The footsteps of a young girl who looked beautiful with make-up that was starting to fade as tears streamed down her cheeks The woman named Kirana Maheswari immediately rushed into the elevator.
"All men are just the same. Damn it!" Kirana cursed. Then she forced her hand off of the man's grip.
In the elevator, Kirana could only cry and contemplate her pathetic life. She really didn't think she had gotten that bad luck. Even the person she hoped to be her husband betrayed her. The worst was that the woman who took her lover was her own best friend.
Then she wiped away the tears, but they continued to stream down like a melting glacier. Her hands trembled and clenched into fists, trying to hold back her aching heart as she remembered what had just happened.
The elevator opened, and she rushed to the taxi waiting in front of the apartment. She immediately got into a taxi and left.
In the middle of her contemplation, she headed home. Suddenly her phone rang-a call from her aunt. She directly accepted the call. Her feelings were uncertain at the moment, and she hid her sadness. She didn't want her aunt to notice that.
"Hello, aunt. What is it?"
"Ana, come to the hospital now. Your grandma is in the Intensive Care Unit.
"Oh my god, I am on my way there, Auntie."
"Yes, Ana. Hurry up. The doctor wants to talk to you."
"Yes, Auntie."
Shortly after, she arrived at the hospital. She immediately stepped into her grandmother's room after getting a call from her aunt. Her auntie hugged Kirana with tears that had not stopped.
"Auntie, what happened to Grandmother?" asked Kirana curiously
"The doctor will tell you everything. "Is the doctor in his office now?" asked Auntie.
Kirana walked away from the room after looking at her grandmother, who was still unconscious. She arrived at the doctor's office. She looked curious and couldn't wait for the explanation.
"Sorry, Doc, I'm Mrs. Indira's family. What happened to my grandmother?" asked Kirana curiously. She looked at the doctor seriously, as if she couldn't wait to hear the information from him.
"Mrs. Indira has stage 4 lymphoma."
"Oh my God", Kirana said wide-eyed, still unable to believe what she was just hearing right now. "Can she still survive?"
"Yes. We have to operate on the surgery as soon as possible. But..." The doctor stopped explaining.
"What's wrong, Doc?" Kirana asked
The doctor looked back. From that look, it was obvious that the doctor was really hard on her about telling her that.
"The cost for the surgery is around $50 million. You have to sign this letter so that we can do the surgery on Mrs. Indira," the doctor asked.
Kirana read what was in the statement. The contents made her contemplate how to get that much money. While she had no savings at all, not even her salary at the restaurant would be enough to pay the bill.
"What should I do?" she mumbled to herself.
She seemed to be in a dilemma, and for a while she thought about the problem she was facing and how to solve it. She continued to stare at the letter.
"Is there any problem, ma'am?"
"It's all right," she replied. "Give me some time to get 50 million."
"Okay, be fast. Don't take it too long; it's very dangerous for Mrs. Indira's safety," said the doctor.
Kirana could only nod. She really couldn't promise the doctor anything. She's still thinking about how to get a loan for that.
Kirana then rushed out of the room. She approached his grandmother again in the room. She could not hold back the tears that fell again as she looked at her grandmother, who was still unconscious.
"Grandma, I will try to find money for Grandma's surgery. I promise," said Kirana.
"There's no way I could ask that bastard for help. Instead, he will take advantage of my weakness. No, you can't," she countered as she thought of her ex-boyfriend.
A few moments later, she had to leave for work. She couldn't bear to leave his grandmother alone, but she had no other choice. She will be fired if she does not come to work today. She intended to cross the road to wait for public transportation on the other side of the road.
Suddenly, the sports car was speeding toward her. Kirana was desperate for whatever happened.
Ssshhhtt...
The sound of the car's brakes made Kirana's heart feel like it was about to fall out. She was really scared. She could just die if she was hit by a very fast car. Her breath was blowing very fast and irregularly.
"I'm still alive, yes, still," she said as she caught his breath.
Pip PipPip!
The sound of the car honking in front of her sounded very disturbing. Kirana was surprised and turned toward the car.
"Crazy girl, get out of there. You're tired of living, aren't you?" shouted a man who drove the car.
Kirana didn't even pay attention to it; she remained in her original position. She didn't seem to care about the screams of the man in the car.
"Wow, go!" cursed the man.
The man put on an unpleasant face in front of her. Then the man approached Kirana, who was still frozen. He was very annoyed at Kirana, who had not left in front of his car.
"I wonder why there are humans like you roaming the streets like this. If you want to kill yourself, don't involve other people. Maybe you just got out of a mental hospital, huh?" the man cursed.
