Alana was stunned. Countless times he glanced at the watch that coiled pretty on his wrist. In total, he had been waiting for 20 minutes.

This afternoon, while enjoying a break from work, Vivian suddenly called. His best friend asked to meet each other at a cafe this afternoon. That's why, as ordered, after work, Alana went straight to her destination. But, after waiting a long time, his best friend was nowhere to be seen.

Worried that something had happened, Alana took the initiative to contact them. She was confirming again where Vivian's position is now. Even if it's still a long time, he wants permission to go home first.

However, before making contact, a woman's distant greeting dissuaded Alana. Suddenly she looked up, then soon chose to rise. Throwing a smile the next second, Alana gasped when she found another figure also following right behind the woman.

"Lanna, I'm really sorry I took so long."

"It's okay, just relax."

Vivian effortlessly invited Alana to shake hands. She broke into a hug and kissed his friend's cheeks alternately. It's her nature to be friendly like this.

Remembering that he didn't come alone, after unravelling Vivian's embrace, she looked back. Reviewing a smile, then, without hesitation, pulled the wrist of the man following him so that he would stand parallel to himself.

"Today I also brought Elbarack to meet you."

Vivian then nudged Elbarack's arm. He was signalling for the man to greet Alana, who had been standing before them.

"Hi, Alana..." Elbarack greeted with a slight bow. Sounds trite.

"Hi."

Alana greeted back no less awkwardly. Only able to nod, then choose to sit down immediately. For some reason, at the first meeting after being separated for so long, it was as if there was a feeling of being unable to ambush his heart and mind suddenly.

Elbarack has stayed the same one bit. He still looked as handsome as before when he first met the man. Alana was smitten because of these good looks and even dreamed of becoming Elbarack's partner. Before finally choosing to give in because it turns out that Vivian has the same feelings for the man she wants.

"Why are you two so awkward? It's like someone you just met for the first time," said Vivian after sitting down. He deliberately took a position right next to Alana. At the same time, Elbarack himself sat across from him.

"So why did you ask me to come here?" she asked. He preferred to ignore what Vivian had preVivianusly said. I do not mean to be rude, but Alana was confused about how to respond.

It couldn't be helped, and Alana had always been nervous when she met Elbarack. And now? The awkward feeling disappeared after a long time of not seeing each other. It's getting bigger.

"I have something to say."

Alana nodded. The woman then spoke back.

"I also want to talk to you about something, Vivian. If that's the case, you can say it first."

Winona smiled faintly. He pulled his chair slightly closer to the position where Alana was sitting. After feeling comfortable, then he returned to speak again.

"I want to discuss your request to come and ask permission to propose."

"Yeah? So?"

"If there are no obstacles..." continued Vivian. "Me and Elbarack decided to visit your house the day after tomorrow."

Alana immediately gasped at what Vivian said.

"The day after tomorrow?"

"Yeah, Lana. The sooner the better, right?" Vivian said. He couldn't wait to meet Alana's family. Even if it is possible tonight, Vivian will gladly invite Elbarack to visit as soon as possible. "I deliberately told you now so that your family would not be surprised to accept the arrival of the two of us."

"But, Vivian...actually, I want----"

"No, Alana," Vivian said quickly. He deliberately interrupted, even though Alana had not finished her sentence. "Please don't intend to delay let alone change your mind with this request of mine. Who else wants to help me besides you?"

Alana pursed her lips tightly. Swallow the sentence that was about to be said. PreVivianusly he had intended to tell Vivian about his decision to refuse to become Elbarack's honey.

However, seeing the sad and sparkling look radiating from Vivian's chocolate beads, Alana's mind once again felt that pity. He even imagined what if he was in Vivian's position.

"I beg you," repeated Vivian. This time the woman grabbed Alana's wrist and held it tightly as she muttered softly again. "Help me."

"Please just grant Vivian's request, Alana."

Elbarack, who from the beginning of his arrival paid more attention, apparently couldn't bear to see his wife keep on begging. Putting his ego aside, the man finally spoke up, then joined in speaking to Alana.

