Clarabelle's heartbeat quickened. Standing in front of the man, though handsome, dashing, and charming, Clarabelle's mind was racing. Did she not make a mistake?
"Miss Johan?" Once again, the show leader called out to Clarabelle.
Everyone present was getting restless, Clarabelle was still staring at her groom. Clarabelle took a deep breath, she couldn't back down. She had to continue what she had decided.
“I accept Jordan Gerald Hayden…”
“Wow, you memorized my name right away?” Jordan answered.
Laughter was heard again from the rows of guest benches. A faint smile appeared on Clarabelle's lips.
“… I will love you, whatever I will go through, I will not say the word divorce. We are united in this marriage, a sacred bond, that no human being can separate. I will do my best to take care of you, and provide support and joy in your life. I want to completely be a faithful wife to you.” Clarabelle's eyes returned to Jordan. To this foreign man, Clarabelle laid down her marriage vows.
It was so weird. She didn't know the man in front of her at all, but Clarabelle was ready to give her life to stand by her side. Clarabelle seemed not to touch the earth, if it was a dream, soon she hoped that she would quickly wake up again.
Applause welcomed the promise of the bride and groom. Then the leader of the show asked them to put rings on each other's ring fingers. Their relationship was officially husband and wife. Jordan immediately landed a kiss on Clarabelle. Of course, Clarabelle wasn't ready. She felt her heart was about to explode. She didn't refuse but evaded a little. Jordan understood, Clarabelle was uncomfortable, because they had just met, and he restrained himself.
The event continued with a fairly lively party. All was happy. Jordan was only accompanied by his friends. Adriano felt strange, the man who married his daughter was not present with the family. In the festive atmosphere, Adriano took his time and talked to Jordan about it. Did his family not like him getting into the wedding, so they didn't want to attend?
"I'm sorry, Mr. Johan. Indeed, my family is not harmonious, so we are not close. I'm used to taking care of everything myself. When I talk about this marriage, they don't really care. It's up to me how I want to. I'm really sorry. It's not that I don't want to, but…” Jordan made a sad face. Acting apparently still had to continue.
Adriano was still not so relieved. If Jordan didn't have a good relationship with his family, what if they wouldn't accept Clarabelle either? It came out to Adriano’s thought.
"But Mr. Johan, there is no need to worry. I live well, I can give Lala everything she needs. We'll be fine for sure." Jordan tried to convince Johan that he was the right man for Clarabelle.
Deep in his heart, Jordan was surprised at how good he was at acting. He looked at Adriano's face, which was slowly starting to look more relieved. The middle-aged man smiled. This was indeed a strange situation. What else could he do? Clarabelle had been married. But seeing Jordan's friendly and polite attitude, Adriano decided in his heart, Jordan could definitely make his daughter happy.
*****
The party was over. Adriano let Clarabelle go with Jordan. They headed to a hotel not far from the wedding venue to enjoy the first night. Tomorrow they would get a surprise from the show crew to go on their honeymoon. Clarabelle waved to her father who was accompanied by Susan and Jack. While she was going on her honeymoon, Susan and Jack would take turns visiting Adriano in addition to a nurse taking care of Adriano.
The bridal room was decorated in such a way, beautiful and wonderful. Elegant and luxurious. Absolutely amazingly enchanting and amazed Clarabelle. Clarabelle stood motionless by the door and looked around the large room.
It was never imagined, she married with all these luxuries, without spending any money. The moment would not be forgotten. Unfortunately, Clarabelle walked into the special room with a stranger.
“Hey… why are you just standing?” Jordan walked in and approached the table in the middle of the room. He took off his coat and tie and slung them over the arm of the chair.
Clarabelle still didn't budge. In front of her was the bridal chamber. She was with her husband. But she didn't know the man. Was it possible that Clarabelle would be able to give herself up to get the deepest touch from Jordan?
Jordan drew closer. He grabbed Clarabelle's waist and held her close. Clarabelle's heart was pounding again with great force. Jordan brought his face closer, wanting to release another kiss. Clarabelle touched Jordan's chest to stop him from moving.
"What?" Jordan was quite surprised by Clarabelle's refusal. During the romantic moment, every woman who was with him would not hesitate to immediately feel the pleasure of touch from Jordan. They were just friends, just to date. Even Jordan had done it with a woman he just met once. As for Clarabelle, she was his wife. What was wrong?
Clarabelle's whole body started to feel hot as Jordan hugged her tightly. The handsome man's breath hit her face so close. Clarabelle knew what Jordan wanted. They had just married, and were in the bridal chamber, of course, Jordan intended to embrace Clarabelle who had officially become his wife.
