
The new year usually begins with a variety of expectations that want to be realized in this new year. New Year's Eve is synonymous with fireworks as well as the festive sound of trumpets. Gather in the square or place that is intended to see the turn of the year.
Usually many people express their plans on social media. Posting a caption that contains hope.
I usually see what has been done the previous year. Thousands of plans have been thought up, this and that.
Wish ….
Hope I ….
It is common to hear when it is close to the new year.
However, this did not apply to Karina and her entire family, the Wijaya, Alantas, and Anggara.
For them, to reflect or see the things they have managed to achieve before do not need to wait for time to correct.
That's where it's reached, that's where it's corrected.
To make a plan, there is no need to wait for time. Who needs to wait for that process.
Even so, humans are human. Rest is already a part of life.
By noon Karina's house was crowded. The three influential families gathered in this Blue Sword Queen mansion.
Karina and Arion as the hosts sit watching Sam, Calvin, Gerry, and Li who are busy pacing back and forth. They are busy with their own work. Sam and Calvin make barbeques. Gerry burned the corn, as well as Li who roasted the fish.
Maria assisted Lila and Raina was busy preparing complementary dishes while Elina herself sat down to accompany Li.
Gerry smiled wryly in silence looking at him alone who was not with his wife.
Ah .. come on, this is not a problem. Mira ... How are you, dear?inner Gerry.
"Oi behind don't dream!"exclaim Li.
Gerry stared at the corn then stared flatly at Li, his hand flipping over the corn.
"O where did Bayu and Syaka go?"tanya Amri circulated the look for the two young men. The oldest man is in charge of guarding Alia, accompanying Alia to play with some of Karina's pet rabbits.
"The game inside, Pa," Karina replied, turning her eyes to the house.
"They look more like brothers than friends. Papa thinks no one can be friends with the volcano at the pole," said Amri who previously noticed Bayu and Syaka.
"The fire at the poles?"sam asked.
"Yes the boy had a face that was thin, tangled, cold but an exploding temperament. You won't hold a house with him. His tongue was very sharp," said Arion staring at Karina.
Karina smiled thinly. It's true, why is he angry?
"It looks like Enji's son is horrible but interesting. He also looks like a smart kid" said Calvin.
"Yes, if you don't know him well, you will think so. Don't judge by one aspect."
Karina spoke up and gave a warning.
"We understand. It's the same as you, isn't it, Karina?"
Sam chuckled with a small laugh pointing at Karina. Karina simply raised her thumb giving consent.
"Hm, about Enji, how's it going? He said he was still in a coma yesterday. Oh yeah that kid didn't hear us talk about it?"
Calvin was suddenly afraid that their words would be heard by Bayu. The temperament child disturbs Calvin's composure.
Arion and Karina looked at each other, they laughed at Calvin's scared face. Not just them, everyone in the room laughed.
"The boy was wearing a hearing aid, but he didn't seem to be. He's busy with games" Arion told Calvin.
Calvin breathed a sigh of relief.
"The condition of people in a coma, stable is safe" Karina said to answer Calvin's question.
"It's worth it that some companies are excited by the news of Enji's temporary leadership" Sam chanted while flipping meat.
"I know and I urge you to shut your mouth about Enji's condition. If you spread out, it's what I'll look for first!"threaten Karina with an intimidating stare.
Especially besides nodding.
"Ah, let's talk about something else. Time seems to be going too fast. Yesterday I felt that you were toddlers. You will soon have a baby. Yesterday I felt we were still new parents, now you are the new parents. Time is spinning and the cycle of life is continuing. Congratulations to all of you," said Amri staring at the one-on-one man and woman who soon have a baby.
Elina and Li looked at each other. Li's eyes then went down looking at Elina's bulging stomach.
"Yes, that's right. I that feel it's a dream. The hard life we lived from childhood, made us not dare to have a family, even dreaming was not. Every day we bet on lives, we fear putting their lives at risk should we have a family. But now, all of that is broken. Having a family makes me more excited to work. If on duty and threatened I always remember that someone is waiting for me at home. I realized that as cruel, as cold, as he did not have his heart, someone must have a warm love in his heart. Arion, thank you for making Karina's heart warm. All the changes we felt, you were the source" Li said, staring at Arion with grateful eyes.
Arion. He looked at Karina asking for a response.
Karina smiled, confirming Li's speech.
"I didn't expect. But honestly we're the same. You and I are both turning into the best of each other" Arion said, landing a friendly kiss on Karina's forehead.
"Yes, you guys are talking happy family. You guys are fucking me, right?"grunt Gerry with a face of grapefruit.
"Melechmu? You're not married yet" said Sam who did not know that Gerry was married. And so does Calvin.
"Just boy. You know what it looks like? I'm already married. About 10 days ago I was officially a husband" Gerry said.
"really? Who conquered my brother?"
Apparently Lila doesn't know either. The question was answered by Raina.
"You know the guy. Mira Rahmawati, obstetrician at Tirta Hospital. The adopted daughter and former son-in-law became the great general of K country, General Adiguna!"gerry said loudly to introduce his beloved wife.
