The Shackles of Love Papa Lift Me
Chapter 71. Wedding (POV Aileen)

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After deciding to save papa, the company and also restore the condition all as before. Me and my grandfather Ericko made a deal.

Honestly, I don't really want to do this. Leaving papa forever is the same as hell for me. I love papa, I love the man who's been giving me so much love. Papa who became a father and mother figure for me.

But God...

I can't see papa suffering because of my selfishness.

A few days ago, when Papa was behind bars, when I wanted to visit him, he refused my visit. When I felt something strange, I asked Bram what was going on. But as usual, I was just considered a child and should not know anything. Until the arrival of Aunt Agatha made me know everything, how much suffering papa was behind bars for approximately 10 days. He was beaten by another prisoner and I know the face of one of those prisoners, they were my grandfather's men.

And I realized that everything that happened to Papa was my fault. Lord...What hurts more than guilt? What could be more painful than seeing someone we love suffer? Someone who gave us a second life. Nah! I can't be selfish, I have to save papa and I've made the final decision. A decision that might make me regret it later. But it's okay, the important thing is papa is safe and fine.

It was time for me to marry papa, said grasak-grusuk because I asked him suddenly. I'm not asking for a fancy party, I just want to be solemn so that me and my father are legal and religious.

Let my dream wedding not happen, the important thing is that me and my father officially become husband and wife. That morning a mua named Mamat, aka Mance dressed me up. She praised my beauty and my spotless clean skin. But I was more amazed when I wore a white dress, a dress that symbolized the sanctity of love. What dream am I? I'll be Leonardo Xavier's wife soon, but I'll be leaving her soon. It's a shortness of heart, but I try to enjoy this momentary happiness.

I heard a loud knock on my doorstep. And then I saw that there was bi Ratna, bi Lina and Bi Mila. They are people who have worked in this house for a long time and are like my own family. Especially bi Ratna, she's the one who took care of me since I was a child and I love her.

"Money!" I saw Bi Ratna crying, then she came up to me and hugged me.

"Miss Aileen!" Bi Lina and Bi Mila followed Bi Ratna hugging and crying over me.

"Why are you crying? Smile, it's my happy day!" I said as I unraveled the embrace of the three of them. I tried to smile though honestly, my heart was crying right now.

"Non.bibi pray for all non-happy yes." said Bi Ratna while handing a paper bag to me, I see in the bag there is a logo from a famous brand.

"Bi.." I said slowly. Though bi Ratna did not have to bother to give me a gift like this, a prayer from him was enough for me.

"It's also from the same aunt bi Mila non, our joint venture non, hehe." Bi Lina chuckled as she handed the big box with a red ribbon to me.

My eyes are starting to heat up, oh no! I'm definitely gonna cry. No, I have to hold on. It's my happy day, I have to smile and be happy.

I hugged the three women tightly, in order to ease my cries. I thank them for being with me for about 20 years because they have been working since I was brought into this house.

"Thank you, bi Ratna, bi Lina, bi Mila, I love you guys. You guys are healthy always? Don't forget Aileen." I said as if this was a farewell.

"Non..non said what the hell? Not going anywhere, non will stay here with us." Bi Lina told me.

No bi, I'm not staying here. I'll go and probably won't come back. Unfortunately, I am damned in my heart.

Bi Ratna still hugged me tightly as if I was her daughter, I really liked this warm embrace. He stroked my head and told me to always be happy with Papa Leon.

Yeah, I hope we're a real soul mate. But what can I do if fate doesn't seem to be on our side?

It's time for my and papa's wedding. Om Bram, Aunt Lusi and Raisa who took me to the church where I held the wedding ceremony. Om Bram being my guardian, he'll be with me at my wedding. A few minutes later, we arrived at a church not far from home.

Not many people attended my wedding, just close family. That was my request, not even Sam and Aunt Sahara. Cleo and William also I didn't tell because they were on Jeju island on vacation aka honeymoon.

I entered the church area with a hand-wringing om Bram. Netraku and Bram had met for a while. Our steps stopped at the doorway.

I smiled bitterly, trying hard to hold back my tears from coming out. "Surely Om!"

"SHOULD! And one more thing, don't call Leon papa anymore. Actually it's a secret, but you guys want to get married.so I'll tell you."

"What om?" sahutku.

"Papa you want to be called Mas" replied Om Bram with a smile and I smiled.

"Om... thanks for being a good om to me! Om also love me selflessly, I love the same om and I'm sorry if all this time I made om upset."

I give a hug to the man who is the same position as my own papa. Hopefully later when I leave, om Bram is not too sad. And I'm relieved to have expressed my gratitude and forgiveness to Bram.

"Where are you going! Come on ah, papa you're impatient like that." whispered Bram to me.

I smiled and saw from a distance, a handsome man wearing a white suit was standing in front of the altar. Papa Leon looks tense, I see occasionally he tidied up his clothes and restored his hair. Really, papa is so handsome in that suit. Like a handsome prince riding a white horse in a fairyland and that man will be my husband in a few moments.

Om Bram and I walked over to Papa and a priest there who was going to officiate our marriage. I saw Aunt Agatha's gaze so sharp on you, but I replied with a smile. Aunt Agatha is not alone, she is with her 13-year-old daughter Sherly.

I know Aunt doesn't like me with papa, but Auntie's calm down. I'll leave soon after giving papa happiness.

Not felt, I was up and now stand side by side with my papa. My heart is pounding, I think he feels the same way.

The pastor recites the sermon and prayer before beginning the wedding procession. Long enough and I will not waste any more time, I said. "Sir, can you get straight to the point!"

Papa and everyone in the room turned to me. I know, it must be in their minds that I'm stamped as an impatient bride.

"Ehem, okay."

"Then it was time to formalize the marriage of brothers. I'd like to let each of you answer my question, Leonardo Xavier would you marry Aileen Sheravina Arlando who is here and loves her faithfully for the rest of your life both in joy and in sorrow?"

"Yes, I am willing." replied papa firmly without the slightest hesitation. "I take thee to be my wife, to have one another and to take care of one another, from now to eternity. In times of trouble and pleasure, in times of abundance and lack, in times of health and sickness, to love and cherish one another, until death do us part and this is my sincere pledge of faithfulness.”

My heart trembled at my papa promise, I swear to God I wanted to cry. But I can hold it!

"Aileen Sheravina Arlando, will you marry Leonardo Xavier who is here and loves him faithfully for life both in joy and in sorrow?" ask the priest to me.

"Yes I am willing, I take you to be my husband, to have each other and to take care of each other, from now until forever. In times of trouble and gladness, in times of abundance and lack, in times of health and sickness, to love and cherish one another, until death do us part and this is my sincere pledge of faithfulness.” my words without the slightest doubt.

After that we legally became husband and wife and did a ring exchange procession. Papa pinned the pink diamond ring on my innocent ring finger. The ring will probably be a memento when I'm gone. I saw everyone except Aunt Agatha, looking at us with a happy, happy look.

"Now welcome to..."

Not yet had the priest finished his words, papa opened the veil that covered my face. He brought his face closer to me and crushed my lips firmly. I enjoyed it and held both of my arms to hold on.

"Oh apparently the groom is impatient" the priest said with a smile.

Do not forget about Bram and a photographer capture the moment with a camera. They also congratulated me and my father on our marriage.

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