I know that this was arranged for us.
PREVIOUSLY
You may have been forced to marry, but I wasn't. This is a sacred pact.
This marriage is a fake. It was forced upon us!
I'm always doing everything wrong when it comes to Bian.
Do you think I should do what he's been asking? Like our agreement says?
Well you know, that's what I said since this all started, Tari.
You just didn't listen.
You've pretended to be my wife at dad's birthday.
And now I've pretended to be your husband.
Don't forget. We have a marriage agreement.
Bian...
Bian, you're sick, you can't work.
You've been coughing quite a bit.
Should I make ginger honey tea?
Bian, do you feel alright?
Yeah, I'm okay. There's no need.
Assalamualaikum.
Dear God, what happened? Bian!?
Bian! Bian! Bian, ya Allah, what's wrong with you?
Ya Allah, you have a fever. Let's get you to your room!
Come on, come on!
Easy. One, two, three.
Nice and slow, Bian.
Goodness, Bian.
Slowly, now, let's get up the stairs. Good, now another step.
That's it.
Come on, that's it.
Careful, Bian.
Bian...
-I want a blanket. -You have to get changed,
-or you'll get worse. -Later, later.
I want a blanket.
Oh.
Bian, let's get you changed. Okay?
-Can you sit up? -Later, okay? Later.
Change your clothes first, Bian. Your shirt is wet.
Okay? Slowly.
Easy does it.
Can you change on your own?
Bian... Can I help you?
Bian...
Would you like a drink? I made you some hot ginger tea.
Here you are.
Hold on. Here, sit up.
Bismillah.
-Want a massage? -Uh-uh.
RED ROSE FOR MY HUSBAND
Bian...
Hey, Bian.
Wake up, it's time for prayer.
Come on.
Let's pray.
We need to pray.
I need to rest. Too sick to pray right now.
I don't believe that.
I think we should pray every day and be thankful we get to.
Come on, let's pray.
Do the ablution first to wake you up. Alright?
Here, I'll help you.
Here we go.
If you feel dizzy during prayer, you can just sit.
Yeah.
You shouldn't play games on your phone if you're tired.
I called in sick to work, I'm not going in today.
-Maybe you should go see a doctor? -It's okay, I just...
it's probably just a cold, I don't need to see anyone.
Your tea.
Drink first.
Here's breakfast, it's porridge.
It's not bad, is it?
It's good.
Should I help you eat?
Alright.
-What is it? -It's nothing.
I'll get it, Mrs. Darmi.
Yes?
Uh...
Bian's here, right?
My husband?
Yeah. So he's here, right?
Sorry, and you are?
Sarah.
Is he here?
I'll tell him you're here, just a minute.
Yes?
Uh, it seems, that, um. Someone's here for you.
-Someone? -I don't know who, sir.
Well Mrs. Tari, asked me to come and tell you that.
-Where is she? -She's out.
-Out where? -She just said she'd be out for the day.
Alright, I'll be right down.
-Sarah? -Bian.
I've been so worried about you, Bian, I heard you were sick.
I'm okay, I'm fine, really, don't worry.
Inna lillahi!
Forgive me, I w-was just being careless.
Uh. Please sit down.
What are you doing here?
I'm worried about you.
I heard, you were very sick and wouldn't be at work today. What's wrong?
Hey, don't worry, I'm feeling much better.
Have your drink!
Thank you.
Bian.
Look at that one. Why does its tail flash like that?
I don't know. Why do you think?
That's why I asked for your opinion, I don't know.
-I'll be right back. -Okay.
-You wait here. Stay put, alright? -Uh-huh.
Yeah?
-I'll be back in a minute. -I'll be gone.
Better not be!
-Tell him yes! -Tell him yes!
-I'll be leaving, sir. -Oh. Did Tari say when she'd be back?
No, sir. Well, assalamualaikum.
Wa‘alaikumus salam.
-Where were you all day? -Why do you care?
Where have you been? Hm?
Don't you know what's in your own marriage agreement?
I don't need permission, I can do whatever I want to.
Your phone is off, is the battery dead?
It's none of your business! I'm tired!
-We're not done here! -What do you want, Bian?!
I'm asking where you were all day!
Haven't you been with that woman all day long?
A coworker said I was sick, I would never invite her here!
Why would I care? Aren't I a pretend wife? Huh?
I told her not to do that again, I'm sorry if it pissed you off!
Why should I care, Bian?
I won't stop you seeing her here, it's your call!
Just please, not when I'm around.
Let's go.
Come on!
It's okay, there's nothing to worry about.
What if your mom won't accept me, though, Bian? Hm?
