Forced to Get Married Again
Burying the Past

"Done. You just need to discuss it at the board meeting later." said Hardan then handed the documents he held to alex.

"You didn't attend the boss meeting?"

"No, you're the one leading the meeting. I'll take Kei home, it's a tough day for him and I haven't comforted him."

"Good boss."

"Kei's still in Sonya's room?" ask Hardhan.

"Last I got the info they're now at rooftop boss."

"Yes you can come out now."

Just a step walk Alex heard the report in his earpiece, then turned back to Hardhan, "Boss Galang wants to see you."

"Let him in."

"But soon Miss Kei is back."

"Let it be, I want to see her reaction when I see her ex-husband again."

Hope you don't disappoint me Kei.

The door opened and Galang came in, rushed over to Hardhan, "Hardhan please release mama and Inge.." he asked.

Next to Hardhan's eyebrows rose into ridicule,

"You're always clear every time you come here. If you can control your mother and wife... None of this is going to happen...."

"But Inge is about to give birth in a week...."

Hardan shrugged his shoulders, "It's none of my business" he said coldly.

"Do you have no mercy?! They're old men and pregnant women!!" yell Galang.

Hardhan stood up and then kicked his desk, making Galang shocked and took a step back behind him. With a hunting gaze Hardhan approached Galang.

"Are you going to be quiet about the guy who's going to slap your mom?" the question then pulled the collar of Galang's shirt, and twisted it until Galang almost suffocated

"Your filthy wife's hand has even slapped Kei!! Should I just shut up?! It's still a good thing I just sent them to jail... Do I need to make them both disappear forever?!" threatening Hardhan then pushed Galang to fall.

Blood disappeared from Galang's face, his body was trembling in fear, Galang immediately knelt down, he said,

"They're sorry... Please forgive them...."

"It seems that the punishment I gave you earlier did not deter your wife, so why should I believe that this time she was truly sorry!"

"Please Hardhan, give it another chance"

"And you're working with Karina and Carmel. You must know how Carmel and his family are doing right now? You and your family will soon follow." insisted Hardhan, Galang increasingly paled.

"Sorry Dhan I was frustrated, I just didn't want Kei to forget about me, and switch to liking you... I can't stop thinking about it...."

"Now you choose... Save your family or forget Kei forever?!"

"Please don't Hardhan, that's a tough choice... You can acquire my company, but don't ask me to choose between my family and Kei...."

"Currently, you are selfish. You still want to have Kei back without thinking your family is always hurting him! You want to see Kei keep getting hurt like that? Is that the future you're gonna give her?"

Galang bowed silently, thinking of Hardan's words, as soon as he raised his head, "Let me meet Kei... If he still loves me I'll choose him. But if it doesn't... I'll choose my family, and forget it." Galang said.

Hardan smiled cynically, "Are you in a position to bargain with me? I'm being lenient with you because after all you've petrified Kei overcame his hobby with men. It's the only good thing you've ever done for her."

The door opened, Hardhan saw Kei enter with his cheerful face "Honey.." his words came to a halt when he saw Galang.

Galang who heard Kei's voice immediately turned his body towards the door and stood up

"Key.." said.

For a moment Hardhan saw the change in Kei's face as he looked at Galang, there was a look of sadness on his face, before a smile that seemed forced to decorate his beautiful face.

"Let's... I miss you.." said Galang as he touched Kei's shoulder but Kei dodged, then stared hard into Galang's eyes.

"Tell Inge and your mama... I don't care if they want to insult me or bother me! But never be disrespectful with my mother-in-law!! Or I will send them to hell!!" threaten Kei, then rush to Hardhan.

"Darling... You're not busy anymore, are you?" kei asked spoiled while hugging Hardhan.

Hardhan felt a great relief, he immediately breathed a sigh of relief, seemingly unconsciously holding his breath as Kei approached Galang. Hardan hugged Kei back and kissed his head.

"No dear... You want to go home now?" asked Hardhan softly.

"Yes... I promised mom I'd make you an apple pie."

"Apple? You're allergic to Kei apples!" chirps Galang.

Kei immediately turned back towards Galang, "No problem, as long as I don't eat it. And what's she doing here, baby?"

"He asked us to release Inge and her mother" Hardan replied.

"Don't let go, let them rot in jail! Let's go home, baby...." Kei pulled Hardhan's hand.

"Wait for Kei I want to talk to you.." stop Galang.

"There's nothing I want to talk to you about" Kei declined.

Hardan held onto Kei's shoulder, then looked at him gently "Speak... You guys have to solve your problems, right?" then Hardhan whispered in Kei's ear, "I believe you baby."

After kissing Kei's forehead, Hardhan and Alex leave them both. Hardhan stopped at the door, then turned to look at Galang "Keep your hands away from my wife, if you want to get out of this room in one piece!" threatening Hardan with a cold voice and closing the door behind him.

Kei stared at Galang, her ex-husband. Kei was shocked to see him here, and what was Kei's reaction to seeing the man he loved so much again? Nothing, it's empty.

Kei once imagined that his meeting with Galang would be full of joy and a flood of tears of happiness, after his marriage contract with Hardhan was completed. But as it turned out, that feeling was not there, Kei did not feel any feeling now when Galang was in front of him.

It seems like the love that is so deep in Galang has evaporated away, or actually Kei never loved him? Kei just got used to it? I don't know.

"I miss you Kei...."

"Sorry Galang, but I don't miss you." Kei replied coldly.

Galang was shocked to hear Kei's reply,

"You've forgotten our fond memories of Kei? The time we dated until we got married? The time of joy we've been through together? Does that mean nothing to you now?"

"Whatever the past may be, he is still called a memory. And live not only for memories, but also for the future. And my future is with my husband now, Hardan."

"Kei I still love you... Would you prefer Hardan because he is richer than me?! Is that why?"

Kei gaped, unable to believe what he had heard,

"You've never changed Galang, your mind is still as small as it used to be!"

"Then what makes you prefer him over me?!!" urged Galang upset.

"I learned to appreciate Hardhan, from the way he appreciated me. I also learned to love Hardhan, from the way he loved me. Well, I learned a lot from him, how we should treat someone we love. A good man... Know how to love a woman well."

"While he's also a playboy, are you sure he'll never cheat?"

"I will not judge his past. Like he who never judges my past. I have accepted his past, supported the present, loved and will continue to accompany his future. And what's more, I trust him."

"But Kei... How's my? I still love you Kei... Really love you. I never stop thinking about you, I can't sleep if I'm not drunk. I can't live without you Kei.." isak Galang.

"Learn how to appreciate Inge Lang...."

"What?" ask Galang not to believe.

"Learn to love what you have now, before life teaches you to love what you have lost. For even the most faithful can go, if they feel no longer appreciated."

"Is that you?"

"Yes... And don't let you lose Inge, too. I've buried my past, I hope you do the same, for the good of you, your family, and even more for the good of your son."