
Four months later
The wedding of two bridal couples is held simultaneously in a luxury hotel ballroom. Toni's marriage to Dyah and Leon's marriage to Tya.
The ijab kabul event of the two bride and groom has gone smoothly and solemn this morning. And tonight is their wedding reception party. Both pairs of brides are currently occupying their respective guarantee.
Decoration of this time is of course a little different from wedding party decorations in general. The seats of both Toni and Tya's parents were in the middle while Toni's seat was to the left of her parents followed by a seat for both Dyah's parents. While Tya's pelaminan was to the right of both parents followed by seats for both Leon's parents.
One by one a series of party events went smoothly. And when the congratulatory ceremony was over, Leon suddenly took Tya's hand to the music stage. Coordinate with the band members then reach for the microphone assigned to him by a member of the wedding organizer.
"Begging everyone's attention" Leon said, asking for attention from everyone present at the ballroom.
"I thank everyone who came and gave us his blessing. And now, let me dedicate a song to my beloved wife" continued Leon who ended by turning to Tya.
Tya's face grew red, but a sweet smile continued to linger on her lips.
"This song is for you, my sweetie," said Leon then kissed the back of Tya's hand that had been grasped earlier.
The melodious music began to sound.
I think of you in everything that I do
To be with you what ever it takes i'll do
Cause you my love, you all my heart desires
You've lighten up my life forever I'm alive
Since I found you my world sees so brand new
You've shown me the love I never knew
Your presence is what my whole life through
Since I found you my life begin so new
Now who needs a dream when there is you
All of my dreams came true
Since I found you
Your love shines bright
Through all the corners of my heart
Maybe you are my dearest heart
I give you all I have my heart, my soul, my life
My destiny is you
Forever true. I'm so in love with you.
Since I found you my world sees so brand new
You've shown me the love I never knew
Your presence is what my whole life through
Since I found you my life begin so new
Now who needs a dream when there is you
All of my dreams came true
Since I found you
My heart forever true...
In love with you...
(Christian Bautista - Since I Found You)
Tya covered her mouth with one of her hands that Leon did not hold. Tears have been rolling from her beautiful eyes since. Handing over the microphone to the wedding organizer who stood by there, Leon then wiped the tears on Tya's cheek. Kissing Tya's forehead then immediately hugged his wife. Festive applause blared, filling the hotel's ballroom.
"Sister Leon can be very romantic like that too," said Sheila who leaned on Steven's shoulder.
Steven smiled then peeked at the top of Sheila's head.
"Love can change everything, baby."
And it turns out that not only Steven and Sheila are also touched, because all their friends are currently also embracing the shoulders of their respective partners. Even many invited guests who also felt touched to hear the song from Leon.
...
Seven years later
The boisterous sounds of children playing and chasing filled Ricko's backyard. As per mutual agreement every two weeks the friends will get together and spend time together. This time Steven was the host. Their association is also increasingly crowded with the increasing number of Yas and Nia couples. So far they have nine couples.
Seven years have passed, the household life of nine couples was more complete with the presence of their daughter's son.
~ Steven and Sheila already have 3 children, Sean (7 ), Syafiq (4 ), and their little daughter Safaniya (1 ).
~ Danny and Lucia just had a daughter named Ghania (6 ).
~ Ken and Santi have two children, Kenzie (5 ) and Kikandrya (3 ).
~ Andika and Anita have two sons, Adrian (7 ) and Alvin (5 ).
~ Max and Sylvia have a son named Sammy (6 ) and Sylvia is currently pregnant with her second child.
~ Leon and Tya have two children, Lathifah (4 ) and Lucky (1 ).
~ Toni and Dyah have a daughter named Raindyta (3 ) and currently Dyah is also pregnant with her second child.
~ Jery and Kania have two children, Kiara (13 ) and Jimmy (5 ).
~ Yas and Nia have a son named Nadirga (3 ).
The boisterous voices came from Syafiq, Kenzie, Sammy, Lucky, Alvin, Jimmy, and Nadirga who were engrossed in playing ball. Kiara, Ghania, Kikandrya, Lathifah, and Raindyta were playing with their dolls and tea parties on their picnic mats.
But in fact the noise was not even able to disturb the focus of Sean and Adrian who were sitting under a tree to read a book. The two boys, who are only 4 months old, have indeed inherited the rigid and serious nature of their father. The intelligence of both of them was even above the average of children their age. And it made them both able to jump up the class easily.
"Lo sure and don't want to add another child? Funny gini loh," asked Leon while raising both of Lucky's tiny hands that were being held.
At the moment the fathers are sitting together watching their children play in the backyard. While the mothers were busy preparing dishes to eat together in the kitchen.
"Truly still traumatized I see how difficult the struggle of my wife pas lahiran Ghania yesterday. Still scared of me" Danny replied honestly.
"Ck, don't be selfish dong Lo," decak Ken. "Pregnancy and childbirth are a woman's own happiness."
"But we have agreed, do not need to add no more pa-pa. Lucy agreed, too" Danny defended himself.
"Yakin Lo?" toni Cibir.
"Right," Danny's tight.
"Honestly, bro, Sheila once told me that Lucia was confiding in him. Lucia really wants to have another child. At least not one more, so that Ghania there is a friend and not alone," said Steven telling a story while holding his little daughter, Safaniya.
"really? But why every time I say no need to get pregnant again she also does not protest?" asked Danny in wonder.
"Basar is insensitive to you and. He is so out of respect for you and does not want to make a fuss with you" replied Andika.
"My wife who was given a little difficult pregnancy, she always prayed and hoped to get pregnant again. And thank God after 6 years finally now Sylvia can get pregnant again. That's just he did not play Dan, let alone Lo's wife who did not have any abnormalities. It's natural that she also wants to be able to get pregnant again" Max added.
Danny was silent, digesting all the words of his friends.
"But I actually still feel that fear" Danny said.
"Fight against Lo's unfounded fears for the sake of Lo Dan's wife's happiness" Toni says.
"Pregnancy and childbirth are the processes that every woman will undergo to become a mother. And all of that will not be the same between one woman and another woman" advises Jery.
"Don't be different women, Sheila was three times pregnant and three times gave birth to different processes all, nothing is the same, really" Steven added.
"Saran Abang, you better talk later tonight with your wife again. Speak from heart to heart, what each wishes. And as much as possible, hold your ego, if indeed your wife wants to get pregnant again. Think carefully, do not be rash in making decisions," advises Andika.
"Yes Bang" replied Danny listlessly. "Thank you for all your advice and input guys."
"Sama-sama Bro," answered the others.
Danny nodded slowly. It seems true, all this time she had been too selfish by not wanting Lucia to get pregnant again, just because of her unfounded fear about the difficulty of the labor process that Lucia would undergo later. The memory of how difficult Lucia was when she gave birth to Ghania still left her own trauma for Danny.