The Marriage Order

Go home

Monday has arrived. I should have gone back to work today. However, what you want to say, my body has not fully returned to health. I still have to rest even though today the doctor has allowed me to go home. My mom is packing the things she wants to bring home.

Drrt-drrt-drr!

My phone vibrates on the nightstand. I'll pick it up right away. A call from Baruna.

"Darling, sorry I couldn't pick you up today. There's a meeting early in the morning."

"Yes, it's okay. I get it, honey."

"Who picked you up?"

"There's Brother Reza. Today he will be late to the office. Papa has allowed it."

"alright. Be careful on the road. I love you."

"Yes, honey. I love you too."

Baruna's sister hung up. I helped Mama clean things up.

Suddenly a beautiful woman entered the room. I widened my eyes to see that figure. Kayla walked up to me.

"Good morning!" said.

"Kail?!" I saw him not believing.

"Yes, who do you think you are?"

"Do you know where I'm being treated?"

"From Rey," he answered. She watched me who was also watching her not believing that this beautiful model could have time to visit me that only croissant bread crumbs were meaningless. "Why see me like that, Sher? I'm really sincere about visiting you."

"Ah no, it's just that I can't believe that a top model can come specifically to see me."

"You're doubting our friendship?"

"Oh come on Kay, I'm serious. I know your schedule is tight" I said and turned to Mama. "Ma, meet Kayla, Mr. Reynand's girlfriend."

Mama rolled her eyes at Kayla. He left his activities for a moment. Looking at the beautiful woman with a smile then hugging her.

"It's nice to meet you Kayla. Aunty did not think that Reynand's lover was so beautiful as a model" he said.

"Mama, she's a model" I laughed.

Kayla who heard what I said and laughed. Mama turned her head towards me with a red hue of embarrassment because she didn't know at all.

"Maybe I'm not famous enough, Sher. It's okay Auntie, no need to be ashamed like that. I am also ordinary. By the way seeing you guys packing like this, are you going home yet, Sher? Is it healthy?" tanyakanya.

"Yes. I'm tired of being here. I've been better."

"Thank God. I don't feel good about seeing you late" he said in a disappointed tone.

"No problem, Kayla. You can play at our house today."

"I really want to, but soon I have a photo shoot." Kayla looked at her watch.

"It's been busy. It turns out that Mama is indeed uninformed if there is a model as beautiful as this," said Mama.

"Here is Auntie, don't praise me too much." Kayla smiled as she gave a package to Mama. "So morning I was baking cookies for Sheryl."

"God! No need to bother Kayla. Reynand was so lucky to get a future wife like her, wasn't she, Sher?" Mom looked towards me.

"He ...m ... Ma," I answered.

Why do I feel so weird like this hearing Mama say that?

"Tante was too complimentary. Baruna was lucky to get the beautiful Sheryl" Kayla said.

"Yes but Auntie's son can't cook like you. You should play at home often. If you need to teach him how to cook. Let her know how to serve her husband later."

"Boleh Aunty. Later if the schedule is empty I will definitely come," he smiled. "Oh yes Auntie, I say yes. I'm gonna be late." Kayla hugged Mama and I took turns.

"Thank you for coming, Kay."

"Later I'll call you, Sher," he said, turning around and leaving us out of the room.

My mom and I continued our work. Reza then went in to help lift things. I saw her face that was so cold and serious when I saw her lately. Ever since I was hospitalized, he rarely came to see me. I don't know what's wrong with him.

Not long after, we were in the car. The highway looks lonely. Brother Reza glanced at me then raised both corners of his thin lips.

"Why see me like that, brother?" I scrunched my forehead in wonder.

"none. I'm sorry I scolded you yesterday" he said.

"Oh, that's a long time ago. I've made up with Baruna."

"I already know what's going on. Don't try playing with fire behind him!" said seriously.

I'm speechless. I don't know why I suddenly didn't have the courage to say it.

Sheryl, you're not playing with fire, are you?

"Goodoo. Keep the words Brother. You're just his." Brother Reza's face looks firm when he sees me. It scares me a little.

I'm nodding. Mama who saw our debate just kept quiet did not comment.

The time showed at eight in the morning when we arrived at the courtyard of the house. I opened the car door and rushed into the room. Put myself back on the bed. Kak Reza's words really made my heart a little uncomfortable. Not long after, I fell asleep.

The wall clock showed me at eleven o'clock in the afternoon when all of a sudden my phone rang. I was shocked to wake up from my sleep. Dizziness suddenly strikes. I looked at the phone screen, got a call coming in there. A call from Mr. Reynand.

What else did he call me? I have no business with him anymore.

I then lifted it up. His heavy voice again filled my ear hole.

"Sher, are you home? I came to the hospital and the nurse said you just came home."

"Yes, I just arrived. What's up, sir?"

"I want to meet you. I have something to say."

"Tell me over the phone."

"The marriage you're going to have is a conspiracy."

"I already knew it was a conspiracy. Both of our parents did match us."

"It's not that simple, Sheryl. You should know that ...." Mr. Reynand did not continue his words. He just said it with fire.

"What?"

"Ehm .. how should I say it? It's best not to say this over the phone."

"Tell me! I don't want to meet with you."

Wh-tok-tok!

There was a knocking on the door. I glanced at the door. Ignoring the phone for a moment.

"Sorry, Sir. We'll just keep it together again."

I immediately hung up the phone and opened the door. Mama came to bring me a tray of food. He came in and put the tray on the table. Then he sat on the edge of my bed.

"How are you feeling now?"

"What feeling, Ma?" I scrunched my forehead confused.

"Look at Kayla."

"There was nothing strange when I saw him. She's so pretty."

"really? Looks like Mama missed something."

"I mean Mama?"

"You look at it a little jealous when Mama praises her."

"Of course, I'm Mama's son. Suddenly Mama praised him in front of me."

"Not only that. You're not interested in Reynand?"

The deg!

Mama, where are you going to take this conversation?

"Why talk about him? I don't understand the direction Mama's talking is."

"Mom knows you like Reynand. You also do not become strange if you like two men simultaneously. It's humane. However, if you want to serve us, choose Baruna. He's more than enough to be your husband."

The deg!

Mama knows my heart that deep?

"I never said I had a choice, Ma. From the beginning, didn't you guys manage my life? I'm going through everything because of your request. With Brother Baruna I am happy now."

"Goodoo. Do not let your feelings oscillate in an uncertain direction. No matter how much you deny it, Mama knows what you're thinking. The mother who gave birth to you."

"Mrs ...." I hung up my sentence.

"What's up?"

"Thank you for saying this. I do need support from Mama" I said with a smile.

My mom hugged me so tight. I returned his embrace as well. He then released his embrace while wiping away the tears that fell from both corners of his eyes.

"Excuse us" he said slowly.

A sentence that slid from his lips kept me from thinking. He looks sorry and depressed.

What is there to forgive, Ma? I'm happy now.