The Married By Challenge
The Part 20
Sarah squirms lazily when she feels movement on the side of her bed, the eyes of the day that sneak in between the open curtains also disturb her sleep. And when she opened her eyes, the man who was her husband welcomed Sarah with a warm smile while holding a tray of bread and milk.
"Let's get up and have breakfast" Devano said softly as if he wasn't Devano. Sarah turned her memory on the incident last night, and she cursed herself for crying in Devano's arms and even falling asleep.
"Sadly..."
"I'm not hungry, I want to take a shower and go straight to school" replied Sarah Cuek, she immediately got out of bed and rushed to the bathroom.
Devano lets her, but she waits for Sarah there.
After waiting for a long time, Sarah finally came out and she looked fresher even though her eyes were still swollen.
"Breakfast first, you will be sick" said Devano, but Sarah ignored him, he began to prepare to go to school. But suddenly, Devano raised his body to make Sarah strangled, Devano brought Sarah back to the bed "I say breakfast first" firmly his once again while staring intently at Sarah. Not wanting to argue, Sarah drank her milk, then she enjoyed the meat sandwich. Sarah actually felt hungry because yesterday did not eat all day, but Sarah's appetite was lost because she kept her family's mind.
"Why?" devano asked as Sarah put her bread back on the plate and she came back sad.
"Where should I find Mama Papa?" sarah asked and she was about to cry again but she held her back.
"They'll be fine, you better focus on your school" Devano said.
"But I kept thinking of them, and I couldn't focus on learning" Sarah whined like a child complaining "You want to help me find them?" sara asked and looked at Devono expectantly.
"Yes, on condition that you have to finish this bread and milk" Devano said. Sarah nodded and finished her breakfast. While Devano keeps a close eye on her and it makes Sarah feel strange with Devano's sudden change in attitude being so gentle. But then Sarah thinks maybe Devano feels sorry for what happened to his family.
Padahal Devano tak demikian, ia justru berharap keluarga Sarah benar benar tak menghubungi Sarah lagi dan meninggalkan Sarah.
"Because from now on you belong to me, Sarah. Not your family anymore"
After breakfast Sarah is ready to go to school, the exam will be finished soon, and after the exam later Sarah will find out where her family is and what really happened.
"I'll take Sarah" Devano told Aldo, who was waiting for Sarah up ahead.
"Okay, sir" replied Aldo.
"I don't want to" Sarah exclaimed to Devano "People at school always talk about me, if you don't, they'll talk about you later" she continued.
Instead of answering Sarah, Devano immediately carried Sarah's body and put her in the car. No matter Sarah keeps fighting.
"What are they talking about?" devano asked and he started running his car.
"A lot of things, they ask me why I don't move to a cheaper school because now you don't have anything, and other bad things" Sarah murmured with tears.
"After the exam, I'll transfer you to another school" Devano said casually, Sarah smiling slantingly at Devano's words, thinking maybe Devano won't go out for a lot of money to charge Sarah "Going abroad, I will find the best school there" he continued which made Sarah immediately gawk but then laughed blandly.
"Think about it, thanks. Our marriage is just a challenge, in fact you also do not need to act like a husband. Anyway really what Karin always said, I better find a much cheaper school. I can sell the branded goods that Mama bought, I can also sell my jewelry, that must be enough. After all, I have another year of school" Sarah said at length while staring out the window.
Devano answered nothing, he continued to focus on driving until they reached Sarah's school. When Sarah wants to open her seatbelt, Devano precedes her, then she also kisses Sarah's cheek at a glance making Sarah speechless pecking.
"Don't listen to anything they say, it's not your fault anyway. Just focus on your exam" she said like someone who was advising Sarah sincerely. Sarah just raised her eyebrows, astonished. Then he immediately went down without saying another word.
Devano continues to pay attention to Sarah until Sarah is not seen again. Then Devano calls Dominic.
"Yes, Sir?"
"Good, Master"
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Sarah's day at school as usual, now she not only get satire, but also in verbal bully. Sarah's bag was expensive and imported, and even her shoes, and they said it was her father's corruption.
As a result, during the break, Sarah threw the bag and shoes into the sewer making them all dumbfounded. Because everyone knows, Sarah's bag is worth one semester's tuition.
Karin the pioneer was just laughing mockingly.
"I have some branded bags that have been used at home, later I love you yes" said Karin who makes Sarah as emotional.
"What's your papa's guarantee about the corrupi?" sarah asked boldly, she was really fed up with this girl's behavior "If it wasn't for papa, maybe now you and your family have become beggars in the streets" he said it out loud and it caught the attention of other friends while they were in the cafeteria.
Naina cheered and clapped to hear Sarah fight.
"Sarah, what do you mean by that word?" ask Naina who wants to provoke Karin's emotions
"3 or 4 years ago, his papa company was bankrupt because Mr. Agus Haryawan was not able to manage his company, buy shares when the stock price is expensive, it turns out, and sell it when stocks are cheap. You don't have any consideration, do you? " sarah said at length as he walked around Karin who was just silent sculpting because it was true what Sarah said.
"That was the first time I was taught shares with Papa, he made Mr. Agus Haryawan as my learning material. Not only that, Papa invests a little in his company so that his company rise again and papa continues to work together and help him until now his company stands upright and he is successful" continue very calmly.
"Where are your and your family's gratitude to my family?" sarah asked in a convulsive tone and a very condescending look "If you want proof of my words, please find out for yourself"
After speaking at length, Sarah and Naina immediately left from there. What else is the break hour that's finished. And with so forced, Sarah has to take her second exam without shoes, Sarah just wishes her teacher didn't know she wasn't wearing shoes and get her out of class.
As the bell rang, all the students entered their classes. And the teacher in Sarah's class came, and when her teacher gave the exam sheet to her students, Sarah also knew not to wear shoes.
But the teacher was silent, as if he did not care, and Sarah could breathe a sigh of relief.
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Devano laughs sarcastically when Dominic gives a report about Karin, who turns out to be Agus Haryawan's first child.
"So he's my pet puppy?"
"Yes, his sister also went to school there. And also, one of the teachers there has been paid to keep Sarah and spy on Karin's eyes, he said Karin and his friend's friend had bullied Sarah since Jason's bankruptcy" said Dominic.
"Beck, Karin. You and your family are stupid and greedy" Devano said, "The father is willing to be my pet dog for some money, and his son is acting on my wife instead. A very big mistake"
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Tbc...