
"You sure you want to come, baby?", asked Raya
"Yes, Brother. I'm bored at home"
"In that case, I'll drive you later tonight"
"Yes"
In the evening Rara and Raya are already in the ballroom of Grand International Hotel in the city center where the evening of the Asian music festival is held. Many top and famous artists from Asia are present there. Rara and Raya who came and got out of the same car became the center of public and media attention.
On the sidelines of the show Joe was lined up to sing and fill in as a reader of the nomination. Raya glared at Joe's presence there. And it just so happened that he read out the best album nomisnasi. And Rara is the winner.
"Congratulations, Ra. I'm glad to see you again" Joe whispered as Rara took the stage to receive the plaque.
Rara just smiled and nodded. The Raya from her chair noticed that. He controlled his emotions, at least not until the event was over, he thought. He did not want to lose his pride and reputation in front of the international public present at the event.
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Finished the news-seekers event waiting for Rara Pratiwi outside the room. Rara took Raya's hand. As soon as they saw them exiting the Ballroom, the media stormed them. Many questions asked.
"Good night Mbak Raya, congratulations on his success as the most favorite album in Asia"
"How's the comment, Rara?"
Rara smiled at the questions of the reporters. He answered one by one with courtesy and remained friendly. That's what makes him like a lot of people.
"Sir, lately you and Rara look so close. Is there a special relationship between you two"
"The two of you are often seen together, can you clarify this news, Mr Raya?"
Joe watched the two of them from a distance not so far away. Raya knows that Joe is watching them.
"Sir, is it true that rumors are circulating when you have a date with Rara Pratiwi?"
Raya Aditama smiled at the reporter's question.
"You two look so friendly"
"What is the true news that we heard, Mr. Raya"
"Look. I am Raya Aditama and Rara Pratiwi are not dating"
Haalaaaaaahh .....
The voice of the journalist. Rara just silently listened to what her husband was going to say.
"We got married a few months ago"
Raya shows a wedding ring that is circular on both of their ring fingers.
"And now Rara is pregnant with our first child. For that I asked him to reduce his busy schedule for the sake of the child in the womb"
All the eyes that heard it widened, they did not expect it. Especially now that Rara is pregnant. Joe was devastated to hear of Rara's pregnancy. This means that this is his farewell to the woman he loved long ago.
"Why does this happy news seem to be hidden from the public, Mr Raya?"
Raya smiled. This time his attitude was calm and friendly towards the news seekers.
"Not that we intend to hide this happy news, we intend to mourn our wedding reception after Rara's graduation, but because there are some problems we will just host the reception next week to coincide with Rara's birthday"
This time it was Rara who was shocked to hear it. Wedding reception on his birthday. Even until it is publicly announced.
"It's a surprise and a birthday present for my beloved wife. You can also take part in the event"
"Thank you, Mr. Raya"
Say goodbye to the media. They head to the lobby and get in the car. He opened the car door for his wife. He took a position behind the wheel. They disappeared from the frenzy of the festival and returned home.
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