Novan came bringing various crops to Diana's house. Indeed, every rice harvest or any garden harvest, he always brought some for his lover's family. It could even be said that Diana's parents never bought rice because before it ran out, Novan and his parents would give them more.

It seems Novan's family has also agreed if their son will marry Diana later. After all, they have known each other for a long time and loved each other. Diana also doesn't work at all and has no intention of working abroad even though she has a high school diploma that might be useful for applying for jobs.

This beautiful girl with dark skin prefers to stay at home rather than be busy looking for work here and there, unlike her older sister who already works at that very large shoe factory. Her salary is also bigger than just staying at home without any work at all.

Who wants to give two million rupiah per month if you just stay at home, at least that's what Ria thinks. She really couldn't stand staying at home, so as soon as she graduated, she immediately looked for a job, while Diana preferred to wander around aimlessly looking for entertainment so she wouldn't get bored at home all the time.

"Look at your sister, now her salary has increased." Deni spoke up as the eldest brother.

"So what? I never asked for her salary," replied Diana casually while stirring the rendang.

"Yes, you should work, don't just wander around unclearly!" Deni was annoyed with his youngest sister.

"Even though I'm wandering around, I never asked for your money, Bro!" Diana was annoyed because her brother was being talkative.

"You ask for Novan's money! He's just a boyfriend, if it doesn't work out, you'll be embarrassed because you've spent so much of his money," Deni snapped, very angry with Diana's behavior.

Diana was furious but didn't dare to speak again because she might be slapped. She already knew how harsh her brother's nature was, so it was better to just keep quiet even though she was very upset. It was always Ria who was praised as a hardworking child.

"Ria is always the one praised, even though I never asked for her money!" Diana grumbled.

"Your brother is giving advice, you shouldn't keep asking Novan for money," Mrs. Hasnah also advised her daughter.

"Novan is not a rich person, poor him working hard and you ask for his money." Pak Bujang also spoke up.

"I'm not the one asking for his money! It's Novan who gives me money, I never begged him for money," Diana insisted.

The parents could only sigh because they were actually ashamed of Novan's parents. Rice and all other necessities were always given to them. Even Diana still asked Novan for money. If they were married, it wouldn't be a problem, but they were still dating and all their needs were taken care of by Novan.

"Then you better just marry Novan!" Pak Bujang said firmly.

"What are you talking about, Dad?!" Diana was annoyed at being told to get married.

"Your father is right, Diana! If you are married to Novan, then it won't be the talk of the town even if you drain all his wealth," said Mrs. Hasnah.

Clang.

Annoyed because she was constantly being lectured by her parents, Diana slammed down the spoon she had used to stir the rendang. She was no longer in the mood to cook, so she threw it away and immediately left with a very angry heart. Luckily, Deni was no longer watching. If he knew that Diana had slammed the spoon, he would definitely have beaten his very stubborn little sister.

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Who wouldn't be tempted to see the handsomeness of a native Javanese man with his charming smile? But no matter how beautiful the woman who tempted him, he was never interested because his love was only for Diana. No one could replace Diana's position in his heart. For four years, the girl he was going to marry had reigned there.

Although to be honest, Mrs. Romlah didn't really like her son's future wife. This was certainly because of the rumors circulating that Diana very often asked for money for all sorts of needs. They were still dating and it was already like this. What would happen later if they got married and she became his wife?

"Mom, don't be easily influenced by people's words. Diana has never asked me for money at all," Novan tried to calm his mother.

"Then where did your money go? All this time you've been working on your own land, and at night you still work overtime!" Mrs. Romlah wanted to see her son's money.

"I put it in the bank, Mom!" Novan lied. He didn't have any savings.

"Let me see your savings then, you have a balance or the amount of your money in the account book," forced Mrs. Romlah again.

"Just leave it, Mom! That's Novan's money too, you already have your father to get money for you," said Mr. Hasan, coming to mediate the argument.

"Mom doesn't want to ask for his money, Dad! Just want to see if Novan still has money," explained Mrs. Romlah.

Mr. Hasan could already see from his son's behavior that something was wrong, so as much as possible to prevent them from arguing again about the money that Novan earned from working and selling the harvest from his fairly large rice field.

Novan had been given his own rice field to cultivate. One harvest would earn him a lot of money. It wouldn't run out if he ate it alone because Novan still ate with his parents. He actually only used his money for cigarettes or to buy what he wanted, but the bad news that kept circulating made Mrs. Romlah annoyed.

"Then just marry her. Of course, if your money runs out, it's for your wife," said Mrs. Romlah.

"Diana is not ready, Mom! Besides, she is the youngest child in her family, how could she get married before her two siblings?" replied Novan.

"So many excuses, it seems that Ria is better than Diana!" Mrs. Romlah was annoyed.

Novan just kept quiet and couldn't argue because many people had said or praised Ria for being better than Diana, but Novan's love was only for Diana.

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The sweet, dark-skinned girl sat alone, annoyed by her parents' constant nagging for her to get married. She still had two older siblings, neither of whom had any intention of getting married. Strangely, Bu Hasnah and Pak Bujang never pressured Ria and Deni about marriage, so they remained unbothered.

