My Cruel Husband's

Ring exchange event

Anonymous : Lovi, this is my number, Arnold.

Lovi noticed there was an incoming message notification. But not directly opened. Lovi's eyes turned to glance at Devan who was joking with Auristella.

Lovi's hand moved to open the message. He rounded his eyes when he found out that the sender of the message was Arnold. The man He had to keep away, as Devan asked.

"Mmm, uh,"

Auristella points at Lovi but Lovi is unconscious. Devan looked at his wife who was focusing on her mobile phone. Auristella called out, Lovi until unconscious.

"My Lov, what are you busy with that phone? Auris called you,"

Lovi flinched and quickly put his phone on the nightstand. "Oh yeah, why?"

Lovi's nervousness makes Devan squint. His forehead was suspicious. It's not usually Lovi like this. It looks like it is covering something.

"What are you doing? why was it so shocking when I spoke?"

"No, why did Auris call me?"

"Just call, but you're busy yourself."

"Sorry, I'm looking at a client review of my work,"

"Oh..." Devan nodded in order to believe. It is also impossible that Lovi lied. Lovi was never caught lying.

Arnold increasingly dare to show his identity in front of Lovi. He even used his private number to send a message to Lovi, not a dark phone number.

*****

"OH MY GOD TOMORROW I'M FIANCEE,"

"KADO DON'T FORGET YA!"

Jane and all her cousins made a video call together. Vanilla and Devan joined in.

Once connected, Jane immediately exclaimed like that to invite a snort from Zio who is still single.

"Obsolutely usual! don't go overboard,"

"Pity the single. Just look at people's happiness,"

"Didn't he? what is envy for? I'm sure my soul mate will be here soon,"

"Yes-yes, hopefully. I pray not to break up again!"

"So how are you preparing, Jane?"

"It's ready ninety-nine point nine percent. Just the execution. You guys ready yet?"

"Who is what?" asked Vanilla who seemed to be lying on the head board of her bed with Jhico.

"Ready gift and dress code."

"Already, I give gifts for you snacks that I just have, huh? you like to snack the same as me. Aye, right?"

"Better not to, Van. What a shame on your wife, Jhico."

Jhico chuckled at Jane's words. He gently patted Vanilla's head which of course just joked at his cousin.

"If Richard's ready yet?"

"It has to be ready. I'm ready, when he's not."

"Remember my message, Jane" John told his soon-to-be-married cousin.

"Remember what?"

"Don't bar anymore after having a husband. May your husband be as patient as Jhico in his face of his wife-"

"Hey hey! what do you mean, talk like that?"

"Ck! pregnant women are very sensitive," Jhon shook his head slowly when his speech was interrupted by Vanilla who now displays his haughty look.

"Nothing is forgotten anymore, is it, Jane?" vanilla asked, holding back a laugh. He recalled the incident two days ago where Jane forgot to prepare the clothes she would wear on her fiance's day with Richard.

"Nothing, I'm sure."

"Prepare for the first night, Jane."

Devira who also does not have a partner seduces Jane until Jane berates. "Crazy! new fiancee, Sinting!"

"It must have been impatient" Akra said

"Yes, in his heart must have been looking forward to that moment" said Nindya the wife of Akra.

"Devan, shut up. Talk!"

"I'm dizzy hearing you guys talk. Don't understand what you're talking about, either,"

"Yes, maniac!" Zio cursed the cousin who often became his enemy.

"Where's Auris?" ask Sandra the son of Akra and Nindya.

"Have slept. This look,"

Devan pointed his camera at Auristella who was lying next to him.

"Adrian and Andrean?"

"Hallo! well, someone's looking for me finally, too,"

Adrian raises his head on the camera while waving. He gave away kisses as well for Sandra and the others.

"What are you doing?"

"Main games,"

"Sit's quiet,"

Adrian was busy with his work. He did not hear his cousin's words anymore.

"Tomorrow, no one is late! keep it single, don't forget to set the alarm,"

"Yes, I've set the alarm! and don't bring the status can't it?!" jolt Devira that makes Jane giggle amused.

"Jane, you're getting married soon. Be careful about mocking people,"

"So there's a feeling like it,"

"Oh My dear. Don't sulk that way," Vanilla taunts Zio who looks to defend Devira because they're fellow singles.

"No need my darling! you already have a favorite,"

"HAHAHA. What the hell are you doing, Zio?"

"Don't forget either!"

"You're like Adrian. Gift keeps being thought out," Devan clucked lazily hearing 'kado' continues.

Adrian whose name is called turned straight away. "Adrian isn't, Dad."

"Who said? you're just like Aunty Jane. All you have in mind are gifts, gifts, and gifts,"

"Count the gift as a substitute for my marriage capital,"

"Are you planning a wedding?

