C10 Different Castes

"Marriage?"

Amanda was shocked after hearing Shena's words that she was going to get married soon.

"But, with whom? Don't you have a boyfriend, do you?"

"I'm going to marry Aaron," Shena said in a low voice, but Amanda could still hear it.

Amanda gaped in surprise and did not expect after what Shena said. "Aaron? I don't understand. What are you saying?"

Shena sighed heavily. Then she reached out and touched Amanda's shoulder. "Aaron wants to take responsibility for Daddy's leaving. I've refused so that he doesn't have to take responsibility anymore. But he still insisted. "

"By getting married?" asked Amanda.

"Yes."

Amanda shook her head softly. "You know, marriage is not something carelessly. Marriage is a sacred moment."

"Yes, I know that. But what else can I do? I also thought this is the best path I have to take."

The situation was left silent for a moment. Amanda really couldn't understand what was on Shena's mind. Everyone has the dream marriage they dream of with their loved ones. Marriage is not just a combination of two heads, two traits, two personalities, but being married means that you must be prepared to face all the risks that will occur in the future. Then what about Aaron and Shena? They are two strangers who are brought together because of an accident that causes Yudha's death.

"Shena," called Amanda.

"Yes," Shena replied softly.

"Do you love Aaron? Or maybe he loves you?" Amanda asked doubtfully.

Shena shook her head. "No, Manda. It's not about love. It's about accountability which Aaron thinks is the best way he can do for us. He promised, he would guarantee our lives. I swear I didn't intend to accept marriage just for the wealth that Aaron had. after all, I don't want you to continue living in the dark. I love you. I want your life to be more worthy like friends your age," said Shena explained.

“The world is getting cruel. And what my power is just an ordinary cafe waitress. To pay rent for rent alone, I won't earn enough if we add to our living expenses. "

Without realizing it, Amanda's tears now rolled down her cheeks. So great was Shena's sacrifice for him.

Shena wiped the tears on Amanda's cheeks. Then she took Shena's hand. "You agree, don't you, if I marry with Aaron?"

Amanda's lips smiled, then she nodded her head. "Yes. I agree you are married to Aaron. I'm sure, he's a good person too."

Shena smiled too. "Thank you."

Amanda doesn't want to be selfish. So big is Shena's struggle to help the family economy. From morning to night, she worked tirelessly. Maybe with the way Shena married Aaron, her life, as well as Shena, will be better and more secure. Even though, there is a big risk of marrying someone she doesn't love. However, Amanda believes that Aaron is not a jerk who only uses women. Amanda also hopes that Aaron can be a rainbow in Shena's life.

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Cold sweat was already wetting Shena's palms. Today, Aaron invited Shena to come to his parents.

"Don't be nervous," Aaron said strengthening. Shena took a deep breath, then nodded.

After that, the two of them got out together from the car. Aaron led the way followed by Shena into a large and magnificent house.

"Hi, all!"

The greeting from Aaron caused the three people who were gathered in the living room to turn simultaneously towards the source of the sound.

Their gazes turned to Shena who was standing rigidly behind Aaron's body.

"Who did you come with?" Zoya asks, staring in surprise at Shena.

Aron looked back a little, to be precise at the girl who was standing there. Then he pulled Shena's hand until they were level.

"This is Shena." Aaron introduced Shena to his parents and younger sister. "And Shena, they are my parents and Moza, my youngest sister."

Hesitantly, Shena raised her head and looked at the three people Aaron had just introduced. A stiff smile spread across Shena's pretty face.

"Hi, Uncle, Auntie, and Moza. I'm Shena Adreena."

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The household assistant came from the kitchen carrying a tray containing several glasses of orange juice. Then arrange them on the glass table.

The situation was left silent five minutes ago. And that made Shena even more nervous. However, Aaron always by his side gave Shena a little calm.

Moza gave Shena an investigating gaze. The girl was dressed in simple casual clothes with shoes without heels and not a single piece of jewelry was worn on her body. Shena's face, which was not made up but still looked naturally beautiful, made Moza a little amazed by the girl.

"Aaron why you bring this woman home?" Moza asked without taking his eyes off Shena.

Aaron stared at Thony and Zoya in turn. Then he glanced at Shena, who had been stooping down. A sigh sounded out of Aaron's mouth before he made a sound to explain his intentions and goals to bring Shena home.

"Shena is a woman I will marry shortly."

Both Thony, Zoya, or Moza were shocked by the words that came out of Aaron's mouth.

Thony stared at Shena's appearance. It was clear that this girl did not come from a wealthy family. "Looks like your age is very young. How old are you?"

Shena ventured to look at Thony. "Twenty years."

"Which college do you study?"

Shena shook her head softly. "I'm not in college."

"Then what are you busy with every day?"

"Work."

"What work? Where?"

"Waiter at the cafe."

"Waiter?" Moza asked with a surprised look.

Shena nodded. "Yes."

Moza shook her head several times. Then she crossed her arms over her chest and gave Aaron a fierce look. "Why is your taste so low? Until that, you have to fall in love with a cafe waitress?"

Shena gasped in surprise at the words of Moza, who blatantly belittled her.

"Moza, speak politely!" Aaron stared flatly at his younger sister.

Moza snorted in annoyance. "Why? Is it true what I said? Anyway, I don't agree if I have a brother-in-law who is a cafe waitress. I'm embarrassed, surely I will be teased by my friends at school." Then the girl left feeling irritated and angry.

Zoya sighed heavily as Moza left. Then she turned his gaze to Shena and glared at her with a sharp, probing look. "What do you want from my child?"

"Mom!"

Zoya only glanced at Aaron and looked back at the girl. "Tell me what you want from my son. Money? Car? House? Or apartment?"

The nervousness that Shena had previously felt had now been replaced with burning emotions. It was enough that she was insulted by Aaron's family. In her life, she had never been humiliated like this. That's outrageous!

The atmosphere in the room which is dominated by white looks so tense, when Shena and Zoya are in a standing position and face each other at a fairly close distance.

"Why are you looking at me like this? You don't like what I said earlier?" Zoya smiles derisively. "If you approach my son for wealth, you better go."

"Don't you ever insult and belittle me? If you think I'm only aiming for Aaron's treasure, then you are wrong." Shena said loud and bold.

Zoya laughed derisively. "Oh, it turns out you are not only cunning huh. But also hypocritical."

"Enough, Mom!" Aaron looked at Zoya in displeasure. Now he was standing right beside Shena.

"Even if there are people here who are hypocrites, it won't be me but you, madam."

Zoya is breathing hard in anger. Then in an instant, Zoya flashes a slap to Shena's.

Plakk!

Shena is shocked with one hand touching her cheek which Zoya had slapped a few seconds ago. She swore that in his life she had never been treated this way by anyone.

"I am not that stupid and innocent woman to be treated like this by someone like you!" Shena exclaims to Zoya. Then she glared at Aaron before she finally ran out of the house.

Aaron sighed heavily at Zoya, then he shook his head a few times. "You've gone too far."

Thony who was originally sitting on the sofa was standing next to his wife, staring at Aaron. "She's not a good woman. You better forget about her."

Aaron snorted harshly. "It's not him who is bad, but those of you who only see him coming from a rich family or not.

Aaron took quick steps to catch up with Shena's departure. He did not think that it would end like this. Shena must have been very hurt by his family's treatment.

"Shena wait!"