The Bride of the Curse Repellent
The Substitute Bride

"Hahaha, good, good ... Finally the son of the unlucky bearer died too!" The banner laughed with satisfaction in the middle of the dinner banquet. It hasn't been long since her return from out of town, and she's got some good news, which is the news that Sherina's dead.

"Yes, you're right, honey! I've hated seeing him for a long time, let alone his face that resembled that Sukma!" fina Sahut. And what he meant by Sukma was his late mother Sherina. Although Sukma had died long ago, Fina was never satisfied. She turns to vent her hatred for Sherina, you could say if Fina is a cruel stepmother figure.

"Dad, Mother .. Never mind, don't talk about her anymore. Let's discuss something else! For example ... about my marriage!" said Sofia who then grasped the hand of Satya who was sitting right next to her.

"Satya and I agreed to get married!" exclaim Sofia with a smile.

"really?" ask Fina and Panji together.

"Yes, we've been in a relationship for a long time. It's been a year, and I'm also grateful that Sofia has opened my eyes. All this time I've been blind to marrying Sherina. Though there was something much better before my eyes," Satya replied with a smile and clasped Sofia's hand. It shows that they both are a couple who love each other.

Panji and Fina smiled wider, they were both happy for the happiness of their beloved daughter. Even though Satya is not a rich businessman and controls the market, he still belongs to the group that has a lot of money and has a great business relationship.

They are both grateful that Sofia got Satya's heart. In this day and age to find a daughter-in-law like Satya is not easy. Although Sofia is spelled out as a snatch for people's husbands, Panji and Fina are fools with it. They are willing to make a lie and protect Sofia completely. The reason for that was of course Sofia their beloved daughter.

PROK PROK PROK!

"Wahh ... get married, are you planning to invite me?" asked Sherina with a cynical smile. He clapped his hands in astonishment at all the talk he had just heard.

When everyone stood up, they were shocked by Sherina's sudden arrival. Hasn't the doctor already declared Sherina dead? How could he be here now?

"S-Sherina?! Y-you're dead! How can you be here?! Go there! Your spirit is not welcome here!" sofia shouted with trembling body. She is so scared and thinks of Sherina as a ghost demanding revenge. Even so scared of him, he also openly hugged Satya.

"Calm down, he's not a spirit .. Just look, his feet are clearly still on the floor" said Satya, who tried to calm Sofia down.

"Haha, your brain is still working normally, Satya. But why is it that when your brain is still normal you betray me?!" scowl Sherina with a sharp look.

"You ...." Satya was speechless, she was shocked because only this time she saw Sherina who was being brave to her. As if like a different figure, the Sherina he knew would always be gentle and spoiled towards him, but this time was completely different.

"Go you! You're not allowed to set foot here!" snapped Fina while pointing towards Sherina.

"Heh, who are you? You're just a mistress who claims to be the hostess! This house belonged to my mother from the beginning! It's you and your filthy daughter who don't deserve to set foot here!" sherina's reprisal alone made Fina speechless. He was also surprised that Sherina dared to go against him.

"Sherina! That's how you behave to your mother! He's older than you, but you dare to snap at him! You don't know manners!" the sign that followed cursed Sherina.

Sherina was silent for a moment, she was getting darker in the eyes because her real father actually cornered her. "Yes, I don't know manners! But you don't know yourself either! All this time Dad hitchhiked to live with my mom to be like this! And when mom died, Dad just didn't know he was bringing a mistress and an illegitimate child into this house! All of you ... all of you are totally bajing*n!"

"Guards! Hurry up and take this guy away! Maybe you're too stupid to let him in!" set the banner in a loud voice. And not long after came three bodyguards who tried to drag Sherina away.

"Take me off! Don't touch me!" sherina's as loud as she can. Sherina tried to put up a fight, but still she was an ordinary woman who did not have enough ability to fight against these three bodyguards.

"Hmmm?!" Sherina gasped, completely unable to rebel when her mouth and nose were smothered by the dope-treated cloth. Sherina's consciousness slowly decreased, now that she had been limp and unconscious. His weak body was now held by one of the guards so as not to fall to the floor.

"Damn it, it's really fucking shit. How did Sherina get here? Isn't he dead? How could she look so healthy?" ask Fina confused.

"I swear I saw Sherina get hit by a truck myself. Doctors also said Sherina died of severe bleeding in her brain. I'm absolutely certain that with such a severe wound, Sherina should be dead!" satya answered seeking a defense.

"Yes, I also saw that Sherina was seriously injured!" sahut Sofia who strengthened Satya's defense.

Panji took a long breath. "Hahh .. no need to argue anymore. Sherina's alive, that's for sure. Now should we do what he is? If he wakes up later, he'll definitely make a fuss again."

As soon as everything was silent, they all thought hard about what they should do to Sherina.

Then in the midst of this silence, Sofia suddenly said, "Ehmm ... What if just put Sherina in a mental institution? Even though he will make reports and accusations on us, no one will believe the words of a madman. Sherina just lost her fetus, we can make that the reason why she's crazy!"

"That makes sense!" replied Fina who immediately agreed.

"It seems it's okay too." Satya assures, of course, he also seeks a safe way so that the disgraceful manufacture is not reported by Sherina.

"Well, we'll just do it!" The banner also gives consent. He doesn't bother because he believes Sherina isn't his biological child. During this time he continues to suspect that Sherina is the child of Sukma's affair with another man. That is one of the other reasons why Panji is often rude and unfair to Sherina.

