Rapa & Cleona: Keeping the Heart
67. Reception

After a break of a few hours since the completion of the ijab kobul, by this afternoon the wedding reception was held, and guests have begun to arrive to fill every seat neatly arranged with the pounding of the beach waves that become the background of the scenery.

With a perfectly engraved smile, Rapa took her wife out of hiding to meet the invited guests who seemed to have been very curious about the king and queen of the event.

Everyone turned their heads as soon as the two brides began to step into the venue. In awe and praise, Rapa and Cleona got from everyone present. Indeed, the charm of both can not be avoided anything else on this day, Cleona really look beautiful with her choice of dress the other day which originally made Rapa disagree.

“Why do you have to be so beautiful this afternoon, Queen. Brother so do not want you to be the attention of every man here.” Whisper Rapa pout.

Cleona chuckles amusedly with Rapa's possessiveness which has become more and more since they legitimately became husband and wife a few hours ago.

“Women who attended were also very many who were fascinated by my brother. Queen is also not willing, Bang.”

“Yes, let's go to room aj..”

A pinch of Cleona landed on Rapa's waist, which successfully made her husband complain. Of course the behavior of the two brides was not separated from the attention of everyone who was there, until the amused fortitude is heard also a sneer that is thrown from the mouths of his friends who lined up along the way to the guarantee of planting flowers welcoming the arrival of the two brides.

As soon as he reached the throne that he would occupy until tonight, Rapa widened his happy smile, telling all the invitees present that he was very happy today. Not much different from Rapa, Cleona also did the same thing, because no matter how happy she was feeling she could not hide.

“If Mami were here, it's certain our happiness would be more perfect. But that's okay, because Queen believes that Mami must be close to us, witnessing all this happiness. Thank you Mami, thank you for choosing the best mate for Queen.” Cleona's heart whispered with a flaring smile, her gaze straight as if Luna was really in front of her.

After the official event began and a few words were conveyed Leo also Pandu as the parents of the two brides, one by one guests began to come to the bride to congratulate and pray, make the newlyweds happier and guarantee all the prayers that everyone gives.

One by one the event went smoothly and as it should, even the flower throws have been done and won by Burma who was standing in front with Clara, his future wife, who he was going to marry a month later.

It was late at night, and the view of the sunset became a beautiful moment for everyone who was there including Cleona and Rapa who became the main stars. And that moment ended with the release of a thousand balloons into the air which of course contained the hopes of both brides, families and invited guests.

Cleona and Rapa embrace each other, having released five white balloons into the air, with the aim of unleashing an unworn past with the best hope for their future.

Started by Pandu and Lyra who contributed their own voices singing the song I believe in love, Clara also participated in the stage, singing a song was also followed by some of his friends and guests who were present, and it turns out Rapa did not want to be defeated by those people, take Cleona on stage and perform the sacred Promise song from Yovie & Nuno and end with a sweet kiss that leaves Leo inflamed in place, but can not stop the two lovebirds who are on the verge of happiness.

“Cek, echem ...”

The originally boisterous state, now silent as soon as he heard the sound of deheman from the mic that made everyone turn their gaze towards the sound coming from, including Rapa and Cleona who were chatting with her friends.

On the stage Leo stood gallantly, giving a smile as soon as his gaze met the princess. “Goodnight all,” greet Leo with a smile that is still etched wide. The phrase thank you does not stop Leo saying so well with his happiness.

After finishing chatting with the invited guests, Leo now gave his focus to Rapa and Cleona. The sweet smile Leo gave before he spoke, “Cleona Queenisa, the daughter of Papi who was so very dear Papi, the little girl who used to be so spoiled and crybaby, now it does not feel that little baby Papi used to be an adult. Time doesn't seem to go so fast, and Papi still can't believe that you're married. It feels heavy, but Papi is aware, that it is time for Papi to release you for the man who became your husband. Forgive Papi, son, sorry if all this time Papi is still lacking in attention and affection. Forgive Papi for his lack of education and raising you. Be happy with your husband.”

Cleona, who was in Rapa's arms, could not help her tears, hearing the papi's words, likewise with Leo himself who had been talking since last time did not stop the tears were dripping even though a smile adorned his handsome face.

“Abang, Papi leave Papi's son to you. Not for you to hurt, but for you to be happy, you love and you glorify. Papi believes that you are capable of.”

Rapa who was sitting in front there nodded firmly. In his heart Rapa promised that he would not disappoint his papa nor his family. Rapa will try to make his wife always happy, and if she cries, she makes sure that it is not a cry of sadness.

He thought Leo would immediately go down the stage, but it turned out that the man was just as unwilling to lose to the others, because now the musical accompaniment is soft, soft, pamper the hearing of invited guests especially with the melodious voice of Leo that makes anyone fascinated.

Rapa is now following in tears hearing the song I Loved Her First in her father-in-law's hymn. She clearly knows what Leo is to her daughter, and Rapa is happy that the man entrusts Cleona to her.

Rapa promised herself that she would look after Cleona as best she could.

Leo wiped the corner of his eyes and ended the song with a sweet and gentle smile that he gave to the couple who are currently both crying hugging each other.

"Blessed are Papi's sons and daughters."