Demians

CHAPTER 26 - New Life Chapter

“what is this form of accountability promise that you delivered when you met me?” ask Papa firmly to Bian who had earlier lowered his head, “look at me!!” papa's word makes Bian raise his head to look at papa.

“All this happened because of the fault of you two. Your parents will forgive you when you are responsible for everything, as well as me. If you want to take responsibility, you invite my child to come with you to account for all of this. I will bless you if my son is willing to come with you” replied papa who made Bian turn his body towards me.

“For the sake of it, you already know all the truth. Now the decision is in your hands. I hope you consider it carefully and look from the point of view of all parties involved” said Bian straightforwardly who looked at me deeply and expectantly.

“Demetra, are you willing to accept my proposal and start a new life with me?” continued Bian who asked with a hopeful face.

I saw everyone in my hospital room waiting for my answer. I began to consider his proposal by looking at it from various points of view. Bian who has cleared up our misunderstandings, my parents and Bian who will forgive us if we can account for our mistakes, my future baby who definitely blinds the figure of papa, he said, and most importantly, I love him. There was no reason for me to reject his proposal.

I felt my hand held tighter by Bian's mother. I closed my eyes and took a deep breath to convince myself.

Bismilbornrahmanirrahim, I said in my heart.

“aku ready”

Bian looked relieved when he heard my answer as well as the others. Papa moved to hug Bian briefly and his mother Bian immediately hugged me after hearing my answer.

“Bian..” call his papa after Bian cuddle with mom.

“ini your chocolate. Last time your assistant found you in the lobby carrying this chocolate” said his papa Bian while brandishing some chocolate with various flavors of my favorite.

Instantly my eyes sparkled and I forgot my previous sadness when I saw the chocolate. Knowing that I was craving, Bian's mother immediately took one of the chocolates out of her husband's hand and immediately gave it to me.

“ini eat..don't until the moment of birth your child will be ileran” said his mother Bian while opening the chocolate package with matcha flavor.

Voraciously, I ate the chocolates and ran out in an instant. Bian who remembered my cravings immediately moved stroking my stomach and gave a kiss there.

“finally this one bumil cravings materialized already after passing various drama” jihan chirped that invited laughter throughout the residents of my inpatient room.

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“brother Fabiansa Restu Mahendra bin Agam Fabian, I marry and marry you to my son named Demetra Vinda Chairani, with a mismatch a set of prayer tools and 50 grams of gold, Tunai”

“i received the marriage and marriage of Demetra Vinda Chairani bint Arwin Gustav with the mascavine, Tunai”

I hugged my mom and Tisha heard the word “sah” from the witnesses at my marriage contract with Bian. The kabul that Bian spoke showed that papa had handed over my responsibilities to Bian as my rightful husband in the eyes of religion.

It wasn't easy for me and Bian to get to this stage. I'm happy that my feelings for him haven't clapped one hand. Even though we are united by a mistake, we hope that mistake will be a valuable lesson for our lives.

Two weeks after the tearful application, I settled in Bian's parents' house because of my condition that did not allow me to come home with my mom and dad. Bian was helped by both of our parents and Jihan, Alfi, Ines, and Devan prepared for our very sudden marriage. The marriage decision was made as soon as possible given the condition of my stomach that began to enlarge and Bian requested that our relationship be immediately inaugurated so that he could accompany me during pregnancy.

During his stay at Bian's parents' house, Bian regularly visited his parents' house every day to ensure my condition. Papa let me stay in Bian's parents' house while I didn't live in Bian's house. Bian gave up on leaving for a while. Bian did not say where he lived for a while.

“you are calm, you have no problem thinking I sleep where, the important thing is you are safe and comfortable here” he said at that time which calms me when I am worried about his condition.

When I got out of the hospital, I specifically asked Bian's mother named Aunt Hera to be placed in Bian's room, because since I was pregnant I wanted to stay close to him. It was a shame when I said my request, but luckily Aunt Hera understood my condition. I was also allowed to wear Bian's belongings that were in his room.

Every night, I sleep in Bian's shirt because I want to feel Bian holding me all night. In addition, I also use her shampoo and soap while bathing because I want the scent of Bian to stick in my body. I've been aware of my sudden possessive attitude towards Bian ever since he cleared up our misunderstanding. Sometimes my heart tried to resist this desire, but somehow being in touch with Bian made my mood improve and I felt light in my pregnancy.

Jihan was in complete control of my wedding preparations held in the courtyard of Bian's parents' house. Me and Bian also only invited the closest family and relatives because of my condition. I do not want to invite others who will become gossip because papa Bian, Om Agam is one of the famous businessmen and the most influential people in this city.

Ines, Devan, and Alfi also helped prepare for my marriage. I was upset with Alfi and Devan who didn't stop laughing at me when I found out I was finally married to Bian. The six of us had an impromptu reunion at Bian's parents' house after I got out of the hospital. Gabby also went along because she missed me and her future twin sister.

“so Aunt Demi and Om Bian will be like mama and papa? Om Bian later so papa dedek baby?” he asked Ines when he heard our wedding talk.

“iya dear...if according to Gabby, Om Bian is suitable not so papa dedek baby?” ask Devan who responded to Gabby's question.

“no pa...kasian dedek baby will be scared see the face of Om Bian who gapernah smile” replied Gabby innocently. Ines, Devan, Jihan, and Alfi laugh at Gabby's reply. I tried not to laugh at her looking at Bian's reddened face because of Gabby's reply.

“ini answers my son loh Bi..you also want to marry and already want to be papa, that's the face of kayak still mendam love Demi for years…datar” Bian just silently heard Devan's answer that still continues to mitek himself.

