Secret Weddings

Simple wedding

Carla, who was surprised by the invitation, looked at Erlan wide. 

"Dinner official?" tanyanya's confused.

Erlan nodded, "Yes, I want to take you to the official dinner tonight. In a good restaurant on the outskirts of town."

 Erlan's face met red as she expressed her intentions.

Carla glanced at Nathan and Dania, then looked back at Erlan. He smiled broadly and said, "Alright, I accept your invitation."

Erlan was relieved to hear that answer. They continued to eat breakfast cheerfully, though Erlan was unable to chug down on the food due to the mixed feelings of fear and pleasure.

After they finished breakfast, Carla returned to her office, and Erlan with Nathan and Dania returned to her mansion. 

There, they prepare everything needed for the night. They do outfit fittings, plan the right words, and occasionally share a laugh regarding Erlan's nervous state.

Later that night, Erlan drives to Carla's apartment to pick her up. On the way, he talked to himself, trying to remember what he would say later.

Meanwhile, Carla was wearing her beautiful dress and looking at herself in the mirror. His breathing was breathless with excitement, but also from being somewhat anxious about what would happen later.

Upon arriving at Carla's apartment, Erlan clasped tightly onto the handlebars of red roses she was carrying. 

When Carla came out, she was stunned to see how beautiful she looked. He smiled and handed the flowers over. 

Carla took the flower from Erlan's hands happily, and the two of them left for the restaurant.

The restaurant they were heading to was a luxurious place with a dazzling view of the city. 

The room was dim and neatly arranged, soft piano music playing in the air. They sit at a separate table from the others, giving them adequate privacy.

As their meal came and they enjoyed the meal, Erlan felt that the long-awaited moment had arrived.

The man took a deep breath and said to Carla, "I want to take you to this restaurant because there's something I want to say."

Carla looked at Erlan deeply, their eyes speaking more than the words spoken.

Erlan gulped and continued, "Carla, I want to say that in the past few months, I feel like my feelings for you have changed. I began to realize how precious your presence in my life is, how happy I am when I am with you."

Carla's lips trembled, she felt a long-burdened feeling begin to appear.

Erlan reached out her hand, "Do you feel the same way, Carla?"

Carla was shocked to hear Erlan's confession. He lowered his head for a moment, thinking about his own feelings which had also been burning for some time. However, he had never dealt with it honestly before.

His gaze slowly returned to Erlan's expectant face, and he nodded slowly.

 "Yes, Erlan, I feel so too" Carla replied sincerely. 

The expressions of the two of them mirrored each other, emitting a glow of happiness that had long been buried.

They stared at each other for a moment, permeating the confession they had just expressed. 

Carla continued, "I didn't think we'd talk about this, Erlan. Maybe I'm too afraid of what other people think, or how this will change our relationship."

Erlan clasped Carla's hand tightly, with a smile that could not be hidden. "I feel that way too, Carla. But after seeing how great my family was at welcoming my feelings, I felt ready to tell the truth. I love you so much, Carla."

Those words with warmth enveloped Carla's heart. Her tears started to pool, but she smiled along with happy cries. 

"I love you too, Erlan," replied Carla.

In the silence of the night, they looked at each other and felt their hearts join in a close bond. 

Erlan invites Carla to dance, and the dancers dance in tandem with the beautiful melody of the night while enjoying each other's eyes with happiness.

Night turns, and they return to Erlan's car. On the way home, they share their dreams, hopes, and fears about the future. 

Erlan expresses their desire to explore this relationship more deeply and see what is destined for both.

Erlan's car arrives in front of Carla's apartment. 

The man got out of the car to drive Carla to the door of the apartment unit. He stood in the doorway.

Carla turned to Erlan, her heart pounding as she spoke, "Erlan, are we going to live this life together as a couple?"

Erlan smiled sweetly at the woman, "I hope so, dear. We'll go through it one step at a time, explore our feelings and build strong relationships."

Carla nodded her head, a million hopes and dreams flashed in her mind.

Along with a warm goodbye, they kiss for the first time, feeling the love they share and all the potential happiness they want to achieve together. 

