The Pledge of the Ingkar
IYI 29'S

Zoya wants to say that she doesn't want to marry William. But what power? Zoya cannot refuse the marriage. Zoya said she would agree to marry William as long as William agreed to their marriage. At first, Zoya says it because she believes William will refuse. But reality is never as beautiful as hope. Now, Zoya's hopes are crushed by a fate that wants to unite them both.

Zoya looked at Ryan and Wulan alternately. There was no way he would say that he would not marry William to two people who had been very meritorious to him. Moreover, the faces of Ryan and Wulan seemed eager to welcome him as part of the Sadjaja family.

“Zoya, Aunt will definitely be the luckiest mother-in-law because she has got a daughter-in-law as good as you,” said Wulan, flattering Zoya.

Zoya smiled faintly. “Tante don't overdo it. I am just an ordinary girl,” Zoya replied shyly.

If Zoya can be honest, having Wulan as a mother-in-law is something to be happy about. Wulan was a very nice woman to him. If only the son Wulan wanted to marry Zoya was not a tempramental man, Zoya would have accepted the marriage gracefully.

Unfortunately William is not the man Zoya dreamed of being her husband. Zoya might have no problem with William's crippled condition. What makes Zoya reluctant to marry William is the man's temperamental attitude. Other than that ... Zoya also does not love William. He could not imagine marriage without the love of two parties like this.

“But, if I may know what is the reason Liam accepted this marriage, Auntie, Om?” ask Zoya.

Ryan and Wulan look at each other, Ryan asks Wulan to explain everything because he feels that Wulan is better at explaining things than he is.

“Liam said he realized that he needed a woman who would accompany him, accompany him, and help him,” explained Wulan. Afraid that Zoya misunderstands and thinks that William just wants to use her, Wulan corrects her sentence. “Liam wants to heal, Zoya. He needs a woman who can and will support him selflessly,”.

Zoya nodded her head. He thought William was discouraged. William still wants to be healed.

‘Alright, I will accompany her until she recovers, after that we can get a divorce and I will continue my life, ' Zoya thought.

Zoya is unlikely to break her promise to Wulan and Ryan. Moreover, if he remembers the services of Ryan and Wulan to him all this time. Zoya agrees to marry William even though her heart is not willing because she already loves another man.

“Zoya, your wedding will be held as soon as possible. I don't want to delay too long and make you change your mind again. Moreover, to persuade William is a very difficult job,” explains Ryan.

Zoya nodded her head. “But, Om, Aunt, I want to ask you something,” Zoya said.

“I want my wedding to be simple. No need to be too fancy and invite a lot of people,” Zoya pinta, her face full of hope.

Ryan and Wulan looked at each other, then nodded.

“Alright, Zoya. We will hold it simply as you request,” Wulan said with a smile.

After a short conversation, Ryan and Wulan went home. Zoya escorts them to the door before she enters and splashes into Desi's arms. In Desi's arms, Zoya cries. He poured out all the restlessness and anger that controlled his heart.

“Auntie, soon I will marry a man I do not love,” lamented in tears. Zoya repeatedly tried to hold back her sobs but her chest was getting tighter.

“What if he treats me badly? What if I can't be happy?” ask Zoya.

For Zoya, marriage is sacred and should be done once in a lifetime. It is also what makes Zoya cry because she is not sure her marriage with William will be happy later. Because if their marriage is unhappy, the house will be hell for Zoya.

“Zoya, don't cry. Maybe all this is God's destiny. You've tried to avoid it but eventually you still have to marry Liam, right? That means God deliberately brought you two together,” said Desi, trying to calm Zoya.

“But, Aunt ... I'm afraid Liam can't love me, and vice versa,” Zoya lamented.

Desi smiled thinly. “Nothing is impossible in this world, Zoya. Trust your aunt that love will grow over time. You and Liam will definitely love each other in the future,” Desi said.

Zoya hugged Desi even tighter, venting emotions in her chest.

“Now you better sleep and calm yourself first,” said Desi, giving advice.

Zoya nodded her head, then went into the room. He tried to forget this but realized that he could not. The only way that Zoya has to go right now is to try so that her marriage does not end up being a disaster for Zoya.