The Price of Sainthood
Intentional carelessness

"Remember Alisha. Never tease Dante or you'll know the consequences." Under such circumstances Lara still had time to threaten Alisha. He pulled Alisha's arm firmly until the girl's steps were restrained. His movements were so calm and careful, that Narendra and Helena who were walking in front did not realize their two daughters were left behind.

Trying to hold back Anger, Alisha only convinces with a nod of her head. For whatever sake, Lara's jealous attitude was overwhelming. Until inevitably his heart also became compassionate to Dante. If not engaged Lara's attitude is such, then what will happen later after they are officially married later?

"Have you? Is that all?" Now replace Alisha who shows her cynical face. Apparently his brave attitude made Lara flabbergasted until the girl showed a smile full of irony.

However, Lara had not had time to throw her threat again, Alisha hurriedly threw Lara's hand and rubbed her own wrist like she was cleaning the stain. However, she was not a weak and helpless girl. He does not want to be constantly oppressed by it.

"Until when are you gonna keep threatening me like this, huh? Aren't you tired?" Alisha asked with courage. Then then the red curvilinear wrapped in nude lipstick was smiling obliquely. "Lara, you might be able to get me away from Dante with all your threats. But, are you sure Dante can just as easily forget me?"

Lara's eyes spontaneously bought at Alisha's question. A tense nuance is instantly created between the two. Lara really did not expect that Alisha who was usually so obedient was now starting to show courage. No kidding. He was even made to shudder in horror. Not by Alisha's intimidation, but by facts.

"I've been trying to be patient with you, Lara," continued Alisha again. "I gave Dante away even though my love for him was too great. Less what else? I've stayed away from him as much as I can. So, if Dante still comes near me, then it's not my fault."

He simply passed after saying so with great emphasis. Even before Lara had a chance to give a fight.

A few steps later Alisha stopped and looked back without turning around. Then speak with a reminder. "Hurry in and act like normal if you don't want me to unpack everything!"

That's how later. The two girls walked side by side. It looked fine as if nothing had ever happened before. They smiled sweetly as Narendra welcomed with joy and flattery.

There is something that makes Alisha's eyes sparkle. That's Marcel's whereabouts there. Apparently the young man was present together.

Just Marcel and Dante's parents? Where's Dante going? The question lingered in Alisha's mind. However, the girl showed no change in expression on her face. In contrast to Lara.

The big question mark in Alisha's mind was finally evaporated by Marcel's sweet treatment of her. The young man with his elegant demeanor pulled out a chair and allowed himself to occupy. No doubt, Marcel's actions made a scene all that was there. Even his father. They seem to support Marcel's actions.

Alisha simply responded accordingly. Smile as it should. He did not mind Marcel such treatment, nor did he feel proud of being needed that way.

When Marcel returned to his seat, Alisha realized that Dante was in the doorway. I don't know when that young man was there. As usual he always put on a flat face and acted calm.

The young man began to step forward. The sound of his steps drew the attention of all eyes until they were fixed towards him.

"Well, that's Dante," Niken said instantly.

"Well, Aunt's son-in-law has finally come. So our formation is complete now" Helena said.

It's not Lara's name if you keep quiet when you see Dante coming. The girl immediately greeted Dante with her left arm. The girl looks bright, while Dante just glances at her and then smiles thinly. The two then occupy the empty seats next to each other.

There's no emotion in Dante's face. He looked soft with a faint smile on his lips. Even when looking at Marcel and Alisha. Could it be because there were their parents there, so he needed to keep his image?

The waiter began to bring dishes. The meal begins while having a light conversation. Robby who happens to be sitting next to Lara accidentally spills her drink. The white water that left half the glass was turned upside down until the water flowed and hit the dress that Lara was wearing. Not much indeed, but it forced Lara to leave the dining table to go to the restroom.

Honestly, at that time Lara was upset because her dress was wet on the thigh. However, because the culprit is the prospective in-law, he must resist emotions in order to maintain his image.

"No pa-pa, Om. Just a little wet."

"I'm sorry Om once again, honey. Maybe Robby's mom's groggy." This time Niken represents. The woman's eyes glanced at her husband full of warning.

"No pa-pa, Auntie. It's just wet." Lara smiled at his smile. The girl then got up and took a break. "Sorry everyone, I'm sorry to go to the toilet first."

"Let's Aunt come between ya, sweetie?"

"No need, Aunt. Lara can be alone, really," said Lara refused. He tried to convince by keeping his smile sharp, then moved after Niken gave up.

Robby's pants are wet on his knees. Just like Lara, she also went to the restroom. This time Niken did not offer to deliver because he himself was upset. Not usually the husband who is actually good at mastering the situation can be as reckless. He warned my husband to be careful.

***

"North. I want to talk."

Lara is shocked to find Robby standing at the toilet door as soon as she gets out of there. It seemed like the man was deliberately standing there to wait for her.

Suddenly Lara's heart was filled with anxiety. There must have been something serious that forced Robby to ask him to talk alone. Furtively anyway. What else would the man talk about if it wasn't about Alisha? Because only the two of them know about Robby's threat to the girl.

Instantly Lara draws conclusions if the tragedy of spilled water earlier there is an element of deliberate.

"Yes, Om. What's up?" Lara asked politely as if she knew nothing. And apparently it makes Robby feel upset.

"Lara, answer this question honestly. Did you ask Om to tell Alisha to stay away from Dante, you know that Alisha is your half-sister?"

Lara was scared to see Robby's expression, seeing that intimidating look. This is the first time he's seen Robby's face turn red. The man looked very angry despite trying to be detained. And what does he have to answer now? This was completely beyond his estimation.

Lied. Ja. He has to lie. It's very easy. He's used to it.

"I really don't know, Om. For God's sake." Lara's face looks convincing, but somehow Robby even growled.

"What is it that drives you to do that, Lara? You managed to provoke Om to the point of hating Alisha before Om knew her true character."

"But Alisha is not good for Dante, Om. Previously she was a wild girl who liked to use men just for her sake. Pity Dante if their relationship continues. And anyway, that's a long time gone, Om. Why are we still talking about it again? Soon Dante will be married to Lara. Om don't want Aunt Niken and Dante to know about this problem, right?" the threatening question finally came out of Lara's lips smoothly. Even the girl still looked calm hiding lies.

Robby shook his head in disbelief. However, of course, he did not want his son and wife to know about this problem. So he hurried back to the dining table before anyone caught them talking.