The Marriage Order

S3 Secretary Mother Aina

Sheryl Pov's

Time showed at two o'clock in the afternoon when Reynand arrived. I didn't talk much when he took me in his car. Reynand turned on the engine of his car, then fell silent for a moment to throw a glance at Daniel's restaurant before he suddenly turned to me.

"I'm sorry I couldn't make it in time."

I turned my head. "You know what your mama said?"

Reynand nodded. "Dira. I know Mama's words hurt so much, but I hope you can forgive her."

I took a long breath. "Baruna defended me in front of your mother. Did Dira tell you that too?"

Reynand nodded. "Luckily he was there. I should immediately thank Baruna. Too bad he was gone when I came."

"I'm afraid your mother's thinking is all sorts because Baruna's defending me."

"You don't have to worry about that. I believe you guys didn't do anything bad behind my back."

"That's you, not your mother. Your mother will demean me even more and disapprove of our relationship, Ma ...." Instantly my breath seemed stuck when I was about to call Reynand "Mas".

Reynand suddenly nodded. My eyes glared at him. "Why are you laughing?"

Reynand shook her head slowly. "Not to be forced."

"Huh?"

"The call .... After I thought it didn't fit at all."

"You're so weird." My forehead frowned.

"Eitherway. I don't seem to want you to call me the same way you call Baruna."

"So?"

"Yes-yes .. let it be like this," he replied with his face suddenly blushing.

I back to curl. Reynand smiled at her smile. "Laugh your ass off, honey. It'll make you a little relieved after what happened today."

Slowly my laughter subsided. Looked at Reynand's face approaching. "Thank you for all your support."

"Thank you for accepting me" Reynand said, giving a warm kiss to her lips. Feeling it made me stare for a moment before finally returning the kiss to a warm kiss.

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Reynand's car drove me to my yard. I quickly opened my seat belt. "You want to stop by first?"

Not yet able to answer, Reynand's phone suddenly rang. He grabbed his phone, answered the incoming call. It was not just one call that he answered, there was another call after that waiting for him. Reynand seemed very busy. He looked at me.

"I'm sorry, I have to answer first" he said.

I nodded and could only watch him who was talking to no one through a mobile call. A moment later, the man put his phone back in the back of the suit.

"Where was it?" asked Reynand who this time focused her gaze towards me.

I pulled out a line of faint smiles, then shook my head. "It seems you're very busy today. Sorry to interrupt your work, Rey."

"It's okay, Sher. I should be the one apologizing. Because Mama's secretary is not there so there are some tasks I have to do to replace her."

"Where is your mother's secretary?"

"He resigned three days ago."

My eyeballs are wide. "You're busy enough, aren't you? Is there anyone else who can replace him?"

A replacement?

I asked in my heart. One word that made me pause for a moment. An idea suddenly flashed through my head.

"Rey, can I be his secretary?"

Reynand was buying. He asked, "Are you serious?"

I'm nodding. "Who knows in this way I can be close to your mother. So, it's not impossible that he'll bless our relationship."

"No! No!" Reynand immediately shook her head. "I won't allow you to do it. Mama's gonna make it easier to throw out her scathing words for you. He's gonna hurt you."

"We'll never know, Rey. I think he'll be a professional when it comes to work" I said.

"I can't guarantee it. Today you're crying because of Mama's words." Reynand refuted my words.

"Yes, that's right, but shouldn't I keep trying to take her heart?"

Reynand was stunned for a moment. Before long, he finally nodded. "alright. Looks like I won't be able to stop him. You have your own strategy to become stronger after being scolded by Mama."

I don't know what decision I made right or wrong. However, upon hearing Reynand's words my smile suddenly expanded.

"Thank you, Rey. I'll try better!" I clenched my hands tightly, a sign that my determination this time was very round. Reynand only showed a faint smile.

"I'm happy if you're passionate about fighting for our relationship. But before, you have to promise me one thing" he said.

"What promise, Rey?" My forehead shrinks.

"You'll have to stop if I see you hurt once."

"Huh?! Is that true?" My eyes widened.

"Accept or not, huh?!" Reynand asked in a slightly defiant tone.

"Yes-yes! I'll stop right then and there if your mom is like that again."

"really! I don't want you to be sad anymore because of Mama. Looks like I have other plans if our parents don't approve of this."

"You mean?" I was immediately shocked to hear the word "other plans". What exactly was he thinking? Unfortunately, Reynand did not answer immediately. He simply singed out a meaningful grin, "you don't think strangely, yes! Pretending to be pregnant is a bad plan!"

"Married run? What say?" Reynand.

"That's the worst idea! Got blessing or no marriage at all!" I say firmly.

Reynand poked, then rubbed my shoulder. "I'm just kidding, honey. I couldn't have done that either. The risk is too great."

"Then what do you mean?"

"I was just thinking. If you're so determined to get closer to Mama, why can't I do the same thing" he said, then fell silent for a while, "Your father?"

***

Two days later....

Today is the first day I set my foot back in Pradipta Corp after a long time not being in this company. Not much has changed when it comes to the interior of the room in this building. Another thing with its inhabitants. There were a lot of new faces that I didn't know that passed by in the lobby at lunchtime.

Reynand told me to come by day. Meet him at once Mr. Burhan—head of HRD since I was still working here. Maybe he would be very surprised if I came back here. Reynand's former secretary now comes in specially at the request of her former boss, about to work as her mother's secretary. I hope I don't fail to focus on my words.

In particular, I asked Reynand to keep our relationship secret at the company. Anyway, I don't want people to know about our special relationship. Although Reynand objected, he finally agreed.

Mr. Burhan looked surprised to see me. I don't know what he was thinking, the look in his eyes was so astonished that it spilled from top to bottom that it made me a little uncomfortable.

What the fuck is he, huh?

"You didn't see wrong, Mr. Burhan. He is Sheryl. Sheryl's gonna be my mom's secretary from now on. Please take care of her staffing files immediately!" reynand's orders immediately made Mr. Burhan agree quickly.