Hate Is Love's
The Substitute Bride

The reception that has been prepared is still held. It's just that Kemal's name was replaced with Nalendra. At the reception, an additional team is prepared to select the guests present. The invitation from Kemal was welcome again, while from Ayumi's side was allowed to enter. With the exception of their college friends, because they both studied in the same majors and classes.

Of course the guests from the Kemal party wondered, why suddenly there was a change of bridegroom in the last seconds of the wedding. Many asked the security officer who sent Barra to order the invitation. But they only answered for direct confirmation with the Kemal family, and Ayumi had nothing to do with them.

Many people are disappointed because of the changes that have taken place. But there was nothing they could do, except follow directions. Not a few speculations developed, but they did not dare to voice it directly. They should rethink if they should come into contact with the family of Wisdom.

Ayumi's college friends who came were no less surprised by the change of their friend's bride. Actually many are suspicious of the relationship Kemal and Ayumi. They are not like lovers. Kemal's attitude towards Ayumi and Deri is very different. For the sake of Deri, Kemal was willing to run away if he heard something about the man. But when it comes to Ayumi, the man looks ordinary.

Some of Ayumi's classmates were seen gathering near the stage. They are still waiting for the queue to be able to go on stage, because there are still photo sessions from both families of the bride and groom. Their eyes could not help but look at Nalendra who replaced Kemal, next to Ayumi. And to his surprise, Ayumi's face also looks ordinary, it can even be said to be happy.

“Gue is confused, what exactly is this? Why did their marriage fail and the groom's bride change casing?”

“Yes, I'm confused too. But if I see, Ayumi kaya is fine deh.”

“Gratitude if Ayumi did not become married to Kemal. The child is not obviously rich. Mending is with her husband now. Look, more mature and handsome again. Kemal mah no end of his nails.”

“Iya. Ayumi used to be a couple of times. Well fitting want to marry, realize he turned out to be a man his choice of buluk keep turning the bow.”

“Hahahaha..”

“Kira si Kemal again what now?”

“Nangis in the corner of times, hahaha.”

“Ngga sure I am. At best he's the same affectionate Deri. They both eat eggplant.”

“Serious??”

All the eyes of Ayumi's friend were immediately fixed on one of her friends who was the thinnest, but had the highest posture. The man seemed so sure of what he said.

“Lo know where? Wow don't fitrun lo.”

“Gue's never seen them c*pok*n behind campus cafeteria.”

“Whattt???”

I can't believe they heard the news. But looking at the two men, it seemed like the news was true. They again cast their eyes on Ayumi. There is a feeling of compassion as well as gratitude. Iba, because Ayumi and her family must be humiliated by Kemal. But grateful because their friends got a replacement whose quality is far superior.

“Crazy yes Kemal. Dapet diamond instead choose tai kebo.”

“Ya how else. If love is attached, tai kebo is more valuable than diamonds, hahaha.”.

“Hahaha. najong very proverb lo.”

Their conversation came to a halt when they saw the queue in front already moving up onto the stage. In an orderly manner they waited for their turn to go up and congratulate them. Ayumi's smile was immediately visible when she saw her friends coming on her happy day.

“Yumi. congratulations yes. But how does the bride change the casing?”

“Not replace doang casing, but same machine also, hihihi.”

Nalendra only replied to Ayumi's friends with a smile. Don't forget he thanked me for coming to congratulate you. Ayumi herself did not say anything about the change of bride.

“Yum.. nemu clear rich man lo, where? Want dong if there is still stock,” whispered one of his friends.

“Udah no more. Limited edition male I mah.”

“Hahaha.”

“Congratulations yes, Yum. make his aa also safe. Thank you for saving our friend from the rich rice field of Kemal.”

Ayumi's friends giggle at the words of one of them, not least Ayumi. What happened to him as the saying goes, miserable brings favors. The Passion has humiliated Kemal, but there is a favor behind it. Getting a real, beautiful and handsome male husband.

