All the members of July's family have gathered, and they are connected in a group video call. The meeting via long-distance is to negotiate July's decision, which will eventually marry but with prior conditions. The problem then arises, why does she have to mention the conditions, even more so, it is very unreasonable to be accepted by the rest family member.
"Mary said you put a condition on us about your wedding plan July, what is that condition?" Asked her uncle from father side. Compared to other members who are elder in July's family, he is the youngest and thinks rationally in dealing with problems.
"What does it mean?" The reactions of the elders were different.
"Condition? Is Mary getting senile to talk like that?" While this time, July's paternal aunt does tend to make harsh comments, even though it's not the intention, just that her genuine way of speaking and attitude.
"Everyone calm down, please speak one by one." Asked the youngest uncle earlier. Indeed, when there is a family discussion, for some reason, he acts like a moderator.
"Can you make it easier for us now July? What do you mean by conditions?" This time it was July's maternal uncle who spoke and was the elder of them all.
Many other members of family were also at their respective locations when the video call occurred. It's just that they are curious and care but do not have the right to vote or have an opinion at the meeting. Including July's grandparents or great-grandparents from the parents' side who only chose the role of observer, along with July's cousins and relatives. This video connection is like a gathering of their whole big family from all over the country across the continent.
"What aunty Mary said about the conditions, it's true that I asked for it. I want you all to listen to me until I'm done talking. Can you do that?" Asked July about the commitment of the elders.
They all agreed by nodding their heads. July could see the other young family members who were in the background moving closer to hear clearly.
And the details of the requirements as stated by July was, "The first point! I will only marry a man of my own choice. Without accepting complaints, rejections, or interference from anyone in my decision. Second! I also don't want you to participate in the process of preparing for my wedding. It's not necessary, because I plan to leave all of that to WO. And the third! I will not introduce or meet you with the future husband of my choice until the wedding is held later. Then I will only marry if you agree to accept my terms."
"W-What?"
Shout reactions of those who participated witnessed the course of this discussion. Even some people immediately stayed away from each other, exchanging confused looks. While the others kept their mouths shut to resist the urge to interrupt the negotiations, one of them was, Salo.
After a moment of silence, one finally spoke. "Are you serious about all your terms, July?" Mary's husband asked a question whose answer was obvious because he still couldn't believe what he had just heard with the others.
While Mary remained silent, she did not make a sound, feeling dizzy and her head was drooping deeply. Seeing Mary's family members who are closest to her gathered sitting on the sofa in the living room on the screen, July feels guilty.
"I can understand the second one because yeah, a lot of young people are doing that nowadays. But what's with your last condition? I can't understand it at all!" Said the youngest uncle who was initially calm began to get carried away with emotion.
"You are going to marry him but we are not allowed to meet your mate until the wedding day? Do you think that makes sense, July? How can we recognize and judge the man of your choice!" The criticism came from the second Aunt of July, who had a slightly spicy mouth.
"I put the condition that you can't judge, or accept whatever protests you say like now. The choice is whether you accept my terms or not?"
If they don't accept when will July get married? This is the first time that she brings up herself that she will marry after so many years. Various reactions re-emerged, but most of them showed the same expression of silence without a word and in awe. Lost for words after hearing July's terms. Others were still feeling the direction of the conversation, trying to grasp the situation.
"How it is?" Urged, July wanting to end the meeting immediately.
It was enough to limit maintain her tough and persistent attitude in front of the whole family. Appear with a braze-faced and cold-blooded mentality, because she knows very well that no one will take her side. More than this she could lose confidence.
"Or would you rather choose and watch me spend the rest of my life being single to old age alone without getting married?"
"July! Watch the way you talk." This time Mary felt angry because this meeting gathered all the elders and should be respected as a substitute for July's parents who had passed away. Moreover, Mary was not happy with July's choice of words to threaten them.
"My dear July… What is the reason that you put this condition on us?" Uncle Paul said, felt very sad, what other trials came to him in his old age awaiting his death.
As the elder in this meeting forum, one of Paul's biggest hopes at the end of his life is only to see his beloved nephew live happily with her life partner within the journey of marriage.
July was silent for a long time, she didn't want to say anything wrong and looked frontal with an aggressive impression or a barbaric nature like she had never received a proper and good education from her family. It's not that she can't feel the heavy pressure and sadness that consciously spreads on her family members. She had to do that even though it was forced to hurt. Because July wanted the plan to convince the whole family to accept her terms it worked.
"I don't want to make excuses or defend myself. I'm sorry… I just don't want to fail again."
Then the silence after July's words spread to all participants who were connected via video call. Once again she deliberately used her words to hurt her whole family,
"Give us some time before giving you an answer, dear..."
Then the video call ended with the disconnection one by one from the participants. Except for one person, Mary.
"July, Aunty hope you can revoke your decision on that condition. And, I'm sorry I shouting at you earlier in front of the others..."
"No Aunty, I'm the one who is at fault..."
How will July explain herself later to the big family after knowing that the man she married was Argus, a person who had cut a wound in the hearts of all members of her family in the past.
When the video connection completely ends. July bewailed for all the words, attitudes, and decisions she took. Whether she is not sure whether this great sacrifice is fully worth fighting for Argus to be by her side... Is there love without sacrificing the path for July in her destiny?
