Chapter 2

"Ar-ga!" They said at the same time with shocked expressions on their faces.

"Absolutely, I heard my name being called. Can I help you?"

"How long have you been there?"

"Not too long ago."

I know they were a little surprised by my presence. They looked a little embarrassed.

"Come on ... talk to him!" I could faintly hear Eka whispering and poking her sister and then just walking away.

"How can I help you?" Waiting for the answer.

"Mmm, the day after tomorrow I have a birthday. So, can I request a gift?" said Rita who started acting cute in front of me.

"Gift?"

"Yeah. I want a birthday present. It is Olivia Burton's butterfly-print watch."

Hearing her request made me a little gulp. It's an expensive watch. It didn't matter to me. It's kind of easy, not a high price. However, I didn't want them to get used to depending on other people for their needs without their own efforts.

Before I married Luna, I used to bring them gifts of branded bags and watches according to their request, which I often bought when traveling abroad. In fact, I just realized that they just want to glare at me.

"I'll tell Luna first, okay?" I said.

"How come, telling Luna everything?"

"Well, after all, Luna must know. She's my wife," I said indifferently.

I saw his face start to frown. My heart laughed a little cheerfully at her expression.

I reached for my device in my pocket and called Luna.

"Hello! Luna, don't forget to buy Olivia Burton's butterfly-print watch before going home, okay?" I accidentally pressed the loudspeaker, so she could hear it.

"Wait, for whom?"

"For Rita. It's her birthday the day after tomorrow!"

"Well, yesterday I gave him a gift, a Gucci bag according to her request. She said she want to use it right away. So, I immediately gave it without waiting for her birthday."

My eyes slightly glanced at Rita with a surprised expression.

"Oh, I see!"

"If you don't want to give, that's fine. You're stingy! I can buy it myself," interrupted Rita pouting and leaving me alone.

She walked away from me with a sigh of annoyance.

Bruck!

The door was closed loudly.

I muttered with a smile. Her original attitude was coming out slowly.

Actually, I already knew it. Yesterday, she asked Luna for a gift for his birthday. Luna told me before buying the item. Obviously, Luna didn't want to be called a bad wife for using money without my permission.

The money they make from selling every day at their shop was a lot. However, it was usually taken by them without leaving a penny. In fact, Luna was never paid or rewarded. For them, living and being raised by their family was enough for Luna to be grateful for.

I didn't know how this family think like that. Using people's energy to the fullest for their pleasure and splurge. As the result of people's efforts, they used to fulfill their socialite lifestyle which seems imposing.

The time was almost late at night, but Luna had not yet arrived. I decided to just pick her up instead of waiting at home. Maybe she's still busy.

Sure enough. After arriving, I was surprised to see Luna busy back and forth delivering food. However, to my mind's eye, the people who delivered the food were not customers, but; Rita, Eka, and her mother accompanied by their socialite friends. A very uncivilized sight.

It's not like this shop belongs to them. Why didn't they provide the food themselves?

At first glance, I heard and saw they were busy discussing the latest products. I didn't know what the product is. They took turns staring at the screen of the device while occasionally moving their index fingers.

"Good morning!" I said.

No answer from them. They seemed busy talking to each other. I walked in around them slowly. Faintly, I heard the voice of someone among them asking.

"He's your brother-in-law, right? He's handsome too!"

"Yes, but stingy by the way," answered Rita. I can recognize it from his voice.

"Haha ... that's why you've got to look for a brother-in-law like me. Every time you'll get a surprise. There must be a gift."

"Wow, that's cool. Your brother-in-law is a kind person!"

"Yes, of course. Do you know my anniversary gift?"

"No .... Tell me, what it is?"

"look at the cars parked there!" While lifting her chin slightly and pointing towards the car in question.

"Well, so the car you brought was a gift from your brother-in-law?"

"What do you think?"

"Wow, I want a candidate like that! please, find it for me like him, okay?"

"A lot .... I'll introduce you later, okay?"

"Okay. Can't wait!"

"Me too," said Eka, pouting her lips.

I just shook my head. They were the same. Apparently, having friends was not far from his attitude. Their voices were too loud and can be heard from far away. Luckily, all the customers tonight were left. So, the customers didn't show or hear their talk.

**

"Sis Luna, wake up quickly! I want breakfast."

"Wait a minute, okay!"

I woke up from sleep because of the child's screams. I fell asleep while reading a book and didn't realize how long it takes.

It's still morning, they were screaming! Why did they always depend on Luna for their needs? Aren't they big?

"Hurry up! It's been a long time."

"Yeah, just a minute."

Luna approached me, "Arga, do not you go to the office? It's morning!"

"A bit late to the office. There's something I want to visit first today."

"Oh, ok. I'll go downstairs first, okay."

"Okay."

**

After finishing my visit this afternoon, I went straight home. I had trouble parking the car because there was a car parked just in front of the house - I don't know whose car it was. I just saw it.

"Excuse me ... Anybody home?"

"Come in!"

When I came in, their faces were very unfriendly to me today. I saw five-person were in talking too seriously. They were very indifferent and didn't even care about my presence. What's wrong?

"Hi, this is Fisal - Eka's future husband," said Mama to me proudly.

"Hello, I'm Fisal. I'm a manager. Don't you see my style?"

"Oh, ya! I am Arga. I'm Luna's husband."

"He is a manager at Global Company," continued Eka, explaining it to me.

I didn't know what they mean. They were so enthusiastic about introducing this new person to me.

"Global Company?" I asked, furrowing my eyebrow.

Manager? How come? I have never heard of Fisal's name in the company I lead. His face is not familiar either or maybe I'm not very careful.

But, okay. I guess he didn't even know me.

"Well, I almost forgot! I brought gifts for mom and Rita," said the man.

"Serious!" said Rita who started to smile. Since I arrived, she's been lazy to glance at me.

I can't imagine, hearing about souvenirs was very enthusiastic!

"Mama too, is there? Wow, thank you! You are indeed the future-in-law that I want," she said.

I just stared at the strange sight in front of me. Luna too seemed lazy to see the behavior of the two sisters and her adoptive mother. Maybe exhaustion awaited them. I didn't know how long they'd been sitting here.

"Yes, indeed. Mama is special. That's why next time mother must be careful in choosing a son-in-law for your daughter. Don't pick the poor and just pretend to be rich the first time around," said the man as it sarcastically.

I frowned slightly. What does he mean? He called me pretending to be rich! Didn't he say it wrong? It seemed that this man was arrogant too.

I said goodbye and left them for a moment to go to the room. I immediately contacted the division head at the company to confirm whether there was a manager on behalf of Fisal.

"Hello, please search on behalf of Fisal. Is it true that he works in our company?" I called someone on the other side.

"@$#&*."

"Fine it, then send him to my office tomorrow morning!"

***

To be continued ....