Forced to Get Married Again
Sunrise in Mont Saint - Michel

Mont Saint-Michel is a medieval village with a gothic-style monastery and stands firmly on a coral island that is the footing of the monastery.

This tiny, hundred-acre island sits on the edge of the channel strait, in the coastal region of Normandy, northern France. This ancient castle-shaped monastery is included in one of the UNESCO world heritage sites. It took more than three hours to get to this historic place from Paris.

"Waahh is so beautiful, the castle really looks graceful and sturdy." praised Kei full of admiration.

Jemari Hardhan gently stroked Kei's hair,

"Because tomorrow we have to return to Jakarta, so we can not spend the night here, the night view here, no less beautiful than the view during the day."

"I just found out there is a castle by the sea, usually a castle in the forest or on a hilltop." murmured Kei.

"Because of its strategic location, being in the channel strait between the mainland of two countries, France and England, this Mont Saint Michele has an important role in history, making Mont Saint Michele, one of them as a fortress during the 100-year war against England. You see that road...."

Hardhan pointed towards the rocky path leading to the entrance gate of Mont Saint Michele, which was at first glance similar to a split sea.

"The unique path was used as a natural defense mechanism to dispel and subvert enemies, and there was quicksand between the expanse of mud."

Kei grimaced in horror,

"I don't want to walk into that mud."

Hardhan's laughter broke, though,

"Therefore, if we want to walk around this island, we must use my dear professional guide, now let's go down, soon the sun rises."

As they got out of the car, Hardhan grabbed Kei by the arm as he entered the uphill rocky road, and passed through the Bevole gate that became the gateway to the Mont Saint Michel trek.

"This rocky road is called the Cour de l'avance" explained Hardhan.

"It seems you know a lot about anything about France."

Hardhan chuckled softly, "It has become my custom when I want to open a business network in another country, I better recognize also the history, advantages and disadvantages of that country, believe me... Sometimes knowledge is useful as well."

"You're always totality when it comes to your work."

"Oh it has to be sweet" Hardan said as he pinched Kei's nose, making Kei frown.

Kei saw rows of souvenir shops along the Grand Rue road to the top of the coral island. These shops sell various types of typical Mont Saint Michel souvenirs such as clothing, ceramics, knick-knacks, various bags and so on.

"Well anyone can speak our language." murmured Kei when he heard one of the store employees offering his merchandise.

"Our people are famous for their shopping hobbies, always carrying souvenirs wherever they go. So in some tourist attractions, some ask their employees to learn our language, not just here in some other country like that."

Kei grinned widely

"It's like tradition, there'll be a sneer if you come home from somewhere without your hands."

"Yeah you're right, and remind me to buy souvenirs later before we go back to Jakarta, for Mama, Papa and Sonya...." Kei fell silent then laughed softly, "Yaa especially for Sonya, she can lecture me seven days and seven nights if I don't bring her souvenirs."

"It looks like you two have a much closer bond than I imagined."

"Sonya... She's been like my own brother, since Elementary school I always play to his house, just because I want to eat his mother's cooking, and want to enjoy the affection of a mother. I continued to visit and stayed at his house often, until when we were in the eleventh grade his mother Sonya died... And I cried louder than Sonya back then."

Kei took a deep breath, trying to hold back his tears that already wanted to come out. Hardhan pulled Kei into his arms, Kei's cheeks leaning against Hardhan's field chest felt warm in this cold air.

"When my mama died I was five, I don't remember what I did back then, whether crying hysterically was like when Sonya's mom died, or shut yourself up in the room without touching a mouthful of rice."

"Well I can feel it, and Kei... I've put Sonya in the head office, under Alex directly. May he be at home working with Alex." whispered Hardhan.

Kei raised his head, looking at Hardhan full of haru, "Oh Hardhan.... Thank you." Thank you."

Hardhan kissed Kei's forehead and they continued their way through the city's fortifications, looking out over the strait and the mudflats surrounding the island. Waiting for the sunrise from this fortress.

It is now spring, so the sun rises at seven in the morning with regular sunlight and longer greetings, until it sets around eight or half nine in the evening.

"Wahh very beautiful.." muttered Kei.

Seeing the sun start to rise, painting the sky with pink and orange colors, which gradually shifted the dark night sky, the birds flying add to this beautiful natural scenery.

"We need to be remembered sometimes that a sunrise last but a few minutes. But its beauty can burn in our hearth eternally. Looks like a quote from R. A. Salvatore was absolutely right to describe this wonderful event. Sometimes we need to be reminded that the sunrise is only a few minutes. But its beauty can burn in our hearts forever" Kei said, still continuing to admire the beauty before his eyes.

"It is the sun that does not escape sunset, but always remember to rise" Hardhan said from behind Kei as he put a necklace to his neck.

Kei fingers traced the necklace all the way to a round pendant like the sun, with a sprinkling of diamonds in the center. After the necklace was perfectly plugged in, Hardhan flipped Kei's body towards him, looking at the necklace attached to Kei's white, smooth skin.

"As I thought, this necklace suits you perfectly."

"Thank you...."

Kei pulled Hardhan's suit, tiptoed and wrapped his arms around Hardhan's neck and kissed her lips, which Hardhan's lips welcomed. Kei pulled his tongue back as Hardhan's tongue touched, swarmed, coaxed and satisfied him, until Kei's knee was weak, and his body trembled with pleasure.

Hardan took off his kiss, held Kei in his arms, their breathing was equally irregular, Hardhan had to do that, or he would be like a bar-man, making love to Kei in a public place.

Hardan pressed the button on his watch, then pointed it under his mouth.

"Search for lodging now!!" his orders.