My Sister's Candidate Becomes My Husband

CAMS - Up 22

I didn't expect Papa to suddenly mention this topic of conversation. I thought Papa-in-law didn't have to explain anything to me because no one in this house approved of my marriage to Deon.

"And your sister Please, she was very happy when she heard you would be her sister-in-law. But he can't come here because he's currently on T island doing research with his college friends. Please promise me another day he'll come greet you."

I don't know if what Papa-in-law said was true or not but for sure my heart was deeply touched for him. She explained to me what Mama-in-law and Sila did so as not to come to my wedding, whether this was true or not but I was very happy to hear it. Because Papa-in-law's attitude showed that my presence was quite appreciated.

"It's okay, Pa. Let me come first to greet them." It's only natural for a daughter-in-law to offer herself, right?

"Rain," We're now standing in front of Papa-in-law's car.

I'm staring.

"If one day you feel exhausted then don't hesitate to give up, son."

My two festering eyes could not help the shock in my heart.

The father-in-law continued, "At that moment stop being stubborn and think of yourself. Go as far as you can to heal your wounds. Don't let anyone know where you are because they don't really care what you feel. Only you know it and only you feel it. Papa doesn't want you getting sick when the day Deon and Almira get back together arrives. Please think of your heart, son."

I clenched my hands together and tried to form the best smile possible in front of my Father-in-law. There were so many words of gratitude I wanted to say for all his attention but my throat felt dry.

I can't say anything.

"Listen to what your father said because in this house only he understands you the most."

I closed my eyes, nodding my head weakly while smiling bitterly.

"Then Papa comes home first, son. Say hello to your parents."

I kissed the back of Papa's hand in-laws politely,"Well, Pa. I'll pass it on to them. Papa be careful on the road."

My father-in-law smiled at me, he rubbed the top of my head before getting into the car and disappeared from my sight.

It is still clear what my father-in-law said to me earlier. When one day I was really tired of all this, he asked me not to hold back and go to a distant place to heal the wounds.

This matter I've been thinking about since last afternoon. If Deon dropped the word divorce on me, then I would go to a place good enough to heal my wounds. Or maybe I'll stay there and promise never to show up in front of Deon or Almira again. I don't want to disturb their relationship because God has given me a chance, so I shouldn't be greedy.

Right, don't be greedy Rain, think of your heart ahead.

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Me and Deon didn't stay long after Papa-in-law left. I don't know what Deon brought from Almira's room but I know it must be very valuable to her. I didn't say anything to it and as a wife, I didn't mind either because I didn't have room to voice any objections.

I know that they must be grieving for Deon's misfortune to waste his time marrying me.

Mama didn't want to talk to me, and Aunt Mei and Aunt Lara never stopped reminding me that this marriage wouldn't last long, they said I shouldn't take advantage of the situation or interfere with Deon and Almira's relationship.

While Papa, he only asked me to take care of myself and take care of my health.

Ironically, their attitude and actions show that I have absolutely no place in this marriage even though I am only the wife of the Deon series. Siri's wife, is only siri's worthless wife.

These words I loudly implanted in myself so that someday when Deon and Almira were together, it was time to get back together, I will not be too heartbroken or at least my heart is more than ready to accept all these realities.

"We're not going to the main house?" I was nervous after gathering the courage to ask.

We are currently on our way home. I thought we were going to stay in the main house of the Deon family like the rest of the family but the road we were currently on was not heading towards the main house.

Where would we go if not to the main house?

Deon raised his eyelids without even glancing at me.

"The main house should only be occupied by legally married family members."

"Oh.." I'm squeezing both my hands in shame."I don't know." I said honestly. I was quite shocked to actually hear Deon's direct answer.

I had absolutely no idea if there would be such a rule in the main house. And without Deon to explain again I've understood that my position is not entitled to stay in the main house.

Haah, unfortunately. He decided to marry me and he decided to marry me in series. All day long I had no chance to feel angry or voice protests against him or anyone else because to them I was the guilty one.

Disappointed, I admit it. But real love is so strange because I can still breathe a sigh of relief after being treated this cruel by them. My heart and mind kept saying,

It hurts, but it's okay. He may hate me, but it doesn't matter. And he may not love me, it's still not a problem for me. During my time with Deon, during my stay with Deon, and as long as I could see him as often as I could, I could bear all the pain.

Look how stupid I am. For a feeling of love I have to pay this much, ah.. I wonder if I still have a pride in their eyes?

Don't answer because I know the answer myself. It's heartbreaking, I'm heartbreaking.

Sighing deeply, I carried my gaze staring outwards. Looking at every building we passed while arranging my feelings to calm down again.

Once it calmed down, I brought my gaze back to Deon.

"Then..Where are we going?" I asked purely out of curiosity.