I remember it was December 2016, it was only 2 weeks after we officially in relationship. My Dad invited him to have lunch in my home in Jakarta. It was the first time in my family, (yes, i have 3 sisters) invited over a man. Yeppp, daddy and mommy are an old-school parents, they told their daughters to only have a serious relationship with a man after we're twenties i guess. So when i almost finish my Med-School and i never seemed have a boyfriend, my mom turned out to be a freaky  about guys thingy. Day after my 21st birthday, i called my mom to tell her i was kinda close with a man, that a later to be my boyfriend now. When Derry came to Jakarta for holiday, my daddy and mom wanted to see him. So, off him go.

After we had dinner in Skye, we strolled around the city. I remember it was a good muse between us, a young love, an easy love, and not give a zero fuck about the world. Until out of the blue he popped a question in a car, "Will you marry me?" I was captured by his eyes and his pretty face. "I love you." i replied. 

I was 21 and i did not know to response that kind of question.

All i knew, i want adventures. I want adventures with him. I remember how the first few days would scare the hell out of me, how my thoughts would cloud my judgment about being in relationship, heartbreak and shit. I thought i’d have a hard time putting my heart out there again, but he made it a walk in the park. Everything was laid out as how i would want it, lovely and enticing… even with all the flaws that came with it. 

It's been 3 years, i already finished my clinical year and have my own license as a General Practioner, i'm back to Jakarta, working part time in RSCM. Derry, in other hand almost complete his Master's degree and moved to Jakarta. I guess it will be a new beginning to us.

Last week after dinner with my family, Derry, once again, out of the blue popped a question but this time was not for me but it was for my dad and mom. "I have been with Rana for long time, i think it's the right time to take a step forward for our relationship and i ask your permission first, will you give your blessing for both of us?" I looked my father's eyes as Derry finished his question. There's a short silences. I was in silence too. Not because i didn't know about that question, but i was thrilled with my dad and mom's reaction. My dad chimed a wise word for him and i, about life, and life after we tie the knot. I felt relieve after my dad gave his blessing. 

Derry sayang,

It was that day and i couldn’t be more evident about it than i already am. 

My heart found its home in you. 

Your heart that chooses me over and over again.

I choose you, too.

You in this lifetime. 

For infinity and beyond.

Forever seems so cliche, but i believe we can beat that cliche.