Forced to Marry My Friend's Lover

TMX 05. Refusing

The petals of bougenville flowers fell on a patch of manila grass in the hospital garden. They no longer seem to have the power to tighten their arms to the twig. Until it makes it fall and some let the baby take it flying somewhere.

Hana and Nara sat side by side on a park bench made of concrete. Both of them were staring in the front where from where they were sitting at this time the hospital building was located in the southern wing. As well as the same blowing of the baby that had felt so cold before hit the body of both.

"Without purpose, I saw the story you created on Whatsapp. What do you need in this hospital? And who's sick, Han?"

A moment late in silence, Nara finally spoke up to open a conversation with her best friend. He really wants to know what needs this friend to be in the hospital.

"Daddy's been in an accident, Ra. He was hit by a drunk motorcyclist..."

Hana paused for a moment when her chest was filled with a huge sense of tightness. If you think about the events last night, it feels like he just wants to die because he cannot see how miserable the father is in fighting death.

Nara was stunned by the two wide-eyed balls. "Om Ndaru's accident? So, at this moment how is Han? Om Ndaru's fine, right?"

Hana let out a slightly rough breath while nodding softly. "Yes Ra, I've been treated by a team of doctors. I had to undergo surgery for a concussion."

"Yes God ... I'm sorry to hear it Han," Nara said in a sad tone. In the corner of the girl's eyes also saw clear crystals gathered there. They started falling slowly, one by one.

"Thank you so much Ra."

Nara smiled faintly. He can see from the look on Hana's face if the friend is currently in a difficult situation. Nara understands very well about how the financial condition of the Hana family. Hana is a child who lives in the midst of an underprivileged family. They even have to work hard to meet their daily needs.

Nara grabbed Hana's palm and she held it tightly. "Han, you are my best friend. If there is a difficulty that you are going through, do not hesitate to tell me. I'll definitely help you."

Hana, who was looking ahead, now moved her gaze to the side where Nara was. He who felt a little incomprehensible with Nara's words, but he could not deny if Nara's speech was like an oasis in his barren heartland. Where he found a dead end to pay off hospital bills that amount so fantastic.

"Ra, I ....."

Hannah could not continue her words. He is very afraid if anyone considers him as a person who uses the good of his own friend. I just want to feel like he is carrying that burden. Yet all will never be able to take him on a way out.

"How much Han? What is the total hospital bill for the cost of surgery and also the selection of om Ndaru?"

"Rba..."

"Han, I've been your best friend ever since we were in high school. Do you still doubt my intentions? I seriously want to help with the treatment of om Ndaru."

"Father's operations total one hundred and fifty million and I just paid ten million, Ra. There is still a shortage of a hundred and forty million."

Hana's voice rang out in Nara's ears. The woman seemed to be uncomfortable asking for help from her best friend because the cost of operating the father should be her responsibility.

"I'll help you Han. Today I'll pay all the hospital bills. But I ask you one thing for help."

Now it was Hana's body's turn to gasp. He who previously felt bad for inconveniencing the friend, at this time the situation seemed to change by one hundred and eighty degrees. He felt that his best friend was so grateful because there were things he had to do.

"Please ask about what Ra is?"

"Marry my lover!"

"What???!!!"

"Sstttt. Don't shout Han! Keep your voice!"

With a quick motion, Nara smothers Hana's mouth because the voice of her best friend is quite deafening. To make people who pass around turn their heads towards them. After Hana calmed down a bit, she again released her hands.

"Ra, are you kidding me? How could I marry your boyfriend Ra? Crazy you Ra!"

Nara herself thin while shaking slowly. "No Han, I'm serious. I'm asking you to marry my lover. But you take it easy, because it's all temporary and pretend."

Hana who still can not digest well Nara's request, is now increasingly confused about the explanation expressed. The word temporary and pretend that's what makes Hana filled with millions of question marks.

"What do you mean, Ra? A while? Pretending? What does that mean?"

"So this is Han. You have been my lover's wife for only two hundred days. After that you can get divorced."

"Crazy you Ra! I don't want to!" timpal Hana was a little emotional hearing Nara's words that sounded tickling this ear. "Wedding is a sacred thing Ra. Not for fooling around!" pula.

"The marriage you're going to have with my lover will remain sacred, Han. But the difference is there is a deal on paper. And that marriage must end when it's time."

"I really don't understand what you think about contract marriage like this Ra. I still can't do it!"

Hana immediately got up from her sitting position. He ran down the hospital hallways leaving Nara still sitting on a park bench. The woman's heart was a little slipping, not expecting her best friend to offer a game like this.

Nara who was still sitting on the park bench could only laugh softly. He still looks so relaxed and calm. Although Hana seems to shy away and does not approve of all his plans, but he is sure that his best friend will come back to see him to follow where he is going.

"We see Han, how strong you are in your stance. I'm optimistic, by noon tomorrow, you'll definitely meet me."

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Hana walked back and forth in the father's nursery by biting the fingernail tip of her index finger. The woman's heart seemed to be so furious because even until this moment no one could help her.

"G ... Why don't I just ask Taka for help? Maybe he can help me."

Hana picked up the phone that was in her pants pocket. He searches for Taka's contact number which he believes can help him in this situation. Just now Hana was about to make a phone call, all of a sudden...

I heard the door open from outside. Hana circled her gaze towards the source of the sound and soon Taka seemed to enter this room.

"Mas Taka!"

"Hai Hana, I'm sorry for coming to see Ndaru" Taka said in a guilty tone. Supposedly since yesterday he accompanied Hana who incidentally as a partner in selling in a tent stall.

Hana smiled thinly. "It's okay, Mom. I know Taka's busy. I'm the one who apologized because maybe for a few weeks, I haven't been able to accompany mas Taka selling."

Taka ruffled his original hair while giving a rough breath. This man's face looked so frustrated.

"Dam ... From today you no longer need to think about our sales in the tent stalls..."

Hana was flabbergasted with both perfectly rounded eyes. Today there were many things that he did not understand but came to him.

"I mean Taka what? Did Taka fire me?"

Taka shook his head slowly while rubbing his face rough. He did not feel up to his heart when he had to bring this news.

"My house is on fire, Han. There was nothing left but only the rubble of the building!"

"Oh my God...."

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