
An atmosphere of grief enveloped the funeral home of the Pradipta Family. The body of the Big Lady was rigidly in a chest to provide an opportunity for family, relatives and colleagues to pay their last respects to her before being buried.
Of the many who were present there, Rayyendra did not see there, only Firza was busy receiving condolences. Ever since Ray screamed hysterically in the hospital and beat up whoever was holding him, he seemed to be pulling out of the world. No one knows where he is now.
Even at the funeral, Rayyendra becomes the most wanted figure, his absence stealing the attention. Where is the heir to the Pradipta? Why not be present to take off the Great Mistress for the last time?
"Miss, rest," said Mr. Is to see Litha who looked exhausted with puffy eyes.
"It's okay, Mr. Is. Is Mr Rayyendra still there?"
Mr. Is nodded slowly. He still vividly remembers the fear, anger, despair and regret of Young Master Rayyendra mixed into one resulting in a long, heartbreaking cry when dr. Baskoro gave an official statement that Madam Besar Pradipta had died.
Endless regret leads Rayyendra to drown with memories of his childhood, as if he wanted to stay there forever. Where could he feel the warmth of his grandmother's embrace, as now, he was in the bed of the Great Mistress, curled up like a cold person.
For the last time Litha had set foot in this house, after the Great Mistress had died there was certainly no place for her, and Litha knew herself enough. He will say goodbye to all the servants who work here whom he has considered friends and relatives.
Litha looked at the photo of the Great Mistress on the wall of the living room and said quietly,
"Grandmother has not resisted longing again to the Great Lord. Grandma must be happy there. Even if we're having a hard time without Grandma here but we're going to try to survive and overcome it, Grandma. Rest in peace, don't worry about us."
Litha hesitantly knocks on the door of the room where Rayyendra shut herself, wanting to say goodbye. With his hands knocking on the door, there was no reply. Slowly open the door and go inside.
"Sorry sir if I interrupt, I just want to say goodbye."
Litha approached the bed, looking a fragile figure on top of her, no longer curled up but sat hugging both knees with her head set, crying silently. Litha was filled to see it, the Young Master who was respected and feared by people turned out to be just an ordinary human, who would be able to sense loss.
Litha sat before Rayyendra, eyes full of tears staring at him, Litha who wanted to say goodbye did not say it.
"You're right, Litha. Regret is the deepest hell on earth and now I am in it. I never cared about Grandma in her old age, I thought she would be happy if I ran the company well."
"Master, with the Master running the Pradipta Corp well and growing for the Big Lady it is a form of concern for the Master to her. Pradipta Corp is the masterpiece of the Great Lady. Sir has taken very good care of him. Even the Big Lady is very grateful to you and Mr. Firza."
For the sake of hearing what Litha said, Rayyendra's tears fell. Suddenly he grabbed Litha's body and hugged her tightly. The shocked Litha could only give Ray a hug. As soon as Litha's hand held her back and rubbed her back, unknowingly Ray's voice sobbed on Litha's shoulder, she spilled all her sorrow on Litha.
After Litha felt Ray's cry subside a little, she let go of her embrace, she returned to her original intention to say goodbye.
"Thank you Litha, you've been with my Grandma all this time, you make her days happy. I'm happy for that."
Litha just smiled hearing that, it turned out that this Conky Young Master could be warm as well.
Litha came out of the House of Pradipta. A house that has memories of him. Towards the main gate he met with Partono, he paid his respects and returned his passcard.
"We got a message that we are not allowed to accept the return of Miss Passcard." declined Partono.
"But why, sir?"
"We were only commanded that way, Miss. You can come here anytime."
"Huh?!? why am I here again."
"I was just ordered that way, Miss."
Litha was confused, whose instructions they followed. Mr. Is is the one in charge of all the servants and guards of this house. But Mr Is still enforcing his passcard, why?
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True, Litha returned to the House of Pradipta a week later. In particular, he was called to hear Mr. Prasojo, the lawyer of the Pradipta Family read the will written by the Grand Lady before she died.
Litha arrived late because she had to wait for the lecturer for her script consultation. All were present there, the delay was very attention-grabbing because he was the one who was waiting. In the workspace of this house already sat Firza, Rayyendra and Ramona. Mr. Prasojo, Assistant Yan, Pak Sas and Pak Is in standing position.
