The Marriage Order

S3 I'm Just Going Home

Sheryl Pov's

Reynand hugged me warmly. I let him and took advantage of his attention. His comfortable embrace was able to make me cry in order to remove the burden that was currently blowing in the chest.

Baruna's words accusing us of never ending are enough to hurt me. He knew I didn't love him. I also cannot have a forbidden relationship. I'm married anyway. In a moment, a little angel will be present at my wedding and Baruna's.

The same thing with what Baruna did. I saw it with my own eyes and my own head. Why should Fely be the one I saw with him? Nah! I mean besides Fely, there's never another woman in our household.

"I will always be by your side" Reynand said in a slightly cautious tone of voice.

Hearing Reynand's words made my heart feel sad. How not? I came here to see Baruna. But instead of getting a warm hug, he told me to go home.

I never thought Reynand would do it. He rubbed my back with a gentle rub. Hugging pregnant women who are struggling.

Long enough I cried in Reynand's arms. I don't know what's on his mind. Suddenly, he stumbled over with confidence.

"I'm so happy that my embrace can lighten the burden on your heart."

Haish! Why is he always this kind of shit?

I immediately withdrew from him. My lips pucker in front of him. Then without hesitation, I turned around leaving him inside the hotel, back to my room.

Nah! It's wrong! Sheryl, you really don't know yourself! You're like a ping pong ball that bounces shamelessly.

I locked the door of the hotel room, then stood limp while leaning behind the door. Feel very complicated. Although the sentence Reynand spoke so confidently sounded ridiculous, my heart suddenly shook.

***

Reynand Pov's

"The sher! Sher!" I cried while knocking on the door of his room which he locked from the inside.

I was at his door long enough, but he didn't open it for me. It confused me. Sheryl's unpredictable. Just a moment ago he did not mind my embrace, but a second later he went away to make me curse in my heart.

Damnit damnit! Why is he always like this?

A moment later, Sheryl's bedroom door opened. Sheryl looked at me a little cold.

"What else is it?"

"Why did you suddenly leave? Are you feeling better?"

"Little bit. Thank you, Rey."

I smiled happily at Sheryl's reply. Instantly felt my embrace was beneficial for her who was feeling sad. I raised my hand, rubbing the top of his head.

"Remember! Pregnant women should not be stressed. Poor your son," I comforted him.

"Yes. I already know. No need to tell me." His lips curled up my words.

"alright. Then calm your mind. Tomorrow I'll take you to Baruna again and you can talk to him. Remember that! Without emotion."

"But Rey, it looks like I'll just go home according to what he told you. You don't have to accompany me. I can go home by myself" Sheryl said suddenly.

***

Baruna Pov's

I left the three of them in the lobby. It's up to them to do what. My head and heart are already hurting. Father, Rafael, and my own wife.

Why did Sheryl come here with Reynand? He really didn't listen to what I said.

I stepped out of the elevator. The call that I had been in since I ignored, I finally decided to pick it up.

"Bar, where have you been? Long time to pick up the phone Mother. Says you're just gonna see Fely for a second?" Mother's voice sounded anxious in my ears.

"Sorry, Bun. There's something I need to take care of for a moment" I replied.

"Oh ...."

I don't know why. Mother did not continue her words.

"Your father is conscious. He's looking for you."

Both balls of my eyes suddenly widened to hear Mother's words. I quickened my steps to get to him. But while in the waiting room, Mother is not seen there.

"Where is the mother?!" I asked back.

"Just a second!" he said he cut off our conversation.

The door to intensive space opened. Mother appeared from behind it. I immediately approached my real mother.

"What about Dad?" my many.

Mother does not answer. He grabbed my wrist, then took me inside. Father ... I saw him lying helplessly with some of his life support tools. When I was at his bedside, my tears were shed.

"Dad …." I sobbed, instantly feeling very ungodly looking at his face.

Dad looked at me. Only a smile could be seen there. He raised his hand to hold my arm. Then in a soft voice he asked, "Why did you want to leave yesterday, son?"

"I …." I can't answer that. My tongue suddenly stiffened.

"Do what you have to do" he said.

I was silent for a moment. The face of Sheryl. I want to tell Sheryl first before the act is done.

"Baruna wanted to say it to Sheryl first, Mas," Mother's dream suddenly helped explain what was spinning in my mind.

"Say it, right? Not approval?" Father turned his gaze back to me, then waited for my response to suddenly slow down like a fool who was unable to think in this situation. "Bar, if your wife doesn't agree, I want you to do it anyway. Anyway, Rafael's Dad's grandson,"

"Yes, Dad. I told Fely too. I'll take responsibility for Rafael" I said, nodding.

"Yes. You have to take responsibility. Right now, that brat is your priority. His condition is very bad. If necessary, stay here until the treatment is complete. Your wife's business may not agree, let Father and Mother handle it. We'll also help you explain this to Sheryl's family."

"Yes, Dad."

As if it had been a habit all my life, I agreed with my parents' decision. Besides, there's nothing else I can do. It's all my fault. It's been good that Dad and Mommy helped me overcome this.

After confirming what Dad said, I accidentally pensive. Back to the moment a moment ago. Saw him coming along with Reynand.

Sheryl .. You're the one who's making me riled up right now. I can't deny it, my heart's bursting at you with it. Actually, what do you think of me? Even though he's my stepbrother, it doesn't feel right.

"Dad knows you're a good boy" said the father, who immediately broke his mind about Sheryl. Again, I could only nod with half a smile.

The nurse in the room then asked us to get out of there. The reason is, you have to rest a lot so that the condition is stable again. Mother took my hand to herd out of the room and sat back in the waiting room.

"Bar, I hope you don't mind what your father says" Mother said suddenly.

"No, Bun. I know you're doing what you're capable of for me."

"Not just for you. All of this must have been thought of by your father for Sheryl's good, too."

"Yes .. to Sheryl," I said, nodding back.

"Actually you were a long time ago for taking care of what?" ask Mother suddenly.

I was a little surprised to hear Mother's question. Instantly turned my gaze towards him. "I-I mean, Mother?"

"Yes, you said you were a long time ago for taking care of something. Actually take care of what?" ask Mother again.

I did not have time to answer, my eyes fluttering towards the open elevator door. From a distance, I caught Reynand walking towards us.

Why did he show up here again?

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Viviane.