Both then leave the condo. As Linden drives his car, he seems to sense Feliz discomfort. He notices how she keeps on fiddling on her fingers. