Chapter 1
"Mom wants you to get married." The words flew quickly from a woman who was lying weakly on the bed in a room that was so luxurious.
Suddenly, it immediately shocked the whole room to hear a request from Renata which was indicated to be her last request. Danish, a burly man in a black t-shirt, looked at the adoptive mother who had cared for him for about 10 years with a look of disbelief. How could he match his own son with his adopted son, who even has the same relationship as a pair of brother and sister.
“Re, you seriously want Ibra to marry Riani? Their relationship is even like brother and sister, Re. Do you have the heart to destroy the relationship?” Sofia, Renata's sister gave a wajeng. Commenting, if what Renata wants is not good and will actually damage the relationship between the two.
There was nothing wrong with what Sofia said to Renata. Ibra, his only child, is very close to Riani, the son of his best friend and the younger brother of Danish, whom he has cared for for more than ten years. It seems unethical to marry someone who is considered their own child and sister. Like no other woman out there could marry Ibra. Even though considering that Ibra is so handsome with a higher education and a big position in the company, it will not be difficult for him to get any kind of future wife.
"Mom please, Riani. At least this will be the last request before Mama takes her last breath."
Renata remains clean and insists that Ibra marry Riani, which is the last request before his death. In addition to protecting the descendants who come from outside, respected and equal to them, the marriage of Ibra and Riani can also save the family's property which is sure to be taken by Ibra's aunt herself.
"But it can't be done, mom." Ibra dodged trying to refuse. Because he already has a lover and is ready for him to marry.
"Why? You think about that woman?” Renata knew her son's heart, which only focused on one heart, namely, Serena. A magazine model who even according to Renata is not equal and equal to their family.
Several months ago, Ibra, who was ready to take a more serious relationship with Serena, intended to marry Seren later this year. The first thing he did was invite Serena to meet her mother and officially introduce Serena to be his future wife. Unfortunately, because Serena's profession is considered insufficient to be equal with the Wijaya family, as well as the background of Serena's parents who only work as managers in small companies, Renata immediately disapproves of Serena marrying her child.
"Ibra, who will be the main heir of the Wijaya Group company, will definitely be famous and be seen by many people. I really want it, as a parent who has worked so hard to educate Ibra to become like this, I want to see him get a wife who is equal to him. If it's just the son of a manager and an ordinary model, how come there are a lot of slapping at our branch office. You just have to choose what you want, Ibra will definitely get it."
Suddenly Renata's words made Serena feel inferior and decided to back off. However, Ibra assures that he will convince his mother and stick to his decision to marry Serena. However, a few weeks later, Renata, who was previously diagnosed by a doctor with uterine cancer, suddenly died and her condition has dropped to this day.
And no one thought, including Ibra, if the doctor said that maybe Renata was less than one year old. This is what makes Renata take advantage of the situation in the midst of her critical condition. Before she actually left, Renata wanted her only child to have a life partner who was clear in the seeds, bebet, and weight. And, according to Renata, the suitable woman is Riani, the daughter of her late best friend whom she adopted as a child ten years ago.
“Ibra loves Serena, Ma. Not Riani, and mama knows that."
"Love will grow when you are used to being together."
"But not for me, mom. I love Serena and I made a promise to her to marry her later this year."
“And, you went against a wish that would probably be mama's last wish. Ibra?” Renata shouted very loudly, draining the remaining energy in her body.
He collapsed, fell asleep weakly in bed with tears in his eyes. No one loves him. Even the only child. Renata really feels that there is no longer any reason for her to linger in this world, yet no one appreciates her anymore now.
Heart, Riani was shocked to see the woman who had taken care of her for more than ten years crying until she was sobbing like that. The woman with a beautiful face and clean skin couldn't bear to see Renata crying and fighting with Ibra. Riani wants to defend and protect the middle-aged woman, wipe her tears and accompany her sadness. However, Riani is also aware that if she defends Renata, it is the same as wanting to marry Ibra. Even though it's clear like Ibra, he doesn't want to and is very, very opposed. Because apart from Ibra Riani doesn't love Ibra, her relationship with Ibra is not very good either.
Yes, for more than ten years as Renata's adopted son, Ibra did not at all accept that woman into his family. Ibra really doesn't like Riani's presence, and even hates the woman. For him, Riani is the cause of him losing his father figure, Ibra always blames Riani and calls Riani the mastermind behind his father's death. However, no matter how much Ibra hates Riani, the man still has to be tolerant of accepting Riani into his house. Especially if it wasn't for Danish, Riani's own sister and best friend. Who asked Ibra to accept Riani's presence because he had not been able to revive Riani alone in the midst of the family's economy which was declining after their mother died. Ibra was very, very forced to accept Riani, but their relationship never got along.
Now, Riani is approaching her adoptive mother's bed. Sitting at the end of the bed while her tiny hands gently stroked Renata's messy hair.
"Mom, don't cry anymore, okay? I ask."
That soft voice always managed to make Renata silent and smile. His heart feels so warm every time he hears a soft voice from Riani's mouth. But, obviously that doesn't apply to Ibra who always hates and dislikes everything about Riani including her voice.
"You don't want to see Mommy sad, do you?" Renata suddenly stopped crying and miraculously the energy that had been drained seemed to have been full again. "If you want to see mama happy again in the rest of your life, please do what you want. Married to Ibrahim." Already holding Riani's hand and trying to wash Riani's mind.
"Mom is enough!" Ibra could no longer stand it.
But Riani doesn't seem to have the heart at all to see Renata's condition, which looks so messy and very pale. He knew very well the previous days what Renata had felt, the pain, the heat, and the pain that he had probably never felt in his life. And maybe because of that compassion, Riani is now in doubt between rejecting the will of Renata, who is so eager to marry her to Ibra, or against what Ibra did.
"Riani, please make what I want, dear. Mom please." Trying to get Riani's attention by stroking her palms to intimidate this woman.
“Ma, just don't force him. This mama is really weird, you know, why does it have to be married to be mama's last request? What's going on in Mama's brain besides saving our wealth and the status of our family."
Renata doesn't care, she doesn't pay any heed to her child's words and still tries to intimidate Riani with her caress and a pitiful look on her face. He doesn't care how he will die, what only exists in his mind is to save his descendants from a generation whose origin and family background are not clear. It also managed to make Danish, Riani's real sister, clench her fist tightly. He didn't like his sister being bullied like that. Danish really respects Renata like his own mother, but his attitude that forces Riani's will like this really makes Danish unable to contain himself. He took a few steps forward to approach the two of them. He wanted to end it all by bringing Riani out of this house and no longer living as Renata's child. However, before the intention was spoken with his mouth, suddenly Riani said.
"Yes, Moms. Riani wants to be Ibra's wife."