But her son loves you so much.
Come on.
Mom.
This is Sarah.
Hi there.
I just don't like her. I already have a plan for you.
-If you two are just friends, that's fine. -I have plans, too!
She is the one I want to marry!
I am your mother and I have other plans for you, because I know what's best!
I don't want that!
I can't stay here, I'm moving out starting today! I'll find a place to rent!
-Kinan, where's Dad? -He went out for a while.
I'm sorry I couldn't be with you during the chemotherapy.
-I had to hand over a project at work. -It's okay.
Dad and Kinan were with me the whole time. Don't worry.
Have you eaten today?
I don't want food, everything tastes so bitter.
You can get through this. You're a fighter.
I know it. You'll beat this cancer, huh? Right?
Anyway, when you recover, you can ask me for whatever you want,
and I'll do it. No matter what you choose.
What do you want?
-Anything I want? -Anything at all.
I promised Tari's mother that I would do this.
If I recover...
I'd be very happy if you'd marry Tari.
Will you do it?
-Making breakfast? -Forgive me, Allah.
Sorry. I wasn't trying to scare you.
What are you making?
Banana pancakes.
Hmm.
How do you make it?
Some flour, eggs, bananas, milk.
Mhm.
-I'll help you out. -No, Bian.
Just wait at the table.
Okay.
What are you doing here?
Watching you make this.
Is that allowed?
-I'll grab you a plate. -I can do it myself, Bian.
Thank you.
Should I try it?
Go ahead.
Mm!
It's good.
-Try it. -No, eat it, I'll make another one.
Just try a little bit.
C'mon.
Good, right?
Tari...
So I'm sorry about,
about what happened yesterday. I didn't know Sarah would show up.
She won't do that again, okay?
Are you still angry?
I don't have the right to be mad, Bian.
I'm only your pretend wife.
You're wearing a hijab still?
At home?
-Aren't you hot? -No.
You can take it off, when you're at home.
I'm your husband.
Let's eat out for lunch.
-Are you sure? -Yeah.
-Can we buy groceries? -Of course.
-You want some more? -No, it's okay. You finish it.
Let's go.
-Tari, nah-ah-ah. Let's go. -Thank you, sir.
-What is it? -Shopping's so fun when you're patient!
You're always like this when we're shopping together. It's endless.
-How are you like this? -Okay, let's go.
Look at that.
-Do you want a necklace? -Wait, really?
-Yeah, I'll buy you one later. -Come on!
Uh-uh!
You have to trust me, alright, I swear I'll get it for you. I promise.
-Come on. Just one or two. Okay? -Nuh-uh, not happening, not happening.
-I'm not just some intern? -What's that mean?
Man, that was exhausting.
We're both lucky they had the AC on. It's better than the hot market.
So for dinner, let's eat instant noodles.
Then why'd we buy so much food, just to make some instant?
Don't worry, it's okay. I'm in the mood for some instant noodles. Try to imagine.
Instant noodles with eggs, some greens, and some chili and lime too.
Mm! So satisfying!
Well?
-I guess if you don't want any... -I do.
I can't say no to instant.
-It was my favorite at school. -Yes!
Okay, dinner tonight is instant.
Who's calling, Bian?
-Why didn't you answer? -It's nothing, I'll call back later.
-Tari. -Yeah?
Tari.
-What is it? -Tari.
-Where are you going? -I'm going out.
-Going out? Out where? -Yeah. To Bandung.
-We have a family thing.. -How would I have known?
-Because I told you. -I'm sorry, when?
Well, I forgot. Why are you going to Bandung?
-There's a seminar I have to run today. -Just delay it, then.
I can't do that, Bian. The resellers are there already.
-Alone? -Yeah.
-Driving that car? -Yeah.
-It's not safe for long drives. -What are you saying?
I make all kinds of business trips to Bandung in this same car.
Stay home today. Please.
I am your husband.
And in Islam, a woman must get permission from her husband.
Hmm. So now you're suddenly all concerned about being religious, Bian?
You never seemed to care that much.
I think you're afraid that Mom will figure out that our marriage is a lie.
-Oh no... -Huh?
The balance is empty.
-Oh no! -Let's try yours.
Uh, I don't have it with me now, I'm sorry, I didn't take it!
Oo... Hurry, and be careful, okay? I mean it, Tari, you're so not prepared!
What's wrong?
Sir, I'm so sorry. But may I please borrow your toll card?
-I think mine's run out. -Indonesian, huh?
I can't believe you. You're making trouble for the others on the road.
I'm sorry for that.
Don't run away with this, I can see your license plate number okay?
