Not Just Love
Chapters 11. Flashbacks. Come, marry!

Below, water shower. Sandra sat down, hugging her legs. He roared, without fear of sounding. Crying in the park, doesn't make him feel relieved. His tears, they keep falling.

"Come, get married!" pinta Zamar, at that time.

"You're nuts. Why should I marry you?"

"Because, you're the only woman who won't demand much from me. Marry me, then you don't have to make a match."

"Sorry, I can't. I can't hurt Maya. He's my friend."

"Maya betrayed me and I can't call off the wedding. My mother kept crying, so she had to be treated. I have no choice but to find a replacement bride."

"But why should I?"

"Because, our families already know each other. Your mother's arrival today, made her feel a little better."

Sandra was silent, probably thinking about Zamar's offer, which also gave her an advantage. However, if there is a heart that must be hurt, it may be better not at all.

"One year and we'll be apart" Zamar continued. "I just need to cover my mom's face. If in a year, you want to split up, I won't hold you back. I know it's heavy, but it's better for both of us. Marry me, you can be free from your parents' rules. And after, even parting ways, they won't be able to tease you."

"Give me some time."

"All right."

That night, Sandra and her mother accompanied Resti in the hospital room. Zamar's mother looked weak, with an oxygen hose in her nose.

"So, is this your daughter?" ask Resti weakly.

"really. He and Zamar, they know each other."

"Then, is she willing to replace Maya, at the wedding? Three days and I was panicking. You know, we can't cancel this wedding."

"Of course, my daughter is willing." Sandra's mother immediately agreed, without asking her daughter first. And that, made Resti moved, because he got help from his best friend.

Sandra herself was silent, without daring to protest. His mother's decision was absolute, which no one could bother.

Finally, inevitably, Sandra makes a deal with Zamar.

Three days before the wedding. Sandra tries on the wedding dress, which is supposed to belong to Maya. I don't know why, it's so fitting in her body. Sandra looked at herself in the mirror, while continuing to apologize inwardly to her best friend.

May, I'm sorry. Really, I had no choice. I'm sorry, I'm sorry!

Sandra continued to apologize with tears that almost dripped. This wedding dress is like putting a burden on her heart. There was a sense of guilt that reached the sky and seemed unforgivable.

Ahead of the wedding, Sandra's parents continue to warn and threaten her daughter.

"You should get married tomorrow, don't make anything weird. If you don't want to be married to your father's friend, the old virgin."

"I know."

"Remember, don't tell Zamar about what happened that night. You know, don't you mean mom? He won't believe you, quite the opposite."

"Good." Sandra chose to.

Tok to tok.

"San, have you been too long? You okay?"

Sandra did not answer. He wiped away the tears, then rose to complete his bathing ritual.

"Did something happen?" investigate Zamar, who begins to feel strange about Sandra's attitude.

"none. I'm just stressed out, because there's a lot of work to be done at the same time."

"Don't burden yourself, you can get sick. We're friends, you can tell me." Zamar gave her clothes and sat down.

How can I tell you if you don't care about him? You don't know, the weight of this wedding burden. One year, too long for me, to carry it.

Sandra pecked, she sobbed suddenly. Maybe he was unable to hold it. Zamar who heard that, immediately got up.

Sandra shook her head, with her head down. "I can't, Za. It's too heavy. Everyone, blame me, corner me. I can't defend myself, because it's the truth. I took my best friend's fiancee and got her kicked out of college." Hix, hyx, hyx.

Zamar clasped Sandra, stroking her head to calm down.

"Who said that? They don't know anything, so don't put it in your heart."

"I can't, Za. They're right, I'm an actor."

"No. You're not that woman!" Zamar released a hug, looking at Sandra warmly. "I'll shut them up." Hugged Sandra again.

A warm embrace and attention she had never felt before. There was a strange vibe, in Sandra's heart. He felt calm, comfortable and protected.

Deg.

Sandra's eyes were perfectly rounded. His sense, as if giving an alarm. He let go of Zamar's embrace and retreated slowly.

"thank you. But, you don't have to do it. If you act, then everyone will think it's right."

"Rest. Tonight, we'll roommate. But, I've prepared a long sofa for me."

Sandra nodded, then went inside the bathroom. He needs to speak his mind, with a bath.

Zamar sat leaning, on the bed. They saw their wedding photos. Where is the engagement photo with Maya? Zamar still kept it neat. He felt heavy and unwilling, to throw it away just like that.

Though, lips say hate and don't care. But, there was a longing that tormented her, every night. His laughter, smile and effect were ingrained in Zamar's mind, which was so difficult to erase.

Yes, Zamar hasn't forgotten Maya, completely. Maya's photo is still on her phone. The front screen, also still Maya's smile there.

"You gave up so quickly, May? I ruined your dream, but you ruined my life."

Well, Zamar feels her life, it's been ruined, ever since she decided to get married. Married to a woman, whom he did not love at all. No relationship, what is this? Staying there, but like everyone else. And I don't know how long, this is gonna last?

The mother was Zamar's only reason, to survive.

"Za, where's Maya going?" Resti asked by suppressing anger. "She wasn't in the apartment and on campus. Actually, where is he? Say, Zamar."

"I kicked him out."

"What-what?" Resti was aghast, by squeezing his chest. "Why? You're getting married in three days and you're throwing him out? What mistake?"

"He cheated on me and cheated on me. He's financing another man."

Sontak Resti, feeling dizzy and almost collapsing.

"Mama," cried Zamar, who also directly called the servant.

"Za, can't you wait until you get married? Now, how should Mama? This afternoon, our extended family is coming. Mama should explain, how? Your grandparents, they love Maya very much."

"I'm sorry, I."

"Then, now what? Why not tell Mama right away?"

Resti's face paled even more, and it made Zamar panic. Then, take him to the hospital. Along the way, Resti kept crying and mentioned Maya's name.

"Maya lady is fine. He can't, do it, Zamar. You must have misunderstood me, son. Find Maya, now!"

"Ma, don't think about it! Zamar please!"

"Za, the invitation's been spread. Mama could die, for enduring shame. Not to mention, your father's family, who always pressured Mama. How would Mama tell them? Mama always praised Maya for them." Resti's voice, growing weaker and inaudible.

"Ma, wake up, Ma." Zamar yelled for a driver. "Quickly. Why are you so slow?"

"Sorry, Sir."

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