Our Story: The Sudden Chancellery
78. Pinisi

The day that Gemma was waiting for finally came. The final trial of her divorce with Indra was finally finished already, with Viani's custody falling into her hands.

Mira, the former mother-in-law, had protested when she heard that Viani would be staying with Gemma, but there was nothing she could do because the law had fallen on the birth mother. No flaw was found to make Gemma lose Viani.

As soon as the trial was dissolved, Mira hurriedly came to Gemma.

“Women's basis ******! Did you bribe the judge to the point that everyone was on your side, huh?!”

“Of course that's not true,” replied Gemma with a flat face.

“You must be... You must be the judge's bribe! I will sue you! My son went to prison because of you! Now you want to take my grandson?” Mira took a swing by raising her hand and raising it.

Hap!

Before the hand landed on Gemma's cheek, the figure of Gala who had been a little far away from them suddenly was beside the woman, holding the hand that almost touched her lover's cheek.

“Why don't you just accept all this, Miss Suteja? Accept with grace that your child has done wrong to Gemma and also in the eyes of the law. No matter how you try to cover it up, all of it will only embarrass yourself.”

“Basic snot boy! How dare you talk to me like that?! You forgot that I—“

“Your brother, Mr Irfan, who is that general? You forget that because of the Indra case, your brother is also being highlighted?”

Mira's chest looks like a kembis when Gala slaps her in the face with that fact. Gala and Gemma looked at him alternately with emotion and widened eyes, as if to get out of place.

“Conspiracy.. This is definitely a conspiracy! You guys cheated first! You must be cheating first so Indra replies to you!”

“So what you think, Miss Suteja. You could have accused us of not-nots to deny this fact. If you educate your child well to know how to treat his wife, then Gemma will never sue for divorce. Gemma no longer needs to prove her loyalty in front of you, because you've seen it for yourself for 15 years!”

The woman still did not give up and continued to berate Gemma in the middle of the parking lot. His index is still fixed right on the flat face of Gemma who seemed to invite Mira to continue judging him.

“Stop, Aunt!” finally Gemma spoke. Stop Gala who is still protecting her. “One more time I heard Aunt accusations, I will sue you!”

Mira's hand slowly descended towards her place, beside her body, her expression still tense, even with her gaze as if ready to skin Gemma to death.

But the 33-year-old is not afraid. He looked back at the mother-in-law calmly without any trepidation at all. “Be a good person, then I will let Viani keep visiting you and consider you as Omanya.”

“Arrrghhh!!”

After a great growl, Mira walked away from Gemma's presence with annoyed steps. Gala and Gemma just looked at the desperate woman with a watchful look, just in case she would come back and hurt Gemma.

“You're not pa-pa?” Gala stroked Gemma's arm gently.

“All is over,” says Gemma with a sigh of relief.

“Iya. All done, Honey.”

“I did not feel better at all,” response Gemma without returning Gala's gaze. “Heavy parts for Viani.”

“Definitely, Dear. But so that Viani does not feel too sad, we take her often visit Papanya.”

“You do not mind if later we will always visit Mas Indra?”

Gala's lip corners are gently curved. “I'm not here to replace him in Viani's heart, honey. I'm here for you and Viani because I love you guys. I might not be able to prove how great my dear is to Viani, but for you, I will be willing to do anything. Including if I have to meet many times with Indra for Viani.”

“Totally?”

“When did I lie? Do I sound dreadful?”

“Banget!” actually not really. Gemma was so smart to cover up her feelings that she blushed at the man's words. Gala touched it right in her heart, making her touched and trembling from feeling loved.

Gala laughed and pinched Gemma's nose in a fit of anxiety. “Today is long enough for you and Viani. It's time for you to take a break."

...***...

Two weeks later…

Gemma and Viani are picked up by Gala heading somewhere. Reportedly, Niko held a birthday party for Erika in the form of enjoying the sunset and dinner on a luxury Pinisi boat. The day before, Gemma and Viani had bought Erika a gift of a lady's bag that she had wrapped in a large paper bag.

