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107. Accelerated

It turned out that it was not only Gama who was surprised by the news Rex brought. Everyone was shocked especially Lanni. He did not expect his youngest son to join a humanitarian mission to Africa.

" It's not about the mission, son, but it's far away" Lanni said with a frown.

" yes. Why is Rex so sudden...?" ask Ramon.

" It wasn't sudden. Since coming home from Madura I've heard this news. Just that time I have not thought of registering because I still think of Kak Lian..," said Rex while glancing at the brother.

" Kok Me. What does it have to do with your departure with I'm Rex...?" lillian did not understand.

" I can't leave because I think about Brother's safety. How many times have you been bullied by people ?. That's one of the reasons I'm not calm enough to go. But after Gama expressed his seriousness in marrying Brother, I became relieved and could calmly leave because there is already a Gama who will take care of Kak Lian.," said Rex with a smile.

" So all this time I've been a burden and hampered your career Rex...?" lillian asked sadly.

" It's not stopping you. I'm the one who won't go. But now I want to take advantage of my youth to do a lot of positive things. Do Father, Mother and Brother Lian not want to support me...?" rex asked as he looked at the three people before him one by one.

" But Africa is far away, son." said Lanni.

" That's exactly Mom. I want to go and help the people there. Many things make me want to go and one of them is yes because of that. I don't have to worry. It's not a battlefield, ma'am. I left as a humanitarian volunteer and not a war volunteer" Rex said patiently.

Lanni looked at Rex fixedly then let out a long sigh. A moment later Lanni nodded knowing that it would not be easy to block Rex's departure.

" Thank you, ma'am" said Rex, hugging her mother tightly.

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After Rex says his intention to go to Africa, Lilian and Gama's wedding preparations are taken.

" Don't hurry, brother. I'm just asking the kabulnya ijab to be accelerated so that You are legitimate and I don't keep thinking. Rex's reception could follow." said Rex.

" I'm the same Gama also wants Rex. But everyone disagrees. Ribet said..," said Lilian.

" I'm sorry, sister, even make your dream event messy..," said Rex in a regretful tone.

" Rex Gapapa. I don't bother. It turns out that Gama and his parents have taken it all. Because Gama is an only child, so they don't want half. That's why they use the services of WO just to be practical. The proof is I'm also not tired and can still work rich ordinary..," said Lilian with a smile.

Rex nodded while smiling with relief at Lilian's words.

Despite having used the services of WO, Mira and Lanni still 'want to bother'. Lucky for WO to be aware and also professional. So whatever the request of the two mothers, they're trying to make it happen.

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Day H of the wedding of Gama and Lilian.

As planned, the marriage contract and reception were held at the same place, namely in a building located in one of East Jakarta numbers.

Since morning two families have been seen at the event site. The bride-to-be was in a different room for herself. Lanni who had finished her self seemed powerless to stem the tears seeing her beloved daughter was being helped wearing a bridal outfit.

Lilian appeared to be wearing a set of white kebaya, her black hair bunned and decorated with roncean jasmine flowers and red roses. The girl turned her head when she heard the mother's sobs.

" Who a very beautiful mother. Sampe pangling I squirm. But kok nangis anyway, ntar make up faded you know Bu..," joked Lilian.

Lanni smiled then walked over to Lilian and hugged her.

" Gama is already klepek-clepek even Lian ga dandan beautiful rich gini Mbak. Bucin abis..," said Mira from the doorway.

Lanni and Lilian turned their heads and smiled at Mira who was wearing a kebaya with the same color and motif as Lanni.

" Mommy can, '" Lilian said, blushing in embarrassment.

" Duh, denger You call Mama tuh here it feels comfortable benget lho Li..," said Mira as she felt her chest with a funny nose to make the whole room laugh.

" It's over, Lian. Just waiting to be called out for a marriage contract," said the bride-to-be with a smile.

" Yes, thank you, ma'am" said Lilian.

" All together. I told you thank you, we're not done yet. In the afternoon we will still meet for the preparation of the reception..," said the bride and groom reminded.

" Yes, thank you dong Bu. There are two shows. One for the present, another for the preparation of the reception..," said Lilian to make everyone laugh.

Suddenly their laughter came to a halt due to a knock on the door. Mira opens the door and talks to Ramon who is standing behind the door.

" The show is about to start Mir. Please take Lian forward yes..," pinta Ramon.

" Yes Mas. Lian is done too. Do you not want to squirm first Mas...?" ask Mira.

" Can she...?" ask Ramon.

" May dong. You are her real father and not her future husband, so you can squirm the bride-to-be. Let's go in.." said Mira as she opened the door a little wider for Ramon to enter.

Ramon came in and laid in his place. Seeing Lilian in a wedding bandage made her moved and wanted to cry. The girl who always whines in her arms has now transformed into a beautiful and mature girl.

" Dad..," said Lilian in a choked voice.

" Yes my son." said Ramon then rushed over to Lilian and hugged her.

For a moment, the atmosphere came back to the room. Until another knock was heard behind the door.

" Lian, the contract is about to begin. Waiting ahead yes...!" rex said loudly to make Ramon break his embrace.

" Yes Rex...!" lillian Sahut

" Let me take a little make up, Ma'am. No. long time..," said the bride.

" I'm sorry, ma'am" said Lilian unkindly.

" Gapapa Ma'am. Rich situations are not possible to avoid. But just calm down, the makeup products we wear are the best. So you don't have to worry about being damaged even if you cry later..," said the bride-to-be who promoted to make everyone smile.

" Dad wait outside ya..," said Ramon as he rubbed Lilian's head gently.

" Yes Well..," said Lilian with a smile.

Afterwards Lilian walked out of the room flanked by Lanni and Mira. The tension was visible on his face but faded as he saw Gama looking at him with a gentle gaze.

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