Both of them know for sure that this journey has just begun, and their togetherness is a beautiful beginning in writing their love story that will continue to grow over time.

Carla walks into her apartment unit, after Erlan smiles and turns her body towards the elevator.

"Erland."

Erlan turned her back, the man raised both eyebrows looking at Carla at the door of the apartment.

"Yes, what's wrong?" ask Erlan.

"I love you" said Carla Lirih, but still heard clearly by Erlan.

After saying that Carla went straight into her apartment, while Erlan gave a smile." I love you too, Carla."

Erlan knew even though the lover did not hear what was said, but she was sure the woman knew the answer.

Erlan immediately entered the car, a happy smile clearly visible on the man's face. He didn't know that Carla loved him too. It still felt like it was flying in the clouds.

He drove the car at a moderate pace, the man humming a little following the music playing in the car.

When he arrived in front of the mansion, Nathan looked at his twin brother who was looking happy through the balcony of his room.

Erlan smiled looking up, where Nathan was looking at him. 

Nathan shook his head, while Zara who was new from the bathroom saw her husband smiling to himself was astonished.

"What's up, Mom?" ask Zara to get on the bed.

"It looks like Erlan managed to express her love" Nathan said.

"Revealing love, to whom?" taya Zara's.

"Carla," Nathan replied as he hugged his wife's body from the side.

Zara is relieved that Melly is afraid that Jhon has a relationship with Carla.

"Why, Honey?" nathan asked because his wife was daydreaming.

Zara simply smiled and hugged her husband's body tightly. The most comfortable feeling after Tama's father's embrace. 

Nathan rubbed his wife's long hair. The man kissed Zara's forehead. After that, the two fell asleep with the position still hugging each other.

**"

In the afternoon Nathan left his study, the man was ready to go home because his wife called if Nevan was sick. His son is now two years old, but his manner and style are completely similar to his.

As Nathan was about to enter the elevator, along with Erlan as well. The two handsome men have always been vitamins like female employees. 

The two men were so similar, equally handsome and cold. Somehow the attitude of the two became so curious about the women.

Both of them got out of the elevator, Nathan stopped his steps." Want to come home?" 

"I want to go with Carla" Erlan replied by rolling her eyes toward her twin .

Nathan just shook his head, he finally got in the car and left the office area first.

After his twin sister's car was no longer visible, he immediately entered the car and headed straight to Carla's office.

Erlan smiled seeing that her lover was waiting for her.

" I'm sorry for long." Erlan opened the door for the lover.

"New out too, dear." 

"So, what do you want to do now?" erlan asked Carla, who was sitting next to him.

"I want us to go to dinner, we can celebrate this" Carla replied with a smile.

They continue their journey to Erlan's favorite restaurant.

 In the middle of the journey, Erlan noticed that there was someone sitting by the side of the road.

"Oh, what's wrong with that guy?" ask Erlan while slowing down the speed of the vehicle.

"I don't know, maybe we should check it out" Carla said, worried.

Erlan stopped her car and got off to check on the man. As it turns out, the man is Raka, Erlan's best friend who has long lost contact after a few months.

"Raka, what happened to you?" asked Erlan worriedly.

"I... I was being chased by a scary woman," Raka replied with asphyxiation. 

"I don't know why he's after me, I'm so scared." Raka.tell his best friend that.

Erlan and Carla exchanged glances, concerned about Raka's seemingly terrified condition.

Raka gets into Erlan's car and they continue their journey. Carla asks a lot of questions, curious about what really happened to Raka. However, the man's answer was only general and unclear.

"I only know that the woman wanted something from me, but I don't know what," Raka said in confusion.

They finally arrived at the restaurant and found an empty table. Erlan invites Raka to tell more details about her experience so far. In the middle of the conversation, Carla gets a call from someone and goes for a moment to answer it.

"You should know that Carla and I just confessed our feelings to each other" Erlan said, trying to shift the conversation.

Raka smiled, "Congratulations, Erlan. I'm happy for you both. But, I'm really worried about how I am right now."

"You don't have to worry, Raka. Help will surely come," said Erlan, trying to give encouragement.

Suddenly, the door of the restaurant opened and a woman walked quickly to their table. Raka was immediately frightened and hid behind Erlan.