But Clarabelle dared not go any further. She didn't know Jordan yet, even though their status was as a couple. Clarabelle restrained Jordan from landing a kiss on her. Clarabelle's handheld Jordan's chest and her head were slightly lowered.
"Lala? Why?" Jordan still found it odd that Clarabelle wasn't in the mood for the hugs and touches she was starting to let go of. Jordan's grip loosened.
"I'm really sorry." Clarabelle backed away. She sat on the edge of the big beautiful bed, which was ready for them to enjoy the night. Clarabelle repeatedly took deep breaths, neutralizing her heart cavity.
Jordan stepped to Clarabelle's side, still standing, looking at the tiny woman in front of him who looked so awkward.
“Jordan, we don't know each other yet. I, I can't do it. Not tonight." Clarabelle ventured to say what was on her mind. Jordan had to understand how Clarabelle felt. This kind of relationship, a very deep relationship, cannot be forced.
Clarabelle had always adhered to the principle that Adriano instilled in her, sexual intercourse could only be done by a man and a woman in marriage. From the very beginning that was what God meant. When doing so, it must be based on love, willingness, and full awareness because they want to provide the highest happiness for their partner. Not just letting go of desire.
Even though she had been in a love relationship three times, Clarabelle still kept herself intact, she did not allow her lover to embrace her body. Because of this, Clarabelle, because of holding that principle, which was considered strange by many of her friends, as well as her lover, caused Clarabelle to be betrayed. The three lovers were proven to have sex with other women behind Clarabelle's back.
Jordan looked at Clarabelle questioningly. With the free life that Jordan had been living so far, he finally found a woman like Clarabelle. It was uncommon.
“Well…” Jordan spread his arms, confused. They were husband and wife, were in the wedding room with such a beautiful romantic atmosphere, then just stare at each other? It didn't make sense.
“I want to clean myself. I'm sorry…” Clarabelle stood up and stepped into the bathroom. She felt uncomfortable with that situation. She knew very well that Jordan would be angry, but Clarabelle had her reason and she had to be firm with it.Jordan just watched as Clarabelle disappeared behind the bathroom door. He felt a vibration from his trouser pocket. Jordan reached into his trouser pocket and pulled out the cell phone that was stored there. Ronald called."You bastard," Jordan cursed. How could his friend contact him at that time?"What do you want to call me now?" A little annoyed Jordan also received Ronald's call.“Haa…haa…” Ronald's laughter deafened Jordan's ears so he pulled the phone away."What are you doing? Have you had fun with your wife?!”Jordan glared in annoyance. That fellow of Jordan liked to make emotions rise the most. He also accidentally said your wife spelled that.“How can you have fun when a demon passes by!?” Jordan snapped. Ronald's laughter exploded aga
"We're here," Jordan said with a cheerful smile.Jordan opened the door to their hotel room wide. Again, an amazing expanse was in sight. The bridal chamber they saw next. Unique, with Balinese characteristics as trinkets for the beautiful room.“It's amazing.” Clarabelle came into the center of the room. She looked around, astonishment filled his heart. “I love it. I do.”Clarabelle's smile widened, looking at Jordan. She was getting used to having Jordan by his side. There was no awkwardness like the day before.“More than I imagined. Thank you, At the First Time I Meet You. I won't forget any of this." Jordan went one step further. He opened the door that led to the balcony of the hotel room.From the balcony, the open sea laid so beautiful. Dark blue, the sky above was bright blue. The beautiful moving clouds never tired of moving. While the wind was blowing against the face. The beach atmosphere was very pronounced.“Wow… it's incredible. Babe…” Jordan looked around. The admirati
Jordan smiled broadly as he sent the message to his three best friends. So far, for Jordan and his friends, to be with any woman, as long as they liked to do it, it was fine. But if they could get someone who was still pure, it was like winning a big lottery. That was why Jordan wanted his friends to know, their bet brought Jordan a lot of gain.Sure enough, the next few minutes Warren called him. Jordan chuckled. He could imagine what Warren would say. He didn’t want to wake Clarabelle, Jordan chose to go to the balcony and talked to Warren there."Shit! Aren’t you kidding?" Warren's words were exactly as they popped into Jordan's head."I'm not a good guy, but you know, lying is not my way to live. Unless I am forced to. Ha … ha …” Jordan chuckled."Why do you even get to be that lucky, huh?" annoyed Warren. How come? He and his two friends wanted to prank Jordan, why did the situation seem reversed?"It's my fate to be the happiest human being. Don't be jealous, it's useless," Jord