After taking pictures with the two brides, Ayumi's friends went down the stage. Of course they immediately hunt for food that has been prepared by the catering. Ayumi turned her head to Nalendra, who had not said much.

“Abang does not regret marrying me?”

“Why should you regret?”

“Ngga. The brother from earlier was silent. Fear brother nyesal aja marriage with me.”

Ayumi lowered her head. Suddenly the girl thought that Nalendra's action was just a spontaneity to save her family's face. He was pinched when Nalendra grabbed his hand.His head was raised, looking at the man beside him.

“Abang ngga. Actually, my brother still can't believe we're married. It was a dream, a woman who had cosplayed as a girlfriend, turned out to be a brother's wife.”

There were no words Ayumi could speak. Only her eyes were staring unblinkingly at her husband. Not only Nalendra, but she still does not believe that the man who became her husband now is the man who lately wara-wiri in his head.

The silence between the two ended when the invited guest came back to congratulate him. Some invited guests from Barra's side were business colleagues Farel and Eagle. They were surprised that the owner of J&J Entertainment was different from the Ramadhan family.

“Congratulations yes, Nal. Om didn't think that the groom turned out to be you. As far as om, the invitation is not your name.”

“Thank you, om.”

“May be a family of Sakinah mawaddah warohmah and quickly blessed momongan.”

“Aamiin.. thanks aunt.”

“Eh don't have children. They are young, let's just date first,” timpal the husband.

“Oh yes. Satisfied in your courtship, just had a momongan,” errat the wife.

Both Nalendra and Ayumi only responded with a smile. But it seems that this proposal has a point as well. Just knew a few months and got married immediately, it was due to an incident. Surely both of them need time to get to know each other better and foster feelings of love between them.

While at the bottom of the stage, Ayumi and Nalendra's cousins are gathering together. Talks of course dominated about the phenomenal marriage between Ayumi and Nalendra.

“Ngga apparently yes, Nal can immediately speed that way left the Vano behind. Now the post of president is single between the Vano or Farzan. Suit deh lo both,” exclaimed Zar.

“Enak. Noh the Farzan, why am I being carried around. I'm still kinyis-kinyis,” sewot Ervano.

“Hahaha.”

“BTW I'm grateful anyway, Nal who is adahin adek me. It's a shame that the camel who married Yumi. Guaranteed you've got my bangs.”

“Which there is nyosor elo, Zan, hahaha.”

Zar's words were immediately greeted with laughter. Farzan shuddered to himself imagining it. If that happens, there might be a new novel titled, seduced sister-in-law. Of course, readers will be fooled. Presumably the teaser aka sister-in-law is a beautiful woman bohai, but it turns out the trunked man.

The wedding reception continues until a predetermined time. Guests who come are not as many as the invitation that is spread. There is a lot of food left. Barra asked the caterer to wrap the food to be distributed to the homeless, hawkers or online drivers.

The bride and groom are welcome to return to the bridal room. Nalendra chose to change clothes in Farzan's room, so as not to make Ayumi awkward. The man immediately went to a place as soon as he finished changing clothes.

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Ayumi looked at the clock on her wrist. The time had already shown at four in the afternoon, but her husband still had not entered the room. It has been an hour and a half since Nalendra said goodbye to come out. The girl was still waiting for her husband in her room.

Ayumi was just about to contact Nalendra when the bell rang. The girl opened the door. Nalendra is coming. In his hand was a paper bag. The man went straight into the room, then sat himself on the sofa. He gave the paper bag in his hand to Ayumi.

“What is this, bang?”

“That's the dowry you promised. I had to pick it up first at the jewelry store. Oh yeah, brother asked for your account number. Money transfer, yes. Let's hurry. What's the number?”

Ayumi gave me her bank account number. Nalendra quickly entered the number and then sent money of 50 million rupiah to his wife's account. A set of jewelry that becomes a dowry has also been given to Ayumi. The dowry that was owed, has been paid off by him.

