Suddenly a Husband
The Man Called The Monster
Sure enough my guess is, his stepbrother entered the house of adoptive parents Yohana after first greeted by a middle-aged man who I believe is named Mr. Hadi. I slowly headed to the nearest window to find out what they were talking about.
"Mother and father are calm, this wedding will be held soon. I'll be Yohana's guardian tomorrow morning. They will both be husband and wife. Joanna was a submissive woman who would never leave her husband. In his previous marriage he was not happy, but never left before his husband died." Said the Bandaro confidently.
I was already impatient, wanting to jump up and beat up the bad guy immediately, but suddenly someone pulled my hand. He is Mr. Joko, a chartered car driver prepared by Reni and Riko.
"Sabar mas Ben, do not immediately play ambush because the attitude of mas will only backfire for mas." The man about thirty years old was taking me away so as not to arouse the suspicion of the homeowner because if they knew our whereabouts would only make my curiosity go unanswered. The man named Joko sir was not an ordinary driver, but he was a paid bodyguard that Reni and Riko deliberately prepared to take care of me. Reni already knew that Johana was still in the shadow of her stepbrother. So he who regretted his actions wanted to redeem by bringing Joanna from that place, but unfortunately Joanna refused.
"Now, I can't let Yihana be taken advantage of. He wanted to get married because he was threatened by the man. He is indeed an evil brother, still using Yohana, but once promised never to do it all again. He's a big liar!" I cursed while raising my fist.
"Just wait until tomorrow mas, on Ma'am Yohana's wedding day, we cancel!"
Actually I can't wait for tomorrow, but taking Yohana away will only be a problem for me, especially Yohana refused to come along. Maybe I will never get out of this island because Yohana's future father-in-law is a respected person in this village. Mr. Joko said, he had contacted the police if at any time needed. He has also asked for the help of several more bodyguards who may only enter the island later in the afternoon.
"Patience Ben, be patient! Everything will be fine!" I said, trying to calm myself.
***
Tonight was so painful. From the inn I could see Yohana's adoptive parents' house being brightly lit due to preparations for the wedding tomorrow. The pink white tent is already installed, the lights are flickering. The sound of deafening music.
Ahhh Han, what are you thinking? Why did you choose to marry someone else? Are you really willing or forced? Han, I won't let you belong to anyone else. Whatever happens, tomorrow I will take you from this place!
"Pak Hadi and Bu Hadi are really lucky huh. Finally, there is also a woman who wants to be his son's wife. Though all the women in this village are afraid of the Monster man. Actually pitying with mbak Yohana, why would he want to? He was promised a lot of money. But what good is a lot of money if it has to be a monster meal. I'm the ugly one getting married, I'm sure there's a pretty girl who's willing!" Said a waiter who was in the inn to his friend.
I spread my ears to hear what they are gossiping about. I don't know what I mean by monster? Is he a bad man so called? As people do to explain about the condition of bad people.
"So you're going to marry a monster, Han? Do you really know about him? Come on Han, don't be stupid. Such a man you should not choose. Remember Han, you deserve to be happy. If he's as bad as a monster are you sure he'll make you happy?" I said while making art.
***
Me, Mr. Joko and his men who had just arrived yesterday afternoon had spread among the invitations. I purposely put on a mask so that no one would recognize. Not even Bandaro knew I was here. He didn't realize when we stood side by side. I'd love to beat him up, but it's not because my main goal isn't that.
Like a party held in the village, a variety of West Sumatran specialties have been held at two long tables. Invitational guests have gathered to witness the pronunciation of ijab and qobul.
"you won't be able to marry Yohana because you're only a half-brother!" I said in my heart. That's why I'm kind of calm because it means that the legal one to marry Yohana is the judge. But Bandaro did not reveal it, he did not want to admit that it was not Yohana's brother.
Penghulu has been present in front of the table where ijab. Bandaro and the young man's parents had been sitting there. Before long Yohana was present, she looked beautiful wearing a long kebaya with minimalist makeup. His face looked sad, indicating he really did not want to get married.
Before long, four people came out with someone big, one and a half times that of a normal man. His body turned red, he laughed - laughing with saliva that kept coming out. I gulped, now understand why Yohana's future husband is called a monster.
Unable to bear with all that, I got up straight away, advanced forward. "Yohana!" I said.
Everyone there looked at me, including Yohana who looked pale. In all those present I explained who I was after previously catching Bandaro's collar.
"This man is just your stepbrother, Han. He has lied to you. So please don't do anything else for her because you don't deserve to be treated like this!" I said.
Yohana crying. I knew she was really scared, but didn't know what to do because her brother threatened to sell his daughters if Johana refused to marry.
"Let the police take care of it. He will never again be able to escape, let alone to do bad things to Upik and Puti." I said.
"Ben," Yohana said to me. He nodded his head in agreeing to come with me, especially after I promised to take Upik and Puti at once to Depok because it was very dangerous to leave the two children to their irresponsible biological parents.