CARA

Wedding Night

Pinangan of course well received by both parents, considering with Anjani out of the house, the problem will be reduced. Not to mention the prize offered is also a big betel prize. Anjani herself was too shocked to know that the man was really asking for her. He was not even given time by his family to consider the marriage decision. Again, if he did not want to, would Anjani be able to refuse? Oh, of course not, she's a girl.

When the party returned with a proposal received, Raden Mas Adipati Reksanegara had approached him and said, "Kangmas wait for your presence, Anjani."

Shit, nothing yet, the man had already used a friendly word on her.

And so, day after day passed quickly. The wedding is prepared little by little, starting from the determination of the good date to get married according to the Javanese calendar to arrive at spreading the invitation. During that time, Anjani still lived in his own family home and he did not get any letters from Raden Mas Adipati Reksanegara, even though Laras and Rara always got letters from their candidates. Not to mention the pressure of Kangmas Surya who always tried to trap him. This time the man was more cunning and courageous. The man continued to try to rape her, to the point that Anjani asked Yu Marsinah to sleep with him in his room, so afraid of him.

A few days before the wedding day, Anjani cries, not willing to leave Kangmas Arya and Yu Marsinah. Anjani has repeatedly appealed to Rama to allow him to bring Yu Marsinah along with him. However, Rama did not give him certainty. Anjani can already imagine how lonely her life will be in her new home after marriage. Like a bird in a golden cage.

As death comes unexpectedly, so does the marriage of Anjani. In a horse-drawn carriage, Anjani and his parents attended the wedding which took place at the main house of Raden Mas Adipati Reksanegara in Sleman - which later also became his home. When Anjani's horse carriage arrived, all the invited guests were already waiting for his presence inside. Several distinguished guests were present, both from the indigenous groups as well as from the Netherlands.

Anjani then wore a white kebaya and pulled with cantile flowers that adorned her hair. Various wedding rituals have been passed by Reksa and Anjani. The celebration lasted until the afternoon. Before the celebration, Reksa and Anjani took pictures together as their wedding photos.

And the night that Anjani was so afraid of arrived. Before entering his bridal room, Anjani was prepared in advance by the female courtier in the residence. His body was watered by the flower water, scrubbed and given incense. Her hair was also treated and arranged in such a way. The female servant in the residence was on average aged just like Yu Marsinah - middle-aged. Some are young and even small.

Yu Isma was a female courtier who was on special duty to care for and accompany him while in the duchy. The woman was the same age as Yu Marsinah, yet was more stocky and more serious. When all the preparations were finished, Anjani squatted down towards her bridal room which was located close to the front porch. Anjani looks back and finds Yu Isma still watching him from afar.

Anjani clucked with an overwhelming sense of reluctance. So reluctant, instead of continuing her squatting path to her bridal room, Anjani prostrated herself on the floor. Yu Isma looked puzzled looking at their new mistress. The mistress remained in the same position, making Yu Isma even more confused and panicked in her place.. Yu Isma immediately ran small towards her new mistress. Tidying the flowers in Anjani's hair that was already irregular, because of the unexpected prostration movement.

"Ndoro Ayu must hold. Just tonight," said Yu Isma of concern.

Anjani just nodded helplessly and walked back to the squat with Yu Isma's lead. Yu Isma thought her mistress was too tired, so she could act so weird. Yu Isma knocked on the high teak door, because she saw the mistress leaning on the door instead of knocking on it. Yu Isma had met several brides who were as reluctant as her new mistress. It's just that other women will cry all night until the eyes are swollen and rebellious as much as possible. However, his new mistress instead looked like a person with no life intention.

The door opened and displayed the raden that had released its blangkon. Reksa looked at Yu Isma in confusion, when he saw the middle-aged woman also crouching in front of the door of her room. "Ndoro Ayu seems tired, Raden," said Yu Isma.

"Are you tired, Anjani?" asked Reksa slowly with her gentle tone as possible, trying not to scare the girl below. However, Anjani remained silent and stared at the floor with her weak gaze.

The absence of an answer from Anjani made Yu Isma panic, because it was brash and unethical behavior. Gently grasped Anjani's shoulder, then whispered softly, "Raden asked, Ndoro Ayu. Should be answered."

