(Not) Substitute Husband
Only a Year

“SAH.”

Kania was still lowered with both hands clenched above her lap. Trying to hold back the sound of her sobs.

Mami Elvan removed the scarf cloth covering Elvan and Kania's heads, then she sat behind Kania's body and calmed the woman who was already her daughter-in-law. This moment came to Elvan's attention, for some reason the man was emotionally looking at Kania's cry.

“It's a pity,” said Nela while removing Kania's tears with a tissue. “Mami knows it must be heavy, but this is your life choice. There are files that you must sign and this activity must be published, if you only fall short your sacrifice will be in vain.”

Kania just nodded slowly, she did not open her voice because all was just pecuma. Her mother-in-law was right, if this was her life choice and it was her destiny. At least he just needs time and understanding that he should have a marriage with someone who is currently gone.

Elvan and Kania are also stylish according to the direction of the photographer. When Elvan's hand was on Kania's waist, it made the girl uncomfortable. Elvan deliberately brought her face closer and whispered “Don't think I'm happy to do this, you're too confident.”

“You can go back to the room first, later in the afternoon MUA will come to change the make up and appearance of Kania,” said Nela.

Kania was taken to a room that turned out not to be his room that he occupied last night.

“Mbak is not wrong, last night I did not sleep here,” Kania protested. Moreover, the room now looks as luxurious as when he followed the prewed photo.

“True Miss, this is Miss Kania's room and Mr. Elvan.”

Kania stepped in and sat down on the sofa. Even his bag including his phone was already there. The door opened and Elvan came in. They looked at each other, Kania lowered her face to cut off the view.

“Hei,” strangle Elvan.

Kania raised her face and looked at Elvan who was standing staring at her.

“Stop your exaggerated expression as if you were hurt and insulted by this marriage. You need to remember this forced marriage, I do not want it. Don't expect me to act like a husband or a head of a family like a marriage in general, that's not going to happen. One year ... after that we will part,” said Elvan then take off the rough tie and suit.

“I was the same,” said Kania and managed to make Elvan turn his head.

“Don't expect me to behave like a wife in general. For I do not want this marriage either. I'm willing because I want to fix .. Bayu's name, so it's not just you that's forced here. One more thing, it should be my wedding with Bayu today but he's gone because he's on duty for your family.”

Elvan did not answer Kania's words, seeing that the woman's face was already wet with tears. He headed towards the balcony, thinking about what Kania had delivered. Bayu indeed died while on duty especially obviously he survived because of Bayu.

...***...

This afternoon, Nela came to the room where Elvan and Kania were. Making sure the couple had eaten and waiting for Mua to come and execute Kania. Elvan himself was in the room, changing his clothes.

“Indeed this is a very compatible couple, whose handsome guy is forgiving and who is a really beautiful girl,” praise the MUA.

“Master, it's time,” exclaimed a bodyguard at Elvan. Eventually Elvan and Kania came out of the room followed by two bodyguards heading to the event ballroom. Sure enough, the titled reception was quite luxurious but Kania did not know the guests. He was asked to keep smiling as if it was their day of happiness.

Since the marriage contract process and at this time, Kania did not see the presence of Bayu's parents. Even if what he does is for them. However, Kania understood that they felt more pain than she felt.

Kania was exhausted from the heels she was wearing and continued to stand side by side with Elvan. Mami Elvan who understands Kania's condition asks her to let go of her heels, but Kania has trouble because of her big dress and is difficult to look down.

Elvan suddenly crouches down and helps Kania release her heels. The moment was perpetuated by several news seekers who did get permission to cover. Kania was surprised by Elvan's actions, even he reflexively touched Elvan's shoulder so as not to fall.

At ten o'clock in the evening, the atmosphere of the ballroom was not as crowded as before. Kania has been invited by her Mama back to the room. Even now Kania has managed to remove makeup on her face including removing her hairstyle. His forehead wrinkled when he saw the change of clothes that had been provided was a satin sleeping dress with a spaghetti strap.

“I have to wear this, short once,” muttered Kania.

Because he did not see any other change of clothes, inevitably Kania will wear the prepared ones but the problem is not over because she has difficulty opening her wedding dress. Elvan who had just arrived was surprised to see Kania still wearing her dress.

“Can you please contact someone who can help me remove the dress,” pinta Kania because she has not had contact from the Elvan family.

Elvan approached and asked Kania to stand up.

“It's late, there's no way I'm asking Mami here.” Elvan stood behind Kania's body and removed the buttons and zippers of the dress, including escaping from Kania's body which was only wearing a triangular cloth. Elvan turns around and gives Kania a chance to go to the toilet carrying her nightgown.

When Kania cleaned himself, Elvan had stripped off his clothes and just put on a boxer and lay on their wedding bed. His body was already very tired and his head was dizzy due to the effects of the liquor he consumed. Even when Kania came out of the toilet, Elvan was already asleep.

“There's no way I'm sleeping next to him,” muttered Kania.

Aware of her status, Kania took a pillow and placed it on the sofa and laid her body there. Covering the bathrobe she was wearing, Kania fell asleep. His fate as the Wife of Elvan Hadi Putra is just about to begin, his days could be getting heavier and sadder.