The Marriage Order

S3 Answers

Sheryl Pov's

The deg!

Can it be like this, Rey?

My heart will stop hearing her whispers. For God's sake he's the most reckless man. Surprisingly my heart wanted it. I'm leaving a foreign place that makes me uncomfortable.

"I'm waiting for your answer" Reynand said.

I gulped a few times, then turned my body to look at him. Reynand's face looked serious.

"I–"

My phone suddenly rang, swallowing back the answer I was about to tell him. Mommy called.

"Yes, Bun?"

"Have you finished your pilgrimage?"

"Yes, Bun."

"Why so long? Did you meet an acquaintance there?"

Why did Mother suddenly ask that?

I looked at Reynand. Instantly both of his eyebrows shot up as if asking what was the matter. I shook my head slowly.

"none. All right, I'll go home." I lied, too, not wanting to make trouble again like at the dinner table this morning.

"Yes, don't be long."

I ended the phone call. "I'm sorry, I have to go home."

"The answer?" asked Reynand who was still waiting for my answer.

"I can't just leave, Rey."

I turned around, headed for the car. Mr. Amri must have waited a long time there. But my steps must stop. He gasped for a moment when Reynand suddenly pulled me in his arms. Her warm embrace made me shed tears.

Oh, dearGod. What the hell happened to me? It'swrong. I feel alien to my husband, but I feel very comfortable with him. What the hell's going on? Lord, quickly give me back my memory!

"That means you'll come with me after it's over, right?" Reynand then broke her embrace.

"ultimately? I don't understand what you mean?" I looked at him confused.

"You're leaving your husband, aren't you?" Reynand asked back in a more resolute tone.

"Why are you like this to your own brother?"

"Because your presence can't make me turn away." Reynand said it so clearly. My heart feels like it is going to explode right now.

"I don't know how to handle this situation, Rey. It's too early to decide. Moreover, Baruna is my husband. He looks good. There's no reason I should leave him."

"What if he lies, even betrays you?"

"You can't expect to decide something uncertain" I replied.

Reynand closed for a moment, then seemed to force his smile. "alright. Give me the answer if you need services to escape from all this." Reynand smiled with a disappointed face.

"Yes, but it looks like it's never going to happen. Thank you for worrying about me." I replied with the same smile. Not long after, he left her alone in front of the tomb garden gate.

***

Baruna Pov's

I turned my head when the door of the study suddenly opened. Instantly exhaling a rough breath saw the figure of Felicia standing there, then walked up to my desk.

Both of his eyes seemed to be widening staring. "What are you doing, Bar?!" felicia almost shouted. Making my ears hurt even more after Mr. Amri called earlier, saying something that made me upset.

"What do you think? I was just enjoying a little of this drink," I replied staring at a bottle of alcoholic beverage that was about to run out.

"God! Conscious, Bar! You're in the office."

"What do you care? Even my wife doesn't care and she's with him in front of our son's grave."

"Pak Amri called me. He saw Rey hugging Sheryl. This afternoon my stepbrother was with my wife, Fel."

"Sir Amri? You told her to report all your wife's activities?"

"Yes. I ordered it. It turns out they secretly made a pact to meet."

"Then did you call Sheryl?"

"No. I don't want him to think I've always been suspicious of him, but I know it's very painful especially if he doesn't admit that he met Rey when Mother called him." I drank the last glass up to the toilet and put my head on the table.

Felicia carved out her smile, then walked towards me. "You know what, Bar? You look so pathetic. I told you to leave him or you're gonna get sick."

Although slightly staggered, I got up. Staring at Felicia was so sharp. Next to my hand shakes his shoulder. "How can I leave her after all the effort I've made to get her to be my wife? Tell me how can it be?!"

"Bar, you still have me and Rafael. We could be the most harmonious family together." Felicia's still trying to influence me.

"No. I don't want to. I'm not willing! I want Sheryl ...." Unknowingly I shed tears, crying in front of Felicia, "you guys came messing with all my hopes."

Felicia who was so close reached out her hand, caressing my cheek. With his glare, he said, "That's because I love you, Bar."

"Love, huh?!"

"Yes. I love you until I get divorced from David."

Felicia said the sentence she had said a while ago. A love I had no idea about, but now it became a sentence I longed for. In such a chaotic mind, I wrapped her lips clinging to full of desire.

***

Sheryl Pov's

The entire Asyraf family had just finished enjoying breakfast. As usual, I drove Baruna up to the front porch. Tidying up her tie and dress in front of Felicia and Reynand.

"What time do you go to the hospital?" ask Baruna.

"About three o'clock" I replied. Afternoon is my schedule for control. This memory loss doesn't seem to improve until it almost frustrates me.

"I'm with you, huh?"

"Are you not very busy?"

"No. Besides, I don't control my hand yet." Baruna stared at the arm that was still propped up on her shoulder.

"All right."

Baruna smiled her smile, then kissed my forehead. And I still haven't changed. Staying cold to her made my heart feel more guilty.

"Bye, Dad! Mama!" Rafael waved his hand.

"Good at home with Grandma huh, son. Don't be naughty!" Felicia told Rafael.

"Yes, Mama."

"Don't nosy Aunt Sheryl!" added Baruna.

"Yes, Dad." Rafael nodded obediently.

Baruna then inched into her car followed by Felicia and the father who got into the same car. No wonder they went together. Not long ago Felicia did work for Asyraf. For some reason, the woman decided to move from a large company like Berlin to Asyraf.

"Let's go in, Rafa!" Mother suddenly let out her voice. His hand holding Rafael led the boy inside.

"Yes, Grandma." Rafael nodded. Both of them turned their bodies into the house leaving me and Reynand who were still standing on the terrace.

I'm speechless. It feels like something is different. Mother became more quiet these few days. He didn't even greet me like I did when I got home from the hospital.

"Not to think about it." Suddenly Reynand's voice disturbed my mind.

I looked at him. "Do you know what I'm thinking?"

"This family member." Reynand raised her eyebrows.

I nodded slowly. "Mother ... Why do you think he is?"

Reynand immediately grieved, "the actor seems to be showing his real face."