Finding Solutions

Jessica immediately paled when she heard Vera's question. Oh really! How could she be ready if their relationship was fake? Moreover, her parents did not know about the end of her relationship with Rey.

How her parent's reaction will be if Alex's family comes?

Her mother was sure to faint. Ah, she will also definitely slap Jessica before she faints. Then his father? Not only angry, but his father will also be very angry knowing Jessica and Rey have decided their matchmaking without the permission of their parents.

"Don't worry, I won't let this happen," Alex whispered, patting Jessica's shoulder.

"How?" the girl whispered.

"Sis, mama started looking for us. She's been chatting all the time! What did I say, huh?" asked Vera suddenly.

Both Jessica and Alex immediately cast their death glare on Vera.

After all, the girl had a hand in the plan to kidnap Jessica.

"Listen, Vi! Jessica and I can't get married now, don't you understand?!" Alex snapped.

"Why?" Vera asked innocently.

She just thought if Alex and Jessica love each other, what's wrong with getting married? Or, at least they can get engaged first if they don't want to get married.

"Our relationship is not that deep! We are still in the phase of deepening each other's personalities! And marriage is still far from our imagination!" said Alex quickly.

Vera smiled at Alex's words.

"For that one, you don't have to worry! I know you a lot better, and I thinks you guys are a perfect match!" exclaimed Vera casually.

"Just being suitable is not enough to be a reason to get married, Vi! There are many things that we have to consider before moving on to marriage!" interrupted Jessica in a weak voice.

"Jessica is right! This is too fast and sudden! We are just dating, what if suddenly we find a match and break up, while our status is already engaged? Isn't it the women who will be harmed if something like that happens? We are in Indonesia, Vi!" added Alex.

Vera was silent, she tried to digest every sentence that came from his brother's mouth and Jessica's.

And when you think about it, what they say does make a lot of sense.

It takes time to get to know each other better, it also takes time to settle down. Something done in a hurry, will not go well.

"So, what would you do now?" Vera said confused.

Jessica felt sorry for lying about their relationship. Alex's family seems to expect it. How could she avoid such a complicated situation?

"I have an idea!" Alex said suddenly.

"What?" said Jessica and Vera simultaneously.

"But, I'm sure you won't like my idea, Jess," said Alex with a look full of regret.

"Yeah, what? I have to listen first, then conclude I like it or not!" said Jessica quickly.

"Just tell them, if one of your family members is in the hospital, then it's not appropriate for a proposal at a time like this! Sorry, if you had to lie about your family's health!"

Jessica fell silent hearing Alex's idea. Lying about health can mean praying for something bad. She certainly didn't want anything bad to happen to her family.

"According to me, that's a strong enough reason to at least postpone this proposal!" said Vera suddenly.

"I know you don't like it, I'm not forcing you either! All decisions are in your hands! That's the only thing that can come to my mind. At least, we need to cancel this proposal plan first, then after that, I'll talk to Mama."

***

Vera and Jessica go back down the stairs, and out of Alex's room. They acted as if they had just arrived.

"Mama's future in-laws have come!" cried Alex's mother so cheerfully. The old woman immediately rushed to give a warm hug to Jessica. Happiness was evident in her sparkling eyes.

"Hello, Auntie," said Jessica who felt a little awkward.

"How come auntie? Just call me mama!" said Alex's mother.

Jessica just smiled sweetly in response to Alex's mother's words.

"How come it's so crowded, Mom?! Mama make events to welcome me? Wow!" Vera said trying to lighten the mood because she saw Jessica who looked very awkward in front of her mother.

"Mama doesn't want to welcome you! I want to welcome the arrival of my future mother-in-law! Go there, you open the door to your brother's room!"

Vera did not answer again, and immediately carried out her mother's orders. Meanwhile, Jessica was immediately brought by Alex's mother to the living room, where her family gathered.

Cold sweat immediately flowed solemnly from the girl's forehead.

Alex's family is really big! They all immediately approached Jessica and praised the beauty of the girl. Not to forget, they also expressed their gratitude because Alex finally has a girlfriend! And more grateful because his girlfriend is a girl.

Poor Alex.

"Ma? It's really busy what's going on? Why is Alex locked up like that in the room?!" exclaimed Alex who had just appeared in their midst.

The guy's acting was pretty good.

Her mother immediately approached him then pulled Alex and Jessica to be forced to sit on the sofa.

"You two, listen up! Mama and all the family present here, would like to propose to Jessica! Do not refuse, this is a request, as well as an order. Just get married! Something good must be hunted. You understand, OK?!"

Jessica's face turned pale again, while Alex immediately shook his head slowly.

"Why don't you discuss this with me first? It's not the right time, Ma!" said Alex softly.

"Why, Alex? Here's a surprise for you! After all, it's not good to be in a relationship for long, it's prone to breaking up! So, if you love it, you have to make it official quickly! Besides, if I discuss it with you first, I'm sure you will refuse. ! That's why mama has to lie to Jessica and kidnap her here!"

Jessica increasingly felt uncomfortable hearing the answer from Alex's mother.

"It's not like that, it's not the right time! We can't propose to Jessica now, because one of Jessica's family is sick. They're still worried, and sad, do you want to have a big event like this, now? We don't understand anymore!"

Jessica could only be silent, listening to Alex who started to lie. Even though it's not good, lying for good is okay, right?

"Huh? Oh, why didn't you tell me, Al?!" Alex's mother shouted. The old woman immediately turned to look at Jessica with a sad look.

"Is that right, Jessica?" he asked very gently.

"Yes, Aunt, uh, Ma. My brother is sick, my parents are still worried about his health. So, I don't think now is the right time to propose."

Jessica want to cry right now. It is very painful to have to lie to parents, especially to those who love Jessica sincerely.

"The, just postpone it, Ma! It's not good for Jessica's family! Let her brother recover first so that the her family won't have a burden when we propose to Jessica!" support papa Alex who sits not far from them.