The Engagement I

Part One.

How did it all begin?

You know, I've always wondered.. How do you break the news to your parents that you're dating someone/ planning to get engaged. Coming from a strict family background; my dad is super strict about me dating boys. If he hates the boy, there's no way he's gonna turn back. My mom on the other hand, has always been easy about it. Meh not really, she pretends that she doesn't know but she knows. Mothers... Pshh.

Last December, me and A had a serious discussion about our future. He told me his plan is to get married before 26, while I told him my plan is to get married before 25. Well, that was my plan when I was in high school. You see, when you're 17.... 25 seems like a long long long way to go. But soon, before you know it.. You are twenty-freaking-five years old!!! Ah back to the story, so around January we had that talk again. This time he was really serious. Initially we plan to get engaged in March....

But.

My parents doesn't know about our "secret" love affair. I had to tell them. Every day A would asked me,

"So.. Dah tanya Mama?"
"Nanti lah, takde perfect timing."
"Hmm k." *merajuk a little. Because he thought I wasn't serious*

From Feb March... Finally I had the guts to tell them. I was scared of rejection to be honest. What if they disapprove him? My heart will break into little tiny pieces. Ish dramatic! I don't know why, but I told my dad first I still remember the exact words I said to him. We were both in the car, mom was out of town. Perfecttt, kan?

"Abah.. Kaklong ingat nak bertunang this May." (Had to change the dates, because well too chicken!)
"Hah? Kaklong dah ada calon ke?"
"Ermmm. Ada la.."
"Siapa?"
"Ada this guy..."
"Mana kenal?"
"Sama sekolah dulu, kenal since sekolah rendah lagi."

Next on is the normal questions. Study mana, kerja mana etc. The usuals I'd say. Last thing he said was..

"I can't tell you who's your Mr. Right. If you think he's the right one for you, understands you. Then I'm okay with it, Kaklong."

Phew! Only God knows. Lega. But next up... Mom.

You see.... I am actually a chicken. A scary cat. I didn't even dare to tell mom right infront of her. So I whatsapp her instead. Can't remember the exact thing she said.. I only remember..

"Mama kena lah jumpa dia dulu. Baru boleh decide. Ni bukan main main."

Umm.
I was so gelojoh you see... I brought him to see my parents the next day! And... Approved!

A week after we had a little merisik session. Not really a merisik, but his mom came to our house to discuss about the engagement etc.

Uh oh.

Things are getting more serious now ay.

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