"You can't keep running, Raka" cried the woman, chasing Rakake in the restaurant.

Erlan immediately protected Raka and stood between the two of them. "What do you want from Raka?" 

The woman looked angry and frustrated, but after seeing Erlan protecting Raka, her face turned a little calmer. 

"Maybe I should explain" said the woman, sitting on an empty chair.

"I'm Flora. Why I'm after Raka is because .. because I love her. But it's not ordinary love, it's something so incredible that I can't hold back and I'm holding onto it again" Diana sighed, trying to explain herself. 

"I know I might look scary, but I just want to express my feelings to Raka."

Raka, who was hiding behind Erlan, tried to peek at Flora's face. He knew the woman, the two of them had been good friends a few years ago. 

However, their relationship deteriorates when Raka starts to approach another woman. 

"Do you really love me, Flora?" rudi asked, surprised by the girl's confession.

Flora nodded, replying loudly, "Yes, Raka. I've loved you since we were together."

The originally tense situation has now turned into a surprise for the three friends. 

Carla, who had just finished taking the phone call, returned to the table and asked what happened, feeling a different atmosphere.

Erlan explains that Flora is after Raka for loving her. 

"I can't blame her feelings, but the way you chased Raka was over the line" Erlan added.

Carla was amazed by the story, while laughing the situation became more relaxed. "This is how love is, sometimes we can't manage who will love us or vice versa."

They continued to eat dinner in a lighter atmosphere. Carla tries to persuade Erlan and Raka to find a solution to Flora's feelings. 

"Well, why don't you just talk about it? Raka, tell him how you feel, '" Erlan suggested.

Raka, who later felt sorry for Flora, finally decided to talk to her. 

"Flora, I admit your feelings are quite strong. But we need to know the limits. I did love you a long time ago, and then I felt like I couldn't return your love. I beg you, stop chasing me," Raka said in a soft tone.

Flora looked at Raka with teary eyes, "Alright, I'm sorry for all my mistakes. I'll try to forget how I feel."

They finally finished the dinner with an airy heart. Raka and Flora part ways with an agreement that they will try to be best friends like they used to be.

A few weeks passed, and Erlan and Carla's relationship grew even tighter. They are always together through joy and sorrow. Raka was happy to meet her old friend again and ended the conflict with Flora. 

Raka and Flora, slowly, rebuild their friendship that had fallen.

Erlan and Carla, on the other hand, are getting more and more dissolved in their beautiful love story. 

Day by day, they get to know each other and complete each other's flaws. 

The two often spend time together, planning for the future, and dreaming about a happy household.

One day, Erlan decides to take Carla for a walk in the city park, where she first falls in love with Carla. 

At sunset, Erlan showed me a box containing a beautiful ring. 

He looked into Carla's sparkling eyes and said, "Carla, after everything we've been through, I'm sure we were created for each other. Are you willing to be my wife, be a friend for a third of my life, and continue our journey together?"

Carla finds herself unable to hold back tears of happiness. He nodded with a big smile, "Yes, Erlan. I will be a good wife and support you all my life. I love you too."

Their surroundings, as if celebrating the love of the two, flowers bloomed and the wind blew gently, conveying a message of affection.

The two embrace each other and score the happy moment as an unforgettable togetherness.

Raka and Flora, who have now forged a closer friendship than ever, bear witness to Erlan and Carla taking their vows. 

Happy day was so impressed for Albert and Nathan's family. Seeing how Erlan this night made Nathan and his parents set him free Erlan wanted to get married in which hotel, but who would have thought Carla and Erlan were asking for a simple wedding.

One afternoon at Albert's house, a conversation broke out over the wedding of Erlan, the youngest son of the Albert family, and Carla

"Well, happy days are getting closer. Have you prepared everything?"anya Albert.

 "Together, Papa. We are busy preparing for everything we need" Nathan said

"Father, Mama, we've decided on a suitable place to hold our wedding."

Albert and Nathan turned their heads and waited enthusiastically for an explanation from Erlan.

"We think, instead of having a wedding in a hotel or a place that wow, we should have a simple wedding at home. What we think about is, the theme of the wedding in the park," said Erlan.