“Why do I have to be weeks later?” ask the curious Gemma. “But the necklace has been purchased from lama.”

“The empty schedule is new boat rental today, Gem,” Gala replied slowly.

They are now in the bay of Jakarta, on a small boat that picks them up to the ship in question, which is a bit away from the position of the dock.

This time, they are discussing Niko who bought Erika an expensive necklace that is so beautiful, which is planned to be given today, on a boat that has been rented while enjoying the beautiful sunset that afternoon.

“Not expecting anyway. Niko doesn't look romantic. Once romantic, buset, extravagant,” said Diana who still with her mouth so spontaneous. “Hopefully if my son bini, can get a romantic guy like Niko pas big later. Don't like his Father, memble.”.

“Men who love interest will lose the same who love transfer,” reply Febri do not want to lose. “Your new home, your new car, the house I bought. Yesterday I bought a ring. I'm lacking what la—“

Viani's eyes grew as Diana blatantly kissed Febri on the lips. Eleven-twelve with his wife, the man lightly greeted Diana's lips for a few seconds, no matter who witnessed them.

“TANTEE! OM! MY EYES STAINED!!”

Gala rolled her eyes panted. “There's little boy woy!”

“Makanya marry! The girl next to you is single, live capped.”

Febri successfully made a red tinge on Gemma's face. While Gala beside him was just silent, not giving the slightest response to his friend who was so friendly with his wife.

Gala's rather different temperament has actually been felt by Gemma since last week. But the woman thought that this was a normal thing and did not bother her much. Until today, Gemma only realized that Gala's attitude had gone too cold.

Shortly after, their small ship docked to the stern of the ship. They climbed one by one, starting Febri first, then followed by Diana, Gala, Viani, last Gemma. The day has shown almost 4 pm, and the sunlight still looks so hot.

They all split up after getting on board.

In the kitchen, Gemma could see the chefs cooking for dinner. But his attention then turned to the sound of people who were sound check on the top deck of the ship. Intrigued, Gemma intends to go upstairs, but Diana then calls Gemma.

“Temenin I relax first here,” said Diana who has been sitting on one of the chaise sofas scattered throughout the deck under the bridge. “Enak really wind sorenya.”

Next to Diana, had sat the engrossed Viani looking around.

“Gue is fine, Di. I'm now working, so tutor to teach kids to play guitar with piano in his music course Om Dante. In August, I also started college.”

“Wah, I heard him.” Diana sighed and stared at the rosy floor. “Lo has been through a lot of heavy things. I feel really guilty, actually. I wasn't there for you. What kind of cement I am in—“

“Sstt! Be done! You know what I am, Di. What happened was not your fault at all. And I'm so sincere about this. If there is no problem, I will not be able to escape from Indra. I also will not be able to be this free path lo on.”

Diana draped her wind-blown hair and smiled at Gemma. “Gue really want to see you happy, Gem.”

“Gue happy now, In..”

“But your face cannot be flat if you are happy again. Tell me, you're thinking what?”

Gemma took a deep breath and looked at her toenails. “Just wait for the less certain anyway.”

“Clearly? Wh who? Gala?”

Gemma nodded slowly. “Sampe now he's not moving. I think he's too busy working with him. I rarely call, rarely pick up. How do I feel this time?”

Diana nodded. He understood Gemma's feelings and the woman knew from the beginning when she saw Gala and Gemma coming, impressed that there was a distance between them. “But he didn't leave you right?”

“Entahlah. I've been married, Di. I'm not sure if he really loves me. I mean, look at me! There are many out there who are much better than me. I am a widow, I have children. I am a former person! It must be beautiful at first, but try for two more years. How's it? Honestly, I'm afraid of being left out again. Betrayed again. It hurts so much.”

Diana was so speechless hearing Gemma's words this time. He nodded in understanding with Gemma's feelings, but he himself could do nothing.

Fear is so natural, so real. Gemma has been left behind by the father, making the trauma will be left bigger and more entrenched. From his voice alone, it has been heard once that his best friend will be sick and shaken once again if until Gala leaves him.

