The Price of Sainthood
Lara's Request

Alisha and Narendra arrive home when Lara comes out of the room. Lara herself has been back since. He was deliberately waiting for his father because there was something he wanted to talk about. So when he saw Narendra's car arriving, he immediately went down to greet him.

Seeing familiarity and cheerful faces both make Lara wonder, what makes them happy?

"Where have you been? How long?"

"From Dante's house, honey. Mama's asking him to bring her a cake."

"Dante's house? How come you didn't take Lara?" Lara. Immediately the uncomfortable feeling rippled.

"And Papa asked, but you said you couldn't and instead asked Alisha to replace him. Yes, we finally left. Than Mama is upset because his trust is not carried out," explained Narendra.

"Yes but why so long, Pa! What are you doing there?" Lara started to get angry. He looked at Narendra and Alisha alternately with expressions that were difficult to explain. The girl felt her position was no longer safe. If Alisha can linger in Dante's house, it means her family accepts the girl with open arms. He can also be sure if Alisha meets Dante. That's certain. And the questions that swirled in his brain, they did what!

"Ih, it's just like that anyway. Papa and Om Robby are definitely talking about men. If Alisha clearly meets Aunt Niken. Eating while chatting. They are quickly familiar. There's Dante too, again. Yes, dear." Narendra smiled at Alisha as she explained what the girl was doing. His voice sounds cheerful. If Narendra had understood the fearful expression on Alisha's face, he might never have told her that. Alisha was obviously scared. A pair of Lara's irises were staring at her sharply full of threat.

Lara tightened the branch and clenched her hands. Eating out? Chatting fun? He's never even that familiar. All this time Niken was just a smile when he met her. Cipika-cipiki and praise, but it is only as a mere formality. Not because of his heart. He can judge that. While Alisha? Just met once but it's already captured Niken's entire attention. Lara was really hurt.

This event really strengthened his desire. He waited for Narendra to speak seriously about his engagement to Dante. He wants to speed up soon. Indeed, just a moment ago he was still a bit doubtful. However, different from now. After what Alisha did to him.

Indeed, Alisha had promised never to approach Dante again. But whose heart does he know? It could have been his half-sister seizing him secretly.

However, he does not want Alisha to be happier than him. Superior than himself. In any case. He was already quite sick with forced papa variety with Alisha. Sharing a house, even the affection of his mother also shared with Alisha. She wanted Alisha to feel what she was feeling.

No need to get dirty to hurt him. He just needs to hurt elegantly, which is to seize Dante in a subtle way. Maybe, so far Alisha can act fine. However, he was certain that the girl would not be strong in the end. For to truly let go of the most precious thing will make his heart break. Very sad and there will be no cure.

Lara smirked faintly looking at Alisha's pale face. Alisha, Alisha. Now you can feel victorious from me. No pa-pa, enjoy it first. Because soon you will feel the real pain.

"Mr ...." Lara called out softly to Narendra and then embraced her left arm. He looked at his father with a hopeful face. "There's something Lara wants to talk about. It's very important."

"Talk, my dear. Papa will listen."

"It's not just an ordinary conversation, Papa. This is a request to be granted."

"Well, it looks like it's a serious problem, yeah. Does this include coercion?" Narendra laughed heartily. Now he watches his daughter squinting.

"I don't mind Papa drawing such a conclusion. There's no harm in granting her what her son asks for, is there? Counting as a sign of Papa's affection. I'm Papa's son too."

I don't know why Alisha feels something is wrong with Lara. His expression, his sharp glances despite his lips that revealed a smile on Narendra. There is a tone of insinuation when talking. It was obvious that the girl was jealous of him. Alisha decides to rush away thinking Lara doesn't want to hear their conversation.

"Pa, Alisha go in the room first, yeah."

"OK, Honey. Take a shower first. Don't go to sleep." Narendra.

"No. Alisha's taking a shower, really."

As Alisha expected, Lara was only willing to talk after she was not around. The girl brought her father to sit back on a sofa.

"Hey, what's the rush, honey? Why is it so impatient, heum? Aren't you really getting engaged soon? We are in the process of preparation. There are many things that need to be taken care of, and it cannot be completed in the blink of an eye. Didn't you want a festive engagement and want to invite a lot of people? For that we have to book a hotel, take care of this and so on. Even the dress you were going to wear that day wasn't finished. What's going on, honey? Did something happen? Here's the story all the same Papa, let's find a way out of it together."

"Just Lara wants Lara and Dante's relationship to be inaugurated so!"

"Yes, Papa knows. But this sounds urgent. It's still the second date. While the event we planned that time is still less than ten days away. Papa's men and Robby's oms have already booked a hotel for that date, honey. Cannot be changed carelessly."

"Papa has money. Just another hotel reservation! No need for fancy. If it needs to be done at home also not pa-pa. Don't invite as many people as the original plan! Lara just wants to tie Dante with an official relationship, pa ...!"

Narendra frowned. The more Lara whined, the more astonished she was. Instead of following his son's wishes, he threw a question with a suspicious tone.

"Honey .. honest with Papa. Have you guys been in a relationship and you're two now?"

Lara sontak. How could his father think of such a thing. Boro-boro pregnant. Touched it never.

"Ihhh, that's not Pa! Although often the same way guys, Lara's gini-gini is still sacred!" Lara snorted in annoyance as she was singing her lips. While Narendra actually laughed amusedly mixed with relief at the behavior of his daughter.

"Keep why?" ask Narendra later. He also needs to make sure.

Lara was silent for a moment before explaining. The girl looked down, like she was putting together the right words. Meanwhile Narendra chose to keep silent. Nonurgent. Giving her daughter time to talk quietly, Lara raised her gaze and started talking.

"Mara ... Lara just wants everything to happen as planned, Pa. Lara doesn't want this engagement to be broken. According to Lara, the sooner implemented will be better as well as the result."

"But there is no need to rush, son," said Narendra.

"Not in a hurry, Pa. Just accelerated!" sahut Lara's.

For a moment, both of them were silent. Look at each other.

"Why? Is there something you're worried about?"

Lara bowed in. Not answering his papa's question.

"Dante's not going anywhere, honey. Dante is getting married to you. Patience a little, yeah. Everything's gonna be okay. Wait until the time comes, and by then all the preparations are definitely ripe. Papa knows you. You always wanted your show to run perfectly."

"Dante's not going anywhere it doesn't guarantee he won't change his mind, Pa! What if Dante's nyamperin chick comes to his house! Woo Dante! Persuading Dante to cancel our engagement!" Lara paused her words while taking a breath. Because carried by emotions he raised the tone of speech. Now he docked to Narendra, and spoke softly with a groaning highlight. "Ma ... Lara doesn't want to lose Dante, Pa. As long as Papa knows, most people who stab from behind, it's the person closest to us."

Narendra's eyes. "What do you mean, Lara! Are you talking about Alisha?" The light of his mind was immediately drawn by that name. Who else does Lara mean by the closest person if not Alisha? Moreover, the girl had just a few moments ago visited her prospective iron house. But it happened of his will. Even Lara herself asked Alisha to take her place.

"I'm not accusing him, Pa! I'm just in case!"

"Where might Alisha do that, Lara. She's your sister!"

"Maybe Alisha will not intend to take Dante from Lara, but what if Dante himself is tempted? Not closing the possibilities, is it?" concluded Lara with a question that does not need an answer. Without another word, he walked away with an annoyed face.

Maybe Lara's upset that she hasn't gotten her papa's approval. But the girl did not know if there was a pair of ears that had been quietly listening to the conversation. It was Alisha, who was now standing next to a large urn with her hands squeezing her chest and eyes dewy.