The Married By Challenge
The Part 36

Devano keeps his promise, he buys back the Fergueson family home and hands the house to Jason. Jason is very grateful to his son-in-law and it makes Jason and Venita more affectionate to Devano who was once only a friend of William but now is his good-natured daughter-in-law.

Sarah is very grateful for Devano's help, and Sarah says she does not know what to repay Devano's kindness with.

"With love" Devano replied, which immediately made Sarah speechless and looked at Devano.

The two are currently watching the movie Titanic on Sarah's laptop. More precisely, Devano joined Sarah who was lying down while watching the legend film.

"Aren't you tired of that movie?" ask Devano then.

"That's right, still a paper" Sarah replied as if forgetting their previous topic.

"Baper or on?" devano's whisper right in Sarah's ear makes Sarah crumble. And when he turned back to his laptop, it turned out to display a scene where the two actors were matching. Sarah instantly closed her laptop and cleared her throat with a flushed face.

"What the hell" he muttered then he was about to stand but Devano even pulled his hand until Sarah fell on the body of Devano who was now stretched out.

"So you're gonna have to repay my kindness with what? I don't want anything, Little girl. I just want you to love me and always be with me" said Devano who seems to be trying to convince Sarah.

"You never give up either, and smart trying to make me love you so you can win and leave me" said Sarah who still thinks what Devano did is just a game. Devano shook his head as he put on a sincere smile, a smile from the heart and it made Sarah's heart tremble.

"I'm trying to make you love me, but it's not because of your challenge that I can leave you. Instead I want you to love me so that we are always together and our marriage becomes a real marriage. And I love you, Sarah. For God's sake, I love you sincerely from the heart and I don't want you to leave me"

Hearing Devano's heart, Sarah could only swallow her saliva. His heart was getting vibrating and his heart was pounding and it made Sarah unable to say anything.

"You confused me, Dev" murmured Sarah then who was still on Devano's body. Devano rolled so that now Sarah was under him but Devano supported his body with his hands so that he did not oppress Sarah. Sarah was uncomfortable with this very intimate position. Sarah tried to push Devano but Devano didn't budge a bit.

"Tell me, have I ever teased you before in this way? Have I ever been gentle, warm and pretentious before her?" Sarah shook her head, because it was true that Devano had been cold, rude, and Devano had just been naughty and wild only if Sarah had started it" That's because I don't have any feelings for you and I never thought to make you love me. Because it's.... " Devano stared fixedly at Sarah "Because whether anyone fell in love or not, I was already planning to divorce you when your family was destroyed"

"Because what? " ask Sarah who even saw Devano speechless and hang her words.

"Because I don't know how to make a little girl like you fall in love" Devano continued, "But now I really love you, so I'll do whatever it takes to make you love me" teselip assertiveness and a strong desire in Devano's tone, as if what he said should happen. Realizing that, Sarah was increasingly confused by feelings and premonitions that began to be uncomfortable.

"I feel comfortable every time you say such a feeling" Sarah said to be honest "And I can't guess your seriousness, Devano"

"Don't guess, Little gilr. But know for sure" said Devano then he stood up.

"Tomorrow we will go to your parents' house, they must miss the same girl" Devano exclaimed with a faint smile and then he left his room, leaving Sarah with all her feelings and thoughts.

As time went on, their marriage relationship grew strange as the two got closer and began to feel comfortable with each other. But Sarah still fears it's part of Devano's game.

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Naina and Jacob could only scratch their heads listening to her best friend's story.

"Fix, you guys actually love each other" said Naina who made Sarah gap and then hit Naina with a piece of fries.

Currently, the three teenagers are in the mall to spend time together as usual.

"That's probably it, Nina bobo.." elak Sarah.

"That's a big deal, Sarah "close with Jacob" Yeah maybe you're the only one who's unconscious"

"During this time Devano was very annoying, selfish, rude, crazy, full of mystery. Cook yes I fell in love with such a person" Sarah again evaded.

