(POV NARA)
"Cough cough cough!" I immediately swept the chest repeatedly. Take a deep breath and then let it out slowly.
Even though my condition began to improve after spending the night in the hospital, it didn't mean that I would be strong enough to hear the words said by Mr. Johan. Married to his son? Living with him for just one day was already depressing me, let alone for the rest of my life.
"Is there something wrong?" Mr. Johan aimed at my net.
His expression was flat and expressionless. If Senyo had a loving and gentle attitude like him, I would accept this matchmaking.
"Married to Nora? Not! "said Senyo. He was as surprised as I was.
"Why? Isn't Nara a good girl? "
"We don't know who she is, Dad. We just found him on the side of the road. After all, where can a village woman like Nara be matched with me? "said Senyo arrogantly." It broke my heart to hear that.
"Dad is sure that Nara is a good woman. We can meet his parents to ask for their blessing, "
I instantly felt scared. It seems that Mr. Johan intends to marry me off to his son.
"Regardless of whether he's good or not, I still don't want to. I already have a chosen woman, Pa," Senyo spoke as if there was no one in front of him.
"Who? Clarin, the girl has no manners? "
"He's fine, Dad. I know, "said Senyo, defending his lover."
"Not! Today too, you have to cut him off. Don't think Dad doesn't know what he just did to Nara. Nara's clothes are wet from being splashed, right? "
Senyo was silent for a moment after his father's words. That means Mr. Johan had seen what Clarin had done earlier.
Ah, never mind. The point is, I don't want to marry Nara. "It's better to be old and single than to live at home with this bum," he replied and turned his head away.
Mr. Johan stood up from his seat. His steps became a sign that he was about to leave.
"Earlier, Dad asked the doctor, and the doctor said that Nara could go home this afternoon. You don't have to work. Just take Nara home. " His back sagged away.
Seeing that his father was almost lost in the doorway, Senyo hurriedly ran. I could see him pulling Mr. Johan's arm from the transparent door. However, Mr. Johan did not heed this and still chose to withdraw.
Senyo flashed here and thereafter his father left. Like looking for something. Not long after, Senyo came back in and approached me.
Brak!
My nightstand was kicked by Senyo.
"Why are you silent, huh? You're happy with this matchmaking, right? You must be happy to be married to a rich man," said Senyo without thinking. His jaw hardened. His eyes flashed. Senyo is like an eagle ready to pounce on its prey.
"I also reject this matchmaking, sir. It's just that I hesitate to say it. Mr. Johan has been very good to me, "I said to Senyo.
"Reason!! I know for a fact that a poor woman like you would find it impossible to turn down this opportunity. " Senyo's words made the hole in my chest open even more.
I don't know what his heart is made of. Senyo is not a cold man. She is too talkative like a girl. I wanted to squeeze his mouth. If I don't think that Mr. Johan will come back looking for me, then I prefer to leave.
I no longer respond to Senyo's words. Everything there will be more complicated and hot. I also have to find a way to cancel this matchmaking. I can't imagine having a husband like an attached grandmother.
In the afternoon, I was busy tidying up the patient gurney. Yes, even though I know that the nurse will check it out later. I'm going home after checking with the doctor one more time. According to Mr. Johan's words, this time I was escorted by Senyo.
"You're walking too fast, sir," I said to someone up ahead.
I can't keep up with Senyo's steps. He let me stumble alone across the hospital corridor.
Even on the way, Senyo didn't talk to me at all. I could tell he was upset because of Mr. Johan's words. Our car was traveling at a high speed. Several times, I almost hit other road drivers. I dare not protest. I might be dropped off on the street without holding a penny.
***
There are many menus on the dining table. After returning from the hospital, I immediately returned to my natural habitat. Be a slave in this house. Fortunately, my condition has improved quite a bit. So I can do all the work easily. Although the dizziness is still a problem.
And, here I am now. Sitting next to Senyo and in front of Mr. Johan and his wife, I had refused the middle-aged man's invitation to have dinner together. However, he kept pushing me. You know how stubborn Mr. Johan is, don't you? He will not stop asking until he gets his wish.
The atmosphere here is like climbing the peak at seven in the morning. cold. Senyo and his mother just stared at each other while continuing to eat. It was Mr. Johan who was trying to find a topic of conversation.
I was about to reach for the glass, but the distance was too far to make it difficult for me. Mr. Johan watched me while furrowing his brows. He had no intention of helping me.
"Senyo, get your future wife some water,"
Degh!
The first to glare was Mrs. Runi.
"What, sir?" he asked, confused. "Future wife?" His gaze is dull.
Mr. Johan continued to eat silently. Just nod your head in response. Beside him, the pomegranate-lipped woman straightened up. The spoon slams down, causing a loud clang.
HIGH!
"What does it mean?" Mrs. Runi's hands were clenched on the table.
"Senyo will marry Nara soon. I think that's pretty clear. "
"Marry?"
I don't know what spells I recited in my heart. Pray that there will be no war in this house. I bit my lower lip. Anxiety is crazy.
"After letting this one child live here, and Mas asking Senyo to marry him?" Again, Mrs. Runi made sure.
"Yes, Soon, Nara will be our daughter-in-law.
Mrs. Runi spontaneously moved her body away from the dining table. He looked sharply at me. The net is enlarged. He was silent for a few seconds before finally speaking again.
"Have you gone mad? Senyo has a boyfriend. After all, how could our son marry a girl like Nara, whose origins are unclear? "
"We will meet Nara's parents to make sure that her origins are clear," said Mr. Johan flatly.
"Then?"
"If everything is proven, then Senyo and Nara must be married immediately,"
"Aren't there any other women besides Nara, huh? Why do you love this geek too much? What's so great about him, sir? When compared to Clarin, Nara was nothing. Look! His body is shabby and his clothes are not fashionable. "
"Yes, Dad. Don't be selfish either. I'm an adult and can make choices. " Suddenly, Senyo interrupted with a look of displeasure.
"That's right, sir. After all, Mr. Senyo already has a partner. " Now it's my turn to respond. I don't want to be seen as agreeing with Mr. Johan's words by not giving any rejection at all.
"No one can oppose me. Nara, tomorrow we will meet your parents, "said Mr. Johan firmly.
I heard the chair creak in front of me. Mrs. Runi chose to stand with her hands on her hips. His chest rose and fell. He didn't look back at the rice and side dishes that were still left on the plate.
"Master! Why has it always been Mas's wish that has been followed up until now? Maybe Senyo and I will agree to another request, but when it comes to matchmaking, we will not remain silent. What do you want Senyo to be living with Nara?"
Things are getting chaotic. I saw a glint of lightning in Mrs. Runi's eyes. I feel so guilty. I shouldn't be here. I'm sorry. If only I had not accepted Mr. Johan's invitation to come to his house at that time. I'm sure their family will be fine.
"I am doing all of this for our good. Clarin is not a pretty girl like you think. I can see that he only wants Johan's family property, "said Mr. Johan, and he got up from his seat. gaze at his wife.
"ENOUGH!" Mrs. Runi ruffled her hair. Frustrated. "I never want to have a daughter-in-law like Nara. I wonder why you cares so much about her. I will sue for divorce, if Senyo gets married to this clumsy, " she continued then pointed at my face.
Mrs. Runi's words made her husband's head jerk back. His lips trembled for a moment. Mr. Johan put his index finger right in front of his wife's face.
"Runi, you... Aaargh...! " Instantly, Mr. Johan's body bounced backward.
Brugh!
***
Continued