Chapter 1

"Papa is sure that if you marry Agus, you will definitely be happy," Mr. Handoko told Dinda.

"But I don't know him yet, Pa! We only knew when we were kids," Dinda retorted a little annoyed.

"It means that you already know Dinda. Trust me, Mom and Dad. Agus is a good guy. He is also a maneger in a well-known company in Surabaya, "said Mrs. Hana.

Dinda is Mr. Handoko's only daughter. Her nearly twenty-eight-year-old age made Tuan Handoko worried. Because Dinda did not show any signs of wanting to get married. Finally, Mr. Handoko plans to match Dinda with one of the children from about his neighbor, who has now moved to another area.

"Next week, Mr. Thomas will come here with his son. Are you ready to welcome them?" said Mr. Handoko rising from the dining table.

"Hmm... Dinda replied briefly. Walked towards the room.

"No!" said Dinda staring at the reflection of herself at the mirror in front of her.

"How can I marry a man I have never know. Even if we have met, but that's it first," said Dinda annoyed.

One hand rubbed on her face. "I think I'm not too old!"

The day passed so fast. That time finally came too. A white Honda Jazz car was parked in front of Mr. Handoko's house.

"How would I refuse Agus's proposal. He was a very perfect man. In addition to him being an independent man, he is also responsible." Mr. Handoko unceasingly praised the young man sitting in front of him.

The young man just blushed embarrassedly. His sharp nose and neat hairdo made the impression even more perfect on the man named Agus.

There was still a sound of conversation from the living room of Mr. Handoko's house. Occasionally they praise each other.

"Is that my future husband, Ma?" asked Dinda to Hana's mother who was preparing orange juice for Mr. Thomas and his family.

"Yes baby!" replied Hana's mother smiling at Dinda.

"Can you help Mama bring this food and drink to Mr. Thomas," Said Hana's mother.

Dinda nodded without daring to refuse Mother Hana's order.

"This is my only daughter. Come here, Dinda!" Mr. Handoko waved his hand at the newly arrived Dinda.

"So beautiful!" praised Mother Hasna, she was the wife of Mr. Thomas.

"Thank you!" Dinda smiled warmly.

"How about we carry out this marriage soon. Considering that Agus has to go back to work," said Mr. Thomas glanced at Agus.

"No problem, whenever we are ready," Mr. Handoko retorted.

Then in the room it was filled with happy laughter. But not for Agus and Dinda. They fell silent on each other.

"Why is that guy just silent? Why didn't she refuse this arranged marriage," Dinda protested silently.

The meeting ended with the wedding decision to take place at the end of next month. With an agreement after marriage, Dinda had to join Agus to Surabaya.

"Dear," Mrs. Hana walked up to Dinda who was sitting on the porch of the house

"Yes, Ma!" Dinda glanced at Mrs. Hana who was sitting beside her.

"If you are married later, be a good wife for your husband. Be a caring and patient wife under any circumstances," said Mrs. Hana.

"Insya allah!" replied Dinda. "If he is a good person!"

"Agus is a good boy, Din!"

"Where did Mama know that Agus was a good person," Dinda said silently.

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"I accepted the marriage and marriage of Dinda Maharani binti Ujang Sudarno with a gold maskawin weighing 2 grams in cash."

The sacred promise was said aloud by Agus and witnessed by the family and guests who came.

"Am I dreaming? Oh my god, now I'm someone's wife and soon I'll have to leave Papa and Mama." Dinda looked sadly at Mr. Handoko and Mrs. Hana who looked very happy for her daughter's marriage.

With a white dress and simple makeup, Dinda looks very beautiful. All the invited guests were amazed by Dinda's beauty even though she was almost thirty years old but she still looked very young.

But not with Agus, he felt that Dinda was an ordinary woman and there was nothing special about Dinda. Agus would be sweet to Dinda when both of their parents looked in her direction.

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Dinda's pocket was pounding. This is the first night She will do with Agus. She couldn't imagine how it would happen.

Agus had finished taking a shower and changed into sleepwear. Then lay down beside Dinda who was already preparing on the bed. Dinda waited hopefully anxiously.

"Are you happy with this marriage?" said Agus interrupting Dinda's naughty reverie.

"Em..." Dinda pulled the blanket covering her face.

"You know, I don't love you at all!' said Agus staring intently at Dinda.

Dinda's face was shocked instantly. He was silent and did not flinch.

"Tomorrow we have to leave early in the morning. I don't want us to be late!" said Agus after a while.

"Whatever!" said Dinda sarcastically.

Agus's hands clenched into fists and was eager to grab his new wife's hair.

"You!" said Agus irritably.

A few moments later Agus was already fast asleep with a fairly loud snoring.

"Ah, why is it so noisy!" Dinda was upset that she couldn't sleep.

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"Take care of yourself there, Din!" said Mr. Handoko to Dinda.

"Be a wife who is obedient to your husband," said Mrs. Hana. Dinda nodded gently.

"Take good care of Dinda, Agus!" Mr. Handoko patted Agus on the shoulder gently.

"Papa take it easy, I will take good care of Dinda," Agus replied smiling warmly.

"Papa, our Mama set off first, okay!" Dinda waved her hand at Mr. Handoko and Nyonya Hana.

A white honda jazz car left the courtyard of Mr. Handoko's house.

At midnight Agus just arrived at the apartment. Dinda followed the steps of Agus who walked ahead of her towards the 25th floor. Agus's steps came to a halt when he saw a sturdy man waiting for him at his door.

"Come in first!" Agus opened the door for Dinda.

"But!"

Agus stared coldly. Dinda complied and walked in immediately.

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Continued...