14 February
CHAPTER 12

"You haven't fixed the date of your engagement yet?" tanya Ratri, Fay's mother while smearing a piece of fresh bread with peanut butter favorite of her eldest daughter.

It has been a month since Kendra proposed to her daughter, Kendra and Fay have not said the date of their engagement, it makes Ratri a little anxious about the relationship. "You're the same Kendra's not in trouble, right?"

Fay shakes. "No, ma'am. We're fine." He sipped a glass of milk, then "Last night we re-match our holiday schedule, and just met in July," he replied. "So the possibility of his proposal in July" he began to eat bread made by his mother.

Adikara who had listened to the chat of his wife and eldest son, while checking his work documents also gave his comments. "You're so busy, shouldn't you just get married?"

"Mama Ajeng, please make an official application event, Dad," replied Fay.

"But isn't it too long? Not gonna set your wedding date yet?" tanyanya back.

"It's okay, Dad. We enjoyed the process, after all this was a once-in-a-lifetime event so it had to really mature the show," replied Fay, he grabbed his bags and books on the table, then he said goodbye to his parents.

Fay and Kendra enjoyed all the engagement preparations, almost two weeks after Kendra returned to Jogja to help Fay prepare for their engagement. They themselves choose the invitation design, place up to EO for their special day.

The next day, Kendra and her extended family come to Fay's residence to officially propose to Fay. Fay's parents warmly welcomed Kendra and her family, and invited them to come in.

Kendra couldn't help but feel happy when she saw her future wife in a beautiful kebaya, walking closer to her by inter by Bude Jum, then Fay graciously sat down between his parents.

''The more days, Fay the more beautiful huh?'' whispered Ajeng. "So she's fine, Ken!"

"Surely, I love Fay" she replied.

After Fay sat down with his parents, then the MC opened the application event by saying welcome and thanking the presence of all parties who have attended the event

Without feeling Kendra shed her tears, she was very grateful to be met by women as good as Fay who patiently continued to accompany her for four years of their love journey. 'Your fay is the most beautiful thing my life has ever seen'

The atmosphere turns into a tense atmosphere when the MC allows Kendra to propose to Fay in front of her parents directly.

Kendra stood facing Fay's parents. " Bismilbornrahmanirrahim, Assalamualaikum Warahmatullahi Westarakatuh. The pinisibels, cassephan, and attendees all kulo respect. Kula lan sak outgo lan rawuh dateng mriki minangka niatipun nyuwun princess panjenenengan dados kulo's wife," he said steadily.

Kendra smiled and sighed with relief when her proposal was received by Fay and her family, then the event of giving a cord of love in the form of a handover and a ring. Kendra's extended family gives offerings as a symbol that Kendra is able to support Fay's life when married later, the contents of the session vary from Fay's personal needs to food, and the contents of, all Ajeng who prepare specifically for the prospective son-in-law.

After handing over the ceremony, the event continued with the ring exchange process.

With a happy smile Ajeng put the ring and necklace to Fay's fingers and neck. "Congratulations, dear" Ajeng kissed and hugged Fay warmly. "You'll be your mama's son."

"Thank you, mah." Fay is very happy and grateful to get a prospective mother-in-law as good as Ajeng.

Then proceed from Ratri who pairs the ring to Kendra's ring finger. "Congratulations, Ken. Good luck until your wedding day."

Kendra grabbed Ratri's hand, then kissed her, "Aamiin, thank you, mah."

Completed the ring exchange event, followed by a meal and introduction between families to familiarize two large families.

Kendra grabs Fay's hand, she leads him to the photo booth. "We took a picture of the two first yuk," he asked.

Fay nodded, according to following Kendra to the photo booth in the courtyard of her residence. They not only take pictures using because of the photographer, but also with their respective mobile phones and directly they uploaded on social media with a caption, one step closer.