"Thomas declined the tickets and all the reservations for them."
Seira furrowed her brow.
"At dinner, Thomas said it's not that he doesn't appreciate me. He just wants their honeymoon to be entirely with their own money because making his wife happy is his duty, not someone else's. But I considered it a gift."
Seira grinned.
"I offered a hotel with complete facilities and a great tour guide, but he still declined."
"Are you mad?" Seira asked, leaning back slightly.
"Nah, not at all. I'm actually impressed; it means he truly cares about Olive. He doesn't want to take advantage of what's available." Robert gave a quick peck on his fiancée's forehead. "I asked him where they're going, and he said Nihiwatu. I think it's suitable for a couple."
"Where's that?" Seira asked, unfamiliar with the name Robert mentioned.
"In Sumba. Still in Indonesia, but when I asked Johan to look it up, it seems beautiful and perfect for spending
Like this, waking up on a workday feel? Incredibly nice. Seriously. Not thinking about anything except waking up feeling much more refreshed. Even though Olive knew she had a lot of agendas to handle, including preparations for her wedding. Today, her schedule includes a meeting with Sofia to discuss the wedding details and preparations for the party later in the afternoon. She deliberately chose an afternoon time slot for the party to avoid any complications. If she gets tired, she can just enter her hotel room.Simple, right?"Morning, Bee," Thomas greeted, holding a tray with a bowl and a glass of water. Olive's brow furrowed slightly."You're already up?" She quickly pulled back the blanket and gave her husband a suspicious look. "When?""An hour ago," Thomas grinned. "Didn't have the heart to wake you. You must be really tired from last night."Olive pouted. "You weren't working overtime in front of a laptop, but the kind of overtime that made
Olive is impressed, ah... using the word 'impressed' doesn't quite capture her current state of mind. The planned and already set up decorations are vividly apparent. This includes a space surrounded by flowers, which, according to Sofia, is typically used by brides and grooms for dancing."Oh, I couldn't possibly," Olive says with a laugh."No need for fancy moves, Liv," Sofia smiles broadly. "Just follow the music. Get close to your husband, create a romantic moment together.""Goodness!" Olive can't imagine it. "Is it really necessary?""It's a great concept," Sofia offers more support. "Have you tried the catering? It suits Auntie's taste. Not just because we've worked together often, but the menu this time is exceptional."Olive nods in agreement. "Mr. Thomas and I like it too, right?"Thomas, who has been paying attention to the event rundown, looks up and smiles faintly. "Yes, I like it.""Thank goodness," Sofia says, relieved
Seira never expected that Marta, who was supposed to be set up with Robert, is Olive's boss at the office. How does this history and their stories intertwine like this? Is this the path they were meant to follow? But isn't it true that no one is at fault for everything that has happened?The atmosphere at the dining table is unexpectedly lively. Seira had prepared herself to try and get along with Marta. She didn't want the girl to feel left out during this lunch invitation, especially when her future in-laws would arrive shortly. She needed to fit in since Marta and Daniel were her future family. Plus, Marta had been appointed as the bridesmaid on Robert's side.Surprisingly, the situation is quite enjoyable. Gisel herself seems to like Olive and engages in a lot of conversation with her. Marta, too. Both of them are new subjects of interest and receive numerous questions from Gisel, no matter what the topic. Especially Olive, who will be having her reception soon.
Gisel had given up on opposing, hindering, or withholding her blessing. Instead, she was here, witnessing how love felt real to the very depths of her heart. Maybe if she had given her blessing earlier, they would already be married. But God knows how to make them happy, right? As simple as having a meal together like this, after everything they had been through."Marta, why are you eating so little?" Gisel remarked, seeing that Marta's plate was almost empty, but she had no desire to take more side dishes."No, Mom. I can't eat much. It's delicious, but it can make me very sick.""Why is that?" Gisel frowned."Acid reflux, right?" Seira gave a slight smile after Marta's confession. "I often skip meals and eat irregularly. When I finally eat, I usually eat a large amount. That's why it's restricted now."Seira's statement was met with a thin grin from Marta. "Yes, Seira.""Just make sure it's not too empty, the important thing is your stomac
After returning from her future stepfather's apartment, Olive received a piece of advice that made her furrow her brow."Don't let there be any stains on your neck and around it, okay? Remember that."Olive had initially wanted to protest, but Seira had already waved her hand, so Olive quickly got into her car, taking with her a paper bag of her mother's cooking. She planned to enjoy it with Thomas at home.It turned out that her mother's warning was due to the dress she was wearing today, which exposed her neck and cleavage. Her chest looked just perfect, and the size was just right. No drama of having to adjust or mend any seams to make the dress fit perfectly.And what amazed her the most was her hair. The ombre light grey, which gracefully touched her shoulders and the front of her chest, looked very bright. She had gotten her hair done a day before the party. Thomas hadn't blinked an eye when he saw the result.One word was all Olive needed to
"Ew, don't!" Riana cautioned. "You should stand your ground, and besides, use Andre as a shield.""Why Andre, though?" Yossie asked, confused."Of course. Make use of the guys over there. Besides, Andre is not bad looking, right? Quite handsome." Riana said while pointing toward the door, where the person they were talking about entered the room."Hello," Andre greeted with a wide grin. He was wearing a shiny navy suit that perfectly complemented the kebaya worn by Yossie and Riana. It was intentional; for the groomsmen and bridesmaids, the theme was navy this time.Meanwhile, Olive, in her sparkling broken white gown, stood next to Thomas in a slightly darker gray suit. Olive had seen the result of the photos they showed for their wedding video production. Usually, the photo results were even better than their fitting sessions before today."What's up, Ndre?" Riana asked with a big grin. She had a motive, and she wasn't just asking casually. "Hey,
Seira's mind was in turmoil. Her thoughts drifted back to herself over a dozen years ago when she stood next to a man, holding hands with their daughter. With a joyful expression, she saw off the man who was her husband back then. Complete with many prayers, including affectionate words, "I'll be waiting for you to come home. Don't forget to drop me a line from home.""You just stay calm," the man said. Nothing more, not even a loving kiss for their daughter. Maybe he was too busy or in too much of a hurry, but the man who was the father of their daughter left just like that. Seira didn't have any thoughts or bad premonitions clouding her life back then.When the news reached her, exactly two hours after the flight took off, she felt her world shatter. Her heart was in turmoil, but... she didn't expect another surprise. A harsh one. It made her feel like death was a suitable gift for those two traitors.She went through one drama after another, and finally, Seir
Seira's eyes opened, where Robert's eyes had been watching her for a while."You women in my life now.""Thank you," Seira said softly. Her words were accompanied by a long kiss on her forehead. Seira felt that it was far different from what Robert usually did. More intimate, filled with greater love, and convinced her that Robert's words were not a game.The man was sincere."So... what's missing from our wedding preparations?"Seira smiled with a sense of relief. "Sofia hasn't given any updates, as far as I know, everything is going smoothly. The paperwork is fine, too. Since the decorations are not too extravagant, Sofia is actually happy because she can work quickly.""The venue yesterday was nice. What do you think?"Seira weighed it for a moment. "Not too flashy? With Olive and Thomas, their friends are very modern. Should we follow that style? Are you sure?"Robert burst into laughter. "Did you forget when we danced yest