The Sheen of Love Alzarin

Chapter 22

Back in time 22 years ago, Beni who had just returned from the city of A, now met Johan. His intention was to report that the baby Arnis and Sultan had been taken to City A, but it was chaotic because he was telling the truth.

"So... You took her to an orphanage?" ask Johan to investigate.

"Yes, Sir. My sister can't take care of that baby."

"I didn't tell you to hand it over to your sister. Then, does anyone know about the baby's origin?"

"Nothing, Sir. Even I just put it in front of the gate of the parlour."

"Hmm, great!" Johan rubbed his chin with a smile.

"The name of the orphanage is Kasih Bunda, Mister. I also gave a name to the baby. Name is..."

"Enough! I don't want to hear anything from you. Now you get out of here and never come back. I'm afraid you're leaking this secret to the Sultan and Arnis. It's money for your living expenses while you're gone. And then I'll send the money to your account."

Beni looked at the brown envelope that was in front of her. Is this the payment for the sins he committed? Mind fucked. He wanted to tell the truth to the Sultan and Arnis. But Beni is not a powerful man. He will not be able to escape Johan.

"Alright, Sir. Thank you." Thank you." Beni bowed then walked out of Johan's study.

As his feet climbed the courtyard of the mansion, Beni saw Arnis sitting pensively lamenting the departure of his daughter. There is a sense of unbearability when looking at Arnis's sadness. Beni knows what it's like to lose someone we care about.

"I'm sorry, Miss Arnis. Hopefully after this you and Mr. Sultan can give offspring to this family."

And after that day, Beni disappeared just as if swallowed by the earth. Beni had not revealed the trunk of her nose for twenty years.

...***...

Today Zetta will leave to the land of sakura, Japan to study the knowledge that had been extinct. Zetta deliberately went alone to the airport because she did not want to see tears of sadness in her mother's eyes.

Zetta promises herself not to remember the past, especially Alza and Arion. Let it be fate that gives them punishment for what they have done, Zetta thought.

While sitting in the waiting room, Zetta said she heard news on television that was singing rumors about Arion Nusantara getting married. Although he did not like the news presented, but Zetta still heard and saw how Arion held a press conference in front of the media.

"So, they're getting married soon? That means it's true that they've had an illicit relationship behind me and Bang Dennis. Really a horrible person. It turns out my family's been caring for a parasite."

Zetta got up from her seat and dragged her suitcase to check in. Already could not bear his ears to hear the ravings of Arion on television.

In a different place, a young man was also staring at the news on his mobile phone featuring the figure of Arion Nusantara. The man's clenched hands stared at the flat face of Arion that was on the screen of his phone.

"So she's getting married? But with whom?" muttered.

The man pressed the intercom button. "Ammar, to my room now!"

"Good, Sir."

Before long a young man in a neat suit came to his superior's room.

"You're calling me, sir?"

"Hmm, I just saw the news about Arion Nusantara. I just found out that she's getting married. Do you know who his future wife is?"

"Eh? Sorry, Mister. I don't know."

BRACKET!

"Then investigate! I wonder what kind of woman Arion will marry. The man is full of obsession!"

The man named Ammar nodded obediently. "Good, Sir. Is there anything else you need, sir?"

"No! You can come out!"

Ammar bowed respectfully then exited the room. The vibration of the cell phone made the man distract him.

"Yes, Oma."

"Argan, did you forget what day it is today?"

"No, Oma. I'll be home soon."

Yes, that man is Argantara. A man with a warm gaze can however turn terrible when faced with enemies of his business world.

Argan immediately took the car keys and left his office. He will meet his grandmother who asks him to come home.

"Let's go straight to the funeral" asked Oma Ratna.

"Yes, Oma."

They both walked to a funeral where their beloved family members were interred.

There were two bouquets of flowers that Argan put on both of those headstones.

"It doesn't feel like your parents left us for ten years." Oma Ratna gently rubbed her grandson's back.

"Already, Oma. There is no point in us being sad. They're quiet down there. But i'm... I'll keep figuring out who caused the accident."

"Yes, Son. Yes, we're home now!"

Argan nodded. He took her wrinkled hands and brought her home.

...***...

Argan is shocked to get Arion's wedding invitation at his desk. He immediately asked Ammar to come to his room.

"Who sent this?"

"I don't know, Sir."

Argan grinning. "Surely he still remembers me? Or this company? Yes yes, this is very interesting, Ammar."

"Then, what about the data of Arion Nusantara's future wife?"

"Stay looking for the full data."

"Good, Sir."

"The wedding is next week" Argan murmured. "Alright, I will definitely come to congratulate you, Arion."

Arriving at Arion and Alza's wedding day, Argan comes to their wedding hall. Not just anyone can get in. Because only important guests are invited by Arion.

Argan entered the room that was already full of important guests. On average, all of them are business colleagues of the Nusantara family.

Argan circulated the look looking for a bride figure that was not seen on the main stage.

"Where's the bride?" muttered Argan.

Before long a host called out the names of Arion and Alzarin to enter the hall. Dashing and graceful they walked past the guests.

Argan's eyes did not even blink to look at the bride he recognized.

"That's it... The woman at the time? How could she be Arion's future wife? Wasn't she pregnant?"

Argan nodded slowly. "What really happened to him and Arion? Did they have an extramarital relationship?"

Suddenly Argan's phone clinks. A message from Ammar. Argan opened it immediately.

A photo was plastered on the screen when Argan opened the message.

"Name Alzarin. He was... Dennis Pratama's ex-wife?"

Argan looked back at Alzarin. The girl he helped a while ago.

The two brides began to position themselves to receive congratulations from the invited guests. Argan also stood in line to congratulate him.

When it came to his turn, it turned out that Alzarin was nowhere to be found. Alza was going to the bathroom with a makeup artist.

Alza spewed out her stomach. The nausea of meeting a lot of people makes him have to go to the toilet immediately.

"Son, why at this moment? Today is my mom and dad's wedding. You should support us, son." Alza rubbed her stomach which was beginning to show.

Once it calmed down enough, Alza came out of the bathroom. He had to return to the stage because Arion was waiting for him on stage. Alza's steps stopped because someone was blocking him.

"We meet again, Miss. How are you?"