In a black and white room with an eerie atmosphere. A middle-aged man in office attire was sitting in a nervous position facing a shadow depicting the appearance of a man with a sinister aura.
He had been sitting in front of the shadow nervously for 30 minutes. Wanting to ask for help in cooperation so that his company is more advanced, he ventured to come to the largest company in Indonesia to ask for help.
"So what will you give me if our companies cooperate?"
Finally the man spoke, making the middle-aged man both happy and scared.
Afraid that his offer could not satisfy the CEO, he canceled all his plans.
"Whatever you want I'll give you, sir."
"Do you think I'm lacking something to ask you?"
Offended, the middle-aged man was afraid that the CEO would be offended by his words. His face started to turn pale from regretting his words just now.
But the regret ended after he got an idea to make the man in front of him interested.
"I will leave my daughter to you, sir."
In his house he has 2 daughters. But one of the girls he didn't like at all. So he intends to throw the child to a man who is completely unknown to his form.
"Do you think I lack women!?"
"N - of course not sir. It's just that the daughter I'm going to give you is a very beautiful and obedient girl. You won't regret accepting her."
For a moment the room fell silent again. The middle-aged man was worried again. He was starting to fear that his words would upset the CEO again.
"Okay I'll accept it. So now go home. At 1 pm I will send my driver to pick up my bride-to-be."
How happy the middle-aged man was because finally the deal he had been dreaming of had now come true.
All that remains is to make the daughter he doesn't love belong to the CEO and then the company and his family's status increase.
"Very well sir. Thank you for your generosity. Then I shall excuse myself. Good afternoon."
After the middle-aged man left, the secretary and CEO's confidant immediately approached his master.
"Do you think the man will hand over the girl you are after, sir?"
To be honest, behind the middle-aged man's anxiety was the plan of the man sitting in his oversized chair. He had also deliberately hidden his appearance so that his plans could run smoothly.
"Of course. Even a fool knows that he will definitely give a girl who has absolutely no position in his heart. For him only the child of that woman has a position in his heart."
Unfortunately, that's what the secretary thought. He really couldn't believe that a father who was supposed to take good care of his daughter had the heart to give his daughter to a man who was still unknown just for the sake of wealth.
***
While the two of them were talking. The middle-aged man who had just arrived at his house immediately entered with a happy face.
His wife and beloved daughter and the man who became his precious daughter's lover, but also the lover of his beloved daughter welcomed his return with a questioning face.
"What's wrong, Daddy? Why does your face look so happy." The princess clings to her father, making everyone in the room smile.
"I have some good news. First, my plan is to work with the Albara company, a fast-growing company. Now we just have to wait a little longer and the Cannor family company can go up."
"But why the mystery man, honey? Why don't we work with the Dominican family's bigger company?"
"That's because Dominic's family isn't easy to approach. After all, the man's company is already second only to Dominic's."
Yes, Javior is right. They could never work with the Dominic family's company.
Whereas he did not know that the mysterious man he was referring to was the Dominic family's youngest son who was not recognized by many. No one even knew him.
"Then what's the second, Father?" Pavina or who is usually called Vina became very curious.
"And secondly, finally Ainayya will leave this house as you wish my dear. Father made her a medium of exchange with that ugly and old man."
Because Javior can't see the true form of an Albara Demian, Dominic Javior immediately thinks that Bara is an ugly and maybe old man.
After all, it was rare for them to meet Dominic's children. It's not that rare actually. It's just that the three children of the Dominic family do not like to use their surname to socialize. No arrogance. It even looks very humble. Not low self like Javior and his family.
"Ugly? Have you seen it clearly?"
Even though Vina is happy because her love rival is about to leave. But he is also curious about the figure of Bara who is very rich and mysterious at the same time.
"No, but I can conclude with certainty that the man is very ugly because when we met, he didn't dare to look me in the eye. We spoke through a barrier and only his reflection could be seen."
"But dad. Does that man know about Ainayya? I'm afraid if he thinks I'm the one you'll give him."
Suddenly, Javior became nervous. He was starting to regret having forgotten about it. After all in the Cannor family only Pavina was announced as the daughter of his family. Meanwhile, Nayya has always been the daughter of a servant.
"Vina is right, dear. Don't let that man think that Vina is your exchange tool. I won't let my daughter end up in the hands of an ugly man like him. After all, only Leonal will be my son-in-law." Lia doesn't want to lose a rich future daughter-in-law other than Leonal.
Maybe because they never knew Albara's surname due to the man not wanting to tell Javior. In the end, Javior and his family never knew that Nayya, who would be Vina's surrogate bride, was Dominic's youngest son. A handsome man who has always been a woman's ideal daughter-in-law, including Lia.
