Love is Named Us

Wedding Day

I stood quietly eating the mirror in front of me. The white dress and makeup that adorned my face beautified me today.

Finally came this big day. The day I'll belong to someone. The day that was the end of the biggest decision of my life.

" Yuna, you're so pretty." I heard voices I knew very well. Looks like Aunt Liz, Aunt Dina and Hanum came to me.

They were happy to see me. I also don't stop smiling shamefully because of them.

" At last, you got to this point as well, Yuna," Hanum hugged me.

I nodded with a smile.

When I turned around, Aydin was standing in the corner staring at me. I half ran as soon as I saw him. Aydin, who saw me running by lifting my dress, came straight to me.

" Sister, why run like this? if you fall, how?" Aydin looked worried.

" You're coming, Aydin."

" I'm coming, brother."

I actually held back my tears from dripping. It's sad this big day not to see my dad with me.

" Please don't cry, brother. Dad over there must be happy right now."

" Yes," I said.

" Sister, very pretty. I can finally see you wearing a dress like this."

I nod my head.

" Yuna, you need to go back inside. The event will start soon" Hanum said.

" Sin..." I'm staring.

" Go away, Brother. I'm not going anywhere."

" Promise, you'll be with Brother here."

" Umm." Aydin nodded his head.

I also went back into my room. Sometimes I look back, making sure my sister stays there. I feel calm if he's with me here.

" I can trust him, right?" chirps Aydin on Hanum. " My brother can I take it off with him, right?"

" Of course" said Hanum. " Sister understands your worries. But believe me this time and Brother also knows him and his family. You don't have to worry."

" Thank God."

Hanum smiled slightly.

...****...

From out there a sound echoed saying the word legitimate. After that I was taken out of my room to be with Gafi there.

My ring finger is now embedded in the ring that became our wedding dowry.

My marriage was simple, only family and close friends were present. But it does not reduce the sanctity of this marriage.

" Yuna..." Hanum came to hug me. " Now our status is the same my dear."

I smile.

" Yuna-Gafi, congratulations, yes" said Reza. " You guys are very compatible" he said giving us two thumbs up.

" Where are you going on your honeymoon after this reception?" ask Hanum bluntly.

" Honeymoon?" I repeated the question.

" Why do you look confused Yuna? or maybe you haven't planned your honeymoon yet?" Hanum scrunched his forehead.

" uh..." I smiled wryly.

" Umm, Gafi!" Hanum hit his best friend's shoulder. " That's right! you didn't prepare for that one thing. You are so outrageous!"

" Ha..you are very noisy," said Gafi. " Of course I think about it, but not anytime soon we're traveling."

" Why is that?" Hanum's on his waist. " Faster is better, right? you'll regret missing that special night" he said.

I widened my eyes to hear Hanum's rather vulgar words in my opinion. I was ashamed to hear it myself. Never imagined going through the night that Hanum meant.

" You like to be annoying" said Gafi. " It's gone there," he kicked it out.

" Simple! just tell me you want to be alone with Yuna" she said. Then Reza pulled him away from me and Gafi.

" He is that.revious once," chirped Gafi. I looked at him because of that.

" Hanum, it's like that. You don't have to think about it" I said, causing him to stare at me. I was wrong because of his look. " Why are you looking at me like that?"

" What's why? you don't like it?"

" I don't know," I said, turning my face away.

Gafi smiled a little.

" I haven't prepared my honeymoon plans yet. But, we can go to the family villa to relax. Three more days we'll be going there."

" Huh?"

" I can only take you there this time. My job I can't leave. If there's a time, next time I'll take you where you want."

" You don't have to get like that."

" I want to do it."

Ha's? did it? muttered.

My mind has also branched far.

" Why are you even pensive? was there something wrong with me?"

" A..no," I answered.

" I want to make you happy, which is why I want to do it..." Gafi suddenly fell silent. " did?" Gafi. " What were you thinking.I didn't mean I was doing that. I want to do something that makes you happy. Don't you misunderstand."

" Yes, I understand. You don't have to worry. I'm fine."

I lowered my head, while Gafi sighed.

And the mood became awkward.

...****...

The show ended on schedule. Guests began to say goodbye one by one.

From a distance, Gafi and Aydin were talking. I think after Aydin said goodbye, he went back to the dorm. I can't believe he's still here and looks serious talking to Gafi.

" Yuna, where's Gafi?" ask aunt Liz.

" There Auntie," I replied pointing to her whereabouts.

" Oh," he said. " Then you take a break, Bi Ama will take you to the room."

" Yes, Aunt."

I followed Bi Ama's footsteps which led me to the resting place. We did have a wedding at Aunt Liz's. A very luxurious residence in my opinion.

Aunt Liz lived alone after her husband died a few years ago. There were only domestic assistants living with him.Tante did not have children from his marriage. Therefore, Auntie loved Gafi like her own child.

" Please come in, Madam," said bi Ama opening the door. I was so amazed by the luxury of this room that has been decorated. Looks very well prepared by aunt Liz.

" Thank you, Bi," I told him.

Bi Ama left me alone in this room. The suitcase I brought from home I put on the table and opened it to get a towel and a change of clothes. It feels so bad to wear this dress all day. Mumpung Gafi has not returned, I use it to clean myself.

Actually I'm still curious about the conversation with Aydin. They look very serious, especially Aydin. I just want him to not worry about me too much and focus on him. The college he went through had spent a lot of time, plus thinking about me would even hinder his learning.

I took some cotton to clean the makeup that was stuck on my face. Then opened some ornaments that stuck to my hair.

It was time to open the dress that was attached to my body. I should've asked bi Ama for help, but I was too disinclined because I knew she still had to do her job there. Let me try to open it myself as it was then. But, it was fortunate that Gafi was still busy outside, so I could be free in this room.

With great difficulty, I finally got this dress off as well. Just the underwear stuck to my body. I also took my towels and clothes to take to the bathroom. However, the sound of the door opening surprised me, coupled with the figure of Gafi who was already standing looking at me.

" What are you..." I realized I was just wearing my underwear. " Aish..." I immediately ran into the bathroom.

From out there, it was clear that his voice was laughing. It has fallen down the stairs. Those words were indeed apt to describe my current state.