"When you're ready, Vivian and I will pay a visit to your extended family's house. Even if your parents give permission, I will immediately bring my extended family to propose."

Elbarack can't do anything anymore. After all, it's useless for him to protest, let alone refuse, if Vivian has insisted and even made a decision.

"Okay," said Alana. "When I come home from here, I will immediately tell my parents that you will visit in the near future."

Vivian immediately smiled broadly. A happy expression appeared on the woman's face. With great affection, she landed another hug on Alana. She thanked him repeatedly because his friend allowed her and Elbarack to visit soon.

"Thank God, thank you very much, Alana. The day after tomorrow, after the evening, El and I will come to your house. Thank you again."

Alana nodded. Confused as well as what else to reply. Before long, Vivian rose from her seat. The woman looked ready to say goodbye.

"In that case, El and I will say goodbye first. Or do you want us to take you all?" offered Vivian sincerely.

"No need," said Alana. "I brought my own car, really."

"All right then. I'll go first."

Elbarack, who was also standing behind Vivian, only nodded modestly. The man then took his wife to get out of the Cafe.

***

"What should I say to Daddy and Mommy, Vivian?" asked Elbarack when his black Range Rover was parked neatly in front of the Knight family's residence.

After returning from meeting Alana, Vivian immediately ordered her husband to go to her parent's house. Not without reason. Vivian wants Elbarack to immediately inform his extended family that soon, the man will become polygamous or remarry a woman.

Vivian could guess that Elbarack's parents would be surprised to hear this news. But he is also sure that his father and mother-in-law will eventually give their blessing to Elbarack. Moreover, this is all done to give birth to great descendants from the lineage of an Knight.

"Vivian ... what should I do?" Once again, Elbarack asked when Vivian had not given him the slightest response.

"Yes, just say it if you want to marry again. What's so difficult?" replied Vivian lightly.

Even though he is not against polygamy, no family member has had more than one wife. Even if Elbarack later remarries, he could be crowned as the first member to live life as a man with two wives.

"It's not that easy Vivian. Daddy will definitely ask why you have to marry again. Besides that, what I'm doing will definitely hurt your Mama and Papa's feelings too."

"Yeah, just tell me the real reason all this is being done is so they can have grandchildren soon. If you're confused about how to say it, I'll help talk to Daddy and Mommy," said Vivian confidently. It couldn't be helped resolve was strong. She must not falter, let alone back down with the plan she has painstakingly made. "Regarding Papa and Mama, don't worry. I'll handle it later. They also don't have the right to be angry. After all, I'm the one who consciously asks for honey."

"But, Vivian----"

"El, I beg you..." cut Vivian. "This is the first time I'm asking you for help," he said, looking closely at his husband. "Is it that difficult to grant my request?"

Elbarack took a deep breath. He thought there was no longer a chance to refuse his wife's request.

It's true what Vivian said earlier. Throughout her life living in marriage, the woman has never asked for anything, let alone demanded all kinds of things.

That's why this time, Vivian conveyed her wish. The woman asked urgently to be granted before it was too late.

"Okay, Fine!"

Elbarack finally gave in. Once again, steadying the heart before finally getting out of the car. As soon as he stepped into his parents' residence, he and Vivian were warmly greeted.

"It's amazing that you stopped by but didn't give any information to Mommy or Daddy first," asked Fauziah, Elbarack's mother. Everyone is now gathered in the living room.

"Do you really have to make a report if you want to stop by your parents' house yourself?"

Fauzia laughed. It's not anything special when the son visits his house. Elbarack even stops almost every day during lunchtime or after work to see.

It's just that when he brings Vivian, he usually gives the news first. This was done so that the mother could prepare a lot of food so that they could eat it together.

"If you know Vivian is going to come here, Mommy will cook something delicious, El."

"It's okay, Mom." Vivian also chimed in. "Earlier, it was Vivian who suddenly asked to stop by because Elbarack had something important to convey to Daddy and Mommy."