Despite the whisper, Mutual can hear it clearly. Therefore, he immediately interrupted the courtier in a slow tone, "No need, Yu"

Muta suddenly bent down and brought Anjani into his carriage easily. Anjani widened her eyes in shock when she realized she was already in her own husband's arms. He reflexively wrapped his arm around Reksa's neck in an awkward motion. Anjani's cheeks are red. It's too intimate. He had never been touched by a man this intimate. Anjani could even feel the powerful grasp of Muta in his body. Not to mention, the man's fragrance was now also attached to his body.

"Nuwun, Yu," said Reksa, before pushing the teak door back shut.

"I can walk alone, Raden," Anjani said as she lowered her head, not daring to look into Reksa's eyes.

"Kangmas, Ni," Mutual replied, correcting Anjani's words gently. "You've officially become my garwa."

"I can walk on my own... Kangmas," Anjani repeated as she cleared her throat.

"You're angry, because Kangmas proposed late to you?" asked Reksa with a funny smile, while sitting himself on the edge of the bed, leaving a considerable distance from Anjani.

"Sir, Kangmas" Anjani replied as he was with his heart pounding.

Inevitably, Anjani knew she had to sleep with her husband, as he assumed the responsibility of bearing offspring. It's just, Anjani is still very uncomfortable, as well as frightened. Anjani knew she was going to be raped tonight by her own husband.

No. she was not raped.

His parents sold it indirectly to the man in front of him, hence he was the man's property now. The man in front of her could treat her as she pleased and Anjani should not refuse her. Again, at that time rape in marriage is still something consensual, just because it is clear status.

Muta grabbed Anjani's pinky then smiled looking at her. "Our touch is only this, indeed" muttered the mysterious Mutual.

Anjani understood the man's intentions. He pulled back his pinky reluctantly, then said, "Kangmas don't have to waste time talking like this" Anjani said blatantly with his sharp, yet gentle tone.

"If Kangmas wants to fuck Anjani now, just as Anjani fights back, Anjani is no match for Kangmas." muttered Anjani with his serious face, looking into the man's two calm eyes. Anjani's eyes began to tear up, filled with fear and anxiety. "The gold will always win. This fight is in vain. Therefore, Anjani only asked for one thing."

Tears fell on Anjani's cheeks as she tried to brace herself, uttering a sentence that felt so poignant on her tongue. If she had the power to reject the man in front of her, Anjani could not have possibly pleaded for something that was rightfully her, as a good woman.

"Take it slow" Anjani's great-grandson again. "Treat Anjani as a human being and appreciate Anjani as a woman. Anjani won't fight, so please don't be rude."

Anjani's words clearly slapped Reksa more than he thought. Muta never expected Anjani to be that scared of him and thought of him as a selfless bastard. As a normal man, Mutual certainly has a passion for Anjani. A natural attraction both sexually and mentally to his current wife. However, no matter how passionate Reksa, he does not like to force others to obey him, because he is not a coward or a virtuous animal in the breeding season.

"Kangmas won't fuck you tonight, Ni" said Reksa, trying to calm Anjani down.

Muta smiled again, then hooked her pinky on Anjani's little pinky. Putting it together, it was as if the two were making a promise. Touching Anjani as little as pinky is enough for Muta. Enough to convince Anjani if he loves the girl and is willing to wait for her. That simple touch actually speaks more about the feelings of Mutual, than just the words that come out of his lips.

"Treat Kangmas as the person you care about, Ni and respect Kangmas as your husband. Kangmas did not ask for much, therefore, please believe in Kangmas," said Reksa again repeated Anjani's previous words, but in a different way. Anjani looked up with her surprised face. His eyes met with Reksa's calm gaze.

The hook in Anjani's pinky came off, but the man instead clasped his hand in a very soft manner, as if Anjani's hand was a diamond. Muta stared at the back of Anjani's hand for a moment, while spitting his thumb there. Muta lowered her head and gave a long, gentle kiss on the back of Anjani's hand.

"Good night" said Reksa before pulling his hand from Anjani's hand, then standing from his seat. The man immediately turned around and walked out of the room, leaving Anjani in his disbelief.

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