Married to the Arrogant Mafia
17. HAPPY NEWS

"Kate are you thirsty?" ask Zahra.

The eyes full of vengeful Kate instantly changed drastically when staring at Zahra.  His originally clenched hand slowly weakened.

"No, aunt." she shook her head with a sweet smile.

Zahra's gaze turned to Zyano who was sitting on the sofa with his legs crossed. His sturdy back rests on a soft and very comfortable Back Pillow. Her ruling Eve emanated so clearly.

"Zyan, mom called you so many times but why don't you pick up huh?!" zahra asked in annoyance.

"Mom, I was busy" she replied without guilt.

"Busy, that's all. What's the point of your phone if you don't pick up the phone from mom, Zyan?" sarcas Zahra grunts.

"Yes, mom I'm sorry." Zyan rolled his eyeballs lazily hearing Zahra's ravings.

"Not, Sorry you are not accepted." said Zahra turned her face while having her hands crossed over her chest. Today he intends to punish Zyano for upsetting him.

"Mom, you're like a child. Please understand, your son is a businessman." exclaimed Zyano trying to make Zahra understand.

"Why should mom understand you Zyan? You also don't understand mom!" murmur Zahra.

"Well, what does mom want?" Zyan resigned does not want Zahra to continue sulking at him let alone to silence him like yesterday.

"You know that, Zyan, mom just wants you to get married. That's it." said Zahra there was a veiled intention while occasionally glancing towards Katerina.

Zyano smiled faintly, already knowing the direction of his mother's conversation, definitely about marriage. Zyano knows her mother very well, especially about the request of Zahra who wants her to get married quickly.

"Yes mom, that desire will soon be realized" said Zyano with his hand on his chin.

"Really?" zahra looked in disbelief.

"Yes, Mom can ask with your future daughter-in-law." exclaimed Zyano glanced at Katerina who looked embarrassed.

"Kate, is that right?" zahra asked with hopeful eyes, clasping Katerina's hand.

"Yes aunty, I've decided to agree to the match. I will marry, Zyano." replied Katerina smilingly looking at Zahra.

A smile rose on Zahra's face, and Zahra hugged Katerina. Her heart was very happy to hear that Katerina had agreed to marry her son. Although hard to believe but Zahra remains happy.

"Thank you, Kate, I'm so happy to hear this news, but you didn't have to, did you?" tanya Zahra let go of her embrace staring at the pretty face of Katerina.

Katerina shook her head "No aunt. I'll try to love Zyano, I don't think he's that bad."

"I'm so happy Kate. You take it easy, that love can grow over time, which is important now you want to open a new page in your life." Zahra stroked Katerina's face, revealing her hair.

"Yes, aunt is right. I can't keep racing with the past, my life is long and my future is still bright." continued Katerina.

"The wise choice, Kate" Zahra exclaimed at Katerina's life.

"My mom is happy now, right?" sahut Zyano's.

Zahra looked at her arrogant son. Zahra admitted she was indeed very happy, at least her plan this time went smoothly without a hitch. Rarely does Zyano want to be betrothed like this.

"Of course mom is happy, that means mom's son will not be a weathered bujang hahaha." Zahra laughed out loud.

"Did mom not want her to have a weathered son?" ask Zyano.

"Yes, mom will be very embarrassed with mom's friends if you don't get married. Zyan, you're handsome, successful, wealthy but you don't like girls. Mom thought you were gay, Zyan hahaha." Zahra laughed again at her son.

Katerina put on a smile. He also had time to think that there might not be a woman who would survive beside that cold and arrogant human Zyano. But it turns out that he even wants to marry Zyano.

"Mom, do you really like to mock your own son?" zyano's circus put on a flat face.

"Alright, forgive mom, Zyan." exclaimed Zahra tired of continuing to laugh until her stomach hurt.

"When are you going to have your wedding reception? Let mom be the one who will prepare everything." asked Zahra enthusiastically.

Zyano and Katerina looked at each other, to be honest they had not talked about when the wedding day was because Zyano had just proposed. For a wedding reception has not been at all thought of by the two.

"Oh my goodness, haven't the two of you thought about her wedding reception yet?" ask Zahra.

"Not aunty, mom." answered both at the same time.

Zahra patted his eel inexhaustible. How could they not have thought about his reception.

"Dear look, your son is so stiff. Wanted to get married but hadn't thought about her reception yet. Do I have to intervene?" zahra looked at Zeano who was sipping his coffee.

"It looks like you really have to step in, baby." said Zeano.

Zahra sighed heavily "Alright, then mom will decide that your wedding reception will be held next week!" zahra said firmly.

"Whattt?" katerina and Zyano's cries along with eyes bulged in surprise.

"Are you crazy, mom?" zyano asked in an endless manner.

"Tante, isn't that too soon? I mean, that week wasn't a long time to prepare everything for auntie." protested Katerina.