Like Ines and Devan's marriage, Alfi will be responsible for the documentation of my and Bian's marriage. Documentation is only done on the wedding day. Bian and I agreed not to take prewedding photos. Instead, Alfi would take out a picture of me and Bian while we were on holiday in Tegal.

For wedding clothes, Aunt Asna willing to meet me directly in Kediri to measure my body and discuss the concept of wedding dresses. Actually I have a dream to hold a wedding with a thick Javanese traditional feel. However, again my current condition makes me have to bury deeply in that dream.

The dress I was wearing right now was perfectly fit and comfortable in my body. Aunt Asna was very good at making dresses that fit my current belly circumference, so my pregnancy was not visible when I wore them.

There comes a time when I walk to the courtyard where the ijab kabul procession. Accompanied by Mama and Tisha, I slowly walked towards the place where Bian was. I saw the amazed gazes of the audience who were my family and close relatives as well as Bian. Not much indeed, so that the wedding procession runs solemnly. It appears that Bian across the street did not blink his eyes when he saw me walking towards him. Even when the MC called out Bian's name to extend his hand so I could kiss, Bian remained silent from being too focused on me.

“pssstt Bian” I whispered to call himself to be immediately aware of his daydream. The sound of my family laughing behind us began to laugh at Bian's behavior. I finally pinched his thigh to wake him up.

“e-eh a-what?” her stuttering tan when awakened from her daydream.

“duh Bian..later night can be satisfied looking for Demi kok..now the last hunt was the process..this sultry hunter we wait” Devan chirps that invite the laughter of the audience. I put on a smile to keep Bian feeling embarrassed by his silly behavior.

Now is the time for me to kiss Bian's hand for the first time as a legal partner, followed by Bian kissing my forehead and chanting prayers for the blessing of our future household. Next we began to sign the marriage book to validate our relationship legally and hear the message delivered by representatives of the KUA.

The next procession is sungkeman with parents. Mama and papa also present an eye for sungkeman procession. Eyang shed tears seeing my current condition, I also could not hold back tears because I had made eyes, mama, and papa sad because of my mistakes. Eyang could only rub my head while nodding his head at my apology. Papa and mama also encouraged me to always obey my husband and keep our communication so that there are no misunderstandings like before.

Then I took turns with Bian to do sungkeman with both Bian's parents. I just found out that behind the looks of his father, my father-in-law turned out to be a very warm person. This was evident when he personally apologized to me. Papa and Mama Bian advised me to stay by Bian's side under any circumstances and to accept his shortcomings and advantages. I also apologized to them regarding my bad condition at the beginning of our meeting.

When I finished doing the silence, Bian was still standing in front of my parents. Looks papa with his firm face gives a variety of encouragement to Bian and occasionally Bian nods his head. Finish the sungkeman that drain enough tears, the event continued with a procession of greetings with the audience. Bian and I walked together to the stage followed by our parents. The audience took turns congratulating our marriage and offering prayers for our household in the future. There was nothing about my pregnancy because we agreed that the audience attending my wedding would not offend me.

The next event is filled with entertainment while enjoying the dishes available. The first entertainment was the throwing of flowers by me and Bian to the audience who were single. Seen some people I know like Jihan, Alfi, cake shop employees who attended, my sister Tisha, and even Sarah who is still in high school look eager to get the flowers I brought today.

“oke bride will throw in a count..” heard the voice of the MC who gave me a cue and Bian.

“3...2..1” me and Bian threw the Flower. There was a boisterous sound after I threw the flowers. As Bian and I turned around to see who was the lucky one, my eyes widened to see the flowers I was carrying in Jihan and Alfi's hands. Seen a look of shock from both of them when compactly holding the flower.

“horeee..besides Aunt Demi and Om Bian, Gabby will also have a papa mom from Auntie Jihan and Om Alfi”, Gabby said in Devan's lap while clapping. We laughed at Gabby's words that kept Jihan and Alfi silent.

“mumpung there Aunty Asna tuh Al..gas lahh lamaran” chirps Devan who teased Jihan and Alfi who made their faces reddened with embarrassment. Aunt Asna laughed in response to Devan's words.

My wedding was closed with a photo session. I also immediately left my in-laws' house after the event was over because Bian wanted us to stay alone. Again, I shed tears as I was about to part with my parents. This breakup is different as always because I am about to start a new life with Bian, my husband. It feels a little foreign to call Bian my husband.

While in the car, none of us had any intention of opening the conversation. Actually I was confused as to what Bian wanted to call, there was no way I would just call him by name as usual. Suddenly I remembered my mother's message before we left the house.

“from now on, make it a habit to call your husband with a mas call. Now Bian is your husband, not a friend anymore. You should be able to respect him” mama's message. But I feel awkward about having to call him with a frills.

Suddenly the car driven by Bian entered a housing complex that is quite elite and not long later stopped in front of a minimalist style house with two floors. When Bian's car passed through the fence of the house, it was seen a yard that was wide enough to welcome our arrival.

I followed Bian who got out of the car while looking around. The residential area looks quite quiet and beautiful because of the many trees along the road.

“who's home?” ask me after being satisfied to look at the house and the area around it.

“our house” she replied briefly while smiling at me.

Our house?? His house means it. I did not expect that Bian already had his own house that was large enough with a large enough yard. I guess inside the house there's a door to the backyard.

“ayo entered” he said as he reached out his hand to me, “when you receive my helping hand, it means that you are ready to be queen in my palace and live life with me both joy and sorrow. This house will be a witness to how we raise our children and spend time together until old age” he said while looking at me deeply.

I welcome her outstretched hand that makes Bian smile at me. I am ready to start a new life with him. Yes...I’m ready to create my new life chapter with him.

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