The Marriage Order

S3 You're More Than A Stalker

Sheryl Pov's

"Be careful. Watch his head!" I said to warn Baruna as she was about to put Rafael in the car. But I don't seem to have to worry so much about the little boy's head hitting the top of the doorway. Baruna was so flexible that she sat her son next to the steering wheel.

Baruna turned around, standing before me and Reynand. "Thank you, Sher. You're willing to take your time today for Rafa. I had a lot of fun today too."

"Yes, Mas. I feel the same way. I'm so grateful for what you did in front of Papa. Thanks to you, Papa changed his mind and approved of us." I turned towards Reynand who was suddenly pointing a thin smile at his face.

"Yes, Bar. I actually don't know what else to do. Regardless of my mistakes and Sheryl in the past, I'm sure Om Agung will never give his blessing if it still holds the same anger you and Dad."

"Get in, Rey. That's appropriate, right? Most importantly, your relationship has gotten its way. Stay nyokap lo aja that you have to be surein.l as soon as possible." Baruna patted Reynand on the shoulder.

"Yes. That's certain. I and Sheryl are still fighting, Bar," Reynand replied.

"Jaga Sheryl, Rey. I've seen him cry twice in front of me because of your nyokap lo."

Reynand turned to look at me. His eyes looked worriedly. His grip felt increasingly tight as if he would always try to protect me.

"Don't you say that, I'll definitely do my best to make Sheryl happy."

There was no answer from Baruna's mouth. He just nodded his head and said goodbye. The man went inside the steering gate and drove his car out of the yard quickly following the father who had gone home first.

"Sher, I feel so guilty. I don't know how many times to apologize on behalf of Mama so you'll forgive her for her hurtful words."

"No need, Rey. Even if I feel hurt, I don't want you to take responsibility for it. I just need to make my heart more invulnerable." I patted my chest hinting that I was okay.

"But you showed that sadness in front of another man. I feel so useless, Sher."

If you're useless, what about me who can't remember when your birthday is, Rey?

"It was just a coincidence. No one knew I'd suddenly meet him at a fastfood restaurant."

"Your phone can't be contacted. I'm so worried."

"Missing died. I forgot to charge the battery to the brim from morning," I replied, then remembered one thing that made me think less of what Reynand had done earlier, "I didn't expect you to propose to me in front of everyone in a situation like that. That's very surprising."

"You know, I was so jealous when I saw you coming with Baruna and Rafael. I'm afraid you made up with him and will come back to him. So, I don't want to think much more about proposing to you in front of so many people."

"Now! You are ...." Warmed face. In an instant I threw away my face. Suddenly it became a mistake to hear Reynand's words. Then without staring, he said, "I think I'd be as crazy as Felicia if I did something like that. I swear I won't be like Felicia who dares to snatch someone's husband while his wife is pregnant."

Reynand pulled my chin. We looked at each other. I saw her forehead shriveling with her probing facial water, "So in other words, if you're not pregnant, you could have taken the man from his wife?"

"How, yes... maybe–" I poked on Reynand's torment.

"Stop! You want me to hang myself on a strawberry tree?" Reynand replied to me, but I even bothered to hear it.

"Strawberries? You think suicide is cute? The tree alone is not as tall and sturdy as an apple or orange tree. Just joke with you, Rey!"

Reynand suddenly showed a curve of her smile. "I'm glad to see you laughing. All the problems seemed to evaporate, lost in the wind," said Reynand suddenly who immediately made me sculpt and became wrong in front of him.

Reynand drew me closer, then and always without hesitation smeared my lips so excitedly. I welcome him with joy. Believing our dream will soon be achieved. Me and Reynand, we were making out in the middle of the yard, accompanied by a gentle gust of night wind greeting.

***

Baruna Pov's

I laid Rafael carefully on his bed. Rafael just squirmed a little. He looks so good in his beautiful dreams. Even when on the terrace of Sheryl's house, Rafael never woke up when the atmosphere was not conducive at all.

"What's up, Fel?"

"You came home so late. Neither can I call your phone. Actually, where are you going?"

I walked towards him. Felicia who looked fat due to her bulging belly budged. But both of his hands ruffled his waist hinting that he was in a bad mood. He interrogated me again.

"Today I'm so tired. Can we talk about it later?" my answer avoids the question. He'd be very upset if he knew I'd set foot in Sheryl's house again.

"No. You have to answer my question! I don't want to go with you and Rafa today. You know for yourself how tired it is to be pregnant."

"Yes, I know. I even knew since Sheryl was pregnant. Because of my stupidity, I made her miscarry. So you take it easy, I won't blame you if you never want to come with me or with Rafael."

I said Felicia so arrogantly. Every time I see it, I get upset. He never calms down. His thoughts are always emotional. I don't know what he's thinking. His blood pressure was always high when he went to the doctor. But he never ignored it and continued to be emotional.

I broke through it walking out of Rafael's room. And just about two steps away from her, Felicia managed to stop me.

"You and Rafael went with that woman, didn't you?"

I was surprised to hear that question.

That lady? He knows me and Rafael went with Sheryl? How could he know?

Immediately, I turned to approach Felicia. The woman looked worriedly. Both of his eyes shook accompanied by a look of anger that came pouring out of him.

"Which woman do you mean, huh?" I stared at the cynical Felicia. The woman showed her eyes that were almost out.

"You don't have to pretend. That woman is Sheryl! You and Dad, you two came to his residence. Why did you come to his residence?"

"You're following us?" I say straightforwardly.

"No. Uh! I mean, I'm not following you." Felicia shook her head strongly.

"If you don't follow Dad, then are you following me?"

Felicia did not answer. But I can see the truth from his eyes. Remembering how he suddenly came to my happy life while still married to Sheryl and confessed to having a child from me. Nah! That's not a coincidence at all. Felicia really makes me sick.

"Since when have you done that to me? Yesterday? Aweek? A month? Or even a year ago?"

I corner him with a question that instantly makes him pull himself a step back. Felicia looked nervous. He took a breath and threw it away irregularly. But just a few moments later, he was breathing regularly.

"I like you so much, Bar. How long do you think I've been doing it?" Felicia is smiling.

"God! You really ...." I'm shaking. I never thought he was more than a stalker.

"I won't let a single person ruin my perfect life with you and our child!" Felicia turned to the bed and looked down and rubbed her stomach, "they are the fruit of our love, Bar. Soon, Rafael's sister will be born. You should pay more attention to us and not waste your time with your ex-wife."

"Fely, as you know. I'm divorced from Sheryl. You've married me too. He can't come back to me because there's another man by his side."

"But you still love him. From long ago until now you couldn't lie. You still have that feeling for her. It hurt me, Bar."

My heart was beating so fast like someone was caught doing the wrong thing. Yeah, I know it's wrong to love someone who's not mine anymore. However, I really don't have the ability not to prevent it.

"Yes, I still love him. I never forgot him even though he chose his own future."