In truth, Ria and Deni were not troublesome. Deni already had a partner and planned to marry his sweetheart later that year. Meanwhile, Ria was still single and focused on earning her own money rather than relying on a partner, especially one who was just a boyfriend.

Unlike Diana, who spent a lot of money and relied on Novan for her needs, taking everything from rice to other necessities. This habit had become a topic of gossip among many people, who suspected that if they broke up, Novan would feel very disadvantaged.

Although Novan himself didn't feel exploited by his girlfriend, his parents would surely object to the money and goods Diana had spent. Moreover, Diana's manners were considered somewhat impolite for a Javanese woman, who were known for their strong etiquette.

"Sorry, I made you wait. There was a queue for your order," Novan arrived, bringing Diana's food and drinks.

"I thought you weren't coming because you were bored with me." Diana put on a sad face.

"What's wrong, Honey?" Novan stroked his lover's head.

"I'm dizzy from hearing the neighbors' gossip, and now Mom and Dad are affected by their words," Diana complained.

"Don't worry about it, the ones living our lives are you and me," Novan comforted her, not wanting Diana to feel down.

"But Mom is always angry because I accept money from you," Diana said, looking downcast due to the pressure from everyone, including her parents.

Diana sighed heavily. She was upset because she saw nothing wrong with it. Novan was giving her money and other things willingly. It was as if Novan was already supporting her like a wife, even though they were just dating.

"How about we just get married?" offered Novan, who was ready to be a husband.

"Are you crazy, Mas? Uda and Kak Ria aren't married yet! Do you want to give a wedding gift? Besides, I'm not ready for marriage, it's definitely complicated," Diana rejected her lover's proposal.

"It's not that complicated, it's just about understanding each other," Novan insisted slightly.

"No! I can't get married now," Diana refused stubbornly.

"Okay, if you don't want to get married yet, I won't force you! Let's wait until you're ready." Novan smiled.

His handsome face, the one that drove many crazy, could soothe anyone's eyes. But no matter how beautiful the girl who approached him, Novan always rejected them because he was devoted to Diana, the woman he had loved since high school. They had been together for four years now.

"Mas, are you planning to go to the city? Do you want me to get you anything?" Novan offered, kissing the head of Diana, who was leaning against his shoulder.

"No need, people will only gossip about me more," Diana refused with a sour expression.

"See, you're still thinking about what people say when it doesn't bother me," Novan tried to persuade his girlfriend to cheer up.

"Actually, I want that one gold set. I saw many of my friends wearing it," Diana whispered.

"I'll look for it tomorrow, we can video call so I don't get the wrong one." Novan was always capable of fulfilling Diana's wishes. This was what Bu Romlah disliked about their relationship.

"I'll transfer the money to you later," Diana pretended to offer to pay.

"What are you talking about?!" Novan pinched his girlfriend's cheek playfully.

"I'm afraid people will dislike me even more!" Diana stomped her foot in frustration.

Novan was amused by his girlfriend's behavior, so he hugged her tightly to calm her down. When Diana acted like this, she just wanted to feel adored by her lover, and she would always want more. Novan didn't care what people said as long as Diana got everything she desired.

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Ria came home from work, exhausted. She had taken on an extra shift. She should have been home by five in the evening, able to relax or rest, but instead, she opted for overtime and arrived home at eleven at night. She was a workaholic and would rather stay busy than sit idly at home.

"You should have told Uda if you were coming home late so I could pick you up," Deni said worriedly, knowing Ria was a young woman alone at night.

"It's only eleven, and it was crowded earlier, Da!" Ria replied, taking off her shoes.

"You shouldn't work overtime so late, Uda worries about bad people," Deni said, showing his concern for his sister.

"God willing, nothing will happen. They all know us," Ria smiled tiredly.

"Knowing someone doesn't guarantee they have good intentions, because we never know what's on someone's mind," Deni pointed out.

Ria smiled. Deni was very attentive to her, unlike with Diana, with whom he was always bickering. Diana's stubbornness whenever she was advised often made Deni's blood boil. Ria, on the other hand, was calm and collected.

"You're only nice to Kak Ria," Diana appeared, her face sour.

"Good people deserve good treatment. Unlike you, who always talks back when given advice," Deni retorted immediately.

"Uda gives advice that's too deep. Outsiders shouldn't interfere in matters of the heart," Diana argued.

"You're just a gold digger who only knows how to ask for money from your boyfriend!" Deni snapped.

"See, that's what I mean, you're stingy with your own girlfriend, so you're upset when Novan gives me money or things!" Diana remained defiant.

"My girlfriend is not materialistic like you, she earns her own money." Deni was starting to lose his temper.

"Just admit you're stingy and that's why you don't give her money!" Diana countered.

"Hard work makes money more enjoyable!"

Ria finally spoke up, and the two immediately fell silent. When the calm one spoke, everyone else, especially Diana, would quiet down.

Diana was using her motorcycle for a ride alone tonight because she was bored just staying at home and there were always comparisons between herself and Ria. She was very annoyed because Deni kept praising her second sister who was so calm in her demeanor that many people praised her and many people liked her.

