Chapter 2 Forced to marry

After a few minutes of discussion between the families, the wedding finally went ahead. Although initially Ciara also refused to marry Edward, because of the persuasion of her parents, Ciara finally decided to follow all their words.

It was very hard for Ciara to marry someone she didn't love at all; no one understood her feelings at that time. Ciara's heart seemed to be a toy for them; she was very disappointed with Jorge, who suddenly disappeared somewhere.

"Honey, now you are officially Edward's wife," Monica said while hugging her tightly.

After the wedding procession was over, Ciara cried in her mother's arms. Maybe other people thought Ciara was crying because she was happy, but in fact she was crying out of sadness. In the marriage that was supposed to bring happiness, instead, there were only tears of sadness.

"Moms! Will my marriage be okay later? There is no love between me and Edward," Ciara asked with shaking shoulders. Sobs were heard again.

Monica cupped both of Ciara's cheeks, kissing her daughter's forehead affectionately. "You guys will be fine; mom is sure Edward is a good boy. He's Jorge's older brother, and you know him too," she replied with a simple smile.

Edward smiled at Ciara; he didn't expect to be married suddenly to his sister's boyfriend. What could be done?

"Moms, can I talk to Ciara for a moment?" Edward asked politely with a sweet smile on his face.

"Yes, you can chat first. I want to meet the guests first," Monica replied, patting Edward's shoulder before leaving there. She was a little calm, even though Edward was married to Ciara. Because Edward is famous for being kind, although sometimes cold and ignorant.

After Monica left, Edward pulled Ciara's hand gently. "Come with me for a moment," he said, pulling Ciara's wrist.

Ciara rebelled against Edward's treatment, trying to release Edward's hand grip. "Let go of me! Why did you accept this marriage? Why didn't you refuse?" She said it irritably.

Edward stopped after taking Ciara away from her family, releasing his grip on her hand, and then replied, "How can you refuse their orders? Didn't you hear that Papa will destroy my company if I don't?"

"But I don't want to marry you, Edward," Ciara said pleadingly.

Edward let out a long sigh. "I know, I'm sorry, but I really can't refuse," he said, looking at Ciara.

While Ciara closed her eyes and said, "It's okay, we'll get a divorce soon,"

"Divorced?" Edward raised one eyebrow.

Ciara nodded. She decided to divorce after a few months of marriage with Edward. Indeed, Ciara still hoped for Jorge to return.

"Alright, but I have one condition."

"What?" asked Ciara, frowning.

"We'll divorce after Jorge comes back; before that..." Edward stopped her words for a moment. She grasped Ciara's hand and said, "Please give me a chance to make you fall in love with me."

Ciara was silent; she didn't understand why Edward wanted to make her fall in love. Ciara let go of Edward's hand. "Okay, it's up to you. But the point is, I don't want to be with you forever, Edward. Because I don't love you." She said with a faint smile, then waltzed away from there, leaving Edward behind.

"Let's see, will Jorge come back?" Edward said while looking at Ciara, who was slowly moving away.

***

Several hours passed; it was already 23:00 at night. The wedding had just ended, and all the invited guests had returned to their respective homes. Only the families of the two brides and grooms were left.

"Edward! Are you going to take Ciara to your own house after this or to Daddy and Mommy's house?" asked Ayunda-Edward's mother, who was sitting next to Ciara.

"We'll just go straight to my house," replied Edward while sipping a cup of coffee casually.

While Ciara could only remain silent, her mind was only on Jorge. Not knowing where her lover had gone, Ciara's heart seemed numb. She could not accept that Jorge had left her for no reason.

"Ciara? How are you?" asked Ayunda, turning to look at Ciara. While Ciara remained silent, there was no response from her.

"Ciara?" called Monica, tapping the princess on the shoulder.

Ciara gasped, her reverie broken instantly. She turned to look at Monica with a confused look on her face. "What's wrong, Mommy?" She asked, scratching the nape of her neck, which was not itchy.

