The Wife Who Escaped

2# Marriage Terms

One Morning, Kirana visited a public hospital in the suburbs . With a familiar step, he headed for the elevator in the main building and pressed the button towards the fifth floor.

[Ding. 5th floor.]

After descending from the fifth floor, he passed through a long hallway and stood in front of the hospital room.

It was a hospital room for critically ill patients.

[Strong]

Kirana silently read out the patient's name written on the door of the hospital room. I saw a name that made your heart ache just by looking at it. That's Kirana's mother's name.

Kirana raised her hand to knock on the door of the hospital room.

'Tok tock.'

I knocked on it, but I knew there would be no answer from inside the hospital room.

Welcomed with familiar silence, Kirana opened the door and entered into the hospital room shrouded in silence, and saw Sarah lying still in bed.

Although her daughter had only come to visit after a long time, Sarah did not blink an inch, just lying there motionless.

Kirana slowly approached him.

"Ma. I'm coming."

Mama did not answer my greeting, which I had not seen for a long time, mama still looked weak and lonely. An oxygen respirator covering his bloodless face began to be seen.

"sorry. I haven't da." Long time ago."

Before I got married, I came to this hospital every day, but after I got married, I had to keep quiet even to come see my Mama.

Kirana dipped the towel in the warm water and wiped her mother's body, her heart was very sick when she saw the legs that were only skeletons.

Sarah married Doni, Kirana's stepfather, 14 years ago. At the time, she was the CEO of a small and medium-sized company in Indonesia, and after marrying Sarah, her business and company grew rapidly. As the company's reputation grows, Doni's mother, Asih, dislikes Sarah.

'Imagine our son has a child. Even foxes are not ordinary foxes'

'Doni is too good a boy and he is also handsome . I won't approve of you, so wake up.'

Asih is the one who opposes the marriage of Doni and Sarah because sarah has children and she is from an ordinary family. Despite strong opposition, the two eventually became a married couple, and she hated and treated Sarah harshly throughout their married life.

'Useful whore.'

Asih always called Sarah and Kirana like that.

'What did the mother and son do to help Doni?'

'I pity her for not being able to bear children of her own and our son having to raise other people's children. Ughhh!'

Kirana felt that she was her mother's fault, and that it always hurt her heart. If only I had more confidence, I thought there was no point in blaming her for remarrying, and no one could look down on her even after they got married.

So even though Kirana wasn't proud of it, she was trying to be herself . He is mature enough for a child his age.

I see people around me figuring out what they want and being careful with what I say and do.

He never complained or disturbed her even once.

At least I hope Mama and Om Doni's relationship doesn't get tough because of me.

He believed that this family would become peaceful as long as he worked hard. But that desire collapsed when Kirana was 18 years old.

One night when it rains down, Sarah has an accident, and the accident puts her in a coma.

'Ahhhhh.....No. gabe..... Mother.'

'Ma..buy Ma....'

'Please.open your eyes.'

Kirana grabbed him without moving and shouted. It seems the whole world is collapsing.

I felt like I was left alone in the darkness without a single light.

Sarah spends every day in the intensive care unit, neither alive nor dead. Doctors see little chance of survival. Kirana cries and pleads with Asih and Doni who almost give up on Sarah's condition.

'Dad, grandma, save my mom.'

'My mom is alive.. I'll do whatever you want but please save my mother.'

Eighteen-year-old Kirana, who had no strength, knelt down like that.

All I could do was kneel down and pray. Even if everyone says no, I will not give up.

Kirana believes that one day Sarah will open her eyes.

Countless seasons passed, and years passed, but Sarah did not wake up. The surrounding people who were worried about Sarah and supporting Kirana started to give up one by one.

Everyone said he wouldn't wake up. Doni, the stepfather seems to already have a new woman.

In the memory of many, Sarah has been forgotten. Some people want him to close his eyes for good .

'Do you know how much money was spent on your mother's hospital expenses?'

'Your mother really didn't help and was just troublesome. When they said they were getting married I should have stopped it.'

Asih blatantly scolded and scolded Kirana. Every time, Kirana asked him not to give up on her mother.

Doni only held him back at first, but as time went on, he didn't notice him.

There was only one reason why Kirana endured such a difficult time. That's because she's sure Sarah's gonna wake up someday. However, Sarah has not been awake for 4 years.

