The Bride of the Curse Repellent
Dumped On The First Night

Vicky Bashara and Sherina Dharmawangsa, these two men have been confirmed to be a couple. Their marriage took place just 3 days after the first meeting. Although Sherina felt this was too soon, she had no authority to bid.

The days after the meeting were indeed days filled with busyness. Sherina thinks Vicky will only be careless in preparing for the wedding, but in fact Vicky also intervened directly in arranging the wedding preparations.

Starting from taking care of letters that are legal, choosing the design of the wedding clothes they will wear, the decoration of the event when the reception, the souvenirs that will be given to guests, to a pair of their wedding rings. Everything was financed and specifically chosen by Vicky.

Until their wedding day arrives, Sherina and Vicky's wedding ceremony is held in the church. And the ceremony was done simply, did not invite many people, the most important is that the wedding ceremony went smoothly and solemnly.

"Brother Vicky Bashara, is the brother willing to admit before God that the brother accepts Sherina Dharmawangsa's sister, as his wife and lives with her in a holy marriage for life?" ask Reverend.

"I'm willing," replied Vicky a little nervously.

The pastor turned to look at Sherina. "Sister Sherina Dharmawangsa, is the sister willing to acknowledge before God that the sister accepts brother Vicky Bashara, as husband and lives with him in a holy marriage for life?"

"I'm willing," Sherina replied in a flat tone. For him, a marriage that is not based on love and love is not too bad for him. The previous marriage ended badly. After all this was a second marriage, so she wasn't too nervous about doing the procession she had already done.

After the priest finished asking Vicky and Sherina, he turned to stare at everyone present. "To all those who witness and hear these sacred promises, I ask. Do you support and pray for these two people in their married life? If anyone object please speak up, or shut up forever!" he said out loud.

Silent, from all the guests present none showed their objections. Although among the guests was Cleo, who was Vicky's lover, she was silent and smiling. It's like blessing this marriage.

"Okay, since no one objected then I will continue! Next is the pronunciation of the promise of faithful husband and wife, please for both brides to hold hands!" exclaiming Reverend.

Vicky and Sherina held hands just as the priest had asked. Vicky's hand was quite trembling, he was nervous and felt a bit of heartache because the hand of the woman he touched at the moment was not Cleo's hand.

"Hm?" Sherina realized that, she then held Vicky's hand tighter. Also smiling thinly behind her wedding veil, meant to tell Vicky not to be too nervous.

"...." - ".Vicky fell silent, then nodded slowly to respond to Sherina.

"Brother Vicky Bashara, make a solemn wedding vow. With freedom and without coercion!" pinta Priestess.

Vicky took a deep breath and said, "I, Vicky Bashara. Accept you, Sherina Dharmawangsa, to be a wife in a valid marriage. To be possessed and sustained, from this day onwards, in joy and sorrow, in abundance or lack, to be loved and cherished, until death do us part. In front of God and the witnesses, this is my faithful promise to you" Vicky said in a loud voice. It was not easy for him to say these words, even to be fluent, he continued to imagine that the figure in front of him right now was Cleo, not Sherina.

The priest then turned to look at Sherina. "Sister Sherina Dharmawangsa, now solemnly pronounce the wedding vows. With freedom and without coercion."

"I, Sherina Dharmawangsa. Accept you, Vicky Bashara, to be a husband in a legitimate marriage. To be possessed and sustained, from this day onward, in joy and sorrow, in abundance or lack, to be loved and respected, until death do us part. In front of God and witnesses, I make my faithful promise to you" Sherina said easily. Without nervousness and fear, thinking if the promise is still limited to promise, it could someday be denied like what he has experienced.

A sacred promise has been made, Vicky and Sherina have legally become married couples, both religiously and legally. Now there is only one more step, and that is a step that has symbolic meaning in marriage.

"Brother Vicky, this is Sherina's sister. The woman whom God has given you as a worthy helper, accept with gratitude and sincerity. For that, open her veil and give her a kiss!" pinta Reverend who made Vicky's eyes perfectly round.

"Sister Sherina, this is Vicky's brother. The man whom God has given you as a faithful companion, receive with gratitude and sincerity. For that, give him a sincere kiss!" the Pastor's Pinta to Sherina.

Vicky slowly opened the veil that covered Sherina's face. The face that has been dressed so beautiful, this is the bride who has now officially become his wife. The priest had asked her to kiss Sherina, of course it was natural for her to do so. It's just, Vicky feels heavy hearted, still hesitant to kiss another woman right in front of her current lover.

"Cleo .." muttered Vicky as he glanced at Cleo who was sitting in the row right behind his mother. He thought, Cleo would be jealous when he saw her kissing someone other than him. However, the reality was that Cleo could still smile, as if waiting for Vicky to complete this final procession. Vicky's expression instantly turned sour. He was greatly disappointed by the indifference Cleo showed.

On the one hand Sherina was upset, why did Vicky still not kiss her? Even Sherina had to think if Vicky was too innocent to understand how to kiss. Suddenly, Sherina takes the initiative. Suddenly embraces Vicky's neck and quickly gives a kiss on her lips.

"Uhmm ...?!" Vicky gasped. She's not ready to receive a sudden kiss from Sherina. Even so, he did not refuse and just resigned. The kiss did not last long. Sherina let go after counting the time 3 seconds had passed.

