Chapter 8: Wedding Dress Fittings

Ting… tong…

Peony's apartment bell rang, Since Pelni entered college, she had not lived with her parents anymore. Pelni herself took the decision to take a boarding house but since she was in semester 5 her online business grew rapidly so she decided to live in her own apartment which was close to her online business and also close to campus and her workplace.

"Who rings the bell so early in the morning, yes, Papa and Mama usually come right in," Peony muttered questioningly.

The girl walked with unsteady steps then grabbed the door knob and opened it. Check it out…

"Good morning, Miss, today I will pick up Miss, I was asked by Mr. Arion to take me to the boutique," said the driver, bowing slightly.

"Where's Arion, sir?" asked the girl with a furrowed brow.

"Pak Arion is on business at the office and there will likely be a business trip out of town for two or three days," replied Pak Syam, who has been a personal driver and Arion's confidant for years.

"Oh, I see... take me to the office first, sir. I have something to finish this morning. Just a moment, I want to get ready first, after that, it won't take long, it won't take 15 minutes"

"Okay Non ... I'll wait downstairs," said Mr. Syam.

"I'll be down in a minute, sir." Mr. Syam give a small smile then bowed again before turning around leaving Peony still standing in front of the door.

"Why didn't he tell me that he was going away for a few days? I was told to fit in alone… am I the only one who wants to get married here?!" muttered Peony, pursing her lips in annoyance.

After taking the bag in the room, bangs rushed to catch up with Mr. Syam who was already waiting in the lobby. In front of the luxury apartment lobby, a very luxurious car compared to the car that peony usually uses was waiting there with Pak Syam standing and ready to open the door in the passenger seat. After getting into the car that Peony was driving for the first time, she realized that the interior of the car was very luxurious and the seat she was currently sitting in was very comfortable.

"Not bad … it turns out that Sis Arion is a young CEO who is quite successful," Peony monologued.

Ah, what is Pelny thinking now? what's on his mind? Is he currently grateful to be married to a man like Arion who is coveted by many women

"Mr. Arion usually goes to the office using this car, Miss. Earlier he purposely used another car so that I could pick up Miss using this car so that Miss would be comfortable," said Pak Syam as if he could read Peony's heart, who was watching her surroundings.

"Pak Arion usually sits in the chair on the right, Non," continued Pak Syam again.

The girl glanced briefly to her right, she just cleared her throat as a sign of replying to Pak Syam's words.

-Peony Office-

"Good morning Mr. Firman ..." Peony greeted the security guard briefly before passing through the large glass door of his office. "Good morning Mbak Peony… cool car, new car again, ma'am," replied Mr. Firman with a happy smile.

"That's my fiancé's car, sir ..." said the girl proudly, a second later she bit her lip with her head down because she had casually acknowledged Arion as her fiancé.

Tiara laughed inwardly. Even though it's true but he doesn't understand how their relationship really is. Peony felt awkward to mention that she had never been in a relationship and suddenly had a fiancé. As usual, this morning started with a morning briefing for the regular staff. Peony was also in a meeting with some of the company's top executives, then after that everyone did their jobs. Peony walked back into her office.

"Just the fiancé, how come you're daydreaming!" Teased Jessica, Peony's co-worker and friend, who immediately entered the room without permission.

Jessica is Peony's only friend who knows that she is engaged. Peony who invited Jessica to the meeting yesterday.

"It's just a shock… yes, I'm daydreaming because I'm thinking about the cost of the wedding,"

Poeny replied to Jessica's joke.

***

Afternoon crawled into the evening, orange was already on the western horizon, a sign that the sun was about to leave the day and was replaced by the moon when Peony walked out of her office door with Jessie occasionally joking. Peony gasped when Arion's mother's car was in the parking lot and the graceful woman was standing beside the car smiling at him.

"Jessica... I'm going home first, yes, it's already been picked up by the future mother-in-law," said Peony to Jesica.

"Oh okay ... bye," Jessica waved her hand as she headed to her car which was parked not far from Diana (Arion's mother's) Tiara approached Auntie.

"How are you aunt?" Greet Peony then kiss Aunt's right and left cheeks..

"Auntie is fine, dear... let's go shopping for your gifts. Arion can't come with you anymore for business," said the Auntie while pulling Peony's hand to get into the car with a bit of force, reluctant to accept any objections at all.

"I called Mr. Syam first, Auntie, because Mr. Syam was the one who wanted to pick him up," Peony interrupted, stopping Auntie who was about to get into the car.

