Papa's Last Request
Weddings

Hix... hiks....

The sound of a teenage girl crying in a hotel room. The girl looks beautiful with her white kebaya. It's just, her makeup all faded because of tears that have not stopped dripping since.

"Come, Tania. We out. The show's about to start." Bram persuades his daughter.

"Ga wants to." Tania shook her head. He was in his room for half an hour. Not going out at all. Ovi, his aunt had even been several times back and forth persuading him. Whenever anyone asks why Tania hasn't shown up, she just answers her makeup isn't done yet.

"Don't do it, son. Everyone's waiting ahead." Bram hugged his daughter's shoulder. The girl kept shaking.

Her tears spilled again, making the make-up that was once perfect become faded again. I don't know how many times, powder and lisptik in the paste. Fortunately, the makeup services they hired were patient people. But it looks like, it will be an addition to the cost once this is all done.

"Paa ..." whining. Her tears are pouring out again. She shook her head.

"Son, listen to Papa. This is what's best for you." Bram was still waiting for his daughter patiently. Trying to persuade again.

"But I can't, Pa. Please understand my feelings." He begged for the last time. I wish my dad had changed his mind because he wasn't ready. 

"Sometimes you will understand. Papa did his best for you. Believe it." Bram hugged his daughter. Her tears also flowed. His heavy heart also decided this.

"Sir ..." The girl still tried to refuse. In his father's arms, he broke.

"Come, Son. He's waiting in front." Bram hugged his daughter affectionately. Help the girl stand up. 

Tania stepped with her father.  There were many guests present. Everyone was waiting for him. There's a big family, a big father, witnesses and Nero.

Tania remembered very well. Eight years ago she cried because Nero was getting married. He is so jealous of Aunt Saskia that he is thought to be about to snatch Nero's om.

This time she was crying again. Not because she is jealous of the bride-to-be, but because she is the one who will be the bride. To be Nero's bride.

"Papa, I still want to go to college. I don't want to marry Om Nero." Those were the words he said when Bram asked him to do this.

Bram refused his request. He insisted that his daughter should obey. Tania had to marry Nero, no rejection.

"You can continue your studies later. But right now, marry Nero first, son." Bram tried to give understanding.

To be honest Tania is very fond of her omnya. Nero is like a substitute for his father who is always busy working. He who always accompanied her wherever, which from childhood until now always gave her affection. 

Tania loves Nero. Loved her so much. But that's just as her mom, not as a husband.

Nero looked in amazement at the direction where Tania and Bram had appeared. His heart is pounding. This was not the first time he would make a sacred promise with a woman. He once said that promise to Saskia. Why is this time different. Is it because the bride-to-be is Tania? I don't know.

Tania looks so pretty with her white kebaya and bun. Her tiny face is camouflaged with typical Javanese princess makeup that makes her look very graceful. Although Nero could not deny that the swelling of the scars in the eyes of the girl was very clear. 

"Come, over here, baby." Ovi took Tania with her, asking her to sit next to her future husband. 

The girl according to what her aunt directed. Tania could no longer argue. Everything has to happen.

Nero. Stole a look at the beautiful face next to her. He swallowed. Lord, ease everything, her heart. 

Tania threw away her face. She hated seeing the man next to her. Moreover, at a glance Nero's face reddened. I don't know what that guy was thinking. 

"Tania, you ready, huh?" Ovi clasped his nephew's hand. 

* * *

The two men's hands tightly clenched each other. As Nero nodded his head, Bram started. Nero said kabul ijab steadily. When the word legitimately came out of the mouths of the witnesses, Bram hugged her tightly while crying.

Legitimate. Tania is now his wife.

Prayers are recited for both brides. Bram was unceasingly giving thanks in his heart.

"I'm taking Tania. Take good care of my daughter. I believe you." Bram wiped his tears.

"Yes, Mum." He nodded steadily, then glanced back at the girl sitting beside him. The responsibility increases. Having believed Bram managed his company, now he entrusted his only daughter, who must be protected for life, with a gamble of his soul.

"Let's sign the letters, then put the rings on each other." Pengulu directed them both. Nero quickly signed all the papers.

Ovi opened the ring box, and handed it over. Nero hesitated a bit as he moved to take Tania's hand. Trembling she put the wedding ring on the tiny ring finger. His face lowered, not daring to look at this girl in front of him. 

"Come Tania. Put the ring on your husband's finger." Ovi gave orders.

Tania pulled Nero's hand reluctantly. Again Ovi led him. She gave the code for Tania to kiss her husband's hand. "The first sign of your service to the husband." Ovi's whisper in his nephew's ear. Tania grabbed the big hand, kissing it at a glance. Nero smiled at her. Tania-ku's.

The girl chose silence. From then on he just looked down, even when his tears did not stop dripping.

"Now kiss your wife, Nero," said Ovi.

They both flinched hearing those words. Tania refused, her eyes glaring sharply. Nero moreover, misbehaved. Ovi just smiled and gave the code.

Nero looked at Tania. He looks elegant with a white kebaya. The little girl has changed a lot. She's been a beautiful teenager. His tenderness reminded Nero of someone he once loved. The man took a deep breath.

Nero raised Tania's face. Slowly rubbing his head. Showing his affection.

"I'm sorry, Tania," he whispered softly before his lips warmed his wife's forehead.

Tania tried to dodge, but Nero held his head. However, there were many pairs of eyes that saw them, Nero did not want the guests to see any irregularities from their wedding. Moreover, some guests are quite influential regional officials, and business relations Mas Bram.

Guests cheered and applauded. Bram smilingly patted Nero's shoulder. A sense of haru and happiness slumped in his chest. 

"Ayo-ayo we sungkeman. After this, you rest for a while. Later tonight will continue the reception." Ovi leads Tania. Looking at my nephew's face. His mind drifted to two months ago.

From the very beginning Bram contacted her and decided Tania should marry Nero, Ovi immediately flew away from her family in a neighboring country.

At first he was also against the decision of his only brother. She knew Tania must have been devastated by her papa's decision. Bram's wish is absolute. His daughter had to marry Nero.

When she finds out the real reason, Ovi asks her husband, Mike, and son to accompany her until the wedding day arrives.

After the sungkeman show is over. Ovi immediately led Tania to her room. Nero and Bram are still talking to their families and some of their relationships.

"Tantee ..." Tania hugged him tightly.

"Propay, baby." He hugged the girl to strengthen.