The Love of the Maharani

Matchmaking

~Your soul mate could be the one you know so well.

Maybe you just forgot to actually see it as "the one"~

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A dozen kilometers away from Anna's house. In a grand old European building-style house, a young man was sitting down and drinking a soft drink.

The young man's gaze pierced the scene into the glass of the room's window which was quite majestic. He is young, about 25 years old. His face was handsome, tall and quite athletic. At first glance, he looks like an Arab-European. The face that made him judged by many women.

Yep. Daffa Scholinszky was a handsome young man. He is now waiting for the arrival of Mr. Kiman, his personal driver. Something was troubling his mind from this afternoon. And he awaits the answer that Mr. Kiman will bring later.

It didn't take long, the sound of her bedroom door being knocked on.

"Lake in." Daffa's Command.

"Young Master, I've been investigating the girl this afternoon." Mr. Kiman's voice slowly filled the silence of the magnificent room.

"Continue."

"The girl was named Anna Maharania. He's 21 years old. His status as a student majoring in English Language Education level 4 Universitas Airlangga. His father is a famous actor Jordan who was rumored to have disappeared six years ago. Now he lives with his aunt, two younger brothers, and one younger sister who is crazy."

"...gila?"

"Yes, Sir. That's the result of my investigation. According to reports, her younger sister was 15 years old but locked up for most of the day in the house. He is suffering from schizophrenia."

"..."

"Miss Anna also sells donuts and stationery, sir. "

"Sale?"

"Yes, Sir. Looks like Miss Anna's mom is controlling finances pretty tight. So to make ends meet, Miss Anna sells donuts and stationery on campus"

"... A boyfriend?"

"... Nothing, Young Master. But.."

"but what?"

"...this is just an issue, sir. According to my informant, Ira's mother, Mama continued non-Anna, wanted to match non-Anna with her niece Frans."

Hearing the news, Daffa slightly straightened his body.

"Who is he?"

"Frans Sihombing is the youngest son of General Sihombing, the old partner of the Great Lord at Zi-Tech."

"..."

"..."

"Hobbies, social friends, daily activities?"

"All are on the report, sir. Will I read it or Young Master read-?"

"Leave it at the table. You can go."

Shortly afterwards Mr. Kiman left the room. Leaving Daffa alone. The young man was trying to digest all the information he had just heard. After digesting all the foreign information, Daffa sighed.

Anna Maharania. The girl bears a great resemblance to the figure of Tasya she remembers. Either his face, or his attitude.

Tasya is the eldest daughter of the Frost family and her childhood friend. It's been six years since Daff saw Tasya one last time. Tasya disappears without a trace with her sister Zaiji.

For years, Daff searched for his little friend. Until finally he met Anna, a figure that is very similar to Tasya. But hearing the background of the girl named Anna, makes Daff so doubt his memory.

Surprisingly when their sight met at the laksa noodle dining venue, Daff felt the same feeling he felt every time he met Tasya.

Looks like Daff has to investigate this girl named Anna more thoroughly. He needs to see Anna back. As soon as possible.

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"Anna doesn't want to!"

Anna's voice rang out loud breaking the silence at the dining table. Anna was eating with Mama Ira, Dodi, and Tedi. While Zizi was in the room, as usual he was. Mama never let Anna take Zizi to eat together at the table.

Because once he brought Zizi, and Bi Arum accidentally broke the plate which then shocked Zizi. The shocked zizi finally made a tantrum.

Back to the conversation at the dinner table at this time. Mama Ira who remains beautiful even though she has entered the age of 45 years is still relaxed continuing to eat. He did not criticize Anna's reluctance to his previous remarks. That he decided to match Anna with Frans.

"Frans is a playboy, Ma. He's also an abuse. Many times he had chafed Anna. And Anna told Mama too many times about it. Anna doesn't want to be fooled by him, Ma. Than her, mending Anna marry Dodi."

"Gawur you, An!" Snatch Mama Ira to Anna.

While in the corner of the table, Dodi who was called his name instead choked. The young man who will graduate from High School in June did not expect that his name would be dragged in the chat Mama and her half-sister. He silently lowered his head, to hide the red hue that enveloped his face.

"Dodi is your sister!" Mom Ira is back.

"Sister, Ma. Legally and religiously, we can still get married."

"Don't argue Mama, An. You're gonna marry Frans. Point."

"But he's a playboy, Ma. She's even pregnant with Anna's sister's friend."

"So what? What matters is that he is rich. Ex general's father. His family has a partner with global company Zi-Tech. You'll have a fancy life."

"Luxury can't guarantee happiness, Ma."

"But to be happy also takes money, An."

"But, Ma--"

"Listen Mama! Dodi has to go to medicine this year. He needs a big cost. And Tedi, your younger brother also needs a fee for his heart treatment. It's expensive, An. While your father's legacy can't be taken straight away. Only a little can be taken every month."

"And your Uncle Sam said, if your father's legacy can be taken all when you're married. So, you have to marry Frans, Anna. For your brothers!" Obviously Mama Ira is long.

Anna's chest felt tight. There was an actual contradiction that he still wanted to be shouted at by him. But hearing Mama Ira's explanation, her mouth suddenly locked.

Anna sees Dodi, her step-sister who despite not much time they spend together, but Anna feels sympathy for the teenager who is about to enter his adult life in a moment.

And Tedi, the younger brother of Mama Ira and Jordan's father, looks tiny in his seat now. Tedi was from childhood already has a heart defect. At the age of just five years, Tedi has very often returned to the hospital.

Anna lowered her head, trying to think about mother's request.

"Okay Anna has to get married. But it doesn't have to be the same Frans, does it?"

"Who do you want to marry, An?" Ask Mama Ira.

"Anna.."

"You don't have a boyfriend. And Frans likes you. He told Mama many times that he wanted to marry you. It's just a."

"But..."

"Udah. You think it's all right. But Mama's coming to you, An. You should get married as soon as possible."

With her last sentence, Mama Ira closed the conversation regarding the matchmaking.

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