"Who, what's in the park? Isn't it better at the hotel, so that all guests can be more comfortable?" ask Dania

"I agree with Mama. After all, we have the funds to have a good wedding, why not use it?" ask Nathan 

Erlan smiled then explained, "Ma, Pa, we thought about this carefully. In addition to saving costs, a wedding in the park with a natural atmosphere and full of warmth will be a moment that is not easily forgotten. The most important thing is that we can be together on this happy day."

Carla nodded confidently as she conveyed support, "Right, Erlan. For us, the most important thing is to have an impressive and meaningful marriage."

Hearing the explanation from their children, the Albert family felt overwhelmed. They did not expect that Erlan and Carla could think of adulthood and decide on a wedding that was not too luxurious, but still had a deep meaning.

"Well, if that's your choice, we'll give you our full support. Congratulations to you guys."

"The important thing is that you have to look after each other and respect each other, yes" Nathan said.

The wedding preparations for Erlan and Carla begin. They are looking for creative ideas to create a beautiful wedding atmosphere even though simple. They teamed up with the decorating team to decorate the Albert family garden so that it seemed like a beautiful dream. 

Friends and relatives volunteered, making the atmosphere of preparation more enjoyable.

The week leading up to the wedding day, the weather in the city is getting erratic. The rain that fell unceasingly made worries tucked into their hearts.

 However, Erlan and Carla were unwilling to give up so easily. "Whatever obstacles come, we are grateful to be given the opportunity to live it together."

Albert's family tried to keep the mood

Their presence is a symbol of re-woven friendship and a willingness to give up love for the sake of friendship.

A few days later, Erlan and Carla had a simple wedding, attended by their family and close friends.

After the marriage of her best friend, Raka continues her life diligently seeking identity and forging better relationships with those around her, including Flora. 

They support each other in the face of a world full of twists and turns and learn to give sincere affection without expecting anything in return.

Erlan and Carla, as a married couple, lead loving lives.

Together they face all the challenges that come and go, but never give up. 

The strength lies in the love they have for each other and their perseverance to achieve happiness together.

Nathan and Zara are happy to unite Erlan and Carla. And so did Albert and Dania. 

From their love, it becomes a symbol of the importance of friendship in establishing true love. Their lives are an inspiration to everyone, including Raka and Flora who are currently struggling to find happiness.

Love, as in the story of Erlan, Carla, Raka and Flora, is not always smooth. 

However, what keeps them standing and strong is the deep love they have for each other, be it romantic love or friendship love. 

Their loyalty, patience in the face of obstacles, and willingness to support each other, become a strong foundation in life.

Throughout Erlan's life, much wisdom they gained from the experiences they went through together.  That man I was cruel and now lucky to still be given a chance to improve myself.

Nathan and Zara learn to appreciate the presence of others, to forgive and let go of each other, and to step forward together to achieve the life goals they crave.

Year after year changed, and now they are no longer four young friends who are looking for identity. 

They have grown into mature individuals, wiser in the face of life and regulating love and home. 

Erlan and Carla, now blessed with children, became loving parents and were admired by many. Raka and Flora, though they have yet to find their life partner, have found happiness in themselves and in the friendship they keep close.

In this life, love and friendship always go hand in hand, strengthening each other, and complementing each other.

 Erlan, Carla, Raka and Flora have proven how precious compassion and friendship are, as well as how love and friendship guide them in living a challenging life.

At the end of their journey together, they realize that the happiness and comfort they feel today is the fruit of their persistence to love each other, love each other, and give each other support, as well as the valuable lessons they gain from the twists and turns of the journey of love and friendship.

While many in this world think that happiness lies in possessions, thrones, and offices, Erlan, Carla, Nathan , and Zara has proven that true happiness lies in sincere love and warm friendship.

They will always remember their moments together, their struggles and love together, as well as the experiences they have gone through, and this will be a lasting memory that will never go away with time.

Their story is exemplary about the depth of love, the sacrifice for our loved ones, and the valuable lessons of how to live this journey of life with love and friendship because in the end, it is, love and friendship are the main forces to face a world full of twists and turns and obstacles.