
"Lala, papa and mama farewell. It's fine here. Take good care of your husband and never let him down."
Those were the words my mother had ordered before saying goodbye to me and the man beside me. A man who has become my husband. But again, the man just smiled at his mother. He put his haughty look in front of me and my parents.
You cocky!
If it wasn't for the agreement, I would have taught him a lesson. But I have to be patient until that time is over. A time when I could escape the shackles of marriage.
"Make tea and don't bother me!"
The man exclaimed as we had just entered this house. A great house if it is only inhabited by us. But I don't know why I feel empty when I get into it. Like there was no life at all. Or is this a bias of myself? I don't know. I think I should get used to fake smiles starting today.
"Fall on him and don't fight! You should be able to keep the family's good name for the next two years. Just two years. After that you can be free from the agreement!"
Those words were recalled back in my mind after a loud slap almost floated onto this cheek. Almost my cheek becomes the target of father's anger if there is no mother. I was required to return the favor by being the wife of a man I did not love. And obey all his will. Whatever it is I can't ask you why. My job is to obey.
"Good."
Without saying much, I followed his will. Make tea and immediately serve it to the table. But, right then...
The man in white clothes seemed to be unable to accept the tea I gave him. He spouted the tea from his mouth. He then mashed me and immediately wiped his mouth with a tissue. I don't know where my fault lies either. I really don't know where it hurts. Because it feels right to mix sugar into it. But I think I should taste it right away.
Tastes sweet. What's wrong?
"From today don't waste all my activities! Just do your job as a wife. And don't ever bother me!" he said, tell me.
At that time, these tears were eager to come out of hiding. Abusive treatment and hurtful speech I had to take from him. However, I absolutely cannot fight it. I can only obey and keep following. All this is for the sake of being free from the penalty of agreement. And I hope those two years will come to my rescue soon.
"Good."
Again, I said those words after he scolded me. I immediately brought the tea back to the kitchen. At that moment I heard his cell phone ringing. A painful conversation must return I heard. He was talking to someone who called him. I don't know who.
"Yes, Honey. I'll come tonight. Just wait there."
He said that and then left. Without a word, without saying goodbye to me. And I heard the sound of the car driving. He left me here. Alone in a house this big. I could just close the door and wait for him to come back. And keep it that way.