CONFESSION AND REJECTION

Tonight, Felix's mood just increased. At first, Felix wanted to return to his own mansion. But, his father asked him to return to the family mansion immediately. Maybe it's a work problem, Felix thought.

Speaking of work problems, in the past few days Felix did not take care of it. Either because there are problems that are more important than his job or because he is not focused just to take care of documents and attend several meetings. And it looks like his father will rebuke his performance problem tonight.

Felix is in the family room watching television. Suddenly, his brother came.

"Good evening, Mr. Felix." greeted his brother with laughter blaring like a Great Lord.

"Hey, when are you coming home, Jeff? Why not give me word?" Asked Felix. Then, he turned off the television.

"This afternoon, but you weren't at home, where?"

"As usual. Club." Felix answered with a smile. His brother, Jeffrey, found it strange to see his brother's smile.

"What's wrong with you?" Jeffrey asked tilted his head.

"What's wrong with me, bro?" Felix frowned, not understanding.

"Come on. I know you since we're childhood, my brother. And you just showed me the smile which I've never seen before, what is it, bro?" Jeffrey asked. Felix just laughed. Then, he sighed before telling Jeffrey about Roxanne, the woman he liked. Jeffrey listened carefully to the younger brother's story from beginning to end.

"So you like her, huh?" respond Jeffrey.

"Yes, that's how it was, this is also my first time feeling it, and actually I still don't really understand myself." explained Felix, taking a deep breath.

"Well, at least if you really love her later, please be serious, Felix. Indeed this is the first time for you. If you really love her, tace care of her. Remember why you started it." explained Jeffrey later. Felix was just stunned to listen to his brother who gave him that advice.

Suddenly, Felix's father and mother approached the two of them who were engrossed in conversation.

"Felix," called his father. "You know, what is the purpose of Dad calling you here, right?" he continued asking. Felix frowned. Of course he knows.

"Of course, Dad. I'm very sorry, I shouldn't leave my job when our company is doing a massive project, I'm sorry, Dad." Felix explained at length.

His mother and father exchanged glances to the point that made Felix and Jeffrey not understand. "We don't want to talk about the problem, Son." his mother said. Felix straightened up while his parents explained.

"You must understand that your Daddy is old, Son. And he transferred all his work to you. Even though you have to take responsibility for work at the company, it doesn't mean that you don't care about marriages either. Daddy and Mommy want you to get married and have children." her mother explained concisely, without further ado while smiling softly.

Felix is still in his place. "Daddy already has an acquaintance who has a beautiful girl, Son. Maybe, you can try to get acquainted with her tomorrow." this time his father spoke.

Felix sighed in exasperation. What the heck, he really doesn't want to have an arranged marriage. However, he had never refused the orders of his father and mother. What should he do? On the other hand too, he already likes a woman and he feels he must keep this feeling.

"I'm sorry, Mom, Dad," said Felix. "It's not that I don't respect your decisions. But, really, I can't do this." he continued.

Ferdinand, the father, looked confused and leaned forward. "What is your reason, Son? At least give us a clear reason to reject this arranged marriage." continued his father. Felix was confused about what to answer. He took a deep breath before answering.

"I like a woman." he replied with one breath.

*

Roxanne is in her room watching television. Suddenly, she smiled remembering the incident at the club earlier. Gosh, Roxanne must be crazy. She immediately shook her head to wake up. What's wrong with me, Roxanne thought. Roxanne patted her cheeks several times to wake her from that crazy thought.

"ANNE !!" her sister shouted into Roxanne's room. Roxanne, who was surprised, immediately moved and turned around to see her sister, Victorina, hurriedly approached her.

"GOSH! What's wrong with you? My room isn't as big as a home yard, Sis!" upset Roxanne. She saw her brother ignored her and instead walked back and forth in front of her. "What's wrong with you, Sis?" Roxanne asked again.

"Did you know?" Victorina asked suddenly. Roxanne raises her brows not understanding. "Do you know about this arranged marriage?" Victorina asked again. Roxanne doesn't understand. Wait, why is everyone into discussing arranged marriages lately?

"GOSH! Father set me up with his acquaintance, Anne!" Victorina looked panicked and frustrated. She sat on the bed and covered her face. Roxanne just looked at her confused. Then, she sighed.

"So what's with that? You don't want to accept it?" Roxanne asked in front of her sister. Her sister just nodded and looked at Roxanne nervously. "So, have you tell Dad?" Roxanne asked again. This time, her sister answered with a shake of her head. "Okay, then, let's go to Father's place to explain what you want to talk about." said Roxanne.

They approached their father. "Daddy," Roxanne called first. While, Victorina just looked down.

"Oh, what is it?" The father turned his head.

"Dad, Victorina wants to say something." Roxanne said, then allowed Victorina to walk over to Adrien.

"What's wrong, Rina? Just say it." said his father. Victorina sighed before expressing her desire.

"I don't want to accept this match, Daddy." Victorina said with one breath, despite the fear and regret that she could not utter. her father looked surprised immediately. "What is it? You haven't even seen him, right?" Ask her father later.

