Child Genius - Beyond Recollection
CHAPTER 44 ~ Special Gift ~

Celina and Kevin were sitting in front of the ruler, all eyes on the bride and groom.

"Both brides are ready, can we start ?" ask penghulu.

Celina trembled at the words of the father before her. Questions that he would not be able to answer. The girl bowed, trying to calm herself down. Her chest felt tight, not ready to start this event, the feeling of the girl being so unprepared.

"Wait a minute sir, I still want to feel the moments before this wedding" said Kevin.

Penghulu nodded giving both brides a chance to prepare themselves. It is also necessary for a wedding to run smoothly.

Many events occur because of the unpreparedness of both brides. Some fell unconscious, some escaped or the procession of Ijab Qabul is not smooth. Therefore, pengulu provides an opportunity for both brides to prepare themselves and even more mentally.

Celina turned her head to look at Kevin, for some reason waiting like this felt so excruciating for Celina. Kevin clasped Celina's cold hand. Looked at the beautiful girl in front of him.

"As this feels, it can take you to the wedding. It feels very happy, but this happiness feels not perfect. Because there are people who suffer from it" said Kevin then approached Celina, then kissed the girl's forehead, a clear circle dripping from the corner of the man's eyes.

Celina was silent, resignedly accepting all of Kevin's treatment.

"Perfect happiness is when we can feel happy together" Kevin said again.

Then hugged the girl tightly, all silently looking at the incident. Kevin hugged the girl for a long time like a person who wanted to part. Silence, like waiting for an unexpected event. Kevin let go of his embrace then stood up from the chair, stepping definitely towards the guest table.

As he promised, Kevin escorted the girl to sit in front of the ruler. And that promise has been fulfilled, but not Kevin who will undergo the marriage.

Kevin stood in front of Raffa, astonished by the attitude of his best friend. Kevin takes the boutonnieres tucked into his bridal suit. Then tucked the suit flowers in his best friend's black suit. Raffa doesn't understand what Kevin is doing.

"Go, Celina is waiting for you" Kevin said as he looked at Celina who had stood up from her chair looking at them.

"But" said Raffa who still did not understand.

Mr. Robby and Mrs. Rowenna looked at each other as well as the Melviano family. All the guests present looked at each other in wonder. Celina shed tears, while Raffa looked at the girl. How much he wanted to approach Celina but still hesitated against the intentions of his best friend.

Kevin nodded, as strongly as possible, trying to look tough for the hesitant man in front of him.

"Go, before I change my mind" he whispered with a bitter laugh.

"Don't forget to propose first" Kevin advised again and then pushed Raffa slowly.

Raffa looked at Celina who was also looking at him, slowly the man stepped hesitantly while looking back at Kevin. Seen as the man nodded once more, Raffa replied to Kevin's nod. Raffa began to move with certainty and more and more confident until finally arrived before the girl.

Celina looked at Raffa who arrived before her with eyes that were now glazed over. Raffa clasped the girl's hand, staring straight at her tent.

"Celina, will you marry me ? " ask the man.

Raffa's question was answered with her tears flowing slowly. Celina turned her head towards Kevin, the man nodded with a smile. Celina looked back at Raffa, the girl nodded with tears continuing to flow, Raffa hugged the girl.

"Thank you dear" Raffa replied.

An unexpected incident, Kevin let Raffa marry Celina without preparing anything. Mrs. Rowenna who was deeply moved by the incident, immediately approached. Taken off the ring she had tucked away and handed it to Raffa.

"This is the ring of the mother's family legacy hereditary, because mommy does not have a daughter then mommy will give it to the daughter-in-law mommy" said Ny. Rowenna, who was received hesitated by Raffa, while Celina shook her head.

"I don't deserve the mistress, wearing that precious relic ring" Celina said desperately trying to resist.

"Precious rings for someone who is also valuable are very worthy, right ?" answer Rowenna.

The madam stroked Celina's cheek, then turned to the ruler.

"Please marry them now sir" Rowenna said to the head of the head who was immediately replied with a nod.

