Forced to Be Stepmom
Staying Atotel

After traveling long enough from the airport of country A, finally Zara, Lathan and Fandy arrived at the airport country D. Everyone is seen staring at Lathan, Zara and Fandy who are walking out of the airport.

"So this is the center of attention? I felt like I was a cool person in just a short time. Hahaha" said Fandy who realized that everyone was staring at him. Although in reality the gaze was for Lathan and Zara"

"Then just enjoy the look of those people at you. I'll be happy to give it to you". Lathan responded nonchalantly while continuing to push the trolley containing the suitcase and Zara walked next to him.

"Without you telling me to do it" Fandy responded in an annoyed tone.

"Are you okay?" lathan asked, looking at Zara who was silent with a tense look.

"I'm fine" Zara responded with a faint smile on her lips.

But Lathan realized that occasionally Zara would bite her lips when she was nervous or worried. Lathan touched Zara's lips gently.

"Don't get bitten again, you'll get hurt"

"ahs".

Zara who was daydreaming looked very surprised because Lathan suddenly touched her lips.

"That's a taxi. We'll ride that alone". Fandy pointed to a taxi parked near the airport when they had just come out and walked over to him.

"Sir, please take us to Central housing" Fandy told the taxi driver.

"Good!"

The driver started driving his car to the Central estate, where Zara's parents' house was located.

Lathan continued to notice Zara's tense facial expression. He kept looking at her with a gentle look.

"Are you so scared to go home? Why does your facial expression look like we're about to enter the demon's den?" lathan asked while teasing Zara with a gentle smile on her lips.

"No. I just... " Zara suddenly stuttered from nervousness. He also directly lowered his head while playing his own hands

"If you really don't want to go there, then we can stay at a hotel or maybe book a beach resort?". Lathan grabbed Zara's hand to grab her attention, then she spoke with a smile on her face.

Zara stared at Lathan with sparkling eyes. She nodded with a sweet smile.

"Yes, I agree. Why are we on vacation but just feeling overwhelmed?" she responded to Lathan with a cheerful smile.

Lathan just smiled gently as she rubbed Zara's head looking at the cheerful lover.

"Sir, don't go to Central's house, go to the best hotel here" Lathan told the taxi driver.

"Good"

"You two didn't ask my opinion first?" ask Fandy who feels neglected.

"No need! You can go there by yourself. They're your uncles, right?" lathan said in an indifferent manner without looking at Fandy's face.

"The two of you are a really bad couple. I'm Zara's cousin, especially if I'm nobody? Maybe you'll make me fish bait in the ocean". Fandy continues to grumble at Lathan and Zara.

Not long after, they arrived at a luxury hotel.

"We have arrived. This is the best 5-star hotel here" said the driver explained as soon as he arrived at the hotel.

Lathan, Zara and Fandy stared out the window before descending.

"Thank you Sir. Just take the change". Lathan gave the taxi fare after seeing the amount listed on the fare counter.

"Thank you back. Have a nice vacation" said the driver with a friendly smile.

Lathan, Fandy and Zara got out of the taxi and rushed into the hotel.

"Good afternoon. Welcome to our hotel". Their arrival was immediately warmly welcomed by the receptionist of the hotel in the lobby.

"good. In whose name?" ask the receptionist who will prepare the reservation.

"Lathanen". Lathan answered briefly without saying her full name.

"Sorry, your full name? We need accurate information. You do not have to worry because the personal identity of our hotel guests will not leak out" said the receptionist with a friendly and polite smile.

"Lathan Gevaril Nugraha". Lathan gave his full name to the receptionist.

"All right, Mr. Lathan. Please wait a minute. I'll make your reservation".

Lathan nodded her head and went back to talking with Zara and Fandy while waiting for the reservation to be completed. But when he reveals his identity, another guest also comes from country A and accidentally hears Lathan's name and finds out about his family.

"You listening? Isn't Nugraha the name of one of the grandchildren of the Kusuma family in A country, huh? They come all the way here and stay at a hotel?". Whisper a woman to her partner.

"I've heard of that family, too. They have many businesses spread in A and also F countries. Are they now trying to open a business in this country?"

"Cannot be. He seems too young to start a business. After all he came with a girl, maybe he was playing and deliberately came here so as not to be exposed? Everything about the Kusuma family is always in demand by everyone. If he's seen spending time with a girl, it could ruin his family's image, right?"

"You're right. He could have come here to have fun without anyone knowing".

The two women continued to talk about Lathan and Zara regardless of Fandy.

"Sir Lathan, here's your room key. Our officers will take you there" the receptionist said, handing Lathan 2 keys.

"good. Thanks"

"Yes, have a good time". The officer spoke kindly and politely, then he asked his partner to help bring Zara, Lathan and Fandy's suitcases to their room.

"Come, Sir. Let us bring the suitcase. Please come over here" said one of the officers carrying the suitcase.

Lathan nodded in a calm manner, then walked behind following the 2 officers alongside Zara and Fandy behind him.

They walked down the hallway between the rooms on the 3rd floor of the hotel. The hotel looks clean and comfortable. The hotel structure and decoration are made luxurious but elegant.

After passing through several rooms on the 3rd floor, they finally arrived at the designated room.

"Please, Sir. It's room". The two officers stopped in front of the room that Fandy, Lathan and Zara would occupy.

"Thank you. Here are tips for you"

"Thank you very much. We Excuse. Happy resting". The officer immediately turned around and left after their task was completed.

"Who do you want to use which room? This or that?". Lathan asks Zara to choose a room first for her to use.

"Ehm ... This one is it". Zara takes one of the keys from Lathan's hand.

"give me this one then! I'll go in first so as not to see the affection of the two of you". Fandy immediately snatched the key from Lathan's hand and entered the room first.

Lathan and Zara just smiled looking at Fandy.

"alright. You must be tired, so rest first. I'll call you when we're going to dinner tonight". Lathan spoke softly while holding Zara's hand.

"Eumm ..." Zara nodded with a smile on her lips.

"Then I go in first"

"Yes, good rest"

Zara immediately entered her room after Lathan nodded her head. He put his suitcase near the sofa. Zara looked around the room and ended up in a hotel balcony. The view is very beautiful with the mountain in front of it. The gentle breeze and the peaceful atmosphere brought calm to Zara.

Zara leaned against the fence and looked far ahead.

"Haaah .. This is so much fun. It feels very calm and peaceful. But ... what would you and your mom do if you knew I came here but didn't come home?"