The Bitter Sweet Marriage

Chapter 17 - Marriage is not for playfulness

Hana invites Candra to go under the bridge, where the street children she usually feeds. Now they are there. Seen a lot of children sitting there with a mat.

Candra was surprised, how could this dirty and slum be used as a shelter by the children? Are they not sick? Directly fight with the dirty? The clothes they were wearing were also so shabby. Because of this, Candra could not say anything. He only saw Hana interacting with the children.

Hannah called the children to get food.

"Kids come together, brother bring food for you."

The children ran towards Hana. They lined up neatly waiting their turn to get the rice box. After everyone has earned their rights. Naya follows the children while carrying a rice box intending to eat with them.

Candra looked astonished and confused. Hana immediately grabbed Candra's hand to follow her.

They arrived at a field with grass so lush. They sat there with nothing.

All the children were eating voraciously, they did not care about how things were going around. There is compassion in Candra's heart. How can a child who should be busy playing and learning even busy looking for work to eat.

"Thank you brother. My brother was always good with us. At least since we knew my sister. We can eat well even if only once every two weeks. It was like eating in an expensive restaurant" said one of the children.

Hana was moved to hear it. How not? He grew up in an orphanage. He does not know who his father and mother are. Their fate is the same as theirs. It's just that he's more fortunate to still have a place to shelter.

If Hana had a lot of money, Hana would have created a foundation for abandoned and incapacitated children. He wants to help those who do not have family.

Candra didn't touch her food at all. He looked at the children who were eating well. Then his eyes moved to look at Hana.

What else is he always doing?! I alone who was rich from birth never shared anything with others. He who is just an ordinary person, even often shares.

Hannah felt someone watching her. He asked, "Is there something on my face? Until you see me as much as I can?"

"No," Candra replied briefly while directing her gaze in the other direction. He was really embarrassed to be caught looking at Hana.

By noon, Hana and Candra return home. As always, they will become strangers if they are at home.

"Can this marriage not be as it should be? Although it all started with coercion. I really want the perfect wedding. Where the two understand each other, love, respect and maintain each other's trust. Can't my marriage be like that?"

Hana monologues to herself while reflecting. He saw his reflection. Ordinary appearance without the slightest makeup polish. The clothes worn are simple. It's very different from a real famous CEO wife.

"Although there is no love in my heart, I seem to have started to like it. This liking shouldn't be wrong, because he is indeed the person I should like. But, what if this love even develops and fosters love, it will definitely be difficult for me to forget it. Especially if the person he loves returns. I'm sure I'm gonna be blown away by Candra."

"Huftt ..."

Hana gave her rough breath. Talking about love wins is complicated. Like there is no end. Falling in love, many people should avoid it, because falling is painful. However, it is the word love that changes everything that has fallen back up.

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A few weeks later, Hana and Candra went to Abraham's house. Mama Dona asked them to have dinner together.

Have them there, of course the play began. Hana's hand was pampered in Candra's hand. Although this marriage was forced, Candra certainly did not want to make her parents disappointed.

Now, they have gathered at the dining table with various food menus. Hana took rice and side dishes along with vegetables into a Candra dish. Seeing that, made Dona's own mother squash and directly mocked her son.

"Duh, who already has a wife, now if you eat someone has taken it," led by Mama Dona.

While papa Candra, she ate quietly while continuing to glance towards Hana.

Adam, for some reason when I saw Hana, it was like I saw you. Is my feeling really not wrong? I hope you call me back soon.

The meal was finished with a simple conversation. It turns out that the simple chat in question is a chat about a husband and wife relationship.

"Is there any sign of life in your stomach, Hana?"

Getting such a question made Hana surprised instead of playing. How could there be any signs of life in his stomach. If touched, he has never. Even he and Candra just slept in separate rooms.

"Yet ma."

It was not Hana who answered but Candra. Hana breathed a sigh of relief because of that.

"You can't delay having children. Because there are so many out there who want children but can not have children. You should grow crops often."

Mama Dona's words were really to the point. He spoke without censoring his words.

"Yes ma, anyways if it's time. Hana's pregnant too" replied Candra again.

When's the time to come? You don't even like me.

"Yes yes yes. Your sister has returned to the country where she studied. Mom was lonely at home. You guys should come here a lot, yeah" mama Dona's pinta.

"Yes ma, we will come here often" replied Hana.

From then on, only Dona's mother invited them to chat, papa Abraham just fell silent and listened. Now he starts to open his voice.

"Hopefully even though your marriage both began with compulsion, but you can live the married life as it should be. Love can grow over time. It is enough to accept that now there is someone who is beside you. There is someone that you must love, respect and recognize his nature. You don't have to pretend in front of both of us. Because papa can see your play."

Finished saying that, Abraham got up from his seat and walked towards the room.

Is my acting less promising? Until your father-in-law finds out about me and Candra?

"Listen to your words, Mama also hopes that you can accept Hana in your life. Marriage is not for fun. You are bound by promise. You must keep the promise you each have made."

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