The car was speeding across the freeway, getting further and further away from the city towards somewhere. In the car the driver looks annoyed with a serious face until he hits the innocent steering wheel to vent his anger. All the agendas that had been scheduled long ago fell apart with just one word of orders from superiors. Even though he feels unhappy, there is nothing he can do but act as he is told. “Hello, dear... I'm sorry, it seems that even today I can't keep you company. Really I felt bad...” Asked Argus panic also feel very guilty. “It's okay Argus, I told you I could take care of everything myself."July replied that she didn't take any issue at all with Argus' absence in preparation for their wedding. Today is their appointment with the WO. There are many arrangements that July has to make with various parties to prepare for her wedding despite wanting to make the party simple. Starting from the wedding hall, makeup and bridal fashion, WO, catering and so on. “Really
July side by side with N entered the wedding hall, the gaze of all invited guests was directed at them in every swing of steps towards the altar that was getting closer. It's the craziest day of July's life, marrying the stranger she just met 30 minutes ago. Who could have thought that July really did the blind wedding according to her original plan. That is, marrying a man whom she did not know at all before. Exactly what is done on a blind date. But that was not the main concern of July at this time, all she had in mind was how the wedding ceremony went smoothly until the end and finished without any obstacles. So the determination implied in the look of July's eyes staring at the wedding altar. Invited guests who see July face expression may think ahe is just tense and nervous because has to say wedding vows. In front of the altar, in the presence of all the invitees July must say a vows to stranger. July experienced a moment of inner struggle when she had to swear allegiance, wh
It happened a few days before the wedding.. In the middle of the wedding preparations July and Argus walked. Although the news of their marriage is a secret from various parties, Minerva can find out immediately because her obsession still cannot let Argus return to July. Argus has divorced her, but the divorce is still process by laws. Minerva refused Argus 'request for divorce before the court, because in the eyes of the law Minerva was still legitimate as Argus' wife. How angry Minerva when she got a report from his henchman who always lurks Argus activities that the man who is still her legal husband was going to marry his ex-girlfriend during college named July Foster. Minerva is determined that no matter what, she must be able to prevent the wedding from happening. And a chance like the blessing of the answer from the goddess of luck appeared in favor of Minerva. Soon she came to Argus excited and confident that she would win against July Foster. Yes, for this reason Minerva b
As much as Argus hated and disliked Minerva, he couldn't let Minerva go after hearing about her suicide threats. Although the possibility of the threat really happened is very thin but for him the word suicide is so scary and haunting him. “I-I'm serious! It means nothing to me to live without you.” Minerva, who had been very confident and arrogant since then, had a look of horror from Argus. Presumably he realized and feared it had made Argus angry. “Does it mean am I alive? In your eyes, right now, all this time be with you? Haha!" Argus laughed weakly with half his sanity left. So senseless was the current situation until his common sense almost worked out of control. “Yes... It's the same way what I feel. It no meaning if I live without July. And you want me to come back to life like a zombie by your side." Argus muttered softly as if say to himself. Minerva can still hear Argus's voice, even though she does not want to understand the contents of Argus's heart scream. Yes, b
Since opening his eyes early in the morning due to nightmares, Argus can no longer be sleeping until the sun begins to reveal its rays. The morning had already arrived, all night Argus considered the best way out he could take in this kind situation. What is certain is that he must be able to prevent his ex-wife from doing extreme things so that another tragedy does not occur. For that Argus must again meet with Minerva, there is no need to make an appointment. He just should came to old house the place where he lived with Minerva throughout their marriage. Don't know what made Minerva stay in their old house all this time alone. If all Minerva had hoped for by staying in the house was to be reunited with Argus, perhaps that hope had worked halfway through. Because Argus didn't expect to set foot in that house again after so long. “Argus! OOOHH.. Why don't you let me know when you'll coming, honey..."Minerva greeted him with a hug as soon as she opened the door. She seemed happy to
After sending the guests away, July dragged N back to the bride's waiting room. Their conversation is not finished, there are still many shortcomings in the explanation by N which limited by time hindered party events. July has already made a big decision by accepting N's offer to act together. And now she must have to think about the next step. “Tell me where Argus is right now?” July's tone sounded emotional. N's face remained calm and flat. His perfect acting mode mask instantly disappeared as he had been alone with July without anyone present. “I don't know miss, my job is to accompany you.” “Bastard!! Stop giving me excuses like that!” Shout her felt furious. “Why are you still looking for someone who has left you?” July looked at N, it was clear that his words had offended. “I'm sorry if my words made you angry. But isn't all you have to do now is negotiate this matter with me? Not anyone.” Again his persuasive It worked in July. But their conversation had to be cut back
From the window of the hotel room occupied by July and N, it was seen that the horizon had changed color to dark night. The beautiful panorama of the night view, the flickering lights of distant urban buildings offered by the classy hotel did not receive attention. Likewise, the room settings that have been decorated in such a way as to support the atmosphere of honeymoon style, can be easily found in various places. Such as the arrangement of flower beds, bathrooms, to relaxing tables in rooms that have various wines available. Romantic light settings and aroma therapy fill the room. It is a pity that the luxurious and complete hotel facilities ignored by them, because at this time all of it is meaningless in July's eyes. Only one object was main center of attention in the room, not for a second letting go of her eyes at N. “So you N, can you explain to me what happened to Argus sending you to the wedding? What's the deal between you two? Who the hell are you? Did Argus really ask y
N conducted reconnaissance for a whole week on July's daily life either in the office, or other outdoor activities. With whom to meet, the closeness of the relationship, habits and patterns of life run the daily routine of July. Also already part of N's work to memorize the relationship of July's relationship with people in the surrounding sphere. N's observations on the daily life of July Foster. Both parents have died and now live alone in an apartment unit two kilometers from the office. Work in a multinational reputable company as executive position. Currently in the middle of a secret relationship with Argus, a co-worker and senior alma mater. Has a long and complicated relationship history with Argus. Until now, it seems that their relationship will not run smoothly because it is hindered by family blessings. Even though N don't know what happened in their past, he can't dig that deep into the information for now. July has a closed personality, there are no hobbies or special