The last week.The reality show participants were sent home. They were given one week to think about whether to continue their relationship in the real world, outside the show, or choose to separate from the partner they met. There should be no contact at all between them. Jordan returned to his apartment and Clarabelle returned to Adriano.With a triumphant smile, Jordan met his friends. In the usual place, they gathered cheerfully and full of laughter. Of course, his friends didn't think Jordan could get by with just one woman for nearly two months. It was a record and they admitted it.“Then, you can still stand, not looking for a snack? Look at that, Jean's longing gaze and Leony's sweet smile are on you." Warren started to stir up Jordan."Let it be. I'm too lazy to deal with them." Jordan paid no attention to the women who expected him to approach."They're upset that you joined the event. But also find it funny, you can play recklessly like that." Ronald poured wine into his gl
Jordan stood in front of Clarabelle. His charming smile made Clarabelle's heart unable to beat normally. Jordan didn't dodge either, he liked looking at Clarabelle's gentle face. She was an admirer of beautiful women. And there was something different when he realized this beautiful woman in front of him was his wife."Babe, how are you?" Jordan hugged Clarabelle.Getting that welcome Clarabelle hugged Jordan back tightly."I'm great," Clarabelle said with a big smile."Do you miss me?" Jordan asked as he looked back at Clarabelle's two beautiful moon eyes.Blushing, that was the look on Clarabelle's face when Jordan asked.“Yeah… sure….” A little embarrassed, Clarabelle honestly admitted it. After two months together, she was getting used to having Jordan by her side. The whole time, almost twenty-four hours every day, they were alone. The longing was in Clarabelle's heart.Jordan smiled wider. It was nice to have a wife who missed him."Are you ready?" Jordan returned to his positio
Jordan took Clarabelle's hand, he pressed their bodies back together. Jordan could see Clarabelle's gaze slightly confused by her words.“Babe, as long as you are with your father, you are happy. And your father's happiness is you." Jordan searched for the right words, bringing Clarabelle back in the mood. "If it's better living with your father, I'll try to adjust."Instantly Clarabelle's smile widened. So far Jordan thought of her and her father. This man amazed Clarabelle even more.“I am so lucky to have you here, Jordan. Really." Sincerely from her heart, Clarabelle said that. "I can't wait to get started with you.""Me too, Sweetheart." And Jordan's soft kiss again made Clarabelle's heart swell with a growing sense of love. Clarabelle couldn't even understand herself. After so many years away from all forms of love, Jordan in just eight weeks was able to tear down the solid wall with the razor wire he had put up for the Adams.Jordan was relieved that Clarabelle had fallen in lo
Clarabelle's heart was beating so fast again. She looked at the beautiful old woman in front of the beautiful old woman. Her hand cupped Clarabelle's cheek with a smile that had not yet disappeared."What's your name again?" She asked with beaming eyes.“I am Clarabelle Aimee Johan. Just call me Lala." Clarabelle introduced herself again.“Beautiful name. As you are," said the grandmother with a sharp chin. She turned to Jordan. “Joy, you finally got married. Why didn't you invite me to your wedding day? It was someone else who came. I am annoyed. I should have been on the show.”“Grandma!” James was taken aback by his grandmother's words. How could she say such a ridiculous thing. They were the Hayden family!Grandma quickly turned to James. "Why should you be angry? Look, Jordan's wife is so sweet."Clarabelle, who had been tense from the first time she arrived, started to feel a little relieved. At least Jordan's grandmother was friendly and pleased with her presence."I'm Crystal
Jaren looked at Clarabelle closely. The young woman in front of him was indeed beautiful, though she was not tall enough. Her appearance was simple but quite attractive. And she dared to talk to him. What was she trying to say? "Speak," said Jaren. Clarabelle took a deep breath. She had to be able to convince Jordan's parents that she was serious about her marriage to Jordan. “I apologize from the deep of my heart for surprising the Hayden family with my marriage to Jordan. However, I never intended to live marriage like a game." Clarabelle steeled her heart. She had to talk. Of course, hoping Jordan's parents would understand. Jaren and Anne-Mary studied the woman their youngest child had married. James rested his chin, a little curtly, waiting to see what play Clarabelle was playing. “I realized the marriage was sacred and pure before God. I married Jordan based on this realization. Even though I'm new to know Jordan, I still hold that our wedding is not just a TV event. Jordan