I walked slowly to the dining table. Usually I'm always excited when it comes to food. But now, I don't even feel like staring at the extra spicy fried chicken in front of me. Geez..., even though it was my favorite menu before last night's talk really disturbed my mood this early.
"Honey, tonight Mr. Cloriea's family is visiting our house. You go straight home after college and help Mama prepare a meal to welcome them."
I, who was eating with a half forced reflex, saw Mama.
"They're coming tonight, so fast."
I winced softly when I realized what I said.
"Dela. Eat right. Papa knew everything was sudden. But you shouldn't be like that."
I froze at Papa's words then nodded. Since last night's conversation I felt he was talking more and more.
"Ma, what..., I know the person who will be arranged with me? And does he also know me?"
I asked after finishing the meal.
I am grateful that my portion of food did not decrease at all. Papa's words made my appetite come back. Besides, why should I lose my appetite?
I need a lot of energy to think about how to get away from this match.
"Not."
"You guys have been friends since childhood. But Mama is sure you can't remember it, at that time you were only two years old while Deri was five years old. Mama is also not sure whether Deri remembers you or not, because not long after that they moved abroad to take care of work."
My forehead narrowed at Mama's explanation. I just wanted to ask another question but Papa had taken over the situation first.
“Now Deri has become the CEO of a branch in their family company."
"For more details, you can ask Deri directly tonight."
My face immediately turned sour. What the heck, Papa even asked me to ask the man named Deri?
Especially when I saw Mama who was chuckling. Geez, they're acting like I'm really curious about this guy named Deri. I took an apple and then left the house.
"Honey, don't forget Mama's message earlier."
"Yes."
I said lazily.
My bicycle smoothly stopped at the parking lot. The distance between home and campus is not too far. It took about ten minutes to get to this place. I purposely chose a campus close to home as well as my course.
“Hy Dela.What's with your face, really frown?"
I smiled at Hiery before answering her question. Hiery is my friend during college here. While my high school friends went to continue their education out of town.
"It's okay. Come on in."
I love making friends like Hiery. He is a gentle, sweet, and of course kind person. The beginning of my meeting with him when he almost got hit by my bicycle. luckily I can dodge it. As a result I fell into the bush. And he helped me, unlike the people around us who were busy laughing. I have to admit that my position at that time was embarrassing.
"Today we are only one subject. How about after this we go to the library?"
Wherever we go, the main destination is the library. One thing that makes Hiery and I get along is that we both love reading books. No wonder other friends call us nerds. I don't mind. Whatever the people say. In fact, books are really fun, especially when it comes to subjects I like.
"Sorry I can't Hiery."
"Why, you have another course lesson huh?"
I looked at Hiery's curious face, it seems that she really wants to go to the library. If not with me he rarely does that. Hiery is both shy and very innocent. She has never even dated even though I am the same as him. It's just that I'm not as innocent as Hiery.
Just now my mouth was about to say something but stopped when I realized that I almost blurted out to him. I don't want the matchmaking matter to be known by anyone including Hiery.
"Em..., I have to help Mama shopping for household needs."
I saw Hiery's languid face.
"Tell you what, we go to the library tomorrow how?"
"Okay, thanks Dela."
I returned Hiery's sweet smile. With a beautiful face, cute smile and gentle nature, many people are attracted to Hiery. It's just that this child is still too innocent to not want to date. Regarding this, I also agree with him.
Recovery was short. Recently I set foot in the house. Mama warned me to hurry to accompany her shopping. I who do not want to make him chatter immediately obey. The trolley that I pushed was filled with various kinds of raw materials, drinks, fruits and ingredients for making cakes. I can't stop thinking, we will only welcome one family but these groceries make me think I want to feed the people at the orphanage.
When I got home what annoyed me the most was how possible Mama told me to cook all the food menus. She herself was only in charge of cleaning and cutting the ingredients.
I know what Mama means behind all this. Surely he wants the Cloriea family to eat my cooking. Mama says, I have to learn to be a good daughter in law. I snorted irritably when I heard that sentence while Mama smiled. It seems my family really wants this match to continue.
This made me even more curious about the person who could brainwash my two good parents. Despite the fact that Deri is a young, smart, talented CEO or something. There must be something in him that made Papa and Mama give up their only child an arranged marriage. I don't want to have a fate like Siti Nurbaya.
