Chapter 53 - Marriage Advice (1/2)

”I know, mother,” Rere whispered with a lowered head.

”You are now leaving the place you've lived all this time to an unknown territory. You will feel this strange, anxious feeling towards him, but you need to be the earth for Dino so he could be your sky. Be like a calm land for him and he will be your pillar. Be his helper, for he will be your help. Do not underestimate him because he will hate you and do not stay away from him because he will forget you. If he is taking a step closer to you, bring yourself closer, if he is taking a step away from you, then stay away from him. Take care of his nose, ears, and eyes. Don't let him smell anything from you except a beautiful fragrance and don't let him see you unless you are beautiful. Marriage is worship too because we will do it till the end of our life. Take care of him during his mealtimes and when he sleeps, because the heat of hunger and sleep troubles are very annoying. Take care of his property and his family. Being the master of his wealth means that you've had good financial management, and being the master of the family means you have to take good care of them. Don't spread his secret, and break his rules. If you spread his secret you are not keeping his honor. Disobeying his words means tearing his feeling.”

Rere was stunned when she heard Ainil's advice. Her mother gives her a touching message. Hopefully, she can become a wife like Ainil the woman who stays with her husband until death. Ainil and Herman are role models for her. Both of them keep their love toward each other until their partner dies. They are getting married because they feel the same pain of being the one left behind by their spouse.

Rere headed to the hotel ballroom where the reception was taking place. Due to covid 19, their marriage was held under strict health protocols. The invited guests were facilitated with a swab test two days before the event. The guests can only attend the party if their test results are negative.

Rere was stunned to see the extremely luxurious party decorations. The hotel even changed the hall tiles based on Rere's preferences. She remembers the time that she told Dino of her dream wedding. She didn't expect the man to give her the wedding that she dreams of.

”Did you prepare all of this?” Rere was amazed to see a Disneyland-style parade. She was paraded to a golden carriage to her party venue.

”You actually can start to call me 'husband',” Dino whispered in Rere's ear. Rere can feel the man's breath in her ear and it made the woman shivering. On a whim, Dino blew his wife's ear, which made Rere shudder even more.

”What the hell are you doing,” Rere irritatedly yelled at Dino's silly act. ”You need to stop being rude to your husband. You can actually start to call me dear, my husband, or just mas.”

”it is mas then,” Rere whispered while looking at Dino with an annoyed face.

”Yes, my dear wife.” Goda Dino grabbed Rere's hand.

”Don't touch me.”

”But we are lawfully husband and wife.”

”Stop flirting. Don't you remember our agreement?”

”It is okay as long as I flirt with my own wife, and not someone else's wife.”

”You need to calm down,” Rere replied curtly.

Their wedding party went smoothly. A lot of businessmen who were Rere's late father's acquaintance also attend the wedding. They congratulate her on her marriage. Some state officials also attended the wedding. Rere was really moved. This is her dream wedding. It made her feels like she was in Disneyland. Although the concept of the wedding used Javanese and Minang traditions, Dino did not forget her wish to ride the golden train accompanied by a bridesmaid wearing a Disney dress. Rere tried to hide her smiled from her husband.

”This is totally your dream wedding, Re,” Tia said while escorting Rere to her room after the wedding reception is over.

”This is not my room,” Rere refused when Tia took her to a different room.

”This is your room now.” Tia swipes the card, opening the door, and switches on the light.

Rere's eyes widened at the decoration of this room. The big bed is placed in the middle of the room. A set of silk sofas was beside the bed. There are a lot of rose petals on the bed and a swan towel was decorated to welcome her. This was the typical decoration for newlyweds.

The room looks spacious with glass walls showing the beautiful scenery of Bandung City. Rere was stunned and speechless.

Why did Dino prepare it like this? Although the man had officially become her husband, Rere still shuddered in horror with the thought of being alone with him. Rere wasn't ready to fulfill her duty as a wife for Dino yet. Rere doesn't have feelings for her husband yet.

”Where's Leon?” Rere tries to lessen her nervousness.

”You don't have to worry about Leon. He is safe with aunt Ainil and your sister-in-law.”

”Why can't I stay in my other room?” Rere stepped back. She can't stand to see the decoration of the room. It started to look scary to her.

”Where are you going?” Tia teases Rere.

”To my room.”

”This is your room now. Mr. Dino will be here soon.”

”What?”

”Stop showing that silly expression.” The door was knocked on from outside. Tia is ready to open the door even though Rere forbids her.