MARRIED WITHOUT LOVE (1)

"Alright Sheren, I'll just wash my face. I don't need to shower with them." Hayden said not wanting to look perfect in the eyes of the Abrams.

"Hayden, this can't be. You have to take a shower Hayden. How do you deal with them without a bath? Come on... honey, you have to take a clean shower." Sheren said as she helped Hayden up and gently pushed Hayden's back into the bathroom.

"Sheren, why do you always force me dear." Hayden said unable to go against Sheren's orders.

Sheren did not answer Hayden's words other than her eyes glaring beautifully at Hayden.

Hayden forced himself into the bathroom to clean himself.

After making sure Hayden got into the bathroom, Sheren sat limply on the edge of the bed. Sheren stared at the ceiling of her room with trembling lips.

Sheren's tears rolled down her cheeks, without a sound Sheren cried with all her sorrow.

"Oh my God, what test do I have to go through with my husband? If only I could choose, and not see my husband's family suffer? I won't be able to let my husband go to another woman. I really love God, but I also really love my husband's family who are like my own family. Strengthen my heart to sincerely accept this test." Sheren said while wiping her tears that didn't stop flowing down her cheeks.

"CEKLEK"

Hearing the sound of the bathroom door opening, Sheren immediately wiped her tears and got up from her seat to go to the wardrobe.

"Sheren, where are my clothes?" asked Hayden approaching Sheren who was standing in the cupboard choosing clothes for him.

"Do you like this shirt?" Sheren asked, showing her a dark blue shirt.

"Whatever you choose, I'll love it Sher." Hayden said while drying his hair.

Sheren smiled, then gave the shirt she had chosen to Hayden.

"I need you to help me put on this shirt, Sher. You want it, honey?" Hayden asked while hugging Sheren's waist.

"Of course I don't mind, it's my duty to serve you." Sheren said with a smile.

Hayden swallowed his saliva, really seeing Sheren smile as if there were a million blades piercing his heart.

Hayden knew what Sheren was feeling. There are a million wounds and sorrows in her heart. But Sheren never showed it.

With a sad heart, Hayden hugged Sheren's body tightly and repeatedly kissed the top of Sheren's head.

"I'm sorry dear, I'm sorry. If only I had another way out. I can even sell my life to cover my debts. I'll definitely do it." said Hayden unable to contain his guilt at Sheren who had no family other than his uncle.

Sheren stood frozen speechless, other than rubbing Hayden's back sadly.

"You have to be strong Hayden, we have to make sure everything will be okay." Sheren said in a low voice then released Hayden's arms to continue buttoning Hayden's shirt.

"Sheren, today is the last day we feel happiness. After this, I will live my life like hell. Only in this house by living with you do I feel like I'm in heaven." said Hayden looking at Sheren's beautiful face.

"The door of our house will always be open for you Hayd." Sheren said with a look full of love, then took Hayden's black coat.

"You are very handsome today, just like when we got married a few days ago." Sheren said with a smile while putting on Hayden's suit.

"That day I was very handsome and my heart was filled with happiness. But now, only sadness and black fog I feel." Hayden said with a hurt look.

"You have to be strong for our family. Now you have to get ready to go." Sheren said with a tearful heart.

Hayden looked at his watch which was already past nine and the program started at ten in the morning.

"Go Hayden, don't let them be disappointed because they are waiting for you." Sheren said while gently rubbing Hayden's face.

"You don't know what I'm feeling right now Sher, like I was walking there was a very deep abyss and I fell in it. I don't know if I can live or not." Hayden said, rubbing his face in annoyance.

"Remember our family Hayden, we can definitely pass this test. Now you have to go." Sheren said looking at Hayden's face gently then kissed Hayden's lips with love.

With a heart full of sadness, Hayden returned Sheren's kiss without end.

"Drrrt... Drrrt... Drrrt"

Hayden's cell phone rang continuously, but that didn't stop Hayden from kissing Sheren.

"Hayden, stop it honey. The call must have been from Mr Abram. Quickly accept the call." Sheren said as she grabbed Hayden's cellphone and handed it to him.

Hayden received a cell phone from Sheren and saw Mr Abram's number on it. Without taking Mr Abram's call, Hayden tucked his cell phone into his trouser pocket.

"Sheren, wait for me to come home. After I marry her, I will come back here." Hayden said cupping Sheren's face.

Sheren nodded her head to make Hayden feel calm.

"I'm leaving." Hayden said as he kissed Sheren's forehead passionately.

"Be careful Hayden, you have to stay calm." Sheren said with a smile.

With heavy feelings Hayden left Sheren to immediately go to Abram's house who was waiting for his arrival.

After Hayden left, Sheren's body slumped against the bedroom door. Sheren cried loudly releasing all the pain and sadness in her heart.

***

Hayden walked into Abram's house with a heart so cold stare.

What was around him didn't bother him. Hayden's footsteps grew heavier as he approached the wedding venue between himself and Viona.

He saw Abram and Viona already standing at the wedding venue. Apart from the religious leaders, there are also several people who will be witnesses in the marriage.

"Hayden!" Abram called with an annoyed look.

"What's wrong?" Hayden said coldly.

"You came fifteen minutes late! we are all here waiting for you. Is this how you repay the person who helped you restore your company?" said Abram with high emotions.

"I'm fifteen minutes late it's not important. Am I not here now? and your beloved daughter can marry me here now." Hayden said without looking at her face Viona.

"Enough Hayden! You can come here out of compassion for my father!! You can't be anything without Dad helping you Hayden!!" Viona shouted angrily.

Hayden lifted his face, looked at Viona's face with disgust.