Sephia's Deceptions

As expected

"Andre, I'm getting through to the next stage!" peeking Lidya with so much pleasure that he involuntarily ran over and hugged Andre, making the man feel dizzy, because it had to be extra strong to refrain from returning Lidya's embrace. However, he did not deserve it, because Lidya already belonged to someone else.

"Congratulations!" andre was happy. He said it with bated breath because of the crush of Lidya's body that was so strong.

Lidya realized she had hugged Andre. He hurried to take off the embrace and bowed in shame. "Thank you, Ndre. Sorry, I let go of hugging you," he said in a trembling voice withstanding embarrassment.

"That's it, let's just say you never hugged me, okay? It was not on purpose" Andre replied with a smile.

Lidya nodded in confirming.

"Okay, now what's your plan? So call your in-laws?" asked Andre, recalling Lidya's intentions.

"Oh yes, I must contact Papa Arman immediately" he decided.

"Sip! When is the next stage?"

Lidya went back to perusing the contents of the initial test result and blinked her eyes, confused.

"Why?"

"The implementation is tomorrow" Lidya replied. "But I still have no preparation, I also have to go home quickly to prepare all my equipment, including a change of clothes."

"That's easy. You don't have to go home. Stay at the hotel for a while, for clothes and other equipment we can buy later," said Andre.

Lidya looked at Andre long ago. He didn't know what to say to his friend. Were it not for his support and assistance, Lidya would not have been able to undergo the initial tests properly, including the hotel room that Andre had prepared for him.

"Alright, but I'm not feeling well with you, Ndre," replied Lidya.

"Why really? Just relax."

"I don't feel good because I've been troubling you for it."

"No problem. You're like everyone else" Andre said quickly. "Now try to contact your in-laws, before moving on to the next stage."

"Ready! You're fit to be my manager, Ndre."

"Where can? The one with your husband is angry with me."

"Let him, don't mind, if it's not him."

Andre laughed at Lidya's words. She could tell if Lidya didn't care much about her husband.

Lidya tried to contact her father-in-law. Long he waited, his call was not answered either. He finally gave up. Maybe his in-laws are busy with his work, and he also long felt careless, especially the purpose is for his own sake.

"Why?" ask Andre.

"My father-in-law did not answer the call" Lidya replied. "Maybe he is busy. I'm not good."

"No problem, the name also tries. Then try again, who knows he's done with the busyness."

"Yes, I'll try."

Andre gently patted the back of Lidya's hand. He did not want his best friend to be hopeless just because he could not contact his in-laws.

"Are you close enough to him?"

Lidya nodded. "Not really. But he understands me enough, and seems to support me more than Alex."

"That means you're quite welcome there."

"Only Alex rejected me."

"You sad?"

Lidya laughed a little. "Sad why? We don't love each other."

Andre took a long breath. He felt a slight bit of bitterness in Lidya's tone of voice. She knew Lidya was certainly very sad and hurt by this forced marriage.

In their residence just then, Lidya's phone suddenly rang. Hurry Lidya the name of the caller. The corner of his lips lifted as the person he was waiting for now contacted him back.

"What's wrong? I'm sorry, papa was meeting, so I didn't have time to answer your call."

Lidya smile. "No problem, Pa. Lidya just wants to tell a story and ask Papa's permission."

"Whatis that? Say it, son."

"Look Pa, Lidya apologizes, Lidya is currently looking for a job in Bandung. Instead of what, Lidya is not used to staying at home without doing anything," he explained, starting to tell stories.

"Hm, then, did you get the job?"

"At this time Lidya has passed the initial stage, tomorrow Lidya continues to the next stage," replied Lidya. "They are looking for a new model that will be used as a brand ambassador for a beauty product, can Lidya continue, Pa?"

Lidya waited for a while, and finally there was a small deheman's voice there.

"Papa always supports your decision, son, as long as you understand how to keep and put yourself there. You're Alex's wife, papa doesn't want you to be judged badly by others just for not being able to behave how you should."

Lidya exhaled a sigh of relief. "That means Papa allowed Lidya to model?" tanyanya, make sure.

"of course. Papa trusts you completely. Papa is sure you will keep the good name of the family, especially you and Alex," Arman said.

"Lidya oaham, Pa."

"You're going to Bandung with your friend?"

"Yes Pa."

"Sorry, man?"

"Yes Pa."

"Can she look after and respect you as Alex's wife?"

Lidya smile. "His name is Andre, Pa. We were friends from childhood. There is no relationship between us, other than friendship or brotherhood" Lidya explained. "Andre is taking good care of Lidya, he is well aware of her limits. While here, Andre prepared everything for Lidya, including the hotel and all Lidya's needs, regarding this job test."

"Thank God then. I just don't want any misunderstandings between you that end up making your relationship tenuous, if you know, papa wants you to win his heart, as your husband."

"Yes, Pa. Lidya understands."

"Yes, then papa closes first. Tell Andre, thank you from me, and I'll reimburse you for all the expenses he's paid for you."

"Good, Pa." Lidya just delivered a message from Arman to Andre. Sontak Andre asked politely, Lidya's phone and meant to talk directly with Arman.

"Om, don't worry, I'll take care of Lidya, um, sorry, Mrs Alex Pradana in this town. Andre's promise will not hurt him or hurt him" he said, which made Arman laugh. Inexplicably hearing Andre's voice he immediately felt that Andre was a pleasant and trustworthy person.

"Please send me your account number, son. I'll reimburse you for all the expenses you've incurred for my son-in-law."

Andre laughs. "No need, Om. I am sincere, and that is my duty as his brother" replied Andre.

"I can't be satisfied, she's my daughter-in-law, it's appropriate that I take all her needs."

Andre laughed again. "Do that for the other needs of Lidya, if it's here, let Andre do it. Please, give me a chance to be a good brother to him."

"Alright if that's what you want. Thank you for being so kind to Lidya."

"Together, Om."

Andre returned the phone to Lidya's hand.

"Pa, Lidya can't go home today, Lidya will stay here temporarily, until the test is over" she asked for permission once again.

"Okay, take good care of yourself. Oya, papa just transferred to your account. Wear it to buy all your necessities there, don't bother Andre."

"Good, Pa."

Arman closes the call after he finishes his business with Lidya.

"How, is it relieved?" andre asked with a smile.

"Of course."

"Congratulations, success is in sight."

"Not yet."

As they both laughed, suddenly came a girl who then wrapped her hands around Andre's neck tightly. "It turns out you're here" he said, gently tasting Andre's head.

Lidya instantly felt careless and uneasy herself.