Our Story: The Sudden Chancellery
79. Will You's…

“Viani, will you be Om's son?”

Gemma blinked slowly, then turned her body slowly. He originally thought Gala was kneeling before the woman. But after he noticed, Gala was on her knees right in front of Viani. Because of the effect of jealousy, his brain could not properly process all the events that he should be able to guess easily.

It was clear from where Gemma was standing that the little girl was gaping in shock. A few seconds his body pecked, then swiggled wrongly. “A-what does Om mean? Ihh.kok so same Viani the hell who asked!"

Gala smiled, she looked at Viani meaningfully and displayed the contents of the box to Viani. The man took out a piece of paper from his pants pocket and read it in front of everyone.

“Viani. I am the same Mama Gemma used to be a couple separated because of circumstances. Even after 15 years passed, my feelings for her did not change, but it got deeper and more painful because I could not have.

When the opportunity came, I immediately greeted him with enthusiasm. Then I realized that there was you there.

At first I was just in love with your mother. I don't think about you at all. But after these few months I entered more into your life, I realized that I cannot be selfish by just loving Gemma alone.

One thing I read after getting to know you more deeply, is that Gemma will do anything for you. Mama you don't want to lose you, Vi. And I'll be the meanest person in the world if I dare to separate you.

If you were separated, I wouldn't be able to imagine how much Gemma's life would be ruined. I don't want to force him to love me in such a situation.

I have only been in your life for a few months now. Although I am not new to your mother's life, I am still a stranger to you. I know that and I am self-aware.

Since I love all of Gemma, I must love you. And I fell in love with your mama more than ever, because she had you. He's complete because of you, Vi, and I don't want to ruin it.

I will not ask you to stay away from Papa Indra. He is your father. And you are also intact because of Papa Indra.

If you want to keep calling me ‘Om’, I do not pa-pa, because that position is not for me. But I want to be in your life. When Papa Indra is not next to you, let me be the place you lean on for a while, to protect and take care of you. After that, when you don't need me anymore, I'm ready to move away, Vi…

I just want a little space in your heart for me.

In front of all my family and friends…

Lunaviani Suteja... Want yes, so Om's son?”

Viani's mouth was wide open when the question was repeated by Gala. He sought the mother who turned out to be almost out of that place. Her mother's eyes looked teary.

The man showed me the box he was holding. There were two golden rings that shone beautifully and glittered in the afternoon sunlight. One looks like a cute ring typical of teenagers, the other there is a magnificent solitaire ring with a diamond in the middle.

“This one is for Mama, Om?” whispered Viani. “Padalaah if Om nglamar Mama directly, Viani does not mind really. Mama also must have said ‘mau’.”

“That's not what Om wants, Vi. Om wants all Om family to know you and love you like Om and Mama Gemma love you. Compared to us, you are more important.Om want you to be recognized by everyone, complete one package, not just Gemma aja.”.

Viani's lips spontaneously curled in a smile full of haru, her tears dripping down inexorably. Even in the Suteja family, Viani was never treated this special. His heart was so touched by Gala's entire effort. She saw that her mother had moved blue from far away. If so, he might refuse again.

No longer wasting any time, the girl nodded and handed her hand to be pinned the ring by Gala.

“Thank you, Vi..”

Viani rushed straight over, hugging Gala tightly.

All the women on the deck shed tears upon hearing Gala's statement and how the child opened up to the father-to-be. Including Niko who could not hold back her tears that came dripping. Erika laughed in her tears as she rarely saw her husband cry. “You cry...”

Niko welcomes the tissue from the wife. “I love you, Er.”

“Love you too,” whispered Erika.

Gala and Viani both broke their arms and wiped away each other's tears. The two people who are like father and son gather all their common sense to be able to stand firm.

There's still one more thing Gala has to do.

“Om, time to come Mama,” whispered Viani.

...***...

Gala and Viani both broke their arms, then wiped away each other's tears.

The man stood up, closed the ring box and straightened his body. The little girl beside him could feel how nervous Gala was at the moment. A cold sweat the size of corn seeds adorned his forehead despite the gentle sea breeze.

He looked at Viani once more to ask in silence. Nodding Viani confirmed everything, making Gala more confident to approach the idol who had been waiting there.

Gemma was still standing in place, watching that the seconds Gala used to come to her felt so long.

“Gala.

“You don't know what it's like waiting 15 years.”

“You don't think I know?”

Gala speechless.

