The Pain of Marrying You

Chapters 13.

"Sorry, I found this phone fell in the parking lot of the mall. Are you the brother of the owner of this phone? Because there are no people around here anymore" he asked kindly.

"Oh yeah, that's my sister-in-law's phone. If you can please deliver to the address I sent via chat yes. Later I will give a reward as a sign of gratitude." call was finally cut off.

Ten minutes later Hendrik's car was parked in front of Rudi's salon. Johan approached him.

"Where have you been since? It cannot be connected. Make people panic just you!" reprimand Johan with a dislike look.

"Sorry, Mas. I had to nganter brother both of my ponakan find a suit and shoes. Because their suits were left behind yesterday.

I don't have to make-up. So coming at this hour is also not a problem, right?" he answered casually as he walked towards the sofa.

"Stay in make-up dong. Let it look fresher again" said his friend Rudi.

"Loh, who are you? How come Rudi didn't make his make-up?" Hendrik just realized that Rudi was not there.

"Rudi suddenly had a recurrence of his vertigo. That's why I changed him" he replied flatly while still focusing on Kirana's face.

At 17:30 everyone was ready to go to church. The wedding car is waiting in front.

Hendrik and Kirana get into the bridal car. While Johan was in Hendrik's car driven by his sister.

At exactly 18:00, they had all arrived at the church parking lot. All the guests were present and waiting for their arrival. Including friends Hendrik and Kirana.

This time Hendrik went down first. And immediately went into the room followed by his sister and her two.

While Kirana still had to wait outside with Johan waiting for the next cue from the committee.

Inside the room the host had started to open the show with his word of welcome.

"Shalom, good afternoon Mr and Ms. Ladies and gentlemen, we will start the blessing event in the afternoon today.

On Monday, March 21, 2023 we gather together in this place.

And to witness the affirmation of a holy marriage between our beloved brother Hendrik Arsenio, the birth date of Jakarta 18 September 1993, the second of five children, he said, from the couple's husband and wife Mr. William and Mery's mother.

With sister Kirana Adara Caroline, place of birth date, Sirabaya July 25, 2000, the second child of a married couple Mr. Baskoro and Ibu Indahyani.

And who shall be established as a lawful married couple before the Lord and the church by Father Jonathan, as pastor of the church.

Okay, we're gonna start the wedding confirmation service this afternoon. I invite Father, Mother, the church of God and the invitations to rise to their feet."

Kirana was now ready to stand in front of the entrance. Wrapped in a white dress dangling onto the floor, as well as veils covering her face, she looked extremely graceful. Beside him was also standing Johan who wore a black suit to make him look more handsome.

While Hendrik himself, already standing waiting in front of the altar side by side with the Pastor.

As the music that accompanied Kirana's footsteps played, all eyes were now turned towards the door welcoming Kirana who was about to walk towards the altar.

It seemed that Kirana was so moved, but fortunately she was still able to hold back her tears from falling. Hendrik who waited in front was no less surprised with Kirana.

On one of the front row benches, seen the two ponakan Hendrik was making a video call with his grandmother who was none other than Hendrik's parents.

Yes, they can only see Hendrik and Kirana's wedding via video call. Because Bu Mery actually disagrees if Kirana becomes his daughter-in-law. Bu Mery had always wanted Hendrik to have a wife who also had the same business as him. Not a wife who lives alone.

But it looks like the rice has become porridge. Hendrik had to marry Kirana because Kirana was already pregnant, and Mery was also very eager to have grandchildren.

Now Kirana is standing opposite Hendrik and the Reverend.

"I gave my sister to the Pastor to be married and blessed in Christ" Johan said, handing over Kirana.

"Okay, thank you" replied the Reverend.

Kirana and Hendrik sat next to each other in a chair that was placed in front of the altar. Kirana on the right and Hendrik on the left.

"Okay, Dad, Mom, let's sing two songs of praise to our Lord," invited the host.

After singing some hymns, it is time to recite the opening prayer led by the vice pastor.

Then now the Shepherd has also started to stand again in front of the altar.

"Shalom, to the bride and groom."

"Shalom, to the parents of the bride and to all the invitations.

If anyone has any objections please stand up and please tell me why." asked the Reverend.

Kirana is getting anxious here. Because he was afraid that Sintya would suddenly be present and ruin everything. Even though he had not invited Sintya. But there is still a possibility, if Sintya knows the date of their marriage from word of mouth.

Kirana glanced at Hendrik, apparently he was also anxious.

"Hows it? There ain't?" asked the Pastor one last time while watching all the invited guests. "Well, then this marriage can continue."

"Then, now I ask the groom to stand up. Because I'm gonna ask you a question.

Before the all-knowing Lord, and before these witnesses, will you brother Hendrik Arsenio take Kirana's sister Adara Caroline to be your wife?" ask the pastor seriously.

Hendrik did not answer immediately. I don't know what he's thinking. Until Kirana had to pinch Hendrik's foot first and then he wanted to answer.

"Yes, I'm ready!" henrik replied firmly.

"Do you love, respect, and care for him when he is healthy and when he is sick or disabled?"

"Yes, I'm ready!"

"In rich times and in poor times?"

"Yes, I'm ready!"

"Well time or hard time?"

"Yes, I'm ready!"

"Will you keep and keep this holy marriage until Christ returns?"

"Yes, I'm ready!"

"Alright, then please sit back. Now I'm going to go back to asking the bride. Please stand sister Kirana," the Reverend told Kirana.

"Before the all-knowing God and before these witnesses, will you Kirana Adara Caroline take Hendrik Arsenio to be your husband?"

"Yes, I'm ready!" very calmly Kirana replied.

"Do you respect him and submit to him?"

"Yes, I'm ready!"

"Do you keep it when he is healthy or when he is sick?"

"Yes, I'm ready!"

"When he was rich and when he was poor?"

"Yes, I'm ready!"

"Will you keep this holy relationship until Christ returns?"

"Yes, I'm ready!"

"Now I ask brother Hendrik to stand up too. Please both of you stand facing each other and hold hands.

Because we will both hear you two will say a wedding promise. Starting from brother Hendrik Arsenio first," said the Reverend.

However, Hendrik did not immediately say a word. Everyone was waiting for him. Kirana glared her eyes at Hendrik.

"You haven't broken the marriage vows, have you?" whispered Kirana panicked.

A few seconds later,

"In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.

Me, Hendrik Arsenio ...."

again Hendrik's speech stopped, he bowed and closed his eyes and saw he was taking a deep breath. Like a person who is in a dilemma when going to make a big decision. All the guests were wondering. But no one dared to make a sound.

Finally a while later Hendrik would raise his face again and stared fixedly at Kirana's eyeballs that had begun to glaze over.