UNEXPECTED MARRIAGES
HUSBAND-TO-BE FOR BELINDA
This is beyond Ibra's expectations. He did not think that Mr. Budi asked him to marry his best friend's daughter. Whereas before, he was so enthusiastic to hear the request for help from his adoptive father. But after knowing Budi's request, Ibra became confused. However, to reject it is an impossibility.
A few years ago when Ibra was in XI class, both of her biological parents suffered a hit-and-run. Mr. Budi was the first to know of the incident and without a second thought immediately led them to
hospital with local residents. However, the lives of the two were not helped. Knowing that, Ibra who was still in school uniform immediately sat down limp. No hysterical scream came out from her lips, but the look on her sweet face implied a deep wound. For some reason, once I saw Ibra, Mr. Budi immediately liked the child. Moreover, from the whispers around him, Ibra already has no one in this world other than her parents.
After paying for the hospital and helping with the funeral process of Ibra's parents, Mr. Budi immediately expressed his heart to Ibra to adopt him. At first Ibra hesitated. But after hearing the advice of RT sir, Ibra finally agreed. Ibrapun brought home. In his new home, in addition to having a new father, he also got a new mother and brother, Charles.
Day by day passed. Ibra is increasingly at home because of the love of Budi's father and mother who are indiscriminate. They never distinguished between Charles who was a biological child and himself who was a child
lift your. Moreover, actually, Budi's mother has long wanted to have another child, but unfortunately uterine cancer requires her to lose her uterus and throw her desire to return to have a son.
As an only child, Charles was a very proud person. A jealous aura never appeared on her face even though the love of her parents had been divided. It is also very grateful by Ibra and repaying the good of this family someday is his greatest ambition.
“At first, I was about to give the girl to your sister. But he flatly refused. I can't force him. Because dad knows his character who will never change his speech until anytime.” Budi sir started his story. There was disappointment and sadness implied on his face that was beginning to age.
“Dad doesn't know what to do if you also refuse. Because dad has a debt of gratitude to that dad's best friend.”
Although his heart was in turmoil, Ibra tried to calm down. He continued to hear the story of Mr. Budi carefully.
“Your father, basically comes from a family that can not afford but have a strong desire to go to college. Even though I worked part-time, my salary was never enough for living and college. Well, it's dad's best friend who always gives up his pocket money to help dad. Dad could be the successful businessman he is now because of him. He taught me about business.”
Pak Budi took a deep breath while glancing at Ibra who was now bowed. He knew it was not easy for his adopted son to take this matchmaking for granted. However, Budi continued his story.
“Some time ago, dad's best friend got a disaster. His eldest son impregnates the girl of the people. It was a very heavy blow for him. He failed in educating the children. Especially after that, she knew her daughter without her permission to attend a fashion show competition, although it had been banned. It made him think that he was really a useless father until his children became like that. The fate of his eldest son could not change because it had already happened. Marrying someone
a girl far from hope. However, he hoped that his daughter would not be the same fate as his older brother. Currently, while death has not picked up because of declining health, he wants to find a good husband for his daughter. A husband who can guide his daughter for the better. A person who can make his daughter happy. A figure who can replace his role as a father who has been pampering him. And he wants, that figure is a father's son. Really, I can't disappoint him. It is time for my father to repay his bud. But just now after I was thinking, coincidentally your brother refused, I think you are more suitable with the daughter of the father's best friend than your brother.”
Pak Budi observed Ibra's silent face shrouded in confusion. “Maybe this feels very heavy by you but father promise this last request father.”
For a moment Ibra pondered between her return and her love for Fatimah. It is like eating the simalakama fruit. If he chooses to return the favor then he must throw away his years of love
pendam to fatimah. But if he chooses his love for Fatimah, then he is like returning the milk given by Mr. Budi with tubal water. Finally, he lifted his face, looking at Mr. Budi who seemed to be hoping for him. Then with a heavy heart, he said: “Alright, if it can make dad happy.”
Pak Budi's face immediately looks bright. A big smile immediately expands there. “Alhamdulillah, thank you, son. I will never forget the goodness of your heart.” Ibra's hands were held tightly.
Ibra smiled stiffly. He had a hard time expressing his heart at this moment. On the one hand he is happy to finally witness the happiness of Mr. Budi. On the other hand, he was sad because from this moment on he had to throw away his feelings on
Fatimah, the girl of his heart.
***
Belinda immediately got up after hearing Mr. Gunawan's explanation. “What?! Married?!”
“Ya, the decision papi.” Answer Mr. Gunawan flat.
Belinda looked at Mr. Gunawan with a look of disbelief. “What kind of decision is this, pi?! I was a kid! I don't want to get married!”
“Darling, please don't get emotional just yet. Papi not finished explaining.”
Belinda shook her head a few times. “No! I don't want to hear Papi's explanation! I don't want to get married!”
Belinda brushed Adam's hand off his shoulder. “So, brother is entrenched with papi?! Secretly planning a wedding for me?!”
“No. It's not. Sister only..”
“Ah, stop! It turns out that brother is the same as papi! Make a decision without thinking about my feelings!” Belinda ran straight into the room. Adam soon caught up with him.
Belinda was about to close the door when Adam quickly pushed and forced his way in.
“What do you want anyway?!”
“Bel, allow brother to explain this in private with you.”
“I told you, I don't want to listen to your explanations! Don't force it!”
“Please Bell. Just sec. In order to keep the feeling of papi, our parents are the only.”
Hearing the words just now, Belinda began to soften. Slowly she stepped closer to the bed and sat on the edge. Adam followed Belinda and sat down next to Belinda.
“Now explain!” Belinda lirih.
Adam breathed a sigh of relief at Belinda's grievance. “Begini Bel, a day ago, papi invited brother to talk about this matchmaking. There is no intention to hurt your heart but papi wants to see you marry a good man and can take his place in loving you before death. As we know, papi is not as healthy as before. Coincidentally, my father's best friend, Budi has a son. Somehow papi sure, son om Budi as good and as smart as his father. And, um Budi agreed to match his son with you.”
Belinda. The girl tried to ponder Adam's explanation. But the sadness in his heart was unable to dispel the tears that then flowed from his two eyes.
Adam rubbed Belinda's head. “I don't know this is hard for you but can you put your feelings aside for papi?”
Belinda's tears are flowing. The more he came here he felt his life was getting miserable. For him, marriage is a thing that is still far from his mind.
“At least you get to know your candidate first. After that, you can apply the conditions that are in accordance with your will.”
Belinda looked over, implying confusion. “Terms? Mean sister?”
Adam looked at Belinda. “It means this, Bel. Actually, she knows why you don't want to get married. Then apply the conditions to delay the presence of children in your marriage until you feel ready. That's the first one. Second, the wedding was held secretly. So, people don't know if you're married, especially your friend.”
“But brother, besides that I am also not ready for..” Belinda's face flushed with embarrassment.
Adam smiled. “Kak don't know what you mean. Also apply as a condition. Say that you do not want to have a husband and wife relationship until you feel ready.”
Belinda looked at Adam. “Emang can I apply for that?”
“Why not? Say that you want to date first after marriage as a form to get to know each other. You don't know each other yet.”
“If you were the one who said those terms to papi how?”
“No problems. What the hell wouldn't you do for this dear sister. Later brother who told papi yes.”
Belinda smiled a little. Seeing that smile, Adam could not bear to not hug his sister because it looked so adorable. Actually in his heart he did not approve of this very sudden matchmaking and again his sister was still very young. However, what power. He just wanted to keep his papyri feeling from getting hurt again.
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