“Lunas yes, dowry.”

It was just a smile that Ayumi gave. The girl opened the paper bag, then took the jewelry box from inside. Inside the box, there are earrings, necklaces, rings and bracelets.

“You like?”

“Likes, bang. Real nice. But how fast is it?”

“Actually I ordered this a week ago. Just a whim, I want to prepare a dowry for my candidate later.”

“So you already have a candidate? So how's dong? Poor candidate.”

Nalendra laughed at Ayumi's panicked and surprised face. The man still hasn't said anything. He still enjoyed the wife's face which looked cute in his eyes. Because Nalendra never answered, Ayumi again said things that made Nalendra widened.

“Bang.. let's meet me as a brother-to-be. I want to apologize.”

“Hahahaha..”

“Iih. I'm serious, bang.”

“I don't have a candidate.”

“That said brother earlier a jewelry message for prospective brother dowry.”

“Emang yes, I ordered jewelry for dowry. But the candidate himself does not exist. That is, ready an umbrella before it rains. If you have the candidate, the dowry is ready. Because I don't want to date. If you have found the right woman, the intention is immediately married. It turns out that my wish was affirmed by God. I got married today, so the candidate is you.”

“Ooh. I think you have a candidate. I'm so not good body already grab brother.”

“Ngga. I am single from birth. No one wants to be the same. Thank God you want to pay the debt, hahaha.”

“Select brother lower price, raise quality. How are the girls and widows who want to be a couple brother. Brother many fans at the plantation.”

“Hahaha. You don't believe it. Uh but.. You don't regret marrying your brother?”

“Ngga, coking.”

Ayumi immediately turned her gaze in the other direction when answering Nalendra's question. His face looks red. Instead of feeling sad because the groom has been left right before the agreement, the girl actually feels happy to get a substitute bride who is much more qualified than her future husband.

“Ay. You must be upset, angry, disappointed and embarrassed by everything that happened. But. brother married you with sincere intention, want to build a household with you. Not out of pity or coercion. We haven't known each other for too long. But we can take it from now on. You agree, right?”

Only a nod of the head was given by Ayumi. Even the girl did not dare to look at Nalendra. Nalendra's shady and warm gaze, always successful in making his heart pound. Especially when he heard her soft voice when talking to him. Enjoy what else you deny. Maybe those are the words that accurately describe his current state.

“Tomorrow the plan brother want to have a thanksgiving on the plantation, all of you announce about our marriage. You don't mind?”

“Ngga, bang.”

“Currently my brother still often go back and forth Bandung-Ciwidey. Brother is still finishing college S2. Maybe six months is over. You also have to finish college. So maybe there are times when we stay apart, if you have to stay in Ciwidey for a long time.”

“Iya, bang.”

“For a while, we stayed at papa Farel's house first, you're nothing, right? After all there was only Naima besides mama and papa. Do you know Naima?”

“Know, bang.”

“Is there anything else you want to know about brother? Or should anyone know about you? For example, what you like or do not, whether you have food allergies or anything, say yes. We should start getting to know each other now.”

“I have no restrictions when eating. But I can't cook yet. I'm not used to doing homework either. Rich nyuci, nyetrika or mopping. If the bed is the same every day. Only if other work, I never.”

“Ngga. You can learn slowly. If at home papa, there is already a housekeeper who does it all. But if in Ciwidey, you are used to doing it yourself. I hope you want to learn from now.”

“Iya, bang.”

“Thank you, yes. Sorry if you demand a lot. Brother shower first, have not prayed ashar as well.”

Nalendra got up from her seat, then entered their bedroom. The man immediately went into the bathroom to clean his body that was sticky by sweat. Ayumi still held her place. Look at what they were talking about. The new chapter of his life has begun now. Getting an independent husband like Nalendra, she also had to start studying independently. The girl was optimistic that she could be a good wife for Nalendra.

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