
Rey finished talking. Mama Joy was silent. Joy waited for her decision anxiously and expectantly. It must be hard to suddenly take off the only daughter for the sake of love, but love is not just love. Before we existed, man was created by love, whoever and whatever his parents were. That's why 'love' is not just something that means ninuninu only. We exist because someone is making love.
"alright. Rey is a kind young man who Mama Joy has witnessed for herself in her struggle to defend Joy. Rey has managed to make Joy smile again after all the sadness and loss she experienced. So Mama really wants Joy to keep smiling like that."
Rey and Joy looked at each other. "So, we..."
"Yes, Mama sincerely bless you. Don't forget about Mama, yeah. No need for anything, as long as you are happy Mama is also happy."
Joy and Rey approached and hugged Mama with relief. So then?
"Yes, of course, I'll always make Joy smile."
That night after Rey, Joy felt heavy to sleep alone, finally she went to Mama's room and they lay together.
"Ma, Joy worries Mama will be lonely if Joy stays with Rey."
"Mama won't be lonely. We still have many friends and neighbors. Mama's message is only one, later if Joy is married, never say the word divorce or separation. Be kind and patient with your husband. Loving each other for flaws and advantages. Marriage is not a school to turn someone in a better direction. So if there's a shortage of Rey, Joy is complete. Joy's lack, Rey's complete. That's what it's for to have two different people. Complement each other, not correct each other with negative criticism."
"Alright Ma. Joy is stubborn and rude, while Rey is gentle and patient. But Joy will try to reduce Joy's comboiness and be a good wife."
"Nayyy Mom.. Rey's father doesn't even want to know me right away! We have no one but Mama and Rey's mother. We don't want King Frederick to know. Rey could be in jail..."
"Waduhh. well, we just follow the plan of the future mother-in-law of Rebel Prince. Mama's ready to stand up for you both, no matter what. Is Rey's mom coming?"
"Rey's mother was at court persuading her ex-husband to open his heart to Rey and me. Although very unlikely. Pity Rey, but she hasn't been able to soften her father's violence and rejection."
"There must be a way, someday he will realize. When you sleep, tomorrow will be very tiring..."
Meanwhile, Rey is unable to sleep. He tried to contact his mother May, who had previously given his blessing. Unfortunately, May's phone didn't turn on tonight. On his final day at Evertonia, before returning home, Rey had revealed his plans.
"Mom, I'm going to marry Joy in a secret place in Evernesia. I'm all preparing. Yin and Yang, Princess Agnez, will be present as well."
"Mom can't be here, Rey. Because I'll distract your father by asking him to reminisce. So that in a few days, he will not lash again and hopefully will accept your decision. Because he is hard-hearted. But I know, your father Friedrich meant well."
Yeah, Dad. Forgive your son Rey. Rey is the Rebel Prince. But Rey is no longer Dad's little son. Rey wants to try Rey's life with Joy. Our happiness is when we are together. I hope one day, your heart will be open and happy too.