'Your blind date partner is in.'

Asih asks Kirana to join the matchmaking meeting. At that time, Kirana was twenty-two years old.

'I don't want to get married yet. I'm even in college, there's a lot I want to do when I graduate.'

Kirana refuses to meet. However, Asih was being tough and yelling while grabbing Kirana's hair.

'What do you want to do? Ever since you and your mother moved into our home, our family has been devastated. Have you forgotten that you have said that you will do whatever I want?!'

'Based on the child who does not know himself.'

Asih had two reasons to marry Kirana early. The first reason is to enjoy the effects of mergers and acquisitions with other companies through marriage for the sake of Doni's company and business. And the second reason is to get rid of Kirana from home as soon as possible.

'Did you forget who paid your mother's hospital fees? When you ask for it and will do whatever you are told in exchange for the cost.'

'If you act ungrateful, then we won't do anything and finance the hospital fees for your mother again.'

Upon hearing Sarah's name, Kirana's face turned anxious. Sarah's hospital bills are huge and Kirana is unable to bear them herself.

When I think of my mother's face lying in the hospital, I don't want to say.

'All right I'll do it.'

In the end, that was what made him obedient and submissive.

I have to do whatever they want until Mom wakes up. If only you woke up, I would be free of everything.

After that day, Kirana met Asih as she wished.

After that day, Kirana did many blind dates as Asih wanted. If the meeting is unsuccessful, a few days later Asih prepares another meeting.

Every weekend wearing a colorful dress that looks mismatched and looks mature, sitting like a doll at the meeting place is like a routine for her.

Fortunately or unfortunately, every opponent who saw Kirana refused to continue the matchmaking. The biggest reason was because marrying Kirana would not be too profitable for business. Upon learning that Kirana failed to establish an arranged relationship, Asih became fiery angry. Humiliation, swearing and the word invisible are of course spoken without hesitation.

'No matter how unattractive you are, you reject every man you see, Are you doing it on purpose!'

'If it's an unimportant topic, shouldn't you be coquettish and cling to a man's heart? If you can't do it right, I won't not pay your mother's medical expenses anymore!'

Kirana's face became gloomy as she contemplated the disastrous past.

After Sarah had an accident, the day she spent with Asih was so painful that she didn't want to think about it anymore.

But in the end he meets Reynand, his blind date partner who for the next time, whether this is bad luck or luck.

Kirana looked out the window. Green yellow colored leaves decorate the streets and make it beautiful.

****

It was a Saturday when the sun was in the west direction with the air still very warm.

That same day, Kirana was sitting in a hotel restaurant and dressing up to attend the next matchmaking.

Kirana's face as she stared out the window looked gloomy, her eyes were weak, and her face was lifeless. The drooping shoulders looked like they were carrying a heavy stone.

As the meeting continued, Kirana thought that she should marry according to Asih's wishes, it would be best if she did it sooner. It was because he no longer wanted to listen to Asih's harsh words, and he had a place to live apart from his family.

However, it did not go according to the plan, it was tired and frustrating. Moreover, the person he met today was the type of person who would not marry young.

'I was lucky enough to get a seat, but just sat down for a while and went straight away. I'm not that kind of person either.'

Asih also seems to have no hope whatsoever, because the person Kirana will meet today is the granddaughter of the chairman of SF Group, a leading domestic and overseas construction company that has a high status and wealth that is incomparable to the Kirana family.

Kirana looked at the clock, the time signifying 13:00 meeting time. Just then, the entrance of the cafe opened and a man walked inside. Kirana looked at the man for a moment, stunned. A man in a neat black suit was tall, his straight shoulders looked wide and confident, and his long footsteps were very beautiful and full of elegance like a model on a catwalk.

It was not only me who could not take my eyes off the man, but all the eyes in the cafe were directed at him.There was no perfect human being from head to toe. I can't express it in words that it's amazing. A strong yet elegant charm flowed from her, and an unapproachable atmosphere radiated from all over her body. The man who stole everyone's attention stopped right in front of me.

“Are you Kirana Adhinatha?"

Kirana raised her head towards the low voice that sounded in her ears.

"Yes I. What's....... "

"I'm Reynand Steve, who was ordered to meet you today."

Kirana's eyes widened. He is Reynand Steve, the man who became his blind date opponent today.

