Pura-Pura Jodoh
Levin's Offer

An upset look was drawn on Frans' face when he found Levin already standing on the lip of the door. Just now he was about to move to meet the man, demanding about the intention of the man's arrival to his house. But, seeing the anxiety stain that appeared on Levin's current countenance, making him give in, he understood and finally let Levin enter Lula's room.

"Good morning, Om! Waw, just ate huh? It just so happens that I haven't eaten either" Levin said with a seductive intonation, the man stepped closer to the bed. He wanted to know Lula's current health condition. Honestly since yesterday, he always remembered the incident where he left Lula on the sidewalk, and hearing Lula was sick, he became self-blame.

Lula who was sitting on the bed followed Levin's body movements. The man was still wearing his school uniform. The thing that made Lula, was astonished because as she remembered Levin had never done that before this day arrived. He's an exemplary man, besides being smart he's also handsome. Otherwise handsome Lula would not have fallen in love with him.

“Eat a lot of Lula, make it healthy quickly. Later when you are healed I pick you up, we go together to school!”

Levin's not the usual Levin. He was a little friendly, giving a greeting that actually made Lula wonder. Lula glanced at Frans who was still sitting on the edge of the bed.

“Daddy to top first, yes! There's work Daddy has to finish.” Frans understands Lula and Levin are uncomfortable with her existence. He knows that Lula is falling for Levin and he's trying to give them time to talk. Perhaps, this way the two of them could be even more familiar.

“Levin! Make sure this porridge is eaten well by Lula!”

Levin nodded. The two men are now like no enemies, in contrast to the meeting of Frans and Levin in front of the gate.

“Do not worry, Om!” levin said, as Frans' footsteps walked out of the room.

Untuk menghindari hal buruk yang bisa saja dilakukan Levin, Frans sengaja membuka pintu kamar Lula lebar-lebar. Selain itu dia juga bisa memantau kondisi Lula saat ini. Lupakan alasan ingin menyelesaikan pekerjaan, itu hanyalah alibi, demi menghindari cecaran pertanyaan dari Lula.

"Maybe I can ask Levin for help to make Lula happy" he muttered as he landed his bo'kong on the sofa.

Frans contacted Ibnu instead, asking the man to vacate his schedule next week. There are important things to take care of. If Rainer doesn't tell him, and Lula won't tell him. He'll ask Priscilla directly. He wants to know everything.

In the room, Levin stepped beside the bed, his hand pulling the curtain cloth still tightly closed. He deliberately opened the window of the room, letting the air change with fresh air.

“How's aunt Cecil? The operation? is everything smooth?” lula asked, seeing that Levin was already back sitting next to her.

Levin frowned in wonder, Lula could ask about the condition of Aunt Priscilla when she herself needed attention. Though Lula knows, as bad as what Aunt Priscilla's plans to him.

“Already. All went well, her uterus was successfully removed. And now, just recovery.”

Lula put the bowl of porridge that Frans had handed to her. He returned the gaze of Levin who was looking at him fixedly. “As a woman, I really understand how sad Aunt Priscilla is right now. Say my apologies to him. Because I can't petrify Aunt Priscilla. Tell him to come back soon. Explain honestly to Daddy, what really happened. It will not end well if their relationship starts with a lie. Tell him to be honest, Daddy must understand, there may also be compensation for planning a remarriage.”

“Yourself, how?”

“I told you, it wouldn't be good to start with a lie, Levin! I lied to my extended family, pretending to love her in order to take your place!" Lula said a little emotionally.

"If Aunt Cecil really snatches what you have right now? What are you gonna do?"

Lula bowed deeply, she had yet to find an answer to that. Even though in his mind he wanted to give up everything. But at this moment, one question suddenly appeared, could he be completely sincere?

"Lula, what do you think marriage means?"

