Trapped by Pandora
Chapter 18: The Dinner
At the Yosrey family residence, Alin was busy checking his social media. He is not very active on social media because his time is up for work. There is so much free time now that he has a lounge. Forget for a moment the hustle and bustle of clinics and hospitals that are occasionally missed.
Alin smiled at his sister's post. Rigel uploads his activities with children from various parts of the world. Understandably, she is an activist for UNICEF, the United Nations organization that provides humanitarian and welfare assistance to mothers and children, especially in developing countries. Alin misses the children in the Orphanage of Love.
"Princessa, can I come in?" so engrossed in surfing in cyberspace, Alin did not realize that Zhiggy was already standing in the doorway of the room.
Alin glared as his eldest brother walked over. He was still upset that Zhiggy had Alaric as his personal driver. A meeting that was never expected.
"Why is your face pouting?" Zhiggy sat down beside his sister.
"Why Alaric?" ask Alin briefly.
"Why? Because he has to pay for what he did to you," Zhiggy replied casually.
"Are there no humans but that son of a bitch?" sulk Alin.
"much. But he must know his position. No one can play games with our family. Wounds are covered in wounds!" Zhiggy let out a grin.
"What have you done to him, brother?" Alin put the phone on the bed. He was more interested in hearing the bitter story experienced by his former lover.
"I didn't do anything."
"Don't lie!" Alin knew his brother was lying.
"Huh, I know you won't dirty your own hands!" alin's eyes were looking more and more.
"Well, I'm just giving him a little lesson."
Zhiggy couldn't possibly reveal all the things to Alin. How he made Alaric go bankrupt, almost living like a vagrant. For Zhiggy it was something very easy, like flicking both fingers. He also deliberately gave a helping hand to Alaric so that the man was even more sorry after knowing who Alin really was.
"That's it, no need to overthinking! He deserves it! And I'm sure you're a super woman! I believe you won't be daunted by her after a long struggle," Zhiggy pinched Alin's adorable cheek while putting on a sullen look.
"Take care of you, brother!" free Alin urges Zhiggy to uncover his secret.
"But I don't want him to be my driver anymore! My blood pressure can go up every time I hear his apology. I came back here to entertain myself. And he ruined my pleasure!" alin sengak.
"Hahahaha, he's such a bitch!" Zhiggy laughed.
"You're so exciting!" suddenly Rigel came to them.
"What are you talking about?" tanyakanya.
"Ehm, secrets!" answer Zhiggy origin.
Rigel's face turned manyun. Alin who saw his sister's expression laughed amusedly.
"Review, you!" threaten her.
"So, stop teasing her! Do you want to get kicked out with the bodyguard?" Alin warned his brother.
"Wow, you're right!"
"Come Ladies, we go to the dining room now before Mommy nags because we're late!" Zhiggy got up, then pulled the hands of his two younger siblings before Rigel's anger grew.
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Mr. Othman Valdi Yosrey, smiling happily watched his family fully gathered. His family's joy is perfect when Alin decides to stay with them. The third child who since the baby is far from his care. Stiff with guilt, he also felt like a failure as a father protecting his daughter from the pain of love.
Knowing the fact that his favorite son and sister are in a relationship with Beryl is something that is quite surprising. Othman realized that he could not blame his sidekick for the unlicensed wounds in Alin and Zivaa's hearts. Two precious women in his life. Beryl herself also felt the pain of a failed love. He is a witness to how the Young Master Monza missed his days after learning the facts of Zivaa's marriage. A bitter fact to swallow. If only Othman had known for a long time, maybe this incident could have been prevented.
Beryl's love for Alin looks very sincere, all of it is clearly illustrated in both eyes. However, Othman still doubts whether Alin is ready to accept Beryl, while a shadow of the past is present between the two of them.
“Mom, why so many food menus?” alin exclaimed in amazement at the dishes that lay on the dining table.
“It's a special day, so Mommy cooked all your favorite meals. Mommy is so happy because our family is complete, whole!”
The look on Madame Yola Yosrey's face was cheerful. Dream materialized. He could hug Alin to the fullest without having to keep the feelings of others. He could pamper his daughter at will. There is nothing happier than seeing the four children gathered together with him and his beloved husband.
“Mommy is numero uno!” Kaif held up her two thumbs.
“Wah, my weight can be sped freely if Mommy cooks food as good as this!” sahut Alin while imagining his swollen body.
“No problem, Dear! As long as you happy!” Yola rolled her eyes.
“Yes, yes, yes ..., Kak Alin is now a family star. My throne has been taken over!” Rigel pretended to be sad.
“Little Princess, no one will take your place as the little baby of the Yosrey family!” othman said to his youngest daughter.
“But, Dad! I’m not baby anymore!” furious Rigel.
“Make your Daddy still a baby,” Othman chuckles because he knows Rigel really dislikes being called ‘bayi’.
“Daddy better marry me so I can make a baby, and everyone will stop calling me that!” grouse Rigel.
“Oh, yes sure! Soon, just wait and see!” reply Othman steady. Everyone gathered in the dining room chuckled at the feud between the father and the child.
“Now is the time for dessert,” Yola is about to stand up from the chair she is riding in.
“Mom, let me take it!” Alin volunteered to take a ready-made chocolate pudding in the refrigerator.
TING TONG'S
The doorbell rang loudly on the sidelines of Yosrey's family dinner. Aunt Sofie, their housekeeper immediately stepped towards the front room.
“Bi, let me open it. Just continue eating!” Rigel.
“Good, Miss. Thank you!” Aunt Sofie returns to the kitchen to join the other workers.
Rigel walked to the front door, trying to see who the guests were coming through the small glass hole in the door. Her lips were thrilled when she found out who was visiting her house at dinnertime.
“Hello, Little Princess! Your Dad ..,”
“Daddy is here, come in!” Rigel took his guest inside.
“Dad, Mom, Uncle B coming!” shouted Rigel tight.
“Halo, Uncle B!” kaif and Zhiggy are together. The three descendants of Yosrey welcomed their guests with joy, except for Othman and Yola who were so tense.
“Pudding is coming!” alin from the kitchen.
PREAANGGGS
The pudding plate Alin was holding slipped free from his hand, breaking apart. Alin froze in his place, not because of broken dishes and spilled pudding. However, the presence of a male figure in the middle of his family.
“Alin?” Bery is no less surprised, a half-crazy girl sought out all over London turns out to be at his best friend's house.
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