Kirana got up from her seat and bowed her head to him.

"Oh, hello. It's nice to meet you."

“I know it's not the first time we met.”

Kirana blinked her eyes hearing the words she said softly.

".......?"

As far as I can remember, today was the first time I saw her face.But as she walked towards the chair in front of me, I spent some time asking what she meant.

Kirana and Reynand sat facing each other on a rectangular table. Reynand's face is more dazzling when viewed up close, his black eyebrows stretched out long, and his black eyes deep as if drowned.The sharp nose and sharp jaw as beautiful as a statue.

Looking at Reynand's face, Kirana realized that the success rate of this matchmaking had reached its lowest point.

The reason, this perfect looking man will love it in the middle of the family gap near zero.

The menu we ordered came out in front of both of us. Americano was placed in front of Reynand, and the herbal tea was placed in front of Kirana. Although the result was a matchmaking that had been fixed, I felt the need to conduct a self-introduction.

"I'm 22 years old, and I went to university xxx. My major is business administration, and I'm interested in art history, so I majored in..."

“Master Kester must be in a hurry.”

Reynand said as she brought the cup closer to her mouth.

“Taking a princess who hasn't even graduated college to a meeting."

Hearing those words, Kirana's eyes trembled slightly. His words were like Kirana's father encouraging her young daughter to marry for business.

Kirana who felt a strange cold tone and ridicule, spoke to him.

“I don't think I'm young anymore. In addition, Age is not a problem when it comes to getting married."

Of course, there were times when I thought I was too young to get married. However, through countless meetings, I realized that my age had nothing to do with marriage.

Marriage is an extension of business, mergers and acquisitions between companies. And the most important thing in confrontation is the economic value of the family and the company, not the age of a person.

Hearing that, Reynand's eyebrows shot up weakly. He sipped coffee and took the word out of his mouth.

“Then what is important?”

"Yes?"

Putting down her coffee cup, she looked directly at Kirana and asked.

“Nona Kirana Adhinatha I asked what is the most important thing in getting married?.”

The eyes that seemed to see everything gave me a feeling like I was standing in front of the interviewer.

Kirana was silent for a moment, then slowly opened her mouth.

"The future."

Kirana spoke confidently without taking her eyes off.

“I think the most important thing is what kind of future can be promised and guaranteed by the couple."

Reynand looked at Kirana with sharp eyes.

"Is it not important who promises and guarantees the future?"

"......."

“Can you marry someone you don't like?”

If you try to argue about something like love, you won't even come here.

“It's fine to marry without love as long as the terms are clear." Kirana said with a steady tone.

For ordinary people, love and trust are the most important things. But I live in a different world. The world in which Marriage is decided is only after careful consideration and comparing what can be obtained from others.

So this guy won't choose himself. Because this man did not gain any advantage for himself.

Kirana looked at Reynand without any expression. Reynand's mood slightly changed after hearing Kirana's words.

He said with a very serious look in his eyes.

“I think I can talk a little now.”

"......"

“I don't have a lot of time, so we'll just get to the heart of the matter"

Reynand spread her shoulders, and looked at Kirana. A calm yet strong voice came out.

“I will guarantee the future you want, I will find the best medical staff and hospital to do the treatment until your Mother wakes up, and I will cover the whole cost of her treatment."

Kirana's eyes widened, She told Kiran what she expected in the future. Even though he didn't say a word about his mother, it seemed like he already knew everything.

"In addition, we plan to provide as much support as possible in areas where SF Group can collaborate with your father's company. Besides, if there's anything else you want, I'm willing to fulfill it."

"......."

“If it is about the wedding process, you do not need any preparation. Everything necessary for marriage and married life I will provide.”

Kirana's mind went blank for a moment. What she said was all unexpected.

To be honest, like the man I met so far, I thought I would make excuses and leave. Otherwise, I know how to say openly that marriage is impossible because the conditions are not met.But now he says he will support me a lot if I marry him.

He even said something like,

“Not need anything, just enough body.”

“Then, what should I do...…”

Kirana said with a clueless expression.

“There is only one condition for marriage that I will submit to you.”

There was a sense of tension on Kirana's face as she stared straight at him.

“You should plan to get pregnant and have children at the same time after we get married."

That additional voice sounded resolute.

"As soon as possible."