
‘Not the willingness of courtship, already direct application aja’
‘National heartbreak day’
‘Please, kebaya girl where to buy. Cute.”
‘Who's the girl. Saucy ugha.’
‘Less down stock cowboys idaman’
‘Annex direct sat set sat set to pelaminan’
‘Selamet Yes Giaaan. May be launched until the wedding day’
‘The next couple goals’
So some comments were written by people on the internet, acquaintances and friends when Gian shared photos of his application on social media. Many pray, wonder, and some are like missing an opportunity to approach.
In the frame, Gian and Regina looked perfect. Couples who can be envious are looking. Darius took good pictures of them, showing what he wanted to say: The Happy Couple. No one knows what is behind the screen. Doubts, mental and moral burdens, and despair are both. All this drama has to be perfect. Gian or Regina is not a fool, they know the portions and the role. Publications on social media from both of them prove that the contract marriage they will live with is a serious commitment that must be kept confidential. Nobody should know, it's all just engineering. For their purpose each one of them wholeheartedly carries out his part.
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Gian and Regina met after a proposal at Alto Restaurant & Bar for dinner and talked about the continuation of their plans. Gian's been waiting there since 7. Regina came 10 minutes later, wearing a navy-colored sheath dress, with a broken white blazer. They met after coming home from their offices.
“So, let’s straight to the business.” Regina said as she sat down and ordered the food.
“I will send my people next week. All documents and financial records have been prepared by my people. You also help prepare for transition.” Gian explained.
“Soal money?”
“Dimas and Dea from finance who will handle, including the billing payment system. You need funds for the end of this month, right?”
“Yep. Okay if that's it. All settled.”
The waiter came to present their order. Bruschettona for appetizer, gnocchi, and quancia are presented on the table. Regina starts eating gnocchi, while Gian only notices.
“I already have a list of wedding planners for later, if you have your own recommendations, I'm in.” Gian handed Regina a list of wedding planners.
Regina put down her fork and took the paper that Gian handed over. Looking at the list then cleared up.
“I also come with you aja.” The reply.
“No. You choose.” Gian “Maybe this is not the wedding you want, but you can make a wedding with the concept of your dreams. Something you want to do if you marry, which you always shadow.” Further.
“Yea.. Something I want to marry, standing there with someone I loved.” Regina smiled grimly.
Gian took a breath.
“Unfortunately you can't.”
“That’s right.” Regina smiled, then played her paste with no taste. “I think we were actually born to be a fraud, huh? People are quite impressed by our lies.” Continue laughing.
“I from small always imagine being a bride. The power of almost all girls ever shadow her as a bride.” Regina said. His eyes stared at the glowing candles on the table. “I want to wear a rich dress how, marry in what place, how to decorate.. All the rich are in the head. And I've also been engaged before, ever planned to marry someone I love, you know?” He said he turned his eyes towards Gian. But Gian just nodded.
“After that dad got sick, heart. Keep the marriage postponed, wait until the condition of the father improves. It turned out that after 1.5 years of hospital commute. Dad didn't get better, instead he left me to be an orphan.” Regina continued to remember.
“The only thing my father left was just Edmode, and I have a responsibility to continue my company. While my candidate at that time had plans to continue studying in London. I should have gone there, his mom said we got married and went to London, let him take care of it while he was there. But I can't leave Indonesia. I'm suggesting we make a Long Distance Married. But I'm even cursed by his mother, she said ‘You have to be a wife and take care of her! Not a company! If you are married, take care of your husband. I don't want a mother's child alone there no one takes care of while she already has a wife.’”
Regina looked at Gian, her eyes glazed over. The story still left a wound in his heart. Even though he said it casually in front of others.
“Keep you broke up?” Ask Gian.
“Ngga. We are still in a relationship a few months after that, though. garing.” Regina then stopped and stared blankly at her plate.
“You know, you don’t have to tell this to me.” Said Gian who saw Regina speechless and sad.
“I should. You should know me a little, I think. Although I doubt you care.” Reply “No. I just want you to listen. Won’t you?” Regina. Gian nodded willingly listening.
“So after that, we often fight, and on one occasion I got word that he was engaged again with someone else. Funny, right?” he said while laughing.
“That's not funny for me.” Reply Gian.
“Why? I was laughing. Keinget was stupid at that time. Sampe tried to beg her to come back. But he left. Marriage to another girl. I ended up going to therapy for one year, while running Edmode which I did not understand at all. I made a lot of mistakes, bad business decisions, because I was also in a bad state. Just like you said, I’m pathetic leader.”
Gian felt guilty for saying that to Regina. He didn't even know what Regina had been up against all this time. The first time listening to all of Regina's stories made her feel sorry for the girl in front of her.
“I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to.” Gian.
“That’s okay. You really are.”
“You used to say you never met with your ex-family. Even though you were engaged to someone else. You lied about that?”
“Yes. I don't think they're part of my life anymore. I moved on. I've been crazy for a whole year because of that. Why should I tell you who was still gray?”
“Continue now?”
Regina raised her hand and pointed her finger. Their engagement ring shines under the restaurant's lights.
“I’m going to be yours. Even though our relationship is a lie. I want to tell you the darkest chapter of my life. So you can see me as a human being, not just a tool to let you get your wish. So that later you will not arbitrarily because your position is higher and richer than me.”
“I don't consider you a tool. We're partners in this. I am not your enemy either. So stop being defensive on me. If you need me to make a story, I can also spare time.”
Their conversation continued, they planned a wedding that they would carry out. The number of guests, the concept of the wedding, the wedding venue and the wedding planner to be used. Regina plans to make her own wedding dress, she will ask for help from Maya and some skilled employees. Gian handed all the decisions to Regina. He wanted to give the girl the dream wedding she had always wanted. For at least his whole life he could see the day and remember it. Although it wasn't her that would be in Regina's memories. But happiness brings the party of his dreams.
Their conversation became more relaxed now. Knowing that none of them intend to hurt each other in this theatrical relationship. Recognize that each goal is the most important thing right now. They prepare hearts to support each other.
Regina drove herself to her apartment. On the way, for the first time after all the covenants and barrier gravels to the marriage, Regina felt a great burden being lifted off her shoulders. Edmode will survive. Then the fact that his contract marriage partner is not a crazy psychopath who used his money to hurt him, makes Regina calm. Perhaps for the first time too, Regina could see that Gian is actually a very good man, has a common sense and impressive moral values. Think for a moment, what would happen if in the course of his wedding contract he even liked Gian? The thought was then quickly removed Regina. She is not currently starring in a movie or being the lead role of a picisan romance, where a contract marriage will end in love and happiness.