The Substitute Sister-in-law
A legitimate marriage

The wedding ceremony is about to begin. Before the sacred sentence was said, Gane turned to his future wife again because of an order to convince whether the future wife or not.

Nanney, who had been sitting, could not turn to his left and right sides. Nanney himself chose to lower his head without daring to look at the people around him.

The event began, Gane who had a determination that was unanimous with his goal by marrying the woman who had been his sister-in-law, he looked calm and there was no feeling of groggy in the slightest. Gane really looked very calm, even like there was no problem whatsoever with him.

Both Mr. Hardika and Mr. Pras lowered their heads for a moment, both of them silently looking down and trying to think back on the decision taken by his nephew, who was confidently marrying his own sister-in-law.

Merely becoming a beautiful sentence to hear, all were moved to listen to him. With the courage of a Gane, he was finally able to utter a sacred sentence in front of witnesses and the general public. Everyone smiled with their expressions, of course, some were disappointed as well.

Nanney who realized that she had legally become the wife of a Gane, her mind began to calm down. Nanney begins to think of something that will happen next, especially now that Gane has the freedom to touch it. Of course it made Nanney start to fidget to think about it.

At that moment, Nanney was even more afraid to imagine something she did not want. However, she recalled a message from Mbak Alana to be a strong woman and not easy to oppress.

'Remember! Nanney, you are not a weak woman. You are a strong woman, prove that you are not easy to oppress.' Inner Nanney to encourage herself.

Finished the pronunciation of sacred sentences, some of the surrounding residents also feel happy when witnessing the direct pronunciation of sacred sentences to the bridegroom. Not only that, apparently there are also those who feel disappointed at the marriage of Gane and Nanney. But how else, both are legal to be husband and wife according to religion and law.

While in the corner there, there is David with Vandu who also watched the pronunciation of sacred sentences to his cousin's brother until it was finished. Among the two there are disappointed, who else if not Vandu who had fallen in love during the first meeting. Although Vandu was heartbroken and disappointed, he himself was unable to ruin his cousin's wedding. Disappointed, that's for sure. But that doesn't mean to do what you want to do yourself, Vandu thought trying to calm himself.

After completing the pronunciation of sacred sentences, one by one gave a congratulatory and prayer for the marriage of Gane and Nanney. Likewise, his two Uncles and his Tantenya congratulated his nephew. In addition, David and Vandu also congratulated the brother alternately with others.

"Sister Gane, Brother Nanney, congratulations on your marriage. I pray that the relationship between you both will last and be happy forever. Remember, don't give me a nephew for long." David said and gave him a prayer for both brides and did not forget to hug him and shake Nanney's hand.

"Thank you for that. If you want to have a niece soon, get married." Gane.

"Hem, yes yes yes, I understand." Said David who was lazy to argue when dealing with his cousin's brother.

After that it was Vandu's turn to congratulate his older cousin.

"Sister Gane, Brother Nanney, congratulations on your marriage. I wish you, may you both have a happy marriage for good." Vandu said without giving a prayer of permanence for his cousin's sister's bride because of her disappointment.

"Thank you for your prayers, I hope you will soon follow." Said Gane who could read the expression of his cousin's sister.

After no one congratulated Gane or Nanney, Ciko may have been the last to congratulate both brides.

"Boss, congratulations on your marriage. I know I am none of your wives, but I also have the right to give you a good message, and a good prayer for both of you. I pray that your relationship will last forever. For a message, love your wife Boss, as your wife gets genuine affection from her parents." Ciko said a prayer and gave him a small message for his boss. Because Ciko realized, the woman who became the wife of the Boss was not who she was. Of course, Ciko did not have the right to give a long message to his Boss.

Nanney who listened to a message from a Ciko, his heart felt sad. He recalled to a couple who had raised himself very sincerely and gave full attention like his own biological parents.

'If I still had a brother or a father, I would be so happy to hear that message. I feel protected, but the truth is I'm like a kara. Even to tell Grandma I can't, I'm sorry Nek.' Inner Nanney with her sadness, and held back her tears so as not to spill over her cheeks.

Just then, Gane glimpsed at his wife. "You take it easy, Miss. I already know everything about a wedding, so you don't have to worry." Gane answered reassuringly, then he turned to his wife again. Nanney himself chose to be quiet. It was not time to talk too much, he thought.

"I think Boss Gane is very responsible." Said Ciko without any fear for her Boss.

After that, Ciko's gaze was fixed on his wife Gane. His memory returns to his dead sister.

'If Clara had been alive, she would have been as big as Miss Nanney. Unfortunately, I have not been lucky to have a younger sister growing up.' Ciko's mind while remembering her childhood.

"Miss, congratulations on the wedding with Boss Gane. I pray, may always be happy and lasting household relations. Sorry, I don't have any gifts for Miss and Boss Gane, only prayers can I give."

"Thank you for your words and prayers for us. I don't expect any gift, prayer alone is much better." Nanney replied as best he could.

After congratulating her, Ciko chose to gather with the other invited guests to enjoy lunch together. The freedom to be near his Boss, now began to stretch because of the presence of a wife at the side of his Boss.

Finished enjoying the dishes served, one by one the guests invited farewell to go home. Likewise with his Uncle and Tantenya, and David and Vandu immediately farewell like the others.

"We all go home, prepare for tomorrow, you and your wife get ready to go for honey." Said Mr. Hardika with a smile, Gane nodded.

"Good, Uncle." Gane replied, then one by one shook Gane and Nanney's hands alternately while saying goodbye to go home.

At that time, Ciko followed goodbye to go home soon. Sadness and joy have now been mixed into one. Because, now he can no longer one house with his boss. Memories that so many to pass together, now like divided because of a destiny that can not be opposed.

"Boss, watch out for tomorrow's trip. I pray, good luck to the destination. Then I'll go home, boss."

"You take it easy, Miss. Trust me, everything's gonna be fine." Gane said convincingly, after that Ciko immediately went from the presence of his Boss with a feeling of emptiness. How not to be sad, years of living together like brothers who can not be separated, and now have to separate because of a destiny that can not be opposed.