Sweet Scandals

Ch. 11

Irene stepped foot and entered the home, where she had been sheltering for 22 years. In this home, he grew up and developed into an independent person. For 22 years, Ms. Norma took care of him sincerely. For this reason, he does not want to leave the home just like that. There was once a couple who wanted to adopt him. But because he did not want to leave the orphanage and Ms. Norma who had been considered like his own mother, he also refused.

Since then, he always tried to avoid when there was a couple who visited the orphanage with the aim of adopting children. As a result, until this moment he is still a loyal inhabitant of the orphanage.

"Mrs ... You're home, son." Say hello to Ms. Norma as soon as Irene slaps her ass in the front seat.

"Yes, Mom."

"Oh yes, someone came. Name's Zaky. He said he was Axelle's manager. And he's already paid off this land."

"I know, Mom. We met earlier."

"Are you seriously getting married to Axelle? You're doing this for the sake of the parlour, right?"

Irene sighed for a moment. Then nodded languidly.

"But Mother, calm down. It's just a charade. Let's just say I'm acting." He said later, trying to get rid of Ms. Norma's anxiety.

"But, Ren. I'm worried about you."

"Worry why, Mom? I'll be fine. So you don't have to worry. After all, this is just a show. It won't be long."

"That's exactly what I'm worried about. Pamali loh, sacred ties are toyed with like that. It's different if you act in front of the camera. Everyone knows, it's just acting. But this one, you're playing with a sacred bond. In front of a lot of people. It's the same as lying to a lot of people. Moreover, Axelle was a public figure. I'm just afraid, it'll be bad for both of you." Bright Bu Norma at length.

Irene was silent for a moment. Digesting every sentence Ms. Norma said. It's only natural that Ms. Norma worries about it. Because this charade is a wedding charade. Their marriage will be witnessed by many people.

"Please pray for the best for me." Pinta Irene amidst the sudden upheaval. Because, it's not just Ms. Norma. Honestly, he was worried too. If what they plan to do will not work properly in the future.

But he still hopes, hopefully this play will go according to plan. It will end without causing any other problems. In other words, it will end perfectly.

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While elsewhere. In a European-style luxury residence.

Axelle stepped lethargicly towards the kitchen. His eyes were like he was looking for something. But what he was looking for was not seen before his eyes.

Crewmanuuk

The sound of Axelle's stomach rumbling was clearly heard by her own ears. Axelle rubbed her stomach while swallowing her coarse saliva. He just realized, it turns out that since then he has not given energy intake to his body. The breakfast Boni made was not the least he touched. As a result, even Boni himself who ate it without leaving a little for him.

After all, the breakfast made by Boni is not able to arouse his taste. Apparently Zaky really wanted to torture him. Where can he have breakfast with raw vegetable salad and fruit juice. It's not really his tongue's taste.

Making your own breakfast is also free. In the refrigerator there are only healthy foods. Even for a pack of instant noodles, nothing. Then how he had to fill the stomach that had been rebelling since.

"Axelle."

A heavy voice called out, turning Axelle's face away quickly. Making him look annoyed at the figure who came with a paper bag hanging in his hand.

"I brought you food." Say Zaky while putting a paper bag on the dining table. Then pull out a chair for him to sit down.

Hearing the word food, Axelle quickly stepped over. With one chair, he quickly sat down. Then he grabbed the paper bag, took out one by one food box from inside there with a smile decorating the face. For this time Zaky brought food that matched his tongue. Fast food from Zaky's favorite restaurant. Not a roadside snack. But it was good compared to the raw vegetable salad this morning.

"Tumben brought this food?" Axelle asked on the sidelines chewing food.

Not the answer he got. Except a stack of sealed paper. Followed by a piece of paper containing the schedule of his activities.

"That's script. Read, and understand the contents. Find the feeling of that story. The character." Zaky.

Axelle glanced at the pile of paper. He quietly returned to his mouth without heeding Zaky's words. Not an understatement, Zaky is like that. He knew the man's temperament well. Firm, serious, a little hard on the artist. Maybe that's the cause, until the only thing left today is Axelle. While some of his other colleagues, chose to withdraw from his care. Including Vania. Her upbringing artist who had a relationship with her.

"Shoot it after your wedding. So, don't make a mistake. Understood?" Zaky sharpened his gaze.

Axelle also understood. With ease, return to mouth. Satisfy the tongue and satisfy the stomach that has been struggling since. Axelle lives alone in the mansion. Naturally, even for the affairs of his stomach no one noticed.

While Zaky himself, chose to live in an apartment located not far from the Axelle residence.

"I've prepared all your wedding needs." Said Zaky later.