"That's it! you think it's just Richard? It's crazy that I'm right like that. I also still have my pride, Jhon!"

Jane growled at Jhon who spoke as she pleased. It was their marriage, there was no way he would let Richard himself finance it all.

"Yes, so that tomorrow we can wake up early, we better sleep now."

"I am confident I can wake up in the morning. Because there's this woman," Devan said while showing Lovi who had somehow joined Auristella and she almost closed her eyes but because Devan touched her arm, she opened her eyes again.

"The family must be confident. What about the ones that haven't?"

"Aissh! I've set the alarm. I said it just now. Just relax,"

Zio to show his phone that has set his alarm. "Have you? even if I'm single, someone wakes up later."

"Okay, all our talk tonight. Hopefully tomorrow we're all healthy and able to be on my show huh,"

"Hopefully. Hye!" the others said after Jane said that.

"Ayo-ayo sleeping. Tomorrow there's a party. No playing games anymore. There can't be a little chance, you just grab the iPad huh, Adrian? did Daddy give permission?"

"Hehehehe,"

He immediately put his iPad on the nightstand and raised both hands. "I'm sleeping now" said the boy, laying down his body.

"Andrean is sleeping alone, again,"

"Why? you miss him, don't you?"

"Not really,"

"These turns look for, when nearby even fighting continues,"

"Tongue mouth because he's chatty,"

"Hey is self-aware. That chatty one is you. Andrean--"

Devan nodded slowly. He immediately shut Adrian's mouth to stop talking. Auristella and Lovi had fallen asleep so comfortably. Auristella embraces her Mommy as well as Lovi who gives warmth to Auristella through affectionate embracement.

As always. Boy with boy and girl with girl. Devan hugged his second son while patting his back slowly to quickly fall asleep.

*****

Jane, Rena and Raihan, and both parents have gone to the venue for the ring exchange event.

Jane prepares herself at the show. "You're being quiet like this. Nervous huh?"

"Yes, it still feels like a dream" Jane replied with a faint smile on Rena. Jane is currently in makeup and almost done.

Jane's parents entered the room. They met but there was no communication. Because Jane's stiff, so are they. Jane talks more with her uncles and aunts Rena and Raihan.

"There will be no more little daughters, father,"

"I'm no longer small, Dad."

"But you've always been a little princess, father, Jane."

Jane smiled bitterly. Little princess, but rarely noticed. "Thank you for everything and pray that I can have an eternal marriage like you,"

Jane got up after her make up was done. He hugged his Mom and Dad. Let their attitude care less about Jane, still they are angels sent down by God to present Jane in this world.

Jane still loves them even though they are sometimes upset because they are busy themselves, while she feels more loved by Rena and Raihan.

"You haven't really been handed over, but I've been crying all night,"

Jane took off her hug and wiped away her father's tears. Rena who saw their warmth was made full. Familiarity that rarely happens. And lucky in the moments when Jane will let go of a time of solitude, there are still warm moments that can be one part of the sweet memory in Jane's brain about her parents.

"Don't cry. Dad's happy, isn't he?"

"Happy, but as hard as your heart may be, you will still cry if your daughter is to be owned by someone else,"

"I belong to the family, yours."

"Although Dad never showed you how much he loves you, trust me, I always wish you all the best,"

"Mama too, Jane. Forgive me for not being a perfect mom. Get away from you when you're down, and don't care. But your name has remained a part of your prayer all along,"

Jane had experienced psychiatric problems and both her parents were getting away, especially her mother. It is like being ashamed to have a child who is mentally disturbed.

*****

Joana, Ganadian, Aurora, and Jane's co-workers were also invited. Not only Aurora, but many other models were invited. Because his job as manager of Vanilla made him have a lot of relationships with models.

They all blend into one. Even Vanilla, who is usually very sensitive to Aurora, a fellow model and also a friend in her husband's past, now seems relaxed talking to Aurora.

Maybe because today was a happy day so their mood was happy too.

Change rings is done. The photo together is also done. It is time to enjoy the meal while having a warm conversation.

Jane who appears so graceful is endlessly holding her most beautiful niece, named Auristella. The boy also looks very charming. On his head was a small crown. In addition to Jane, Auristella is also the center of attention. Although his face had rarely smiled maybe because he felt uncomfortable in the crowd, but still people were anxious with the youngest child of the couple Devan and Lovi.

"You soon, Joana. Have you seen Jane's show? are you getting sure?"

"Ishh, Vanilla don't talk like that."

Vanilla chuckles at Joana who is always reluctant to discuss marriage.

"Are you seriously getting married, Joana?" ask Ganadian. Vanilla looked at her boyfriend with a soft look.

"What curious. You haven't got the invitation yet?"

