Because I Don't Want to Lose
3 - Forced
Head Izzar pening. He really wants to immediately break away from the confusion that supports and start attracting the most loved people into it, even though his mother does not know anything about his business. If anything happened to her mother who only lived alone with the housekeeper, she would definitely not be able to forgive herself.
The list of contacts on his phone screen. He was looking for the name of his acquaintance who might be when he was wedged like this still want to help him. Although he was aware, almost two years this most of his friends away because they are reluctant to related to the problems he faces. In fact, when his life is mixed with ease, he becomes the most sought after person.
The Izzar screen scroll stopped on one name. Anaya's. He remembered clearly the tone of Anaya's voice when mentioning the number
the reward he would get if he wanted to marry her. Values that will instantly unlock the door to his freedom.
He zooms in on the profile of Anaya's contacts using Naira's photos. The little girl was smiling broadly with big eyes similar to her mother's. He was not interested in Anaya, but he was a child. From the moment she first meets, Naira's cute and adorable demeanor awakens the instinct of wanting to protect her.
After convincing himself that he had no other way out, Izzar forced himself to send a message
to Anaya.
Izzar : What are the conditions? For how long?
It took ten minutes for Izzar to receive a reply from Anaya. The woman sent a draft agreement made formal and detailed. Izzar skimmed through the listed requirements. Must keep the contract secret to anyone, must respect and respect, must protect Naira, must not abuse, must not engage in conjugal relations, sleep in separate rooms, must not be allowed to do so, cannot interfere with Anaya's work and income, and so on …
Izzar laughed to himself reading it.
Izzar: How long is the contract?
Anaya: At most a year.
Izzar : Okay!
Two weeks later. Izzar marries Anaya in a very simple event. They agreed not to marry because this forced to leave a deep impression to be remembered.
All who knew Anaya and Izzar were shocked by the sudden news of their marriage. Even Randi who despite knowing Izzar well, questioned Anaya's hasty decision. But, Anaya only replied with a smile. Anaya is grateful, as an only child she no longer has a nuclear family since her father and mother died. So, he is not too concerned with the opinion of his extended family.
While Izzar, a little bothered to convince his mother that he was seriously married to Anaya the bestatus
the widow of one. However, luckily, the adorable Naira managed to snatch the old woman's heart with her innocence.
Ridwan congratulated. However, there was dissatisfaction in the man. He feels strange with Anaya's sudden marriage. He is determined, will continue to find other ways to get Naira completely.
The only creature happy about the marriage seems to be Naira. He will be happy
he has a father figure who will accompany him every day. And, he insisted on calling Izzar's father.
“I already have papa. So, let's not exchange, I call dad aja.”
Izzar doesn't mind. Anaya seemed to not care. He spent the first night and day of his marriage alone in his room. He hoped that his agreement with Izzar could end soon, and he could be free from the ridiculous theatrics he made himself.
Sandra suggested Anaya take a two-week leave to give the impression she was enjoying her honeymoon. Fortunately, he followed the advice, because Sandra suddenly called to tell Ridwan to come to the office pretending to want to see him.
“As it is, you should go staycation deh, Nay!” sandra's proposal by phone.
“Where, San?” Anaya absolutely unthinkable honeymoon ritual can be questioned by Ridwan.
“Ke Peak or wherever. Consider it a vacation. I have a feeling Ridwan is watching you. You see, Randi yesterday said that Ridwan asked him about how you can know Izzar.”
“Randi says what to Ridwan?” Anaya was curious. He was worried that Randi told him that he had just known Izzar.
“Randi dare not say anything. He was afraid of wrong-talking, and he didn't want to interfere he said.”
Anaya breathed a sigh of relief. He decided to follow Sandra's proposal.
He went out of the room to find Izzar. He knocked on the door of the guest room where Izzar slept. But, there is no answer. He even heard Naira's cheerful screams in the backyard. He immediately put his foot there.
Anaya is surprised to find Naira and Izzar playing kickball in the yard.
“What are you doing?!” Anaya glared at both.
“Main ball,” replied Izzar while approaching Anaya.
“Naira girls! Why are you teaching me to play ball?” Anaya's voice was slow, but fierce.
“Why can't I play ball, Ma?” naira asked as Anaya wiped her wet face.
“Because you are a girl,” Anaya replied as she glanced at Izzar who was sitting not far from the two of them.
“But I saw on TV, there are women who play football.” Naira denied her mother's statement.
Izzar wanted to laugh at Naira's critical answer, but Anaya's piercing gaze silenced him.
“Later in the afternoon we leave for the Peak. We stayed 2 nights there.” Anaya said as she looked at Izzar.
“What are we going there for?” Izzar's confused.
“Sandra told us honeymoon.”
“What is ⁇ honeymoon?” Naira looked at Anaya, who stuttered to answer what.”
“That means a holiday,” Izzar quickly replied, breaking Anaya's stuttering.
“I want a holiday!” exciting Naira. His clear eyes immediately sparkled brightly.
“Seek Mba Kemi please prepare the clothes, yes!” anaya Pinta. Naira immediately darted running while shouting to call Mba Kemi.
Anaya awaits Izzar's further reaction. But the man remained silent.
“You're not ready?” ask Anaya.
“Hmm.. We go three? Said he wanted honeymoon?” ” Izzar asked back, with the intention of trying to tempt Anaya.
“Do not have any thoughts!” sahut Anaya ketus. “Ngga maybe I left Naira. I'll book a separate hotel room for you.”
Izzar sighed.
“OK! Will it be late afternoon, right? Can I go out for a minute?” Izzar asked permission.
“Where?”
“There is little work.”
Anaya quiet. In his mind flashed a desire to ask in more detail, but his heart immediately reminded that
what Izzar is going to do is none of his business.
“OK!”
“Oh yes, when will this home renovation start?” tanya Izzar reminded before moving on. He doesn't want the project
delayed until the year-end of their marriage contract.
“After we return from Peak.”
“You can already house for temporary residence?” ask Izzar again.
Anaya. He completely forgot. Though when explaining the details of his home renovation work plan, he,
Izzar had already told him to prepare it. For there is no way they will live in a house that will be dirty and full of dust and many workers.
“Ya stop! I'll help you find. Now, I go first.” Izzar left Anaya.
Izzar went to see Adrian.
Yesterday Anaya had already transferred the money for the home renovation fee and in return for the promised marriage contract. So, Izzar wants to finish his business with Adrian. In the presence of several witnesses he paid off his debts and made an agreement that their problems had been resolved.
After being outside Adrian's office, Izzar breathed a sigh of relief. He is like a man who breathes the air of freedom after two years in prison. However, when he started his car and remembered having to go back to Anaya's house, he suddenly felt a bit claustrophobic. Staying with Anaya who always looks like a judge to him, as if a new prison for Izzar.
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