Airin glanced at Fachri, who was tinkering with his phone. After she told him her father's contact name in the village, Fachri suddenly asked for the number this morning. Despite just returning from the hospital last night, Fachri had just finished tidying up the apartment to welcome their homecoming and the arrival of their little one.Seemingly tireless, Fachri started discussing their wedding day. According to Airin, their wedding didn't need to be too extravagant, considering tens of millions had already been spent on hospital bills for the VIP ward, which undoubtedly required a significant amount. It would be inappropriate if she wanted an extravagant wedding celebration. However, unfortunately, Fachri insisted that she should stay quiet and see what he would arrange for both of them."One father or two?" Fachri asked suddenly, already sitting next to Airin, who was organizing Via's clothes in a small basket."Two fathers. The first father is no longer active." She turned to Fach
"Widow with one child, or the woman you impregnated?"Rosita narrowed her eyes. One corner of her lips lifted in mockery of Fachri's statement about the woman he chose to marry soon.This evening, he suddenly contacted her, expressing his desire to have dinner together. There was something important he wanted to discuss with her and his father. She didn't know how, but he wanted to meet and had to attend tonight.As a result, Rosita had to postpone her arisan gathering. Haris, her husband, was also affected because of the youngest son's wishes. He had to leave an important meeting in Maluku to attend the supposedly crucial dinner for his son's future."Uhuk-uhuk."Fachri choked. Suddenly, the steak that was on its way to his stomach changed direction towards his lungs. He choked after Rosita spoke."What do you mean, Mom?" Fachri asked, putting on an innocent face as if he didn't understand what his mother was saying. In reality, he was startled by his mother saying the same sentence
Airin tried to calm herself, not to collapse due to a mix of nervousness and fear as she headed to her parents' house. After getting approval from both of her parents to marry Fachri, her own lecturer, with the status of a single father. The engagement required Airin to return home, leaving Via with Fachri at the hotel. Of course, she left a significant stock of breast milk for Via during their separation. Here, Via's status was considered Fachri's daughter, not Airin’s. In front of Fachri's parents, Airin could be together with her daughter anytime she wanted. However, in front of her own parents, she had to restrain herself from meeting Via. It was uncertain for how long, but the engagement had to happen first before they could reunite with Via. Fortunately, Fachri's parents didn't mind staying at a three-star hotel, as long as it was close to Airin’s parents' residence.Getting married during university posed a bit of a challenge for Airin’s parents, who found it hard to let their
"Before heading back to Bandung, it seems nice to stop by a culinary or tourist spot," Rosita remarked as the car started to traverse the highway. After lunch, they all began moving toward Bandung, leaving all preparations to Airin’s family.Of course, they left some money and a debit card to make it easier for them to prepare everything."Perhaps not, Mom. Via is still too young to be taken here and there. Moreover, Airin has to go to the campus to attend to her studies tomorrow. I don't want both of them to tire themselves and end up getting sick. Besides, our wedding is just a few days away."Fachri immediately rejected his mother's desire. He didn't want anyone to see them walking around carrying Via. It would be very dangerous for the secrecy of their closeness.Moreover, this morning Mayang had contacted Rosita, expressing her frustration because Zidan was still out of town to finish his work. She really needed Zidan's presence to help her deal with their very fussy baby.Afraid
"Everything is already here. You just need to meet the dean and department faculty. After that, fill in the data and come to me once everything is done," Fachri explained, handing a folder to Airin before getting out of the car.It's unclear since when he had prepared everything, so he didn't need to bother meeting many people and taking care of various things. Everything was done, just waiting for signatures.Airin nodded, took Fachri's hand, and kissed the back of her future husband's hand before getting out of the car, walking quickly toward the main gate, carrying Via in her arms.Their relationship, which had to be kept a secret, meant that Airin and Fachri had to maintain some distance. If they hadn't overslept, Airin should have gone to campus using an online taxi, not alongside Fachri as they were doing now.However, because both of them slept late, and Via had also fallen deeply asleep, they woke up late, leaving no time to wait for a taxi.As Airin stepped through the main g
Airin gazes into the large mirror before her. The reflection vividly displays the beauty of the makeup that now adorns her face. However, it all feels futile as it doesn't align with what she truly feels.Doubts keep enveloping her. Despite Fachri repeatedly assuring that everything will be fine, that everything will go smoothly according to their plans. Fachri promises to always protect and cherish her. He pledges to be a good father to Via, even though he's not her biological father."Every couple about to get married always faces obstacles. There's always doubt in the heart, especially shadows of the past, making everything feel so heavy. But trust me, everything will be okay as long as it's done with a sincere heart. I see Fachri genuinely loves you. Yes, even though his status is a widower with a child, at least his love for you is whole," says Airin's younger sister, who has just graduated from high school.The girl was instructed to fetch her sister to the room but found an unu
"How?" asked Fachri. When there were no more guests coming to shake hands with both of them, he could check on Airin's condition. Whether she was still in pain or not."It seems I can endure until the end of this event. After this, let's go straight to the hotel. I beg you to find a reason for us to accompany Via to the hotel. If I endure this until morning, I might die in pain," whispered Airin. She held Fachri's hand, which he hadn't let go of since earlier."You just relax. I'll try to find a reason for us to join Via. Trust me."Fachri gently stroked Airin's head. It was always like that when he wanted to calm Airin down from her anxiety.Airin nodded before signaling to Fachri to act normally. As guests started approaching them, they stood for quite a while, welcoming guests who came one after another to congratulate them.Until the pain in Airin's legs began to intensify. Her chest, which had improved due to warm compresses and a little massage, started to feel unbearable pain.
Bitter, with a slightly spicy sensation, and a bit sticky in the throat. However, all of that wasn't a problem at the moment. After finishing one glass of the concoction, Fachri felt his body warm and light. Deciding to take a shower, even though the night was quite late.After a cold shower, Fachri sat back against the head of the bed, playing with his phone while waiting for Airin to finish her shower.Skipping a day without checking the messages in every chat application, Fachri shook his head. He looked through the chat content in each group there. As usual, bored and idle students would tag their friends to join, throwing jokes around to relieve boredom.It was a habit for Fachri to read each chat from fellow students one by one to drive away boredom due to having nothing to do. Sleep? He was very sleepy before, but now it seemed to be gone. His eyes were so clear, and his body felt very light."Dear, haven't you slept yet?"Airin, who had just finished showering, was quite surpr