life, and the intention was to impose its will to control business competition.

In the past, everything went well for the simple Rose and Erlan. They lead ordinary lives without much difficulty. 

One day, Erlan, a young boy, starts working for Pasada as a gardener to make extra money for his family. However, over time, Pasada began to use Erlan for his evil purposes.

Pasada threatens Rose that he will kidnap and hurt Erlan if he does not cooperate. Rose had no choice but to obey Pasada in order to keep Erlan safe.

Erlan was aware of Pasada's influence on him, and he knew that they would not be safe as long as Pasada was still in power. 

So, he began to look for ways to bring down Pasada, no matter how long or dangerous the attempt was. Erlan gets help from some loyal friends, and they infiltrate Pasada's internal circle to seek information about his abuse of power.

Together, they delve into the deep-rooted evidence and unethical business practices that Pasada has long practiced.

Erlan managed to gather enough evidence to bring Pasada to justice and cause the collapse of his business. However, it was in vain because many Pasada people helped solve his problem.

Rose listened to Erlan's struggle and admired her. "You know, Erlan, I'm proud of you for having faced that predicament and made the right thing. But, now what's your plan?"

"From now forward, I want to start a new life - away from our bad memories and our past. I want us to live a peaceful and happy life, live a decent life and have the opportunity to live without fear" Erlan said.

Rose heard that smile, her tears just dripping down.

Erlan rubbed the tears flowing on Rose's wrinkled face.

"Let's get ready," Erlan asked.

Erlan ended up helping that woman who was so good to her.

When he finished he left the place.

"Are you sure you'll bring this old lady?" 

"Mother, wherever I am. From now on there's Mom too." Erlan was driving the car at medium speed.

The man deliberately brought the woman who took care of him from the small to get to know his biological family.

The main door was opened by the maid, after which Erlan immediately headed to the living room.

Where everyone is gathered there. Before he arrived he had sent a message to Nathan if he would bring someone to be introduced.

If he remembered the reply from his twin brother, Nathan thought he would introduce his future wife. It was more than what his family thought.

"Good afternoon, dear family! The handsome has returned. And, as I said before, this time I brought along a special someone I wanted to introduce to all of you," Erlan said with a wide smile.

Nathan, waiting in the living room with his parents and wife, rises from his position to welcome Erlan and Rose. 

"So, who is he, Erlan? Your fiancee, right?" nathan asked in a whisper.

Erlan laughed softly, then said, "No, Nathan. He's not my fiancee. She was Rose, the woman who had been taking care of me since I was a child. I want you to get to know the man who has done so much in my life."

The Erlan family was shocked, especially Nathan. However, slowly they all greeted Rose with open arms.

After getting to know each other, they all sat in the living room while enjoying soft drinks and snacks served by the waiter.

"Rose, thank you for all your sacrifices for Erlan and we really appreciate everything you've done" said the mother, Mrs Dania, with teary eyes. "We hope you'll feel comfortable here with us."

Rose smiled, "Thank you very much, Madam. I've felt so grateful to meet you. Erlan is a very kind-hearted child and I am proud to be able to take care of her."

A deep atmosphere was felt in the room, until Nathan then shifted the topic, "Then, Erlan, what are your plans after this? Is Mother Rose going to stay with us here at the mansion?"

Erlan nodded, "Yes, Nathan. That's my hope if you don't mind. I want Rose's mother to stay here with us and enjoy the life she deserves after all these years of caring for me."

"Rose, what about your family? Are they in town too?" ask Albert who wants to know Rose better.

Rose answered honestly, "I have no family, Sir. I was an orphan, and Erlan was the only family I had even though Mr. Pasada told him to kill me back then."

Hearing what Rose said were all shocked, so too was Zara inexhaustible.

"So you've been hidden by Erlan all this time?" ask Dania.

"True, Madam." Rose lowered her head.

