Getting Married for Lying
182 - Selena's Story

Vaya was still looking at Selena who was now unraveling her annoying smile. A typical smile is usually developed by women who feel they have won the hearts of men who are contested.

"I can still clearly remember how I met Vier. I accompanied my father at a business meeting. My father introduced Vier to me, "Selena started telling me.

I really don't need to hear that, Selena! Inner Vaya.

But Vaya remained calm and relaxed knowing that Selena was clearly trying to provoke him.

"When I was honest, I was interested in Vier, it's just that I didn't have to show him that" Selena continued.

"Then I went straight for information about Vier, all the information about him was always good. There was no sloping news about Vier, except for the fact that he was a man who changed women at every turn" Selena commented on her smile.

"For me, it doesn't matter if a man changes his woman, it's just that Vier is different. There's no bad news about Vier, even though Vier is a playboy."

Vaya still listened intently to each of Selena's slow words, as if she thought for a long time before choosing the words she would say.

"At the end of the day, I called Vier and asked him to go on a date."

Selena's smile grew wider, her flaky hands occasionally playing the tip of her blonde hair.

"And do you know what Vier said? She's willing to date me" Selena continued.

Vaya reviewed her wry smile.

"But, you know, that Vier is a man full of terms and conditions" Selena continued.

"Hmm, yes, typical of Vier," Vaya responded.

"So, we're finally dating and it doesn't feel like we've been dating for two years."

Selena's tone sounded more arrogant in Vaya's ears.

"Then, I asked Vier to marry me. And Vier agreed to the request."

Selena's expression instantly turned grim.

"When Vier and I were about to get married, I suddenly felt a great sense of doubt. Was Vier really willing to marry me because he loved me or was it because I asked him to marry me?" selena.

"In the midst of my doubts, I suddenly heard your words saying that you were Vier's ex-lover and had killed your baby at Vier's request."

Vaya's wry smile widened, Vaya sure his face at this time must really look laughable.

"Selena, did you really believe what I said back then?" ask Vaya.

With one slow motion, Selena moved her head, as if she was the star of an advertisement for a famous skin care product.

"At first of course I didn't believe that" Selena replied.

Selena's gaze did not imply any doubt at all.

"But the more I tried not to believe him, the more I doubted Vier."

"At that time, I thought, did Vier deliberately hide all the bad things to keep looking good?"

"Well, I perfectly understand that now the information in circulation can be bought with money. Merely for the sake of good imaging in the public eye," continued Selena.

"I who was in a state of doubt and doubt at that time finally made a decision that until now, to be honest, I still regret it very much."

"Selena, I also feel very sorry for making up that lie. I really didn't expect that your sense of humor was so bad," Vaya chimed in again.

"Yes, how do you end? You came to me, claiming to have been pregnant with Vier's child. Vier always said, don't let me cross the line! For me, that means Vier is really very careful that events in his past will never happen again. Yeah, sure that's why, the reason why Vier always refused when I asked him to fuck me."

Vaya was stunned to hear Selena's words. I don't know why Vaya felt so embarrassed when she remembered that she had also asked Vier to fuck her.

Vaya sighed heavily while looking at Selena's face.

"So, Selena, what do you mean by telling me all this?"

Selena drew back the smile that in Vaya's eyes looked so annoying.

"My point is, I wonder, do you really love Vier, as much as I love him, and does Vier love you too?"

Vaya felt her lungs squeezed by every word that came out of Selena's beautiful lips. Lips that are still soft pink even without a blush.

"Hmm, yes" said Vaya.

Vaya stepped closer to the window, opening a slight gap in order to feel the gust of autumn wind out there.

"Selena, do you know, me and Vier started this marriage solely because I had to take responsibility for what I had done."

"I messed with your sacred plan to build a happy household."

"I have borne all the consequences of my actions, Selena."

Vaya again set his sights on Selena.

"If you guys really want to get back together, I don't mind. Really, taking Vier off doesn't mean I don't love him, it's all I've done for Vier's good, and my son's good."

"Your son?" ask Selena.

"Yes, I mean I conceived, gave birth, and raised the seed that Vier planted on me. I certainly can't kill that seed like I told you," Vaya replied quickly.

"Although growing up without a father figure, the child can still grow well" continued Vaya.

"And if you and Vier really want to get back together, please accept and treat the kid well."

"I don't mean to complain to you. But conceiving, giving birth, and raising a child without being accompanied by a husband, is very hard. It's just, I'm grateful to be able to go through all that well."

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Vier is still waiting in front of Selena's treatment room. Although he was really impatient and wanted to hear for himself, what were Vaya and Selena talking about.

Waiting like this really made Vier feel that second by second was moving so slowly. Like waiting for a snail race that ran to the finish line.

Vier's smart strings were vibrating inside his suit pocket. Mike's name appears on the flat-piece's flat screen.

But he had not been able to answer the phone from Mike, his eyes were immediately fixed on his mother's entourage.

"Vier," Miss Cintami said hello to Vier.

"Mother" Vier replied to Ms. Cintami.

Lothawat! Inside there is Vaya! Inner Vier.

"Why did Mom come here? Tumben once," asked Vier.

"Mom just wanted to see Selena" replied Ms. Cintami.

"Why are you waiting outside, Vier?" ask Miss Cintami.

Vier quickly thinks of the right reason to take his mother away before meeting Vaya, which eventually makes things worse.

Not yet had Vier take Bu Cintami away, the door of the room opened and Vaya appeared from behind the door.

...*****...