"Indeed already-"

"Not yet!" Joana looked at Vanilla sharply. What invitations to send. He tried hard to cancel. Until every night he had trouble sleeping because he thought about his fate.

"Who will marry whom?"

"His childhood friend,"

Vanilla's like Joana's spokesperson. People ask Joana, but she's busy answering.

Richard with his friends. Jane is busy with all her friends. They give their duties in accompanying guests.

"Aunty, Mommy's been looking for Auris since. It was brought here,"

"Mommy already knew that Auris was with Aunty,"

"Yes, but don't go far! Aunty can't kidnap my sister,"

"Who wants to kidnap? basic, weird!"

Ganadian was very worried about the boy. Without hesitation, he gently patted Adrian's head. "Bro, acquaintance first" he told Adrian, holding out his right hand.

Adrian received the hand. Then they shook hands in cool style. "Adrian, Bro."

"Your God Adrian,"

Jhico could not help but laugh when Adrian was so familiar with Ganadian. Like their age.

"Looks,"

"Oh, Aunty Jane's friend?"

"You think?"

"Friends, because invited."

"Aunty, leave Auris to Mommy,"

"Let's just go, Adrian. She's not crying," Vanilla forbids her. As long as he was calm, why should he leave it to Lovi? let Lovi enjoy the time without Auristella. He noticed since earlier, the wife of his brother was always trying to make Auristella's mood improve. Auristella became fussy and frowned since the event began and guests began to arrive. Before it started, he was very enthusiastic. Especially when brought to the front of the mirror by Lovi, he looks very happy with his appearance.

"But Mommy's looking for him!"

"Huh all right, where's your Mommy?"

"Either lost where. Aunty find it for yourself,"

Jane gets up and her place is taken over by Adrian. The boy purposely told Jane to leave subtly so she could sit down with Jane's friends.

"Where's Auris, Lov?"

"Together with Jane. I was just looking for him and it turns out they're hanging out with Jane's partner. Auris looks comfortable, so I'll just let her be with Jane first,"

Devan nodded. Again he was curious about Lovi who focused on his phone.When he stole a glance at Lovi's phone, his wife seemed to avoid.

Lovi did not want Devan to read the warning message he sent to Arnold who still stubbornly contacted him constantly.

Arnold: Why can't I talk to you? we haven't seen each other in a long time. Is it because of your husband?"

Lovi: You call me too often. I'm married and I don't want to make my husband misunderstand me. I hope you can understand my words.

"Who did you send a message to?" devan asked while looking at Lovi with squeaking eyes. He is increasingly suspicious of Lovi who since yesterday always created this kind of gelagat if he finds it busy with a cellphone.

"Honest!" Devan pressed that one word. Although he knows Lovi never lies, but somehow for now he feels that Lovi is hiding something from him.

"I'm honest, Arnold called me again. I told you, don't get too close to me. We can still chat but---"

"I don't allow you to have the slightest chat with him, Lov."

"But there's no way I'm breaking off communication just like that. I don't think it's a problem once in a while, not often."

"It can't be at all!" Devan is hissing sharply in Lovi's ears. His ruthless aura begins to look like a predator ready to pounce on his prey.

"You can block the number with your own hands, right? or am I the only one doing it? Get your cell phone!"

Lovi immediately hid the thin object behind his back. He felt that Devan was overreacting. He is not happy when suddenly cut off communication, especially Arnold was once close to him.

"Lov, I can do anything for you to listen to me,"

"Devan..." Lovi shook her head while whining. "Give me a reason why you're like this to Arnold?"

Devan was silent but his eyes stared at Lovi sharply piercing until Lovi was silenced. Seeing Devan's current gaze, Lovi recalled her past. Devan often looked at him like that and afterwards he would be yelled at and hurt.

Lovi sighed as he shook his head slowly, He tried to erase that memory. The fear is still the same as before, where Devan is still in the form of a demon, not an angel who loves the family as much as today.

"Can't you give me a reason?"

Devan silently sighed his shoulders indifferently. "Okay, you challenge me,"

"What do you want to do? hurt Arnold huh?"

A slanted smile rose on Devan's lips. One of his eyebrows swooped sharply.

"Now? not before. I don't know later,"

"Devan you can't be the bad guy anymore!"

"From then until now I haven't changed, Lov. I'm only good to the family, if you want to know that."

"No! you're good to everyone, not like you used to be." argued Lovi.

"The rules remain the same. Whoever is good and doesn't look for trouble, then I'll treat them well. And vice versa,"

"But Arnold isn't evil!"

"Yes, he's good. That's fine, but you sure as hell?" devan's question made Lovi who was silent this time froze. How do you convince yourself and Devan?

"I need to communicate with him and make friends again so I can judge him as good as he used to be or not. But I guess, nothing has changed from him,"