"Yes love can be digested by logic, Sarah. In fact, many people are initially enemies but end up falling in love. Love is strange, it makes sense and magical" continued Naina again which makes Sarah more confused with her feelings.

"So how should I dong? We marry her because she wants revenge because I made her a challenge"

"All stories can change in the middle of the road" Jacob said "But I suggest you, try to live your marriage well. Somehow Om and Aunt think you married out of love, even they want to marry you who are still in school because they think your relationship and Devano is very far away. It has also made Aunt hangers, if for example you will be cheerful, how do Om and Auntie feel?"

Sarah breathed a heavy sigh hearing Jacob's long speech which was very true. The game involves not only Sarah and Devano. But also Sarah's parents.

Ah, why would Sarah have to get caught up in something like this at such a young age?

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Jason and Venita warmly welcome the daughter and daughter-in-law. Even so William, now William is very able to accept the marriage of his sister and friend, even William thanks because Devano has taken care of Sarah and met all her needs very well.

At dinner, Devano opens up about Fergus Corp. Devano said he would rebuild the company.

"I feel free, I've lost the trust of people. I think I'll make another attempt" Jason said.

Devano fell silent, recalling that he had not only taken the fortune of Fergueson but also his good name. It's easy for Devano to return their treasure, but what about his good name.

"Find first who's the real corruption in the company, Pa" Sarah continued "If we can find the real traitor, that will prove that it is not Papa the perpetrator and Papa's good name will return, because all this is slander"

"You're so smart, Little girl" William said as he ruffled Sarah's hair furiously.

Devano thought about it again. And that means, Devano must get his man to plead guilty so that Jason is released from all charges.

"Let it be Papa and William's business" continued Venita "Where is your school, Sarah?"

"Currently, Ma" answered Sarah.

"Oh yes, since you are now in third grade, you should study seriously and also start thinking about where you will continue to go"

Sarah just nodded while feeding the food into her mouth. While Devano suddenly noticed Sarah very seriously.

"What?" ask Sarah who noticed Devano's gaze.

"You have no intention of studying abroad, right?" devano asked, which made Sarah cringe.

"Why? Relax, I can apply for a scholarship so you don't need to spend a lot of money" said Sarah with her bar that makes Venita and Jason gawk. Didn't expect her son to be so disrespectful to her husband.

"Sarah, why are you talking to your husband?" reprimanding the mother and Sarah was just a whimper.

"What the hell, Auntie. He is so" continued Devano "And I do not want you to study abroad not because of the cost. But because I don't want us to separate so far" said Devano to be honest. Sarah was silent as she glanced at both her parents and William. They seem to be smiling.

"The king's base liar" Sarah's inner voice cried out in annoyance as she still thought it was Devano's lie just as when Devano came to marry Sarah.

Sarah stared intently at Devano but she was reluctant to reply to Devano's words.

They eat in silence, and after eating, Devano immediately say goodbye to go home no matter Sarah who still misses her family.

"Take care of your husband's attitude" whispered Venita as she escorted Sarah forward. Sarah could only mumble and nod "Mama seriously, Sarah. Devano loves you so much, you're so jutek"

"With again, Ma" said Sarah to calm her mother.

"We go home first" exclaimed Devano then he opened the car door for Sarah to follow with him.

On the way home, Sarah continued to frown and looked very upset at Devano.

"Why the hell?" ask Devano who can't stand Sarah's silence.

"You are very smart acting in front of Mama Papa" said Sarah still pouting.

"What's going?" devano asked not understanding because he felt he had never acted again now.

"So, sir said you didn't want to go far"

"Oh, I'm not acting, Sarah. I'm serious" Devano said.

"Lied" accuse Sarah.

"For God's sake, I'm serious" he said again and this time Sarah did not accuse again because Devano had sworn so.

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Tbc...