Virally
108. Back together
...Something that was lost...
...back to me...
...Can I just...
...Call it destiny?...
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After saying goodbye to Tasya, Grandpa Danny and Denny. Bian drove me back to the hotel, tomorrow I'll be home by day plane. This time, I've reminded Bian not to go home together.
The mind and heart feel full, There is a time inside of me to ask for space for yourself first. My parents will be surprised by this news.
At 10:45 wib
Plane landing at the airport, just got out to book a taxi online. Kenzo's notification came in, telling me the night he was going home. Talk about a canceled proposal.
My heart was broken, there was a fear of my father and my mother would be angry. They told our extended family that his daughter would be proposed. Especially if they know what is happening in Jakarta.
Mama can be so mad, I fulfilled Kenzo's invitation without telling her. He was already disappointed especially if he knew he had fulfilled the invitation of the Bian family. Where there were Bian's grandfather and cousin present and my status came as a future son-in-law.
Wasn't yesterday's action quite presumptuous without the knowledge of papa and mama. Being an adult sometimes forgets parenting advice. Feel yourself independent, Stand alone with a free mind for all the advice of the past. In fact, I am still in their responsibility.
My mother greeted me enthusiastically. She was happy because my mom knew I was going to Jakarta in addition to the boutique, also ordered a family kebaya.
My heart aches even more, In my adulthood. I felt the fear of being scolded by my parents. I just realized the success of advancing the effort to make the feeling of complacency.
We had lunch together because Dewo hadn't come home from school and papa was still in the office.
"Ma, someone wants Orchids to say," I said starting the conversation.
"Yes, son of what?" ask mom while spending the last mouthful.
"Kenzo broke off the relationship, Ma,"
"What! why can you, son? this is the third time you have failed!" mom couldn't hide her surprise.
"Because according to Kenzo, Orchids are too busy working. So he thinks in the future our household will not be balanced. Both of them are too focused on their careers" I said slowly because I saw your face filled with emotions.
"Mama and papa have warned you, Orchid. Even you rejected Doni, now he's married. Your age will soon be 27 years if it has failed the third time, you have to introspect yourself!"
"But not all Orchid mistakes, Adiwarna utilizing Orchid and cheating with Cahya, Bian did not get parental blessing, Kenzo did not support the Orchid career," said I.
"That means you are less assertive, If from the beginning you firmly reject the wishes of Adiwara surely he will not dare to use you, If you are firm with Bian because of constrained parental blessing and choose Doni. This will not happen, if you can hold your ego by following Ken's advice reducing the portion of work. Your relationship will last," my mother's boyfriend, he looks emotional.
"Yes, Ma. Sorry, Orchids have let you back in here,"
Am I not strict in my relationship? ego is too high. I'm good at logic and thinking. Even when I was in the office, my performance always got appreciation from superiors and companies but matters of the heart, It's like a mystery.
Doni, who has become Tania's husband, followed her name because of her emotions.
"Self introspection, Orchid. Apologize to Kenzo and tell him that you're going to follow him, your aunt and our family know you're going to make a proposal soon,"
"Sorry, Ma can't. Kenzo's coming over tonight to talk about it,"
"Grand, Mama's disappointed this time with you. Kenzo is kind, polite, his family is humble even though they have a position. When I talked to my mom, Melinda was very friendly. You should be able to put yourself on advice, Mama!"
"Yes, Ma,"
Mom left me at the dinner table. I can't imagine if they knew what happened yesterday. There was a feeling of guilt for disappointing my mother.
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Tonight Kenzo comes, he's handsome, polite and gentle. Slowly explained to both of my parents, Putting herself in that all the faults were pure from her.
He protected me when my mother blatantly scolded me for being negligent.
"Sorry, Auntie is all pure Kenzo's fault. Before knowing Orchids he was already in his world. I will stop all Orchid dreams if I force him to stop, All his hard work will be lost. Here with a big heart, I apologize please appreciate the decision I took, "please Kenzo. Sincerity was evident from the tone and radiance of his eyes.
"Okay Kenzo, it's all happening. From here, you can draw conclusions. You are not yet emotionally mature preparing for marriage. Problems that can be overcome are potentially a conflict in the future. Om was heartened to accept your apology," replied papa who made mama speechless. Forced to obey the head of this family.
Not long after, Kenzo said, I'm dropping off Kenzo. On the porch of our house Kenzo suddenly stopped.
"You can help me, please contact mom and dad. Papa drop condition, he is burdened with this problem. There's a shame in playing games with your family,"
"Well, Ken when your parents have free time to take the call,"
"Can it be now, Nggrek? they know I'm seeing your family,"
Tonight on the porch after the mama and papa talk ended. I called Kenzo's parents.
Three days ago we were lovers about a household dream. Now we're just two people who don't have relationships anymore.
Aunt Melinda and Papa Ken apologized, Even papa Ken asked for papa's number to explain everything. They are a family that values and respects others.
The prominent position actually puts them to keep the behavior honorable. Kenzo is a man of order and politeness. Hard education and demands for perfection produce a son with commendable behavior.
Lucky lady who will have Kenzo, my heart just sided with an unfinished book. He's a tumultuous one, someone who offers the word love and always waits until this second.
Kenzo said goodbye, I looked at his back, saw his car go by. All will be strangers between me and him. This will be the last day he visits our home.
Kenzo is a calm sea but storms also come from calm seas. Who would have thought that he would end our relationship because I did not meet the criteria he wanted.
Bian is a turbulent sea, He is always present with the turmoil that exists but as he once said in the message. Every day tides occur but do not change the taste.
