The Marriage Order

S2 Between Sad and Happy

Baruna PoVs

I sat on the edge of my bed, called Sheryl and asked her for an explanation for the news I read online. The scandalous news of Reynand and her betraying me and Kayla.

He was silent for a long time not answering my question. The feeling of anger, disappointment, and sadness mixed into one into the heart resulting in a very tightness and pain. How could they do something like this to me.

"Tell me the truth, Sheryl! Don't make me feel bad about you. I'm your fiancee and your future husband. Don't I have a right to know what happened?" ask again.

He replied, "Right. I did indeed do that with Mr. Reynand, your own stepbrother. However, I was drunk back then and I wasn't pregnant. That's what's wrong with the news!"

This time I was speechless. Many times I let out a long sigh, swallowing all the disappointment and anger that she was not being honest with me. The breath that hunts the claustrophobic leads me to the last words for her.

"Sheryl, I'm sorry I had to say this over the phone, because we couldn't meet. Our relationship is quite up here."

"No, Honey. I really want to be with you. I–,"

I cut his words, "Really, more than two months is the happiest thing. Maybe, our time so far can not make you really love me to have to share it with other men. Your future is yours from now on."

"No! Nah! Don't be like this–,"

I interrupted him again, "You have disappointed me enough. I think I'll be the winner in a minute. Marry you and be happy forever. But the truth is not like that."

"Take me away! I don't want to be with that guy, Say–"

"Good bye."

I decided. Only by phone. Then shed tears of sadness. These are the umpteenth tears that I shed for her. For years, disappointment. Is something wrong with me? I always try to be the best. To be what my family wants. But it was never a dream for him. Shortness ... pain .. hate .. that's all I feel right now. Sorry, my patience is to the limit.

The phone kept on filtering the sound. Sheryl kept calling me so many times and I didn't want to talk to her. Let it ring until he gets tired of calling me.

A few hours later ....

Wh-tok-tok!

The sound of the bedroom door being knocked. I shouted, "Unlock!"

Handel the door pressed, Father and Mother go inside. They stepped closer towards me, looking at me with concern. I turned my face away, not wanting to look weak in front of them.

"Baruna, strengthen your heart over everything that happens. Om Agung called and wanted to have a meeting between the families tonight also with Reynand and his family. We will cancel the agreement, because Reynand's family is willing to pay it" he said.

"I'm not coming. My relationship with Sheryl just ended. Finished my wedding plans," I snorted.

"Bar, believe us as both parents also feel your pain. We start it and we end it. Have patience, son." Mother comforted me. He hugged me with warmth. His eyes glazed over at me.

"Bun, I'm fine."

"No .. A mother knows more about her child's feelings than anyone else. Mother knows you've been crying." Mother took off her embrace. He then said, "Your body can be tall and big, but your heart is only this big" he added, clenching his hands to show it to me.

"My future is now mine. No one will be able to rearrange it."

Mother nodded. Dad turned his face away, maybe he felt shunned by my words.

"Dad doesn't have to feel bad. I've said it before, without the agreement, I loved Sheryl and wanted to marry her. However, if it becomes like this, I will not force it either. My heart was broken to pieces. Though I still feel love for him. I'm gonna run this whole thing." I took a deep breath and threw it away many times. Want to relieve my heart from the love that bursts at the same time disappointing.

"I'm sorry, Dad. Everything happened because of Dad," said Dad with a face full of regret.

I stood up with my crutches and hugged him. "No. I'm the one who has to apologize" I said.

"Why should you apologize?" Dad returned my embrace.

"The family's humiliation reaches the media."

"Such news will go away on its own, Bar. You're not wrong."

I was silent not answering. Mother patted my shoulder, then rose up and left me, followed by Dad who also came out of the room. I am alone in my room now. Lamented back the deep sadness.

Sheryl, do you feel the same way? Or are you happy? I'm sorry Grandpa, I can't keep my promise.

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Reynand PoVs

At 13:00

I was lying on my back on the bed. Sometimes smiling and laughing like crazy. My heart feels flowery. Soon my dream will come true.

Wh-tok-tok!

