Substitute Mother
Chapters 121. D-Day
The sacred day finally came.
Mark Sebastian's wedding made headlines on almost all news portals. It became a grand event because in the end, the heir Sebastian ended his bachelor's time. All were curious, what kind of girl who was able to captivate Mark. By the way, regarding Hannah's background, it is common knowledge among the press that Sebastian's future mistress is a former erotic dancer. But in honor of Mr and Mrs Sebastian who is known to be generous, they agreed not to open Hannah's past. What for anyway? Hannah was well received by the family of her future husband, and they were to be married in a matter of hours.
The reception was held at the Iris hotel, while a blessing at the church near the hotel, which is why Mark had booked several rooms for his immediate family one day earlier.
“Honey, where is my decade?”
Judith who was combing Aera's hair, glanced at Jeanno who had been pacing back and forth with a shirt that had not been buttoned all and arms that were not the same length between right and left. Also the hair is still messy.
“Can you look for it first? I'll help you after I finish hairdressing Aera”
“You put it in a suitcase last night, right? But no”
Judith turned the puffed-up eyeball. Her hand grabbed the hairpin of the beautiful white flower petals, to tuck into Aera's hair as a sweetener.
“I asked you ‘The tie you've prepared?’ you answered ‘Already, I've put it in koper’. Did you forget?”
While the little one from earlier giggled at the panic of his papa.
“What not-don't be left behind? Nope, no. Could die me if anyone left behind”
Judith shook her head, then looked towards Aera. “Play baby, mama want to see what you look like already okay”
The little one, according to him, turned around in front of Judith who made the woman smile with satisfaction. “Princess mommy is beautiful. Aera sit down for a while huh, let mama help your forgetful papa”
Judith stood up from her seat, approaching Jeanno's suitcase which was still open and in disarray.
“I've searched all sides” Jeanno said as Judith opened one by one small piece of her suitcase. The woman did not heed, she had to make sure of herself with her hands.
“Oh yes? then what is this?”
Jeanno cleared his throat when the tie he was looking for was in Judith's hands. “How can it be there?”
Aera who was in her chair was holding back a laugh.
“It looks like you have to take a lot of vitamins so as not to forget. Here I put all of”
Without having to be told twice, Jeanno brought his body closer. Let Judith help tidy up her messy shirt, then put on her tie.
“Sorry, don't get mad keep”
The scythe turned into puppy eyes that weakened Judith to stop nagging. “I'm not angry”
Jeanno smiled, looking at his interlocutor who was focused on putting on a tie. Judith was beautiful this morning, with a pink dress wrapped around her body perfectly. Then accent the flower hairpins tucked in a simple hairdo. Jeanno knows today is the perfect day for Mark, but if I'm honest, today is also the perfect day for him. Spending the night with his family, sharing a threesome bed with jokes and lullaby laughter. Then he wakes up, feeling the hectic rush of wedding preparations for Mark and Hannah. His feelings warm up, conscious or not, which they do is exactly like family in general. It almost makes Jeanno forget that Judith is just a substitute.
“It's done”
“You want me to spin like Aera?” Judith chuckles. “No need, you're already handsome. You can come down first, I want to meet Hannah with the other bridesmaids”
Jeanno nodded, before approaching Aera, looking down, stealing a kiss from Judith's lips. “You are beautiful”
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Hannah looks so cute in her white dress. Like Hannah, the dress was simple. No excessive accents, but still fit to see. Helga and her mother who came yesterday afternoon and stayed with her, did not stop looking amazed at how perfect Hannah with her wedding dress.
Judith walked in, making him squeal with excitement. I can't believe my best friend is going to be a wife soon.
“You're the prettiest bride I've ever seen”
Judith stepped closer, hugging Hannah briefly after greeting Auntie. “How do you feel?”
“I.. don't know. Nervous, but also very happy. My cheek hurts from not being able to stop smiling”
“Since I asked you to pinch it, make sure it's a dream or not” Helga added. Judith responded with an oddity. “Of course this is not a dream, dear”
“I feel like a cinderella who met the prince. I was nobody, and in a matter of a few hours, I became a wife. Oh my goodness, Judith, do I deserve it?”
“There's nothing more fitting to be Mark Sebastian's mistress than you, dear”
“I feel like it's going to explode because it's ticking too fast”
Still chuckling, Judith rubbed the back of her best friend's hand. “Pull breath, exhale slowly dear. You already memorized your sacred promise, right?”
“Already. But I'm afraid to forget”
“I'm sure you can. Congratulations on your marriage, baby. Happy happy”
The two men embraced back. “I hope you get a happy ending, Judith”
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The blessing process went well. Nervous Hannah half-dead, in the end managed to say a promise loudly and with confidence. Mark's? Don't ask. He said it without any distractions. End with the bride kissing each other, the guests clapping. Relinquished the feeling of also rejoicing in the legitimate Mark and Hannah as a couple.
The next event will be held at the hotel Ballroom later this afternoon. A little time for them to rest for a while.
“I guess I still can't believe they're married. I'm happy, very happy”
Jeanno nodded, agreeing with Judith's statement. “Akupun. All this time Mark has been by my side both joy and sorrow. If there wasn't a Mark, I would have been lost a long time ago. I'm happy to finally find someone who accompanies him to old with”
Judith was about to chimed in, but was stopped because of Jeanno's phone ringing. “Aunt Maria? What was? I'm in the room with Judith, take a little rest. What?”
Not knowing what news aunt Maria brought, but seeing the change in expression from Jeanno, Judith guessed it was definitely not good news.
“Good, I'll be there” soon
“What's up, sir?” ask Judith after Jeanno's phone call is over. The man did not immediately reply, adjusting his breath to be calmer.
“My parents... come”.
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Jeanno sat there, quiet. Like a secret admirer is only able to observe someone from afar, or rather from behind the glass of his car. He chose to use his other car today. So that Nayara does not realize that she is behind the glass, observe as Nayara observed it the other day.
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Mark is right, absolutely right. What Jeanno did, could not be justified whatever the reason. It is he who has brought Nayara into his life, also miserable because of it. Jeanno was not sure if Nayara would forgive him after this. Especially if you know the reason his scholarship was revoked is because of him, or rather because of his father's power.
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“Mr Alexander? What do we do in front of the florist?”
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Jeanno lifted her face, looking from the mirror. “I want you to come down, and order a lily for me”
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The driver, although astonished, decided not to ask much. But before he got off, Jeanno gave him money that he thought was too much for a lily.
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“Give a tip for that florist. Don't say anything about me or Alexander's family. Youunderstand? for your reward, I'll transfer myself”
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The man nodded, without much question carrying out what he had been told. From the distance, Jeanno could see how genuinely Nayara served the buyer. That smile, the smile that had been her favorite until now. He missed, very much. Two months of not meeting, made his chest feel empty. When the driver gave a tip, Nayara looked happy not to play and said thanks many times.
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Jeanno was grateful, at least Nayara could use the money to increase her savings. He has not been able to see her yet, but Jeanno is determined to protect Nayara, even remotely.
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