Lula looked up, again threw a gaze at Levin, then smiled faintly, which Levin barely realized. There was no way she would give the same answer as the sentence a few months ago when Frans asked her. Now he knows enough, what is important in a marriage relationship.

"The main basis of marriage is love. Two people who love each other, make a commitment, promise God to take care of each other. Daddy and I don't have that. Our days are turned on like a father and son relationship. One tried to protect, one felt comfortable while being next to him."

Levin didn't think Lula would answer with that sentence. Though he also prepares the next question if Lula answers with a sentence, together, spend time until death separates.

"Is it easy for me, ask yourself! You even rejected me that day?" Lula chuckles to make Levin even more sliced because Lula's laughter is not as usual. She remembers the details of the incident that afternoon, when she rejected Lula in front of her classmates. "It's not easy, Levin. Do you know why you married the first man? That's because Daddy cut ties. Daddy's upset because he knew your date had hurt me! I know Daddy still loves him. Daddy is heartbroken, he thinks Aunt Priscilla will beg him to come back. Aunt Priscilla is married to another man. Six years every time I meet daddy. I looked at the undead, expressionless. You know, I was the first person to feel the happiest when I heard the two of them were getting married. Unfortunately, it has to go back. And I think Daddy's offer of the day was profitable for me! Only six months, if everything goes well."

Levin took a deep breath, now his decision was more and more unanimous to be on whose side. "You're not tired, lying to yourself like this?" Levin again threw the question.

"liying?"

"If you want, you can ask your grandfather for money. If they know what you're doing it's not for yourself, not just five million, even they can give you more. From today ask your heart again, every morning, every time, look for the real answer, for what the hell are you doing all this? Is it really just because of money, or have you changed your feelings for Frans? Not anymore as a father!"

"View ...."

"Hey Lula, if you really don't love her. Once you're done, after you graduate, come with me! You can start your new life. STOP thinking about the happiness of others! From now on care about your own happiness!"

Lula doesn't talk anymore. So far, he has not planned on what he will do after graduating high school. She recently heard Frans say that the man would not return to Priscilla. But Lula also has a reason, it's because Frans does not know the condition of Aunt Priscilla at this time. If he finds out, maybe the guy will change his decision.

"So you're against your decision?"

"I will support what I think is right."

"You didn't force me to get pregnant with daddy?" Ask Lula again.

"That's your right! I've already said if it's your absolute decision, Lula!"

"You'll be in trouble, Vin!" Lula recalled clearly, the threat given to Levin if he did not want to do as they ordered.

"I'd rather be in trouble than put you in a complicated relationship. For now, live what you think is right. They are too selfish, attach great importance to Aunt Priscilla's happiness. Without caring about you. So stop thinking about their happiness!"

"But Aunt Priscilla can't have children."

"If they love each other, children are not the top priority! They are many years old, but the mind remains much shallower than it should be."

“For a moment the matter of aunt Priscilla, focus on your current recovery.” Levin tries to advise Lula, she doesn't want to make Lula think about her selfish tant. He knew his aunt was wrong, did not speak the truth and got Lula involved from the matter.

“Cure first, later if it is healed I promise you can watch the movie.” Levin said firmly.

Lula shook her head, rejecting Levin's offer. “I'm afraid later when we're busy watching, hit by your boyfriend. Can be wretched, called small so actors. But not!”

Levin didn't respond, he's got water on the table. Give it to Lula. Their chatter changed the topic, gradually began to melt, to cause laughter from the lips of both.

Frans, who intended to enter Lula's room, had to stop his steps at the door lip. He actually enjoyed the face of Lula who was laughing loosely with Levin.

"I'm getting convinced to pull Levin into Lula's life!" Frans looked at Levin fixedly, he could see the way Levin looked at Lula, the seeds of love began to bud in the spotlight of his eyes. He could see that, from Levin's gentle treatment.

But unfortunately, Frans himself could not realize what he was currently feeling. Between willing and unwilling, ready not to be ready if one day Lula really leaves him.