Secret Denis
Ninety Five

Supposedly, today was the happiest day for Alex and Denis. Especially for Alex. He's been looking forward to this day ever since his proposal was accepted by Denis a while ago. Today was the day he had been waiting for so much after the various things they had been through together.

She was very enthusiastic in preparing for everything about her marriage. Although he did not do it himself, he continued to follow all the process. He directly instructed his confidants to prepare everything. Only when choosing her wedding ring did she choose the ring herself. He didn't care when Denis refused to vote. He could understand and accept the reluctance of the girl. She knew for herself that she did not like wearing feminine jewelry. So Alex accidentally ordered the ring that was closest to the girl's taste.

When she had to try on a wedding dress, she couldn't attend because of a job she couldn't leave. Actually she could have come to accompany Denis fitting her wedding dress. But she knew then that Denis didn't want her to see him in a dress. Denis agreed to wear a dress that was already an infinite gift. So Alex did not want to force to accompany the girl. Let it be a beautiful surprise when she sees Denis wearing a dress for the first time.

Alex had imagined how happy he would be when he could edit the love he had long desired. Strugglingly, he broke Denis' heart. Various events involving the two of them have been faced together. Even as the two almost died, the two remained together.

At this moment Alex smiled faintly staring at his reflection in the mirror. He was ready with his suit stellan which made him look very dashing and extraordinary. Her hair was neatly combed and fragrant. He's trying to imagine how Denis is right now. But he couldn't imagine it one bit. One thing is for sure, Denis will look very charming with a white wedding dress that he chose.

But the question now is, will Denis be coming to his wedding today? Two days ago Alex did not communicate with the girl. Ever since Denis found out about Reno, he has since shied away from talking to Alex. When Alex had a little accident two days ago, Alex was so happy the girl came and showed her concern. But after that, Denis never saw him again. Not calling her, not even a message was answered.

All Alex does is call Rania to ask her about Denis and also about the continuity of her marriage. He couldn't possibly rewind the event let alone cancel it. Everything is arranged in such a way. The building was rented. Catering is ordered. And the invitation letter has been out for the past few days. All of them were one hundred percent ready to carry out his marriage to Denis.

Alex resigned. As the girl did not want to come to her wedding, she had already surrendered. He also said that to Rania and Andres. Although Rania tried to calm him down, but Alex's heart was completely resigned. Not that he was willing if he had to part with Denis let alone have to lose the girl. But he will follow whatever the girl wants. He would give the girl some time until she could really take it.

Faisal became the groomsman and would be a witness to her marriage. His friends were ready to accompany him for a happy day. They are also happy because Alex will soon let go of his bachelor.

Actually Alex is feeling restless. But in front of his friends, he hid all his heartbreak.

As the bridal motorcade entered the courtyard of the building where the wedding ceremony was to be held, Alex's heart grew increasingly uncertain. He's getting nervous. Cold sweat soaked his palms .

His friend, Marvel, saw clearly the nervousness of his best friend.

"Quiet, bro. Don't panic like that. This is nothing compared to making a presentation in front of investors." Marvel patted Alex on the shoulder a few times. Trying to make a joke so Alex doesn't get too uptight. Dimas and Bian, Alex's other best friend, chuckle at Alex.

Alex did not answer. He took a tissue and wiped his sweaty forehead, even though the car was full AC. His friends don't know what exactly makes Alex so nervous at the moment.

Entering the building where the marriage contract will be carried out, Alex is increasingly agitated. No words were spoken from his lips. He follows Faisal's steps directed by a WO crew to enter a room for him to wait a while before the event begins.

"The Denis family is already inside the building" Faisal told the court.

"A_does Denis exist?" alex hesitated a little.

"Yes, my brother. Of course he exists. There's no way she's not coming, is she?" Marvel chuckled at Alex's question which he thought was ridiculous. But he did not know that Alex asked seriously. There was fear in her heart if her lover was to disbelieve from attending her own wedding. That's not something that can't happen.

"The WO side didn't say that. But soon the officers will be here and we need to be ready soon." Faisal looked at his master with some concern. He did not want to show that he felt funny to see Alex who was so scared to be left by his bride on his own wedding day. Faisal didn't want Alex to get even more depressed at the thought of it. He knows how much Alex feels for Denis.

