The Pledge of the Ingkar
IYI 28'S

Ryan who was surprised by William's words to choke his own food. Wulan hurriedly brought water to Ryan so that he could get rid of the food that stuck in his throat.

“Did we not hear wrong, Liam? You want to marry Zoya?” ryan asked after taking a drink.

William nodded. “Have you guys changed your mind?” tannya William ketus. If his parents change their minds and do not match him with Zoya, William will be very happy. There is no need to pretend to accept the marriage.

“Of course we didn't change our mind, Liam,” replied Wulan. The woman smiled widely, displaying a neat row of her teeth. “We are actually happy because you finally want to accept this wedding,” continued Wulan.

Wulan's heart is blossoming. Eventually his dream of marrying William and Zoya came true as well. Although Wulan was honestly still worried considering that William was doing this because of Leila's plan, still he could not hide his happiness. For Ryan and Wulan, Zoya is the best girl who deserves to marry William. Not only beautiful, Zoya also has a pure heart.

“Why did you suddenly agree to marry Zoya?” ryan asked, still confused by William's surprising decision.

William breathed a heavy sigh. He looked at Ryan and Wulan with serious eyes. He had to make his parents believe that he wanted this marriage because he was sincere, not because he wanted to dismantle the original cover of Zoya.

“Last few days I thought about this well. Now I realize that I really need someone who can take care of me. Someone who can help and accompany me sincerely without restrictions,” William explained.

Wulan who initially thought that William agreed to marry Zoya because of the persuasion plan Leila can breathe a sigh of relief. Apparently William still had a heart and did not consider Leila's plans. The man has his own reasons.

Wulan smiled widely. “Thank you for thinking about this wedding, Liam,”.

“I also want to heal, Ma. I want to have the spirit to be able to rise from my slump,” continued William.

Ryan and Wulan were delighted to hear that. During this time they confused seven roving because William was depressed after the accident and abandoned Renata. If William has a desire to heal, it means he can start making peace with the situation.

“Then Mama will immediately inform Zoya and talk about this,” Wulan said with a big smile.

After finishing dinner, Ryan takes William back to his room while Wulan goes to the room to retrieve his phone and inform Zoya.

Elsewhere, Zoya had just finished washing dishes when her phone rang. Zoya frowned when she saw Wulan's name on her phone screen. He wiped his hands with a washcloth, then took his phone from the kitchen table and picked up the phone.

“Halo, Aunt. What's calling night-night?” ask Zoya.

“Zoya, tomorrow Aunt and Om will visit your house. I want to inform you that tomorrow you will not go anywhere when we come,”, Wulan said.

Zoya raised her next to her eyebrows. “What's up, huh, Auntie?” tanyanya's confused.

“Tomorrow you yourself will also know, Zoya. Aunt hang up on the phone. Good night, Beautiful,” said Wulan.

“Goodnight too, Auntie,” reply Zoya then turn off the phone connection.

As soon as the call ended, Zoya went to her room. He put his phone on the nightstand and sat pensively by the bed. His mind wanders there and here. I don't know why Zoya feels so bad. He was afraid that William would suddenly accept him as his wife.

That night, Zoya prays to God, so that fate does not lead her to be with William. Zoya does not want to marry a man who does not want to accept her. Especially if there is no love in their relationship.

*****

“Circle your eyes black once. Did you not sleep last night, Zoya?” desi asked when she saw Zoya entering the kitchen. As usual, each morning Desi and Zoya will cook together for breakfast. But if you see Zoya's condition like this, Desi can't bear to ask Zoya to help her cook.

“I couldn't sleep last night, Aunty,” Zoya said. “Last night Aunt Wulan called me and told me that today she's coming here. My feelings are not bad,”.

Desi raised her head. “Are you afraid that they will ask you to marry Liam again?” ask Desi.

Zoya nodded. 

“What makes you refuse to marry Liam?” ask Desi.

“I just don't want to marry someone who doesn't love me, Auntie. I'm afraid that he hates me even as long as we're married,” Zoya replied.

Desi stared at Zoya intensely. “Zoya, you don't worry. Everything's gonna be fine. Trust Aunty,” said Desi.

Zoya smiled weakly. “Iya, Aunty,” Zoya replied.

That night, Wulan and Ryan finally arrived. Zoya's heart skipped a beat as she saw Wulan and Ryan appear to be smiling broadly. Their smile somehow made Zoya feel scared.

“Zoya, Om and Aunt are here to talk about your and Liam's match. You said that you would accept this wedding as long as Liam accepted it, ‘kan?” said Ryan.

“Iya, Om,” Zoya replied while nodding her head.

“If Liam wanted to marry you would you be willing to be his wife?” ask Ryan again.

Zoya who believes William will not agree to marry him nods her head confidently.

“Iya, Om. That's why I asked Om and Aunt to ask Liam's opinion first,” Zoya said.

“We have good news for you, Zoya,” timpal Wulan with a big smile.

Zoya turned her head, instead looking at Wulan. “What news, Aunt?” tanyakanya.

“William finally agreed to marry you,” replied Wulan happily.

The deg!

Zoya's heart was pierced with a blunt object. Her heart ached at the thought that she should marry someone as intense as William.

Zoya was sad. He did not know what to answer Wulan with. I don't think William would marry her. Zoya feels that her life will not be okay after today. Soon he will have to live with a paralyzed, depressed, and tempramental man.