PROK PROK PROK!

At that moment the people immediately gave a loud applause. Moreover, Ariana and Cleo, they both clapped their loudest hands. They are both equally satisfied because Sherina has officially become a victim who can anytime receive a curse.

Amidst the applause, still left disappointment deep in Vicky's heart. His heart was broken when he saw his lover who was happy to witness his marriage with others.

As for Sherina, she was still acting flat. The atmosphere of this marriage is not too foreign. And she was grateful because thanks to this marriage she no longer needed to see that cruel family every day. Even at this wedding ceremony, not a single Sherina family was present.

***

That night at the Bashara family's main residence. A wedding party was celebrated with great fanfare. Although this marriage was only an antidote to the curse, the welcome of the Bashara family's first son-in-law could not be underestimated. Moreover, with the social status that this family has, of course Vicky makes a festive party in order to maintain the family's good name.

The guests present at this party came from various circles. Many of them were Vicky's business associates, reporters, company leaders, Ariana's socialite friends, and even Cleo's friends.

Yes, even though this is Vicky and Sherina's wedding, the happiest person is Cleo. This was all because rumors about the curse had spread everywhere. As a result, the guests all prefer to congratulate Cleo and Vicky rather than Sherina who was only used as a substitute.

"Huff ...." Sherina sighed after sipping a few glasses of wine at the corner table. At this party she felt exiled, and to her greatest annoyance, she actually received a look of pity from everyone.

What is my new husband then? He was with his girlfriend and welcomed the guests. As for me, his legal wife was even ignored like this. It was a party made because of me. Haiss ... I thought Vicky was smart, it turns out that he was also a love slave.

"Well .. Who is this?" ask someone whose voice sounds familiar to Sherina's ears.

Sherina turned her head at once, and it was true that she saw Sofia who was currently holding hands with her ex-husband, Satya.

"It's a pity, to be dumped on the first night after the wedding" Sofia said in a satirical tone.

"Ck," Sherina clucked in annoyance, turning her face away from the two people. He picked up another glass of wine and then sipped it a little.

"You! How dare you ignore me!" gritty Sofia is angry.

"Dogs are barking, no need to be served!" sherina said with a cynical grin.

"W-what?! You just called me a dog?!" Sofia is angry. He didn't expect to be treated like this. His plan to upset Sherina by showing off his intimacy with Satya has failed.

"Yes, stray dog!" Lick Sherina again. Suddenly Sherina steps closer to Sofia, and accidentally spills the wine she brought on Sofia's expensive dress. "Upss .. sorry, my hand is slippery~"

"You think I'm stupid?! You did it intentionally! Don't you know how much my dress is worth?!"

"No idea, but it seems expensive .. for the size of your wallet. Take it easy, you can change your dress in the dressing room. The Bashara family is able to provide a dress that is much better than the washcloth you wear," said Sherina again who was deliberately to provoke Sofia's emotions.

"Basic is shameless! There haven't been 24 hours since you got married, but you've been using Bashara's surname! Everyone here knows that you're just a mash-up! A victim does not deserve to be arrogant!" hardik Sofia who has run out of patience.

"Heh, if a person like me doesn't deserve to be arrogant. Then what about you? Do you want to brag about being your stepbrother's husband's usurper?" asked Sherina in a tinge.

"You!!" Sofia loses control, she releases Satya's arm and steps closer to Sherina. He even prepared to throw a slap into Sherina's cheek.

HAP!

Sherina held her step-sister's hand just before it hit her face. "Enough! I'm sick of seeing you, get out of here!" Sherina then let go of Sofia's hand violently.

Feeling humiliated but inadmissible, Sofia devises another way to get Sherina into trouble. Suddenly Sofia dropped herself on the floor. "DOLUHH!!" he shouted as loud as possible so that the attention of other guests was on him.

"Why are you doing this to me, brother?" sofia asked with a face that seemed to want to cry.

"What?" Sherina was confused, and she did nothing.

And unfortunately, Sofia's screams really made the guests' attention on them. Even though the guests had gathered, Sofia still did not get up and increasingly pretended to be weak.

"I'm just telling Brother that Brother is a surrogate wife as a curse repellent. I'm just telling the truth, there's no need to push me up like this." Sofia is so good at pretending, she even asks Satya for help to stand up.

Sofia's hurt acting has successfully incited the guests. They all looked at Sherina with condescending gazes, even among those who chided Sherina.

"What's this?" asked Vicky who suddenly appeared together with Cleo. This crowd of guests managed to attract Vicky's attention.

"Your new wife, Mr. Hurt his own brother in public" said one of the guests.

"No, it's not what you think it is. I didn't do anything. Sofia who fell by herself and slandered me!" said Sherina's looking for a defense.

"Sir .. admitted it, Satya's sister is here and she sees everything too" Sofia said in a soft tone, acting as if she was in pain.

"Right, I saw everything! And it's true that Sherina pushed Sofia!" chirps Satya who is clearly defending Sofia.

"Omong empty! You two worked together to slander me!" grit Sherina who insisted not to confess.

"Sherina, please forgive me. Don't make a fuss over it, okay?" pinta Vicky with a pushy look.

"B-but, I really didn't push her ..."

"He's right, I saw everything!" a young boy suddenly appeared.  His appearance was able to make Vicky glare in shock.

"Why are you here?!"