The Sweetest Harsh
Episode 1 Wedding

A meeting building nuanced central Dutch building crowded with so many people. All of them almost wore a party dress with makeup perfectly decorate the face. Flower arrangements dangled everywhere, not forgetting the ornaments of leaves and thin fabrics that waved in the wind arranged with a fitting. Japanese grass as a base to be perfect as if the owner of the event really wants the green atmosphere of a peaceful garden.

On the stage that became a higher place as a guarantee, stood a pair of lovers who have now united love as a married couple. The groom appears to be wearing a bottle green tuxedo with a dark accent. Shirts with younger colors, shiny black watches in line with the shoes he wears make him like a prince from a fairy tale. Beside her stood a beautiful woman wearing a long stretched dress of the same color. Her clean white skin, golden brown hair and the colorful little flower arrangements that decorate her head make her a goddess that descends from the kahyangan. Still equipped with a smile that never ceaselessly reviewed from his lips that although polished with lipstick, but still beautiful and not excessive.

Both appear striking with a mopaminan dominated by white. Beautifully strung flowers fenced in the back area, the small dim lights that chained were placed right in place, really in accordance with their wishes at this time.

Many times she turned her head to the right where her husband was amazed to look at her as if he had just met. To be honest he was really amazed by his current woman. It looks very charming unlike in ordinary days. Maybe because of his wife's habit of always starting simple makeup, so when the fairies make over her face, she looks different and very beautiful.

"Tiara, sit down if you're tired." Helmia, her mother-in-law, pulled out a cold glass of cola with a smile towards her, then, waiting beside her and tilting her head towards Alfa demanding the same command.

Tiara seemed to sip half of one full glass of her cola with relief. The perias who seemed to be standing not far from the stage then advanced themselves to arrange the dress worn by Tiara to make it easier for her to step up and sit on the lapel.

Alfa seemed unwilling to take her hand off Tiara and help her sit down.

"Thank you Alfa, I really only asked you for two things, but, you can grant it with something amazing like this." A smile full of sweetness appeared on his face.

"What won't I grant you Tiara? And, this is all according to your request, isn't it? A wedding party dominated by white and green, as well as a series of flower decorations." Proudly he swept a glance in all directions and ended up towards Tiara with a sweet smile that was also on its way.

Some of the invited guests who approached to say goodbye made the two stand up from their seats and greet with respect.

Tiara was very tired today, but, really, it was a pleasant and happy tired. Married to the man she loved, greeted with a festive wedding party.

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Sitting face to face, Jonah, Alfa's father, Helmia, Alfa's mother, and Berta Tiara's mother in the small pavilion of the back area of the meeting hall. They were enjoying the warm tea provided by the catering waiter, throwing away tired after a day of struggling with the invited guests at their son and daughter's wedding.

"Are you okay Mrs Berta?" Jonah finally let out a sound after gulping down to the full satisfaction of the warm tea flavour provided, then putting it back on the table. Earlier in a glance, the iron that was sitting on a wheelchair looked somber.

"Yes, as you can see. I was looking forward to the loneliness that was coming soon" he said flatly with a sober smile.

Tiara is the only child now. Years of struggling and strengthening yourself to be a single parent is certainly not easy. Tiara's father died at the age of 60. Two of Tiara's older brothers died when they were toddlers and 10 years old. Loss after loss did not make Berta give up, until the birth of his little daughter who has grown up now and will start a new life.

Actually, not only the two with Tiara alone he lived, there was one nurse who also lived together, accompanied and served all his needs since a long time ago who was like family.

Jonah revealed an encouraging smile before saying, "I know what Madam Berta feels like. Helmia and I have felt it for a long time. Away from the child since he was in high school."

"You're right. We as parents are certainly experienced with everything, but, too meddling in their affairs is not a wise thing, although in the end, it is, we must also act when there are crucial things that require our intervention." Berta said with a bright look.

"Don't think too much about Berta, I can come to your place and you can visit me too whenever you want." Helmia sparkled brightening the atmosphere.

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Tiara was still sitting in front of the toalet looking at her reflection in the large mirror before her. His smile was broken and he cheerfully took a comb on the table and combed his hair. She changed clothes after cleaning her body.

Behind him, the fairies were still busy packing. Inserting all kinds of makeup tools into large black boxes.

Alfa still hasn't returned from the meeting hall. Ensuring all cleaning of the area is quickly done considering this building will be reused the next day.

Stefany, the fairy, approached Tiara and held both shoulders with a smile. Exhaling a long breath of relief. Tiara looked at Stefany through the glass in front of her and clasped Stefany's hand on her shoulder.

"Congratulations Tiara, I can't give you more wedding gifts than this."

Tiara raised one eyebrow. She knew Stefany was her mother's confidante for years. He volunteered to be her fairy once he knew Tiara was getting married. And of course, he did not charge a fee this time and considered what he did was a gift.

"It's your amazing gift Stef, you've always humbled yourself. I'm very grateful. You always understand what I want." Tiara looked up to face Stefany directly.

Stefany then lowered her head and spoke in half a whisper.

"Do I need to get you back for your first night?" Tempting.

"No need for Stef, I prefer the natural Tiara." Alfa was suddenly standing in the doorway. The man was standing quietly, holding both hands in his pants pocket. His light brown eyes looked lovingly at the woman who was still sitting not far away from him.

Tiara and Stefany looked back at the source of the sound, and then Tiara became misbehaved.

"OKAY. My job is done. I have to go home." Stefany patted Tiara on the shoulder and took her bag across the sofa and said goodbye. When he reached the door, he brought his mouth closer to Alfa's ear and said something in a voice so low that it could not be heard reaching Tiara's ear. I don't know what the woman said to make Alfa smile until she showed her teeth.

"Come Tiara. We should also go home, because I'm impatient." The man turned his head towards the outside of the door with a seductive expression.

Tiara only turned her head for a while with a smile on her lips, then lowered her head in embarrassment to stand up and move from her seat.