The Rich Widow

Andrew's Proposal

"Nadira?"

"Ehm, actually I'm confused, Mas. Why Mas even proposed to me when we have a very far difference. I'm just a poor widow trying to rise from the brink. While Mas ...." Nadira was silent and looked at herself.

"Hey, is that a problem? I don't care who and whatever your status is, Nadira, because I've thought about it very carefully. So, are you willing to accept my proposal?"

Nadira stared fixed Andrew's two bright brown netra. Although in fact he was still very hesitant, but Nadira had to nod and accept the proposal. He did not want Andrew to feel disappointed if he refused.

Nadira took a deep breath and exhaled again. "Alright, I accept your proposal, Mas. But there is one condition" said Nadira.

Andrew smiled with satisfaction. "All right, what is it?"

"I don't want to get married fast. I still need time to think about it. How's it?"

Andrew paused for a moment and nodded his head. "All right, no problem. It's better that way. At least I can prove that I really seriously want to be a part of you and want to make you both happy" he replied steadily.

Andrew grabbed the diamond ring that was still in the jewelry box and pinned it on Nadira's ring finger. Amara clapped her hands so enthusiastically that Andrew managed to attach the ring to her mother's finger.

"Yey, Om Andrew will be Ara's father" he said innocently.

Nadira could only smile wryly while gently stroking the top of her daughter's head.

Andrew lifted up Amara's tiny body and carried it. "Amara now calls Om Daddy. How's it?"

"Ready, Daddy!" answer with steady.

"good. Before Daddy takes you home, we say the same opa, how?"

Amara nodded quickly. "Okay, Daddy!"

Without hesitation, Andrew grabbed Nadira's hand. He clasped his future wife's hand and led her back to Mr. Bian's room. Upon arriving in the room, master Bian immediately smiled as he looked at the three of them.

"Hmmm, it looks like your mission is working, young man. Congratulations," he said.

"Yes, Daddy. Finally my dream came true" replied Andrew, glancing at Nadira.

Nadira was silent. His head was also facing the floor. He still could not believe that the handsome man standing next to him was already his fiancee.

"Good then. I'm glad to hear that too. May you always be happy until only death can separate you" said Mr. Bian again.

"Aamiinu. Oh yeah, Dad. I'm gonna go for a second. Bringing my wife and daughter home."

Mr. Bian nodded. "Yes, go. And for you, Nadira ... come here often with Amara. You know, Daddy's lonely here" said Mr. Bian before the three of them walked out of the room.

"Yes, of course, Dad. We promise," said Nadira.

A few minutes later.

"Thank you for today, Mas" Nadira said when he arrived at his residence.

"I should be the one to thank you, Nadira. Because it is willing to accept my proposal and give me the opportunity to be closer to you, you and Amara" said Andrew as he grabbed Nadira's hand and held it tightly.

Nadira smiled and he almost forgot that there was a pair of eyes that were watching his safety. The pair of tiny eyes looked rounded and his face looked a little sullen.

Realizing that, Nadira rushed to release Andrew's hand and pretended as if nothing had happened. While Andrew could only smile then squat in front of the little girl.

"Alright, Daddy said goodbye, yeah. Don't forget, go to sleep immediately because it's night," said Andrew as he stroked the soft cheeks of Amara.

"Good, Dad." Instantly his pouting face disappeared and now looks a sweet smile expands on the beautiful face of the little girl.

"Smart girl." After giving a warm kiss on the top of Amara's head, Andrew immediately got up and looked back at Nadira.

"Good night too, Andrew. Be careful on the road." Nadira and Amara wave their hands until Andrew disappears from behind the door of his car.

After Andrew left, Nadira and Amara rushed into the shophouse. Their arrival was warmly welcomed by Laras who had been waiting since. He immediately greeted the little Amara from Nadira's embrace and carried her.

"Gee, it's good you're back."

"Look, Aunt. Ara has a new doll, thanks to Om Andrew. The doll's pretty, isn't it, Auntie?" amara said while showing a new doll given by Andrew.

"Well, that's pretty, honey! Auntie wants to, ah!" sahut Laras's.

"Hmmm, sorry aunt, Om Andrew only bought one for Ara," said Amara blurted out.

Laras laughed softly and then again chimed in the words of the little girl. "No, Honey. Aunt Laras was just kidding."

Nadira approached Laras and walked beside him. "I'm sorry, Madam Laras. Because of me, you have to come home late."

Barrel smiled. "It's okay. Anyway Mas Budi is working late tonight."

"really? Does that mean you can stay here?" nadira asked enthusiastically.

"May, if you ask," replied Laras.

"Yes, I want to, Ma'am. Stay here, yes! Accompany us," whine Nadira while tugging at Laras' hand.

Baras chuckled softly and accidentally saw a diamond ring that was coiled on Nadira's ring finger at that time.

"Yes-yes, okay. I'll stay tonight. Oh yes, by the way your new ring is beautiful," Laras chirped as he glanced at Nadira's ring finger.

Nadira's face immediately flushed with embarrassment. He did not expect that Laras realized that there was a new ring around his ring finger.

"It's actually Andrew's gold-gifting ring, Ma'am."

"Ara also has, thanks to Andrew, Auntie. Look at!" Amara did not want to lose. He stretched out his hand before Laras and showed the woman his new ring.

"Wow, Ara also dapet. Hmmm, evil Ara! Why didn't Ara ask one for Aunt Laras?" fashion Barrel.

Amara had not yet answered Laras' words, Nadira had interrupted their conversation.

"Let me tell you, Ma'am."

"Okay, I can't wait!" sahut Laras's.

After helping to clean Amara's body, replacing her clothes and accompanying her to sleep, Laras rushed to meet Nadira. He was so curious about the diamond ring that was coiled on his best friend's ring finger.

"Eh, Nad! Tell me about the ring! Did Andrew propose to you?" ask without talking anymore.

Nadira who was sitting in front of the makeup mirror, immediately turned to look towards Laras.

"According to Ma'am?" ask Nadira back.

"So that's right? Andrew proposed to you!" squealing Barrel with perfectly rounded eyes.

"Yes, Mommy. But ... To be honest, I'm still not sure of my answer. You know yourself, right? The betrayal that Mas Arman committed to me, really disappointed and desperate me. Even I felt a loss of confidence in a creature called a man," Nadira said with a sad face.

Barrels exhale heavily. "But I think Andrew is different, Nad. Seeing from his attitude and treatment towards the two of you, I think he is indeed really sincere," said Laras.

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