And... ping pong. The time that bothered me the most finally came. I had time to massage my head, which felt throbbing pain because of Mama's treatment. After I was told to cook earlier now I'm being "forced" to wear a dress. I'm not the type who likes to wear dresses, in fact I feel uncomfortable just seeing it. And I have to use this thing!?
The dress was neither too exaggerated nor too sexy. Even so, I still don't feel comfortable. I came down from the room with extra care. I don't know why my heart is racing fast Am I nervous now?
"Wow! dela is getting prettier."
"Thank you, Bi."
I said smiling happily. After that my eyes looked around. It seems something is missing. As if she knew the meaning of my gaze. Mama immediately made a sound.
"Deri is going to the toilet honey."
I try to keep smiling in front of these two families. If I don't think about the image then my smile will turn into a creepy gaze. Gosh I have to try to maintain my image and self-respect now.
"There it is."
My eyes are fixed on someone who just came. For a moment our gazes met each other. Just from the way I looked at him I could already guess that person's personality. Cold, expressionless and boring. Very inversely proportional to his beautiful face.
We both looked away as we listened to Mama and Auntie Cloriea.
"Please eat the dish. All the food is Dela who cooked it."
I stared at Mama through the tail of the eye. Good, I feel like I'm being promoted.
Not much happened after that. We ate quickly and, as Mama expected, the Cloriea family immediately praised my cooking. But not with this person in front of me. The expression on his face was still flat and very cold.
His character is very different from his friendly parents. How could I even be matched with someone like this?
I think I want to drown his frozen face. or... could it be, his expression suggests that he also disapproves of this matchmaking. I immediately smiled when I thought about this.
"Why are you smiling?"
I saw it right away. How will he know when I'm smiling?
I think he's a person who is insensitive and does not care about circumstances. Because of what he said, everyone turned his head at me.
“Ah…, nothing. I only think of Adhie's cute face, he really is really cute."
Again, what will happen after this. nobody knows but really, i'm confused what to do That guy sure is so annoying. I don't like it though.
He... Could it be from this world!?
Hated and annoyed.
I was shocked that could only speak like that. Why did I suddenly bring my cousin who was out of town?I winced slowly at the stupid words while the two families laughed. I immediately cast a look of displeasure at the ice man. While he was still true to his expression without any changes. That's right, I'd better call him the ice man.“Thank you for the food, Madame Hyehe and Mr. Dexa. Well, let's get to the point. Deri, Dela you guys are getting married in June. Papa think two months is enough time for you to get to know each other.""Oh yes..., now please go to another place to exchange ideas and get acquainted further."I, who didn't want to embarrass myself anymore, immediately moved away after paying respect to them. It's not that I'm excited, but I don't want to look stupid the second time around.I continued to stare at the ice man's back. I could not understand what was so special about him that Papa and Mama were very excited to "gi
"I didn't mean it, but that's what I thought."I said smiling half forced."Okay. I will help you oversee the relationship between Deri and Dzrilla. But during that time, you must promise to really use the two months your family has given you to get to know each other better. If you do not feel compatible with Kak Deri or I find something strange in their love relationship, I will work with you to thwart the match."Really, didn't I hear wrong?Hiery wants to get involved in this matter and offer to help me. Everything is not as easy as turning your palm, but these words make me feel not alone.I, who think just like that, still can't cover up feeling happy, shocked and shocked too much. Hiery is indeed a good friend. But he was very careful about meddling in family-related matters. It is a very sensitive problem."Don't forget, we'll go to the library later."I smiled at Hiery Mairy's encouraging invitation.☼☼☼☼☼I got
"Finish the food. After this we go to the shop earlier."I returned to eating activities. Every now and then I watched him play the tablet. I thought he was doing office work, but the name Dzrilla suddenly crossed my mind.Ask, no. Ask, no?I have the right to know the story of their relationship. But I feel uncomfortable when I mention it. The sad face of the iceman last night showed that he was trying to cut the relationship as best he could, even about the feelings of the two."Why?"I feel weird. If I'm confused, I act like an uneasy person. And the ice man noticed. His level of sensitivity made me have to be extra careful in taking action."It is nothing.""Just say it. I know you are thinking of something."Checkmate. My expression was exactly like a thief caught in the act. Come on Dela..., he just says 'you're thinking about something' not necessarily he knows what you're thinking.“I think being the CEO is very troub