"Auntie has spoken to Mr. Syam, today it is Auntie who picks you up and accompanies you," Auntie Diana said while getting into the car followed by Peony

"Auntie just found out from your mother yesterday during the meeting.. Have you moved to an apartment?" Tanya Auntie Diana with her eyes towards the window on her right while the peonies are on her left.

"Yes, Auntie, some time ago..." the girl replied.

"Why do you have to move and not stay at your parents' house? Is there a problem?" Asked Aunt Auntie curious.

"It's okay, Auntie, I really want to move to an apartment because it's closer to my online business and also closer to campus when it's time for the thesis guidance schedule, I just go home every now and then if I miss papa mama," answered Peony explaining about him. Isn't it natural that her future mother-in-law has the right to know about herself and her daily life, because soon Auntie Diana will be her second mother.

"Oh I see… you are great, you are still in the final semester, you are still not graduating, but you are already working and have a business again." Aunt Sabrina looked closely at Peony and then smiled.

During the trip, the two of them were immersed in conversation about Arion's lively and adorable childhood, as usual, Aunt Sabrina was the one who talked a lot while the peony only responded and became loyal fans. After an hour later, the car driven by Mr. Edane who is the driver of Tante () has arrived at the most luxurious shopping center in Jakarta. Aunt Diana and Peony walked hand in hand into a bag boutique with world-famous brands.

"I want to ask for a collection of work bags, party bags and casual bags for my daughter-in-law. Please choose the best and most expensive," asked Aunt Sabrina to one of the sales clerks in a blazer and span skirt.

"Auntie… you don't have to buy a lot, there are plenty of Peony bags, the walk in closet of peonies is also full," the girl whispered to Auntie .. with a sad look on her face hoping Auntie .. agree

"Just buy it cheap, Auntie. How about we go to the shop there? Many local brands are cheaper, Peony prefers to use local brands," he added then while pulling Aunt's hand.

"I'm... you're really humble, aren't you. You don't really care about appearance even though everyone knows who you are. Your parents must have taught you simplicity, but you're going to be Arion's wife. Auntie understands how you feel right now, but when we give for your delivery who will be our son-in-law with cheap goods? Precisely if you use cheap things, it will only make Aron, Uncle, and Auntie embarrassed, dear…let's hurry and choose one, Auntie doesn't like to be rejected," said Aunt Sabrina gently. Instantly his heart trembled and felt loved who would be the wife of his son. Reluctantly, Peony chose three collections of bags that Aunt Donna asked for.

After they finished paying, both of them left the boutique and went back into another boutique to buy shoes. Not just one, Peony bought three types of shoes at once at a fantastic price according to Aunt Sabrina's request.

During the trip, the two of them were immersed in conversation about Arion's lively and adorable childhood, as usual, Aunt Sabrina was the one who talked a lot while the peony only responded and became loyal fans. After an hour later, the car driven by Mr. Edane who is the driver of Tante Diana has arrived at the most luxurious shopping center in Jakarta. Aunt Diana and Peony walked hand in hand into a bag boutique with world-famous brands.

"I want to ask for a collection of work bags, party bags and casual bags for my daughter-in-law. Please choose the best and most expensive," asked Aunt Sabrina to one of the sales clerks in a blazer and span skirt.

"Auntie… you don't have to buy a lot, there are plenty of Peony bags, the walk in closet of peonies is also full," the girl whispered to Auntie .. with a sad look on her face hoping Auntie .. agree

"Just buy it cheap, Auntie. How about we go to the shop there? Many local brands are cheaper, Peony prefers to use local brands," he added then while pulling Aunt's hand.

"I'm... you're really humble, aren't you. You don't really care about appearance even though everyone knows who you are. Your parents must have taught you simplicity, but you're going to be Arion's wife. Auntie understands how you feel right now, but when we give for your delivery who will be our son-in-law with cheap goods? Precisely if you use cheap things, it will only make Aron, Uncle, and Auntie embarrassed, dear…let's hurry and choose one, Auntie doesn't like to be rejected," said Aunt Sabrina gently.

Instantly his heart trembled and felt loved who would be the wife of his son. Reluctantly, Peony chose three collections of bags that Aunt Donna asked for. After they finished paying, both of them left the boutique and went back into another boutique to buy shoes. Not just one, Peony bought three types of shoes at once at a fantastic price according to Aunt Sabrina's request.