I'M NOT A PUPPET
Chapter 3.

Eri stared at the phone screen repeatedly. Her call has not been answered by Nida. It had been almost 1 hour he waited at the bus stop, but Nida never came. "Come on Nida..Call the phone!!.

What are you doing so early??", whispered Eri Lirih. In the morning hours like this bus stop is already crowded with school children and employees who want to leave. Eri doesn't want to be the center of people's attention.

Tired of waiting for Nida who never came, Eri immediately left the bus stop. Her steps were steady towards Nida's house. It was possible that Nida woke up late, so until now did not answer the phone from him. Their plane is soon to depart. They may miss their flight, if until 8 am have not arrived at the airport.

Meanwhile, Nida's makeup was done. She looks very pretty wearing silver kebaya and Javanese bridal makeup. Not many people came to his house this morning. Maybe the father and mother only invite family and close relatives. Understandably because Eri is still in college, so the two must keep their marriage a secret first. That was the thought in Nida's head.

Before long, Ema and Sita went into the room. The two took Nida by the hand and took her out. In the living room was waiting for the elders and Nida.

Nida goes around looking for Eri and her family. Surprisingly, what Nida saw was the figure of Rendy and her family. The man also wears a suit in color in line with the kebaya he wears. Nida let go of her handrails and stopped instantly. He turned around and hurriedly walked back into the room.

For a moment, Nida's two sisters looked panicked. They chased Nida into the room, but apparently the door was locked from the inside. The two try to persuade Nida, but to no avail. Finally the mother who intervened spoke to Nida.

"Open the door, Nida. Or do you want to embarrass father and mother?" he said, knocking on the door. Nida opened the door to her room. Only my mother can explain all this. It must have been him who arranged his marriage with Rendi this time.

"Is this mom??. Why did you decide all this without asking Nida?", he said desperately. "It's for our common good. Or do you want me to go to jail, because I can't repay my debt to Aunt Endang??.

I'm asking you to sacrifice a little bit, because that money is also you who used to wear it. I don't have any other choice, Nida. Both of your sisters are in college, they can't get married before graduation. I beg Nida, marry Rendi. Aunt Endang will release our family debt if you are willing to be his son-in-law.Atau..let's just mother in prison, you are free to live life as you please", continued the mother later.

Nida was pensive to hear the explanation from her mother. Again he is the one to sacrifice.

On the one hand, Nida feels guilty about the difficulties experienced by her mother, but on the other hand Nida is still thinking about her love and Eri. However, it is inappropriate for Nida to be happy while her mother is in prison. With tears in her eyes, Nida finally agrees to her mother's request to marry Rendi.

Nida fainted instantly. Eri ran into the house to see Nida. However, the mother swiftly blocked Eri's hand and brought her out of the house. While inside, Rendi immediately carried the body of Nida who was already his wife into the room. Mom dragged Eri's hand out of the house. After feeling far enough away, the new mother releases Eri's hand grip.

"You'd better go home, don't make a fuss here. Nida is now Rendi's wife, and you have no right to see her anymore", shouted the angry mother."I'm sure this must be mom's wish, right?. Nida couldn't have married the man if it wasn't for the forced mother", Eri replied no less fiercely. Her heart was broken seeing Nida's wedding this morning. Instead of going on a vacation together, she instead had to accept the harsh reality of losing her lover of heart.

"Everything's happened. Nida has become Rendi's wife now.So, from now on stop seeing Nida. Find another girl to replace my daughter. Don't let you be a bully of people's households" said the mother warned Eri. The old woman stepped back into her home. It doesn't matter if Eri's heart is so broken right now.

With a gontai move, Eri leaves Nida's house. His heart is like a sehat sembilu. They didn't even give him a chance to talk to Nida. I can imagine how broken Nida is right now. Only Eri can understand the feelings of Nida, her lover.

Nida opened her eyes and spread her eyes around. There was only Sita and Rendy in the room. Nida remembers that she is now legally her husband.

"Thank God you're aware, we're worried to see you pass out" Sita said. His hands still held the eucalyptus oil. Shortly afterwards he took a glass of water and helped Nida drink it.

"Bak stay out first, maybe you fainted because you haven't had breakfast yet. Let me get it now", Sita continued while going out and closed the door. It's just me and Rendy right now in the room. While outside, the event is still going on. Maybe while waiting for us both.

"Sorry Nida, I didn't mean to make you like this. I was also surprised when my parents said this morning", Eri said, opening her voice. "That's it, everything has happened. I don't want to be your wife. Only in this way can your family erase my family's debt. I'll live it. Because there is no choice for me" replied Nida.

She stood up and tidied up her makeup as well as her appearance. For a moment he looked at Rendi and said, "Let's go. It's not good to leave guests who are willing to attend". Rendi nodded. The two walked back to the living room. The event is back on. The invited guests took turns congratulating the two brides.

It took a lot of effort for Nida to hold back her tears from falling. Somehow Eri's current condition. Surely mom told you a lie about her wedding this morning. Nida could no longer think. Many things happened in a short time.He still does not know what steps to take later.

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