In a simple house that looks beautiful with various hanging plants and shady trees, Cheery knocks on the door several times with her head down.
Not long after, the door of the house was opened and a middle-aged woman appeared from behind the door. It was Mrs. Lisa –Cheery's mother.
There was no cheerful greeting or sweet smile that graced Cheery's face when she entered the house. Mrs. Lisa frowned when she realized there was a change in her daughter. She was worried and then walked over to her only daughter.
"Why are you so gloomy? Didn't you say goodbye to me to welcome Vano last night? Then where is Vano? Is he preparing for tonight?" Mrs. Lisa asked a series of questions to her daughter.
However, not a single word escaped Cheery's tiny lips.
"What's wrong, honey? Why are you like this? Don't you want to tell mama?" she asked again.
"Mam, should I marry Vano?"
Cheery's question made Mrs. Lisa stunned and full of questions.
"Isn't that what you guys were planning for a long time? You've been dating for years, haven't you? And you're so infatuated with Vano. Then why are you still asking questions like that when you're at this point?" Mrs. Lisa replied with a question too.
"I'm just afraid I can't make Vano happy after we get married, Mam. I'm afraid Vano will be disappointed in me later," Cheery said with a gloomy face, "And again, I don't want to leave you alone here," she continued.
"Stupid girl! Of course, you have to go after him after marriage. And what was that? Disappointed? What did you do to make Vano disappointed in you, girl?" asked the mother intently.
Cheery looked closely at her mother's face which made her even sadder. It was impossible if she had to tell her what happened to her last night.
"Forget it, Mam. Maybe I'm just awkward because I haven't seen him for a long time. Either I look uglier or what in his eyes right now. That's what makes me feel unworthy to be with him," replied Cheery sadly in a lie.
"Never mind, it's just only your feelings! After meeting him tonight, your restlessness will disappear when you see him," said the mother who was trying to reassure Cheery that everything would be fine.
Mrs. Lisa left Cheery to return to her previous activities.
While Cheery was still silent even after the figure of her mother was no longer visible. She just looked down as he clenched his fists tightly until they looked white.
'Mama doesn't know that I've made an unforgivable stupid mistake. Mama doesn't know, I've been dirty because of my own mistakes,' Cheery said to herself.
There was no sound when Cheery cried because she closed her mouth as hard as she could with her hands so that her mother wouldn't hear the slightest sob.
Cheery walked quickly into her room. And after that, she cried loudly with her face covered with a pillow.
Feelings of inferiority and guilt ruled her heart and mind. Where would she bring her filthy body away from all she had in mind?
Who knows? What she knows is that right now she just wants to cry as hard as he can with the hope that the tightness in her chest will lessen so that she can lift her head a little when she meets Vano later.
***
'No matter how much I regret, I won't be able to turn back time. Vano, I'm sorry. The only thing that I consider precious from this pathetic life I have accidentally given to someone else. There's nothing left, there's nothing good in me that can make you happy,'
From the car that had just stopped, Cheery looked at the man she had loved for five years ago. Such a happy face greeted her arrival at this time.
Vano jogged with a smile that bloomed like a spring flower. And that made Cheery even more regretful and guilty.
'In fact, I'm ashamed to show my face to you,' she quietly cried in her mind.
However, Cheery immediately changed her face to smile as Vano approached and opened the car door for her.
Just as Cheery got out of the car, her body was already floating because Vano was hugging her while turning.
Vano was so happy when he saw Cheery, the lover he had missed for a long time in front of him. As if he didn't want to let go of Cheery's comfortable body. Vano didn't care where they were.
"Honey, I miss you so much. This happiness is so explosive that I don't want to let go of this hug," said Vano in Cheery's ear.
Tears flowed down Cheery's beautiful face who kept her face buried in Vano's chest.
"Yes, I miss you too, Vano. I miss you so much, that it feels like hugging you like this is a gift that I don't deserve," Cheery replied, crying.
"Hey, why are you crying? I'm here and we won't be apart again after this. Tonight I will announce our marriage. Be happy, honey. We will soon become one," said Vano soothingly.
"Yes, I'm so happy. I love you, Vano," replied Cheery who hugged Vano tighter as if after this she would no longer feel Vano's warmth.
Being a wife who is loved by a man is the most beautiful thing in a woman's life. Moreover, being the wife of a Devano Arta Wiguna. An independent young entrepreneur who will soon be announced as the sole heir to the Wiguna family.
Of course, many young women are vying for Vano's attention to be chosen as his companion.
But unfortunately, Vano's love only belongs to Cheery since they were still in school. And that love is so heavy for Cheery right now. The sin she accidentally committed destroyed everything. Cheery no longer has the courage and any hope that one day she will accept Vano's hatred.
***
It was a grand party that the Wiguna family held tonight to welcome Vano's return after completing his education abroad.
Many of the capital's well-known businessmen gathered in groups so that they could explain their status.
"Thank you for the presence of the guests whose names I cannot mention one by one. I, as the head of the Wiguna family, will announce the handover of the business that the Wiguna family has managed so far to our only son, Devano Arta Wiguna!"
After Mr. Wiguna's words, everyone cheered and congratulated Vano and also the Wiguna family for having a new company leader.
The excitement was not over when Mr. Wiguna spoke again and announced another piece of news.
"And again, today is a happy day for our son. Because Devano will propose with the daughter of the Dewari family, namely Cheery Natalia Dewari!"
Again, the audience congratulated and applauded Vano and Cheery who began to appear in front of the meeting hall.
The admiration for the two of them was unavoidable. Vano looks very dashing with perfect good looks. Meanwhile, Cheery also looks elegant and charming with her soft stature.
However, in every compliment, there must be a sentence that is not good hearing, and it can be heard in Cheery's ears. The sneer that was heard by Cheery was about his origin which was a great disgrace that could not be contained.
However, it is common knowledge that Mrs. Lisa gave birth to Cheery without a husband.
Many opinions say that if the elders of the Wiguna family did not get financial assistance from the elders of the Dewari family in the past, then there would be no day when Vano married Cheery.
However, not for Vano. He loves Cheery with all his heart and soul. He doesn't care, even closes his eyes and ears about Cheery's status which is not clear who her father is. All Vano wants and cares about is Cheery's happiness. Everything else is not important.
The tight hug that wrapped around Cheery's waist broke her sadness after hearing the insulting whispers from the guests who didn't like her.
Cheery looked at Vano's smile for her.
"Don't listen to other people. The one who married you was me. So, just listen to me who will love you forever!" Vano whispered love in Cheery's ear until she smiled happily.
"Ladies and gentlemen! In front of everyone who is here, I'm Devano Arta Wiguna, who will tie my love to Cheery Natalia Dewari, the woman I have always loved. The woman who will become the mother of my children in the future. She will accompany me until we grow old. later!" said Vano loudly in front of everyone.
In front of Cheery, Vano was half squatting with one knee supported while holding his lover's hand.
"Cheery, are you willing to be the wife who always accompanies me in sadness and happiness forever?" Vano asked seriously while kissing Cheery's knuckles gently.
'I don't deserve it, Vano! I'm dirty! How could you possibly accept this lowly me?' Cheery thought while crying.