"Mother is right. Only Leonal will be my husband, Father."
"Please don't separate us, Father. I have promised to marry Vina and mother has also told her friends that Vina is her future daughter-in-law."
In Leonal's eyes there is only Vina. His first love as well as a woman who made him a very bad man.
It should be noted that Leonal is Nayya's lover, Javior's daughter who is not considered. They first dated and Vina was willing to accept Leonal when the man had become a handsome and dashing man.
While his good looks and bravery he got from Nayya's sacrifice. The woman became an unpaid servant. Accompany him when exercising under the hot sun, then cook healthy food so that his body can get better as soon as possible.
While Vina is the same as the mother who took another woman's man when she was rich, Vina also did it. He who saw Leonal's change became very interested. Plus it turned out that the man she had rejected was the heir to the Moxa family. Vina immediately seduced him like a tit for tat.
Leonal of course accepted every seduction from Vina. He who still loves Nayya begins to cheat. Even making Nayya's efforts in vain.
"Of course I don't want you to separate, but how do we make Nayya a substitute for Vina. I also don't want to see my beloved daughter marry an ugly man, even though she is quite rich. I still can't let it go."
Javior is completely devoid of feelings. The princess who always tries to get the slightest bit of attention. In fact, he was used as a tool to be a substitute for his illegitimate child with his mistress.
"What if we make Nayya very beautiful and then send her, Father. If the man asks later, then just say that Nayya asked for it herself." Lionel gave a suggestion.
That's a very good idea. Javior even stared in awe at Leonal's thoughts. It was not in vain that he gave the man permission to have his daughter. Now the problem will soon disappear and her daughter can still marry her beloved daughter-in-law.
"You are so great, son! Now Nayya will be a substitute bride for Vina, then you can get married soon."
"Thank you dad."
Vina's face became very happy. Soon he and Leonal will soon be married. There will be no more barriers between their relationship. Not Nayya or even any other woman.
While Javior and the others were talking. They didn't realize that the substitute bride they mentioned had overheard all of their conversation.
Her face was full of tears. He never thought that his father would do it. Especially his girlfriend. The man she thought would be her friend in old age turned out to be part of the plan.
Not done with the surprise yet. She even finally found out that the man had become her stepsister's lover. It's really a terrible reality for him. Now starting to realize that love can not beat wealth.
Running to her room, Ainayya Hikari Salvina, the daughter not considered in the Cannor family, burst into tears. His heart ached. From an early age, he had to be forced into adulthood. Withhold any action. Whether it's violence or even insults. Nayya has been through all of this.
"Mother now, Nayya, what should I do? Nayya is really hurt. Why is there no one who loves Nayya, Mother?"
She is still very young and now she must marry a man she does not know. Living with a man who his father said was ugly made him even more afraid.
Not afraid because of the man's form, but afraid if the man can't accept it. It could be that a man she doesn't know will kill her or even sell her to another man like the stories she often reads from online novels. Nayya became more and more afraid.
He wanted to run away. But where? He didn't have anyone he could call a friend. He just doesn't have friends.
"Wear this dress."
The speech was accompanied by a dress that is quite sexy. Not suitable to be called a wedding dress. He threw it so hard that it hit him in the face.
"I don't want to. I'm still very young and don't deserve to be married," Nayya complained.
Instead of pity, Vina even laughed out loud. He didn't expect that the woman he hated so much had overheard their conversation.
But that's not a bad thing. At least before Nayya left, he could see with satisfaction Nayya's suffering face
"Seems like you already know. But it's very good. Honey, come on in. Look at the suffering face of your ex-lover," said Vina while calling Lionel.
Leonal who was hiding behind the door of Nayya's room immediately went inside. He even hugged Vina's waist. Giving a kiss on the lips made Nayya sobbing even more.
He's hurt. His heart became very sick because of Leonal's actions.
"Why are you guys so mean to me? What have I done to make you hurt me so heartily?" asked Nayya.
"You are innocent. But your fate is wrong. If only you were born into a rich family I might not have doubled you. But if that was the case I didn't meet Vina. The point is that I only use you as a servant without being paid so that I can become the man of Vina's dreams. My love for Vina is so great that I am willing to have a relationship with a woman like you." Lionel spoke so cruelly in front of Nayya.
It was like a very sharp knife was stabbing Nayya's heart. In fact, it was more painful than the scratching of a knife on his body or the pain of the beatings that his father and stepmother often gave him.
