
I dressed in simple makeup. Modern kanggul and modern kebaya. Kebaya kinda dodderan krempengnya krempengnya me.
"Ma, what's the show?" ask Mama who entered the room. I know he avoided talking to me from earlier.
"Your engagement ceremony. Sorry, Mama tried to defend you. But you know for yourself what Papa's character is. My mother is helpless too, son. He won't knock you out, son, trust me. Mama was sure of that," said Mama while tightly grasping my hand.
"But I want a fiancee who's Ma?? I just wanted semester 3. Still going to college properly. Why should I be engaged? Same who?" many wonder.
"You'll know later. This is a fiancee not a marriage. You can get married after graduation with your candidate" Mama said, patting my hands slowly.
"But who's the candidate? Gee whiz.... It's ridiculous!!! Who's Papa forcing me to get engaged to? Why like this? I don't love anyone" I said in tears. Mama rubbed her eyes. He then hugged me tightly.
I heard a noise from outside the room. Looks like the guests we've been waiting for have arrived.
"They're coming, son, we're going out after the committee codes," Mama said. I want to pretend to be unconscious or crazy. Who will be betrothed to me? Jesus.... I'm still in college!!!! What kind of punishment is this???
Mom took me out of the room. I really wanted to run when I found out who my fiancee was. Guy sucks robot-faced. With a smile showing off his neat teeth. Yes, he is Vano!!!!! The man who always makes me high blood!!!! Does Papa want to make me die slowly?? I'm sure I could get high blood pressure if I kept near Vano. For a moment I just wanted to run away. But if I run away, Papa will be even more disappointed. Hahhhh.... How should I???
I glared at Vano, but it doesn't seem like my appearance is scary at all. He even looks grim in front of me. The event opened in a friendly manner. Vano had time to code with his body. Tell me I'm beautiful. Beautiful eyes!!!! I'm just melengos.
The Farel family came. Aunt Ine hugged me.
"I'm sorry for everything Farel did to you. Be happy, son," said Aunt Ine while stroking my back.
"Farel is not wrong Aunt. He was also a victim of socializing. I'm sorry Farel from the beginning. Lala was also wrong for not loudly commemorating Farel.... Suppose that.... Lala can, maybe Farel is still here" I replied, wiping away tears. We let go of the embrace. Smiling at each other, though heartbroken in memory of Farel.
Event continues. Start entering at the core of the event. The Vano family officially proposed to me through their spokesperson. Papa received the proposal from the Vano family. The ring will take place.
"Maybe there's something Nak Zee wants to say" the MC told Vano.
Vano smiled and moved forward. I was also led forward by the committee. We stand facing. His right hand held my left hand. His eyes were pointing at me. I'm just downcast. Look at her shiny shoes.
"Vanila Jean Aliee, today I came to bring my family because of the magnitude of my love for you. Beautiful vanilla, I liked you even before I understood love." Hector paused with his whistling. The little man looked excited instead of playing. Vano smiled at Hector at a glance.
"To me you are beautiful, the vivacious little girl dancing on a pendopo. Destiny has always been on my side to meet you often. L like it. It's good luck to see your face" continued Vano. Just shut up for a moment to breathe.
"Vanila, as your father said, I'm ignorant of wanting to get your attention. Me, who you always thought was this shitty. Actually confused to pour out the love that always torments my body. Let me pour out my love. I'd swear to be a bitch all my life if you never accepted my love" Vano said. I looked up at him right away. Our eyes are clashing. He really said it.
"Father of Revan Aji Pratama. Let me be greedy today. I ask your son not to be my fiance, but I ask your daughter, Vanila Jean Aliee as my wife" Vano said. Directly move one room. I took off our hand link. Vano looked at Papa.
"You're crazy!!! Who do you want to make a wife?" whisper's ashen. Vano just glanced at me with his tail. Still waiting for Papa's answer.
Hector whistled and started clapping while standing up. Some people followed him. The claps were getting louder and more audible.
"Bravo Man!!!! You are so brave and serious!!" shouted Hector. The claps were increasingly boisterous sounding. Mama stood up to applause!!
Papa come forward. Take the mic from Vano's hand. Pause for a while to calm people down. The room was silent.
"Are you ready to make your son happy?" ask Papa. Mc took the initiative to give the mic to Vano.
"Ready Sir!" answer Vano steady.
"You ready to look after him? And be his protector under any circumstances?" ask Papa again.
"Ready Sir! With all my body and soul!!" vano replied aloud in military style. My heart's shaking. I remembered Vano's shadow as I danced the Bedhaya ketawang. About the question of who my soul mate is.
"You want to be patient with him in the name of your love and affection?" ask Papa.
"Ready Sir!!" answer Vano steady. Silent.... Papa caught me a glimpse. I glared in response. Whispering 'no' slowly. Papa looked back at Vano. They looked at me in silence.
"I'll let you marry my daughter today" Papa said unilaterally. I was in shock to protest but Papa hurriedly hugged me.
"Trust Papa Nak, Papa please. You will be loved by a good man who really only sees you. Papa is sure you'll be happy. Trust Papa," he said softly and slightly choked. I know Papa's trying not to cry. A loud applause sounded. I want to protest, but my protest must have ruined everything. Shame on my family in front of everyone.
Wedding performed. Papa was led by a cleric who should read the prayer after the engagement. The qobul syjab takes place between Papa and Vano. Mama was crying behind me. After Vano pronounces ijab the witness declares valid. I was asked to kiss Vano's hand. He happily held out his hand.
I kissed Vano's hand. He quickly kissed my lips at the glance of the audience. One more room. It is true that people who are good at making a fuss!!! I looked at him!!!
"Sabar Mase patiently. God is an impatient man. My fiancee is changing marriage, now it's just straight away," the MC said making everyone laugh. I'm ashamed!!! But it seems Vano is happy. Or maybe he's shameless. Notah lahhh.
He smiled accepting the congratulations from the people. It looks so happy.
"Don't be so stiff, you're ugly, even uglier if you have to smile like that" whispered Vano beside me.
"Can I hit my husband in front of a lot of people right now?" I also half whispered. Vano laughing.
"Come on, we can hit the punch later. We can take it out in the room" Vano replied as he blew my ear. I got great goosebumps.