Facade Love: Marrying A Perfect Husband

Cleo glanced at Harry then shrugged her shoulders as a sign she didn't know.

Until Steven's gaze then shifted to two other men who were next to Harry. Steven looked at them sarcastically.

"And what's with those expressions of yours that are even worse? Aren't you afraid your jaw will drop?" Steven asked in amazement.

And actually, he knew which way Alfin and Reihan were staring.

Knowing that the expression was not only an expression of shock but also awe and disbelief. A tired Steven finally introduced them to Steylla.

Intentionally wanting to make Alfin and Reihan even more astonished, Steven pushed his younger sister forward as if he was promoting her.

"As you probably already know. She is Steylla Detriana, my sister. She has returned to this city with me," Steven said giving short notice.

And Steylla, who was now preparing her mind, smiled in greeting. Knew that Alfin and Reihan were staring at her without blinking. Steylla gave them little response. Until Reihan, who was quite amazed and disbelieved, looked at her very seriously.

"Steylla? Is that you?" Reihan muttered unconsciously.

Steylla immediately smiled at him.

"Hai Rei, long time no see you," said Steylla, shortly also stiff.

Alfin replied immediately.

"I've told you! She has changed drastically! And I didn't mistake her for it when we accidentally met at a restaurant. Why didn't you greet me then?" said Alfin, questioning the events that had passed.

This was the first time, Alfin had been introduced directly to the new Steylla. And Reihan, who still couldn't believe it, muttered with uncertainty.

"How can you turn out like this? Is this really you?" Reihan exclaimed questioningly. Steylla only replied modestly.

"As you can see, I have changed a lot. But, I'm still the same Steylla." Steylla replied a little shyly.

She had indeed thought that her meeting with that two men would be a bit excited. But she didn't want herself to suddenly become the center of attention. Steylla didn't really want to take the two of them seriously.

And Alfin who knew that both of them were acting awkwardly with each other, stared at Reihan and Steylla at the same time in surprise.

"Wait! Wait! Why do you guys look so stiff? Are you guys acting out a scene from a love story at school? Don't be so serious! Okay?" Alfin chatted randomly.

He knew that the two lovebirds seemed to be behaving unusually.

Feeling offended, Steylla quipped Alfin back.

"Stop your weightless joke, Alfin! We're not playing any roles. And don't make fun of me," said Steylla, deliberately glaring at Alfin. Alfin who was reprimanded immediately replied.

"Who is making fun of you? I am only describing your actions!" Alfin replied defensively.

And added, "Now, tell me now! What did you do to your face, body, and appearance? Is it what you call doesn't change much. But more than a lot! Did you... do surgery?" Alfin asked eagerly.

Steylla immediately glared at him.

"Surgery or not, it's not your business! But I didn't do any surgery! Isn't my current face still the same as my brother's face?" Steylla shrieked, did not accept being judged.

Alfin replied immediately.

"Yes. But you weren't like that before," said Alfin, who didn't want to lose.

"And everyone can change," Steylla was also the same as him.

"Then I asked, what you changed? Doing injections and as many surgeries as possible?" Alfin repeated.

Steylla gave him an irritated look.

"You never change! Already big but still like a child. Is the age on your identity card correct?" Steylla chuckled.

Alfin was being indifferent. Knew that Steylla's changes weren't caused by surgery or anything like that. Alfin deliberately said that to bully Steylla again.

And Steylla who was provoked asking the only woman in their crowd beside her for help.

"Cleo, look! How insolent your cousin-in-law is! Can't you do something to him?" Steylla whined in annoyance for asked help.

However, Cleo could only shake her head. Steven, who felt that he was more senior and obliged to defend his younger sister, broke their old-style dispute.

"Stop your guys' jokes. Because you all are not children anymore," Steven looked for the party originators to and fro.

"I didn't see your grandma. Where is she?" Steven asked Harry and looking for the figure of Sofia.

And that woman turned out to be in the room above. Was taking a short break to relieve fatigue. The six of them then met that woman there. Steven, who happy to see Harry's grandmother again, greeted Sofia warmly.

