Chapter 16

Exactly two days after the dinner, Samuel and her parents kept their promise by going to the orphanage to propose to Ariana. All processions are carried out like people who want to apply in general.

Several close neighbors were even invited. With the aim, after this there will be no more skewed rumors spreading due to Samuel's diligent visits to the orphanage recently.

Ariana, that night she looked so beautiful wearing a white kebaya that Samuel had specially prepared for her. In fact, for the size of a pretend wife, the slant-eyed man does not hesitate to give diamond rings and jewelery to his future wife. Samuel does all of this in totality like a couple who are in a love relationship.

"By mutual agreement, the wedding party will be held in Bali in two weeks. All preparations, including the venue, wedding dress, equipment and accommodation for Ariana's family, let us all prepare. Mrs. Clara, stay healthy, so that you are fit until the time comes. event."

Arabella with a happy smile invited Clara to talk. In fact, the wedding is in two weeks, but the woman looks impatient to make Ariana a new member of her family.

"Thank you very much, Mrs. Arabella, Mr. Alfonso and also Mr. Samuel. I really can't say anything more for all the kindness you have given to Ariana, me, and even the other orphanages. Ariana is very lucky to be among all of you. ."

"Samuel seems lucky to be able to get a companion like Ariana, Mom," said Alfonso. The man is also no less happy to see his son finally getting married in the near future. "Ariana is like a complete package. Smart as a work partner, smart as well as attracting the attention of the people around her. Ah, anyway, she's perfect to be part of the big Walters family."

Seeing the parents from both sides who had so high hopes, Ariana could only smile sadly. Sometimes he imagined what it would be like if they all found out that he and Samuel got married for a specific purpose.

"What are you daydreaming about? Surely you still can't believe that you can marry a rich guy like me."

Samuel, who had just finished talking with the parents, chose to step back for a moment. The man immediately approached Ariana, after finding his future wife looking lost in one corner of the room.

"Don't worry, sir!"

"Father ... father ... since when did I marry your mother? This isn't at Ariana's office. Get in the habit of calling me Samuel without any frills. You just have to be reminded like a child."

Ariana rolled her eyes in disgust. Take a glance, then soon the woman replied curtly.

"Yes, Samuel. Samuel Walters."

"That's it, Ariana Walters."

"You are crazy!"

"What's wrong with you? Do you really have a hobby of getting angry and calling me crazy? Everywhere, people who want to marry are happy. Instead of being sad or even angry like you. In fact, I've been kind enough not to grumble again with you."

Ariana nodded. That's true what his boss said. Everywhere the name of a couple, if you want to get married, you must feel happy and happy. Moreover, his partner is as handsome and rich as Samuel.

"The problem is, we are married pretending to be, sir. Use of lying to all parents. For whatever reason, I'm actually afraid of quicksand."

Samuel took a step forward, took his hand, the man silenced Ariana's mouth, which spoke carelessly.

"If you speak carefully, Ariana. There are a lot of people here. What if someone hears it?"

Ariana nodded. It's also wrong to speak without looking around first.

After completing all the events tonight, in the end Samuel's big family said goodbye. However, before leaving, Arabella once again approached her future daughter-in-law to remind Ariana of one of the schedules that Ariana had to do in the near future.

"Ariana, tomorrow Mama has an appointment with the boutique that will design your wedding dress. I hope tomorrow afternoon you and Samuel will take the time to do the fitting for a little while."

"Yes, Ma. Tomorrow Ariana will come there with Samuel."

The whole group finally went home. Leaving Ariana who is now anxiously waiting for the day when she and Samuel are finally officially married.

Meanwhile, in another place, Samuel, who had just arrived home, decided to immediately rest. Even though the engagement party she had just attended was very simple, it still felt a bit draining.

Just closed my eyes. Samuel's cell phone rang. Without looking at who the caller was, Samuel lazily accepted the call.

"Hello."

"Good morning dear."

In that instant, Samuel was immediately aghast. Opening his eyes, the well-built man immediately rose from his sleep.

"Valerie."

"Yes, Samuel. Who else do women call affection besides me. Or maybe you already have a replacement for me?"

Samuel chuckled. Not the least bit concerned with the chatter that his lover conveyed. Oh, no. According to Samuel, their relationship with Valerie ended when the woman refused to go home in the slightest so that she could marry him.

"It's up to you what you want to say. What I'm surprised, why did you contact me again?"

"Obviously because I miss you. It's been a month since you've never replied to messages or calls, let alone call me first. Don't you miss me?"

"After what you did, do I still need to miss you? It's not like our relationship is over," Samuel snapped. He was annoyed to hear all Valerie's words.

"Shhh, Samuel," Valerie hissed. "Don't be cranky like that. I know you're still angry because the last time I refused your request to go home. I'm really sorry, honey."

Finished saying that, a laugh came from Samuel's lips.

"I'm not mad, Valerie," Samuel said. "I don't even care one bit what you want to do."

"Samuel..."

"Our relationship is over since you didn't care about the request I made last time."

"Samuel don't be like that. You know I care and love you."

"I used to be like that. What lack of love have I been with you? Everything you want I always obey. Even when asked to keep our relationship a secret from the media, I can do it. In fact, there are many women out there who hope to be my companion. But you instead forcing me to keep our relationship a secret as if I was a disgrace."

