Chapter 4 FIRST NIGHT WITH HIM

"Ayana, even if you don't love him, start to accept him even no matter how hard you try. Now he has become your husband, obey his wishes, treat him well. Because basically, a wife's obligation is that she is obedient and patient with her husband. Do you understand?"

Ayana nodded in understanding when Ghani gave her advice the night after the event. The girl in the oversized shirt looks like a child being advised by her mother.

Even though it is hard to accept the fact that the child must marry without love, Ghani believes that harmony in the household will emerge by itself.

"Get some rest, the families agreed to give you three days off. Take advantage of the time given to get to know each other," Ghani ordered.

"But my college-"

"The campus already knows about it, and they understand your condition," interrupted her mother explaining.

"Thanks, Mom. Then i wants to go back to the room," she said as he stood up.

"Go, Rayyan might be looking for you."

Ayana then walked out of her parent's room. The girl entered the VVIP room that Roy had previously booked. Spacious room complete with all the facilities needed, from the kitchen to a comfortable place to relax.

For a moment she took a breath. Her eyes darted around to find Rayyan. But she wasn't in the living room, after checking the kitchen it was the same.

Where is he going?

Ayana decided to enter the room. Even though the hotel room is quite large, only one room is provided. It made her confused about where to sleep. Let's be realistic, how could Rayyan want to sleep in the same room as her? Isn't she just a pest?

When her hand turned the door hinge, Rayyan's voice greeted her ear. He seemed to be chatting with someone over the phone.

In reflex, Ayana got goosebumps when she caught the man's words that seemed to be pampered. Much different when Rayyan faced her.

Inevitably Ayana discouraged him from entering the room.

"I missed you, Diana. Our meeting was too short. I hate it when my mind can't leave you. That's how crazy I am without you."

"Oh, yeah? What do you miss from me, hm? I'm curious," said the voice on the other end in a tone that was never spoiled.

"Everything, honey. Your touch, your caress, especially your sweet lips. Ah, can't wait to kiss you more fiercely. You are so addictive to me, Diana."

"Really? Ahh, I'm embarrassed."

"You're teasing me on purpose, hm? Don't try to bait me."

Ayana shook her head in disbelief. What kind of chat is that? Her ears felt guilty when Diana deliberately made a disgusting sound. Rayyan also seemed to enjoy it.

Hearing further will only make Ayana more slapped by reality. Unexpected self, trying to be patient to survive even though it hurts.

She pulled the door back until it closed completely. Let Ayana sleep on the couch in the living room. It looks comfortable too.

If a husband and wife generally spend the first night of their wedding together, then not with Ayana. So bitter to swallow hope collided with reality.

So sad.

***

"I will go straight to the airport this afternoon. This is a gift from me to you both. May your household life always be blessed." Roy handed over a key in front of Rayyan and Ayana.

Rayyan grabbed the key with a frown. "What's this, Dad?"

"Your home, Royal Garden. Immediately clean up to move there. I have also ordered several people to help move you two together," he replied.

"Are you kidding Dad? The place is too wide if only two people have to live. After all, I have an apartment. We can live there," Rayyan argued.

Ayana was silent, not knowing how to respond.

"You're married, Rayyan. Live in a place that promises your future lives."

Rayyan exhaled, resigned.

"I have to go, I'll tell you later," he said.

The man did not forget to glance at Ayana for a moment and flash a smile.

"Be careful, Dad."

After Roy left, now only the two of them were left in the hotel. Banu and Ghani had already gone home early this morning. However, they are also required by work. Even so, both of them will take the time to check on their daughter's condition.

"What are you waiting for? Hurry up and clean up!" Rayyan snapped, startling Ayana.

Not wanting to serve the man, Ayana then packed all her things into a bag. After a few minutes, the person who was ordered by Roy also arrived to help pack their things into the car.

After finishing business at the reception desk, Ayana and Rayyan immediately got into the car to head to the Royal Garden, an elite housing complex that is the throne for conglomerates.

During the trip, there was no conversation at all. The two are comfortable keeping silent to one another. Finally, they arrived in front of a large towering house.

When Ayana came out, how amazed she was looking at such a big house. Even for the yard alone, twice as big as Ayana's house. Then what about the building? The girl was in deep shock contemplating if she had to stay alone there. Isn't it terrible?

"Stop daydreaming, how long have you been staring at this house with a stupid look like that?" Rayyan snapped sarcastically.

Ayana woke up. This man's words are so spicy. May God always give her grace of great patience so that she can always be steadfast in the face of Rayyan's tough attitude.

The girl was constantly amazed at the design of the house. The interior is arranged as comfortably as possible even though the room is somewhat extravagant. Not to mention the carvings on each pillar, were designed as grand as possible.

"I don't want to share a room with you. During your stay here you and I will be in different rooms. Do you understand?" Rayyan shot her a sharp look.

Ayana nodded in understanding.

"One more thing, don't meddle in other people's business. This marriage is just a formality, so you and I are free to do anything. It's up to you to have an affair, sell yourself, I don't care. Do whatever you want," Rayyan said so easily.

She breathed out slowly. Rayyan's way of thinking is completely wrong. She wanted to retaliate but was too afraid to do so. She could only keep it to herself.

Yes, for Rayyan this marriage was only a formality so that people wouldn't think it was bad. Besides that, Ayana also understands that Rayyan hates her. If she hadn't been so stupid as to step into the men's room at that time, this marriage would not have been possible.

She blamed herself. Yes, this is all her fault.

"Remember this carefully. Until whenever I'm not willing to acknowledge you as my wife.

You are just a catastrophe that suddenly appeared in my life, and I swear to do anything so we can separate," said Rayyan angrily.

The man deliberately grabbed Ayana's body when he walked into the room. She who was unable to support her body weight suddenly staggered backward so that he almost fell.

Unmoved, Ayana kneels as she looks up lamenting her fate. Her heart felt squeezed, like a sharp thorn that stabbed to the bottom of the trough.

Continued...