THE ESCAPED BRIDE ESCAPED
30. Engagement Plan

The next day, the reception clothes they ordered were delivered to the house, by the boutique. Aya was crying and watching her dress being brought in.

"Mi, Aya wants to see the God's apartment" he said.

"For what? You will get sadder there. Wait for your heart to be strong, just go there," advises mom.

"Put that dress away, Mi." Aya turned around and no longer wanted to see the dresses reserved for her and the whole family.

Mami gave the code to her daughter-in-law to clear all the shipment. His heart was also very sad. Especially considering the booking of buildings and catering and all the souvenirs that have been prepared. So much money wasted.

"Dit, hotel booking just cancel," break up mom.

"Darling dong, Mi. The money can't come back either."

"If it's not cancelled, what event do you want?" ask mami wonder.

"Replace with the orphan charity event only, Mi. To pray for God and Ma'am Aya. Unfortunately also the catering that has been ordered. So, it's better to share it with orphans only" Radit suggested.

"Your father is good too. Momentarily ask your mommy's opinion."

Mami goes to Aya's room to convey Radit's idea.

"Bright Mami aja. According to Aya, Radit has a point. Instead of our wasted time, it is better to change the show. Ask Radit to negotiate with the building and catering to be turned into a rice box just to be practical." Aya also agreed with her sister's idea.

"Okay, then. Let me talk to you, Eyang and Papi. Then inform the God family. They might want to be there."

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"Are you sure you don't want to come to the building?" ask mom again.

His family members were already ready to go to the orphan's courtesy event on the day that he and the Gods were supposed to hold their wedding reception.

Aya shook her head strongly again. He prefers to be alone at home. Eventually, Radit's wife decides to stay home, accompanying Aya.

"I why the hell? Why do you keep sad like this? Did I start falling in love with the gods in her last moments? Or ... It's just a form of regret and guilt because since I got married, I've never been a dutiful wife?"

Aya leaned over in her bed. The wedding certificate photo on the nightstand was the only printed memory he could see.

"You're actually very handsome and gentle-hearted. Why was I always sniffing and hating you?" ask her on the wedding photo.

"I wonder, what do you mean match me with Arjuna. Do you want to take revenge on me who is unfilial?" mumbling again.

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After the seventh day passed, the God Family came to the house. From Arjuna, they learn about the final message of the Gods. They want to talk about it.

Family with alot. Some agree, some disagree and accuse Aya as the unlucky carrier girl. God is the victim of his misfortune. No more Arjuna sacrificed.

Eyang's face was flushed red, his grandson got a stamp so. "Actually we were more disappointed over the deity's attitude. Does he think his wife is a hand-transferable thing? A woman's heart is not easily moved to another man at will!" sergeant Eyang.

"We honor the will of the one who is gone and fulfill it. However, if you refuse, then God will not demand Aya or our family as the party who does not want to carry out the will he made."

Eyang looked at his father God. The middle-aged man slid. He understood that Eyang was offended to hear the cynical nickname uttered by one of his relatives earlier.

"I'm sorry, Eyang. Actually our arrival just wanted to find out, whether Aya is willing or not. We understand very well that his heart is now broken. So we don't want to force her to marry Arjuna anytime soon."

Added again. "We thought, maybe it's better if Aya was engaged to Arjuna first, so they could get to know each other before marriage."

"good. Nice too. We just want to make it clear that our side has no desire not to carry out the will!"

Eyang reaffirmed the point. He wanted to say, if until the marriage of the two could not be carried out because of the delay proposed by the family of God, then Eyang and his entire family took off.

"We understand. After Aya's iddah period is over, we will come to propose to Arjuna again. After that they can get engaged for some time before getting married."

God's father and Arjuna said the whole plan had been made by his extended family.

"Trust. Gods are not rash men. He must have his own judgment about Arjuna, which we don't know." The twin boys' mother spoke. Her voice was softly soothing.

"Thank you for the understanding, Mbakyu," she said.

"I haven't seen Aya again after the funeral day. Can I meet him?" hope his mother is a god.

"He's still moody in the room. Let me take you. Maybe the arrival of Mbakyu could console his heart."

Mami got up and took her iron to Aya's room to look at the girl.

"Tok .. tok .. tok ...."

"Yes, your mother-in-law wants to meet, Nduk. Can we get in?" mami asked after knocking on the door.

Inside the room, Aya who was lying down lazily, was surprised to hear the sound of knocking on the door. Then the notification mami who like a code, so that she is a little prepared to accept her mother-in-law.

Aya got up from the bed and walked to the door. "Yes, Mi."

Then he kissed the hand of the woman who had given birth to God and Arjuna.

"Come on, Mi, Mom," he asked while pulling over.

"I'm sorry, I just saw you today." His hand stroked Aya's unraveled hair and tangled masai. Aya's appearance is of course much different from the last time she saw when taking off the reception shirt. At that moment this girl in front of him looked very attractive and energetic.

"Don't be sad for too long. All this is the destiny of the Almighty. You'll find your other happiness, later," comfort him gently.

Aya just nodded obediently. He wanted his guests to leave immediately and leave him alone in the room.

"You deserve to be happy again after the departure of God. He thinks of you, even in his last moments. Arjuna will take the place of the gods to take care of you."

Aya's body stiffened. "Oh, No! Do I really have to marry such a basket-eyed and rude guy?" thought.

However, what came out of his mouth was different. "Will Arjuna marry a widow? The widow of her twin sister!"

"Don't worry. We won't get you married in a hurry. You'll get engaged first" explained the woman.

"Wedding?" repeated Aya not believe. Doesn't that mean you're getting married? He doesn't like Arjuna at all.

"Arjuna has many girlfriends. How can I be his wife? I can eat heart!" chirps Aya is upset.

The middle-aged woman was surprised. He doesn't seem to know the nature of his son.

"Mom will make sure she's just staring at you!" his promise.while patting Aya's shoulder. Trying to ease the aggravation of the young lady in front of him.

While looking down, Gayatri revealed a thin smile sign of disbelief at all with the promise of her mother-in-law. Arjuna is not the submissive type of God.

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