"Yes mom, what Kate said was right. That week was too soon." said Zyano.

"There is no objection! It's your own fault why not think about the reception before mom decides. If you decide then no one can deny or deny it, understand!" zahra is indisputable.

"But, mom."

"That's enough, listen carefully!"

"You two don't have to worry, about the reception mom herself who will arrange it for you. So on H day you will just sit still and calmly enjoy the event. Mom will prepare everything without the slightest lack!" zahra confirmed.

"But aunt.."

"No one disputes! or if you want tomorrow the reception is fine." Zahra said casually.

Katerina and Zyano gawked at him. Zahra could have said that casually. Rich people are free, just love money tell people to take care of business.

"Do you want the reception to be held tomorrow? Mom does not matter if you get married tomorrow, jutsru mom will be very happy" said Zahra staring at the two with a sneaky grin.

"Don't mom, aunt." reject both at the same time.

"Alright, if so it has been decided that next week is your wedding day." said Zahra.

Both of these mangosteen signs agree, rather than tomorrow it is better next week thought Zyano and Katerina. This time they really couldn't resist.

Zeano only shook his head to see the behavior of the wife who dominated to determine the marriage of Zyano and Katerina. He knew Zahra could not be denied let alone rejected that there was growing crazier.

Katerina grabbed Zahra's hand "Tante, can I ask for something?" ask carefully.

"What do you want, Kate?" ask Zahra.

"Look aunt, what can this marriage do not be too known to many people, especially for the family Cristopher. I don't want them to take advantage of this situation, so I beg you not to let this marriage be published in the media." he pleaded.

"Why don't you want to publicize this wedding? Are you ashamed to marry me?" cecar Zyano was a little disappointed.

Katerina shook her head "It's not like that. I'm not ashamed, it's just that, if they knew I was married to you they would forgive this situation for approaching you. They will definitely pretend to be good with me to do the thing they want. I don't want them to disturb your family. So please understand, it's only temporary until my revenge is done." denied Katerina plead.

Zyano did not reply, he just kept silent while putting on a very flat face. Katerina who saw that became unwell and felt guilty, surely Zyano was already offended by her request.

Zahra smiled "It's okay Kate, I understand what you're thinking, you take it easy your wedding will only be attended by the closest relatives and there will be no media to input it." zahra understood what Katerina was afraid of.

"Thank you so much auntie, sorry if my request will hurt your feelings." Katerina looked down unwell.

"Hey it's okay, Kate, don't be sad. I understand what you mean." said Zahra raising Katerina's chin.

Katerina simply smiled without saying a word. He knew Zyano did not like his request, it could be seen with his current displayed expression being so cold and flat. But Katerina was grateful that Zahra understood her wish.

"Alright, it's lunchtime. We'd better have lunch first. Bi Asri has prepared the food, come." take Zahra to move and escort Katerina to the dining room.

"Come, boy." asked Zeano to put his hand on his son's shoulder.

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After a lunch together. Katerina decides to go home to Maya's apartment. Zahra told Zyano to drive him home and of course Zyano agreed with pleasure. Katerina had refused because she did not want to bother but Zahra forced her.

And Zyano brought Katerina home. Like now they're both in the same car but there's no talk.

This time it was Zyano who drove his own car because Dave had to go back to the office, there was an urgent job he had to do. Actually it was only the reason of Zyano's mode to be alone with Katerina.

The atmosphere in the car was very awkward. Zyano was just busy driving without concern for Katerina who was uncomfortable with such a situation. No one could guess whether Zyano was angry or not, his expression was so flat and cold.

"Em..it has become my habit, sir." said Katerina.

Chittt

Zyano stepped on the brake suddenly making Katerina jump in shock. His head almost hit the dashboard if Zyano's hand didn't hold it.

Zyano looked at him sharply "Why are you still calling me master?" ask her in a dislike tone.

Katerina fluttered "Sorry, I mean, Zyano." she replied smiling awkwardly.

Cup

Zyano gave a brief kiss on Katerina's lips, causing the empu to grow wide.

"Don't call me sir. Otherwise, you'll get the punishment, Kate." whispered Zyano in Katerina's ear.

Katerina gulped her saliva hard, Zyano's threat gave her goosebumps. But his head nodded slowly in understanding.

Zyano smiled faintly and then ran his car back. A quiet atmosphere enveloped the two. Katerina rests her back on the head rest. His eyes stared at the shady trees on the edge of the road, while Zyano focused on driving while occasionally glancing at Katerina.

Throughout the journey there was only silence. Katerina was pensive to think about her marriage to Zyano which was about to take place.

Between believe it and not she will marry a cold human like Zyano? Somehow his fate will be. Katerina just wishes that her marriage would bring happiness.

"Where's your friend Kate's apartment?" zyano asked breaking the silence.

"City Spire Penthouse" he answered.

