Forced to Marry My Girlfriend's Brother

Episode 2

The engagement day went well, but not with my heart. It feels like that bad thing has just begun, all cheering congratulate me and Bara.

"I'm waiting for your wedding invitation" said several guests to me and Bara.

"Soon," Bara replied while staring at me.

It was the first time I looked at his face, a handsome face with a sincere smile on his lips. I was quite amazed to look at the man's face. He who had realized that I was watching him came closer to me.

"What's wrong? Why are you staring at me like that" he laughed.

I don't answer, I don't want to talk or just smile. I walked away from him, but Bara took my hand. Smelling my fingers softly, I was shocked to let go of my hand held tightly by her.

"Give me a chance" said Bara still staring at my face.

"No way" I shouted as I left.

I was still with all my might holding back my grief, until the sound woke me up.

"Have wept enough, tomorrow you will soon be a bride" smiled Ardi's mother.

"Tomorrow? Why so fast?"

"The color I can't wait to make you my son-in-law" he laughed kindly.

"But aunt.."

"Chika, I know what you want to say! Understand, you and Ardi are no match. You will only marry Bara" said Ardi's mother with an annoyed face.

I shut up, shut my mouth tight, because no one wants to know my sadness right now. When the event was over I walked slowly towards the garden of the house. I saw Ardi there, sitting in the garden chair, daydreaming.

"Ardi," I said slowly.

"You? Why are you here? What are you looking for? My brother's gonna be your future husband?" Ardi didn't look at me he threw another look.

"Ardi, I'm sorry" I said, wiping Ardi's right hand.

"Let go, you don't even have any more rights over me. Stay away, you'll soon be married to my brother. Don't keep giving me hope, which will only make me more broken." Ardi wiped the tears that fell on his cheeks. My tears did not go away soaking my cheeks, I hugged Ardi's body warmly. I saw Ardi closing his eyes and feeling the warmth of my embrace at that moment.

"Why does all this have to happen to our love" said Ardi, drawing his face closer to mine. I didn't answer, but I felt the touch of Ardi's lips land on my cheek.

"I love you Chika" she whispered in tears.

I rubbed Ardi's face filled with tears, then re-embraced Ardi's body in silence. It was my last hug for my lover, the lover who will be my sister-in-law.

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The next day I woke up and I came out of the room, I stared in amazement at my house which was decorated so beautifully. Mom led me to her room, there was a fairy ready to dress me up.

"Am I going to marry her today?" ask me Mom. I don't even want to mention my future husband's name.

"Yes, take care of your attitude. Try not to cry during the kabul ijab event, if you make me worse. Just look at your sister who will bear it all," Mom threatened with her angry face.

A few hours passed, kabul ijab was spoken by Bara in a loud voice. That's a sign there's no hope for me with Ardi. I am now Bara's wife, Ardi's sister. I held back my tears, trying to smile in front of everyone. But my heart screamed out loud, rejecting all these wedding vows.

Bara kissed my forehead, she also asked me to kiss her hand my sign of respect for her. This time I did not refuse, because I saw Mom threatening me many times through her eyes.

"Now you're my wife, get ready for our first night" she smiled.

I turned my eyes away, to get away from Bara. I was so disgusted to imagine that first night was even a nightmare to me. Marrying her wasn't part of my life plan, but I couldn't turn her down.

"Come," said Bara while embracing my friendly hand.

"Congratulations to you, may you be happy with my brother" said Ardi, giving me a gift.

I stared for a long time at Ardi in front of me, then he smiled while whispering,

"Smile, you're really my sister-in-law now" she whispered.

Instead of smiling, it was tears that were as strong as I had been, unstoppable as well. I thoughtlessly hugged Ardi's body in front of the guests. I hugged Ardi's body tightly while crying hysterically, I forgot that at this time I was married and had the status of wife of Brother Ardi.

My stepmother took my hand, let go of my hug on Ardi's body.

"PLAQUES.."

A hard slap was thrown by my mother right on my cheek, it hurt so much. But the pain of this slap is not worth the pain in my heart.

"What are you doing" I said, holding my cheek that Mom slapped.

"Mom should ask you, what are you doing? You're married, why do you dare to hug another man in front of your husband?" whispered mother with a growl.

"Sorry," I said, bowing my head, not daring to look at Mother.

"Close to your husband, and do not act anymore" said Mother as she left me.

Bara approached me, gave me a handkerchief to wipe my tears.

"Don't cry anymore" she whispered slowly in my ear.

Bara led me out of the party, a gentle face with a friendly smile adorning her lips.

"I know you hate me so much, because you have to marry me. But I do believe, as time goes by you will accept my presence in your heart" Bara smiled.

"What exactly is the reason you married me? Don't we know each other?" I asked with an annoyed face.

"We know each other, only maybe you forget it" Bara chuckled.

"When? Where's?" I was really curious to wait for the answer.

"In Australia when you get a scholarship there! We've met a few times, '" he laughed.

I recall the events of a few years ago, at which time I did not know Ardi. I got a scholarship in Australia, and then I met a handsome guy who turned out to be my nationality. He's one of my seniors at the University, a friendly and kind man named Farel. I stared at Bara, comparing her face to Farel's.

"You Farel?" many surprised. She smiled as she nodded her head, gently rubbing Chika's face.

"Alfarel's mother, that's my full name" he said.

I remember back then, when I lost my wallet and all my money. This guy named Farel helped me, he gave me his savings so I could survive there.

I also remember clearly, when he had to rain to pick me up after college. Farel always said that he was worried about me, because I didn't have any friends there.

I was still staring at the man, the handsome and friendly face that Farel had. Indeed, since the beginning of meeting I never looked in detail what it looks like. Until his laughter roused me from my imagination about the good man in my old age.

"Do you remember me?" her smile.

"Yes, I remember you. You're a nice guy who always helps me when I'm in trouble. But, why do you have to do this to me? Why did you marry me, while you knew that I was your sister Ardi's boyfriend," I said rather annoyedly looking at her.

"Sometimes when you love, you never need an excuse. So do I, I have no reason for all my love for you" Bara said, kissing my cheek. As I stared, my body was unable to move as Bara hugged my body. What's the matter? Why did I let this man hug my body?

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