Marriage Should Not be Love

Of love?

You say you're sorry but it's too late now, so save it, get gone shut up. 'Cause if you think I care about you now, well boy I don't give a f*ck

- Dua Lipa -

Lala passed away leaving Juna who was now crying regretting her attitude first.If time could be replayed she would soon marry Lala without being asked, she would gladly take her wherever she likes, he said, take him to gather with his friends and proudly introduce himself as his lover.But that is a regret.

He only realized now, there was no girl like Lala his lover, patiently faced his selfishness, understood all his bad habits, and never demanded anything from him, and Juna was so stupid to waste it.

Juna shed his tears.She did not care about the gaze of the person who passed him.Lost the aura of a bad boy who had been proud of him changed with lamentation.Senakal-malakal men, men, they still choose a good woman to be his wife.For Juna, Lala is the one.

* * * *

A few minutes earlier, Lala had sent a short message to Adit, telling him she was riding there.

Not how long a man sat beside Lala without saying a word.Lala turned to look at the man.The man who now looks like his world has collapsed.His face looks cute.The man is silent a thousand languages.He does not even dare to look at girls next to him, his eyes were blank straight ahead.

It felt like Lala did not need to ask this man because it was clear from his appearance, he was not okay.

"I'm getting married" said Lala breaking the silence.

Adit immediately turned his head, looking into the eyes of the girl next to him.It is clear he was very surprised at what he heard, but he still did not make a sound.

"Marry Denise, live your life well."

Adit is still mute.No words can represent his feelings at this time.He grabbed Lala's cheek, rubbing it gently while continuing to look at his face.The composition of his happiness is abundant when with this girl.Slight physical touch with him can make his world return to normal, even if only temporarily.

Adit tried hard to hold back his tears.There is no point in crying because this girl still will not be his.

"What's with that guy?"

Lala shakes.

"He's your subordinate at Plaza Z, just a regular employee."

"But you don't love him" Adit replies.

"It doesn't matter anymore now.Even those who marry for love too many end up with adoration and separation.Now it's important he loves me and wants to accept me."

How hypocritical I used to insist on not being betrothed on the grounds there is no love.And now I eat my own words.

Adit inhaled a deep breath.It felt so heavy for him.He continued to stare softly at this girl.

"I really can't do anything?" ask Adit if there is still a little hope for him to be with Lala.

Adit stood up from his seat. "I have to go." Lala knew Adit was holding back her tears and this made Lala not have the heart.

"You don't want to hug me?" lala asked with a choked voice.He was also holding back his cries.

Adit turned around.There is no way he did not want to hug this girl he loved so much.He stretched his hands and grabbed Lala's body.They love each other but there are only tears in every meeting.

"Take care of yourself Bang ..."

Adit releases Lala's embrace.She goes by wordlessly leaving Lala alone there.No crying sounds, only tears keep dripping down Lala's cheeks.

Meanwhile, there was a pair of eyes that had been watching Lala.The owner of these eyes who would soon become Lala's husband.

Nova walked up to Lala who was still teary-eyed.She immediately sat down beside Lala.

"You love her?" ask Nova suddenly.

Lala turned her head.She did not realize there was already Nova beside her.She wiped her tears and lowered her head.There is no point she covered everything from Nova.

Lala nodded.Water her eyes drip back.

"You can be with him if that's what you love him for" Nova said. "You can cancel our wedding.I don't mind," Nova continued calmly.

Lala looked up at Nova's eyes deeply.There was no anger on her face.She said it as if it did not hurt her own feelings.

How I was so stupid not to see your sincerity all this time.I was too busy hoping for something uncertain, to not see any real love in front of my eyes.I love unconditional, unconditional love.

"I chose you.I will still marry you," Lala replied steadily. "Do you still want to accept me?"

"As long as you are ready ... " Nova smiled sincerely and wiped away Lala's tears.

* * * *

Lala's wedding day has arrived.Lala already does not want to know the news of Adit or Juna.She will only focus on Nova, her future husband.She will slowly learn to love the man and accept him as she accepts Lala.

Lala looked graceful wearing white kebaya.She was accompanied by Mbak Dina, Riris and also Anjani in her room waiting for the groom to come.Of course, anxiety enveloped Lala's feelings.Well if Nova did not come to marry her.

"She must have come" said Riris to calm Lala.She knew exactly what Lala was thinking.

Lala just nodded reassuringly to herself.