“Not only you who suffer in waiting that even seems so impossible.”

“But now it is not impossible. It's real, Gem.

Gala lowered her head, opened the velvet box she was holding and displayed it to Gemma as she grabbed the woman's left hand and gently stroked it.

“Gemma Aruna Francius. I’ve been waiting you for so long. I love you, maybe you don't know how big. But clearly, now I want you to know, that you're the woman I want to be my partner for life.

I asked Viani ahead of you because I knew you wouldn't be able to survive without Viani. Because I decided to love you completely, and you're whole because of Viani.

You don't have to be afraid of my family. They have all accepted you completely, and so has Viani. You will be loved, you will be loved. My family is not like Aunt Mira or your father. We are a family that is compact and appreciative of each other.

Let me take care of you and be your life partner. I don't know what tomorrow will be like, I can't promise much considering the life journey you went through before is much harder. I know that your biggest fear is abandonment. But trust me Gem, it's the last thing I want to do to you.

We may fight, we will have different opinions, we will also blame each other and argue because many things including Viani or when the child has started to walk with a guy. We'll have a fair fight between the couple. But we will also experience sweet things together. If we love each other properly, I guarantee, that our lives will be more sweet than bitter things.

Let me be there when you're tired. Allow me to be a crutch for you and a backrest when you're in trouble. I'll keep you company, until your heart's wounds heal. Instead, I beg you to stay by my side. I need you because I love you, not me because I need to.

So... Gemma... Will you marry me and spend the rest of your life with me?”

Oh my God, this is finally happening too.

Gemma's heart was again enveloped in a day that made her feelings mixed. Gemma is no longer able to withstand the pressure of tears that had previously dried up.

He nodded his head, pulled Gala in his arms and he cried on the man's chest so happily. His trembling body was immersed in the tall body of Gala.

“I love you, Gem,” whispered Gala to him while gently tucking his forehead. “Give me your finger..”

Gemma unraveled her embrace from Gala and gave her hand to the man. Gala is also not a waste of time. The ring finger of Gemma fell and soon she put the ring until it coiled up perfectly adorning the fingers of the woman of her dreams.

“Thank you, Gemma.”

It's official! Gemma received Gala's proposal!

The woman was crying in happiness. He could no longer speak, for there was not a single word that could describe the sense he had right now. He was too loving, too dear to the man. Today, he allowed his heart to break once more, to come back to believing in that commitment.

As if bewitched with the happiness of Gemma and Gala, the men to float kisses and hug their respective partners are no exception elders. Everyone is happy for Gemma and Gala.

The man again kissed Gemma. He lifted Gemma's body and twisted it happily until the woman laughed cheerfully, as well as being frightened and asking to be taken down. His heart cheered happily. The cells of his body seemed to be reuphoric with lively.

Indeed, there were many happy days in Gala's life. But today, Gemma just wrote down an additional list of happy days belonging to the man with his ink and with his own love.

Viani arrives, joining Gala and Gemma. Gala held them together so tightly as if there was no tomorrow. “You are my life now. Thank you for thanking me in your life.”

Gala smiled broadly at the two women. Dimples in hers add charisma so perfectly and make Gemma admire him even more.

“By the way, who is that girl?” asked Gemma who remembered her curiosity earlier. “He why was cipika cipiki with you?”

Obviously Gemma and Viani are confused. The woman who was so beautiful suddenly came so affectionately and familiarly holding Gala's hand, even kissing her cheek. Of course it all feels strange, because Viani just used to see Gala acting attentively to Gemma, not to other women.

“So Who the hell is this Mommy, Om? How to kiss Om?”

The middle-aged man and woman and Sesembak spontaneously giggled slowly. “My name is Joseph Ardius, and this is my wife Arni. My mother is my son, her name is Ilana Ardius. I am Omnya Gala from her late mother's side. While Opa Paul there, is Omnya Gala from the father's side.”

“Kenalin, Ilana Ardius, cousin ‘Papa’ Gala,” said Ilana thrust her hand, which was greeted clumsily by Viani for having mistaken her.

Viani squinted her eyes when she found that there was actually a slight resemblance between Joseph and Gala. The slender eyes and the yellow skin were from the Ardius clan, while the deep dimples were from the Aditya clan. Incredible indeed, one good looking family all. Among those on the deck of the ship, only he and Gemma were slightly Caucasian. But having a noble face does not mean they are classified as beautiful, Viani is aware of exactly that.

“So... All here family Om Gala?” ask Viani.