An officer came to tell Alex to immediately enter the hall where the marriage contract was held. Marvel and Dimas soon help his best friend to stand up and lead him out of the room.

"Please take my hand. I can still walk by myself." Alex shook his hands with his two friends. He walked at a fast pace without looking back. He did not care about the jokes of his three friends who walked with his steps.

An officer directed Alex to enter the room. It turns out that there are already the Rania family and the Andres family. Aryanti's grandmother was there too. He smiled as he greeted Alex in the room.

There is also the bang Theo and his family, who were specially invited by Alex. He accidentally invited them because he knew that Theo bang family was a second family for Denis.

There's one more person Alex actually invited in special. But at the moment he hasn't seen that person here.

Alex smiled and greeted everyone there. Although maybe his smile looks stiff and impressed forced. But at least he must show that he is happy with the presence of these people

All eyes were on Alex. Whispers between them make an indistinct sound in the hearing. His eyes circulated looking for the figure he had longed for. But what he was looking for was not there. Alex swallowed his saliva with great difficulty. Hearts shriveling. His steps were heavy as he headed towards the table where Andres was waiting for him.

He's down. Hiding a disappointed hue on his face. Regulating his increasingly irregular heartbeat. He didn't know what would happen after this. Could it be that happiness would be getting away from him?

"Where? Can it start?" The officer from KUA asked. I don't know who. Alex just kept quiet and didn't say a word.

"Yes. Everything is complete. The groom is already there. Witnesses from both sides were also ready. And since the biological father of the bride cannot be presented, her guardian will be represented." Someone gave an explanation. Alex looks up. The guy just said everything was complete. Is he kidding? Of course there is less here. The bride is not present. And Alex thinks that it's impossible for this wedding to happen if there's no bride.

His eyes met with the gaze of Rania who was behind Andres. His face looks ordinary. A happy smile seemed to be painted on his lips. Why is he expressing it like that? Alex looked at Rania questioningly. But the woman did not see Alex's gaze pointing at her. He is even cool in chatting with the woman beside him who Alex knows as the wife of Damian, Rania's brother.

Alex breathed in agitatedly.

"Why? Can't you wait?" Andres whispered in his ear. Alex only smiled faintly in response to the question of his future father-in-law who would witness his marriage from the bride-to-be's side.

"alright. Looks like the groom is already impatient to say the ijab qobul immediately. How about we just start this show?" The host began to mince words. He started the show with a language that felt boring to Alex. There was too much he said and it felt like a long time to get to the core event. Alex's breathing was tight. He repeatedly rubbed his sweat.

"Calm down" whispered the faithful Faisal beside him. He knew very well the anxiety of his master.

"How about, Brother Alex? Are you ready to say ijab qobul nikah?" suddenly the religious officer asked Alex. Alex stutters. He didn't notice anything that was going on. His mind was only focused on one thing. Where is Denis at the moment.

"Boss, Mr. Penghulu asked.." Faisal touched Alex's shoulder slowly.

"I_iya.i'm ready." Alex rubbed his forehead.

"Have been cleared or want to try it now?" Mr. Penghulu's question even makes Alex more nervous.

"But.."

"Alright, it looks like the groom is worried because the bride is not here yet." The man who was about to marry Alex was smiling at Alex.

Alex breathed a sigh of relief. Finally there was also someone who understood the anxiety of his heart. A slight smile slanted at the corner of his lips. With a slight blush he nodded his head slightly. It makes the atmosphere in the room a little boisterous with whispers heard here and there.

"How's witness? Will the bride be presented or wait until the ijab qobul is completed?" Mr. Penghulu asked Andres.

"The bride will wait until the qobul ijab is finished." Andres' reply surprised Alex. His eyes looked at Andres questioningly. Andres answered with a smile. Alex confused. Can it be like that? But he couldn't ask that question. He's resigned to whatever Denis's decision was. One thing that made him relieved was, it turned out that the girl was here. It's just that he hasn't been willing to see her. Okay. Not what. The important thing is, it turns out that the marriage is not void. Alex smiled with relief. Now his heart became calmer. He was ready to recite his marriage qobul ijab.

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