Specifying the Date

Pak Daren's family has been at the Kanaya family's house since seven in the evening. Mr. Daren, who is always on time in any case fulfilling his promise to the Kanaya family, came on time. However, Kanaya, the host, has not yet appeared in the living room. Pak Daren's family understands that Kanaya is not yet among them.

An uproar was going on in Kanaya's room when Nayra and Kayana's mom was doing Kanaya's make-up. Kanaya, who is not used to makeup on her face, rejects all the makeup that is currently being touched up on Kanaya's face by Nayra's mother. Kayana, who was given the task by Nayra's mother to hold Kanaya's body so that she would not escape, shook her head when she saw her tomboyish twin sister's behavior.

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Kanaya went down the stairs flanked by Nayra's mother and her twin sister with slow steps like what her mother had taught her. Kanaya, who is stubborn and doesn't like to be ruled, rejects what Nayra's mother taught her while she was still in the room. However, Mama Nayra's sharp gaze and threats melted the eldest's heart so that Kanaya followed everything Nayra's mother had taught her.

Mr. Daren was amazed when he saw Kanaya's appearance which was different, even very different from Kanaya's everyday appearance. Mr. Daren's gaze never left Kanaya who was walking towards the living room with mother Nayra and Kanaya's twin sister.

Kanaya sat between Papa Devan and Mama Nayra. While Kayana sat beside Nayra's mother. Pak Daren's gaze turned to Kayana's twin sister. Pak Daren frowned when he saw the same face as Kanaya, Pak Daren's future wife. However, the very different appearance made Pak Daren aware of the astonishment that had enveloped Pak Daren a few moments ago. Seeing the obvious confusion on Pak Daren's face, Papa Devan took over the conversation before the event started.

"Mr Richard, Mrs Mira and Mr Daren, these are Kanaya's twins. "Kanaya's twin sister is named Kayana," said papa Devan.

"Wow... No wonder you really look like Mr Devan. "We were confused when we saw Kanaya coming down with someone who had the same face as Kanaya, Mr. Devan," replied Mr. Richard.

"Yes sir. Thank God... My wife and I were blessed with very beautiful twins, Mr. Richard," continued Papa Devan.

"Yes sir .. Alhamdulillah," said Mr. Richard.

Mr. Daren conveyed the purpose of coming to the Kanaya family's house together with his parents tonight. Devan and Nayra listened to what Mr. said enthusiastically. In contrast to Kanaya who looked uncomfortable with what she was wearing tonight.

"I approve of Mr. Daren's good plans to marry my daughter, Kanaya," said Papa Devan in response to the Daren family's proposal to Kanaya.

"Alhamdulillah.."

Gratitude was spoken by those in the living room. But not with Kanaya who opened her eyes when she heard what papa Devan said.

"Papa—" Kanaya didn't continue her words because Papa Devan cut her off.

"Papa doesn't accept rejection!" Devan ordered firmly.

Kanaya closed her mouth after hearing what Papa Devan said. The discussion about wedding plans between Kanaya and Mr. Daren continued with determining the wedding date. Today's application event went smoothly. The dinner reception was also carried out with a warm and intimate family feeling. The date for Pak Daren and Kanaya's wedding has been agreed upon by both families. A rough sigh came from Kanaya's lips, which looked soft.

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After the proposal and determining the wedding date were over, Kanaya lay limp on the bed while staring at the ceiling of her room. His mind wandered far away about the wedding that would be held in the next week. A marriage that was not Kanaya's wish. The tomboyish girl doesn't want to be tied down by marriage. This tomboyish girl who doesn't like being tied down can now only surrender to Allah in the hope that what Allah has destined is the best way for her life.

The sound of a knock on the bedroom door woke Kanaya from her reverie. Kanaya quickly got up from the bed and swung her feet to open the bedroom door.

"Can I come in, Sis?" Kayana, Kanaya's twin sister, asked after her sister opened the door.

A nod of the head indicates agreement from the owner of the room. Kayanya's footsteps followed Kanaya who had entered the room first.

"Sis.. I know what you're thinking right now. I'm sorry if later there are words that offend brother. But Aya said this because she wanted her sister to be even better in life. Aya knows that sister is not ready to be tied down. Especially the marriage bond. I ask my brother for help, live sincerely all the decisions that have been made by papa. Aya believes papa and mama must have thought all this through carefully. You also know how papa and mama are, right? Papa and mama are not people who like to make decisions without thinking. For the sake of papa and mama's happiness, Aya hopes that you accept this decision sincerely. I know this is hard and difficult for you, brother. Maybe Aya would also do what you think if Aya was in your current position. But believe me sis papa and mama do this for the good of brother. Papa and Mama love you very much. Aya also loves you very much," said Kayana, who is usually called Aya by Papa Devan and Mama Nayra.

Kanaya's gaze that was difficult to interpret was directed at Kayaan who was staring at his older brother. There was a feeling of fear that enveloped Kayana's heart seeing her brother's unfriendly gaze tonight. Kayana hopes that her older sister will not be angry with her and that her older sister can accept this marriage sincerely for the good of her older sister and the happiness of their parents.

Silence..

Kanaya's lips were still tightly closed without replying to what her sister said. His sharp gaze full of intimidation was still directed at Kayana. A harsh sigh escaped Kanaya's lips.

"Sleepy brother. Brother wants to rest," Kanaya said.

Not wanting to argue with her older sister who was not feeling well right now, Kanaya chose to give in by getting up from sitting to leave her brother's room without saying a word. Yes. Kayana can understand what her older sister is currently feeling, so she doesn't want to argue with her older sister. Giving in is the best way for Kayana when her older sister is having problems.