"San - di - wa -ra." Axelle protests make it clear. So as not to misrepresent this marriage.

Zaky pulled the corner of his lips, "Yes, the play. And I ask you. Treat him well."

"Just calm. I'm not a garong cat. I'll treat him well. Don't worry."

Zaky chuckled, "I know you. Look Axelle, she's a good girl. He was just stuck in an unfortunate situation."

"Tumben you're attentive." Axelle LEDK. Because he knew very well, the man was not carelessly paying attention to a girl. Unless it ...

"Don't think shit. That girl is different. He's too plain. It takes a lot of courage to be in a situation like this. Moreover, the girl was doing this charade for some reason. I salute him. Rarely is there a girl willing to sacrifice for someone else."

"But I don't think he's that stupid. Which good girl would accept this marriage charade. I became curious. Is it true that he's that stupid?" The eyes of Axelle stared blankly suddenly. Accompanied by a thin grin at the corner of the lips. A moment later Irene's beautiful face in her shadow.

For a moment he forgot the figure of Clarissa who had filled the space in his heart. The grin now changed with a smile. Highlight the eyes that were originally staring blankly, now sparkling.

I don't know what Axelle had in mind.

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Two days to go.

The news of Axelle's impromptu marriage became the latest topic in every news. Her marriage was in the public eye. Which catapulted his name. In fact, not infrequently, his marriage is often associated with the release of his new film. That said, the marriage was part of an effort to boost her popularity.

Have a special day for pretend couples who are taking advantage of each other.

Ballroom of a star hotel, suddenly conjured in such a way like a real wedding party. Which will be done in a day. Starting from the marriage contract that will be done by the idolatrous. Continue to the wedding reception to be attended by limited invited guests. Tight escorts at every corner of the hotel.

Not many media members are allowed to cover the marriage contract procession. Which went well in front of the rowdy hall. And in front of witnesses and impromptu marriage guardians. There was not even a blood relationship between them. All for formality.

"How's the witness, legit?"

"Well." Right."

Such is the formality of a marriage contract procession. Everything looks real. Somehow. But, this reality is ongoing.

After signing the fake wedding book, the groom is asked to attach the ring to the ring finger of the bride.

A moment, again, Axelle was stunned by the elegance of Irene in a white kebaya. Which is so fitting to bandage the body. Appears the beauty of her body. And a pretty face. With thin makeup and modern bun. It's beautiful in the view.

Can not deny, the innocent girl who suddenly entered his life, a little can steal his attention. Slowly it began to cause curiosity.

Axelle was even fixated, when that charming sweet smile was engraved just for her. After putting each other's rings on each other's fingers, Irene kissed the back of Axelle's right hand as a courtesy to her feigned husband.

Across the street, media covered the procession. Not many attended, besides the guests who had been determined, Zaky as the manager, Boni the assistant, Ms. Norma and the children of the orphanage.

After the wedding, Irene and Axelle take a break in a separate hotel room. Prepare for the wedding reception which will last a few hours.

In her room, Axelle took off the suit she was wearing during the wedding. Throw it originally on the bed. Followed by his body that began to feel tired. He saw the ceiling of the room. While breathing out a long breath. Trying to understand the situation.

But what came to pass, was only the shadow of Irene's face. Who smiled sweetly at that. Even if that smile is a fake.

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The sound of the door opening did not make Axelle turn away. His eyes were still faithful looking at the ceiling of the room.

Zaky took a seat on the edge of the bed. Next to Axelle, who was crumbling.

"A few hours to the wedding reception. Thank goodness everything went well." Said Zaky between his long breaths.

"You are great, my brother." Praise Axelle suddenly.

"How do you manage all this? It really looks like real." Added.

Zaky smiled faintly, "All for your sake. I even had to turn myself into a con man. But I feel sorry for that girl." The smiling face was suddenly gloomy.

For some reason, compassion always looms. This wedding ceremony idea was his idea. In a way, Zaky feels guilty. Has dragged that innocent girl into trouble.

This is just a show. Which might just end. But this charade actually changed the life of the innocent girl unconsciously. After this charade ended, what kind of status would Irene hold?

Virgin widow?

How pity.

While in the next room. Waiting for the wedding reception to arrive. Accompanied by Ms. Norma and the orphanage children, Irene, who is now wrapped in a white wedding dress, is being dressed by a professional MUA.

For many women, moments like this are the most thrilling moments. For the union of two hearts in the most sacred bond. The marriage bond. But not for Irene. This moment was a moment he would never forget. The moment when his free life was taken away.

This is just a show. But unknowingly, this charade actually leads him to problems after problems that are waiting ahead.

Hopefully he can get through it. Being in a bond, together under one roof, with strangers is not easy.

TB