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37. He's The One I Chose

Life is a journey with opportunities open every day

Don't weep for what has passed and will never come back

Welcome him who offers new hope to accompany the journey of life

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I finished business in Miepa and the boutique earlier today. Occasionally the owner also needs time for himself especially this for the future.

My steps seemed to float when entering the house but stopped when I saw an ABG boy was leyeh-leyeh watching television. He must be conditioned first.

"Dewo, Endar the night Bian's here."

"It just so happened that I wanted to ask you about a photo editing app. Dewo bought the premium version but still confused the same tools that exist."

"This time can't, Dewo. Brother wants to go out, Bian has business."

"Date!!!!"

I silenced my sister's mouth with my hands before she broadcasted one village.

"Don't be noisy ah. Anyway you can't bother me."

"Siaaaapp!! I agree with Brother Bian."

"Husstt hasn't been Dewo. I'm going to take a shower first."

I took a longer shower this afternoon. When I got out of the bathroom, my mom came to me.

"Said Dewo you want to go out with Bian tonight?"

"Yes, Ma's an Orchid eating out with Bian."

"Is there anything Mama missed?". Mom asked inquiring.

"Yet, Ma. Orchids tell me after coming home."

"Mama will be ready to hear it."

"Good thanks, Ma."

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I smeared primer, concealer, foundation, powder and brushes and deftly polished eyeshadow and blush on. The results are flawless natural, even though the process is not natural at all. This skill was taught by Natasha.

I replaced the clothes I was wearing. Feeling wrong is afraid of overdoing it. I then used a black dress with a simple silver belt. Simple but elegant.

Mama knocked on my bedroom door and it turned out that Bian had arrived. My heart beats faster. Bian who is usually relaxed using t-shirts, jackets and jeans. Look neat with a black shirt and pants. This time he was more mature than usual and more handsome of course.

Along the way we were silent in an antique car that breezed through the night traffic.

"Fruit."

"Yes, Bian." Cold sweat running down the palms, I'm groggy.

"We have arrived. You're going down, right?". Oh my shame I just realized the car has long stopped and has arrived at the parking lot of 'Rosemary' restaurant'.Restaurant with classic concept and serving western cuisine.

After you finish ordering food. We were silent as to how much we enjoyed the live music. Bian stared at my wrist using his hand-held watch.

"Anggrek, you know not the watch I gave you is actually a couple's watch?" I know Bian because Doni told him but of course it's just in my heart.

"Our watch is the same." I pointed towards Bian's wrist.

"Your parents live there?"

"Yes, Orchids. Tonight there is something I want to say maybe not entirely but I prioritize the core of everything. You want to hear it, Orchid?"

"Sure Bian." The man before me took a breath, How quiet was it that he still seemed to sort out which one to convey.

"My parents suddenly told me to go back to Jakarta about my matchmaking with the daughter of our family relative. The girl's name is Tasya and she was my childhood friend. I refused this matchmaking from the start because I had no feelings for Tasya". Doni was silent again

He then continued again "I asked for your answer tonight because when I arrived in Jakarta later I would like to convey to my parents if they already have their own choice that you Orchid."

"The ball is set. He made you an outlet of heartache."

"He deliberately chose women who were not the standard of our family just to anger our family"

The series of words of Danar and Diandra were stirred in my ears. In line with Bian's statement tonight. She refused the match because she had her own choice. In other words, I was used as an excuse for rejection.

"You only made me the reason for your matchmaking refusal, right Bian. You chose me intentionally, right? In order for your family to be angry, you just want to rebel against your family dictation".

I thought the man in front of me would be angry but he just smiled.

"Sister Danar and Diandra have done well. I've expected it, You must have been eaten with their words yes Orchid. Do you trust both?". I turned my face away, refusing to answer.

"My parents sent Brother Danar to take care of our family business in this town because I refused to manage it. All of you keep an eye on me of course but it is Sister Diandra who reports our closeness. I'm sure something was delivered at home last. Really Orchids? I beg to answer Orchid."

"Yes he said that you deliberately approached me just to make your family angry because I am not the standard of your family. If I may say, you're just making me a 'tool' to refuse matchmaking."

"Sir Diandra is outrageous." Bian's face was red. For the first time I saw Bian's face show anger.

"Can't you refuse without involving others, Bian. It's your personal business."

"What do you think I'm going to town for? Long before I knew you. I've already rejected an arranged marriage by moving to this city. Rejecting the security and effort my family gave me. I'd rather live simply by my own efforts."

Bian looked at me fixedly "If not Brother Danar forced to live in the housing. I'm just staying at the usual hostel, Orchid. That was long before I knew you."

I bit my lips. It was true that he had refused from the beginning before knowing me.

"Is everything you say true, Bian."

"I swear to it, Orchid. I like you and never make you an excuse for rejection. How about you Orchid, are you willing to be my companion. Give me a chance?".

I looked at Bian and found honesty in his clear bead of eyes.

"All right, Bian, I'm ready." I said while nodding my head. There were happy twinkles in the man's net in front of me.

"Really so now you're going to be my woman. Mine I'm gonna fight for?".

"Yes Bian" I finally confirmed Bian's statement

"Thank you, your orchid is the best." The new Bian will hold my hand when waitress comes with the menu we ordered. I can catch Bian's annoyed look.

We enjoyed dinner in silence and stole each other's eyes. My heart was racing with happy twists burning in my heart. This taste is back I think. A joy I thought I would never feel again.

Bian took me from the restaurant. The clear sky full of stars seemed to support the connection of our hearts tonight.

My heart hummed in its rejoicing over the despair I was about to build. Over him who will accompany the journey of life ahead. I know it won't be easy there will be turmoil that we will face.

But tonight I just want to enjoy happiness and get rid of the difficulties I don't know yet with him that I choose.

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