Yeah, I'll return it. Thank you, sir.
Oh, thank goodness.
Here's your card, sir.
Here, thank you very much.
-This much? -Yes, it's for you.
We should do this again.
It seems you're Indonesian as well.
Yeah, we're Indonesian.
-And Eastern Indonesian for sure. -Crazy. Wow, was he mean!
I guess he swallowed a bee. He was as sweet as honey after I gave him the cash.
Still shouldn't act like a tool.
-Oh, no, what's going on? -What's with this car? What's wrong?
Are you serious?
I don't know, let me check.
-What's the problem? -Forgive me Allah.
-It went flat! -Duh ya Allah.
This is bad! But why now? Why?
Allahu Akbar! Okay, you have to phone Bian for us!
-Huh? -Just phone Bian!
I won't do it!
What happened?
He didn't actually say I could leave.
Hm, see? This is all your fault, Tari! It's your fault!
You didn't get permission from your husband
and that's why we've had trouble all day.
Only a real husband would count and he doesn't.
Ya Allah!
Allah!
What should we do, Tari?
Oh no! The smoke won't stop!
Maybe I do need my husband's permission.
Well, you can stay here, I'll go myself.
-I'll find a lift around here. -I wanna go with you, though.
Oh, why would you do that?
-Help us! Come back! -Please, we need you!
Bian, where's Tari? You by yourself?
She's here.
Bian, isn't Tari with you?
She'll get her soon.
-Soon? Hm. -Yeah.
Bian, hey, good to see you.
-Oh. -Bi. Is Tari in Bandung?
-How'd you know? -Her seminar. I like to go to them.
Tari is cool. You should be proud of her.
And Sarah?
-Why are you asking? -Aren't you both still in touch?
That's hard on Tari.
-And why would you care about it? -Just calm down.
Bian...
-Bian. Here you are. -Where's Tari?
-Yeah, why are you by yourself? -Uh...
-Tari... -You've had fights. Lots of them. Right?
What would we fight about?
Alright, calm down, I just finished this article
and it said couples that start going on their own to events instead of together
it can mean they're having problems, like marital things.
-Or worse. A red flag. -Kinan, enough.
-Don't talk like that. -It's true.
Assalamualaikum.
-Wa‘alaikumus salam. -I told you, don't think like that.
That's why the assumption of innocence is so important to maintain.
Uh uh, it's called the presumption of innocence, get it right.
Mom, Dad, I know I'm arriving so late.
-I'm so sorry. -Don't worry about it, Tari.
-Yeah, no worries, Tari. -I brought you a cake.
Oh, Tari, thank you! You really shouldn't have.
It's my pleasure.
-Well, thank you. -You're welcome.
Alright, let's sit down to eat. You're coming, right?
-Yeah! Yeah, I'll see you there. -Yeah? Alright.
Well, the appetizers are calling.
-See you Tar. -Yeah.
You made it? How about Bandung?
You know I can't go out without my husband's permission.
I'm so sorry. Yesterday, everything got so busy that I just forgot.
It's fine, Mom. Coincidentally I was in the area.
Come in, Tar.
This way.
There's something I've been meaning to give to you.
Something for me?
-You're sure? -Well, yeah.
I've been wanting to give this to you for a long time now.
It's just that I haven't had the chance yet.
Go ahead.
Really?
Wow, I just...
I'm just not worthy to receive this present.
Tari... This is an old tradition that we have.
If you don't accept this present, it's like saying you don't love me.
-I'm just very... -Tari...
I’m very grateful that you were willing to marry Bian.
I'm just...
I've been very much indebted to your parents for a while, so...
So I'm...I'm very happy that you're married to Bian.
If your parents hadn't generously agreed to help,
I don't know what might have happened to us.
Alright, Mom.
I'll wear these gladly.
-Alhamdulillah. -Thank you, Mom.
-I'm glad. -Me too.
Tar...
Bian is treating you the way he's supposed to be, right?
Bian takes care of me, yeah.
If that's true...
...You should probably try to get pregnant. Yeah?
I can't wait to meet my grandchildren.
Then we can pray. Hopefully I'll get pregnant soon.
Amen. I will be praying for you..
Mi, what do I do now? Return Mom's gift?
Why would you?
Won't it just make everything so much worse? When Bian and I separate later?
I don't know. I'm not sure!
Your life is so complicated ever since you married Bian.
Well, you know how relationships are. Always changing.
Like this morning, you know?
On his days off, Bian usually goes to play soccer.
But this morning he put on something nice.
So you, are getting worried that he's out, probably with his woman right now?
Just let him be, alright?