Rasyid, Elbarack's father, immediately turned to his son. Staring intensely, the 60-year-old man asked with curiosity and surprise. "What news do you want to convey, El?"

When asked this, Elbarack waited to answer. It took the man a few seconds to look at his father and mother alternately. He kept searching for the right words before finally speaking again.

"El wants to remarry."

"What?!"

Fauziah immediately widened upon hearing what Elbarack had just said. Seeing how his son and daughter-in-law's relationship had been so harmonious, she was surprised to hear what Elbarack had just said.

So far, Fauziah knows how Elbarack loves Vivian so much. She never saw or heard the two of them get into an argument or dispute during their married life.

"You're not kidding, are you? Don't mess around, El. That talk is a prayer," said Fauziah.

"El is no longer joking, Mommy. El is serious."

"But why, El? Don't you think about how Vivian would feel if you remarried?"

"Living a polygamous life is not easy, El." Rashid spoke again. "Just a little wrong, it's not a reward you get, but a sin!"

Seeing how her husband was bombarded with so many questions, Vivian intervened. It was supposed to help explain what happened.

"Mommy and Daddy calm down first," asked Vivian. "Actually, this is Vivian's plan."

"It means?" asked Fauziah, who was even more amazed.

"It was Vivian who asked Elbarack to remarry so that he could have children soon. Mommy and Daddy know for themselves that Vivian cannot afford to give the Knight family a child or grandson."

"Oh God."

This time, Fauziah gaped. He couldn't stop thinking about his son-in-law's way of thinking. If women everywhere were angry when they found out that their partner had remarried or had a honeymoon, this time, Vivian herself asked Elbarack to remarry so she could have children.

"It doesn't have to be this way, Vivian. Mommy and Daddy understand the condition you are experiencing. The two of us have never even once demanded that you have children. Mommy personally knows that marriage, children, and death are something that cannot be contested. So, there's no need to sacrifice your own feelings by asking Elbarack to remarry."

Winona just smiled. He had anticipated this. Vivian knew that Elbarack's parents would only partially agree with her plan.

"Mommy doesn't need to worry. For God's sake, Vivian is conscious and without the slightest coercion asks Elbarack to remarry. This is all Vivian's pure wish."

Fauziah is speechless. Seeing the son-in-law so determined with his choice, he couldn't do anything else.

"Are you sure about your decision yourself?" Rasyid asked Elbarack.

"God willing."

"Then, you yourself have a candidate to be a second wife?"

Elbarack nodded weakly.

"Yes."

"Daddy don't be afraid..." Vivian joined in. The woman deliberately interrupted the conversation between her husband and in-laws. "Elbarack's second wife-to-be is Vivian's close friend when he was in college. Because of this, Vivian is even more convinced that in the future she will definitely be able to provide many pious and pious offspring for the extended family. Knight."

Seeing how enthusiastic and happy the look on his daughter-in-law's face was when he explained, Rasyid concluded that Vivian was genuinely willing to let her husband remarry. If Vivian, who has the status of a wife, doesn't mind the marriage, how can Rasyid force his will to forbid his son from remarrying?

"Then, should Daddy and Mommy propose that woman to you?" Rasyid asked Elbarack openly.

"Yes, Dad. Maybe in the near future daddy and Mommy can accompany El to propose to this woman."

Rashid was silent for a few moments. If his son and daughter-in-law are very sure, there is nothing he can do other than give his blessing.

"Daddy hopes that before making this big decision, you both have thought about it very carefully. If remarrying is indeed the best choice that makes both of you happy, Daddy will not hinder it in the slightest. However, when later on after officially getting married and having two wives , Daddy hopes that you can treat your two wives fairly. Pay attention to them and love them equally. There is no difference, let alone favoritism."

Elbarack nodded in understanding. While the mother, who was sitting next to Vivian, immediately gave her son-in-law a tight hug. She acknowledged Vivian's greatness because she could be proud to share her husband's love for other women. He also hopes that his son's household can continue to be lasting and harmonious until death does its part.