The Marriage Order

Anger

I looked at the mirror in the toilet. My face was puffy, after crying for a long time. I felt very sad as well as angry when I heard the voice of Kak Baruna who raised her anger on me. Shouting the swearing and swearing she should have said to Mr. Reynand in my ear.

Just because he listened to my story this morning that he accidentally went to work with, he directly accused me, letting Mr. Reynand into our relationship. Get me close to him. Then what if he finds out that Mr. Reynand kissed me this morning? I can't imagine how bad he would be.

I couldn't bear to listen to him, deliberately turning off my own phone. My mind floated without me noticing, remembering the incident this morning in his car. The moment where Mr. Reynand kissed me softly. When his lips touched mine, my brain kept him from doing that. But strangely, my body betrayed myself. I enjoyed every touch of it until I finally realized it was the wrong move. The kiss was different from the previous kiss full of anger.

Nah! I can't be like this. I should avoid him. I love Brother Baruna. I don't want to ruin my relationship with him.

I stepped out of the toilet. My steps came to a halt when I saw Brother Reza standing in front of the female toilet door. My eyes are glancing towards him.

"Sister, what are you doing here?"

"Sir, I want to talk" he replied.

I looked at my watch, which was already showing me lunch. Reza looked at me seriously.

"It just so happens to be lunchtime. Let's talk over lunch, brother," I said.

Reza nodded in agreement. We walked together to the cafeteria located close to the office lobby.

I looked at Brother Reza. We were at a cafeteria table that was crowded with employees.

"Where's your phone?" tanyanya opened the conversation.

"There's in my room. I'm not taking him now."

"What's wrong? It's not usually you leave that sophisticated thing."

"There's nothing, brother. I'm just bored. I'm trying to clear my head."

"Are you having trouble with Baruna?"

"Surely he had already told her with Big Brother first." I'm pissed off.

"You know better who you're talking to. Of course, you know better about your relationship" explained Kak Reza. "I don't hope you don't disappoint him, Dek. We owe him and his family a lot."

A debt of gratitude?

My forehead is wrinkled to hear Reza's explanation. I don't understand what he just said.

"I love her more than I owe her, brother. My love is sincere to her" I said.

"Good! You guys should make up right away. Don't let him not reach you until now. Maybe at this time you are the only person who can support him," Reza said again.

I took a deep breath, just silently not commenting on Kak Reza's words. I don't like him interfering in my personal affairs, even though I know they're close friends. Then we continued our lunch.

I went into my room, grabbed the cell phone that was lying freely on the table. Soon, I turned it on. There are twenty visible notifications. Ten missed calls from Kak Baruna, as well as ten messages from the green app. I opened the message, nine messages from Kak Baruna who was looking for me and one message from Mr. Reynand.

I haven't been able to read, my phone rings, Brother Baruna calls me. I then lifted it up.

"Finally you turn on your phone, honey."

"Yes, I know you're complaining to my brother."

"No, I was just wondering why you couldn't be reached after my last call. I'm so worried."

"I don't like your excessive jealousy. I've apologized to you too. You shouldn't have cursed your anger against Mr. Reynand in my ear. I'm not her, I'm your fiance, baby."

I was stunned for a moment to hear Kak Baruna's words. He switched the conversation.

"So what's your next position, baby?"

"As Grandpa says, maybe I'll take his place after marriage."

"Yes I know. But what about this moment?"

"Okay, I don't know. I'll still help them, baby. You don't have to worry about me. I'm sorry I scolded you this morning."

"Yes, I'm sorry too. Stay up, baby. I always support whatever you decide."

"thank you. I'll pick you up later in the afternoon."

"I'll be waiting for you. I love you."

"I've always loved you more."

Baruna ended her call. I then opened a message I had not read, from Mr. Reynand.

"I was serious about my words this morning."

What the hell is he thinking? Does he not know who he is talking to? I'm his half-brother's fiancee.

I then returned the message.

"I'll assume nothing happened this morning. Please, you're not complicating our relationship."

After that there was nothing in return from him. I think he understood my words quite clearly.

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Reynand PoVs

On the same day, at 17:30 ....

I just put my foot in the car. Prepare to get home from the office. Today was so exhausting. From tomorrow Asyraf Corp. is my office. Pradipta Corp. will be managed temporarily by Indira and Mama until Mama finds someone else as a replacement. It's not really the basis for the pregnant woman to be there. But I believe he can.

I thought back to Sheryl's last message for me and I didn't start cursing myself about my courage this morning kissing her lips. But I'm sure he actually has a bit of the same feeling for me.

Suddenly my mind raged like angels and demons fighting and arguing with each other.

Oh come on Rey, why did you do such a reckless thing this morning? Of course Sheryl's mad at you. (Angel mode on)

If not quickly, when else? He will be married in less than three weeks. (Device mode on)

Accept your fate, bachelor. Kayla is ready to be your wife. (Angel mode on)

Yes, Kayla is also a beautiful woman. You don't need to find another woman who already has a partner. (Devil mode on which suddenly turns in favor of angels)

I shake my head hard. My heart skipped a beat thinking about Sheryl. Her shadow, her smile, constantly teased me. I can't think healthy right now. How dare I challenge Baruna to take Sheryl from her side. My hopes? I don't know, maybe only fifty percent.

Crazy, you're crazy, Reynand. Where did your confidence go this morning, Reynand?

I immediately drove my vehicle out of the parking lot. The uncertain mood of my heart lately made it difficult for me to control myself.