Forced to Be Stepmom
Zara's Introduction to the Kusuma Family

The tring!!

Zara had just arrived home when she received a short message on her phone. The tip of his lips instantly formed a sweet smile with sparkling eyes when he saw the message from Lathan.

"Prepare as soon as you get home. I sent a driver to pick you up and Fandy. There's gonna be a party at my house"

"Huh? A party?" muttered Zara was surprised after reading the contents of the message from Lathan.

"Fandy! The fan!" Zara who had previously intended to enter her room immediately turned around and went to Fandy's room in a hurry.

Tok tok tok tok

"Fandy! Fan, open the door! Fan, open it quickly! "

Tok tok tok tok

"Ouch! What's the rush until you knock on my chest all?!" fandy asked in an annoyed tone as Zara knocked on his chest as the door opened.

"I'm sorry. I want to show you this". Zara spoke while showing the contents of the short message Lathan sent to Fandy.

"Hmm? A party? What party is it? Why didn't Lathan tell us before? Was he very happy to make others confused?!" fandy grumbled after seeing the contents of the message on Zara's phone.

"I don't know. It's best to get ready before Lathan's driver gets here" Zara said in a calm manner.

"Yes already. I'll be ready. You also do not give it too long" said Fandy reminded.

"Yes, I'll hurry". Zara responded as she turned to go to her room.

"Hmm ... Which clothes to wear?" muttered Zara while looking at the contents of her wardrobe.

"Emmm... Perhaps this one alone" Zara picked up a light purple dress and tried to see it reflected before she wore it.

"Ra! Are you done yet? Lathan's driver's here!" fandy shouted to tell Zara.

"Yes, I'll be right down!" Zara responded by yelling as well and then continued to give it again.

After a while.

"Zara! Are you still long?! How much longer will it take?! Do I have to wait until the party is over?!". Fandy continued to yell in annoyance calling out to Zara who took a long time to prepare.

"Areally how old are you? Why are you so fussy and impatient? Like grandparents only!". The finished Zara prepared to respond to Fandy while walking down the stairs in a sneering tone.

"I don't think you're done yet... Woows... Whatisthis? I haven't seen you look so pretty in a long time". For a moment Fandy was glued to see Zara's extremely beautiful and graceful appearance. She praised him even though he was accompanied by a mocking tone.

"Damn it! So you're saying I wasn't pretty all this time, was I?" zara said with an annoyed attitude.

"It wasn't me who said it, but there was a bit of an intention to say it before" Fandy teased Zara further pursing her lips.

"It sucks!"

"It has. Let's leave. Your prince must have been waiting" Fandy said as he approached Zara for her to hold him.

Zara welcomes Fandy's offer by wrapping her hand around Fandy's elbow.

"Yes, let's go". They went straight to Radit's house.

"Where else are you going? Didn't you just arrive?". Fandy's father asked after seeing his son and nephew about to leave again.

"We're going to a party hosted by the family of our friend, Pah. It won't be long. We'll be back as soon as the party's over

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At Radit's. The party went very well. Guests seem to enjoy the party, ranging from food, drinks and they also take advantage of this opportunity to find new colleagues for their company.

"Lathan, why do you always look towards the entrance? Are you waiting for someone?", asked Cheva who kept paying attention to Lathan's attitude.

"There's nothing, Auntie", Lathan answered briefly and returned to talk with her long-time brother.

Not long after Zara came with Fandy next to him. They looked around looking for Lathan's whereabouts.

"I don't know either. He seems to be busy with the guests". Zara responded while coming looking for Lathan.

"Have you arrived?" asked Lathan who walked out from behind the crowd.

"Lathan is like a prince who welcomes the coming of a princess only", whispered Fandy to Zara.

"Of course he's a prince. But the prince is mine".

"Sad... So arrogant!". Fandy screeched in annoyance as Zara responded to his remark.

"Why are you guys so long?", asked Lathan who was now standing before Zara.

"Waiting for the fairy godmother to dress up this beautiful cinderella" said Fandy teasing Zara while glancing at her a little.

"Shut up! There's no way that I'm coming without giving it, right? You took a long shower too". Lathan just smiled at Zara and Fandy.

"Yes already. What matters is that you two are here. Come onl. I'll introduce you to my brothers". Lathan extended a hand to Zara as she invited her to meet the rest of Kusuma's family.

For a moment Zara looked at Lathan's hand, then she looked at the lover's face who was smiling gently at her.

"But …"

"No papa. Come on!". Lathan grabs Zara's hand which looks hesitant to accept her invitation.

"You guys are going. I will enjoy the dishes provided" said Fandy, who did not want to disturb Lathan and Zara.

"alright. I'll come back later" Lathan said as she left in Zara's hand.

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From a distance Cheva and the others noticed Lathan walking closer to Zara.

"Dit, is that Lathan's boyfriend?", Cheva asked Radit as he continued to stare at Lathan.

"Yes, that's Lathan's boyfriend". Radit responded with a calm attitude.

"Did he introduce you?". Cheva is increasingly curious about Cheva and Zara's relationship.

Radit shook his head slowly.

"No. I saw him when he was in the hospital. He tried to save Lathan who was kidnapped at the time. They were both taken hostage and he had to be hospitalized for several days after being released". Radit explained in a calm manner.

"What?! Lathan kidnapped?! How could?! Did you catch the culprit?! Who would dare to do that to my nephew?!". Cheve was visibly irritated with frowns and eyes filled with rage when he heard Lathan being kidnapped.

"Relax, Brother. It's already passed. The culprit has also got their reward. Brother doesn't have to worry about that. I'll never let anyone hurt my family". Radit spoke with a cold demeanor and a thin smile sneered.

"It's good if you act like that. Don't let the dark things that happened to Lathan's parents repeat themselves". Cheva spoke with a cold attitude

"Yes, of course".

Soon Lathan and Zara approach them.

"I want to officially introduce my girlfriend to all of you" Lathan told the rest of her family.

Everyone stared in disbelief at Zara.

"Are you guys really dating? Why are you going out with him?". Kenzo responded with his cold demeanor.

"What does that mean? What do you think I am?", Lathan said in an annoyed manner.

"Don't listen to him. This brother of mine is handsome but annoying. His twin brother was always upset with him", Lathan told Zara about Kenzo.

"Why was my name brought up? It should be both of you're business" Kenzie said in response to Lathan and Kenzo's conversation.

Zara just smiled sweetly at Lathan's conversation and heralded Kenzo and Kenzie.

It turns out they are not like the rumors that are circulating. They are a warm and loving family