As their conversation relaxed and became more intimate, Rose began to tell her story. About his childhood in the orphanage, about how he did not have a family, until Pasada's good intention to take care of Erlan at that time. To this day, he wants to take her to live with his family.

"Erlan, do you know how Rose was chosen by Pasada ?" Nathan asked curiously.

"I know it from the butler. At that time, my family or Mr. Pasada wanted to find a nanny, and the butler recommended Rose. That's the beginning of it all" Erlan explained.

"Eh, if you all knew how stubborn Erlan was as a child!" exclaim Rose.

Hearing that all laughed, Rose reminisced about Erlan's childhood. "Erlan always tried to escape from the base when night fell, thinking he was an adventurous hero. But every time I run, I'll find her in a quiet playground, clutching her knees and crying."

Erlan's family laughed at the story, but behind it they also felt sad to hear what Erlan had experienced in his childhood.

"Erlan, why are you trying to escape every night?" nathan asked with a face full of curiosity.

Embarrassed, Erlan replied, "I used to feel fear in that base. I want to explore the world, find my parents who have disappeared. But every time I tried to escape, reality would make me realize that I had nowhere else to go. Roselah always finds me and brings me back, even if I try to escape again."

Rose smiled warmly, "Erlan, you made me have to run around here and there just to chase after you. But I never got angry with you, because to me you are an orphan so strong and have a very high spirit of life even though your fate is full of trials."

Hearing the story, Lady Dania felt proud to have Erlan as her child. He sighed and said, "Rose and Erlan, I'm proud of you two. Your way of life may be difficult, but not giving up and taking care of each other and our families is more and more complete with Rose's presence."

That night, they hear more stories about Erlan and Rose's past, from their ups and downs at headquarters, to their close relationships, to how Erlan finally gets to meet her family.

As time passed, the relationship between Rose and Erlan's family grew more and more intimate. He began to feel that he was truly part of the family, and they all lived a new life together.

But this happiness does not last long. One day, the newspaper of the day ran a shocking news. An unexpected event comes to Erlan's family.

"Have you heard this news, Erlan?" nathan asked frantically while holding the newspaper. 

"The family of the wealthy businessman was found dead in a strange accident, and it was reported that they had a strong connection to our family. Many strange speculations about them are circulating in the society."

Rose who was with Erlan saw her face pale when she heard the news. Rose never knew that there was a connection between the Erlan family and the Pasada family.

Before Rose could ask any further, Madam Dania walked into the room with a gloomy face.

"Erlan, Nathan, we need to talk" said Mrs Dania while sitting next to them. "I know this may be hard to believe, but according to an investigation conducted, the Pasada family just returned home a holiday that strangely Tama was in the paper"

Erlan and Nathan's faces looked surprised, 

"Dad Tama has kept this relationship a secret from us. He is afraid we are in danger if we know of their involvement, and more so because there are many parties who want to destroy the family" explained Mrs Dania.

Erlan's family was made transfixed by the confession. Zara was also confused as to why her father was there. Or it's just a coincidence.

"Dear." Nathan held his wife's hand.

"Is that really dad?" zara's voice sounded trembling.

"really. But now, we need to figure out what really happened.  We need to take care of each other" Nathan said in a determined tone.

Hearing that, Erlan felt an enormous burden on his shoulders. He knew that he had to protect his family and uncover the truth in order to absorb the happiness they had felt.

"No matter what happens, we will face it together. I have to investigate deeper and find the mastermind behind all this" Erlan said calmly.

Rose, who had been silent all along, finally added, "You can count on my help. I will do everything I can to protect the family that loves me and to make room for me in your hearts."

Erlan's family realizes that they are not only fighting an enemy outside that threatens the family's happiness, but also fighting to keep the affection and togetherness in it.

Since then, the family's life has changed drastically. Day after day, Erlan, Nathan, and Zara become involved in a complex investigation, find out more about the mysterious Pasada businessman's family and uncover a crime network where the man's headquarters still exist in every town.