"If Ria's skin was dark, no one would look at her, she's only better than me because she's white!" Diana was annoyed all the way.

Ria was indeed whiter than Diana and many praised her, while Diana was dark but sweet. Even though she was dark, she was very pleasant to look at so that many also liked this one.

It's just that Diana's character was not good because she could never accept input from anyone, even her parents' advice was only considered null and void by her. Diana felt that whatever she did was right, people only knew how to blaspheme.

"What's the point of working, I already have money even if I don't work!" Diana stopped at the side of the road and ate snacks.

Her bad habit was spending her lover's money. Although Novan was sincere about giving it to her because of his great love, it was not something that could be called good because Novan's parents did not agree with it, unless Diana was married to Novan, then it was entirely Novan's responsibility.

"All alone?" greeted the man who was eating snacks by the roadside.

"He's so handsome!" Diana screamed inwardly in admiration.

"Why are you spacing out, what are you thinking about?" the man sat down next to Diana.

"Oh, nothing, I was just surprised you wanted to say hi to me." Diana smiled shyly.

"Of course I want to, I can't let a beautiful girl like you go unnoticed." the man cast his deadly spell.

"You're something else!" Diana was even more embarrassed to hear it because she really liked to be praised, especially by a man like this.

"I'm Beno, what's your name?" Beno held out his hand, wanting to get acquainted.

"Diana."

Beno smiled happily because this girl welcomed his acquaintance. He had to take a step forward so that Diana wouldn't get away. He was very fascinated to see Diana's very sweet smile with her straight white teeth.

Looking from his appearance, Diana certainly didn't refuse, because Beno really matched her type, not physically but from the form of wealth he had that made Diana's materialistic soul tremble wanting to drain a lot of his wealth which must have been a lot.

"What did you take here, are you really alone?" Beni looked around.

"I took a motorcycle, I'm really alone because I'm looking for fresh air," Diana replied.

"It's a shame that such a beautiful girl has to be alone." Beno returned to his sweet words.

"Who are you with?" Diana replaced the question to see Beno's background.

"I'm alone too, I'm in the black car over there." Beno pointed to his car.

Diana cheered inwardly because people in this village, if they were already driving a car, they must be rich, there was no longer any doubt about that, because if it was just an ordinary person, they would ride a motorcycle or an old bicycle.

Novan doesn't even own a car because he only owns a few plots of rice fields. Even though Novan's economy was higher than Diana's family, this girl was born from a less well-off family. but her style was truly extraordinary, it was Novan who had been financing her until she had a lot of jewelry.

"If you can have two, why have one." thought Diana, who had bad intentions.

"By the way, won't anyone be mad if I chat with you?" Beno began to fish in that direction.

"Who's mad?" Diana pretended not to know.

"Your boyfriend, for example." Beno glanced at the girl who was eating the fruit slices.

Diana shook her head with a smile, giving the impression that she was very sweet and calm, even though in reality she was a great player who was ready to wreak havoc on the hearts of any man. Beno was ready to be drained of his wealth by Diana, because Novan had experienced it but was not aware of it and didn't want to let go.

"Can I ask for your number?" Beno took out his cell phone, Diana's eyes sparkled seeing the expensive object.

"Hmmmm, actually I don't have a cell phone right now because the one I had fell into the river yesterday so I can't use it anymore." Diana lowered her head in embarrassment.

"How come?!" Beno was surprised because he felt sorry too.

"It was an accident when I was playing with my friend, so it's still being repaired." Diana smiled again.

It was a smile like this that could weaken a man's faith when he looked at it. Beno also smiled sweetly at the girl he had just met and pulled Diana a little further away from the street vendors so they wouldn't be heard.

"What?!"

Diana was shocked when Beno whispered something in her ear. She wanted to refuse but the price of what she wanted to buy was quite a lot. Wow, everyone would be very shocked if Diana suddenly had an expensive cell phone that many young girls and mothers would kill for.

"Bu-but I'm still a virgin." Diana said softly, a little scared too.

"Really?!" Beno was rather surprised to hear it.

"Yes, I've never had sex with any man." Diana nodded, who was indeed still a virgin.

"Maybe we can try, I'll give you extra if you are indeed still a virgin." Beno again tempted with money and iPhone.

Diana also thought for a long time because she was still hesitant to make a decision, because she was afraid that if she was married to Novan later and suddenly she was no longer a virgin, Novan would be very disappointed. Moreover, her boyfriend's money was running out on her, but the temptation from Beno was also extraordinary so it would be a shame to refuse.

"I'll wear protection if you're afraid of getting pregnant." Beno tried to persuade.

"Buy the stuff first then we'll play." Diana agreed.

"Okay, let's go find the counter so you can choose." Beni agreed with Diana's words.

"Then what about my motorcycle?" Diana couldn't possibly leave her motorcycle.

"Yes, you keep riding your motorcycle and I'll take the car, you can follow me from behind." said Beno.

Diana had hoped to be invited to ride in his car, but it turned out that she was told to ride her own motorcycle. But it didn't matter because later what she would receive would be a lot.