My relationship with Bian has its ups and downs but he's always waiting for me.
My memory throws back at Kenzo's proposal where he doesn't ask me if I'm willing or not. Kenzo felt I must have accepted him, Mama was right even I wasn't firm at the time. I accepted because he loved me.
While Bian had to wait until my heart was open because at that time the trauma to Adiwarna was still imprinted. He waited when I was with Kenzo.
Now he's back to having to wait because I have to sort out the relationship with the family and keep Kenzo feeling.
Day went back with the busy me, Natasha, Meidina and Tania with our new project. Miepa is stable, our partnership is growing. Miepa outlets have penetrated into other cities.
The days and weeks I had to live by hearing the occasional mama's innuendo, regarding my busyness. She fears her 26-year-old daughter by 27 is in the workforce.
Papa is smarter. He said a soul mate is not something that can be forced. For the marriage papa unite two heads in one roof for once in a lifetime. It's wiser to get the right people for 'friends' for life.
Of course I kept a relationship meeting with Bian. Outside of work we keep our distance, no meetings. Communication is established through mobile phones.
Only Dewo knows, Bian's source of information. Dewo was also the cause of Bian forcing me to see his family. He found out I was going to go with Ken from Dewo.
At that time Bian felt there was no hope. When he heard we broke up. Through Tasya and Aunt Lusi, Bian immediately arranges a meeting with his family.
"Sorry Orchid at that time I was a little crazy for forcing you to meet my family,"
"Yes, if it wasn't Tasya's house at the time. I'll also order a taxi even though I have to bother walking from Tasya's house to the gate,"
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In preparation of our products. Bian was the one who suggested that Natasha and I use the services of artists to endorse and invite them to the launching event.
At first Natasha and I objected but to Bian, the big fish used a big bait. It is impossible to fish for mackerel with worms.
If I started Miepa I don't have the capital yet, at the launch of our boutique seasons with the A&N brand. My finances and Natasha are in a good position.
Finally we speculated by inviting an artist. Tasya recognized us with Irene Laisaa, Selebgram and FTV artist. He is not a top artist but is quite famous for being predicted to be the next artist of the future. Most importantly we can afford it because the more famous it is the more expensive it is.
I also requested that Dion be present at the launch. He was unable to resist, forcing 'narrowing' the agenda to attend. For the sake of a potential executive producer, that's how he called me.
Bian initiated providing the building in the green hill housing. She has always supported A&N projects, Bian's behind-the-scenes involvement in the entertainment world helps to give the idea of packing events.
Bian and Rian's studio team also shot. Because I was tired of being jealous when Bian directed a beautiful model charming our clothing products.
"Do I have to photograph models every day to make you jealous, honey? Bian just teased me.
Dion's soon-to-be-released movie made his name famous. So proud of our region, a son of his county became an actor.
After three months of running with a busy drama. Finally today A&N launching, I invited Dian Bima's wife with her social friend, Aunt Melinda and her daughter, Laura as well as her influencer acquaintances, Mayor's wife and a guest from Natasha's relationship. Don't forget my old office friend.
The team that prepared the event managed to make the event run smoothly and according to our target. Our products sold out in an instant. Tania and Kira are busy with reseller requests on social media.
The arrival of Dion and Irene added to the audience's interest in our show. Local reporter coverage helped expand the news of A&N's boutique opening with its new product.
Tonight we celebrate our success at Cafe Black and White. The night is creeping up, all the comrades have gone home. I was left behind, Bian and Dewo who were playing online games with Danar. Bian sat down separately with the two of them.
"Congratulations, congratulations on your success today,"
"It's also because of your help, Brother Bian,"
"Yes, thanks to the hard work of all your teams, too, Orchid I want to ask you about our relationship,"
Bian took out something in his bag, A watch, "Can I now return it to its owner?"
I smiled shyly considering the history of the watch I sold in e-commerce, "Yes Brother Bian thank you for returning the watch,"
"Why is your face red, Orchid?"
"You know how I sold this watch,"
"From Cleo, he would often hunt for preloved items for high end products," Bian replied while putting a watch on my wrist.
"Yes, Brother. Sorry for selling it,"
"This watch is still the owner's destiny so I can buy it. May I say now you belong to me, Orchid maharani? I said I would fight for you.
I nodded, "Yes, Brother Bian,"
"Do you want to marry me, Orchid?"
Yes, Brother. I want to thank you for waiting this long,"
Bian smiled, His clear Netra exuded happiness.
"Dear, we're meant to be together. When will your family receive our family presence? they have asked the certainty of the day of application, Can not suddenly Orchid. All must clear the schedule on the day of application,"
"I'll talk to my parents first, Brother Bian,"
"Yes Orchid, when did you reintroduce me as a future husband to your parents?"
"After I explained to my parents yes, sister,"
"Well, after you talk to your parents. I'll come to them to talk about the meeting and the proposal,"
"Yes, Brother Bian,"
"Grand, I can't wait to see us together in marriage,"
"Me too, Brother,"
Bian's personal application is not done in a beautiful place but at one of the cafe tables. We've gone through the ups and downs of relationships. Now only the affirmation of nothing else becomes a hindrance.
I know three months is still too soon but the preparation of the proposal and the wedding takes more time.
I used to criticize a public figure who made a proposal but canceled. She is married to another man soon.
Now that I'm going through, it's too soon to judge others without knowing the problem. Not knowing what really happened.
Right now I have to prepare myself to tell my parents. Restore their trust in my choices.
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