Gea Rose seemed to be walking lazily down the stairs so she could go to the dining room. Before college, her parents always made eating breakfast with all other family members a habit.
Today Gea is not feeling well. A few days ago, the relationship ended after the lover was caught leaving with another woman. The funny thing is, even the man who broke off the relationship is innocent.
"Dad heard that you just broke up with Rio?"
Gea immediately chuckled. She just sat down, and instead of being greeted with good morning, his father went to the point of asking her about her recent breakup. After all, where did this news come from?
"Why did Papa suddenly talk about breaking up? It's still early, Pa. Just make Gea's mood drop immediately."
Gorge Donovan, a man of Chinese descent who is Gea's father, chuckled a little. Maybe he felt funny with the irritated behavior his youngest daughter showed openly.
"Papa just wants to make sure before I tell you something important."
"Gea has just broken up, Pa. That bastard Rio was caught having an affair with a woman whose status was still a friend of Gea's. That's it, even being arrogant about breaking up with Gea, it's like there's no sin!"
Gea's oldest sibling, Gema, seemed relaxed as she answered while shoveling food into her mouth. She, who did know about his younger brother's recent breakup, immediately confirmed his father's question.
"Alah, it's not Rio's fault either. It's just Gea who is crazy about being chased and going out with all the popular guys. You already know her level isn't it. It's still awkward."
Griselda, Gea's second sister, also spoke. Compared to Gema, who is indeed a loving person, this half-brother is more direct. In a word, very similar to Bad's neighbor, who likes to comment on other people's lives.
Gea Rose Donovan is the daughter of the result of an affair between Gorge Donovan and his secretary, Rose Irawan. After giving birth to Gea, her mother died. After being placed in an orphanage for several months, Gorge, who discovered Gea's whereabouts, immediately brought her home to be raised with his wife and two other children.
Even though there was strong resistance, in the end, Clara Ivanka -Gorge's legal wife-reluctantly gave up. She also accepted the presence of Gea in her small family.
"Sis Gema, Sis Grisell can you be quiet or not?"
"No way," echoed Gemma. "Brother, you can't keep quiet watching your sister being played with by a jerk like Rio. You should just let Big Brother beat him up."
"Gema, Gea, enough!" reprimanded Clara when she found her two children starting to argue. "Can you two just fight later? That Papa wants to talk seriously, so please listen to it first."
The two brothers immediately nodded. After finishing the fight, the two returned to focus on listening to their father speak.
"Actually, this morning Papa wants to convey something very important and especially for you, Gea."
Gea's eyebrows knit together. Suddenly, he didn't feel right.
"What's important? Papa, don't be half-hearted about it. Gea is worried."
Gorge smiled. The man reached for the white envelope he had placed right next to the glass of drinking water, without hesitation, handed it directly to the princess to be seen immediately.
"Here, open it first and see what's inside."
Gea accepted the envelope. I impatiently opened it, then took out the contents inside.
"Photo? Whose photo is this, Pa?" he asked, confused. From his eyes, he could see a figure of a man clad in a casual white suit riding a horse while carrying a bow in his hand.
"That's Randy Anthony," Gorge answered. "The candidate for the successor to the Akasia Corp business. A subsidiary of Anthony Group. Papa and Mama Randy were Papa's friends when they were in school and college."
"So? What's his relationship with Gea? Why did you give me a photo of your best friend's child?"
Next to Gea, Echo, who had just continued eating, now smiled amusedly. He thought, why did this little brother not understand the intentions and words of his father, who had an obvious direction and where he was going?
"Don't you know what I mean Papa?"
"Not at all," Gaea replied, shaking her head. He who is dizzy is lazy to think too hard now.
"Papa wants to set you up with Randy, Ghe," continued Gema. "That's why you were summoned here and asked to see a photo of your future husband first."
"Huh? Betrothed?"
"Yes, Gea is beautiful. You want an arranged marriage." Griselda chimed in again. A wide smile appeared on the woman's face.
"You don't have to mess around. The joke isn't funny, ah!"
"Seriously, just ask Papa," said Gema.
At that moment, Gea was immediately taken aback. Why suddenly, her father, known for being modern, had such an old-fashioned mind that she would set her up with a man she did not know.
Gea recalled that her father always freed all his children to choose their partners. The proof is that Gema can change girlfriends and finally get the right woman to be his fiancé without the slightest protest. Griselda can also choose a boyfriend according to her heart's desire.
Was it because she was a child of an illicit relationship, so she was given a limit not to be allowed to vote? Because to be honest, from when she was small until now he is 23 years old, everything has always been arranged by his father or stepmother.
"Papa kidding, right?" asked Gea with a severe face. "This is not the era of Siti Nurbaya, Pa. Matchmaking is no longer happening in modern times like now. Even Cinderella has not taken care of the glass slipper. It's okay, and I'm using it to match everything. Besides, Gea's college isn't quite right either."
"Papa knows," said Gorge. "But, Papa is not playing around this time, Gea. Papa wants you to meet and get to know Randy in person this weekend. Papa is sure, you will definitely be interested in him."
"But why, Pa? Why do you have to use matchmaking?"
Gaea shook her head in disbelief. I don't understand how his father's mind is now. Besides, Papa is possessed. Is there no wind, rain, playing with his son, or all kinds of matches?
Gea has aspirations that when she finishes college, she wants to go to England to continue her Master's studies. If married, she was sure the plan would be abandoned.
"Yes, so you don't make the wrong choice again."
Instead of the father, Gema kept answering Gea's questions. Don't be surprised; his older brother likes to dominate and provoke every conversation. In the end, Gea will be the victim.
"If you arrange an arranged marriage, it will be clear from the start what the weight of the betta seed will be. You won't get another jerk like Rio. After all, the Anthony family is famous. The. If you become their son-in-law, our family's business shares will automatically follow suit." ride."
Gaea exhaled several times. Thinking, why is her life story so similar to FTV soap operas? There is no wind, no rain, and suddenly an arranged marriage with a fellow rich person to expand the business.
"If the reason is to expand the business, why don't you just Marry Gema or Sis Griselle who is married to a descendant of Anthony?" replied Gea. "Gea hasn't finished studying yet, and she's just playing matchmaking. Papa and Sis Gema know that Gea wants to continue her Master's degree in England."
"The problem is, my sister already has her own partner. When it comes to college, how come you can still continue after marriage? " So, for this arranged marriage, let me be the victim," joked Gema.
"Stop ...." Gorge scolded. The man immediately admonished his sons and daughters to stop arguing. He looked straight back at Gea, then spoke again.
"Papa is asking for help, obey Papa's request this time to meet Randy next weekend. Papa has already made an appointment with Aunt Veronica, Randy's mother. After all, this is just a meeting to get to know each other."
"That means Gea isn't sure about marrying this man, right?" asked Gea to make sure. Instead of making mistakes, it's better to request from the start.
"Yes, if you can, you have to attract his attention, Ghe."
The echo interrupted again. I don't know why my only sister is so annoying today. Ah, no, Gema is always irritating at all times. That man always likes to bully his beloved sister. "I hear you, Randy has high taste, Ghe. He is also known as a playboy."
"Randy is a playboy, which means he likes to change partners. He's not a womanizer or an adulteress like your ex. After all, Randy is rich, Ghe. So, his playboy status is still forgivable."
"You crazy brother!"
"Enough," said Gorge once again. "Anyway, next weekend, you have to meet Randy. Don't refuse, let alone embarrass Papa."
Gea could not help agreeing. If she had been given an order like this, how could he refuse