~Naira Audzrilla~My eyes wandered away. Memories of two weeks ago took over my mind. I understand the reason he did everything. Right now..., I just miss the moment with him.I know this isn't true, but the memory just comes without being able to prevent it."Deri. Why don't you want to fight for our relationship?"I imagined the things that made us in a relationship. At that time he was still a friend. We met at the library..., I who are of mixed Indonesian and American descent, have special access to be more familiar with him.At that time he easily said that he was tired of using foreign languages, he really missed the language of his birthplace.I smiled at the thought then looked at our picture."Goodbye Deri. Wish you happiness. Maybe it's better if we just be friends."Correct. Tomorrow I will fly to Indonesia to learn to take care of the family business as well as move campuses. I'm going to settle down and spend time
"Er... Hiery, do you think I look like a relationship breaker?"I don't know what I'm thinking. I just want to hear Hiery's opinion."Do you think?""Gosh, I asked you but you asked back."I said, pursing my mouth. If I'm upset my lips can move a few inches.“Brother Deri and Dzrilla match. But their relationship is only in the past. Here you guys are arranged so I don't think you're wrong. We'll see the progress."“He said his family already knew that he already had a girlfriend. Then why do they keep matching us? It will only hurt one of us. And it starts from Dzrilla.""Hey, if it's not yet a match, that's how it is. Take it easy the ribs will not be swapped.""I have no idea. this relationship made me confused and scared. You're the one who told me to mean it. So sooner or later there will be feelings that I don't know what it is.""Then you are meant to live together.""What's living together, I s
"Oh yes. Sorry Ner, I'll think about it later,"I said finally."Dela I really ask your help. I on behalf of Ziyath Press chairman hope you can help us."I laughed half forced. I know Neron doesn't have any intention except for the things he talked about earlier but I have to be careful with him, I mean the people who admire him."Yes Ner, as long as your fans don't make strange news I will definitely help UKM Press."I paused for a moment, it seems I said wrong."I mean, if we can manage the timing I'll participate."I said with a makeshift laugh. It's definitely not my usual self. Why can I turn out like this?"Of course Dela, we will adjust your schedule. Thank you for the help.""You're welcome."And the call was stopped. I grimaced softly. Hopefully there won't be any strange news after this."Oh yes, I can ask Hiery to accompany me. Aish..., why don't you think?"I smiled briefly before continu
"There are still some people who take part in the competition. How about you ask one of them for help?""Ah, right.""They have often participated in UKM Press activities. And now we want to find new sources. Are you really unable to help Namith Zela University Ziyath Press UKM?"Ah..., Neron mentioned the name of UKM Press with campus at the same time. I can't bear to hear it Besides that. I, who was very proud and had a sense of belonging to the campus, was very touched to hear that sentence."Okay l will. I ask for guidance and patience from Ziyath Press Student Activity Unit because this is the first time for me."Hiery looked at me in shock. I also don't understand why I'm acting like this. But when it comes to the name of the campus, I can't tug like that.Since the beginning, this has been a campus activity. I was just too shocked when I heard that there was going to be a video."Thank's Hyerin Delaxa.""You're welcome."
I waited anxiously for Dzrilla. I cursed myself for coming to the restaurant too soon and now I even look uneasy like this. I took a deep breath and exhaled slowly."Calm down Dela, calm down.""Hello Dela.""Jeez."I was shocked to death to hear the voice of the person who had just come."Are you okay?"Dzrilla held my shoulder."Yes, l'm fine."My eyes fixed on seeing someone who was with Dzrilla. His face looks really cool. As if he understood the direction of my gaze, Dzrilla immediately introduced the person."Dela introduced my cousin, his name is Dinar.""Dela."We shake each other."Why did Dzrilla even invite his cousin?"Dzrilla's cousin then ordered food. I waited for 12 minutes accompanied by five glasses of hot chocolate that had been empty since earlier. The plan was that I wanted to order the sixth glass if I didn't remember the large number of glasses."Dela really likes