The Unusual Husband
Part 5's
Grandpa Thomas' luxury home painted white with ivory marble floor. Various luxurious antique displays fill the three-story house. There is a flower garden and a fruit garden in the back, and a small gazebo near the pool.
Robert was sitting in the living room waiting for the host to greet him. Then Robert took a look at the family photos displayed in the living room. The photo is from the generations of Grandpa Thomas, Mr. Ridhan, Spencer and Anne.
Robert seemed interested in seeing pictures of Anne from childhood to college. Little Anne had straight hair, black shoulder length and bangs. Looks cheerful on a swing with Oma Tinka. There is another photo of Anne wearing a toga when passing Kindergarten. The next photo is Anne wearing kebaya cream when passing S1. Then there's the canvas photo of the Halinger family, there's Grandpa Thomas, Mrs Sandra, Mr. Ridhan, Spencer and Anne.
"Unfortunately, these photos are just the outside. The Anne that Grandpa Thomas told me was a figure who suffered because of her two loving parents." Robert's eyes looked at the canvas photo for a moment.
"Ehem, ahem." Grandpa Thomas had already appeared in the living room while being held by Anne.
"Good day Robert, have you been waiting?" ask Grandpa Thomas kindly.
"Jiang, Grandpa. I just arrived a few minutes ago." The corner of Robert's eyes looked at Anne who looked a little nervous.
"Talk, this is my granddaughter Anne I told you about. Pretty, isn't it?"
Grandpa Thomas's eyes glanced wittyly. Anne blushes to hear the praise of Grandpa Thomas.
"Hello, my name is Robert" Robert said, greeting Anne.
Anne welcomed Robert's hand and said, "Hello, I'm Anne."
Robert recognized Anne as the kind-hearted girl who shared the sustenance of the two buskers.
"Is she really my wife-to-be, that kind girl? Will he accept me who is currently pretending to be an ordinary person, even if I have a business but the company is unstable now," robert looked at Anne with sharp eyes.
"Is this my future husband? If I look at his body is very high, his face is handsome too and the look of his clothes is ordinary, it seems to fit me who is mediocre also this shirt. But, does he want to be with me who does not bring anything if married later? I'm in a little house KPR, but there's nothing more than that. Mom and Dad don't support me like they support Spencer" Anne thought in her heart.
"Come, we're sitting in the back dining room near the park" said Grandpa Thomas as if to wake the two men from their minds.
The three of them immediately moved towards the dining room. Indonesian food is served by the waiters. There is rice, asem vegetables, fried fish, yellow fried chicken, pasted sambal, crackers, and lalapan.
"Anne, where's Grandpa's favorite orange juice you said you wanted to make for me?" ask Grandpa Thomas.
"Oh yes, Cake. I made it, but I didn't bring it because of something" Anne said with a smile.
Anne then stood up and took the rice and the side dish to Grandpa Thomas. Afterwards, Anne prepared rice and side dishes for Robert.
Robert's eyes continued to observe Anne's movements at that moment. Anne, who was busy, did not notice.
"Thank you, Anne. Let's eat." Robert seemed to smile happily to Grandpa Thomas and Anne.
While eating, Grandpa Thomas chatted with Robert, while Anne listened more quietly. After she finished eating, Anne helped clean the dishes and glasses.
"Go to the flower garden and have a chat together" Grandpa Thomas told Anne and Robert.
The two of them walked slowly in the flower garden. The fragrant roses and orchids make the atmosphere feel wonderful for both. For a few minutes, the two of them remained silent. No one starts a conversation, until a bee flies near Anne's head and shocks the two.
Robert became shocked and joined wagging his hand to drive the bee away. Robert's hand caught Anne's hand. Both are misbehaving and silent. Robert's eye dived into Anne's eyeball. As if awakened, the two reflexively let go of his hand grip.
Robert finally started the conversation. If not, they will remain silent until the sun goes down.
"Anne, did you know that I was the one you were going to be betrothed to?"
"Yes, I know." Anne looked at Robert for a moment.
"Anne, aren't you afraid of marrying someone you just met, being betrothed anyway?" robert asked with a small laugh.
"Are you not afraid to marry me, even if my grandfather and my parents are rich, I will not get any share of the inheritance. I'll just take myself with me when I get married" Anne said as she was.
What Anne said was a harsh reality. Anne had a few girlfriends in college. They come from rich families as well.
Shanty is married to a wealthy businessman in agribusiness named Erick. Shanty is a boutique designer of women's and toddler clothes. That's perfect, isn't it? A couple of entrepreneurs with a myriad of talents and wealth. Shanty's parents also supported by opening Shanty shop for his boutique business in the Tomang area, West Jakarta.
Juanita was born rich, beautiful and smart, and always lucky life. He is married to Bryan, a man he loves who met while both of them were studying Mandarin in China. Juanita's parents prepare a magnificent wedding party at the Borobudur Hotel, Jakarta. In addition, it also built a luxury house in the BSD area for the couple Juanita and Bryan. Juanita also continued the business of building shop owned by her parents in Rangkasbitung. Everyday Juanita and Bryan lived with Juanita's parents in Rangkasbitung and traded, and they returned to BSD on weekends. Juanita was lucky to have both rich and supportive parents.
Anne could only be envious and sad in her heart. Indeed, everyone has their own provisions, and of course we must be able to try to be independent without relying on the legacy of parents, right? However, it feels sad if you have a wealthy family, and do not want to provide any support either vigorously or financially or materially.
Anne finally decided on a 5-year KPR to buy a small two-story house on the edge of Central Jakarta. He wanted to live independently and prove that he could be independent. Slowly he also took the installment of the motor matic for the purpose of transportation to work everyday. Anne shopped for vegetables at Senen Market or sometimes bought from a traveling vegetable merchant. She also rarely buys clothes and accessories because she wants to save money.
"I know that. Do you also know that I currently do not have a steady income because my efforts are in trouble?" Robert asked Anne. She had no problem with Anne's fear of not bringing any possessions with her when she married. It is precisely Robert who is afraid Anne is a greedy woman if he knows Robert is a CEO of Black Diamond Group.
"Yes, so I feel like I already have one more dependant when I get married. You stay at my house, I don't mind. Grandpa says you want to help with housework, huh? Actually there is no need, you can go looking for work as well rather than just at home," replied Anne frankly.
"Well, I'll still try to help ease the housework. I can cook, although there are not many menus, I can learn from the cooking tutorial on YouTube. Regarding work, yes I will keep trying to find new work. Let's get married and live together. I will not force you to love me. We can sleep in a separate room until you can accept me and love me" Robert said, smiling.
The two of them stared at each other in silence, then looked at the birds chirping in the garden. Breezy wind blew and made a cool atmosphere in the park that afternoon.
Anne's heart felt comfortable with Robert. A sincerity radiated from Robert's eyes as he spoke.
Robert also wants to know Anne more deeply, is this girl the right person to accompany him later as the CEO of Black Diamond Group? Is this girl materialistic like any other girl? What would you care for Robert when he is happy and sad, healthy and sick, lucky and unfortunate?
The journey is long. Anne nodded her head at Robert and said, "Alright, let's get married."
That was the beginning of their meeting. Indeed, if you are a mate, do not run anywhere.
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