The Wrong Match
#13
The next morning Ariana woke up feeling tight as if there was a big rock stuck in her heart.
Ariana prayed for a moment, took a shower, changed clothes, dressed up to go to work.
Ariana picked up and turned on her phone, checking the incoming messages.
Thought to call Raditya, but undone.
Finally Ariana just chat wa Anton. Thank her brother Anton for helping her again .
Arriving at work Ariana searches for Bertha confides in Raditya's repugnant answer to his relationship with Karin and his mother's wishes, Marina who will match him to Evan.
" Mak sure Na, actually you already know what the answer is, " said Bertha slowly while tidying up the goods - display items on the store shelf.
" Yes" said Ariana.
" Because who knows who Raditya is you yourself Na , you have seen for yourself with your eyes Raditya behavior behind you Na" Bertha said again to Ariana carefully.
" Yes" replied Ariana.
" Basically your mama is right Na" Bertha said again slowly as she looked at Ariana grudgingly.
" Yes" said Ariana in agreement with her mother's words.
" It's not good to date for long - long Na and mama you're right Na , Raditya's been hanging you for too long" said Bertha again concerned.
" Yes" Ariana said, agreeing with Bertha's remarks.
" To the knowledge of Mbak yah Na, as parents, all parents want the best for their children Na" said Bertha seriously.
" Yes not true, my mother also said so" said Ariana confirmed Bertha's remarks.
" It is not a matter of property and the position of Raditya, Na but a matter of responsibility, his affection Na "advice Bertha again.
" it's true, yes it's the same with what my mother said " replied Ariana.
" Why Raditya says dear and you are his girlfriend, if you do not have time for you Na, no attention to you Na, do not help you Na" Bertha said again advising Ariana.
" Hu" Ariana exhaled a long breath as her answer to Bertha.
" Ariana knows Thomas' husband "
bertha asked Ariana while moving to the shelf next to Ariana.
" yes" Ariana replied to Bertha.
" The mother accepted Thomas's proposal not because of Na's wealth and standing" Bertha said looking at Ariana seriously.
" Yes, why ? " Aryan asked Bertha.
" Mad accepted the marriage proposal mas Thomas because of his sincerity Na , his responsibility Na , his attention Na " continued Bertha while tidying up the merchandise behind Ariana.
" Even though Thomas only works online motorbike motorcycle taxi, he is always good, attention to mbak ask mbak news," said Bertha seriously.
" Yes, Thomas is equally concerned" said Ariana agreed with Bertha's words.
" Delivering if you want to go - go even if only riding a motorbike, help mbak take care of the household, " continued Bertha while noting the stock of goods.
" Yes "the great-grandson of Ariana.
" Mas Thomas has been kind, often helped mbak during courtship" said Bertha reminiscing about the times of her courtship with Thomas her husband while smiling sweetly to Ariana.
" Yes, Thomas is good" said Ariana.
" Even before marriage with mbak, mas Thomas has helped mbak often lend money to mbak if there is a sudden need " bertha said again while checking the items on the promotional shelf smile - her own smile.
" Yes, Thomas is very good, I don't like to help Bertha" said Ariana again
" Ha ha ha mbak just remembered Na , the money that you borrowed from the mas Thomas ampe now mbak has not returned "the laughter of Bertha.
" It's okay - whatever the hell of a time you've become a husband" said Ariana.
" The money is used to buy Batik clothes and shoes for Thomas Na's birthday gift" said Bertha again grinning shy smile - shy cat.
" Yes mbak also the same attention mas Thomas so buyin needs" said Ariana.
" Yes" said Ariana.
" Mas Thomas always asked me how things are going, " said Bertha again.
" Yes" said Ariana again.
" No offense Na mbak just want you to take the right decision, which is good for your future Na "advice Bertha to Ariana .
" No way Ana even happy and grateful mbak Bertha often be a place to confide Ana, nasehatin Ana, so Ana can take the right decision" said Ariana while hugging Bertha.
" Mom prefers you alone to decide the fate of your relationship with Raditya Na, " said Bertha slowly reciprocating Ariana's embrace.
" Yes" said Ariana, releasing her arms to Bertha.
" You yourself will feel the bitter sweetness of your relationship Na" Bertha said again to Ariana.
" Yes, Ana knows, hu" said Ariana while exhaling a long breath to reduce the tightness in her chest.
" You will cry sad or laugh happily with Raditya or not" said Bertha again sad.
" Yes, Bertha was right" replied Ariana resignedly.
" You alone will be responsible for the decision you will take Na and face the risk" Bertha said again.
" yes, Ana understands what "granddaughter Ariana lemes meant.
" You better know the truth now Na than after marriage. God loves you so much Na " said Bertha again while looking gently at Ariana.
" Yes, Ana thanked God and thanked Karin for showing who Raditya was really behind Ana" Ariana said.
" Although it was very painful for Ana " continued Ariana again.
" Raditya has never said - why do you Na "ask Bertha carefully.
" What do you mean ? " Ariana went back to Bertha.
" Raditya ever touched you? " ask Bertha slowly.
" Mas Radit often stroked Ana's hair and hands, " replied Ariana while remembering - remember where else Raditya touched her.
" Mas Radit also likes to hug Ariana's body, kiss forehead, kiss cheek, kiss lips, bite chin, kiss Ana's neck mbak. ever sling too the heck " ariana was confused by Bertha's question.
" Hahaha not that Na "Bertha laughed at Ariana's reply.
Ariana's face flushed " Open - the opening means ? no "answered Ariana - shame.
" Ariana couldn't be sure you could take care of yourself, you're a good kid" Bertha said smiling gently to Ariana.
" yes" said Ariana.
" You are already big Na, you are not a child anymore, you must have been able to decide what is good or not for the future of your life Na" continued Bertha again.
" Yes, " replied Ariana again.
" The mother accepted the love of Thomas because of his sincerity Na made mbak sure.
Because his affection makes mbak feel loved Na always attention and always ready to help mbak, that makes Thomas mas irreplaceable for mbak Na " said Bertha looked at Ariana seriously.
" Yes, Ana also wants to find a husband like that" said Ariana again.
" His loyalty is what keeps the trust mbak, which makes the love of Thomas priceless for mbak Na "Bertha stare intensely in Ariana's eyes.
" Yes "Ariana felt a little groggy being stared at by Bertha like that.
" Yes, I've been working for Na" Bertha said again as she walked away from Ariana into the storage room.
Ariana's conversation with Bertha made Ariana really realize that her life is surrounded by good people who love her very much.
Ariana was back at work until the afternoon. Change shifts with Maya and ride her favorite motorcycle back home.
In the middle of the road Ariana again stopped at the fueling station to refuel his motorbike, and continued the journey back to the boarding house .