There was a knocking on the door. Not had time to move, suddenly the door handle was pressed from the outside and the indira entered in a hurry. His face looked very worried.

"That's on the table!" I pointed towards the table without getting up. Occasionally yawning due to drowsiness.

Indira turned on the television in my room. Look for a television station that broadcasts infotainment. I closed my eyes preparing to fall asleep.

"News of infidelity is back. The artist is also known as a model, Kayla Nabila Putri. Confessing that he had broken up with his future fiancee a young businessman of the Pradipta family, Reynand Alex Pradipta."

Hearing the news, I opened my eyes in surprise. Pushing my body to sit up and focus on the television screen.

"The relationship that ran aground was the result of an affair committed by the businessman with his stepbrother's future wife until reportedly pregnant. Until this news emerged, Kayla could only be reached by telephone

...."

Immediately I took the remote from Indira's hand and turned off the television broadcast. Indira looked at me with a surprised look.

"How can you?" tanyakanya.

"Kayla," I said, hurriedly reaching for her mobile phone, then calling her.

A long connecting tone sounded, but he did not lift it either. Indira looked at me confused while shrugging her shoulders.

"Basic fucking woman!" umpatku.

"Could be ... Kayla?" ask Indira.

"A minute, I'll call Sheryl first" I said, looking for her number, and then made a call.

Indira still watches me call. The tone is heard. However, my phone was not answered.

"Haish! Where the hell is he?!"

"Who, Brother?" ask Indira.

"Sheryls. Who else?"

"Maybe he doesn't want to be disturbed. Brother must have made him angry," he guessed.

"Don't interfere. There out!" expirku.

Indira pursed her lips in annoyance. He rushed out of my room. The woman was so scared to see me angry. My mind went awry as a result of Kayla's behavior. That woman really made me bleed.

Night, 20:00 ....

Tonight Mama and I came to Anton's father's house. Discussing the news that has been widely circulated. We just came together to settle all matters regarding the cancellation of the MOA letter.

I pressed the main doorbell. Not long after, Mr. Edi–the chief servant of the Asyraf residence opened the door. A smile expands on my face. Edi invited us in.

Aunt Meri, Om Anton, and Mr. Irfan–notaris of the family Dad were sitting in the living room together with Om Agung, Aunt Rini, Reza, and Sheryl who were also sitting there. They all stared at us who had just arrived.

"Yes, Reynand! Come on, please sit down!" Aunt Meri welcomed us.

Mama and I sat on the couch facing each other. I saw Sheryl who lowered her gaze. He was embarrassed to see everyone there.

Haish .... Am I the only one who is shameless?! His face looked up like nothing had happened.

Dad's face looked stiff. Jaw hardens. He also looked coldly at me. His hands kept clenching over his thighs. However, I knew he held back many times to teach me a lesson. Like he said that he'd beat me up, if I took Sheryl from Baruna. I don't give a shit.

Where's baruna? I didn't see it.

Dad stood up, he then said, "Since everything is complete, let's all go to the study. Me and Mr. Irfan have everything ready."

Father and Mr. Irfan first moved from the living room to walk to his study. We followed him from behind.

The workspace is quite large. Its capacity can accommodate more than ten people. We all sat on the couch. Look at the father who will soon speak.

"I'm the host here. Want to say a few things. As we all know, Baruna and Sheryl are getting married. However, because of this incident, Mr. Supreme wants to cancel all plans. Aina had also agreed to issue her property to pay all of Kusuma Corporation's debts. So with a very heavy heart, I will not complicate the relationship between Sheryl and Reynand. Baruna has understood and accepted everything, but today she is not to be disturbed" explained Father at length.

Mr. Irfan was seen taking out a map from his bag. The map contains a letter of debt repayment. The letter must be signed without any coercion from any party, as well as evidence of the cancellation of the Marriage Order Agreement agreement that has been made before.

"I don't have to sign this, do I?" mama asked to raise her eyebrows.

"It must be a signature. It means you as a witness of this letter and as a party who repays all debts," replied Mr. Irfan.

"Hmm .. okay," said Mama.

Reza and I signed the letter as witnesses. Suddenly the door of the room opened, Baruna stood with her crutches there. Looking at all of us with her cold eyes.