Lily Flowers for Prince

58. Gifts for Wini

"Happy today's event can be done well and smoothly" Rico stood on stage. Shortly after the song from the Unique Band ended.

"The success of this event can not be separated from the role of all Ferien hotel staff and certainly the figure who always accompanied me with patience, Wini" said Rico set his eyes on Wini. Followed by all audience views and highlight the camera. Wini who sat in her chair stood up and bowed her body slightly.

"Please go on stage, Miss Wini" the host invited Wini. Wini was a bit confused, then she looked at Rico. Rico approached Wini and guided him to the stage.

"I wasn't asked to say a welcome, was I, bang?"whispered Wini asked.

"I have no preparation" continued Wini.

"No. Relax" Rico patted Wini's hand slowly.

Meanwhile, Lily was already unable to hold back her sense of smell. He looked forward to Rico proposing to Wini. On the table in front of him there is a mic for singing.

Suddenly the lights went out. The guests panicked.

"Koq off the lights?. But it should soon switch to gensets. Hopefully the guests don't panic" Wini said to Rico. But there's no sound. Vaguely Wini saw Rico crouching. Wini was confused to see Rico crouching.

"Is there anything that belongs to bang Rico dropped?" ask Wini in my heart.

The lights are back on. Rico squatted in front of Wini with a box containing a diamond ring.

Wini stared at Rico.

"Wini Renata, will you be my wife?" Rico looked at Wini expectantly.

To the boisterous guests of joy and haru. Makes Wini feel frozen in place.

"Mauu..maaaauuu..maaauuu" the host followed by the television crew and some young guests boisterously encouraged Wini. Then everyone went back to waiting for Wini's answer.

Wini breathed deeply. He did not expect Rico would propose to him. Especially in front of many people and covered by television, also the hotel's instagram account live channel. He wanted to cry first to enjoy his joy. But he has to answer. It's not because Rico has a lot of wealth. But all his life, he never found a man who treated him as well as Rico. Besides Papa and his sister.

"Yes, I want to" Wini nodded her head. Then Rico grabbed his hand and pinned the ring on Wini's left hand ring finger. Everyone applauded. The haru and happy atmosphere seemed to rub off on all the guests present.

"Thank you, yes" said Rico clasping Wini's hand tightly. Wini's eyes glazed over. Suddenly he felt afraid that this was all a dream. Because all of this is very special to him. If this was just a dream, he hoped not to wake up from this dream.

The entire audience applauded loudly. Lily shed her tears. Wini's parents seem to be holding back from seeing their daughter treated very special by the man who truly loved her. Rico's parents are relieved that their youngest child is now getting better and finding the right woman.

"I'm not a dream, am I, bang?" Wini pinched her hand. Rico chuckled at her.

"I love you, Wini" Rico said sincerely. Wini was embarrassed.

"Thank you, bang Rico. I also love bang Rico" said Wini still bowed embarrassed.

The music began to sound again. The lights went out. A light shone towards the area below the stage. Lily stood there smilingly looking at Wini and Rico. Ran helped Lily walk near the stage.

Lily started singing. The guests applauded. The lights are turned on again.

A Thousand Years by Christina Perri.

🎶 Heart beats fast (My heart is pounding fast)

At once Wini's tears rolled unstoppably again.

🎶 How to be brave (How to be brave)

How can I love when I'm afraid to fall? 🎶 (How can I love when I'm afraid of falling?)

🎶 But watching you stand alone (But seeing you alone)

All of my doubt suddenly goes away somehow 🎶 (All my bench suddenly disappeared)

One step closer 🎶 (One step closer)

"This song is for my best friend Wini and my brother Rico...May you always be happy together" Lily said on the sidelines singing.

Wini looked at Lily with wet eyes. Rico clasped Wini's hand. Then grabbed the tissue given by his staff and wiped Wini's tears slowly. Without him noticing, his eyes began to feel moist and it seemed like tears had perched in the corner of his eyes. Now Wini wiped her tears. They were smiling at each other in happy smiles.

🎶 I have died every day waiting for you (Every day I have died waiting for you)

🎶 Darling don't be afraid (Love don't be afraid)

I have loved you.. for a thousand years 🎶 (I have loved you thousands of years)

I'll love you for a thousand more 🎶 (I'll love you thousands more)

Ran, Papa and Angga are moved to see Rico who is now very mature and responsible. They were happy that Rico chose Wini. They are also calm because the woman Rico chooses is the one who can make Rico better.

Ran was also very surprised and fascinated by Lily's voice. She had heard Lily sing. Sound's good. But it was just a prank singing on the sidelines of the first waiting time for him at Blume's cafe. And now his petite wife is singing in a very melodious voice with good power and able to add to the atmosphere.

At one of the tables, Jamie sat down with several other guests. Her parents had come home suddenly because grandparents came suddenly from Medan without telling. Jamie stared at the scene on stage. A very beautiful Wini in her black dress with a face that radiates happiness. Why has that beautiful face never been seen by her. All this time he hated Wini so much and for him Wini was very unattractive.

Lily is done singing. Then hugged Wini tightly. They both hugged.

"Congratulations, Wini. I'm so happy" Lily whispered.

"Thank you, Lily" Wini showed off her fluffy smile.

"Your voice is so sweet. Why didn't I know you had such a good voice all along? I also just found out that you during college often participate in singing festivals" murmured Wini.

"Hey Wini.ayolaaah. This is a special night for you. Don't speak my voice that isn't important. Your happiness is now all that matters. Always happy yeah" Lily hugged Wini again.

"Always happy Wini yes, bang Rico" Lily looked at Rico.

Rico nodded.

"Will always, Ly" said Rico.

"Thank you for singing with that beautiful voice of yours" Rico said before Lily walked down the stage.

Ran greeted Lily near the stage stairs, then grabbed Lily's hand and guided her to walk towards the chair.

Wini and Rico also stepped off the stage after Rico again thanked all the guests present.

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