The Rhyme of the Depositary

TWO SEVEN

 

THE WEDDING

 

Marriage is a sacred bond. He was created as a declaration of loyalty and willingness before the Creator to possess and protect one another. The bond that nature will adore. The bond that weaves together and witnesses the whole story of human life, ushering in the passing of offspring, guarding the front. The bond that everyone is subject to is subject to the laws of nature and binding forever.

Today Alice forms a promise before God, accepting and complementing her life with a man named Kendrick Jafferson. This day her duty as a wife begins, escorting herself to serve the husband.

As the agreement progressed, when the oath took place, a torrent of tears flooded her beautiful face. The guests consider the bride to be moved. Euphoria because of happiness. Alice smiled, letting them draw many conclusions.

No one knew his heart was hurting. Realizing with great sadness his heart was anchored to another man. Anson Mallory's.

The man had been silent for quite a while in his mind, like a virus that stifled and gnawed at his sanity at all times. His subconscious still thinks the man next to him is him, not Kendrick.

If only he could change his feelings, he wanted to admire Kendrick and accept him. But all sides of his heart refused. The feeling has been dominated by other men who even until now do not even consider its existence.

This marriage is sad. On his side stood a great man who sincerely believed in him, and with impudence Alice's heart could not even compensate him.

Maybe it's true Kendrick said. They are two people trapped together. There were no strong emotions between them. Only mutual symbiosis takes place. They have a specific purpose in marriage. Alice wants support, Kendrick wants stability.

It shouldn't be a hard thing to do. They understand each other's position. The bond they planned felt reasonable and logical. It's just that when everything happens, other emotions run uncontrollably inside Alice. His little heart still hopes if this pledge he does to the people he loves.

Wearing indeed. Life is capable of trapping someone the hard way you're dealing with. Alice hoped, this was just a momentary syndrome. May his logic return, restore his rationality. He didn't want to always be stuck with this kind of frail feeling.

"Are you okay?" Kendrick stared at Alice gamang after their reception ended in the afternoon.

Today Kendrick tried several times to touch Alice's arm, giving a romantic show to the invited guests. The man smiled wryly, hiding discomfort every time their skin rubbed. Alice tries to help Kendrick, stay away and busy herself with other guests, so that Kendrick does not get stuck with her.

"Yes. Just a little tired. You said our sacred promise was witnessed by only a few people nearby, I didn't expect your closest person to be this many." Alice protested a little away from Kendrick. He did not want the man to suffer from being too close to him.

"You'd be surprised to see my guests again tonight. Some of my distant family will be present, you better prepare your stamina for the evening" Kendrick said understandingly.

Alice nodded, tempted to rest for a moment her body. He should be getting ready for the night event. The mansion that Kendrick occupied had him conjured into a very magnificent party venue. The man unmitigatedly prepared everything he had for their reception. If only they loved each other, this marriage would be like heaven.

Alice managed to fall asleep for several hours to recover her physical condition. After that, everything seemed to pass so quickly. He was helped to immediately prepare for the reception with many processes that he had to undergo. Her own makeup took a long time to polish. Alice just resigned through stage after stage for her show.

When their reception was held, the invited guests began to arrive one by one. Kendrick estimated the number of people present at about eight hundred. He stood gallantly in his black coat, welcoming one by one his befriended guests.

Alice laughed standing by Kendrick's side. She really did not expect that the figure who had become her husband was really rejecting the handshake that every woman extended. Kendrick just smiled a little without receiving the hand of the women. Alice must quickly save the situation by replying to the women who were meant for Kendrick.

The reactions of women vary. Some laugh because they think Alice is a possessive woman who does not want her husband to touch other women, some are slightly offended and some just shrug their shoulders indifferently. After all, it's common knowledge that Kendrick is an ice cold guy. They were surprised to realize that he ended his bachelorhood with Alice. Some of them think Alice is a man who deliberately changes gender. They consider Kendrick a gay cover.

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Anson entered the main hall of the mansion which became the center of the reception held. He walked gracefully like a wolf entering the enemy's cage. His regular steps revealed the dominance he had. Some of the invited guests automatically gave him a path. The surrounding people glanced curiously at a man wearing a black blindfold on the left. It seemed, Anson had an aura that was hard to ignore.

Anson squinted, looking meaningfully at the woman who became the bride. The woman sat gracefully in the pelaminan, in a very charming orange dress. Her hair had turned dark. Her beauty flowed naturally like a goddess possessing spiritual power.

That woman, beautiful without flaws. Her figure is like a queen who demands worship from around her. His aura is still capable Anson felt even though they are far apart. Anson recalled how the woman felt in her arms. Very tempting and amazing. Whatever is created in the woman, as if specifically to be admired in total.

Anson had it. They once shared each other, diving into each other. That soft skin was once his. Carve out a sad history for them. Anson was once fooled by the false love that she offered. He had actually once been trapped very deeply by the goddess of seduction.