"Former son-in-law? You married a widow?"pekik Raina did not understand Gerry.
"Why does it look like a widow?"sambar Gerry fast.
"Yes no papa. I was just shocked. Mostly want to be with whom you married no matter as long as it is good and female," replied Raina, turning into indifferent.
"Eh?"
"It's absolutely right. If you're in love with a grandmother, we don't have a problem. Just don't stray," lila said.
"Huh y'all surprised me" grumbled Gerry as he stroked his chest.
"Wah-wah you guys got married secretly huh? By the way, where's your wife?"
Gerry was speechless with eyes glancing at Karina. Karina replied to Gerry's glance.
Huffs
Door opens. A pair of feet came down from the car. Gerry looked up at Mira who was smiling at him while tidying up her hair.
"Mira?"muttered Gerry, looking towards Karina.
Karina winks her eyes, smiling seductively at Gerry.
Gerry ran to hug Mira. The two people hugged each other after a few days of not seeing each other.
"Darling?"
Arion, Elina, and Li were also astonished by Karina, while the others stared for an explanation.
"The mood and the way of thinking are hard to guess" whispered Elina.
"At least Gerry is not tormented now" Li whispered.
"Why? Mira is a doctor at my hospital. He just returned from an out-of-town visit. Why are you looking at me like that?"
Karina picked up the phone and was immediately busy checking the reports. Others stared in disbelief.
Gerry and Mira soon join forces. Mira lowered her head respectfully reporting to Karina first. Karina simply nodded in response.
"Thank you, my Queen," said Gerry.
"No problem" said Karina.
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"You still sick?"arion asked as he examined Karina's neck. Karina shook her head slowly.
"It's healed" replied Karina. Arion. Already guessed.
After eating, they chatted. Talk about a lot of things. The past, the present, and future plans. They are united in one bond, family.
Syaka and Bayu who are tired are also full of choosing to sleep in the living room. Karina is fine, today is free.
Gerry and Mira hold hands when entering the topic of children. They realized that their marriage was only 10 days old. Funny they feel inferior.
The two of them smiled broadly as each partner told the name to their baby later.
Karina and Arion never changed or talked about the names for their twins, Star Blue, Star and Blue. Both names are suitable for use in both male and female babies.
"Genegenital of my son. We agreed to give him the name Ali. Taken from the last letter of Elina and my first name, Li. I hope our son will be the one who, as his name suggests, is noble, kind, and a winner. Later he will become the main pillar of the Blue Sword as well as the main guard for the heirs," said Li steadily while rubbing Elina's stomach.
"really. Ali, what a beautiful name, right?" Elina placed her palm on Li's hand which was busy wiping her stomach.
"Beautiful name, glorious. You're good at picking out a child's name" said Amri.
Amri and Maria listened carefully to their children's conversation.
"Hey-hey I disagree with you, Li. My son will be either a woman or a man, will be as good a position as your son. The main pillar! Our position is the same, so our child's position is the same" said Gerry.
"Yes that's right!"timpal Mira's.
Karina frowned thinly with Mira's words. It seems like a few days mean a lot to Mira.
"You guys are so loyal" Karina smiled.
The two couples smiled broadly.
"What about you guys?"arion asked his two best friends.
"of course. I've prepared a name for our son. The gender is female, we'll name her Lisa" Sam said. No need to ask where the name came from. Lisa is the name of Lila and Sam.
"The meaning of Lisa's own name is to devote oneself to God. If he has been devoted to God, he will certainly be devoted to parents, to grandparents, useful to the surrounding and will always be on the path that has been determined. He will be a child who has qualities that are liked by God" added Lila.
Sam kissed Lila's forehead.
"good. But it seems you have to properly educate him. Do you intend to put your child in the pesantren?"
Karina responded.
"Yes" replied Lila and Sam simultaneously.
"You have made a big plan. Just follow the way of the Prophet in educating children, you will definitely become successful parents, as well as your children. And God willing, the world and the hereafter" advised Amri.
He has read many Islamic books. His youth used to be busy chasing the world, thinking how to be successful without time for children.
"We understand" they answered simultaneously except for Mary and Alia.
"Ah our turn. Our son is male. We will name Ravi, which means sun" Calvin said.
"Don't tell me that's the name of the two of you."
Arion snorted a smile as Calvin and Raina nodded.
"Isn't the name Rafi better?"asked Karina to give her advice.
"Both names are equally good and mean deep. But it's up to you guys" Arion said.
"Both sound the same but different. But we have chosen the name Ravi" Calvin said.
"Really, Ra?"
In the end, Raina asks for her approval. Raina snorted a smile but still nodded.
"Well, what about you two?"
Mary looked at Gerry and Mira.
"Our ah? We haven't thought about it yet" Gerry replied as he scratched his head.
"Try to think for a moment, how do you know there are," advised Maria. The two looked at each other, seemingly speaking through the eyes and heart.
After a while, the two smiled.
"If the man would have been named Laith, which means lion," Gerry said.
"If women would be named Azizah, which means honorable," Mira continued.