"Long time no see you, Grandma. Are you healthy?" Steven asked while hugging Sofia.

Sofia, who was surprised by Alfin arrival, felt very flattered.

And knowing the man well, the grandmother smiled in return.

"Of course Grandma is healthy. Long time no see you too, Steven. You look taller and more handsome. Can I know who this woman is with you?" Sofia thought Steven was bringing his lover.

So that, after Alfin looked that, he held his desire from laughing.

Got Steylla's cynical gaze for a moment. Steylla then greeted Sofia.

"It's me, Grandma. Steylla. Do you still remember me?" Steylla asked.

Back when she was a child, Steylla was invited to Harry's grandmother's house several times to just accompany Steven. Still remembered how Sofia was so good at reading fairy tales to her.

Steylla could only smile when Sofia was shocked to look at her.

"Steylla? Steven's only sister?" Sofia asked, aligning her thoughts. Everyone compactly confirmed the answer through their gazes.

Until Sofia then laughed happily. She liked Steylla's change.

"So you have now grown into a beautiful mature woman? Wow! Grandma really doesn't recognize you. Grandma thinks Steven brought a woman out of nowhere! Turns out it was his own sister?"

Steylla and the other laughed.

"Yes, Grandma! This is Steylla. She came with me home for me to show off her to several people. I was quite successful in making everyone dumbfounded," replied Steven on purposely teasing Steylla.

Steylla shook her head to tried understanding Steven's means.

"How about her, Grandma! She's pretty right?" said Alfin.

And makes Steylla immediately highlighted him.

"Stop teasing me! And look for another discussion," Steylla requesting.

Everyone then shifted their conversation to something else. Started telling each other about their past and their life experiences in other countries. Only Christina seemed to look anxious in her place.

Playing her finger with uneasy. Christina put on a disappointed face knowing that Willy had asked permission to go his home first.

Felt that she has failed in trying to introduce Willy to all her friends and also Michael, the man who was crazy about her.

Christina was indeed happy to know that the poet Michael was unable to attend.

But how about her plans to introduce Willy to all her girl of friends that had now also vanished?

Until this was might be a sign for her not to need to introduce Willy to anyone so he wouldn't be taken away by someone else.

But, why was Willy should come home so early? Hadn't he just been here with her for a little while? Why did he decide to come home early so lightly and left her without any guilt?

Had Christina's attention so far not affected anything on him? Christina felt her heartbreak.

And amid her anxiety, Cleo realized it and asked. Staring at Christina with anxiousness. Christina could only shake her head limply and looked down.

Willy, who was just about to leave the party after he sent a short message to Christina, met Robby by accident. Looked at each other. The two of them didn't say anything because they both knew Willy didn't like his father's presence.

Robby could only look at his son in disappointment.

Hoped that his son will open his heart. Robby, who was just about to open his voice, saw that Willy had turned his body and walked out. Chase after him and felt the need to say something.

Robby stopped his steps because he was felt very depressed about their past.

It was not that he did not love his wife and child.

But because of a big mistake, he made together with Nadderine in the past that brought his little daughter, Martha, into this world. Robby could not let go of the responsibility and pressure from Nadderine's family on him.

Felt the need to be responsible but also did not wanting to be responsible because he had other responsibilities at that time. Robby finally chose to leave his small family because he had to. Regretted it until now. Robby never really forgot about them.

Until about half a year ago, Robby only found out about Deborah's death from other people. He felt devastated and guilty. Robby thought he shouldn't just leave her then.

Knowing that Deborah was a weak woman and was too thirsty for affection because she once arrived the hit that quite badly when she was young. Robby did not think that Deborah would choose the shortest path in her life.

Left his only son and left hatred in Willy's eyes towards his father. Robby could not approach his son if his son did not open up to him first.

Been trying for half a year, to kept an eye on him and guarded him against the greatest distance. Robby hoped, Willy will want to continue his company and bring his name to the front.

Having compromised this with Nadderine until that woman finally agreed to his decision. Robby had been fighting to almost death lately to bring his son back to a better life.

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