And this is where the goddess stands. Smiling happily with another man, feeling victorious for successfully getting the man he wanted. Men besides Anson, of course. Really cheesy. It's easy to turn around.

Anson stood closer, interested in meeting face to face. A mocking smile was etched on his hard lips.

"Congratulations on your marriage" she said, making Alice freeze.

Kendrick reached out, receiving congratulations from his own rival. They throw sharp eyes at each other. A wild wolf has found its balanced law.

"Thank you, Anson. Enjoy the party tonight." Kendrick responded with a hateful tone.

"You have the wrong definition of garbage, Anson. What you call rubbish, I call it a diamond. You've thrown away something valuable, friend .... "

Kendrick embraces Alice's loin. He smiled with pride. Other than Alice, no one knew how tense and trembling her hands were now. It must have taken a very hard struggle from her to embrace Alice as she is now. The gynophobia he has does not allow him to interact closely with women. Alice really salutes all Kendrick's efforts to perform the play.

"Your taste is very low, Kendrick. I didn't expect a lowly woman to be able to seduce you."

The woman also managed to seduce Anson and make her life chaotic.

"The lowly woman you mentioned is the mother of your son, Anson. If you remember." Kendrick still didn't let go of his wound. Alice was getting worried. Kendrick's fingers began to tremble violently on his waist.

"Only biologically," Anson said painfully.

"Anson, you've already told me your point. Can you now join the other guests and enjoy the party dishes? Many other guests behind you are waiting for a chance to congratulate us," Alice must make this conversation stop as soon as possible. Kendrick's reaction has already begun to be disrupted by the false closeness they show. Alice can't bear to torture Kendrick any longer.

"Of course, Alice. I'm not interested in being with you for too long. Even with your dark hair now, you still look like a cheap teaser," Anson walked away from them.

Kendrick immediately ended the grip. He was already sweating coldly and looked extremely pale. At first glance, people must have thought he was too tired to face the party.

"Are you okay?" Alice asked worriedly.

"I'm so nauseous. You're the first woman I've hugged in two years, Alice," Kendrick wiped his sweat on the temple. He was very disturbed by the touch.

"What can I do to make you feel better?" Alice felt guilty.

"none. I just need to calm down for a moment. Mind if I leave for a minute?" pinta Kendrick's.

"Alright .. calm yourself first." Alice releases Kendrick. He looked at the pity of the man who was rushing away from him, going to another room.

Rachel approached Alice and replaced Kedrick with her. They both joked for a long time. This wedding event really drained Alice.

"I told you the dress looked spectacular." Rachel smiled proudly.

"Yes. But this dress makes me quite sultry" Alice said.

"Oh come on .. All of that is worth the result. How's your bridal night prep going? Did you have a special surprise for your husband?" rachel asked curiously.

Alice hides facts from Rachel about Kendrick's abnormalities and flaws. Let it be their little secret.

"Nothing special," replied Alice flatly.

Rachel looked at Alice long ago. He had suspected from the beginning that Alice's marriage was just a tool for the woman to get her son. But Rachel still hopes their marriage works. At the very least, they could have a life as a normal married couple.

"Is this marriage all mere pretence? I knew there was a veiled intention from you when you decided to be Kendrick's wife." Rachel wants honesty.

"Of course not. We're going to work hard for this marriage to work, Rachel," Alice explained, calming her best friend's concerns.

"Alright, I think your husband's a pretty good man. I hope you find happiness, Alice. It's time you had a true companion." Rachel smiled sincerely. He handed over the gift he said had been taken from Daniel. Rachel regrets that the man could not attend Alice's wedding because he was in prison.

Alice received the gift full of haru flavor. Daniel will soon be free. He plans to welcome Daniel's freedom with something special. Perhaps, the three of them could eat somewhere special.

Rachel left Alice alone. He was busy trying many dishes. This reception is unmitigated. Everything served from reputable catering services.

Alice, who began to feel increasingly uncomfortable with the dress she was wearing, took the initiative to replace it with another dress. She calls Janet, the W.O. crew, and asks for her help changing into a dress. The orange dress she was wearing was too complicated, she could not let go on her own.

Alice walked into the other room followed by Janet. The woman directed her to a guest room where another dress was kept. Alice sighed in relief after entering this room. For a moment, the frenzied atmosphere of the party did not bother him.

"Oh Oh my God. I forgot to bring a make up box. You wait here first. Let me look in the other room. Your makeup needs updating." Janet hurried out of the room.

Alice walked towards the window, opened it slowly and looked out gratefully. The night air made him feel calm. Alice was tempted to linger in this room. He was tired of going back to his own party.

The door opened and closed quickly. Janet is back. With a faint sound, Alice heard Janet lock this room. Apparently she's a cautious woman.

"Janets. Can you help me take off this dress? This thing really makes me breathless" Pinta Alice without turning around. But a familiar scent attacks Alice's sense of smell. Suddenly he turned around.

"Anson. Oh, my God." Alice stared in horror at the man in front of her.

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