"Does my sincere love mean nothing to you, Brother? Do I only deserve to be a tool to be used."
"Smart girl."
Instead of feeling guilty, Leonal was happier. Even saying very hurtful things to Nayya. But encouraging for Vina.
"Brother, evil."
A slap suddenly floated on Nayya's cheek. Vina who doesn't like Nayya's words about her lover immediately hits Nayya as she often does whenever she gets annoyed with Nayya.
"It's a shame you shouldn't have done that. If your future husband sees it, are you willing to take responsibility?" said and asked Lionel with a disgusted look at Nayya.
Vina wakes up. He even started to regret having slapped Nayya. He should have endured it. Not like now. Surely his father and mother would be annoyed with him.
"I'm sorry. It's all because he insulted you, honey."
"I know, but what are we supposed to do now? I told you to hold back, but still you didn't." Leona is not angry. He just didn't want their plan to fail because of Vina's actions.
Nayya who witnessed the incident saw that Loenal's face was completely fine when Vina hit him.
Now Nayya is starting to realize that she is really worthless, so what else can she do now. Everything would be so pointless now.
"I'll hide it with make up. Wait here."
When Vina went to get make up, leaving Nayya and Leonal. The two of them remained silent, but it didn't last long as Leonal spoke. But his talk made Nayya even more hurt.
"I know that you love me very much. So if you really want to stay with me, then you can save my number and call me when you're married to that man. I don't mind making you a mistress, you're quite beautiful after all. And I'm curious what it's like it feels good to enjoy your smooth body."
Does being a woman seem to only be abused, is considered meaningless and even seems like a woman who shouldn't be happy.
"Don't act like you're valuable. You're just a woman with no identity. What man would marry a woman like you."
"What are you talking about?" Javior asked suddenly entering.
Javior's presence took Leonal by surprise. Fortunately the man did not have time to hear her words. If only that happened maybe his relationship with Vina would be even more difficult.
"I just gave Nayya the understanding that I can't continue our relationship and choose Vina, Dad!"
Javiro nodded in understanding, then his eyes widened when he saw Nayya's blue cheeks. Didn't expect it to be like this. How could his plan work if there was a trace of violence on his face.
"Why is your face turning blue like that!! Did you do it on purpose so as not to become a surrogate bride for my daughter?!" snapped Javior.
Tears that had dried up suddenly flowed again. His heart hurt again. Does he not deserve to be a child? Can he not get the affection that Vina feels? Is it only Vina who deserves a warm hug from her father? Nayya is really hurt.
"It was Vina who did it, father!"
"Don't ever call me daddy. You're not my daughter. I should have killed you or sold you to an old man. How dare you accuse my daughter!" snapped Javior.
What is Javior's heart made of? How could he say such hurtful things. What his mother's sacrifice did not imprint on the man's memory.
"Can't you just let Nayya call that name once? Nayya just wants to get a confession from Dad, even if it's just a play and for one day."
Not excited or sad. Javior even adds to the wound on Nayya's cheek. His hand easily left a mark in the same place adding to the stinging feeling on his face. Even blood was now dripping from the corner of his lips.
"Now you should know that I never considered you my son. Even I was disgusted when I heard it. So you must tell your husband that all this is because of your fault not my beloved daughter's fault."
Again, Javior's favorite daughter's words add to the wounds that may never heal. Nayya will never be able to forget it and will never be able to recover from that wound.
"Fine, thank you. I'll definitely remember it, Mr Javior! Sorry if I was expecting too much. Then I want to thank you very much for giving me the room to stay. Thank you for giving me the chance to live. I will remember this kindness. Good-bye, Mr. Javior. Good-bye, Mr. Leonal. And farewell to Mrs. Lia and the esteemed Miss Vina."
Lia and Vina who were standing at the door of Nayya's room smiled happily. Both of them are satisfied because they have made the woman they always tortured leave the house.
In the end, they won in their own game.
Without warning, Javior immediately pulled Nayya away. He no longer cares about the shabby clothes that Nayya is wearing. An emotion suddenly appeared after hearing Nayya's words that made her feel uncomfortable.
Brought by her father forcibly, Nayya could only surrender. She could no longer cry. It's too painful for him. Now all the nightmares in the house are gone and will be replaced by another nightmare at the husband's house.
Arriving at the exit, Javior immediately pushed Nayya so that the woman fell on the floor. Then he closed the door hard and left Nayya injured. Whether it's heartache or physical injury.
"To help Nayya, Mother. Nayya just wants to let go of everything. Nayya wants to meet Mother. Take Nayya away, Mother."
