The Sheen of Love Alzarin

Chapter 23

Alzarin looked at the young man in front of him. Alza did not feel familiar with the person who greeted him.

"Sorry, Sir. Do I know you?" alza asked while bowing her face.

The man who was Argan just smiled at Alza's misbehavior.

"Did you forget? We've met, Miss. But... You were unconscious at the time."

"Eh?!"

"I helped you when you passed out on the street. I'm taking you to my house and..."

"Master is Oma Ratna's grandson?" Alza finally remembered the incident that day.

"really. Meet me, my name is Argantara, just call me Argan."

Argan stretched out his hand. Alzarin.

"Alzarin."

"How are you? I can't believe you're Arion Nusantara's wife."

"Eh? Is Mr one of Arion's business associates?"

"really. And... If you have time, visit home. Oma would love to meet you. She was so worried about you when you just left the house."

Alza is back. "I'm sorry... I'm really sorry because I didn't know thank you. Please convey my apology to Oma Ratna. And thank you for helping me."

"What actually happened back then?"

Argan's question makes Alza uncomfortable. Surely they are just strangers and not worthy Alza tells his life problems to strangers.

"I just..." Alza was confused as to what to answer. There is one side in him that says Argan is a good person. The proof is that Argan wants to help him even though he does not know each other.

"The alza!"

The call from behind made Alza look up. It was Arion.

"Argan?" Arion greets Argan.

"A, Arion. Congratulations yes! You're finally married." Argan stretched out his hand. "I'll excuse you then!" Argan said to resign first.

Arion looked at the pale-looking Alza. "Darling, are you okay?"

Alza nodded. "It's better."

"You... You know Argan?"

"Eh?! Nothin. We just met in front of the toilet."

"Yes, let's go back to the stage. People are waiting for us."

Alza nodded. Arion looked at Alza's steps carefully.

From a distance, Argan notices the interaction between Alza and Arion. There was something strange that he caught from the look on Alza's face.

"What is the girl hiding? It seems like he's very depressed with Arion."

Argan decided to leave the party early. Argan drives until he arrives at his family's mansion.

"Argan's? You're home, son?" Oma Ratna's greeting was not taken by him.

"Fuckin!"

"Eh?! Yes, Oma. Why?"

"Why are you? Why even dream? How's party?"

Argan seemed to think for a moment. "Hmm, crowded. Many of our business partners came too. Oh yeah, does Oma know? Turns out Arion married the girl we helped."

"Heh?! You mean the girl who passed out on that street?"

Argan nodded. "Yes, Oma. His name is Alzarin."

"So, the girl married the grandson of Johan Nusantara? What kind of coincidence is this?" the Inner Oma Ratna.

"Yes, you seem very tired. Just take a break to the room."

"Yes, Oma. Good night!" Argan kissed Oma Ratna's cheek before entering her room.

...***...

The party is over. Alza and Arion return to the Nusantara family home, as well as the others.

Arion and Alza will go into the room, but Falia pulls Arion's hand and whispers something in Arion's ear.

"Damn you! What do you think you're gonna talk about!" Arion pinned the head of Falia who was sticking her tongue out at him.

Arion returns to the room and meets Alza.

"Here I help you take off the dress."

"Ah yes, ma-thank you." Alza was nervous. He immediately went into the bathroom to clean himself up.

Fifteen minutes later, Alza comes out of the bathroom and prepares a change of clothes for Arion. Alza tried to remain calm despite the deep thunders in her heart.

"Oh my God, is he going to do it tonight? How'this? I still can't believe I'm married to Arya."

Alza neutralizes her irregular heartbeat while waiting for Arion to come out of the bathroom. The sleepy Alza finally settles down on the bed until she is completely asleep.

Arion comes out of the bathroom and sees Alza sleeping. He just sighed.

"Patience ArJun, we must get his heart first in order to have fun with him later." Arion said while looking down at something that was starting to wake up.

...***...

The next day, Alza woke up early because she was aware of her position as a wife who had to take care of her husband. Alza wanted to move but someone's burly hand was holding her.

"Arion...?" muttered Alza while taking off Arion's embrace slowly.

Alza stared at Arion's calm face while asleep. Very different from the face of Arion in his daily cold and flat.

"Just try you're always this sweet. Maybe I shouldn't hate you for hurting me."

Alza got up from her sleep and headed to the bathroom to clean herself up. He then heads to the kitchen to prepare breakfast for his new family.

"Lho, Alza? What do you want in the kitchen?" Arnis' question was greeted with a smile by Alza.

"I want to cook, Ma."

"Don't, it's not necessary. There's already Mbok Sum who will cook later."

"It's okay, Ma. I'll help you too."

Arnis reviewed the smile at the persistence of his daughter-in-law. "Oh yeah, mama will make something for you too. That's good for pregnant women."

The days of Alza are quite pleasant living with the Nusantara family. Moreover, Arnis was always nice to her like a real mother.

Month by month has passed. Alza's stomach is getting squeaky and she can feel the little kick that her baby is doing.

"Here, drink! Older people said this was good for pregnant women to be facilitated in labor later."

Alza received a glass of clear drink which he said was VCO or virgin coconut oil. Alza feels Arnis' affection for her. Alza is very happy to feel the affection of a mother.

"Thank you, Ma."

"Yes together. Then Mama's going to the back first want to see the mama's plants in the back garden."

"Yes, Ma."

Alza stared at Arnis' departure while smiling with relief.

"It looks like Mama Arnia knows a lot about pregnancy huh, Mbok." Alza spoke to Mbok Sum who was cooking in the kitchen.

"Yes, Non. Lady Arnis used to be pregnant and giving birth. So it's only natural that she has knowledge about pregnant women."

"Eh?! Have you ever been pregnant and given birth?" Alza's eyes bulged when she heard it.

"Yes, Non. But honey..." Mbok Sum looks sad.

"Darling why, Mbok?" Alza curious.

"His daughter died after birth."

Alza shut her mouth. He was very surprised to hear something he did not suspect. Alza thought that Mama Arnis had adopted a child because she could not have children. Arnis gave birth to a daughter and died.

Anxiety about Arnis finally Alza conveyed to Arion.

"Darling, where did you hear about that?" ask Arion.

"From Mbok Sum. I'm sure Mbok Sum isn't lying."

"Trus if Mbok Sum is not lying, what can we do? Mama Arnis's son is dead."

Alza. "What Arion said. What can you do with someone who has died?"

"Darling, you're going to the doctor tomorrow, right? I'll take you!"

Alza nodded. At least although Johan has not been able to accept their marriage, Alza has Arion and Arnis who always love him. And he's grateful for that.