Monica smiled; she knew exactly how Ciara felt right now. But everything was already done, wasn't it? There was no going back. "Edward wants to take you to live in his own house, dear," she replied, gently caressing the top of Ciara's head.

Ciara nodded slowly, forcing a smile. "Yes, I agree."

After that brief conversation, there was silence again. Before Adnan opened his voice again, "Edward! It looks like Ciara is tired; you guys should go home first," Adnan said.

Edward nodded and moved towards Ciara; the two of them walked hand in hand towards the exit. She was followed by her family from behind. Arriving at the front, Ciara and Edward said goodbye. Ciara shed her tears again while hugging her mother. For the sake of her father and mother, she wanted to sacrifice her heart and marry Edward.

"We say goodbye," Edward said briefly before getting into the car. He was indeed a cold type of man and did not talk much.

"Be careful!"

***

Ciara didn't expect anything from her marriage with Edward. What would happen next? Ciara could only surrender and accept Edward as her husband. Although forgetting Jorge was very difficult for her, especially since Jorge hadn't been found yet, Like this time, Ciara was resignedly ordered by Edward to unload Edward's belongings in the trunk. Like Edward's decision earlier, he took Ciara to his private home.

Approximately fifteen minutes later, they arrived at Edward's house. The house was not too big, but it looked minimalist and elegant; it still seemed luxurious to the house. Edward got out of the car, then opened Ciara's door and let her out. Edward carried all the suitcases inside himself.

"Let me help!" Ciara was about to pull one suitcase, but Edward refused.

Edward smiled faintly and patted Ciara's head lightly as she said, "No, let me do it. You must be tired."

That made Ciara silent, and Edward's treatment made her remember Jorge, who often patted her head. But Ciara could only smile, remembering that Jorge left without giving her any news.

"Miss Ciara? Are you Mr. Edward's wife?" asked an old woman who had just approached Ciara.

Ciara just nodded awkwardly in response; she didn't know what else to say. Because the place was very unfamiliar to her.

"I'm Diah, the housekeeper here," she smiled, taking over the suitcase in Edward's hand as she said, "I'll take care of it, Mr. Edward."

"No, let me. You can take my wife inside," Edward said kindly. He then stepped away towards his room with two suitcases in his hand.

"Come, please." Diah invited Ciara to come inside. They both went inside, and Diah showed Ciara the location of several rooms. Not forgetting after that, Diah escorted Ciara to the top floor, more precisely to Edward's room.

"This is Mr. Edward's room, and it will be Miss Ciara's room too," Diah said with a smile.

Ciara could only smile because she didn't know how to react; she was just confused. How could she be in the same room with Edward?

"Yes, thank you," Ciara said kindly, after which Diah went down to the kitchen, leaving Ciara still at the door.

It wasn't long before Ciara opened the door knob of Edward's room softly. The door opened to reveal a white-gray room. Ciara's eyes swept across the room; she did not find the man who had become her husband. But the sound of water splashing could be heard from the bathroom. Ciara was sure that Edward was taking a shower right now.

Ciara breathed a sigh of relief, then stepped inside, dragging the two suitcases in her hands. Carrying them to the glass cabinet located in the corner of the room, Ciara sat on the floor and began to unpack the suitcases and put the clothes and items in their proper places.

"Huft. That sucks! I was supposed to marry Jorge, but now I have to marry Edward instead." Ciara grumbled endlessly, not feeling her tears fall without permission. Remembering Jorge disappearing just like that made Ciara feel sad.

Ceklekk...

Hearing the sound of the door opening, Ciara reflexively turned her head to look at the source of the sound. Her eyes immediately bulged when she saw Edward coming out of the bathroom with only a towel wrapped around his waist. Edward's sispex belly made Ciara swallow her saliva with difficulty.

"Oh my!" Ciara screeched while covering her eyes with both palms.