"Watch your words. Just because you are a rich person, you can blame people as much as you want. Most of the rich people have no morals," said Kirana, annoyed.
"How dare you say it to me?" Do you want me to report it to the police for your insults?"
"I'm not afraid. After all, you were the one who called me crazy, right?" Kirana protested.
"You're the one who's crazy, driving a car at a high speed. Or maybe you don't have a driver's license. Isn't it?"
"You really have a problem with me, don't you? Luckily, I'm still kind. If not, I'll put you in jail," said the man.
"I don't care!"
The man looked frustrated while facing Kirana. He also decided to leave in front of Kirana. But before getting into his car, he stopped and looked at Kirana.
"Next time, if you are looking for money, don't do it that way. Just say it, and I'll give you a donation, you tacky!" insulted the man, then got into his car.
Before the car left, Kirana took her shoes and threw them into the car. Unfortunately, the car continued to drive, leaving Kirana, who was upset. "What a snob. I wish bad things would happen to you," Kirana grumbled, then she walked across the street, waiting for public transportation.
When she arrived at work, she rushed to the restroom to change his work uniform. She saw a woman at the sink and looked at her face in the mirror. The two of them were shocked as they stared at each other.
The woman directly approached Kirana. She was surprised to see Kirana's face was very similar to hers. Kirana was also surprised to know this.
"How could this happen?" Who are you?" the woman asked.
"Ki-Kirana," Kirana replied, stuttering.
"I'm Keysa," said the woman. "I have plans for us," he continued.
"What plan?"
***
"I want you to be me for a while," asked the woman, who looked arrogantly at Kirana.
Kirana was surprised and felt that she did not understand the woman's request in front of her. The two stared at each other for a moment, full of questions.
"What do you mean?" "Don't you realize? Look at yourself; you literally look like me. Our facial look has no difference at all," Keysa answered, asking Kirana to have a look at the mirror in front.
They both then looked at each other. It's true that they are very similar, like a betel nut cut in half. Kirana also wondered why something like this could happen. Because she knew that she didn't have a sibling. She was the only child in her family.
"I will be marrying a rich man in a week. But I don't love him at all. I just want the money. So I insist that you replace me in the marriage. What do you think?" asked Keysa.
"No, I will not do that," said Kirana. She will not take the risk of being someone else and deceiving people. That's not Kirana's character, so she firmly refused Keysa's offer.
"I don't like being rejected. So think about it carefully. Don't let me do something cruel," Keysa threatened.
Kirana felt afraid of the threat. She actually knew who she really was. From her appearance, she knew that Keysa was the daughter of a rich family who could do anything to bring her down.
However, she remained firm in her stance. She wouldn't do anything asked of her by Keysa. In his mind, it is a crime. If she gets caught, then she must be ready to be put in jail.
"I don't care; let me go," Kirana pleaded. She tried to get away from Keysa quickly. However, Keysa's hand caught Kirana's hand first, and Kirana stopped forcefully.
"Remember, no one can refuse my commands. You will never escape from me," Keysa threatened again.
"Sorry, I don't care. Let me go, "said Kirana, who tried to let go of her hand from Keysa's grip.
"Okay, I'll let you go. I will await your decision within twenty-four hours. I'll meet you here again," said Keysa, with a threatening tone. "Oh yeah, I'll give you whatever you ask for if you're willing to," she continued.
Kirana ignored the words that Keysa had just said. She chose to walk away from her.
Kirana felt incredibly scared. But she tried to be calm in front of her co-workers. At the same moment, Samuel was chilling in his little bar.
"Why so wrinkled and upset?" guessed Samuel.
"Yes, Sam. My grandmother has to have surgery. Where should I borrow? "The boss is not visible; I don't want to," replied Kirana.
"Got any other option? Money lender?"
"Nope, it won't happen."
Kirana suddenly thought about Keysa's last offer for a moment. She tried to think about the offer because she had no other choice now but to be Keysa. Even though she knew the risk of being put in prison.
"I really wish you would get a loan, Ana."
"Thanks, Sam."
"Sorry, I can't help."
"Chill out."
Sometime later, she had finished work. She rushed to change her clothes. She went to the hospital again to see her grandmother. She has not calmed down because she has not received help or loans. While the doctor has told her that her grandmother must be treated soon.
Arriving at the hospital, she saw his grandmother, who was unconscious. She was quite relieved to see his grandmother now. She sat next to the old woman.
"Grandma, your surgery will be done soon. You will definitely fully recover," said Kirana.
