Jack's family gathering

"Equally love!" Looks like your future wife will be here soon. You can't show your serious face. Remember you have to smile a lot, because this is your first meeting with him"

"What your mother said is true Jack, don't let you make us both disappointed," continued Mr. Rafi.

"Mum and dad calm down," said Jack.

It's true that Mrs. Meisa came with her husband and daughter. Mrs. Meisa immediately approached Mrs. Sera.

Mrs. Meisa is a friend of Mrs. Sera, they used to do business together. But now they are independent, because they have their own business. The smell of perfume from the rich is very different. The aroma is soft and has a characteristic.

"Good night geez!" Who is Mrs. Meisa?

"Night too Jen!" Who is Mrs. Sera?

They shook hands and kissed the right cheek and left cheek. Meanwhile, Mr. Rafi and Mr. Reno greeted each other normally, knowing that it was the first time they had met.

"Please sit down, Jen!" Said Mrs. Sera. Mrs Meisa and Mr Reno then sat down.

"Where's Carla?" asked Mrs. Sera.

"Carla is going to the toilet. She will follow soon" Mrs. Meisa replied.

"Oh I see! We haven't seen each other in a long time. Thank you very much for taking the time to come tonight," said Mrs. Sera.

"I also never thought jeng, God's plan turned out to be more beautiful," said Mrs. Meisa.

"Yeah geez!" Mrs. Sera continued with a sweet smile.

Carla appeared with clothes that were quite revealing, she was wearing a nude colored dress. The dress that is used is below the knee length, forming the body. Carla's hair is long, she has a thin face like a Caucasian face basically.

"Sorry I'm late" Carla said as she bowed her head.

"Honey, please have a seat." Mrs. Sera immediately greeted Carla.

the two families have met. Mrs. Sera and her family sat in a row, while Mrs. Meisa and her family also sat in a row. They face each other. Jack sat in the middle of his parents, so did Carla he sat in the middle of his parents.

The waiters at the hotel came with food, they were like they were in a restaurant. Before they started eating, Mrs. Sera signaled her husband to open the evening's program.

"Dad, please open the pickles," whispered Mrs. Sera softly.

Mr. Rafi nodded, he then started to speak. A word or two came out of Mr. Rafi's mouth. He also introduced himself, after which he introduced Jack.

Carla had been secretly watching Jack all this time. Even though he sat his face down, his eyes couldn't lie. Looks like Carla is attracted to Jack.

Jack was asked to get acquainted with Carla, Jack slowly reached out his hand. They shook hands as usual. Jack didn't want to shake hands for long, he immediately let go of his hand.

While their parents pay attention to how their child's first meeting. There is a green light from each family, what else is Jack looking for, he is handsome and well established. Jack also has a very good personality. While Carla is also beautiful, besides that she graduated from one of the prestigious universities in England.

Both of their parents gave time for Jack and Carla to chat alone. The two of them looked like they were doing school exams, they both looked very serious.

Carla waited for Jack to start speaking first, because he was a boy. But Jack didn't say anything at all. In her heart, Carla felt embarrassed if she started to speak. But if he is also silent, the atmosphere becomes more like a grave.

"Nice to meet you Jack!" Carla said.

"Thank you!" Jack answered simply.

"Do you feel the same way too?" Carla asked.

"I'm a little depressed" Jack replied.

From what Jack said earlier, Carla understood that Jack was not happy with this matchmaking. Carla could conclude herself without having to ask at length. But Carla always gives Jack a big smile, Carla's aura is very positive.

"Our parents are very funny, yes, they are very happy to do this matchmaking. If they don't follow it, they are afraid they will be disappointed," Carla continued.

Because he didn't want to talk at length, Jack immediately explained to Carla "You don't need to worry, because I don't want this matchmaking either."

"What is the reason?" Carla asked.

"I want to marry once in a lifetime. I want to marry someone I love without any coercion" Jack replied.

"Jack everyone wants the same thing. Maybe you think I'm happy with this Arrangement? No Jack... Because I'm not ready to marry young. I still want to pursue my career. But I'm doing all this for my family. Because I'm not I don't want to disappoint my parents. They are both very valuable treasures to me, they are more important than anything else." Carla also expressed her true feelings.

"Seriously you're not ready to get married yet?" asked Jack.

Carla looked into Jack's face with a smile "Yes!"

"Is there no other way to cancel this Matchmaking?" asked Jack.

"I don't know Jack either, but if you're really ready to marry me, that's okay Jack."

"I'm not ready Carla"

"Then what next? Do you want to tell the truth to your parents and to my parents. Do you want to see them disappointed?"

Jack thought again, this really made Jack think hard. Of all the words that come out of Carla's sweet mouth there is always a truth. Jack became even more confused.

"Not really!" Jack replied while biting his thumb.

"I will give you a solution, hopefully you can accept it well"

"What is it? But if your solution is weird I'm sorry I refuse"

"I haven't told you yet, that's why you listen to what I have to say. We should just pretend to accept this arranged marriage, let's just live as usual. Let's just say we introduce ourselves. We ask our parents for one month to can get to know each other more with the reason to avoid awkwardness later. If we both feel comfortable and fit, we continue this arranged marriage. But if it's the other way around, we don't have to continue "

Jack was silent again, he contemplated what Carla had said. There was some truth to that too, but Jack didn't agree with it right away, he was still thinking. One month is quite a long time to be able to calm his mind. Jack could also make the most of that time.

"How about Jack, do you agree?" Carla asked.

"Okay! I agree with your plan. Then what next step should we do?"

Carla pressed her lips together while looking up at the building.