Chapter 15: Chapter 15

Alex's smartphone rings right after Precious closes the door. Alex then looks back to choosing Precious is not behind him. Alex then picked up the phone with a big smile as if he was very happy to take off his mask.

"Hello sir, how was it?" Liza asked

"I still don't know, but I feel a good feeling. You gave very good advice, thanks Liza. "Said Alex

"You are welcome, sir. It's good to be able to help, but can I know who the woman whose you wants to win is? I know it's not polite to ask about your personal problems, but I can't help myself because I'm curious. "Said Liza

"Yes, she's an amazing woman, a little selfish and looks like she is. I'll let you know if we want to succeed. "Said Alex

"Now I become more motivated. Sir just relax, I will try hard so that you can get the woman you love. "Said Liza

Alex smiled thinly. The thought of him succeeding in realizing his unrequited love made Alex's smile expand. He was happy to be so happy that his dream had succeeded. Alex fell asleep and even compiled Maybe it's because today is his day off or he doesn't want to get out of his sweet dreams so Alex doesn't want to wake up.

"Alex, Alex! Wake up!" Said someone in a familiar voice

"Come on Alex, wake up now! It's almost noon now. "Said by a middle-aged women

The middle-aged woman decided to pull Alex's blanket and shake Alex to wake up. But Alex, who still didn't want to let go of his beautiful dreams, didn't seem to want to open his eyes. The middle-aged woman opened Alex's room curtains and made the sunlight enter his room, but that was still not enough to wake Alex. So she took a basin of water and then poured it on Alex's face until he woke up.

"Finally you wake up too." Said middle aged woman

"Mom, what the heck are you doing ?!" said Alex annoyed

"It's your fault why it's so hard to wake up. Hurry up and get ready, there's something your mother and father want to talk about. " Said the old woman who was the mother of Alex

"Dad came here too? What is so important that you came here? " said Alex

"Is there something wrong if a parent wants to meet their son? Why are you talking as if you don't like us coming to visit you. Quickly get ready and meet us in the living room, we have to talk about something very important. " Said his mother

Alex immediately got ready and met his parents. The face looked displeased as if he already knew what his parents wanted to say to him. Everything became clearer to Alex especially when he saw the sheets of photographs held by his mother. His parents smiled broadly as if something good had happened.

"So why did you come here today?" asked Alex

"You have to choose one of these. These are some of the women we have chosen to be your future wife. " Said Alex's mother while compiling one by one photo on the table for Alex to see.

But Alex seemed not interested at all. Even Alex didn't glance at all. Alex sighed as if he felt so tired that he was even holding his head because he suddenly had a headache.

"Mom, Dad, I have often said I do not like arranged marriage like this. Let me search for my partner myself. Don't keep on finding me a partner from a matchmaking blue page like this. " Said Alex

"When will you find a partner? All this time you have been constantly remembering your unrequited love for Precious. You don't even glance at other girls so how can we get grandchildren as soon as possible if you keep this up. ” Said Alex mom

"Right, are you not sorry for your parents who have longed for grandchildren? Try meeting one of these girls. " Said Alex's father trying to persuade him

"Alright, I'll meet her but if I feel that woman doesn't suit me so I have the right to refuse her. And this is the last time. " Said Alex

"Okay, then I'll arrange your meeting schedule." Said Alex's mother

Alex sees his mother and father very happy just because he wants to meet the girl they choose. Alex could only continue to sigh because of the attitude of his parents who were very childish. But Alex can also understand that childish attitude because they are very worried about him. Currently Alex is almost 30 years old but he who has never brought a girlfriend home certainly makes his parents very worried. They love Alex so much that he struggles to send his biodata to the matchmaking page to find a good girl for him. But Alex also could not deny that his love was only Precious, because of that he was still waiting for Precious even though he had been hurt many times.

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On this sunny holiday Precious spends her free time accompanying and caring for her ailing mother. Precious started the day by feeding her dear mother. Even though it's just plain porridge it tastes really good because her daughter fed her. Precious's mother smiled every time Precious fed her. Although she pretended not to know, but she knew clearly her daughter was having a lot of problems. Because all of that was visible from Precious's eyes.

Even though those eyes look small but she can see the whole world. The eyes are also a reflection of themselves because the eyes will never lie. Anyone will not be able to cover up lies because the eyes will show everything.

Precious's mother then held Precious's hand that was feeding her. She looked at Precious's curious eyes. But the middle-aged woman smiled faintly then rubbed the cheek of her only daughter.

" Why mom? Do you need anything? Should I get a drink? " said Precious, asking

"No, that's not it. Can you sit next to me? " said Precious's mother

Precious then put the bowl that she was holding onto the table and sat next to her mother. Her mother also held her hand gently and lovingly. The warmth of affection she felt through her mother's gentle caress and the clear eyes that looked at her lovingly made Precious feel nervous. She felt confused and nervous while guessing what her mother might say.

The longer her mother remained silent and only looked at her, the more Precious felt nervous. Maybe because Precious is a wild person and not accustomed to this kind of attention. She who is not accustomed to being a good girl who gets lots of love feels strange and nervous when given love, even though it is only a hand hold of her mother.

"Precious, we haven't talked together like this in a long time, right? Ever since Mom and Dad divorced, I was always busy and lacking time for you. I'm really sorry for that. " Said Precious’s mother

"Why are you suddenly talking like this? Why apologize when you didn't make a mistake? " said Precious

"I know you're a good kid and don't want to make me sad. But if it makes you unable to tell anything to mother then that means i was failed. I have failed to be a good mother. " Precious's mother