Arrives

14 Weddings

I stood stiffly in front of the wedding altar looking at everyone who was looking at us. I saw my future husband smiling at me.

I let out a long sigh then displayed my best smile for this historic day.

We take an oath of loyalty. After that we officially became husband and wife. Everyone applauded happily looking at us as their new King and Queen. I shed my tears.

"You moved?"asked my husband to hold my shoulder slowly. I nodded then smiled as best I could, as sweetly as possible, as happily as I could until the pain in my heart could be covered. I looked down weakly.

"Happy father is sure you will be a wise King and Queen" said the middle-aged man, a former King and now my father-in-law. He gave us blessings as well as my mother-in-law, my father and my mother. They gave us blessings that prayed for our lives and they all looked happy.

Am I the only one lying?

I'm the only one lying. I lie to look happy. I'm the only one who's unhappy. Feeling disappointed. But I couldn't put it all together, put on a real expression, put on a heart so disappointed. I really can't.

I put a happy smile on everyone. I try not to be selfish even if this really hurts. I should be able to be happy and accept this bitter reality roundly. I cannot disappoint my people. Yes, my people should at least be happy. I'm their new queen.

"I'm really happy" I lied covering up the tears of grief running down my face. Everyone stared at me smiling.

Am I too good at the show?

Or those who never understand me. Forced. I was forced to marry her because my parents forced me to strengthen diplomatic relations, she said.

I rubbed my fake tears and then smiled broadly in front of everyone.

I want time to help me accept reality and help me to love someone I never loved before.

Husband, I'll try to love you.

My parents and in-laws, I will try to accept this.

My people, I will keep you calm and happy. And

My love, I'm sorry I'm gonna try to forget you.

Kringgg Kringgg Kringgg

I woke up from my dream because of the ringing of the alarm clock that entered my ear space. I pressed the nekan so that the ringing stopped.

I then sat down and yawned. I came down from my bed and stretched my muscles. After that I rushed to the bathroom to get ready to go to school.

"What dream should I have?"

***

"May I go!"

"Yes, heart of hearts, yes,"

I waved my hand at the mama who stayed in the doorway and then she walked into the house. I walked around sneaking while glancing out the fence of my house. Is Daniel there.

There's no who it turns out to be

"Tumben doesn't exist yet. Did I set the alarm to get to ya?"

"Kim!"call someone. I looked surprised.

Is that Daniel? Wasn't it! that's Rangga.

"Bareng same I yuk," he asked.

I was going to go on my own on my bike. But since someone gave me a ride why should I refuse.

"Can."

I got on the bike after wearing the helmet that Rangga gave me. After that we immediately went to school.

"Daniel where?"ask Rangga.

"Gue doesn't know either" he replied slowly.

Along the way we just chatted talk lightly discuss about exams, study, University even portfolio tasks collected h+ after exams. Also about the road plan of education in class twelve. I can't wait to walk.

Arriving at school Rangga invited me to go to the cafeteria first for breakfast. I agreed and went to the cafeteria with him.

We both sat at the cafeteria table in the corner of the room. Rangga then went to order food. While waiting I play my phone.

I opened the phone contact and then quietly looked at a contact that read girlfriend. That's Daniel's number and his name is still a girlfriend. I smiled thinly.

"Gue really can't believe he's an ordinary spirit" I muttered while shaking my head in confusion. He said if he was a high-level spirit, could do anything, could read my mind and hear my inner voice. I really wonder who this is. Daniel's arrival was awkward in my life.

She wanted to protect me but pretended to be my girlfriend. Now I turn to my necklace and smile.

Thank you Grandpa for giving me such a sweet guard

I laughed softly. Until I remembered that he hadn't met me, who had even come to me, now there was none. I'll call her instead so think about it. I pressed the number and put it in my ear.

Truly I still cannot accept if he is a true spirit of totality disguised as a human being. Got a cell phone and even a motorbike does he also have a home?

sorry the number you are going to cannot be contacted try a few more moments.

"The number's off" I tried to call him again but all I heard was the same voice from the operator. I'm getting a little worried.

She where?

***

"The "Kingdom of Alphetis has now turned into a large and advanced state. We really should be grateful to be able to live here in peace. Far from the word war and outdated."I noticed the history teacher who was speaking loudly in front of the class. While listening to it I opened the page in the printed book.

Then stopped in a courtyard containing a photo of a pair of men and women who were standing side by side wearing royal clothes. And they look good despite their age.

"Well, be my son. The task of the portfolio that you will give is to write about the history of the birth of the Alphetis country you can search on the internet or even books in the library. Collected a few days after the exam. And now I'm gonna give you a grid of exams, for the secretary please help me write them on the board."

I prepared his notebook to write the grid of the exam. After that my eyes focused on the photo. I looked into the eyes of the two people in the photo. That face is like the one I know.

"Nina how do I know them?"I nudged Nina's body then pointed at the photo using the tip of the ballpoint pen.

"Yes Lo knew it was the first King and Queen of Alphetis and they also made a revolution in Alphetis" Nina wrote. Yes I know they were the first King and Queen of Alphetis but I feel familiar. I don't know, I'm trying to remember their names.

But I still forgot, probably because I didn't really like paying attention to history lessons.

I haven't written at all I'm still curious about the photo. I then saw the writing below the photo that usually shows the identity of the photo.

The first King and Queen of Alphetis. Their time really brought change. King Firlangga and Queen Ravanya they are irreplaceable.

Oh yes King Firlangga and Queen Ravanya!

***

"Stop hurting yourself by making it look like your love is coming back to Daniel. Stop wasting your time here you should come back and replace me immediately. As immortal as our lives, we have limits and can die. So don't waste your time."

"I'll be King when I have a Queen with me."

"She will never be your queen. And I have chosen a queen for you."

"I don't want to be King without him and Queen besides him. And father has no right to hinder me, let alone to have your man scaring him."

"You're really stubborn Daniel. I just don't want you to be disappointed."

***

TBC....