My Sweet Leaning Husband
Fragile and spoiled
A few years ago.
“Sister, can I like you?”
The question was posed by a twelve-year-old Junior High boy who was intended for a twenty-year-old college girl.
The girl who was none other than Cheryl, was very surprised and looked at the teenager with disbelief. He propped his chin with his palm, his elbow resting on the table and his gaze fixed on the teenager who dared to say he liked himself.
“You are still a child, you have a lot to learn. Do not think to like a girl, let alone an adult girl like me,” Cheryl said.
“I was a kid, but I really like you,” Orion replied. That afternoon they met, under the pretext of wanting to ask for English lessons, Orion said he liked Cheryl instead.
Cheryl chuckled at Orion's reply, as if to assume that all the young man's words were mere jokes.
“Focus on learning first, do not think about dating,” said Cheryl, then sit properly and re-open the Orion textbook.
Orion kept staring at Cheryl, why did the girl think she was just joking.
“Indeed why are we dating? Is weird? Many of my friends are dating. What's wrong if I want to be like that?” ask Orion again.
Cheryl was silent to Orion's question, it seems that the teenager did not understand about a relationship between a man and a woman.
“Begini, Ion. It's not that I forbid you to like me, it's just that your age and mine are far away. Not to mention you're still a Junior High student and I'm still in college. There are a lot of things to do besides dating. I mean, I really don't want to date anyone, even my age because I want to focus on learning.” Cheryl tried to explain.
Orion understood what Cheryl said, and then again said, “If I'm an adult, can we date?”
Cheryl admitted Orion's persistence was so confident to date her, that Cheryl said, “When you grow up, I'm too mature for you. You better find a girl your age so you can both understand and have the same vision and mission. I'm really too old for you, Ion.”
**
Cheryl was silent in the car parked in the cafe courtyard. He hasn't left because he just remembered what happened a few years ago, when he was close to Orion.
Cheryl sighed in frustration, what might this be karma for rejecting Orion just by reason if the young man was too small for her.
He remembered the look of disappointment on Orion's face at that time, actually not the heart but Cheryl had to act decisively because Orion was still a junior high school student.
On the other hand, Orion also just remembered his confession to Cheryl while still sitting on the bench of Junior High. At that time felt that Cheryl only thought of him throwing a joke that was worth laughing at. Orion likes Cheryl wholeheartedly, but the girl never takes her feelings seriously because she is still a Junior High child.
**
Cheryl and Orion's wedding was simple, just a casual thanksgiving and family member's witness. Many things must be considered, making them choose not to celebrate the party lavishly.
“Ion, what are you doing this right?” ask the stars after his sister finishes her contract.
“Sure, I have to take responsibility,” answered Orion staring gently at the older brother.
The stars still can't believe that Orion raped Cheryl, for her sister is too innocent and sweet to be able to do such a cruel thing.
“Silver and Sky are better?” ask Orion who is worried about the brother's romance.
On the other hand, Cheryl had been watching Orion talking to the Stars. Until the focus broke when hearing the voice of the mommy.
“Are you going to stay at Mommy's house or at her parents' house?” lusy asked as he sat next to Cheryl.
Cheryl looked at the mommy, then reviewed her sweet smile.
“Actually we have decided to stay in my apartment only. Me and him need privacy, Mom.”
Lusy is shocked to hear Cheryl's words, why her daughter wants to live in an apartment instead.
“You are young pregnant, what if something happens and no one notices you?” ask the worried Lusy.
Lusy did disagree and still disliked Orion, but she also could not ignore her daughter.
“I'll be fine, Mom. Anyway I don't have morning sickness, so I think it will be safe,” Cheryl explained.
“I just want to try to be independent and responsible, Mom. So please respect my decision,” Cheryl said trying to convince Lusy.
Joya notices Cheryl talking to Lusy, and then she approaches Orion talking to the Stars.
“Aibi.” The stars instantly echo as Joya approaches them.
Orion himself reviewed a smile for the adoptive mother of the woman who is now his wife.
“Can I talk to your sister for a minute?” ask Joya.
The star nodded, then left the two people there both.
“What's your Aunt?” orion asked a little awkwardly.
Joya looked at the young man, even younger than her own son.
“Call Mimi alone like Cheryl called,” Joya said because after all Orion is the husband of her adopted daughter.
Orion nodded, hesitating because it turned out that Joya was more friendly and patient than Cheryl's real mother.
“On her mother Cheryl, I hope you do not hate or get angry because her indifferent attitude does not even approve of your marriage. There are some things that make it that way. But, I hope that the younger you, can better understand and understand his feelings. Everyone was shocked and angry when they found out you could do that to Cheryl, but we also tried to accept that maybe this was the way she was destined to be. I hope you can be nice to Cheryl, she is our favorite, so please take care of her even if you initially just use her,”, Joya said at length.
Orion nodded again in response to Joya's words. Until both of them turned to Cheryl who was sitting with Lusy.
“He looks strong, but is actually fragile and a little spoiled. Be patient with him, don't be rude to him if he's wrong. He can at least be snapped,” Joya said again.
“I will remember all your sayings,” Orion said in response to Joya's remarks.
Joya reviews the smile and pats Orion's arm softly, although the young man admits that he raped her adopted daughter and is already upset, but he and the rest of the family had to accept because after all Cheryl had accepted the young man.