Then the madam hugged Celina. The girl returned the embrace of the mistress who used to hate her so much. Mrs. Rowenna smiled and went back to her desk. Raffa looked at Celina with a smile, grabbing Celina's left hand tucking in her mother's gift ring.

An extraordinary event, ma'am. Rowenna took off her pride ring and gave it to an ordinary girl like Celina. All of the guests present looked at the incident with feelings.

The marriage started, everything went well. Celina was officially called Raffa, the man got an amazing gift from his best friend.

That precious gift is a joy that will be felt for the rest of his life. Raffa invites Celina to meet her parents, hugging both parents who have officially become her parents as well now.

Mrs Saltano congratulated them. Likewise with the Melviano family, although sad but mistress Melviano finally can accept the decision that has been chosen by his son to let Celina.

Because to them, Raffa is their son too.

"When is your turn Kevin ? Raffa has been twice, even if you haven't" said Ms Melviano.

Kevin just laughed down as his mother said that. In another spell, Keira looks at Kevin, the girl knows exactly how much Kevin loves Celina. And because of his love so great that made Kevin choose to make Celina happy by letting go with Raffa.

Seeing the man's sacrifice made Keira cry so sadly. A wedding event that should bring a happy atmosphere to everyone looks like a sad event for him.

Kevin looked around the room, looking for where Raffa and Celina were. But his eyes stopped, fixated on staring at Keira who was crying sadly looking at him. Keira, is a girl who understands very well how she feels. I understand how big the sacrifice is.

Kevin bowed, as a gentleman saw a girl crying certainly should not stay silent. The man stepped closer to Keira, the girl stood up from her chair, looking at Kevin with a sad look.

Suddenly the girl hugged Kevin.

"I don't carelessly hug men, you say I can hug my girlfriend or my loved ones" Keira said, still hugging Kevin.

The man was caught off guard by a girl in front of the crowd, looking back at his family who were looking with a smile. Alyssa laughed at Kevin's awkward expression.

The man who had gotten used to dealing with many girls now looked like a stunt. The man who since High School has been unfortunate crosswise over with Raffa conquers the girls now like a timid man.

"Well, but I'm not your girlfriend and I'm not the one who. "Kevin's words were interrupted because he wasn't sure of his own thinking.

"I once said that letting a loved one be happy with his choice is true love because it requires great sacrifice.

I said I've experienced it.

At that time I let you be happy with the people you love.

That's my sacrifice, I think that's my true love" Keira said, sobbing

Kevin was stunned, he had just taken off Celina. It does not mean that his heart will be empty. Right now the man only wanted to treat his heart wound. The still-injured heart was not ready to accept someone to occupy it.

Raffa and Celina came to them, the two families gathered. Alyssa hugged Celina, the girl felt a little sad for her brother, yet happy for Celina.

"The wedding ceremony has been completed we should all rest for the reception later tonight" said Kevin.

The man knew exactly the arrangement of this wedding, because he himself chose them all. Including the honeymoon package that he will now hand over to Raffa.

Raffa looked at Kevin with a view of a million meanings. The man also felt guilty for always seizing the girl he loved.

"I'm sorry, I'm too selfish. I took away all the girls you love" Raffa said as they chatted together on the hotel balcony.

"Yes, you're selfish" she replied, laughing.

Raffa bowed, Kevin said like that as if joking but all that is true. Raffa's expression immediately looked gloomy.

"But this time no, you didn't take anyone away from me. Because Celina was yours from the beginning.

Celina's heart was always yours, I never got it" Kevin said.

Kevin breathed heavily.

"From the beginning I never had her, never had her heart.

So there's nothing you take from me.

It is precisely I who is selfish and snatch your love if I keep forcing myself to marry Celina" explained Kevin.

"Thank you Kevin, thank you for being self-aware at the right time" Raffa laughed.

They laughed together, this time feeling different from when they fought over Jessica. Kevin feels he has Jessica, Raffa feels he has her. Both feel their rivals are selfish people, snatch people. And it continued to drag on until Kevin finally relented and left, choosing to continue his education abroad.

Kevin patted Raffa on the shoulder, calming his friend who still felt guilty.

