The Step Sister of Tiri

5. Reception Party

"Na," call someone when Zayna just got to work. Who else if not Alifia.

"Yes" said Zayna.

"Aren't you pa-pa? Why yesterday ...."

"I'm not pa-pa" Zayna replied with a smile. She was wearing a mask so Alifia could not see the damp on her cheeks.

"You can't lie to me! We've known each other for a long time."

Zayna took her best friend a little bit away. Alifia had deliberately left early because she was sure that Zayna would go to work. He was worried because he did not know how the girl was. Even the phone is inactive.

The two sat on a bench at the end of the restaurant. Zayna told me everything that happened yesterday. Sometimes the girl wiped her tears. It is undeniable that his heart is still very injured if he has to remember the events of that day.

Alifia who heard it became furious. How could Fahri who had known good people all this time, it was the same as br***** other men.

"Unfortunately, he may treat you like a gini. Zanita too, whereas all this time you were very good with her, she could have married you!" pissed Alifia. He really doesn't think about the Zayna family.

"Alright, Al. Behind all this I am grateful, all happened before I became his wife. I can't imagine that if all this happened after I got married, I would be very devastated" Zayna said in a soft voice.

"Why don't you just get out of that house? I'm sure you're very capable of living on your own. The salary you get is more than enough to rent and eat."

"I can't leave Papa."

"But your father doesn't care what you're going through, he loves two daughters more than your stepmom."

"Udahlah Al, come on, let's work! Later it will be reprimanded," said Zayna who then moved from her seat.

"You're talking to me anyway, you're always switching the conversation."

Zayna ignored her grumbling best friend, preferring to concern herself with her work rather than busy thinking about unimportant things. The girl was indeed very capable of living independently, but Zayna could not bear to let the father alone.

Grace does have a wife who will take care of her, but Zayna is not sure Savina will take good care of the man. Her stepmother only knew how fun it was to be with her friend. That made the girl hesitant to leave the house.

In the afternoon when Zayna came home, the house looked lonely. Everyone must be busy at the reception. The girl just went in and took a break. There's nobody home so she's free not to cook tonight.

Zayna was also not invited to this reception so the girl did not have to bother. He also had no idea where they were holding the reception, in the same building as when he booked with Fahri or in another, more upscale building. Considering all this was planned.

While being engrossed with his phone, suddenly a message came in from his papa. Grace asks Zayna to come to the reception because the man does not want to be branded ugly by others. The girl sighed while she wanted to relax, but it seemed like this family could not calm her down.

Doesn't Grace think of her feelings? Zayna also has a heart and feelings. However, the girl had gone through days with her sister's husband. Why don't they just let themselves be at home?

When all is ready he leaves immediately. Zayna had already strengthened her heart to face the guests later. I don't know what more ridicule he'll get. Along the way, the girl prayed that God would strengthen her heart.

As soon as he got to the front of the building, Zayna immediately walked into the reception venue. The room is so spacious with a very luxurious decoration. This is the kind of sight he sees. What a shame the fate of that girl.

Decorations like this, it was impossible to do in just one day and one night. It was very intent once they destroyed Zayna. It looks like all the family also wears uniforms, only he is different.

'I wasn't part of them in the past, was I? For what's more weeping, it has become a common thing for me, Zayna's inner self while looking at her family.

The girl chose not to join the others. He sat in one of the chairs that many people did not pass. On the stage, the couple smiled sweetly, greeting every guest who congratulated them.

"I heard that the bride was, actually, not her. Not really, anyway?" ask a mother to her friend. They were at the table next to Zayna so, she could hear so clearly.

"Yes, in his invitation, right, was written the name of his bride Zayna. She's the eldest daughter in Mr. Grace's family" her friend said.

"Pity that girl too. Did something happen until the bride was replaced, huh?"

"Surely it is like that. You've also heard, right if the first child of Mr. Grace is an unlucky carrier. His mother died giving birth to him, and his grandfather also died trying to save him when he was about to drown."

"Yes, I heard that too."

Zayna clenched her hand. He didn't know these people, couldn't they just keep quiet instead of talking that would only hurt the hearts of others? The two women continued to talk about all the ugly things about him.

The girl could not stand it anymore, Zayna stood up and approached them. The two women were surprised. However, trying to look ordinary to maintain his pride.

"Sorry, Mom. You have children, right? Don't you think what if your son is in my position? I also have a heart so please don't talk carelessly" Zayna said softly. However, full of emphasis.

"Heh, don't equate my son with you! My son is much better than you. He has always been my pride. Different from you who is just a sly. I've never heard Mr. Grace praise you. What she's talking about is always Zanita and Zivana."

"Yes, right. Where might Mr. Grace want to praise you. You're just an ignorant kid and a fucking carrier!"

Zayna, who could not help herself, doused the two women with the drink on the table. Both of them shouted to make the guests look towards them.

"Dianna!" The screams of a man made Zayna freeze.

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