Those words were so heartbreaking. If only Nayya could choose. He wanted to kill himself. Maybe that would be great for him. Can meet the mother. Nayya really wanted to, but still she didn't do it. There are many things to bear if he dies. Moreover, he still remembers his mother's message.
Getting up from her seat, Nayya with her limp legs walked towards the gate. Waiting for an invitation that will soon take him to his new home.
And just as he arrived, a luxury car pulled up in front of him.
The driver immediately got out and greeted Nayya. The middle-aged man was surprised when he saw Nayya's appearance which was quite pathetic.
"Were you the one who was asked to pick me up?"
"Yes. Let's go in, Miss!"
Because the young master had ordered and gave a photo that was very similar to Nayya. The driver no longer needs to confirm. He had met the woman who would soon become Albara's mistress.
Nayya immediately entered when the driver opened the door. He sat so comfortably that the driver winced. There is no sign that Nayya is in pain with all these real wounds. It was as if he had gotten used to a lot of injuries.
"Shouldn't we go to the hospital first, Miss? Your condition is quite worrying."
There was a feeling of emotion when Nayya heard the man's words. They don't know each other. And even though he knew it was natural. But still, Nayya was touched by the driver's attention.
"No need, sir! I'm fine with this wound," said Nayya.
"Are you sure?"
"Yes." Nayya gave a genuine smile making the driver amazed by Nayya's actions.
When the two were traveling, Javior was at the KUA office watching the marriage contract being carried out by Nayya's future husband, who is now legally the husband of her worthless daughter via video call.
As a result of not caring. He didn't have to bother seeing or even hearing his new daughter-in-law's real name. Stupid indeed, but such is fate.
He never liked his legal daughter, but now God gave the sweetest gift to Ainnaya. The princess is worthless and is not considered by the Cannor family.
"Ananda Albara Demian Dominic bin Nicholas Dominic. I marry you and I marry you to Ainayya Hikari Salvina bint Javior Jeon Cannor with a set of prayer tools. Cash!" said the judge.
Javior deliberately didn't want to say goodbye because for him Nayya was nothing. And Nayya also has no right to get such a noble right from him.
To him only Pavina deserves such privilege. Father failed.
"I accept the marriage and the marriage of Ainayya Hikari Salvina bint Javior Jeon Cannor with the dowry paid in cash."
After hearing Bara's words in one breath through a video call, the face she deliberately made up was very ugly. The witnesses who witnessed at the KUA office said they were valid.
In the end, Nayya now officially belongs to Bara.
"Since it's done. Then I'll go."
Without waiting for an answer, Javior immediately left the place making the guardian judge and the witnesses could only shake their heads. They didn't expect a father as evil as Javior.
"Congratulations, Mr. Bara. Now you and a woman named Nayya have officially become husband and wife," said the judge after completing the prayer for the bride and groom.
"Thank you, sir."
The video call was immediately cut off. Bara also cleans her face. He just had to wait for Nayya to come home and give her the rights of a wife even though there was no love in the marriage.
"Then what are you going to do after this, sir?"
"Cancelling cooperation with that man," replied Bara.
"Wouldn't that make him angry?"
"Do you think he can get angry? Besides, the woman he was about to give me has already been injured. So I have the right to sue him."
Albert smiled, forgetting that his young master was such a genius. If he would say cancel, then everything would be cancelled. Even the opponent will not be able to move.
"Where will the madam live after this, sir?"
"Prepare a room for him. I want the best."
"You don't want to share a room with the madam, sir?"
"No. This marriage will only last for one year. After that, I will send her or give her a high school abroad. She should enjoy her free life."
Hearing the words of his master, Albert was silent. He was not in a condition to comment. After all, he already knew the reason behind the marriage.
"I've been looking into the girl who saved you in the past, sir. She is Ainayya's mistress."
For a moment, Bara stopped. He did not expect the little girl who had helped him in the past turned out to be the woman who was now his wife.
"Are you sure?"
"Yes, sir. I have thoroughly investigated everything."
"Okay. Now wait for Nayya downstairs. Looks like she will arrive soon," said Bara.
"As you wish, sir."
Albert's departure made Bara lean back on his oversized chair. He was confused, whether he could keep Nayya for the next year or all that was planned failed just like that.
Bara is really confused right now. He didn't know what he would do after this.
But whatever it is, Barra is determined to look after and protect Nayya as long as he is still a husband for Nayya.
Bara will be a good husband, gentle and responsible to Nayya.
Even if there is no love in him. Bara will continue to carry out his duties as a husband. And he will not neglect his duties, let alone to act violently against Nayya.