"What about Keira ? I see she has a special feeling for you. While in the hospital he was very worried about your health" Raffa said.

"It's too early to think of a new love.

It's not that I close my heart, you don't be afraid.

But I don't want to make it as an escape from the disappointment of my heart.

Although I feel we are not so familiar, but still I do not want to make him hurt because it is too forced to accept his feelings" said Kevin.

"I just want you to consider it, I see she's a good girl just like you" Raffa said.

Kevin laughed at Raffa's praise but even so, the man also nodded in agreement, to Raffa's assessment of the girl. Kevin considered Keira to be a sincere girl.

Talking like that made them feel relieved. Very different from when the competition was. It ends with each other away. Although their feelings still love each other but to meet there is a sense of blockage.

Hate, disappointment and anger towards one another make them reluctant to meet despite the feeling of longing to enter their hearts.

That never-ending sense of rivalry finally ended here, when they met Celina who was standing in their midst.

"Rest, tonight is your wedding reception night, you have to look great for this special night" said Kevin advising the bride to rest.

Raffa laughs, feeling back to finding his best friend who used to always care for him. So is Kevin, while Celina is in treatment. Raffa is the one who cares about him the most.

They rest, preparing their stamina for Raffa's wedding reception. Kevin also invited people in Raffa's office, the average of their acquaintances were the same people.

Important people in the business world, plus friends who are also friends with them. The name of whoever is written on the invitation is still the same people he invited.

The wedding reception party went on very well. Celina appeared in a very beautiful wedding dress. Decorating the room in the ballroom looks very magnificent, Kevin chose all the best for both his loved ones.

That morning Raffa and Celina were getting ready to leave, Kevin's gift was not enough to just prepare for Raffa and Celina's wedding but also give them a honeymoon package.

Ozora and Tita were forced to be left to the Saltano family. Though Celina was planning to bring them over so as not to trouble the two old men. Mrs. Rowenna and Mr. Robby laughed at Celina's suggestion. Taking the kids on a honeymoon trip will only look strange.

Mrs. Rowenna insisted that Ozora and Tita stay at her house, and the grandmother was eager to play with her grandchildren.

They waved hands as they entered the airport door. This was not the first farewell for Celina and Ozora but it was the first time the girl had left her only son.

Raffa embraces his wife's shoulder with a smile as he sees how heavy Celina's steps are leaving their son.

"Why don't we just take them ? " question Celina was still trying to influence everyone's decision not to take them on that honeymoon trip.

"No Way. Listen baby, there will be a time when we invite them. After this we plan another tour with all the family, Ok" said Raffa while cupping Celina's face.

Celina finally relented, as she stepped up, not to mention the girl waving for the two children and parents who drove them to the airport.

The honeymoon gift that Kevin gave them was a honeymoon package for four days and three nights with a special dinner.

Raffa and Celina not only stay at the hotel but also at the Villa with private pool, enjoying a romantic dinner located on the beach, with views of the sunset and the waves.

In addition, they can also enjoy dinner on board with sea views while enjoying the sunset. A honeymoon package that will be very memorable and add happy memories together forever.

Celina looked at the sun that was about to sink through the window of the hotel. Unsatisfied the girl looked at the beautiful color bias in the sky. Raffa hugged the girl from behind putting her chin on Celina's boat.

"So serious looking at the sun to the point of forgetting the husband" said Raffa while kissing Celina's neck.

The girl dodged amusedly, Raffa immediately pulled Celina's hand, making the girl scatter into her arms. Looked at the face of the girl he had loved for seven years.

Slowly approaching, her lips touched Celina's lips. Making a gentle pull in Celina's lips, the girl's reflexes wrapped her hands around Raffa's back. Makes the man more excited.

Raffa further deepened his kiss, enjoying their tongue-in-cheek play. Gentle yet persevered despite their palpitations, their breaths hunting.

Slowly Raffa threw Celina into the bed, again smelling Celina's white neck. Next to Raffa's hand held Celina's hand, next to her again pulled the girl's kimono strap.

...Slowly, gently and surely, they begin to enjoy their first night of marriage....

...~ Connect ~...