"Surgery? It must be very expensive, right? You don't have to do that for me. I'm fine," said Indira.
"Grandma, I am your granddaughter; I have a responsibility to take care of you. You've raised me from childhood to this maturity, so how could I let you suffer? No worries; I'll take care of the costs. I want Grandma to get well," Kirana hoped.
Indira could not refuse her granddaughter's wishes. She felt guilty because she had burdened her granddaughter. She knows the surgery costs are very expensive.
***
The next day, Kirana was still in a dilemma beside her grandmother's bed. Coincidentally, her aunt had already returned, leaving the two of them alone.
"Should I accept that woman's offer?" he muttered, worried.
She was still staring at his grandmother, who was sleeping in her bed. She really felt sorry for her grandmother's current state. She knew she was suffering incredibly. Evenshe tried to show her smile in front of her. But she knew that his grandmother was suffering from her illness.
"But if I accept the offer, then the risk will be very big. What am I supposed to do? I'm confused. Oh God, help me," Kirana whispered.
She couldn't hold back her sadness, so her tears indirectly dripped, and then she quickly wiped her tears. She didn't want her grandmother to see her cry.
"I'm sorry, Grandma. I always put you in trouble. But I promise, I will definitely make you happy if I succeed one day," Kirana muttered.
Her tears couldn't stop. Continuing to flow down his cheeks profusely, she also kept trying to wipe away the tears.
Not long after, she leaned her head on the edge of his grandmother's bed, her hands resting on grandma's head. She fell asleep with his sadness and restlessness. She hoped that his heart would calm down when she fell asleep.
The next day, she returned to her routine at the restaurant. Although she felt very tired because she only slept for a while, But she is still responsible for her job.
"Are you fine?" asked Samuel.
"Yes, Sam. I'm only not getting enough sleep."
"You take a break first. Let me take care of all this. After all, there are only a few guests. I can handle it; just relax," said Samuel.
He really cared about Kirana. Of course, he didn't want Kirana to get into trouble because of her condition.
"Thank you, Sam."
"You're welcome."
Kirana then sat down and relaxed. She tried to calm herself while thinking casually. Even though her mind now continued to focus on Grandma.
A few moments later, Keysa came back to the restaurant. She immediately asked Kirana to talk to her face-to-face.
Kirana obeyed Keysa's request. She went with Keysa and sat together at table number 12. Both of them seemed serious about discussing something important. Keysa smiled at Kirana, as if she were sure that this time Kirana would comply with her request.
"Your grandmother is in need of surgery, right?" Keysa asked while handing her a bill from the hospital.
Kirana, of course, was surprised by that. She did not think that Keysa would go to the hospital to meet the doctor.
"How did you know this?" asked Kira.
"Ha haha. It's not difficult for me. So you accept my offer?"
Kira was silent for a moment. She didn't know what to say. She just stared at her quietly.
"I'll pay all the bills, as long as you want to be a bride next week. What do you think?"
Kirana was worried and confused. She seemed to be in a dilemma with her decision.
***
"I'll pay all the bills, as long as you want to replace me as a bride next week. What do you think?"
Kirana was worried and confused. She seemed to be in a dilemma with her decision. She was afraid of the risk she would take one day.
Kirana thought for a moment. She read the contract in her hand. She didn't want to miss a single sentence in the contract letter she read.
"You can think about it first," said Keysa.
"I've been thinking about it; I'll take it," said Kirana. She tried to convince herself of the decision she had just made.
"Okay then. You can sign the contract," Keysa asked.
After that, both of them signed the letter with a stamp. After signing the letter, Keysa kept it.
"Remember, I have one condition for you," said Keysa.
"What's more?"
"You aren't allowed to fall in love with him; remember that," said Keysa, warning Kirana.
Kirana could only nod when she heard it. She didn't care about love or anything like that. She only focused on his grandmother's safety.
A few moments later, Keysa went out. Before leaving, she turned to Kirana. Then she said something.
"You have to go to the Haditama family's house tonight. And from now on, you are Keysa, not Kirana. Got it?"
Kirana nodded. Right after that, Keysa left. She seemed very relieved to have found someone to replace her.
"I can travel the world now without being a puppet of the annoying Haditama family," Keysa said before getting into her car.
While in the restaurant,Kirana looked confused and worried. But that was all she could do to save his grandmother. She no longer cared about the risks he would encounter someday.
"At least I've done what's best for Grandma. God, forgive me," she whispered.
