Part 99

99

Alesya, who was neatly dressed in a white kebaya, sat beside a man. He was said to be the eldest son of her father's business partner and a close friend. The man's father was the one who would settle all of her father's debts, on the condition that Alesya had to marry his son.

As a result, after the 40-day memorial ceremony for her father, Alesya and Bryan immediately proceeded with the arrangement.

Starting with the marriage contract and a small reception, only inviting close family and friends. Nothing more than that, to ensure that Bryan would agree to marry Alesya. And all of this was Shabila's wish.

Shabila didn't want Alesya and Bryan's wedding to be a grand affair. She didn't want many people to know that they had gotten married and have them label her as a home wrecker. Even though, in this situation, it was Alesya who had come and caused a disruption.

"I hope you don't have higher expectations for this marriage."

A brief sentence from Bryan to Alesya, while they were in the bedroom. For the next few days, Bryan said he would take time off and stay in the village with Alesya.

Therefore, they were both sitting on Alesya's bed now. They sat across from each other, unlike most newlyweds.

Alesya smiled. "If only my father hadn't left behind any debts, I can assure you this marriage would never have happened." She tilted her head, looking at Bryan. "Do you think I'll have higher hopes? No! Instead, I will find a way to quickly pay off my father's debt so that I can be free from a conceited and arrogant man like you."

"Shut your mouth, Al! Here, I'm the one who doesn't want to be the husband of a rustic girl like you!" Bryan retorted, pacing around the bed and now standing right in front of Alesya.

He bent down, cupping Alesya's cheeks with one hand. "Remember, I'm the one who hates you here!"

Alesya smiled wryly, pushing Bryan's hand away from her cheeks. "Thank goodness you're the one who got stuck with hating me, because I don't want to be with an arrogant and clueless person!"

"Alesya!"

"What? You started it, you were too confident that I would ruin and disrupt your life!"

Alesya also stood up, seemingly challenging Bryan was the best way to prevent herself from ending up in misery.

Alesya tried hard to appear strong and brave in facing Bryan's attitude. Although deep down, Alesya was now terrified. Especially with Bryan, who was filled with muscles and towering in height.

"I won't disrupt your life, Yan. I don't even care what you do. I'm setting you free, including..." Alesya clenched her hands tightly.

"Including what?" Bryan pursued.

"I-I want to stay here. You can stay in the city. Don't bother with me here. I..."

"You can't do that. You and Bryan are already married."

Both Bryan and Alesya turned toward the source of the voice. They were both startled and widened their eyes.

"But I didn't..."

"There's no 'but' in this matter. You and Bryan are already married, which means you have to live together and give me grandchildren, according to the agreement you signed." Handoko, Bryan's father, raised his eyebrows casually.

He intimidated Alesya and almost made Bryan collapse on the spot when he suddenly mentioned the word "grandchildren" as a requirement.

"Yes, grandchildren. Your debt will be considered paid off if you give us grandchildren, Al." Handoko casually patted the top of Alesya's head.

Alesya shook her head quickly. "No, it's impossible!" She hurriedly went to the nightstand and tremblingly retrieved a folder. She opened it and reread the contents of the agreement she had signed before her wedding to Bryan was arranged.

"It's impossible!" Alesya muttered softly. Tears flowed down her cheeks. She covered her mouth with one hand when she realized that there was one point she had overlooked.

"All of Aditama's debts will be fully paid. And in return, I, Alesya, as the sole heir, will provide a grandchild for Mr. Handoko. After my child is born, I am free to decide whether to continue or divorce."

Alesya struggled hard not to show what was going on in her heart. So she held back her tears, nodded, and forced a smile.

"Alright, if that's what's written here, maybe I was the one who wasn't careful in reading all the contents of this agreement." Alesya neatly arranged the papers and placed them back in the nightstand drawer. She took a deep breath and began packing some clothes and belongings to take to the city.

It was better to move to the city today instead of having Bryan here, sullying her sweet memories with her parents.

With a smile she maintained, Alesya packed her things. Deep inside, she was truly shattered to the lowest point in her life and cursed herself for not reading the agreement until the end.

It wasn't entirely her fault. Her father had passed away. His body was still lying there, but a lawyer had arrived and said there was a lot of debt to be paid. All debit cards were blocked as an initial step for debt settlement. Handoko came and offered his help on the condition of becoming his son-in-law. The agreement was presented, and of course, Alesya hurriedly signed it because she had no other choice.

"Until you both have a child, you will stay here so we can monitor and ensure that you comply with the terms of the agreement," Handoko explained when they arrived at the house.

Alesya, not wanting to appear weak, simply nodded. "If you don't mind, I'd like to go to bed now. So please show me where my room is."

"Over there," Handoko pointed to the second floor. "The room on the right is Bryan's and also your room."

Alesya followed where Handoko pointed. "Thank you, I'll go up now!" She said, slightly bowing. It was a sign of respect towards Handoko.

Alesya's steps were so certain, as if there were no burdens in her heart. As if she had accepted her fate without any pain. And when she reached her room, she closed the door and leaned against it.

Her body slumped, sitting on the floor, and she clenched her hair tightly to vent her frustration at Handoko's deception. Alesya screamed silently, releasing the pent-up heartache she had been holding since officially becoming Bryan's wife.

"Um... Miss, I'm sorry. It seems like you're in the wrong room," a man spoke up.

Alesya was taken aback. "W-wrong room?" Her tear-filled eyes blinked. She stared at the man with a towel wrapped around his waist.

"This isn't in line with the agreement, Dad!" Bryan shouted as Alesya disappeared at the top of the stairs. He couldn't accept his father's wishes for them to live together.

Oh no, this is just unbelievable! Bryan couldn't imagine how angry Shabila would be when things didn't go her way. Especially since he had already bought a house for them.