The Price of Sainthood
Engagement (Ending)

Although more silent, but Alisha is also just as panicked as her parents. The small quarrel that had occurred between Narendra and Helena made the atmosphere even more heated. Luckily, the two men could easily be he and his mother leperi.

They sit back and calm down. Alisha decided to get close to her papa. Sometimes he rubbed the man's shoulder to calm down. Unexpectedly, Narendra uttered a sentence that made him shudder.

"Alisha," called her papa with a meaningful look.

"Yes?" Alisha's hair felt standing up. He looked at his parents with a horrified look.

"This time Papa begs very much. Replace Lara getting engaged to Dante, honey."

"W-what?" Alisha's voice choked. He could hardly believe the words were coming from his lips.

"Really, Alisha. Only you can save us all" Helena said.

Alisha changed her sitting position. The girl then shook her head vigorously as a form of rejection. "No. Alisha can't.

Helena's expression looked disappointed. He looked at Alisha with teary eyes. "Why can't you, Alisha. What's your reason?"

"Previously sorry if Alisha is the son of your dissidents. Alisha has a good reason, Pa, Mom, Ma." Alisha looked at her three parents alternately as she called out their names. "For Alisha, this engagement is only one step towards marriage. It's as sacred as marriage. So how could this asymmetrical thing have to be made toys? Exchange positions? Here's Lara and Dante getting engaged, Pa. Not Alisha. Lara's position cannot be replaced, even though Alisha is her sister! Never equate the engagement with clothing fittings or dress rehearsal that Alisha can do as yesterday-yesterday. That's clearly different. Again sorry. Alisha really can't."

Helena gave a desperate sigh. The woman finally returned to tears. "Think about it again, Alisha. It's for the sake of our family with the Dante family. Please save our good names."

***

After the debate, Alisha was finally willing to be invited to cooperate. The girl is now waiting for confirmation from her father who is discussing this matter with the Dante family. However, the besan family must know if their daughter runs away on the engagement day. About any indication of kidnapping, Narendra's men continued to search for Lara's whereabouts until the girl was found.

"How, Honey?" Helena immediately greeted Narendra with questions as the man appeared.

Alisha secretly glanced at the papa. From the facial expressions shown, it seems that the results of their conversation did not match expectations.

"Robby said he was very disappointed" the man replied with his expression.

Helena sounded softly. The woman again showed her face. "Is Dante the same?" ask again.

"Yes." Yeah." Narendra nodded in confirming.

It was not only Helena who felt increasingly depressed. Alisha even bowed deeply with teary eyes.

"But I have good news" continued Narendra who made the three women like getting a fresh breeze.

"What's that?" urged Helena.

"They agreed to our plan to save the face from shame."

"That means?" cut off Helena with meaningfully widened eyes, which instantly got a nod from Narendra.

Helena wanted to smile and cry at the same time. He rushed to Alisha and cupped both sides of her stepdaughter's cheeks.

"Alisha, you haven't changed your mind, have you, dear? You're sincerely helping us, aren't you?"

Alisha clenched her lips in tears. However, even so he still tried to smile and nodded confidently.

"Thank God. Mama is deeply indebted to you, dear," Helena said in a trembling tone.

There is no time to continue the drama. They must rush to run the second option that happens outside of the plan. The dress that had been prepared for the engagement had even disappeared somewhere. Not to mention Alisha who is still innocent without makeup.

Helena quickly mobilizes someone to find a beautiful dress for Alisha while the girl goes through a series of makeup. Dante's extended family also began to prepare everything. Everyone carries out their roles. Everyone seemed busy that day.

"Miss, can you pull the corner of the lip to the right?" pinta the MUA shortly after finishing makeup Alisha.

"Huh?" Alisha frowned not understanding.

"Smile." The beautiful woman showed her smile while raising her eyebrows. "Like this," he said in a joking tone.

"Owh, what does that mean?"

"Yes. You're so pretty. But dear less beaming because your smile has not risen since. You should know, that woman's smile will strengthen her aura."

Alisha is just stunned. If only this was her engagement day, she would not stop smiling happily. But this time it was different. She was just a surrogate woman from her sister.

"Look at you, honey. You're so pretty." The MUA hints for Alisha to look at herself from the mirror reflection.

Alisha sneered in disbelief. Could it be him? Throughout the course of makeup, her mind wandered out of nowhere. He didn't even notice his face. And the word MUA was true. There was no smile on her pretty face.

"Alisha, are you ready?" Helena who had just come, asked to make sure. He held her stepdaughter's shoulder from behind, then smiled in amazement at Alisha's reflection from the mirror. "You're so pretty, Alisha. You're really very pretty."

Speechless, Alisha could only force her smile. His gaze then turned to the reflection of Wanda's newly emerged figure and stood on her left side.