There was nothing Diana could do but sit next to Gemma and hold her hand, trying to calm the woman's heartache as much as she could. Even the light of the sun that was slowly falling was unable to change the mood of the overcast Gemma.

Half an hour later, Gemma, who was struggling with her social media in an autopilot state, was shocked when Febri was suddenly nearby. “Di, Gem. Come aboard. Erika's birthday event is about to start.”

They also boarded the top deck of the ship. There are several chaise sofas and chairs that have been provided.

In front of them is available live acoustic music consisting of two guitars and cajons, as well as a microphone that has been set perfectly.

But, wait. Why are the band members all bule?

Romantic music was soft, along with the emergence of Niko, Erika, Gala and Viani from below. The figure of Gala who was hit by the beautiful sun that afternoon made Gemma could not turn away. But it is also what makes Gemma more self-aware that the place may not be on the Gala side.

That guy is too beautiful. Like a dream that runs in human form.

Surely, he was more suited to the woman he was matched with.

Next to his heart had tried to convince him that Gala would not leave him. He has done a lot to be with Gemma. But trauma is what always makes him think negatively.

Gemma's heart rages on as she sees Paul and his wife Felix and his wife Mona and her husband plus 3 different people she's never seen before. A pair of middle-aged men and women, followed by an extremely beautiful woman.

It can be concluded, if the woman is the child of the couple. The woman follows her parents who come to Gala and Paul. Each gave a kiss on Gala's cheek. Gemma's blood pressure suddenly rose as the woman's lips landed on Gala's cheeks.

Not strong with jealousy, Gemma covered it with a question. “Ngapain family Gala is here too, Nik?” gemma asked Niko who was standing right next to Erika.

“Gue invited. Our family is very close, Gem.”

Gemma just remembered that their family is very close. Febri, Niko and Gala were best friends since infancy, everyone knew that.

“Mama,” call Viani. “The Mbak kiss Om Gala?” he asked with an unsettled expression.

Gemma did not have time to answer, the MC who is a bule also started the event. The chants of happy birthday songs and romantic songs became an introduction to their activities that afternoon. Erika looked so happy when the necklace they had chosen together was embedded in her neck.

They are a perfect family. Niko, Erika, Vincent and Vina look very harmonious and make everyone envious.

The show was just for a moment. Within an hour, the cake cut, gift-giving and photos were done. But the Caucasians are still cool singing romantic songs that make the atmosphere of the sunset so impressed so syahdu.

All the couples around Gemma have approached each other. But there was not the slightest sign that Gala would come to him.

The sultry Gemma headed straight to the bar counter to ask for a beer. The bartender immediately gave Gemma what she asked for and the woman immediately sipped the drink a few sips.

In order to avoid looking at the couples, Gemma focused her attention on Viani who was sitting next to Vincent and the foreign woman.

They talked quite intensely. Viani looked unhappy at the woman. His forehead shriveled even more as the woman suddenly laughed. The boy obviously didn't like him.

The melodious voice of the vocalist when singing the song A Thousand Years immediately stole the attention of everyone.

And at that moment, Gemma saw the figure of Gala standing in the middle while holding a purple velvet box.

“Preview everything. Today, before God and all those who are here, I want to make an announcement. I'll get someone married right at this sunset and on this deck,” said the man in a white shirt whose arm was rolled up next to mine.

Butbut wait. Gala's gaze wasn't on Gemma at all. In fact, those eyes were focused towards the horde of women.

The Hells!

What exactly is going on? Gemma gulped down all the beer in her glass and returned it to the bartender. He picked up his bag and cell phone and got ready to go down to the bottom deck. If you can go home!

“I have to kneel huh?” ask Paul and his wife again. The cheeked man then knelt down and opened the box.

Even though he's emotional, Gemma can what? Gala single, she's free to choose who she's going to apply for!

Of course, the sight made him unable to bear it. Gemma flipped her body away from the venue. The flat shoes that he wears will soon touch the first rung of the stairs. But his movements stopped the moment he heard a sentence.

“Viani, will you be Om's son?”

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