"Yes, Daddy. But, I'm not in the need to be in any relationship. Isn't Daddy also having Anne set up with someone? Why not Anne first? I... I'm not ready." explained Victorina. Hearing her name called, Roxanne raised her eyebrows. That made her remember the conversation with Felix that night.

"Me? I was set up? I don't know ... ah, no, Daddy. If what Rina said was true, I think I would reject it too." Roxanne said suddenly, trying to save herself from this match.

Their father was increasingly surprised. Suddenly, the two children even refused all their arranged marriages. He squeezed his temples which made him dizzy as if being hit by stones simultaneously.

"Oh, I'm sorry, Daddy. I'm sorry, Daddy, but I can't accept this arranged marriage. I want to find a man of my own choice." Roxanne explained, who was followed by a nod by Victorina. "Yes, Daddy, me too, me too." continued Victorina later.

Their father sighed heavily. What can he do about it. He cannot continuously regulate the lives of his childrens. Maybe, this is indeed the time for him to let go and give his children the right to be able to manage their own lives.

"Okay, girls. Daddy won't force you to accept this match, but promise me one thing, when you have a lover relationship later," His father raised his right index finger, "You have to bring the man first here, face to face with me, got it? " continued his father. Roxanne and Victorina laughed and agreed with the father's words.

*

Believe me, this is the first time Felix has confessed his feelings to his own family. Not because it was urgent, he also wanted to immediately introduce the woman he liked to his family. Ah, yes, her mother has recognized that woman, but she doesn't know if Felix likes her now. If her mother finds out she likes Roxanne, what do her response will be?

Everyone seemed stunned by the statement, more precisely the recognition, given by Felix earlier.

"Oh my god! Is that true, Son?" hysterical, Joanna closed her mouth in disbelief. Felix just smiled and nodded at her.

"Honey, did you hear that? I told you, he must be already have his choice, we just have to wait for him, no need to worry." his mother said to his father. But, his father is still silent.

"All right. Then Dad will call them first." said his father and moved from the couch to the back garden and called his friend immediately.

"So who is that lucky girl, Son?" teased his mother. Felix just giggled.

"Ah, Felix just said that to me just now, Mom. Come on, Felix, tell me what's his name?" urged Jeffrey when Felix couldn't answered his mother's question for a long time. Felix took a short breath.

"She is someone Mommy knows." the answer. Joanna frowned not understanding. "Don't play puzzles now, Felix. Just say the name, my God." his mother said impatiently. His brother just laughed with amusement with her impatient mother.

"Okay, Mommy. She's Roxanne." answered Felix.

Joanna was speechless while rounding her mouth in disbelief. "Seriously ?! That Roxanne !? OH MY GOSH!" his mother looked hysterical.

"Gosh, am I the only one who doesn't understand? Who is Roxanne? How many Roxanne do you know?" Jeffrey asked.

"Gosh, are you serious, Felix? Mom will be very happy if you really want to have a serious relationship with her, but, please Felix, don't play with her feelings, I really like Roxanne. You know, she's very kind and also a smart woman. " said his mother at length. Jeffrey still frowned, did not understand. "She is a girl who owns a cafe, Jeffrey. Ah, the point is, she is very perfect, and i like her a lot. In fact, i already think of her as my own daughter." Joanna explained, while Jeffrey just nodded and got excited.

*

Roxanne just returned from the bathroom and changed her clothes into comfortable sleepwear. Suddenly, her cellphone rang, and without seeing the number, she immediately picked it up just like that.

"Hello?" Roxanne greeted first.

"Going to sleep already, Roxy?" the caller answered. Roxanne was silent for a moment. Apparently, the man called her. She didn't see the number, and she hasn't saved it in the cellphone either, so she doesn't recognize the number.

"Well, I was. Before you called me." Roxanne answered.

"Oops, Sorry then. Hm, are you free tomorrow?" asked Felix immediately.

"It's a weekend, Felix. Who will work on holidays, except big businessmen like you." Roxanne answered, quipped softly.

"HAHAHA, that's right. Well, but you're wrong if you mean I always work every day." said Felix. Roxanne rolled her eyes, even though Felix didn't know. "Holidays are supposed to be on vacation, right. So, of course I'm not working, Roxy." the man continued.

"So?" Roxanne asked. She did not understand why Felix was saying such small talk. She didn't even ask.

"So, can you accompany me tomorrow?" begged Felix.

"Where to?" asked Roxanne.

"Anywhere, just you and me." Felix answered. There was a strange feeling when Felix said 'you and me'. "Actually, I don't want to hear the word of rejection from you, Roxy." continued Felix. If only Roxanne knew Felix was laughing silently at this time, maybe she would devour him alive.

"So freak, are you asking me or are you trying to kidnap me openly, felix?" upset Roxanne. Felix just laughed.

"I assume you approve my invitation, Roxy." Felix chuckled, again. This time, Felix really let out his voice.

"Whatever." answered Roxanne.

"I'll be there at 11 A.M." said Felix. "Well, Good night and sleep tight, My Aurore." Felix ended the call by giving his last greeting before going to sleep. Roxanne did not respond and turned off her cellphone.

It's up to what Felix will do tomorrow. It's up to where Felix takes her tomorrow, Roxanne will obey him. For now.