"You're! Why just come now? Everyone is waiting for you!" ray snapped as soon as Litha showed off her smile. Instantly Litha instantly withdrew her smile again.
"Why am I waiting to hear Grandma's will. Is there a legacy for me? Oh.... Grandma, you're so kind."
"Already Ray, hold your anger so that Mr. Prasojo can immediately read Grandma's will" said Firza.
Mr. Prasojo cleared his throat twice, hinting everyone stop talking. Ramona, who was sitting next to Ray, tightened her hand with Ray's arm.
"To Mr. Rayyendra, Mr. Firza, and Ms. Litha and to those I don't name, please wait in another room," he said beginning the reading of the will.
Ramona's face pias, she's expelled.
"Pak Prasojo, Ramona's here, she's no one else. She's my lover."
Mona was very happy to hear it, but came back disappointed when the bespectacled lawyer dodged saying,
"Sorry sir, I just followed what the Lady told me before she died. The Great Mistress just wanted her will to be heard by the names I mentioned just now,"
"Aaaarrggghhhhh. May this be the last time Ray obeys your orders." Ramona grumbled in her heart.
Ramona angrily stepped out without speaking, she waited in the living room. His frustration grew because there were Assistant Yan, Mr. Is and Mr. Sas there.
The three people mentioned by name wondered inwardly, why did Mr. Prasojo mention the name Litha in the reading of the will, what was the relationship?
To my two dear grandchildren Rayyendra and Firza is also the girl I have considered my granddaughter, Litha.
I am so happy that you are in my life. I know the three of you love me very much, so I want the three of you to make my last wish.
For Firza, support Grandma's last request for Rayyendra and take care of her and her family even if she doesn't want it.
Rayyendra, you're Grandma's granddaughter, the sole successor to Pradipta's blood. I hope you will marry a virtuous girl without seeing what your last name is. Marry Navia Litha Sarasvati.
Until here the three human children turn their heads in shock.
Married .... ?!? (Ray)
Married .... ?!? (Litha)
Married .... Ray and Litha .... ?!? (Firzah)
What kind of testament is this that governs the soul mate and destiny of people. Ray, Firza and Litha protested in their hearts.
Mr. Prasojo continues the will of the Grand Lady.
There is no other granddaughter-in-law I acknowledge as Madame Pradipta other than Litha. All assets, property or company owned by the Pradipta Family will be transferred to Firza entirely if Rayyendra refuses the marriage. That will not happen unless Litha herself decides not to marry Rayyendra.
***This test I made without coercion from anyone and in a conscious state.
Signed, Dayyu Amarga Pradipta***.
The sky completely collapsed on the heads of Ray, Firza and Litha. The Great Lady's will was not a division of inheritance but a matchmaking line between Ray and Litha.
Litha's eyes were already watering, she covered her face and shook her head in disbelief. Firza who was beside him could only lower her head in the pedestal of both of her hands. Rayyendra himself is like an immovable statue.
"Pak Prasojo, are you sure it's Grandma's will?" ask Firza to convince.
"of course. The Great Lady herself who came to the office, and wrote it directly in front of me accompanied by Mr. Sasmita," replied Mr. Prasojo.
Throw away Litha's tears streaming down her cheeks, her heart unable to accept with what she heard.
"From this will we all know that it was Miss Litha's decision as the determinant. Whether Miss is willing to marry Young Master Rayyendra or not. The Grand Madam told me to answer this will, given three days after reading this letter to Gentlemen and Miss. If Miss Litha is willing, then the wedding will take place one week after Miss Litha approves. If not, then this will is considered never exist and will be done as usual for the management of inheritance," concluded the senior lawyer.
"But before, the Big Lady also left a letter in person only for Young Master Firza and Miss Litha, while for Young Master Rayyendra the Madam only gave this voice recording" he continued.
Mr. Prasojo handed Ray a tape recorder and a letter to Firza and Litha. All received without much talk and protest, still looking very shocked.
"Is this Grandma?!? Grandma told me to marry that woman when Grandma obviously knew I didn't want to get married right now, and I already have Ramona."
"Grandmother .. Is this what you meant when you asked me to promise my life? Grandma, if only you knew I loved Litha ... Why isn't it me you've got to marry her?"
"Grandmother .. oh ... Granny ... What do you mean by all this?!? Litha doesn't know what Litha should do, why put me at the end of the abyss, Grandma? Huhuhuhuhhu....."
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