"Honey, focus on today's event. Imagine if you really were the one getting engaged today. You are the star. You are the most shining among all. All eyes will be on you. You'll be the center of attention. So act like a goddess. You're so pretty, honey. You're really pretty." Even Wanda's voice shook and her eyes glazed over. The woman hugged her daughter full of love.

Alisha almost shed tears. It's a situation he doesn't like. Off the calculation. It was far away, he never even imagined.

Why is it like this? For whatever sake, he wants to beat up Lara if the girl is found. He wanted to vent his anger on the girl. After everything that happened, Lara could have made a tantrum again and troubled everyone. It makes his parents sad.

Alright. For a while forget about the issue of impingement. The most important thing is now. He had to focus on the proposal even though his head was getting dizzy every time he imagined how Dante would react when he first saw his face.

Alisha could only pray that Dante would be able to temper her anger for a moment. Only until the application is over and after that can the young man punish himself as he pleases. No problem though he must be humbled again by Dante, as long as his parents do not get embarrassed because of Lara's actions.

Alisha sat in a chair in the waiting room. The voice of the host had already been heard, a sign of the event had already begun. The more time he walked, the more his heart beat. His hands are wet. Cold sweat. Even the talk of two friends on the left and right sides he could not hear. Alisha's mind wandered out of nowhere.

While it's out there, the event has already started safely under control. A series of early events have been passed, including a welcome event from two families. The sound of even boisterous laughter was heard when the game show started. That is when Dante was asked to guess the figure behind the cloth.

Seemed shocked on Dante's face when he found that the figure behind the cloth was not his girlfriend, but an old woman who was laughing displaying her teeth that lived two.

Brightly all laughed, including Dante who at that time felt fooled by the game. Of course it slightly reduces the nervousness that he tries to hide behind his charmed face.

Meanwhile in the other room on the side of the ballroom, Alisha was still frozen with her tension. He stuttered as someone instructed him to stand up.

"Mbak Alisha, get ready. Mom's gonna walk outside in a minute."

"Huh?" Alisha is dumb.

"Now your name will be called" said the friend who holds his arm on the right side.

"The road is relaxed, ma'am. Slow down and graceful. Don't forget to always smile. Remember, all eyes are on you." The woman reminded.

The time has finally come. Alisha felt like her body was floating as two of her friends started to take her walking. Romantic music is deliberately played to accompany his steps towards a very deep abyss. His body was so light that Alisha felt like she was easily swayed. Maybe he's gone if there aren't two girls flanking him on the left-right side.

He could feel his face turning pale when he saw so many people in the enormous sized room. So dizzy, Alisha could not even recognize them one by one.

However, when two of his friends drove him to the main area, only then did he appear to be one of the most shining figures among the others. A tall body figure that stood firmly. The figure wrapped in a batik shirt who was looking at him with a gaze .. amazed? That figure who did not take his eyes off even though he had lowered his head shyly.

"How about Mas Dante, is she your adored girl?" ask the host who immediately interrupted the noise around. Instantaneous silence. Before then Dante's voice sounded clear and full of confidence.

"Yes. He's my heart."

Alisha gulps. If this were real, she might be the happiest girl in the world.

"Well, then, show me the action that confirms that Mas Dante wants him. Convince him with the earnestness of Mas Dante."

With all due respect, Dante smiled and nodded. He looked at Alisha and said the girl's name gently.

"Alisha."

Alisha turned to Dante and looked back at the young man. However, it was seen once if he still did not fully master the situation. It's hard to believe that Dante actually mentioned his name. He even forgot how to smile even though everyone had reminded him many times. Tensional. That's all it looks like from his face.

"Alisha," repeated Dante. "In this day .... On this wonderful occasion .... By being witnessed by the whole world and with full awareness .. let me be a part of your life .. live life together in joy and sorrow.

Let me make you the queen of my heart as well as this soul mate.

Will you accept me for who I am?

Keeping each other up without any time limits?"

Silent. Although Dante had spoken with feelings and passion from his deepest heart, Alisha simply shook her head while looking at him in disbelief. Until, the voice of the host was able to attract the attention of the girl.

Can you explain why you are silent? Is it because Mas Dante's declaration of love is still inconclusive?"

Alisha just smiled awkwardly. Really, that's not what he thinks. He even almost shed tears because it was so convincing Dante's love statement just now. To the point that it scared him. Fear brings feelings and finally hopes to come true.

Alisha throws a glance at her parents. Narendra, Wanda, and Helena alternately. The three of them both smiled very sweetly like they were giving him a support. Unfortunately, he cannot. This soul burden was too heavy for him.

Alisha felt unable to if this was just pretending. It's too sweet for a pretense. Until finally ... he dropped his gaze to Narendra then shook his head full of regret. A soft word finally sounded before he turned around.

