The Marriage Order

Kayla

Reynand PoVs

I opened the door of the apartment, a sense of tiredness enveloped my body. Not long ago lay down the body on the sofa. I just got home from Baruna's house, drove Aunt Meri home. The wall clock has shown at half-eight in the evening.

Suddenly the doorbell sounded. I was lazy to open the apartment door.

Who the hell is visiting these nights?

Chequek!

I was surprised to see Kayla standing in front of me. He smiled and waved his hand. The other hand carried a large paper bag.

What else is he doing here?

"Can't I come in?" tanyakanya.

"Please," I replied a little lazily and then turned around to leave her.

"Thank you, Rey." Kayla followed me in from behind.

I gasped in shock, Kayla suddenly wrapped her hands around my waist. He also put his face on my back.

"Your mother called me. He asked me to come bring you some food, Rey. Coincidentally, I miss you a lot too" he said slowly.

"Kay, we don't have any more relationships." I was about to twist my body but couldn't because Kayla was getting tighter hugging.

"I'm in love with you. I'm not gonna let you go even if you throw myself out so many times, Rey. I don't care about my parents who also forbid me to come back to you."

"Kay, don't start again. Unhand me!" my orders.

Kayla also loosened her arms. I twisted my body. He lowered his face.

"Look at me!"

Kayla raised her face. His eyes looked embarrassed and scared.

"I think we're the same. The feeling of love I never asked for, even I forbade. It's not fair that I insist on rejecting you, whereas I can't refuse myself to love Sheryl. But never blame me if later you will feel pain many times. Your feelings are your responsibility, Kay."

"Rey ..." he said.

"So what did you bring me?" I asked while grabbing the paper bag in his hand.

Kayla developed her smile. His face then turned cheerful.

"So, what's our relationship?"

"Whatever! Whatever I say is the same for you. I've been honest about everything. If indeed you choose to continue like this, maybe you will also feel pain many times. I don't want to take responsibility for that."

"I don't have a problem, Rey. I'll try more to get your heart."

I was silent not responding to it. My hands were busy taking out one by one the food he was carrying. One of my favorite sushi.

Kayla then sat on the couch, turned on the television, and began to watch.

"Rey, your mom misses you. You don't love leaving her for so long?"

"Hey .... I just left it for a day and you said it was old? I'll visit him occasionally. You can tell him that."

"Yes of course. You're the closest mother and child. Poor Mama .... You should call her often."

I didn't answer his words. I was busy arranging some food in front of me.

"Rey, can I be good friends with Sheryl? I think he could be a good friend." Kayla suddenly said the thing that made me flinch for a moment looking at her.

"Ehm .. I don't know. Go ahead if you try."

"Can?"

"Why should I ask permission? I'm not who he is" I said.

"Well, I'm afraid if you mind. I'll have to scold her a few times."

"That's your business," I said briefly.

Why would he talk about Sheryl in front of me?

"Well, I take that as your permission." Kayla took the phone from her bag. He then contacted someone with a video call.

I brought a plate of sushi and a bowl of ramen noodles on a tray and put it on the table. Kayla just glanced, then her eyes turned again to the smartphone screen waiting for the call to be answered.

I slammed my body into sitting on the same sofa as him and started eating the food.

"Hello, Aunt Aina!" he said on the phone, showing his face focused on the front camera.

Uhuk-uhuk-uhuk!

I choked, hurriedly gulping water in front of me. It turns out Kayla called my mom. The only thing I avoided yesterday. Now he's doing it.

Kayla pointed her phone screen at me who was eating.

"Rey, gohome. We can talk about this matter fine."

"I don't want to go home yet, Ma. I'll come once in a while. Mama doesn't have to worry. I'm used to being independent" I replied coldly without looking at the phone screen.

Kayla pulled her phone and pointed her screen back in front of her.

"Auntie take it easy. I'll keep Reynand's diet here."

"Thank you, Kayla. You're really a Aunt's dream daughter-in-law. Take good care of Reynand. He likes to say spicy. But don't put it in your heart, yeah. Aunty knows she'll fall in love with you sooner."

"I know that, Auntie. I'll visit Aunt at home often."

"Yes, luckily Indira and her husband accompanied Auntie here. Aunty can't imagine that Aunty just lives alone here. The only aunt's son did not love his mother at all. He could leave his own mother."

I suddenly put the plate in my hand, got up from the sofa, and hurried into the room when I heard the words of my mother who was complaining to Kayla. Kayla widened her eyes looking at my sudden behavior.

I sat on the edge of the bed. Take the phone out of your pocket. It's really like sharing what I feel right now with Sheryl. But will he answer my call?

I didn't realize I was pressing the call button on my phone. The call connected, his voice began to sound.

"Hello, sir."

"Huh-hello, Sher. Am I bothering you?"

"No sir, unless you ask for a hug from me." His tone sounded insinuating.

"Regarding that, I'm sorry. I really didn't say it."

"really?"

"Of course, Sher."

"So, what's your need to call me?"

"Hmm .. Can we meet tomorrow? Just lunch, maybe?" I asked doubtfully, my heart pounding violently.

"Then?"

"meaning?"

"Yes, if you want to meet for lunch, what do you want to talk about?"

"I just want to see you."

"I don't think we should meet often. Didn't we meet often these two days? I want to focus on my marriage. I hope you understand what I mean."

I swallowed hearing his words. He has absolutely rejected me.

"Sher, isn't there a chance for me?"

"Ehm ...."

Wh-tok-tok!

Kayla knocked on my door hard. I don't care about it.

"Open that door first. I hear a very clear knocking sound here."

"Yes, I'll call you later, Sher."

I turned off the phone, got out of my bed. I showed her an angry face when I opened the door for her. Kayla looked into my face.

What the hell are you doing, Kayla?

"Your angry face will have no effect on me. It's common!" emphatically.

I sighed, looking back at the woman.

"What else, Kay?"

"I want to go home. Escort me!" her door.

"You came by yourself, yes I should drive you?"

"You are heartless. Tega let a girl go home alone night." Kayla starts sulking.

"Yes, just a minute. I'll get my jacket first."

"Okay, I wait," answered Kayla excitedly.

I immediately picked up the jacket hanging from a hanger and walked out of the room, then drove Kayla home.