Even if Bian's treating you like that, it's a sin he's committing.
You'll get wrinkles if you worry too much. Just put your grin on, now.
-So babe, what should we eat? -Up to you.
-It's up to me now? -You choose, Bian.
Tari...
Let's go, Mi!
Let's go.
Please eat your breakfast, Bian.
-Listen about yesterday, I want to -- -It's almost 7:00 AM.
I don't want you running late. Jakarta's busy, you know.
-Assalamualaikum. -Wa‘alaikumus salam.
In my opinion, this apartment complex should be completed very soon.
Almost all of the cables have been completely installed now.
The installation of all the light switches is nearly done as well,
it needs some finishing touches, and we're good.
Great.
-Are we done, then? -Not yet, sir.
We still have all this work up here that needs to get done,
we'll connect it to the bottom here and then to all the sides,
that way everything will run smoothly.
Bro, just relax! You're holding it all awkward.
Just have a cigarette or something.
Bian... Bian, are you alright?
Hm? What's the matter? You're crying.
It's just, I've been calling but you weren't answering and --
Bian, you're home so late. I was worried about you but I didn't know what to do.
It was my battery, my phone died. You're upset?
I was scared.
I remembered the day they died, my mom and dad.
I was afraid you'd been hurt too, Bian.
It's alright, I'm fine, okay?
-I'm home safe. Please don't cry anymore. -Mhm.
Just calm down.
It's okay.
-I'm sorry I'm crying like this. -It's okay. It's okay.
Don't cry.
-Your breakfast, Bian. -Mm!
Tari.
Your hair is, it's uncovered.
Is it ugly?
Uh-uh.
You look nice.
No, you're, pretty.
Are you doing anything this Sunday?
-Not really. How come? -I'm claiming what you owe.
-I'm sorry? -Compensation.
Compensation? I stuck to the rules.
-You did not. -I broke one?
You promised you wouldn't see that woman in public again, remember?
But that's exactly what you did, right?
Yeah, okay, okay.
-What's the compensation? -Take me out on Sunday.
You wanna go out? Where to? The aquarium?
That's amazing, you got it right!
-You're serious? -Yeah.
-You're like a kid. -So what?
-What do you say? -Of course we can.
-Yeah, yeah. -Go ahead.
Ooh!
-That's so cute, look at that! -Yeah, yeah.
Oh, oh! Is that turtle or tortoise, Bian?
-I think it's a turtle. -Oh yeah. It's so big!
Oh, piranhas! They're just like you!
What do you mean they're like me?
-Let's go that way! -Huh?
Hey. Tar, Tar, Tar, Tar, Tar. Tar, Tar, Tar.
I think we should go over there.
-But it's right there. -It's much better over there.
-We can go after we see that one. -I'll show you something amazing, come on.
Come on!
You look so happy today.
I'm very happy.
Can I tell you a secret?
Go on.
Can't really believe we're gonna discuss this.
It's Sarah.
I remember the first time we met, we were both in college, We had different majors.
She was in accounting, I was in engineering.
And the first time we met...
I was supposed to meet with Aldi at the faculty of economics.
From then on, I kept trying to approach her.
But she never said yes.
But nearly six months later, we started dating.
After we dated for awhile, I tried to introduce her to my mom.
Then the problems started.
Mom never welcomed Sarah.
She never -- she never tried to like Sarah. That was when I found out.
She had already planned for me to marry the daughter of her best friend.
And that was you.
Then Mom got cancer, and she needed chemo,
I didn't know what to do.
I panicked.
I was afraid of losing her. All I could think about was her recovery.
And I told her I'd do whatever she wanted.
What she wanted, was to see the two of us together.
So I made a promise to Sarah, that I'd marry her in just one year.
Sarah refused.
But I kept persuading her, and she finally promised me she would wait.
Sarah sacrificed everything she believed in.
I can't abandon her when I promised I would marry her, Tari.
Yes, Mrs. Mia. Don't worry about it. I'll wait for you. Alright, assalamualaikum.
Thank you, Miss.
Tari.
Can we talk for a minute?
There's nothing to talk about.
It's important, Tari.
TO BE CONTINUED
NEXT
He told me that he's unhappy with his mom's choice.
I've come here for Bian. And I let him go, so he can be happy.
Her business is successful, but her heart is troubled.
I hope my cousin doesn't make your life difficult.
-Have you got a girlfriend? Huh? -Hm?
Brochure! Take a brochure?
I always pray for your heart to be open. But now I'm tired!
I struggle by myself, while you... you always return to that woman.
No matter how hard I try, you will always go back to that woman, won't you?