"That's not it, Samuel. You know that my profession, which is a model, is forbidden to have a relationship with anyone."

"It doesn't matter what you say, Valerie. Now, whether you focus on your career or not even go back to Indonesia, I don't care at all."

Samuel immediately ended the phone call between him and Valerie. Not only that, he even blocked and then deleted anything related to his ex-girlfriend.

For Samuel, since Valerie refused the request he made, it meant that there was nothing left to maintain in their relationship. Let him now focus on taking care of business and also plans that have been neatly arranged with Ariana.

***

"Ariana, let's hurry to the car, Mama has called 10 times reminding us to go to the boutique immediately."

Ariana, who had just finished all of her work that afternoon, immediately looked up. Seeing Samuel who was already standing right in front of his desk, he only nodded briefly.

"You go first, I'll catch up later."

"Why don't you go together?"

"It will be unpleasant to see other workers, sir. It's not that you yourself don't want our relationship to be exposed to other employees."

"Yes, but you're my secretary. Who would suspect if something happened to us? Aren't you always with me when you go out of office or go to a meeting outside the office?"

Ariana nodded. It's true what Samuel said. Why should he worry so much. So after tidying up her desk, Ariana immediately followed Samuel to the elevator. Both of them rushed to the car and went to the boutique so they could immediately do the fitting for the wedding dress.

As soon as they arrived at their destination, Arabella and the boutique owner were already bringing the two of them to the collection room. One by one the wedding gowns, from off-the-shoulder models, ballgowns, A-line dresses to marmaid dresses, Ariana tried. While Samuel herself is also busy measuring the suit she will wear for the wedding later.

"Why don't you go together?"

"It will be unpleasant to see other workers, sir. It's not that you yourself don't want our relationship to be exposed to other employees."

"Yes, but you're my secretary. Who would suspect if something happened to us? Aren't you always with me when you go out of office or go to a meeting outside the office?"

"Which one do you think is good?" asked Ariana while circling in front of the mirror. Currently she is trying on a ballgown dress that is so full and fits her body.

"That's great. You're just like the princesses in fairy tales."

Ariana nodded in agreement. But not long after, he remembered something and then asked his future father-in-law again.

"But, Ma, if Ariana may ask, what's the theme of the wedding party?"

"Ah, that. Samuel asked for an outdoor party yesterday so she could see the sunset."

"If it's outdoor, it means it's not suitable for wearing ballgowns."

"That's true. If that's the case, you should try another model."

Ariana then turned back to the row of dresses that were still neatly arranged in the wardrobe. He looked at them one by one until he made his choice on an A-line dress that was so simple but still looked elegant.

After trying it on and showing it to Arabella, the two of them decided to choose an A-line dress as the dress to be worn at the party later. Once the clothes were chosen, this time Ariana was faced with another choice in the form of what shoes she would wear at the party later.

Arabella asked all the boutique maids to show all the best shoe collections there. Samuel, who was done with her business, even helped Ariana choose which shoes were right for the woman to wear.

"Instead of black, you'd better use white, Ariana," suggested Samuel. The man pointed at the Pump shoes or high heels that are most often worn by most brides who want a feminine style.

"Why should I wear that one?" she asked.

"Your legs are long and nice. So it's just right to wear high heels like that."

"But that's not the height?"

"Just try it first," offered Samuel.

Ariana finally complied. Assisted by a boutique maid, she wore the pump shoes that Samuel had chosen. As soon as it was perfectly in place, he started walking toward the glass. And what Samuel said was true. Her long legs look so beautiful when wearing these high heels.

"How? Good, right?"

Ariana nodded. Turning around, intending to walk back towards Samuel. But unlucky, because the tip of the heel of the shoe she was wearing was tucked into a boutique carpet, Ariana immediately lost her balance. Inevitably he suddenly swayed and almost fell.

Luckily, Samuel, who was not too far away, immediately stepped forward and grabbed Ariana's body. Pull, then hug him so as not to fall wet on the floor.

Making sure Ariana was okay, Samuel slowly led her future wife to sit on the waiting couch. Bending over, the narrow-eyed man examined the condition of Ariana's leg, which might have been sore or could have been sprained due to the previous incident.

"Are you all right?" asked Samuel to make sure.

"I'm fine."

"Are you sure? Can you walk?"

Ariana immediately nodded. In order to prove his words, he then stood up and tried to walk on his own.

However, just one step forward, Ariana seemed to be stumbling. This of course made Samuel catch her body again and hold her.

"Samuel, Ariana really can't walk. You'd better just lead her to the car and take her straight to the hospital," Arabella ordered. "Mama doesn't want Ariana to do anything later."

"Ariana is fine, Ma. You don't need to go to the doctor at all. It's just an ordinary sprain."

"Are you sure you don't want to go to the doctor?"

"Don't be exaggerated, Samuel. I'm fine. You'd better take me home."

Samuel gasped. Not what. It was funny for the first time he heard Ariana speak in an unusually relaxed manner.

"So you want to go home?"

Ariana nodded. As soon as he was about to step back, unexpectedly, let alone excuse Samuel, he even carried his body. Carry Ariana carefully to the car, then drive her home immediately.

Of course, this intimate moment caught the attention of the boutique maids. Not only that, even from a distance there were some who deliberately captured the moment to share it immediately.