
Ariana POV.
I squeezed the end of my dress tightly. Right now I was on the altar with a man who was silent with a handsome face. Cold sweat soaked my forehead and fell.
"Welcome you are legal to be a married couple" said the priest who managed to wake up my daydreams.
The simple event began. Actually not this, not he my husband but Angga, the cousin of this man.
Because of my mistakes and stupidity that handed over my crown to the man I thought would be my husband. Until this unwanted seed grows. Goose suddenly gone somewhere?
"Congratulations, dear. You are now a wife. Don't be sad anymore, he already has a father" said Mama hugging my body.
While Papa refused to look at me. I know Papa was disappointed because of my stupid actions, as well as Kak Al and Kak El who seemed to throw their faces away. Mama's the only person who doesn't judge me when I make the biggest mistake of my life.
"Thank you, Ma."
I returned Mama's embrace and cried in silence. If only Mama knew how fragile her daughter was.
"Mama wishes you happiness, son." Mama's tears shed. I knew he was also hurt and disappointed by my own actions. However, how else have I and my stupidity brought me to the height of destruction.
"Don't cry. It's your happy day." Mama rubbed my cheek.
The whole family looked at me like it was worthless, including Papa who used to spoil me. If I could go, I would like to go as far as possible because of the injustice of this world to me. Am I really a broken thing that is not worth repairing.
"Nana," call Mama Ara.
Mama Ara and Kak Nara climbed up the peraminan. They were two foreign women who were so kind to me.
"Congratulations. Mama Naro's with you" said Mama Ara.
"Yes, Ma." I hugged my in-laws. She's very kind, even though she knows that the child in my womb isn't her grandson.
"You are strong, yes. Take care of her for Mama." Mama Ara rubbed my belly which was still not visible.
"Thank you, Ma. Sorry." I stared at this middle-aged woman.
"Don't apologize. Naro is a good man, Mama is sure he can definitely accept you and the baby in your womb," said Mama.
Even though I know it's a false hope. But I will try to make my husband fall in love with me. Although it is likely that it will not happen.
"Sin."
"Sir Nara."
My brother-in-law and I hugged each other. Sister Nara was very kind, she asked and supported me to marry Kak Naro.
"Sister Naro. May you be happy until death do you part." Sister Nara kisses my forehead with love.
This simple wedding is not attended by many people. Because Brother Naro does not want many people to know about our marriage. Only two parties were present.
Papa turned his face as I looked towards him who was sitting quietly with Kak Al and Kak El. My heart is melting pain like it's slicing. I know Papa is embarrassed especially he's a retired former state servant would be embarrassed to have a daughter who is pregnant out of wedlock.
"Of course, don't think about it. As long as you are happy, your mother is happy too. Mama is sure someday you and Naro will see each other," said Mama softly as she rubbed my shoulders.
How fortunate I am to have a mother like my mother, a great woman who has given birth and strengthened me to continue living the bitterness of this life.
"Come, we're Papa's samperin," Mama hugged my shoulder.
"But Ma_"
"Don't be afraid. A tiger will never eat its cubs, "mama's circus.
Mom and I walked over to Papa there. God, how hurt my heart was when Papa said I was cheap, I knew it was true. But why does it hurt so much.
"Pa," call me.
Papa did not answer. He was still pacing with a blank look. So is Kak Al and Kak El who really like not wanting me in front of their eyes.
"I'm sorry Ariana, Pa." My tears just melt away. Maybe this makeup that sticks is eroded by falling tears.
Papa looked at me. His face seemed to show disappointment.
"May you be happy" he said.
"Mas, don't be the same Arin" Mama said.
*****
I stared at the luxurious house in front of me. I exhaled a rough breath and wildly looked at the magnificent building.
My husband came in first without waiting for me or helping to lift this long dress like in the movies. I walked in and followed. My steps were very slow because of the dress I was wearing.
"Sister," call me.
I walked with quite a wide stride, I wanted to talk to my husband. He can't ignore me like this.
"Sister," call me once more.
His footsteps stopped when he reached the guest room. His eyes were looking at me.
"What's wrong?" tanyanya cold.
I squeezed the end of my dress. My mouth was frozen and stiff. I don't know why I became speechless when I saw the glare of his eyes that were so sharp as razor blades.
He looked at me with disdain from toe to toe. His hands are folded on his chest.
Then he walked towards me and I retreated. His eyes looked like a demon that was about to pounce on me at any moment. Honestly, I'm so scared of my husband's creepy face.
"You know, if I hate you so much. Very, very" he said half a whisper in my ear.
"And never hope on this journey. A second-hand woman like you should deserve a second-hand one, too" she said with emphasis. Instantly my chest rumbled to hear the words that were coming from his mouth. But can I deny, absolutely not. The fact is that it is true.
"I never touched you. But I'm responsible for marrying a cheap woman like you."
I shuddered in fear as he hit the wall behind me. His handbooks were bleeding and wounding.
"After this you have felt the hell of marriage because until now I will never accept you as my wife, a second-hand woman."
Kuremas the end of this dress is as tight as possible. The speech snuck in slicing through my chest cavity.
"This kid." He caressed my queen's stomach. "I will not throw it away, however he is the son of Angga. Think of it as my son" he said again.
"From now on, your job is to take care of all my needs. There are no servants in this house. So, you have to do everything yourself." He's a little bit away from me.
"Once again, I'd like to warn you that you've entered into the marriage hell. Slowly you will feel pain like me."
He screeched and threw his saliva towards the floor.
"Amit-amit has another ex-man's wife."
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