The Marrying Bet

Dutiful Man

Vara tidied up her desk, put all the documents in a closet under the desk, then turned off the computer. Furthermore, Vara chose one of the lotion collections in a bucket-shaped bag to store his collection of lotions.

Rani's mother felt that Vara's workbench looked shabby because it was filled with Vara's lotion collection. Ms. Rani also suggested that Vara keep her collection of lotions in a place to make it look neater.

Vara immediately swept the lotion into his hand. The smell of lemon mixed with jasmine flowers smelled so fresh. He immediately set himself in front of a pocket mirror to daub the soft orange-colored lipstick onto the lips. Don't forget he sprayed back the fragrance on his shirt. She was ready to wait for her husband to come.

"Vara, the tumben is ready to go home" said Mbak Rani who was also preparing to go home.

"Yes, Ma'am, tired of work too, going dark, coming home dark, not rich too" Vara chuckled.

"The risk of being an employee who eats a salary is so, different if you become a businessman," said Rani.

"Mbak Vara, just want to go home so neat and fragrant," said Jenah approached Vara's desk.

"You want to go on a date, Mommy?" asked Elva who also went straight to Vara's desk.

Vara just smiled. He and Viceroy had planned to have dinner outside.

"Then we go first, Ma'am," Jenah and Elva said goodbye.

"First yes, Vara," said Rani.

"Yes, be careful on the road" said Vara.

...*****...

Shortly after waiting, Vara rushes to the front gate as Viceroy informs him that he is on his way to Vara's office.

Vara immediately entered the car driven by her husband.

"Vara, what do you want for dinner?" viceroy asked while driving the car.

"What do you want for dinner?" Vara asked back.

"Eat whatever is important you eat, too" replied Viceroy.

"What about fried chicken in the town square?" ask Vara.

"No problem" replied Viceroy.

Viceroy was just about to park the car in the parking lot of the city square, his phone ringing gave rise to his mother's name. Viceroy looked at Vara who looked stiffened.

"Mother" replied Viceroy.

"Roy, where are you?" ask Virda.

"What's up, Mom?" ask Viceroy.

Viceroy seemed to stiffen when he listened to his mother's words. Time even seemed to stop spinning, a command that could not be denied at all, and had to be carried out even though his heart was so heavy as to do so.

...*****...

After dinner in the town square, Viceroy takes Vara to an apartment located in the city center. They soon entered a fully facilitated studio-type unit.

"Vara, do you like this apartment?" ask Viceroy.

"Yes, it's nicer and more luxurious than my old boarding room" replied Vara.

Mata Vara surrounds the apartment with a small kitchen and bathroom.

"Vara, do you mind if you occupy this apartment?" ask Viceroy.

"Viceroy, what do you mean? Don't we have a house?" ask Vara.

"Access to our house is difficult, you can't even ride a motorcycle well or a car" replied Viceroy.

"Viceroy, what do you mean, we're moving house?" ask Vara again.

Viceroy was worried, he didn't know what to say to Vara. However, he was convinced that Vara could definitely understand him.

"Vara, for a while I will stay in the main house at the request of my mother" replied Viceroy.

Viceroy could see Vara's expression instantly droopy. Vara immediately bowed weakly.

"Viceroy, you mean we live separately?" ask Vara.

Viceroy nodded slowly.

Vara felt her tears well up again filled her eyes.

"Vara," said Viceroy immediately carrying Vara into his arms.

Viceroy immediately stroked Vara's back gently and affectionately.

"Vara, please don't cry" Viceroy said.

"Viceroy, can't you resist your mother's wishes?" ask Vara.

Viceroy wiped away the tears that flowed from Vara's eyes. Right now it's really a dilemma. He loved Vara so much, but could not resist his mother.

"Vara, you must have always heard the expression that heaven is on your feet" said Viceroy staring gently at Vara.

"Vara, I really love you a lot, but I also have a lot of respect for my mother" Viceroy continued.

"Vara, you must still remember that wisdom is the most basic thing to face my mother," Viceroy smiled gently at Vara.

Vara looked at Viceroy, her husband is truly a man who is very devoted to his mother. A good man is a man who glorifies his mother.

"Vara, just think of it as a test for the love we're fighting for. My mother's problem is my business" Viceroy said.

Vara still looks doubtful.

"Vara, trust me until the end" Viceroy still reassured Vara.

"Alright, I believe you, Viceroy," said Vara.

"Why did I hear it like I had to?" ask Viceroy.

"Yes, how do I end up?" ask Vara.

"You don't sound sincere about it" replied Viceroy.

"Yes, who is the wife who can sincerely have to live apart from her husband?" grouse Vara.

"Vara, what are you afraid of? Are you afraid I'll turn away from you?" ask Viceroy.

"Of course, your mother has even prepared a future wife for you" Vara said.

"Vara, even if seven angels come to tease me, I will never turn away from you!" Viceroy.

"Huh, dreadlocks," said Vara.

"Kok gumbal anyway! I'll make sure you're the first woman and the last woman who can have me completely and completely!" Viceroy smiled looking at Vara.

Vara hugged Viceroy again, the man's embrace really could always calm her down. Just like a cigarette that always makes him an escape when he needs calm.

"Vara, I really love you" Viceroy said.

"I love you so much too, Viceroy," said Vara.

...*****...

Viceroy looked at the watch, he let out a heavy sigh. He got out of bed and put his clothes back on. Vara was still lying on the bed and watching him.

"I'll call you right away as soon as I get home," Viceroy said as he gently kissed Vara's forehead.

"Yes, I'm waiting for you" said Vara.

"Then I go first" Viceroy said goodbye.

Vara stared at the back of Viceroy who disappeared along with the closed unit door. Vara felt her eyes heat up. He felt his chest so tight. But immediately on the edge of far away the feeling of sadness that hit his heart.

Vara is completely aware that she is only a wife, while Queen Mother is Viceroy's mother. Whenever a boy belongs to his mother. At the moment, Vara could only be confident and trust fully in Viceroy. The man has promised and will not break his promise.

...*****...

Viceroy stepped towards the underground parking lot. He was sure, Ryo must have returned to instigate his mother. Viceroy knew very well that his mother was more on Ryo's side.

That's how Ryo wants to win their bet.

"Alright, Ryo, let's see who will win this gamble" Viceroy said.

He immediately stepped on the gas pedal of his car and left the underground parking lot that looked dim.