The Marriage Order

Heart Groaning

I looked straight at the door of the study when it suddenly opened. Kayla stood in front of me. Mengulum his sweet smile. He then walked towards me.

"Sheryl, I'm sorry I came all of a sudden. I want you to be the first to know this news," he said as he sat in the chair.

Viona who was escorting him from behind immediately turned around leaving us. I looked at Kayla's face with a smile that was no less sweet.

"So what news made you so excited to come to my office?" my many.

"Relijan .... He invited me back into a relationship. I'm so happy!" Kayla closed her eyes tightly while clenching her hands in a frenzy. He also showed a big smile showing his rows of white teeth.

They back in touch? Is it because I told him to yesterday?

"I'm happy, Kay," I said.

"Later tonight at Bar Oh I'll have a little party to celebrate this. You should come yes. Take Baruna along."

"Baruna couldn't come. He's on business abroad."

"Oh .... Well a pity .... What if you come?"

"I? By yourself?" I asked while pointing towards my own face.

Kayla nodded then said, "Just calm down, Reynand will not come. You don't have to be as lazy as you were yesterday."

"Hmm .. okay. I also seem to need a party."

"of course. Just counting the days to the wedding day must be very stressful," he said still with a smile.

"Yes, Kay. Send me the address. I must have come."

"Okay, I'll wait. I hope you really came. It's ten o'clock." Kayla got up from her seat and hugged me and kissed both cheeks. "Sorry to interrupt your time" said Kayla as she walked out of the room.

"Be careful" I said, waving my hand.

I sat back and remained silent. I don't know why I was a little disappointed to hear his words, but I quickly ignored them. I told him to, I should be happy. Besides, he won't bother me anymore.

Drrt-drrt-drr!

My phone is shaking on the table. Brother Baruna called me. I answered his call.

"Darling, what are you doing?"

"Checking sales report."

"I'm at the hotel. Don't forget lunch. It's one o'clock."

"Yes, I must eat."

"Am I bothering you? Your answer is like you're not in the mood**."

"I have a lot of work. Can we just keep it up later?"

"Oh .. yes already. I'm sorry I interfered."

Baruna then disconnected her phone. I was breathing. I shouldn't be like this. I get angry without explaining why I am angry. But my heart hurts too much.

I'm back at work on the table. Check some reports that have been entered on the deadline, as well as reports on some sales targets that have been achieved.

Wh-tok-tok!

The sound of knocking on the door sounded. I got up from my seat, immediately opened the door of the room and found Papa standing before me.

"Can you come in?" tanyakanya.

I'm nodding. Papa then sat down and looked me seriously. I looked back at him with eyes that were no less serious. He must have wanted to talk about the Marriage Order Agreement.

"Sheryl, Papa heard everything from Reza. Papa knows you are disappointed to learn the contents of the covenant between our family and the Asyraf family. However, Papa should have told you this a long time ago so that you prepare yourself. Papa admits that Papa, Mama, and Reza were wrong. We have agreed to give yourself up as collateral for our debt, but rest assured that we do not carelessly hand you over to just any man. Baruna, he's very sincere with you. Don't you throw our mistakes on him."

How do you know he's really sincere and has no other intentions? Being the heir, maybe?

"How can I trust him? What you do is based solely on treasure. Papa, I'm disappointed. I didn't suspect it at all. From the beginning I thought this was just a normal matchmaking that anyone could do without any frills of debt and heirs" I argued.

"My son, however, Baruna is the heir. He's an only child." Dad looked me in the eye sharply.

"But he has a big brother!" I was half screaming.

"You're starting to pay attention to the big brother?" ask Papa.

"No, it's just that I feel unfair if only Kak Baruna is the heir. Mr. Reynand is also Om Anton's flesh and blood."

Why would I defend Mr. Reynand? It was already outside my power.

"Sheryl, the heir issue is none of our business. Married or not married to you, Baruna is still an heir. It's just a matter of time. Don't think silly!" Papa looked at me with an annoyed look.

"Papa, this is outrageous, isn't it? How can you guys ...." I hung up my sentence. My tears are flowing again.

"It's free to talk to you who's still emotional. You think about everything. If you still want to be filial, never try to resist. This company is the stakes." Papa stood up and walked out of my room.

I was crying so much. Putting your head on the table. My room was a silent witness to the sadness I felt. However, I could do nothing but accept all of this.

I love Brother Baruna. I shouldn't have to take this up, right? We just got married and lived happily. Forgetting treasures and thrones. Go to far away places just the two of you. Hey .. I remember, he said this once. He took me to another country to start a new life. Is this the reason behind his words? Is he really sincere?

The word sincere became a burden to me. If he is sincere, then what about me who has no standing? I feel so worthless.

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Reynand PoVs

I sat alone in my work space. Today, I was desperately trying to avoid meeting with Anton and Baruna's father. I am so happy to meet those two people. However, from the news that circulated, Baruna was not in place. He went abroad. The wedding day is getting closer. He should have taken a leave to prepare himself.

Suddenly, my brain was on Sheryl. Since yesterday I met and kissed her, I have not been able to escape from the memory of that woman. Her warm kisses stirred the soul and made my heart melt.

If only we could have met earlier, would we have been together? I'd love to call her, but what if she turns me down again? I decided to choose Kayla. Yet the memory of Sheryl continues to haunt my precious moments.

What about the map? Has he read it? If you have read it, how is he doing now? Should I ask him further?

I shook my head. Wiped out all the thoughts that popped into my brain. I can't care about her anymore. As stupid as his choice. As stupid as his response. I can't care because he said that he has chosen to be happy with Baruna.