Diana nimbrung, “except Om Febri, Om Niko, Aunt Erika, and this beautiful Aunt Diana.”

“Yee, pede!” exclaim Erika.

“Abis nobody muji me.”

“Iyain aja, Auntie pretty,” said Viani who immediately made Diana blush. The girl immediately pulled out her phone, capturing each of these precious moments on her social media.

“Keep, whose band is it, Gala?” ask Gemma who is getting suspicious. “They're—“

“They're The Black Ruby, Honey.”

OMG! They came all the way from the Aussie to see Gala propose to Gemma! Gemma's mouth opened again in shock.

“Congratulations, Man!” greet the tattooed man who played guitar. “Finally, you’re off the market!”

One by one they greeted Gemma and Gala and chatted briefly in English with an Australian accent. Gala took them to take a picture together before dinner.

“I’ll see guys at downstairs, okay?” said Gala while letting the three Caucasian men down.

Gemma touched Gala's elbow. “I just realized there's a photographer.”

“Hm... I know I'm handsome, honey. That's why you can't turn your back on me until you don't realize there's a photographer!”

Gemma pinched Gala's waist. “Ish!”

“You love to pinch. Watch out for another six weeks, I reply!”

“What's six weeks left?” asked Gemma with a frown. “Do not say—“

Gala smiled mischievously by raising her eyebrows. “I'm impatient!”

“Iihh! Discussion first dong!”

“Udahlah, you received in order!”

“Tapi—“

“You want your dream wedding too right?” gala's hand was raised to enclose the hairdresser who was blocking Gemma's pretty face. “We'll discuss together, okay? I don't know what the concept is like. But for sure, six weeks has been fixed and should not be contested.”

“Huu base bucin mating kebelet!” Their debate was interrupted Felix who grumbled, then mocked the cousin.

Those who hear the kontan laugh.

“But I salute ama lo, Gala,” Felix said. “Lo's strategy is anti-mainstream..He mgelamar Viani first try, let's not be rejected! I do not know if you buy another ring for Viani.”

“Yes if you apply her mother first, my tar is rejected again,” Gala said while stroking Gemma's fingers in her grasp. “But the example was rejected, I am ready to apply again. Lamar continues anyway until accepted.”

“Gala!” Gemma patted Gala's arm.

“Hahaha, already-already..Let's go down. Time for dinner,” said Paul who first went down with his wife. One by one they went down to the lower deck towards the dining room.

But at the end of the ship, Viani was seen standing alone with a cell phone attached to her ear. His look and expression looked so serious. Shortly after he finished, he returned to Gemma and Gala and explained without being asked.

"So that's Oma Mira. He saw my story just now."

"What did he say?"

"Eng... Her... Less like the engagement of Mama and Om," he said timidly as he squeezed his phone in trepidation. "Oma sounds angry."

Gala embraces Viani, "You have nothing to fear. Oma may be a little hard to accept, but later, we'll talk to Oma all right. Om will also not allow Viani to meet Oma Mira and Opa Philip. Viani, just calm down."

"Yes, Om."

"Yes, let's go down first, we'll have dinner. Okay?"

The girl nodded, kissed Gala's cheek then rushed downstairs.

Still standing at the top while enjoying the beautiful sunset together on one of the chaise sofas, Gemma tries to figure out something that makes her wonder. "By the way, who rented this ship you or Niko?"

"Hehehe doesn't matter, ah!" gala kekeh.

"Come on, I want to know.." whine Gemma spoiled.

"Yes-yes... This ship I rent, Niko is the nebeng doang."

"So everyone here already knows if you want to bed us?"

Gala nodded slowly. Gemma was suddenly moved again. Gemma looked around, making sure no one was around. He stepped forward, gently tasting Gala's lips, which the man immediately greeted with a deeper kiss.

Gala's hand grabbed Gemma's jaw and stroked her slowly, enjoying Gemma's soft lips rubbing against her. This kiss was their first kiss after being officially engaged and felt much more memorable than their previous kiss.

"Thank you, Gala," whispered Gemma after the kiss. He looked at the future husband, observing the beauty of the face that will soon be his whole.

Gala stroked the top of Gemma's head fondly. “Lets go... My fiance..” invite him to come down, go to the dining room and join all that has been previously below.

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These two chapters are the longest chapters. Ratna mon maap used to be ga bs double up yes, because nulis part2 is honestly rather difficult hehehee...

Enjoy the purity of Gala 💋