Merlinda (Ranging Back)
A Chest that Suddenly Feels Tight

" Good congratulations to you Mrs.Remkez" said Vale as he alternately hugged Elin, "You can't call me that yet Vale "replyed Elin blushed.

" You look more and more beautiful "praise Vale again while ending his embrace.

" Stop teasing me Vale and don't be so formal with me "his reply tickled making Vale laugh, "well Elin " .

" Nah, that's much better "

" Whose son is Daniel ? " ask Hannah when she realized the presence of a little girl in the arms of her ex-boyfriend and future husband of her best friend, "he's our son ? " reply to Daniel, make Elin look at him a little.

" Daniel, don't joke ! " said Hannah who did not believe.

" His name is Naina Hannah, she's my best friend's daughter and she's like our daughter" Elin said.

" O hello Naina beautiful "greet Hannah to the little girl who is now staring at me at her, "Hello aunt "get back slowly.

" ooh gosh she's so adorable Elin "

" Yes, like me" Daniel continued.

" Why are you so confident now Daniel "hannah's protest makes people laugh again, "yes you're right, when I don't give him anything "Elin said.

" Daniel gave Naina to me, it seemed like she was sleepy" said Green who had just approached with Amel, "yes it deserves her eyes to look cute " hannah said, and Green just smiled because they didn't know each other.

" Come Naina, papa Daniel is tired of carrying you "

" Don't want Mommy, Naina wants to continue in papa Daniel's arms "

" But Naina your papa is tired "

" No Green, let him be with me to sleep" said Daniel.

" Are you sure ? "

" Of course, let's just say now I'm learning to be a father "reply with him while throwing a seductive look at Elin, "yes you're right , you do have to learn a lot if to become a father later" said Green laughed and everyone seemed amused by the chatter between them especially Elin who continues to belittle her lover.

Daniel continued to carry Naina to and fro while gently rubbing the tip of his best friend's daughter's head to make her fall asleep quickly and Naina seemed so comfortable laying her head on the sturdy shoulders of her adoptive father , while the women are getting so engrossed in chatting that they forget to get to know each other, "Hannah" said Hannah as she extended her hand to Green.

" Oh my goodness, I forgot to introduce you to each other, ' Green introduced her Hannah to my best friend during this time" said Elin, holding her hand, burning the meat on the grill , " Green "replies Green to smile at Hannah.

" And she's Amel, Hannah they're both my best friends who just came from Indonesia" Elin continued when Hannah's hand turned to Amel.

" Amel, nice to meet you" said Amel returning Hannah's hand.

" Yes, I am also "

" You guys are so pretty "plus Hannah.

" Not more than you Miss "said Green.

" Oh and this is Vale, he's also my friend from here on Green, mel " Elin continued.

" It turns out you have quite a lot of friends here Lin" said Amel slightly laughing.

" That's because I'm a very nice person "

" It turns out you're the same as Daniel " complained Hannah laughed.

The night is getting late, no one is giving up for a little party tonight except for Naina, Viona and Reymond who do have to take a break.

All have gathered and sit on the grass covered with mattresses, they chat with each other like all old friends who have just met, "you have to visit Indonesia " green told Hannah and Vale,

the two women nodded, "it is certainly impossible that we were not present at the wedding of Elin and Daniel "said Hannah.

" Good God, even I have not thought for our marriage to be held there Hannah" said Elin who immediately moved from her backrest on Daniel's body.

" Means I've been a little help in making plans for your wedding later "

" Cheh, the time has not been set Hannah "

" When the time is easy" continued Daniel smiled and Elin did not dare to interrupt for it considering her future husband was a little crazy and reckless , " do you want us to celebrate in Indonesia ? "

" Of course dear, I will agree to whatever you want on our wedding day" said Daniel as he gently rubbed Elin's delicate face, and managed to make her blush.

" Mister , please appreciate me not having a partner here" Vale said, making everyone laugh.

" So what color will our Drescode be Elin ? " touch Green while laughing.

" Red or Yellow "

" You're having a wedding or celebrating Chinese Elin's "Amel protest, making everyone laugh again, "I'm just kidding Mel ".

" You are the only one who determines"

" Are you serious ? " said Green and Elin nodded.

" We can only determine what color after knowing what the theme of your wedding will be "

" I just want a marriage that is sacred and filled with the people closest to me" explained Elin smiled and blushed again.

" Wowww." everyone says at the same time.

" Are you sure Elin? , you'll marry the prince of New York "

" I will definitely agree whatever he wants for our wedding day Green" Daniel said.

" Thank you dear "reply Elin and Daniel nodded along with her sweet smile.

" I'm really not in the mood to be at the promenade shaking hands with thousands of people like your wedding reception "he said and Green immediately nodded 'em, "yeah you're right , it was really exhausting and boring ".

" But do you really want it to be that simple ? "

" Yes Green, most importantly the people closest to me were there "

" Oh, it's very thrilling when it's just a chatter not a real plan" Elin said with a slightly flushed cheek, "that means you're talking about something you once dreamed of " keep Hannah.

