The Marriage Order

New Round

Kayla PoV's

Today is my day off. There's no schedule from my manager Anita. I asked him to take a break anyway. The world of modeling has long been my passion even though it was initially opposed by both my parents who are entrepreneurs and reliable business people.

Reynand's apartment was so deserted. Just me alone. Sitting on a sofa while changing cable television channels. Very tedious.

I picked up the smartphone next to me. Check out the entertainment news lately. News about me failing to get engaged.

I took a deep breath and slowly exhaled. My heart aches to remember Reynand's rejection of me. Not to mention the shame and anger that both my parents felt. Makes them very angry if they find out I'm still meeting Reynand in secret.

I think this happened because Sheryl suddenly appeared in her life. A new secretary comes from a wealthy family.

At first I thought he was the one who had teased Reynand, but over time I began to understand that it was Reynand himself who was after the woman.

Arrggh ...thinking about them makes my head hurt.

Our relationship was based on a blind date arranged by our parents. Although it had only been about two months, I somehow fell in love with her so much.

I looked at the smartphone screen, pressed the green button for the phone. Today I will ask Indira to accompany me here. There was a long dial until he finally picked up my phone.

"Hello, Kay. What's up?"

"Can you accompany me at Reynand's apartment?"

"Apartment Brother? What are you doing there?"

"Ehm .. This morning I brought him some food. But he left me to go to work. Now I'm here by myself. I'm bored," I explained to him.

"Sorry Kayla, I'm busy. Today was full of meetings. How about you call Sheryl? I hear you're friends now."

"Well, what a pity. Sheryl huh? Hm .... I'll call him."

I ended my call. Glancing towards the wall clock that already showed ten o'clock in the morning. I tried to call Sheryl.

"Sheryl, are you busy?"

"No. I'm not working today. What's up, Kay?"

"Can you accompany me now?"

"May be."

"I'm at Reynand's apartment. Can you come here?"

"Huh? What if we go to the mall? We can shop, maybe?

"May also your idea."

"All right, I'll get ready."

"Okay, do we meet there?"

"I'll wait."

I turned off the phone, rushed up from the sofa, then grabbed the handbag on the table. Rushed out of the apartment unit.

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Reynand PoVs

I stepped into Baruna's room. Looking for the financial report file that I returned yesterday because there are some points that I think are not appropriate. His room seemed empty considering he was taking a day off.

I stepped into the soft seat behind his desk. Lean back and head up looking at the ceiling.

Suddenly the door opened, poking the face of Mr. Wicak who stepped in to approach me.

"Sorry Mr. Director, you should not just enter the room Mr. Baruna," he warned.

I looked at Mr. Wicak's face, raised my eyebrows and quipped, "What's the use of an assistant in front of the superior room?"

Mr. Wicak took a breath, gasped in shock at my stern question. He lowered his head, "I just left the room to go to the toilet for a while. Is it not okay, Mr Director?"

"You should lock an empty room when the occupants do not enter the office. Good thing I came in, if someone else how?" I looked at his face fixedly. Makes her feel more guilty.

"I'm sorry for being careless for leaving Mr. Baruna's room unlocked. If I may know, what is the need for you to enter Mr Baruna's room?"

"Ah .. I searched the completed financial statements file. Yesterday I asked Mr. Baruna to fix it because today the file will be used for a meeting with someone from a financial consulting service agency. Something is wrong with this company. The use of his personal needs was too much. I also ask for a report on the details of personal expenses that have been used from the beginning of the year to the present."

"Good, Sir. I'm also sorry sir because yesterday Mr. Baruna did ask me to double check the report, but because it was late in the afternoon so I haven't had time to finish."

I nodded in understanding then glanced at the watch in the hand that already showed at half ten. There was still an hour and a half before I met the person from the financial consultant.

"Well, I'll give you an hour to finish it. I'll wait for you here."

"Ba-good, Sir. Thank you for your time. I'll finish it soon." Mr. Wicak turned around to leave me.

I glanced at a green map lying near me. Soon, I grabbed the file and opened it. I widened my eyes gasp as I read the title of the file inside.

The Marriage Order Agreement?

I read carefully and carefully line by line the sentences listed there. Nothing in that deal makes sense to me.

Tell me this is a joke! How can a marriage be equated with debt? How much debt is it? Sheryl, what about her? Does he know about this too? And again after the wedding, Baruna was the one who had been decided to be the only heir. In any way, your goal will not be achieved. What was the reason they made such a ridiculous agreement? Is someone's life a game?

Question after question fretted through my mind. I was so surprised to know this. I hurried to grab the map and walked out of the room.

"Where are you going, sir?"

"I'm going to my room. Please, the report will be submitted there."

"Ready, Sir!"

I stepped up quickly. My chest feels tight knowing the written agreement. Everything that became my good judgment towards their respective families suddenly evaporated just like that. Nothing is to be trusted. Only a great show was there.

What kind of families are they? One sold his daughter, the other bought him. I can't let this happen. Especially if it's about Sheryl.

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Baruna PoVs

I pulled my car over in front of the lobby of Mall X. He said he was going shopping with Kayla. Because today is on leave, I can take her anywhere.

"Thank you, honey. Pick up later, yeah."

"I can't come?" tanyaku pouting.

"Are you really coming? You will be bored. I'm just the two of you with Kayla."

"Hmm .. well I won't be coming. I'll just pick it up" I said, taking out a black card from my wallet. "This ... wear it as you please."

Sheryl looked at me in surprise, then smiled and rejected the card I gave her. "I still have money, honey. I don't think I have the right to use your money."

"You're going to be my wife and I'm forcing you now!" my firmness.

"For a long time you look like someone" he said, holding back laughter.

"Do you remember Reynand, the forger?" tanyaku.

Sheryl speechless. Again my words were on target.

"Why is it always associated with him? Your jealousy scares me." Sheryl was weaving her mouth, sulking.

I smiled as I ruffled his hair, "Receive this card, that way you will appreciate me as your future husband."

He took my card with a beautiful smile. I took off my seat belt and kissed her forehead.

"I love you. You just need to remember that in your head."

"I love you too, dear."

"Call me when it's over."

"Yes, honey." Sheryl opens the car door and enters the lobby of the mall.

I drove my vehicle back out of the courtyard of the mall. I'm very happy. Nothing can stop my happiness now.

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Kayla