My Beloved Bodyguard's
T A M A T

“Smart once this child.” Rarendra looked at the movement of his daughter who was running away. “Be careful with running, son. Falls later!” Awareness accompanies Lana's small steps. Before long, the little girl disappeared behind the door, leaving the bride-to-be couple in awkwardness.

Silent shrouded, Rarendra's two burly hands tightened the hold on Shanuella who was already sitting on the lip of the bed and turned her back. His feeling was a little relieved when he found his future wife did not fight back. He dropped his chin on the shoulder of a beloved woman and kissed her affectionately.

“Thank you for the chance. I swear ... There's nothing between us. If I had known Kathy would have messed up this far, I would have done it a long time ago. To me, he never existed. Our relationship is only a deal. There is no taste in it. I paid it as agreed.”

“But, he likes you, Koko. I-i know him. Spotlight Kath's eyes can't lie.”

Rarendra gulps. “The problem is his feelings, I'm not responsible. It belongs. There's no connection with me. The most important thing for me right now is you and your feelings.”

Shanuella.

“Please promise me, Shan. Don't go away every time there's a problem. I feel like a useless man when you choose Bayu to be a place to dock and spill all the complaints. I'm jealous ...”

Swallowing his saliva, Shanuella was suddenly struck with guilt.

“This time I'm sorry. But, if next time .. must not happen. I want .. I am your only focus in joy and sorrow, weeping and laughter, smiles and tears. Promise me, Shan. I'll pay it all with my loyalty.”

Digesting all the pint, Shanuella nodded slowly. The statement agreed it was met with a tattered kiss that was anchored on both cheeks. The man who was hugging tightly from behind his back did not waste a chance.

When the heart tries sincerely, footsteps feel light. All problems must have a solution, especially when it comes to feelings that are often easily hurt. Trust and openness are the key in a relationship, the main conditions for achieving happiness.

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The expected day finally arrived. The event at one of the five-star hotels that only invited relatives and close friends was perfect. After noon to make a sacred promise in a chapel, Rarendra and Shanuella held a reception to celebrate the important day they were confirmed as husband and wife.

The ballroom was filled with invited guests. Decoration with rosegold theme with beautiful flower beds pamper the eyes. The couple looks happy. The smiles of the two are linked, looking charming in a dress and bridal suit. Lana who that night looked perfectly beautiful also looks adorable accompanied by Mbok Sari and Bayu.

The music accompanies the reception that carries the concept of buffet. Various dishes from different parts of the world spoil the tongue of the guests. Perfect, like everyone's prayer for the bride and groom who continue to throw a happy smile.

Among the guests, a girl in a pink dress looked striking. Not because of her beauty that captivated the eyes of men, her existence wara-wiri put on a disappointed look.

“Already, Edel. It's been. Don't make Papa shy.” Harry calms Edelweis. He did not want to until the only daughter of his puppet who is usually called Edel was making trouble.

The old man was forced to drag Edelweis because he was worried about the young girl's plans to a nightclub that could end up getting drunk.

“How already? I should have been rocking with my friends at the club, not locked up here with people showing off beauty and good looks and imagery.” Edelweiss gushed while sipping the orange juice in his hand. “What other drink is this? Just sweet, no challenge at all.”

“Do not mess. Just enjoy the party. The married one is Papa's business friend. So, we can be sure the people inside here are important people with a brilliant future.”

“Papa insinuating me?”

The frustration has not gone away, Harry provoked the princess' emotions.

“Edel, that's not what Papa.” means Day tidying up his silk batik. Never won every debate with Edelweis. “There are a lot of great people here. Take a look around, who knows if something interests you.”

“See first, Edel. I know something suits your taste. You are no longer a child. It is appropriate ...”

“I don't need to see. Just smelling the scent, I know the people in here are boring, Pa. Yes ...” Edelweiss played his left hand, moving it slowly. “Boring like your life, Pa. I want to live free, not locked up in a golden cage. For what a lot of money, but hard to breathe.”

Harry shook. Edelweiss had asked him to argue.

“Life has rules, Edel.”

“That rule is to be breached until bablas. It's been a little stiff in your life, Pa. It is only fitting that until this old age there are no women who feel at home aging together.” Edelweis.

“Edel!” Harry growled as his life was being shunned by his own daughter. They are never in line with decisions and choices.

“Already. I'm going home. Why linger here. Not fun at all. Pamit, Pa.” Edelweiss lifted his dress and prepared to take off the high heels that wrapped his two legs. However, that intention had to be delayed when the host's call over the loudspeaker attracted his interest.

“Toss flowers?” The soul of the fighter Edelweis roared. Walking to the middle, he took a sip in the crowd of young people who were ready to fight over the bride's hand flowers. “I have to get it,” said the girl, burning.

Edelweiss has put up a row, ready to welcome the bouquet of flowers that the bride will throw when her arms are nudged from behind. The girl in the pink dress clearly did not accept it. Turning around, her beautiful face looked ready for battle.

"What else is this? Why push?"

"Sorry." Bayu looked calm facing the lion cub who was ready to roar. "The one behind pushed me."

Edelweis did not accept. Observing the appearance of an adult man who was standing gallantly in a soot-black suit.

"People want to grab a bouquet of bridal flowers, why are there rough batteries here?" Edelweis. "Sorry, Om. It's the youth, singles, virgins, virgins. Please very much, Om must remember the age. How many times do you want to marry?" Edelweis throws a spicy speech, while shaking hands expel foreign men who harass his feelings.

"Can't you?" Bayu responded with a stifled smile on his face. This beautiful girl resembled Shanuella five years ago.

"No, Om. This is specifically for young people. Om it's worth it there." Edelweis pointed to a group of middle-aged fathers with similar patterns who were chatting while enjoying a party.

"I'm still single." Bayu defended himself.

Edelweis. "Only?"

Along with that came a boisterous voice commanded by the party guide. Without even trying, a bouquet of white roses landed on Bayu's chest smoothly. Suddenly, fishing annoyed Edelweis who targeted the series of puspa since earlier.

"HUH! That's mine, Om." Edelweis pointed to a collection of roses tied in ribbons and decorated with lacy cloth in Bayu's hands.

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