"Sorry."

However, Alisha had not had time to go far, a sturdy fingers managed to block her wrist and then a melodious sound that flowed and interrupted her movement.

Listen to, man,

my pujaan woman

I'll tell you tonight

Sacred desire for you, my goddess

Listen to this seriousness

I want to impeach you

'The first and last

Dante stopped his gun. Another titled "Holy Promise" of Yovie and the Nuno became his choice. He looked at her with the face of Alisha who still felt disbelief. Those beautiful sparkling eyes were like diving into the earnestness of his heart. Deep, deeper, until the water ripples there.

This time Dante won't let Alisha loose again. It really shows his determination. How that feeling has been around for a long time. It won't disappear. Never receding. And there will always be until anytime.

Everyone who was there got late in the atmosphere. They get carried away with feelings. They all waited for Alisha to give her an answer.

Suddenly from that direction someone called out a name.

"Alisha!"

The echo of the voice inevitably attracts the attention of the owner of the name. Alisha turned towards the door and suddenly turned to look at what her sense of sight caught.

Lara? Is that really Lara?

Yep. Alisha didn't look wrong. Lara appeared with a smile as bright as the sun. He didn't come alone. David was accompanying. The two joined hands very affectionately.

What the fuck?

Alisha realized something. The view of all the invited guests who impressed there was no strangeness. The name written on the decoration of the betrothed.

Isn't that his name and Dante?

And look at the modern kebaya she wears. Looks like it's in line with the batik Dante wears. Why does he feel that all this has an element of intentional? Why is everything that should need careful preparation so easy to get? It wouldn't have happened if it wasn't for being prepared.

Alisha turned her eyes away, researching the reactions of her parents. Why do they all seem so ordinary to see Lara's appearance? Wasn't that girl who caused trouble by suddenly disappearing on her show?

Lara's smile?

Yep. Lara's smile was especially obvious if the girl supported Dante's efforts to express feelings of love towards her. Really what was he thinking?

While being busy digesting everything that happened, suddenly Dante again hummed as if demanding an answer from him. Even while bending his knees while holding his fingers gently, accompanied by music, and followed by all the invited guests who came.

Don't you refuse and make me broken

I'm not gonna repeat 'to ask

This one belief in my heart

I am the best for you

Alisha was speechless other than shedding tears. He is like a fool who knows nothing. In fact, it turns out that his entire family has designed this without his knowledge.

And Dante. Was that attitude last night part of the plan? I don't know. It was obvious that he only wanted to vent his frustration at the young man. Of course not now. But later. After the show is over.

And after a series of plays have been passed, it was time for Alisha to give her answer. With tears, the girl said.

"With the permission of Allah .. I accept your proposal.

I am willing to be a part of your life,

Live life with you, in joy and sorrow.

I will gladly make you king of my heart,

Made you this soul mate.

God willing, I will accept you as you are,

Keep each other without any time limits."

The applause finally rang out. Everyone was cheering happily, not least Dante who had let go embraced Alisha subconsciously.

"Thank you, Alisha. Thank you very much" he whispered with happiness.

***

"Why do you want to marry me? Can I know why?" alisha asked when she and Dante were walking alone in the hotel garden area. Without fading her smile, the girl stared fixedly at her future husband.

"Simple it," replied Dante. "Because I love."

"really?" ask Alisha doubt. The girl laughed lightly before continuing her words. "Don't you say I'm a night butterfly? I'm not holy?"

Dante gave a long sigh full of regret. "Sorry for that. I admit I misjudged you."

Alisha simply smiled without responding with words.

"Originally you know Alisha, this feeling keeps growing even though my mind is saying bad things about you. Because what? Because I'm sure my soul mate is you."

"And you know Dante?" alisha's reply won't lose. "For me, that sanctity cannot be exchanged for luxury like anything. Sainthood is priceless. And I'll present it only to the man who holds the status of my husband."

Dante looked at the woman closely, then revealed a meaningful smile.

"Oh yeah? How can I be sure that you are still holy? Can I test it now?" with a naughty smile.

It was just light that Alisha was glaring. Although he himself knows that Dante is only tempting, but it cannot be denied if he feels horrified too.

So in order to neutralize his feelings and heartbeat, he also brought his lips closer to Dante's ear and whispered to the young man.

"Basic of land crocodiles."

Dante's eyes that had been foggy was immediately bought. A mischievous smile then fell on his lips. However, before he could hold Alisha's body, the girl had already darted away.

"A terrestrial crocodile .... Wekk!" the girl's lips on Dante. Then then lift the tip of his danger subordinates to be able to run fast. Because the land crocodile is now chasing to pounce on him.

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TAMA~~~

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