[The Legacy Series] REDAMANCY - Love's Timeless Path

Epilogue

That day was the third week in December. They say, only fools choose to get married in the winter. And yes, the two fools do exist.

I rubbed my nose occasionally, which resulted in a glare from my future sister-in-law.

"Ra! You will ruin the makeup!" Kak Jini, the owner of that soft voice, sounded a little annoyed.

I just chuckled. Sitting at the windowsill, I held the hem of my bathrobe as I watched her pout. The window behind me glowed faintly with the white breath of winter, soft snowflakes drifting like quiet blessings from the sky.

"Sorry, Kak. I just can't seem to get along with the cold."

She rolled her eyes. "Then why did you choose to get married in winter?"

"Because Maryland looks stunning in winter," Pra, who had just entered with a big tulip bouquet in his hand, immediately answered Kak Jini's question. His cheeks were flushed pink from the cold, tiny snowflakes melting on his coat collar. "Mbak, remember, your wedding is very expensive. Imagine asking for tulips in winter like this. The price is so high. You need to thank Mas Jendra later."

I burst into laughter at his playful remark. My hands wrapped around the warm cup of tea, trying to steal some heat into my fingers. "I'd love to see him before the ceremony."

Kak Jini and Pra sneered at the same time.

"You want to bring bad luck on your wedding day?"

I chuckled, realizing I was outnumbered by these two. I took a deep breath, glancing at myself in the mirror for what felt like the thousandth time that day. The veil lay folded beside me, a whisper of ivory lace and promise. The makeup and hair were just as I wanted—simple yet elegant. I couldn't help but feel pleased with my appearance. Until someone knocked on the door, opened it slightly, and revealed a pair of eyes in the doorway.

"Hi."

"Hi, Gad."

"Jendra says he hasn't seen you in twenty-four hours, and he needs a fix," Jagad told me with a cringe in his voice.

"It's bad luck to see me before the wedding."

He rolled his eyes and mouthed, 'you know him'.

"How about calling him? That's not the same as meeting in person, is it?" Kak Jini whispered as she poured warm tea before giving it to me.

"Maybe you can try." Jagad took out his cellphone from his coat pocket and called Jendra.

"What?"

"You said you wanted to meet Kak Haira. How about talking to her through the phone?"

There was a harsh grunt coming from the telephone line on the loudspeaker by Jagad.

"I want to hug her."

Jendra's answer made everyone want to immediately turn off the phone and hurriedly leave the room. I covered my face, smiling so hard it hurt. He always said the most disarming things.

"Well, Giandra said she has an idea," Jendra's voice crackled over the phone. "She's on her way."

Shortly after Jagad turned off his phone, Giandra appeared with a mischievous face. Her heels clicked decisively, like someone on a secret mission. She gave everyone a grin before asking permission and pulling my hand. Secretly led me to a place in my hotel that I never knew existed.

"Extend your hand here," she instructed, pointing to a partition between rooms.

"What is this, Giandra Argani?" I asked in confusion, and she only responded with a laugh before she said, "I'll pick you up later."