" really ? "

" Married to me has been your dream for a long time, baby "

" You're really overconfident Daniel" said Elin a little annoyed and caused everyone's laughter to be heard again.

~

" Morning "greet Viona to everyone who looks still sleepy due to lack of sleep due to a new BBQ party ending before dawn.

" Mom morn, sorry we are late" said Elin who had just come to the new dining table attended by Daniel, Nathan, Alfin and also Naina.

" It's okay son, mommy just wants to enjoy breakfast this morning with you and after this you can continue to sleep again "

" No mam, we've planned to take Naina for a walk today" Daniel said.

" It's good "

" Mam, sorry to have been so troublesome "said Green who arrived with a little run towards the dining table, "mommy is happy to do it Green , you don't have to worry " .

" Thank you to Grandma Naina "

" Thank you Grandma" said the little girl so cutely while enjoying Viona's chocolate toast, "the same pretty girl ".

" Naina promised that she would come back here again, to Grandma's house "

" Yes, Naina promised "her word again.

" Thank you for taking care of Naina like your own granddaughter" Green said.

" He is indeed my grandson, now sit in your seat Green "reply with a little laugh.

Everyone is at the dinner table and enjoy the dishes that have been provided , this time the atmosphere is a little different no laughter as usual , because everyone is still sleepy and only the twang of a spoon is coloring the atmosphere of breakfast this morning, "Where is Meili mam ? " ask Elin who just realized the absence of her best friend.

" He had left early this morning and said there was a campus task to be completed "said Viona and Elin nodded in understanding despite the slight hesitation in his mind.

" Where are your plans today ? "

" Just take a walk and take Naina to play snow "

" Snow" the little girl continued so excitedly, making everyone smile at her and it suddenly rained.

" We are forced to postpone our plan if the rain does not stop" Green said and all nodded in agreement because the drowsiness is still whack and the mattress appears happier than the plan of the streets , " you guys go to bed, let Mommy take care of Naina " .

" No Mam, we've had a lot of trouble here "

" Don't overdo Green, Mommy's happy to do it so you don't have to worry "

" Alright if Mommy forces "

~

Elin takes over holding the wheel on their way to self-service, the plans of today's streets are forced to be cancelled due to unfavorable weather , rain is like giving them permission to continue sleeping rather than enjoying New York City.

" Are you taking your cut Elin ? " ask Green who is sitting in the back seat with Naina.

" emmm.. yeah maybe like that ? "

" It's like that ? " continued Amel with a slightly frowning forehead confused by the answer hanging from his best friend, "I can't say I took my leave of work because there I was only an intern , and have not received permission for leave but as a lover of the CEO it seems a little useful and powerful "clearly laugh, making Amel laugh and Green who is accompanied by a headband.

" I guarantee no one will dare to prevent you" added Amel.

" Prevent not , but dropping must be a lot "

" That must be , you're the future wife of the prince of this city there must be so many women who envy you "limpal Green and Elin just grinned with a stiff face, "are you afraid ? " ask Amel a little laugh.

" I'm still the Elin that Mel used to be, I'm not afraid of anyone but after adulthood I finally understood a little that not everyone shows their hatred by hating , just be the opposite and look for our weaknesses there, and that really scares Green 'em, and I'm not good at distinguishing that "

" Did anyone do that to you ? " ask Green , Elin was silent for a moment but then immediately shook her head, "even if there are , maybe now they have given up considering I am Daniel Remkez's lover " he said he was trying to make their conversation as relaxed as possible.

" Yes you're right" Amel said from his seat.

" Lin." call Green.

" emmm." said Elin who is focusing on controlling the steering wheel of the car that is now their vehicle is passing through a slightly congested road, understandably they are in the hours of returning to work.

" The three of us are here and we know there are no secrets between us, right ? " green continued and all nodded confirming, although Elin seemed a little nervous to wait which way they were talking at the moment, "may I ask you ? and you have to answer honestly "

" I "pointed Elin to herself and Green nodded ,

" There's no way he's going to ask me who met him 24 hours" Amel and Elin laughed.

" What do you want to ask Green? , you're scaring me a little "

" You just have to be honest with us "

" Quick say what you want to know ? "

" Do you really love brother Daniel ? "

" Certainly Green, what kind of silly question is "elin protested with a laugh.

" Are you seriously ready to marry her ? "

" Of course, come on, let's change your question to a more weighty one "

" You know getting married is the same as loving and being with that person for life "

" Yeah I understand and I'm ready for it"

" Love 100% "

" Yeah Green, I know "

" So now you've completely forgotten Gery's brother ? "

Deg "elin's heart beats and his chest suddenly feels tight and makes him have to stop the pace of his car then pull it over on the side of the road, and for a moment the atmosphere becomes silent ,even Elin was unable to look at her two best friends after the piercing question was thrown, especially the question came out of Amel's mouth which was none other than the sister of her ex-lover who had left.