Not a Curse
11. Weddings

When returning home from work, Erland's first destination was just a room. Because his wife must be in there.

"Mas, are you home??" Welcome Sarah who is lying in bed with her cell phone in her hand.

"Yes" Erland answered briefly then kissed Sarah's forehead briefly.

"Would you like to have dinner first, what's the shower??" Erland shook her head to answer Sarah's question.

"There's something I want to talk about first with you Sarah"

Sarah took a sitting position to listen to what her husband was going to say.

Sarah saw Erland so tired tonight. His face was lethargic and limp, unlike usual who always smiled at Sarah when entering her room.

"What Mas?? Is there a problem??" Sarah touched her husband's arm.

"I'm sorry Sarah. I've made the decision to marry Viola"

PLAAKKS...

Erland closed her eyes receiving a slap from Sarah. That was Sarah's first appointment for her.

"You're crazy, are you?? Why are you so long as I am?? You promised me, right?? You must be lying about how you feel about me, right?? If you really love me, you won't marry another woman!! You're evil!"

Guess what if Sarah would be this angry with him. But how else, sarah should also know about this matter. Because Erland didn't want to lie to Sarah.

"Listen to Sarah!!" Erland held Sarah's arms together.

"I love you, I'm not lying to you!! Trust me!! I only married Viola because of my sense of responsibility Sarah!! After I marry her, the doctor will remove all the tools on Viola's body. Even though I don't love him but I love him like I love Endah, so don't get me wrong"

Sarah began to calm down a little, began to regulate her breathing that had encouraged her.

"But if Viola actually realized after you got married how?? What are you gonna do?? I don't want to share!!" All of those possibilities could happen. Erland didn't dismiss it at all either. It is all God who rules.

"We think about it later, tomorrow I'll marry Viola in the hospital. I'm asking you not to come because I don't want to hurt you more" Erland stood up and took off one by one the buttons on his shirt.

"I'll take a shower first"

Sarah was still staring intently at the closed bathroom door. She would not want her husband to marry another woman. But Sarah can do what if Erland has made a decision.

In the middle of the night when they were asleep. Erland woke up from her sleep. Taking ablution water to ask God for guidance on his decision to marry Viola.

Erland held out her script. Praying for two rakaats to ask God for an answer.

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The next day all the Viola family were in the hospital. Including the ruler and Beca who was loyal to accompany Viola were also there.

They were all ready just waiting for the arrival of Erland and his family. Although yesterday Vino had heard the approval from Erland himself, but in his heart he was still anxious. Afraid that Erland would suddenly change his decision.

The day that should have been the height of happiness for Viola should now be the saddest day for his family. The dream to marry Erland was indeed about to materialize but it would also be her separation from the man who had been controlling her heart all along.

"Om Dito, I came here with my mother and sisters to ask Viola to be my wife. Not because of that time Om pleaded with me, but all because I was aware of my mistakes. I want to be responsible to Viola. Let me be a husband to Viola Om"

It had been since the beginning if Dito had never hated Erland despite deliberately hurting his daughter. So Erland's arrival to the room, and asking Viola to be his wife was of course well received by Dito.

"I'm handing Viola over to you. You have to marry your son. But I'm very grateful to have kept your promise to Viola"

"Thank you Bro" Vino hugged Erland at a glance.

"Gue who should be grateful because your family is still willing to forgive me" Vino nodded with a grievous smile.

"Please Mr. Penghulu, everything is ready" said Vino.

"Wait for Vin, this is my dowry for Viola. After all, this is my duty as a groom. So do not be rejected, it is not big but at least not demeaning your sister" Gendis handed the dowry in the form of cash to Via. While the dowry Endah put on the side of Viola's bed.

"Can we start??" Erland nodded then approached at Viola's bed. All stood around Viola who was completely indifferent to the people around him.

"Viola, think of this as a gift from me to you. Finally your dream to marry him was achieved as well, although after this you will go away me" Beca said in her heart when she saw Erland had begun to shake the hand of her Papi Viola.

"Vio, I always doain the best for you. Even though the Doctor has given up on your life, I've never stopped hoping for your awareness" This time Endah's inner voice spoke.

"O Allah, I give all the affairs of my world to you. Including marrying the woman I hurt. Show me the best way, O God. Bismilbornrahmanirrahim" Erland's prayer in his heart.

Dito began to utter a sentence that would bind Erland and Viola to a lifetime. And by taking a deep breath, Erland firmly and very smoothly recited his mist ijab.

"I received the marriage and marriage of Viola Tania Raharja bint Dito Raharja with the mascawin in cash"

"Well.."

"Well.."

Said the two witnesses who came with the ruler earlier.

"Alhamdulillah" The words of thanksgiving came out from all those who were there. Including Erland who was now starting to shed her tears.

But Erland did not know why he was crying, whether it was because of the relief of marrying Viola or because soon he would see the wife he had just married for a few seconds that the practice would soon be gone, or maybe because she feels she has betrayed her relationship with Sarah. Erland is still looking for the answer. (who knows the answer in the comment column yes 😂 )

"Erland, now put this ring on your wife's ring finger" Gendis handed him a ring with a small diamond in the middle. Simple yet looks so beautiful.

Erland said, taking the ring and then pairing it on the ring finger Viola now the nails are no longer blue. Erland put the ring right on the former rope bond in her own pair. The size is so fitting on the Viola finger, but this morning Erland only origin choose the size of the ring.

Not to forget Erland recited a prayer for Viola by putting down her palm of Viola's pepper head. It's like a real couple.

The atmosphere was really felt in the room. Even the nurse who attended the wedding also shed her tears.

The lightning marriage now leaves Erland alone in the room. Merkea all chose to wait outside to make room for Erland.

Erland stared at the ring that was coiling on Viola's ring finger. So beautiful installed there, combined with Viola's leek fingers.

"Viola, do you know that you've kept your brother's promise?? Brother apologized for marrying you when your condition was like this. Sorry for making you the second wife. It is appropriate that you hate Brother, forgive Brother"

Erland brought her face closer to Viola's forehead. For the first time that lip touched Violam's forehead it kissed her gently for a few seconds.

If it is snow white or in other novels the woman who is in a condition like Viola will open her eyes after getting a kiss from her prince. So not with Viola, the woman still remained faithful closing her eyes.

Erland drifted away towards the exit. She turned to Viola again before finally leaving her second wife alone.