Chapter 109 - Introduction

The car carrying Viona and Fernando stopped at a small forest complex on the outskirts of Ottawa, a place that still had many large trees. Fernando, who never knew the place he had come to, could only stare in amazement around his surroundings. He didn't expect to see the forest in the city where he was in power. 

"Come out, I'll introduce someone," Viona said quietly, inviting Fernando to get out of the car.

"Who is it?" Asked Fernando curiously. 

"Later I'll meet him face to face, now let's go," Viona replied as she pulled Fernando's hand to walk towards the forest path. 

Seeing his master being invited to the forest by Viona made all of Fernando's bodyguards follow them from behind. They didn't want to take the slightest risk, including Justin, who was already walking right behind Fernando. 

After walking nearly ten minutes, everyone's steps immediately stopped when they reached their destination, Fernando's hand was released from Viona's grip. Fernando was stunned to see the place he went to with Viona. In front of him was an old grave complex lined up neatly. A complex dedicated to humanitarian fighters from World War II. 

His shock hadn't diminished when he was again shocked upon seeing Viona walk into the old cemetery complex. Out of curiosity, Fernando followed his future wife's steps until finally Viona's steps stopped in front of a tomb with the names George Robert Horison and Maria Jessica Horison written on it. 

"Mom .. Dad, Anjie's here," Viona said softly. "I will be married in three days to a man who loves Anjie and now he is with Anjie," Viona added, sitting on her knees on the grave of her adoptive parents, looking down. 

Seeing such a scene made Fernando and his men feel awkward, they finally knew that they were at Viona's parents grave. Fernando did the same thing as she did. Viona smiled when she saw that Fernando was sitting next to her. Viona slowly grabbed and held Fernando's hand. 

"This is my future husband, Mom ... his name is Fernando. If you were still alive, Dad, maybe you could play chess with him, (sob) like you used to do, right?" Viona sobbed softly as she held Fernando's hand tightly. 

Seeing Viona crying made Fernando's heart rustle. He never knew that Viona had this side. Slowly, Fernando shifted closer to the tombstone that had a picture of Viona's father and mother on it. 

"Hello Dad, Mom, let me introduce myself, I'm Fernando, I promise I will make Viona happy forever. I will make her the happiest woman in the world. I hope you both would bless us," Fernando said quietly as he touched the photo of George and Maria Jessica in turn. 

Hearing Fernando's words made Viona shed her tears profusely that her face was quickly wet. She cried uncontrollably in front of her father and mother's grave. The thing that Viona always feared was that when she got married, there would be no parents or siblings to take her to the altar. Viona used to think that marriage was not important, because, for her, living as a doctor and helping others was enough to make her happy. Until finally Fernando came back to her life and constantly convinced her to get married, which made the steel defenses inside Viona collapse. 

"Don't cry anymore. Look at your puffy eyes, Honey," said Fernando quietly, as he calmed her.

"Thank you for wanting to meet my father and mother. sob sob," Viona replied with a sob.

"With pleasure, Honey. Now let's go home, it's already late in the afternoon, especially since we haven't had lunch yet. I don't want you to be sick anymore, Honey," said Fernando persuading her to immediately return home. 

Viona nodded slowly then got up with Fernando's help. Then she put two rose stalks on the gravestones of her father and mother which she had kept in her bag. 

Fernando smiled at Viona. He then walked slowly toward the gate, guiding his future wife so that she wouldn't fall because of the slippery road. 

Justin immediately opened the car door for Fernando to enter, as soon as his master and his new mistress entered, he immediately ran to his seat and soon their car left the cemetery complex of Viona's adoptive parents. 

Throughout the trip, Viona closed her eyes without a word, so that it made the atmosphere in the car become silent, Fernando only occasionally turned to Viona. He knew what his future wife was feeling. Even though Fernando knew Viona's biological parents, he didn't want to tell her, remembering what Viona had said before, plus today he saw with his own eyes how Viona really respected and loved her adoptive father and mother. 

"They must be happy there, Vio," said Fernando slowly, holding Viona's hand. 

"Really?" Viona asked quietly without opening her eyes. 

"You haven't slept since earlier, Honey?" Fernando asked back. 

Hearing Fernando's question made Viona open her eyes then smiled slightly at Fernando, which made her face look even more beautiful. 

"I'm hungry so I can't sleep," Viona answered honestly. 

"So my wife is hungry so she can't sleep, huh?" Asked Fernando quietly, holding back his laughter at Viona's words. 

"Yes, I'm hungry, he he," replied Viona, as she smiled broadly, showing off her white teeth. 

"Luke, speed up the car, your mistress is hungry," Fernando asked the driver to speed up the car. 

"Yes, sir," said Lukas obediently. He then accelerated his car towards Fernando's palace which was not far away. 

Viona smiled slightly and then leaned on Fernando's shoulder, which surprised him. He didn't expect her to behave like this with him. 

"Thank you for introducing yourself to my father and mother," said Viona quietly.

"They are also my parents, Honey, don't you forget that," Fernando said softly, kissing Viona's forehead.

"Don't disappoint me, I beg you," squeaked Viona in a barely audible voice.

"Of course, Honey. Since the first time I decided to marry you, I've got rid of the women from my house," Fernando replied quickly.

"It's not just your words that I want, but the real evidence from you, especially later on after we're married. Trust me, the tests to our marriage will come after we're married," said Viona seriously.

"I know, Honey. I won't do anything else as long as you are beside me," added Fernando, trying to convince Viona. 

Viona nodded slowly with a smile on her face. Her heart felt warm to hear Fernando's words. 

Not long after, their car finally arrived at Fernando's private palace, which he built many years ago with the results of his hard work without the help of his father, Mr. Jacob Gray Willan. 

"Welcome, sir," Tedy greeted in front of the main door, welcoming Fernando and Viona.

"Who had come?" asked Fernando quickly. He realized that Tedy, the butler, was giving information to him.

"Can't I come to my own brother's house?!" Frank shouted from the living room loudly, and before long he was seen walking towards the main door where Fernando and Viona were standing. 

Seeing Professor Frank in front of him made Viona grip Fernando's arm tighter. 

"It's okay, Honey, I'm here ..." Fernando whispered softly trying to calm Viona.

To be continued