Zyano frowned, The City Spire Penthouse is his apartment. So Katerina's friend lives in her apartment. A faint smile adorned his handsome face. It was unexpected that Katerina lived in her apartment. At least Zyano could monitor Katerina without her knowledge.

"Zyan." call Katerina.

"Hm Yeah, why?" asked Zyano.

"Are you angry?" tanyanya lowered her head while hooking her hands together.

Zyano's eyebrows shriveled "No. Why do you say that?"

"I think you're angry because of my request. I don't want this marriage to be publicized not because I'm ashamed to marry you but I just don't want them to bother you, Zyan." Katerina said.

Zyano marginalized his car to the curb so he could talk more freely with Katerina.

"I'm not angry, Kate. I was just a little disappointed when I heard you didn't want to publicize our wedding. I thought you were ashamed to marry me."

"No Zyan. I can't be ashamed, you should be ashamed. You marry a useless woman like me, how will your reputation be when others find out you're marrying me who has nothing?"

Zyano covered Katerina's mouth with her index finger. He did not like to hear Katerina humble herself.

"Don't talk like that Kate. I don't like hearing it. I don't care what other people think of you because I have my own judgment."

"Do you have no problem marrying someone you don't love?" katerina asked staring in Zyano's net bead.

Zyano chuckled "Then, how are you? You don't love me either. Then, why did you agree to marry me?" instead of answering Zyano asked back.

Katerina instantly fell silent, Zyano's question was like a trap for her.

"Why silence? Answer me!" Zyano urged him even more.

"Or don't you fall in love with me?" asked Zyano teasingly.

"No!" protest Katerina fast.

Zyano moved his face and placed his hand on the safety belt, leaving Katerina cornered. Katerina could not move freely she was completely cornered by Zyano's two burly hands.

"W-what do you want to do?" asked Katerina nervously.

"You think?" ask her with a seductive smile.

Katerina grew nervous as Zyano drew her face closer. Katerina closed both her eyes. He thought Zyano would kiss him.

"Why did you close your eyes? you think I'm gonna kiss you?"

"Then, what do you want?"

"I just want to justify your safety belt. You didn't put it up not right. I'm afraid you'll be bumped." she replied after that keeping her face away from Katerina.

Katerina was embarrassed not to play, her cheeks were flushed holding back the embarrassment. It felt like he was disappearing from the earth right now. He thought Zyano would kiss him. Put where his face is.

Katerina threw a face not daring to look at Zyano. He was really embarrassed, why did his mind lead to it. While Zyano only gave a smile to see Katerina's embarrassed face. He did indeed intentionally do that to tempt Katerina.

"Kate.." call Zyano.

"Hm." Katerina just cleared her face still flushed red.

"You embarrassed?" tanyanya sok did not know.

Katerina clucked in annoyance "Have found out and asked." she replied curtly, still not daring to look at Zyano.

"Kate.." call her again.

"Why?" ask Katerina.

"If you talk to me, you have to look me in the eye! Is that tree better looking than me?" zyano exclaimed instantly holding onto Katerina's chin to look at her.

Now, their two eyes looked at each other with a gaze that was difficult to decipher. Katerina's heart was pounding as she stared at Zyano's netra and vice versa.

"Kate, answer my question."

"Which question?" asked Katerina not to remember.

"Why do you want to marry me?"

"I don't know Zyan. My heart says to trust you as my life partner, plus your family is also very kind to me. I don't want to disappoint Aunt Zahra if I refuse you." replied Katerina as she was.

"So you agreed because you didn't want my mom to be disappointed? that so?" asked Zyano slightly offended.

"Not so Zyan. I mean for now I can't tell you how I feel. I also don't know if I like you or not, my heart just says I'm going to believe you, you don't get me wrong." said Katerina.

"Alright, if so I want to challenge you." exclaimed Zyano leaving Katerina confused.

"Challenging what?"

"If one of us loves first, we must say it first. For example, if you love me first then you have to tell me and vice versa, you understand?" zyano is serious.

"You mean, we're open to each other?" ask Katerina to make sure.

"Yes, I'll give you 1 year. If in one year we both still have no sense of each other then we should just end this matchmaking." Zyano exclaimed.

Katerina was stunned "So you mean we married a contract?"

"Hm I don't know her name, which is for sure I don't want this matchmaking to continue if we don't love each other. A marriage without love will be very tormented for both of us, just consider 1 year it was an experiment to ensure the feelings of both of us. I also don't want you to get married because of Kate. That's why we have to open up to each other and say who fell in love first."

"If I fall in love with you first I'll tell you and you have to" Zyano said.

"You know what I mean, don't you, Kate?" asked Zyano looking at Katerina.

"Yes Zyan. I understand you don't want to force love, this time I I agree with you. If we don't love each other in the next year then we'd better end this marriage. You and I deserve to choose later." Katerina smiled.

"Good, if you understand what I mean." she stroked Katerina's head gently.

After that Zyano started the car engine and drove away to drive Katerina home.

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