LIEGE
MARRIED

"Daddy doesn't want to know, in two days you have to marry Ardian" Andrew gave an ultimatum from his bed.

"Erin don't want dad!" reject Erina.

"Why not?" ask Yuna.

"Erin hates him," Erina answered briefly.

"Rin, please understand your daddy's condition. The daddy company nearly collapsed as the Hermawanto Group cancelled some of its projects. Many subcontents are demanding compensation" Yuna said with a sad face.

Erina was speechless at her mommy's request. He did not understand the situation faced by Andrew's company, but marrying Ardian was the last choice he would choose. Hate still surrounds his heart.

"Rin, sorry I have to tell you this. We have to save the company. A lot depends on our company."

"Why don't we apply for a loan to the bank to cover the loss?" ask Erina.

"Our company already has a lot of debt to Androstar bank. If we apply for another loan, our company will go bankrupt. Daddy didn't want that to happen."

Erina was quietly disturbed to hear Andrew's words.

"Rin, I'm afraid I will die soon."

"Please dad, don'tsay that! Daddy's gonna make a full recovery. You are the healthiest person I've ever known" cried Erina while hugging Andrew. "Please, don't stay with Erin and mommy."

"Rin, please follow your daddy's request," Yuna persuaded. "One more thing you should know. Your Daddy owes a debt of gratitude to the Eyang Prabu family. Their extended family is willing to help your daddy company on the condition that you have to marry Ardian" Yuna explained.

"WHAT?! MARRIED TO THAT BRE****K GUY? ERIN DOESN'T WANT TO!!" reject Erina.

"Honey, that thing daddy had to do. Androstar Bank changes credit agreement. They shorten the repayment period of the debt. With so many canceled projects and subcontract demands, our company has been unable to meet the accelerated debt repayment."

"Why did Androstar change the agreement?" erina asked with emotion.

"The owner of the Androstar bank is Anto Pranoto, the om of Daffa. Your decision to cancel your marriage recana has their families boycotting our company."

Erina was silent at Andrew's explanation. He did not expect his decision to break the engagement would have such an impact on their company.

"You love daddy?" yuna asked with a choked voice holding back tears. Erina was unable to answer.

"Daddy's request is only one. Marry Ardian to save the company and the lives of those who depend on our company" Andrew asked in a weak voice.

"Before going home, the doctor advised that your daddy should not think much first. He shouldn't be stressed out because he's afraid there could be a second, more fatal attack." Yuna's explanation made Erina surprised. He didn't want to lose his daddy.

"You sold Erin to the Ardians?" asked Erin slowly.

"We're not selling you, baby. As you know, Ardian loves you and wants to marry you."

"But he's ruined Erin's life."

"Rin, he's willing to take responsibility for his actions. This is also for the common good, not just for the sake of daddy's company" Yuna persuaded. "We never asked for anything from you. Please fulfill our request this time."

"But mom ... " Erina looked at her parents who were looking at her with pleading eyes. Heart's upset. He loved both his parents but their requests were hard to fulfill.

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"I accepted the marriage and marriage of Erina Aurelia bint Andrew Smith with a dowry of 100 grams of precious metals paid in cash."

"Well!"

"Alhamdulillah," the murmur of those present in that simple marriage.

Everything happened so quickly and now Erina stood face to face with Ardian.

"Please the bride kiss her husband's hand" said the ruler.

Ardian extended his hand. Erina just stared at that hand.

"Rin, kiss Ardian's hand!" whispered Alexia who was standing to the right of Erina.

"should?" reply Erina with a whisper as well.

"No way!" push Erina ketus.

Meanwhile, the ruler and the old men could only shake their heads at Erina's stubbornness, refusing to kiss Ardian's hand.

"How about Erin? Pity that her husband's hand is sore," reprimanded pak penghulu.

"Why should I kiss her hand? Should I kiss her hand?" Erina asked back.

The gentleman heard the question asked by the bride. A lifetime of being a ruler, only this time faced with such a question.

"Try pak pengulu explain why I should kiss her hand?"

"Because.. because..." Again, the leader answered Erina's question. The feeling of the first when taking the test becomes the hallmark of the question is not this difficult.

"Because now Elo is my wife. Kissing the husband's hand is a symbol of the wife being submissive and obedient to her husband" Ardian explained in a calm voice. Pengulu sighed in relief hearing Ardian's words.

"Should I submit and obey?" erina asked while challenging Ardian's view.

Others, including the pak pengulu, were silent to see the debate between the two. It was as if they saw a lioness ready to fight a male wolf.

"Yes, the duty of the husband is to guide and take care of the wife. Therefore the wife is obliged to submit and obey the husband. Because the wife's heaven is now upon her husband." Ardian replied calmly.

"Rin, fight later if you're both. Poor uncle Andrew. He needs rest" whispered Alexia.

Erina looked towards her parents. Andrew's face was pale. So did Yuna who looked at him with a pleading gaze.

Finally with the ogah-ogahan Erina kissed quickly the back of Ardian's hand. Then Ardian kissed Erina on the forehead. Another heard a sigh of relief as the lion and the wolf made peace for now.

Then the two did a bow to their parents and elders. Erina hugged the old Yuna and Andrew. A kind of emotion raged in his heart. He cried in the arms of his parents. Likewise when he hugged Amelia.

"Erin became my mother's son. Today's mama's son is very beautiful." whispered Amelia while hugging Erina with affection. Then she wiped away Erina's tears.

Erina was only able to return Amelia's embrace. He hates Ardian, but he loves Amelia.

"I'm sorry mama's son, Rin. Please don't hate him too much. If there's anything, Erin don't hesitate to say the same to mama." Erina nodded slowly while smiling faintly at Amelia's words. If I didn't hate Ardian, I would be so happy.

"Congratulations bestie. Now you are legal as husband and wife. Don't fight anymore." said Raina while hugging Erina. "And elo Di, just be careful if you make my bestie sad."

"Patiently, Di. Always ready to be husband and father on standby." Henry salutes Ardian. "Oh yes Rin, don't hate your husband too much. The limits of hate and love are very thin."

Ardian laughed at Henry's words. "Thank you bang. God willing, I will be a good husband and father. Teach me yes bang."

"Erin, congratulations, baby." Alexia hugged Erina tightly. "Love my nephews. They're not wrong."

Erina just smiled faintly at Alexia's words. Meanwhile Raymond greeted Ardian.

"In, take good care of Erin and your children. Love them with all your heart."

"Thanks, professor. I doain you soon have a momongan like us."

Towards the end of the event. Erina and Ardian had already entered the room. Erina sat on the sofa. Both of his legs felt sore because of a lot of standing. Just now Erina was about to close her eyes, suddenly her room was knocked. Ardian hurried to open the door.

"Eh eyang's. Please come in, yang."

"Where's Erin?"

"That's just gonna take a break on the couch, eyed."

Eyang Fatma approached Erina and hugged her beloved granddaughter. Erina leaned comfortably in the embrace of Fatma's eyes. He felt like a child again.

"Well, eyang did not expect the tomboyish-looking granddaughter today to be so beautiful. Happy people are still given the chance to see Erin get married" said Fatma while stroking Erina's head. "It was hoped that you could marry Dipo or Daffa. But Eyang remains happy if you can be happy with your chosen husband. Eyang hope you can be happy and become a family that always gets along well. Especially you rin, be a devoted wife and obey your husband."

Ardian who was sitting on the bed smiled at Fatma's eyes. Her heart hesitated a little Erina could be a submissive wife. He was told to kiss his hands hard.

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