Love Lanterns
CHAPTER 62 ”I Say Love”

Tonight is the anniversary of Mr. Robert and Ms. Siska, the show is simple, just pray and have dinner together attended by their close family and close friends. For a long time they had not held an event like this, for some reason, seeing Nathan who had found his happiness, Siska's mother was eager to celebrate it even though it was simple.

Ayunda comes with Mama Mira, they're picked up by Nathan, who tonight looks different than usual. Her smile continued to be painted on her handsome face, of course, this was because Ayunda had accepted her proposal.

Nathan arrives earlier than he promised to pick up Ayunda, he arrives early on purpose, to meet Mama Mira, ask permission from his future father-in-law to propose to Ayunda, this time in front of Mama Mira.

"Ma, let's go alone if Mas Nath..." Ayunda who spoke with Mama Mira stopped her speech when she saw Nathan was sitting sweetly in the family room.

"Mas, Rara doesn't know that Mas has come" Ayunda approaches Nathan.

Nathan stared in awe at Ayunda's appearance, her little girl looked different today, she wasn't wearing a hat as usual, but rather wrapped around a ribbon to cover her former surgery. The simple dress that Ayunda wears is very compatible with her hair.

"You're so pretty tonight Ra" Nathan said after he hit Ayunda.

"Depart now" take Ayunda.

Instead of stepping away, Nathan knelt on one leg in front of Ayunda. "Ayunda Tiara, will you still be Nathan Adhipramana's wife" Nathan proposes for the second time. This time there was a pair of rings in front of him that Nathan showed. The ring was ordered by Nathan a few days ago when they went to the Galaxy and only this afternoon was it taken.

Nathan had previously intended to propose to Ayunda tonight. But due to the fear of losing Ayunda, Nathan proposed to her this afternoon without her engagement ring, which is why she wanted to repeat it again.

Ayunda looked at Mama Mira who was smiling happily, Mama Mira nodded at her giving her blessing. "Yes, Rara wants to" he replied.

Nathan stood up and put the ring in Ayunda's sweet finger, the ring was initialed NA taken from the first name of the two of them, and decorated with diamonds encircling the letters NA. Not much different ring that paired Ayunda on Nathan's finger, both written NA there, just plain without diamonds.

Mama Mira got out of the car first, followed by Ayunda and Nathan last. They were greeted by Siska's mother directly. "Thank you for coming, baby" Siska's mother hugged Ayunda. "Congratulations Ma'am" said Ayunda. "You call Mama now, like Nathan" asked Siska. Ayunda nods in affirming Siska's mother's request.

Now he turns to Mama Mira. "Thank you Jeng" the two hugged. "Congratulations Mama Mira" replied.

Siska's mother invited them in. There was already Kevin and Doctor Erick sitting both not far from the entrance. They can see Ayunda who came with Mama Mira and Nathan who never let go of his hand grip on Ayunda.

"Sister Kevin, Doctor Erick" Ayunda said as she passed them.

"Ayunda" "Tiara" answered the two almost simultaneously.

Mama Mira who heard him chuckled "You're compact" he said making others laugh.

"I think the show is inside, it turns out that it's crowded in front" Mr. Robert said. "Let's go in, let's start, it looks like everyone is here" continued Mr. Robert.

Now they will enjoy dinner, after the main event wishes happiness and health for Mr. Robert and Ms. Siska. They sat together at the big table that Mother Siska had prepared for today's event. While waiting for the waiter to serve their food they talked.

Kevin stood up to Nathan when he heard his papa's voice coming to greet him in front. "Mas, take care of Ayunda and I will take care of Aunt Mira" Kevin whispered to Nathan who nodded in understanding. "Alright" Nathan replied when he saw his brother Anthony coming.

Nathan has also discovered other crimes committed by Anthony, including the attempted murder of Ayunda. He is gathering strong evidence to report it to the authorities.

Nathan doesn't care even if it's his own brother, for him the one who has committed the crime must accept his punishment. He's been asking Papa Robert and Kevin, both in favor, and Kevin's even helping him find evidence. Nathan is quite grateful, although Ayunda now chooses to be with him, but Kevin as his sister does not mind it, he can accept Ayunda who will be his sister-in-law, not his life partner.

"I'm sorry, I'm late" Anthony said as he stood next to Mr. Robert.

"Sit down An, you're not too late, we're just about to start dinner" replied Mr. Robert asking his sister to sit down.

Anthony was sitting near Mr. Robert, the chair was already prepared for him. He looked at everyone present, sitting opposite to Siska's mother who was next to Nathan. So shocked was Anthony when he saw that sitting next to Nathan was Ayunda and Mama Mira, the women he wanted so much first. Next to Mama Mira there is Doctor Erick and Doctor Anggara at the end who is dealing with Mr. Robert.

Anthony turned to look next to him there was Kevin his son, then there was Wulan's sister Siska and her husband and Dariel. She smiled at everyone, whom Kevin believed was a forced smile.

The waiter has served all the food that Mother Siska prepared for tonight's event.

"Well, before we start dinner there is something I want to say, not me but my son" said Mr. Robert who immediately noticed everything.

Nathan didn't understand what his father meant, "I pa?" ask Nathan.

"Yes, is there nothing you want to explain tonight?" Siska's mother spoke while holding Nathan's ring.

From the beginning Siska's mother was astonished to see Nathan wearing a ring, the thing her son disliked the most. No need to ask, Siska's mother had found her answer, as she saw Ayunda wearing the same ring as Nathan.

Nathan understood Siska's mother's intention of touching her ringtone. "Akhh yes I just want to announce that Ayunda and I are engaged" Nathan said. He grabbed the hand of Ayunda who was wearing the same ring as him and then showed it to everyone present.

"This is a special gift at the anniversary of Mama and Papa Nath" said Ms Siska and congratulated Ayunda and Nathan.

"So when are you getting married?" ask Mr. Robert.

"Fastly Pa" replied Nathan. "Didn't you love?" Nathan asks Ayunda for support.

Ayunda could only smile and nod her head, a sign confirming Nathan's question. He's not ready for this, and there's Kevin and Erick, the two guys who also stopped in his heart.

All three were valuable to Ayunda, but he had to choose from all three, and Nathan was chosen as the winner. His heart chose a good brother who had been fighting for his love. The brave man asked Papa Richard directly.

"Richad must be happy there right now" said Mr. Robert.

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