Now she had to follow all of Keysa's orders. One of them had to resign from his job. Because soon she will be busy being the mistress of the Haditama family.
The next day, Kirana took a taxi to the Haditama family's residence, according to Keysa's request. She arrived there, hurried up, and stepped into the mansion like a palace. She was astonished to see the majesty of the Haditama family's house.
I don't know what will happen in the house. She was quite hesitant to enter the house. But she has been eagerly awaited by Haditama's extended family.
"Welcome, Keysa," Sopia said happily. The warm welcome from the old woman was enough to make Kirana feel relieved. The fear that had been haunting her for a long time disappeared when she saw the smile that appeared on his grandmother's friendly face.
Kirana just stared at the woman who greeted her. She didn't really know her, but from first impressions, she gave her a pleasant impression.
"Keysa, don't you like this house?" asked Sophia again.
"No, Grandma. I'm so happy to be with Grandma's family. I was just surprised," said Kirana.
"This is your home now. Soon, you will be the daughter-in-law of this family. Your family and ours deliberately set you up with Grandma's grandson. So that our family remains united," said Sopia.
Kirana smiled upon hearing the sweet words from Sopia. Not long after, another family member came to Kirana in the living room. Their gaze on Kirana was not pleasant; it made Kirana feel afraid of their presence.
"So this is our future daughter-in-law?" asked Helena, a young woman who is Kirana's future mother-in-law.
"I thought she was beautiful, like an angel. It turned out to be an ordinary woman," mocked Bastian, the future father-in-law.
"Yes grandma. How can you match a very handsome grandson with an ordinary girl like that? Poor Rafael," complained Helena, insulting Kirana.
Hearing the ridicule,Kirana could only be patient. She didn't expect to be treated this badly. As soon as she saw the unpleasant situation, Sophia immediately spoke up.
"What's wrong with you all? After all, she is the future daughter-in-law of this family. Please don't insult her. Don't you know, she's the grandson of the Dwipangga family. Do you want to get in trouble for insulting her like that?" Sophia asked.
Helena and Bastian could only be silent when hearing the question. They surely don't have any power compared to Sopia. They would not dare fight Sopia if they wanted the inheritance of the Haditama family.
Kirana then sat on the international-class soft sofa. Her focus was on the stuff in this house; everything has good quality. This made Kirana feel inferior.
A few moments later, a handsome man just got off the sports car worth billions of rupiah. She walked in and approached her family in the living room. Incidentally, she got a call to get home earlier from his office.
"You?" Raphael stared. "So you are my future wife?" asked Raphael.
Kirana also couldn't understand why she had to meet that man again. A bad impression made by Rafael the first time they met at that time made Kirana hate Rafael until this moment.
"Grandma, so I was sent home quickly just to meet this bum?" cursed Raphael.
"Shut up, Rafa. How dare you insult the grandson of the Dwipangga family?wipanggafamily. Be polite with her. After all, she is your future wife. Understand!"
Raphael was silent. For a moment, he contemplated He did not think that the servant was the grandson of a rich family.
"How could it be?" Rafaelmumbled
He knew that the woman in front of him was a restaurant waiter. They even had a fight at the restaurant.
Rafael looked very upset to meet the most annoying woman in his life. But again, he could not refuse the wishes of his grandmother, who had set him up with this woman.
"Grandma doesn't want to know whether you like him or not. You have to accept and love her. If you dare to resist, then don't expect you to get a penny of this family inheritance. Understand!"
"Y-yes, Grandma." Raphael didn't flinch.
Kirana didn't say anything. She knew her current position and realized that she was also forced to do that for the sake of his grandmother's surgery.
"Keysa, don't think about it. Grandma hopes you are comfortable in this family. "You will be married soon."
"Yes, Grandma."
Kirana smiled. She was quite relieved that Sopia's grandmother still cared about her. Even the rest of the family hated her so much.
After the meeting, Kirana left the house. Sopia asked Rafael to take the woman to Rafael's apartment. Because there is no way the woman will return to her home on a different island.
On the way back, Rafael looked annoyed with the matchmaking done by his family. He felt compelled to do so.
"Why would you accept this ridiculous matchmaking?" asked Raphael.
"I do not know. I was forced to do this as well," replied Kirana.
"Oh, you were forced. But how could you accept it? Are you dumb?"
Kirana turned her face toward Raphael. She seemed annoyed and really hated Rafael's attitude, which always looked her down. Unfortunately, Rafael didn't care about her feelings. Arrived in the apartment. Rafael brought Kirana to her room. Before she went home, he warned Kirana.
"Don't expect me to love you!"
***