The Pain of Marrying You

Chapter 8. Who her?

Hendrik let out a rough breath, then turned his gaze forward.

"Yes! That woman is Sintya. But we will never be together forever. Like I told you the other day."

"What is the issue of belief?" guess Kirana calmly.

His heart was actually screaming. It turns out that the man who will soon be the husband and father of his son is still in love with his former best friend.

"Yes! Sintya doesn't want to go with my beliefs. While my parents also forbid me to follow Sintya's belief," replied Hendrik with a look of regret.

"So you've known each other for a long time? Even Sintya already knows your parents, Mas?" search Kirana again.

"No! I haven't introduced Sintya directly to my mama."

Kirana threw her face towards the outside of the car glass. Tears that were as strong as he could bear, finally now spilled as well.

"I'm sorry, Ran. I don't mean to hurt your feelings right now. But from earlier you were forced to want to know who the woman was.

I hope you can understand that. Believe me right now I'm learning to forget him and learn to accept you and the child in your stomach." Hendrik held Kirana's right hand.

No response from Kirana. But the sound of her crying had disappeared.

"I'll take you home, I'll pick you up tomorrow morning."

Hendrik started the engine again. The silent atmosphere again enveloped the entire way they headed for Kirana's residence.

*****

The next day, from 07:00 Kirana was ready. But until 09:30, Hendrik's car did not arrive. Though the appointment with the Shepherd about 10:00 am.

Kirana tried to give in by contacting Hendrik. Even though his heart was still injured, but he brushed off all those feelings. Because the most important thing for Kirana at this time he can quickly marry Hendrik, so that the child in the womb has a clear status when he was born into the world later.

Kirana contacted him several times, but none of them were picked up. Until suddenly there was a message notification sound that entered Kirana's phone.

[I can't pick you up. You go alone to his church.] The message from Hendrik.

Kirana's eyes were perfectly rounded when she read the message.

"Can he tell you when the clock has crossed this line? Is as busy as it is her business this morning," Kirana grumbled as she began ordering taxis online.

Fortunately, this morning he got an online taxi. And the streets are pretty rough too. It didn't take long to get to church.

At exactly 10:30 Kirana arrived at the church. But when he saw around, it was still not seen Hendrik's car parked in front of the church.

[I've arrived. Where are you now?] sent message.

But the message was not read by Hendrik. Kirana decided to wait inside.

"Well Kirana just came at this hour? He said ten o'clock was here?" ask the Shepherd when Kirana just opened the gate.

" I'm sorry sir, the road was a little jammed. That's why I can only get here at this hour" Kirana replied lying.

"Where did Hendrik go? You guys didn't come together?" Mr. Shepherd distributed his pandagan around.

"Hendrik later said, sir. Because there was still important work in the restaurant," again Kirana had to lie in front of the Shepherd.

"Yes, we entered first if so. Me and the Shepherd's Mother would like to ask a little question," invited the Shepherd Sir kindly.

Inside the Shepherd's office, it turns out that the Shepherd's Mother was also waiting for our arrival.

"Kirana wants to drink what? Let me make it first," he bargained with a smile.

"I drink water, Mom. Let's not trouble Mom," Kirana refused politely.

This Shepherd Mother is among those who are very dear to all her congregation. Whatever problems experienced by his congregation, surely he also felt it.

"Kirana married Hendrik, did you get the blessing of Johan?" search Mother Shepherd.

"I've asked for my blessing, Mom. But it seems like Mas Johan disagrees less if I marry Hendrik."

"Then? Who will be your guardian if Johan disagrees?" The Shepherd scrunched his forehead.

"Later I'll try to talk to Mas Johan again. Because after all, I am pregnant, and must be married to the father of this child" Kirana said.

"Patience, yes. God must love the way if you are a mate," said the Shepherd Mother gave reinforcement.

Unbeknownst to them they had waited long enough for Hendrik's arrival. But the one who was waiting did not give any news. Even Kirana's last message she sent, was also unread by Hendrik.

"Sir, it looks like Mas Hendrik can't come today. Can his guidance be on retreat so tomorrow only?" ask Kirana.

"Oh, is that it? Well then tomorrow at 10:00 I wait, Ran. Don't be late again. Because tomorrow afternoon I have to visit the congregation house."

"Yes, Sir. I'll try to be on time tomorrow. Then I say yes, sir, Mom. Thanks for the banquet," Kirana ordered a taxi back online.

But this time he ordered not in the direction of his boarding. But to Hendrik's restaurant. Kirana wanted to know what was really going on with her future husband. Why is there no news at all.

About thirty-five minutes later, Kirana had reached the parking lot of Hendrik's restaurant. The atmosphere during the day is always crowded with visitors. Until all employees look very busy with their respective work.

"Siang, sir," said Kirana as she passed by Mr. Satpam who was always on guard at the front post.

"Eh, there's Miss Kirana. Where did you come from, Mommy? Denger no longer works in his swalay Bu Siska huh?"

"Yes, Sir. I've resigned from there."

"Well, I must have gotten a better job at this," he guessed with a face of sumringah.

"Praise God, sir." Kirana also smiled kindly.

"Sir Hendrik is inside, right, sir?" ask Kirana. He knew Hendrik must be inside. Because Hendrik's car is most striking in the employee parking area.

"Oh, would like to meet Mr. Hendrik anyway it turns out. It looks like it's inside, Ma'am. It's still a beautiful car parked there," he said, pointing to the parking lot using his lips.

"If that's what I'm going to get in first, sir."

When just entering the main door, there were some employees who immediately whispered when they saw Kirana's arrival.

"Mister, sir Hendrik is up there?" ask Kirana politely.

"Oh, there's no, Mom. But Mr. Hendriknya there are guests," he replied hesitantly.

"Don't call me 'Mom', just call me 'Mbak'. We're still so fucking sloppy."

"oh yes, Mom. Uh, Ma'am I mean."

"If you can know the guest is a girl or a guy?"

"Cowok and girl, Ma'am."

"Even from before?"

"Yes this morning they both came."

Without asking any more, Kirana immediately walked up the stairs leading to the second floor. As she was about to knock on the door, Kirana heard that there was quite a strange voice of debate like her.

Finally Kirana tried to eavesdrop on their conversation.