
"Safira Almaya, will you marry me? Spend the rest of your life with me? And age with me?" arselo asked Safira, holding Safira's hands.
Before giving an answer, Sapphira looked at the people who were there, as if she asked them for their blessing, including Abizar's parents. After he saw everyone there nod he agreed.
"Yes, I want to, El." Safira answered while nodding her head. Mas Abi, although now I have received love from Arselo, but I also still love you because you are not a person who can be replaced by anyone, you are a different person. However, you both sincerely love me and you also already have a certain place in my heart. Thank you for teaching me the meaning of appreciating someone.
Yes, however, Abizar was the first to have taught him about sincerity. Sapphira knew that Arselo was not Abizar, and vice versa. They were different people, not Sapphira not appreciating Abizar, nor making Arselo his successor. He was sincere to live life with her, and to continue his delayed dream.
Arselo breathed a sigh of relief after he heard Safira's reply, "Thank you, Sapphira. I'm happy to hear that, I can't promise you happiness, but I will keep trying to keep you and the kids happy" she said.
"We're very happy to hear that, Fira. Congratulations, now we're not gonna worry about you and the kids, there's El's gonna take care of you later." Ni Eti said while hugging Safira he was so happy when Arselo said that he planned to propose to Safira today
"Thank you, Ni. Are you guys working together to get all this ready?" safira asked them.
Arselo smiled, "I'm sorry, because I've been quieting you for a few days. I didn't mean to do it, it's just that when I think of you I always lose concentration" Arselo said.
Sapphira asked, "Am I bothering you so much?"
Arselo quickly rejected Safira's words, "No, Fira. It's not like that, maybe because I love you too much, so I always lose focus when I think of you."
Sapphira smiled at Arselo's words, she did not expect that Arselo would think like that. Arselo has always been a father figure for his children, but he only thinks if it is his duty as a parent only.
After the impromptu proposal was completed, they continued by cutting cakes and eating together. The atmosphere there was so crowded, the children were no less happy when they knew if both parents would get married and would live together.
"Oma, is that really what Aunty said earlier? Mama and Dad are going to live together after marriage?" qirani asked enthusiastically.
"Of course, honey. Is Brother happy?" Madam Sita asked as she rubbed Qirani's face gently.
Qirani nodded her head, "I'm glad to hear it, Oma. Later I, Abang Day, Abang Rai, and Adek Divya do not need to go far if they miss Papa," he replied quickly.
Madam Sita and Mr. Ardan smiled at the reply from their granddaughter.
"Yes, later on Brother, Brother, and Adek will not be lonely anymore, there will be Papa El," said Pak Bambang who was approved by Bu Resti.
"Son El, thank you for loving Divya. Even though you are not her real father, but she can be so close to you," said Bu Resti who saw Divya being spoiled on Arselo's lap.
Arselo smiled, he turned his gaze away from Divya to answer Bu Resti's words, "No, Ma'am. I'm grateful that you've allowed me to be Divya's extended father." Arselo turned his attention to the baby girl again as she began to whine.
Mr. Bambang and Bu Resti smiled at Arselo's words, they were very relieved when they found out if Arselo would propose to Safira. Yes, Arselo also asked them for permission to invite the woman who became the mother of his three children, for whatever reason, Sapphira had been their son-in-law.
Thank you, Lord. You have given me a great trial, if I had chosen to abort my first womb, I might never have felt what I now feel. I may never meet good people and appreciate me, who love me and are sincere with me.
Safira kept watching the family. All who were there, were now his own family, for Sapphira they were good people who were very sincere in loving him and also protecting him, for Sapphira, he was so grateful to have met good people like them.
"Fira, why are you daydreaming?" ask Arsela who knows if Sapphira just silence and pay attention to the people who are there.
"I'm happy, Doc. I never dared to dream like this before, you know for yourself how difficult I used to be." Safira laughs remembering when they were in the village first.
Arselo now dared to stare at Safira blatantly, he no longer just stole a glance anymore.
"Ehemm, Ma, it looks like we need to speed up Arselo's wedding date" Mr Ardan told Mrs Sita.
Lady Sita was astonished, she looked at the husband, "Papa why?"
"No." Mr. Ardan pointed with his chin towards Arselo who was continuing to look at Safira's face to make him misbehave.
Lady Sita nodded in agreement with her husband's words to directly determine the date of Arselo and Sapphira's marriage.
"Excuse me everyone!" Madam Sita asked for attention from the people who were gathering there.
"Nini, Bu Resti and Mr. Bambang, we previously wanted to ask you for permission. What if we just set the date for the wedding?" lady Sita asked everyone who was there.
Sapphira was quite surprised by the narration of Mrs Sita, she did not expect that her wedding date would be determined now.
"How about Fira, would you agree if we set the date for her wedding now?" asked Bu Resti who was sitting in the chair next to Safira.
"Is it going to be that fast, Mom?" ask Safira.
"We're up to you, son," replied Bu Resti.
Sapphira was confused herself, she did not know what to do.
"Fira, you don't have to feel burdened. I'm ready to wait until you're ready to marry me" said Arselo, who saw Safira as agitated.
Sapphira smiled at Arselo's words, she did not expect that Arselo would talk like that, but she also felt pity and unease if Arselo had to come back to wait for him.
"Thank you, El. I decided to follow my mother's advice. What do you think, Mama?" Safira asked Lady Sita.
"Do you really not mind if we decide?" Madam Sita asked again because she was worried that Sapphira felt forced.
"No, Ma. I will follow your advice," Safira answered confidently making Arselo develop his smile. Of course he is happy, who is not happy if his happy day is fast.
"Well, since Sapphira has agreed, what if the marriage is on the title in three weeks?" asked Mr. Ardan for their opinion.
Everyone stared at Sapphira, including the children, and turned to her.
While Sapphira himself felt embarrassed because in the eyes of many people. Embarrassedly, he nodded his head, "Yes. I'm willing," Safira replied quietly, but it made Arselo's heart flowery.
"Thank you, Fira." Arselo spoke again.
"Yes, equally, El," Safira replied with a bow.
After that, everyone said goodbye to their homes. Arselo also drove Safira and the children to his house, while Ni Eti had gone home with Caca in another car.