(Not) Mistake
Chapter 8: Family Worry

“So, when will you have a child?” Flora opened her voice in the middle of their breakfast to melt the atmosphere.

“Ma! Me and Bian are young and there's still so much to do.” Celine's voice sounded annoyed as she replied to her mother.

“Mama is just kidding. Mama knows,” replied Flora laughed softly with a guilty facial expression. However, secretly he also wished more on his eldest daughter.

“But if you take it seriously, it's not a problem,” added Flora who made the wrinkles Celine's dislike mark increased.

“Bian, don't listen to Mama.” Celine said to her husband.

“Looks like both your parents did want it. What we want has also been achieved a lot. Should we add it to our next wish list?” ask Bian who actually seduced Celine.

Olvee could hear little talk of his family members already at the dinner table. Except for him who deliberately came late for his efforts to look not to avoid them.

“Good morning,” greet Olvee as soon as he gets to the dinner table. With her facial expressions, body gestures, and voice, Olvee tries to control her well to dispel the worries that are beginning to show on her family's face.

“What Brother lied about being sick? Why come here when Bibi can deliver it?” alvaro asked which made the atmosphere even more awkward between Olvee and his family.

“Should Brother rest in room!” added Alvaro again.

“Vee, are you okay?” zahir asked, looking at his daughter who had just sat down.

“You Brother check?” ask Celine too.

Inwardly, Olvee really cursed and cursed Alvaro. Can't he tease or joke when the time and place are right?

“I've been better. No need to worry because I have rested,” replied Olvee trying to calm everything even though it seems useless.

“Mama will deliver food to you,” said Flora.

Olvee already knew that they would be like this. He should have changed his plan to remain silent in the room as Alvaro had said. His family was too worried. He was also wrong to have tried to avoid Alvaro's event yesterday at the wrong time when the two men came. Just adding to his family's worries.

“Olvee, I just remembered that my friend once bought your painting and said he would be a big fan of you. I didn't tell him if his idol was my sister-in-law.” Bian sensibly immediately changed the topic of their conversation.

“Can I tell him and show him that his idol is close to me?” bian asked impliedly praising Olvee's ability.

“I'm not too sure, I'm still lacking in everything in the art world.” Olvee slightly began to feel comfortable and chimed in Bian's words.

“Let's take a picture with your painting and I'll show it off to make him beg me,” Bian said with a gentle smile. Not only Alvaro but also Bian started teasing him now, but in a different way.

“You're just using my sister?” celine asked Bian unanswered. He just smiled.

“Who is he?” ask Celine back.

“Aryan, whom I told you about,” timpal Bian.

“Ah, day. I think it's nice to introduce him to Vee. Who knows they are a soul mate,” timpal Celine.

“Who?” flora asked to enter the conversation.

“He's a friend Bian said. We accidentally met and became co-workers unknowingly,” explained Celine.

“But it seems like Young Master Pero prefers Vee and Vee too. What about Papa? Should we meet the Pero family and discuss this with them?” Flora looked at Zahir. Zahir stared at Olvee, who was looking at Alvaro.

“It looks like it would be a not-so-bad idea. But, everything Papa left to Vee. What do you think, son?” asked Zahir who threw a question at Olvee who immediately regained his senses and stopped looking at Alvaro.

“A-what?” ask Olvee doesn't understand.

“You and Verald for matchmaking?” tanya Flora raised her eyebrows, starting to get excited about the marriage of her daughter's son.

“Vee .. ”

“There may be young master Pero who prefers my brother. I've just seen and heard rumors that she's dating a girl.” Olvee said, Alvaro cut it first.

“Where did you hear it from?” ask Zahir.

“I heard it from a person I trust,” Alvaro said confidently.

“Evan?” guess the Flora that Alvaro belongs to.

“While she doesn't like Big Brother, she never lied to me,” bela Alvaro.

“Papa asks only to Vee. This was just talking, why did you refuse?” Zahir's question made Alvaro no longer able to dwell.

“How's Vee?” Zahir asked Olvee.

“Vee .. for now Vee will only focus on career,” Olvee replied a little slowly while lowering his head. Should Alvaro consider this a hope for him?

Alvaro looked at Olvee who had been trying to avoid eye contact with him. However, when he did not do so, he silently looked at himself. Who wouldn't notice that look?

“I can do both, no problem right, Vee?” celine asked who got Bian's gaze.

“You both love, support, and respect each other. Not necessarily I'll get it from Verald when we're married. I don't think marriage is easy.” Olvee explained that Alvaro secretly embraced and smiled proudly to himself.

“Whatever your decision, Papa will support you. Don't listen to what others say. Just remember that Papa is always behind you.” Zahir's words clearly contain a full of advice about the events of yesterday. Anyone who hears it knows it.

“Thank you, Pa,” timpal Olvee with eyes looking up at his father that.

It was clear what she felt towards her parents. And so with their sincerity towards him. How could he doubt it. Olvee tried to throw his doubts back even with his small feelings for Alvaro. He can't ruin this happiness just to dream with Alvaro.

“When will you guys be back?” flora asked Celine and Bian, changing the conversation.

“Today we will be back. We will take care of our stuff,” Celine replied as she stood up from her seat.

“Now? You guys just arrived the day after tomorrow, but you're coming back. Really late!” exclaimed Flora annoyed, a sign of rejection.

“Sorry, Mom. Hospitals and those patients need us.” Bian said in a sorry tone.

Flora could no longer argue but allow. Their work demands so much time, despite being a very noble doctor and earning a good honor.

“We'll be back today, Pa.” The two said goodbye to Zahir who was going to work.

“Take care of both of you. Be careful on the road. Bian, Papa will be troublesome and rely on you always for Papa's daughter.” Zahir gave his brief advice for the brief farewell.

“Sure, Pa.” Bian returned Zahir's embrace.

“Papa will be leaving now. Alvaro, don't be too late to come.” His attention turned to his son who was still sitting at the dining table.

“Be careful, Pa.” Flora stood up and drove Zahir away. With Olvee and Alvaro left.

“Should I stop now, Vee?” tanya Alvaro made the movement of Olvee who had just stood still.

“What do you mean?” asked Olvee pretending not to understand.

“That girl will get hurt even more if you keep being stubborn, Vee.” Alvaro turned his gaze on Olvee completely.

‘Then so quickly change your heart and forget me! Why should I be blamed for your crimes?’ Olvee stared fiercely at Alvaro as he said inside.

“Don't be too hopeful just because I rejected Verald, Alvaro. My words are still the same for you.” Olvee leaves the upset Alvaro half-dead with Olvee's stubbornness. His efforts seemed to have to be even harder just like the nature of his brother.

To be continued