***

BSH Enterprise, this company is a company engaged in IT, currently holds the title as the most prominent IT company in the country. The owner of this long-standing company is the Bashara family.

At noon today precisely in the company's CEO's room, Vicky Bashara was eating his lunch accompanied by his lover. She is Cleopatra Camellia, a 25-year-old model whose name is on the rise. He has been in a relationship with Vicky for 5 years. And because of the support of Vicky as well Cleo was able to achieve this all.

"Thank you, of course I tried hard to please you, Honey~"

"Yes .. I'm so impatient to marry you, when you're my wife then I'll be able to enjoy this meal every day."

Cleo's smile disappeared as soon as Vicky mentioned the marriage. Unlike women in general who will look forward to marriage, Cleo actually has a great fear of marrying a near-perfect man like Vicky.

"Honey .. of course someday I will be your wife, but it seems ... this year still can't" Cleo said in a soft tone, don't want to make Vicky's mood turn bad.

"Why? What does this have to do with superstition?" ask Vicky who put the spoon back. He didn't want to eat unless he heard Cleo's explanation first.

"Yes, but it's not just any superstition, Vicky! The evidence really exists! The Bashara family's first son-in-law won't last long. It was evident in the time of your grandmother and mother. Even I was goosebumps when I heard your mother tell me about the death of your late father's first wife" Cleo replied in a plea bargain.

Vicky snorted in annoyance, even turning his face away. His appetite is completely gone. "Cleo .. when you are an educated woman, it turns out that you are still consumed by superstition as well. All this time I lived my life cleanly, the way I run my business was always honest. On what basis am I cursed to have a wife who will die soon?"

"Vicky ...." Cleo felt guilty, then touched Vicky's hand to persuade herself to want to understand. "I love you, of course I want to marry you. But .. I also love my own life. Actually, I have one plan so we can get married quickly!"

"What?" vicky asked without looking at Cleo's face.

"The substitute bride! You can marry someone to make her your first wife. And after she replaces me with a curse, I'll marry you!"

"That's a crazy plan! You said you loved me, why now you're telling me to marry another woman?!" vicky's protest was so unacceptable with Cleo's ridiculous plan.

"But Vicky ... there's no other way but that." Cleo lowered her head, unwilling to fight back and made Vicky even more angry with her. And his expression seemed to reflect on his words.

"Gosh, okay! I'll consider!" vicky answered spontaneously. Since long ago he could not stand the sad face of this lover.

Cleo's face instantly turned happy, to the point that she hugged Vicky tightly. "Thank you, Honey! Please consider carefully for our future happiness!"

***

As soon as the working hours were over, Vicky returned to Bashara's residence as usual. However, she came home frustrated with her thoughts of continuing to think about the surrogate bride Cleo proposed.

"Hm, why doesn't the mother's child seem excited?" tanya Ariana, Vicky's biological mother as well as Bashara's current great mistress. At this time Ariana sat on the living room sofa, from looking at Vicky's face she could tell if her son was not doing well.

"It's nothing, Mother. I just thought of something that sucks."

"Come here, I want to talk to you!" pinta Ariana patted the sofa pad next to her.

"OK," replied Vicky resignedly. Vicky always respected his mother, and even more so when his father died. Vicky feels more devoted because Ariana is the only parent left.

Suddenly Ariana showed Vicky a document she had read. And the contents of that document are all about Sherina.

"What'sthis? Why did Mom show me this woman's biodata? Who is he?" vicky asked with a confused face.

"Vicky .. I actually know the reason why your mood is bad today. It must be related to Cleo, and regarding the surrogate bride, it was actually an idea that my mother had discussed with Cleo. Then the woman in this document, she'll be your first wife as the recipient of the curse."

"What?! Why did you decide everything was this way?!" ask Vicky who is not out of thought with his mother's unilateral decision.

"Because your age has entered the age of marriage, and mother is also old .... Before I die, I want to see you happy, Vicky .." said Ariana with a clear face, she knew very well how to attack the point of weakness of Vicky's feelings.

"Although the intention of Mother is good, still the way that Mother uses this is wrong. Even if I want to marry her, what about her? Does he want to? Rumors of superstition or curses have spread everywhere. Is there a woman who would willingly marry me to die?"

"That's why listen to your explanation first until it runs out. This woman named Sherina, mother got this biodata with the consent of her family. And it seems like they've also mentioned that Sherina is a pesky carrier, so they're offering Sherina to mom with a little reward."

"What?! So I mean, they sold this woman to us?!" ask Vicky as if he couldn't believe it.

"Yes, in short, that's it. And I've already sent them some money. I beg you not to waste this Vicky, another week try to meet with Sherina. If he is suitable and can be invited to communicate, it would not hurt for you to marry him. Please ... do it for mom, okay?" persuade Ariana who again uses her face.

Vicky was stunned, thinking hard about what kind of decision he would make. He is not hypocritical if he already has a great desire to marry Cleo, but his good wishes are constantly hindered by rumors of a curse that is already believed and attached to the Bashara family. He thought, maybe this was the opportunity that was the way out for him.

"All right, I'll follow Mom's will. I'll see Sherina in a week!"

Ariana smiled with satisfaction. "Thank you, Vicky! I guarantee you won't regret it! This is all for your own good!"