I'm Just a Figurant
Ch 53 - Married

I'm still crying a mouthful. Can't argue a bit with what Dad said. My dad and I are very close. I am rarely angry. Once angry I'll be so scared like this.

My mother grabbed my body and hugged me. Trying to cheer me up.

"Here you are, all has happened. There's no point in me scolding him either. The fault is with both of them. Let them take responsibility for their mistakes." Mother stroked my head. I'm still crying.

"Here you go, don't cry anymore Nduk. You should follow the words of Father. Don't reject goodwill, Alex. Marry him. It's okay even if you guys marry betel. It's better than leaving you in this condition."

"Huu... Hix... Hix... " I'm crying a lot. Mom and Dad let me marry Alex. My mom and dad allowed me to be my second wife. For them it is okay to be a second wife rather than not having this status.

I really became the third person. Both my parents supported me to do it. All of that for my baby.

Do I have to accept being a second wife? How does Diana feel?

"Alex, get everything ready. I'm asking you to get married tomorrow. This is a disgrace!!"

"Good Dad."

"Remember. I haven't forgiven you. Whatever your reason for doing it, I can't take it. You've ruined Dad's son. If you're supposed to like it, you're asking us nicely. Not by impregnating her like this! I'm disappointed in you two!"

"I'm sorry We're Father." Alex lowered. From his tone Alex looks very sorry.

Hearing Dad make a decision for me, made me cry even more sobbing. I'm really going to be a second wife. There really was no other way for me to retreat anymore. It seems I have to accept this fate.

***

That night Alex moved us all to one of the five-star hotels in Malang city. Alex brought all my stuff and returned the boarding key to the landlady.

He completely severed all my ties with the kosan. The goal is that I can't go back there anymore.

Alex booked five rooms. Me, Alex, Winda and Fian slept in each room. Mom and Dad are in the other room.

But then Mom moved into my room. Maybe he was worried and afraid something might happen to me. Mother kept her guard while hugging me tightly. Comfort me and encourage my heart to sincerely accept this marriage.

I cried a lot last night. Imagine being Alex's wife. Suppose it wasn't like this, maybe it was my dream that really came true.

Since High School I've always imagined it. How Alex reciprocated my feelings and we married happily.

But dreams are not as beautiful as reality. I'm actually married to Alex, but not for the reason I wanted to. We were married by child, and I was only a second wife. Really far from my dream.

But how hard I refuse it, it still can't. Looks like I have to accept this fate with a chest of air.

***

At six o'clock in the morning Mom woke me up who had just fallen asleep. He told me to get ready.

I opened my eyes and looked at him confused. I saw some unknown people in my room.

"Wake up Nduk, it's time you get ready. It's at nine. We still have a lot to do."

"Huh?" I looked at Mom in confusion.

"Here you go, let's take a shower." Mom pulled my hand gently. Want me not to follow him.

In the bathroom there is a large container of water in which there are flowers. Mom helped me undress and put me on kebaya. I looked at Mom in confusion.

Mother sat me on the chair and put on the jasmine flowers that had been strung together on my upper body. I still looked at Mom in confusion.

"Hikk... Hicks..." Mom suddenly cried. He kissed my forehead fondly and read prayers. Tears seemed to flow down his cheeks.

I held myself back from crying. But the tears escaped my eyes. Being blinded by love, I made that mistake. In the name of love, I have disappointed my parents. Make them ashamed. Throw disgrace in their faces. If time could be reworked, I wouldn't do something so stupid. Now it's proven that love doesn't take me anywhere. Just sheer misery. I married with no honor. Just to cover up the disgrace. Ironically, I'm just a second wife. That is the reward for my endless stupidity.

***

At 08.30 WIB, I'm done in makeup. They dressed me in a loose white dress with a veil made to dangle down covering my belly. Looks like the fairies did it on purpose, to cover my already bloated stomach. I've been through it all.

I don't care about my appearance. But I glimpsed my face. The fairy put on my face perfectly. I look beautiful with a flawless makeup but still natural. My face looks fresher. I look elegant and elegant. I can't believe I can look this beautiful with just make up?

The pat on the shoulder resuscitated me. Mom took me out of the room and to the meeting place. My mother always held my hand, making me strong.

In front of the hotel was a luxury car that had been decorated with flowers, indicating that it was a wedding car. I got into it accompanied by Mom.

I didn't see Alex or Dad. Only Fian was accompanying us. I dare not look Fian in the eye. He seemed disappointed in me. It was as if his amazed gaze towards me had simply vanished. I hurt to see it.

The car is traveling at normal speed. At exactly 08.55 WIB the car stopped at one of the big mosques in the city. Mother led me slowly, taking me inside.

Inside the mosque, Father and Alex were sitting across. All around them were people I didn't know. Maybe they're the headwaters and some witnesses.

Accidentally my eyes met Alex's eyes. The man was wearing an elegant white suit. His handsome face looks more prominent in the dress.

Degs... Degs... Degs...

Our gaze froze. We seem to be equally glued. I was amazed and overwhelmed. Alex's eyes showed everything. Feelings of love, wonder, amazement and happiness? Alex's eyes looked teary. I became overwhelmed and started to believe it. Could there be a little taste in her heart for me?

"Ehem... The bride-to-be has arrived. Please sit. The show's gonna start soon."

The voice of the ruler blew our eyes. My mother led me to sit next to Alex. My feelings are back pounding.

I bow my head. I feel Alex is looking at me.

"Groom, are you ready?"

"Ready Sir."

"Guardian, witness, are you ready?"

"Ready."

"Okay, the show will I start." The Lord recited some prayers for us. After that handed over the procession of kabul ijab to my father as a marriage guardian.

"I marry you Yohan Alexander bin Surya Atmadja with Kami Khansa's daughter Aulia bint Ahmad with a dowry in the form of a set of prayer equipment, 100 gr gold and 500 million rupiah money paid in cash!"

"I accept the marriage and marriage of Khansa Aulia bint Ahmad with the dowry paid in cash!!" Said Alex in a firm and loud voice.

"How's witness?"

"SAAAAAAAHHH."

"Baarakallahu laka wa baarakaa alaika wa jamaa bainakumaa fii khoir.” Speak to the people who are there at the same time.

I closed my eyes. Tears without feeling flowing on my cheeks. I've become the second wife of a Yohan Alexander.

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NB: The question is, how many times have I written this kabul scene? 😌😅