The Marriage Order

S3 Restu I got

Sheryl Pov's

"Sherily? A baruna?"

Anton's father looked surprised looking at us. Papa glanced sharply for a moment then lowered his head, clearing the chess piece before him.

"Anton, we'll finish the game" Papa said, then got up from his seat.

"Hey, Gung! Where are you going?" Anton's father glared at the astonishment of Papa who was suddenly about to leave.

"I'm not in the mood to play" said Papa immediately brought the chessboard in his hand. At first glance, I could see Papa staring cynically at Baruna.

The hell of a time, Papa still.... I think only to Anton's father did he.

"It seems my presence has messed up the atmosphere here" said Baruna who suddenly made me look back. He looked back at Papa who was about to enter the house.

Papa stopped the move. My attention now shifts. My real father, I don't know what he wants now. It seems, his heartache has not been dashed until now to my ex-husband.

"Papa is like a child!" I don't like the way he looks at Baruna.

Papa grinned at me. The look in his eyes was very sharp. "Papa understands what it means to have your ex-in-law here tonight. He wants to propose to Reynand. But what Papa does not understand, why did you bring Baruna to come here with her illegitimate child? You guys make up, huh?! You want to go back to him?"

"No, Papa–

"We just accidentally met this afternoon, Pa. And don't call Rafa that name! Rafael has nothing to do with it anymore." Baruna cut quickly.

"Ck! Don't call me Papa! You're not my son-in-law anymore!"

"I mean, Om...." Baruna lowered her head, "me and Rafa just drove Sheryl home. No other meaning."

"Until the terrace? You're still expecting Sheryl, aren't you? You're so shameless about coming here!" Papa's forehead shrivels disliking. He said so spicy.

"Already, Gung. You shouldn't have to say that to Baruna. He's married to someone else and started his new life." Anton's father entered into our conversation and approached Papa who was flirting with his cynical gaze, "really! I think our relationship has improved. We just played chess together."

"I was forced to play because your face was parched when I asked for it." Father replied with an annoyed face, then said again, "you said, you came just to apologize? I never thought you would propose my daughter to your son. You're just pissing me off!"

"So, are you willing to accept my proposal for Rey?" Anton's father suddenly grinned with his neat rows of teeth.

"Don't switch the conversation! Who says I've forgiven you and Baruna? He betrayed my daughter."

Baruna looked to take a long breath. He then walked towards the long sofa and laid Rafael there. The little boy looks good in his sleep. He didn't wake up at all.

"Mas, it's cold in here. Rafa better sleep inside," I said seeing her couldn't bear it.

"It's okay, Sher. Just a moment," said Baruna with a small smile and then moved to Papa again, "I don't know how else to apologize to Om. I just want our deteriorating relationship to be back as good as it was."

Papa shook his head, not responding at all. He turned his face away from Baruna. But suddenly. Baruna knelt before Papa. His head looked up at him seriously.

Anton's father was aghast at his actions. "Bar, don't beg–"

"I'm sorry, Om. Really am! I can't believe Om hurt the most about my behavior in the past."

Slowly, Papa looked. He stared back at Baruna with his arrogant face water. "Good when you know. The sick are not just Sheryl. Um, Aunt Rini, and Reza—your own best friend. You broke our hearts so much!"

I can't just stand by looking at this sight. Papa will explode with his emotions.

"Enough, Pa! I have forgiven Mas Baruna. Like me, Papa should be. If Papa is like this, we can't open a new leaf of our lives. We don't want to be stuck in an uncomfortable situation, Pa!" I screamed quite loudly. I don't want to make this situation protracted.

The front door opens from the inside. Mama, Kak Reza, and Kak Dita suddenly appear. Reza's brother approached his best friend. He grabbed both shoulders of Baruna from behind.

"Bar, why are you kneeling here? Stand up!" said.

"No. You still can't forgive me and Dad. I won't wake up until he forgives my mistakes. Because of my fault and Dad's, Sheryl and Reynand were victims. Those who are the target of Bokap lo's anger and disappointment."

"But, Bar...."

"Sheryls...."

Suddenly I heard someone calling my name. Instantly I turned my head followed by several pairs of eyes that moved following my gaze. I don't know since when, Reynand's been standing behind us.

Has he seen everything since? The car should be in the yard but not the owner.

Reynand walked over. His steps stopped right beside me. A moment later he fell down and knelt down. In an instant, the three of us knelt before Papa.

"Om, I know this is not the right time, but allow me to marry Sheryl. I promise to be happy and to love him my whole life, Om"

I looked quickly. My eyes are moving towards him. Can't believe what just came out of his mouth. Is he crazy? Saying something like that in a situation like this. What kind of a proposal is this? Like putting salt in a wet wound. Reynand might make things worse.

Papa clenched his hands so tightly. He looks furious. Mama who stood beside him then grabbed and grasped Papa's hand quickly.

"Mas, didn't Baruna regret what she did?He has also apologized many times for all his mistakes. I know how much your heart hurts. A mother feels the same way. Don't be selfish! Baruna and Sheryl both have mistakes in the past. But in addition, both of them also want to move on from their past. So, expand your heart by letting them keep track of the new life sheet calmly."

Mama's words made Papa's fist slowly open and showed the row of his nails a moment later.

"Reynand and Sheryl both know they love each other. They will not be able to step into the next level if Mas continues to be stubborn by not giving his blessing. We have to give them a chance" Mama added.

I can't believe what I saw after Mama spoke. Papa let his tears flow in front of us. Long enough until he finally nodded slowly. Staring at the three of us in turn.

"Yes, okay. Om will forgive you, Baruna. Forgive Om who continues to blame you for Sheryl's suffering, even though Om knows you're not entirely wrong" Papa said, wiping his tears. Baruna looked at Papa. He just nodded without words. Papa then turned his gaze to Reynand, "Om will also bless your relationship with Sheryl. You can make princess Om happy. You can marry her, Rey."

"Really, Om?" Reynand stared with her teary eyes. Papa just replied with a nod. Reynand pulled Papa's hand, kissed her back, "thank you, Om. I will not break my promise. Om can kill me if I don't keep my promise to Sheryl." Reynand instantly wiped away the tears that suddenly rolled from her fertilizer.

Papa nodded back. "Should! You're his man of choice. So, you can't make him suffer, Rey."

"Yes, Om. For everything in the world, Sheryl is the only woman I love."

Anton's father who was still in that place also shed tears. He walked over to Papa.

"Thank you for forgiving our mistakes, Gung. I know you're my true friend."

Papa just nodded slowly. Anton's father then approached his two sons. Ask them both to stand up.

"Baruna, Reynand, I'm sorry for meddling in your affairs so much. But really! In the end, I just want the best. I want my two sons to get along and be happy with their life choices."

"Dad...." Reynand and Baruna call their father together. Then, without making small talk, they embraced.

Mama ducked, touched my shoulder. He helped me up, then hugged so tightly.

"Mama loves you, son. Mama also wants you to achieve happiness with your own life choices starting today and later."

As soon as Mama whispered, it was very soothing and moved me to cry so much in my arms. Suddenly remembering the events today that made my feelings uncertain. Aunt Aina still hasn't approved of us.

"I'm sorry Papa, Sheryl," said Papa. He along with Kak Reza and Kak Dita came into our arms.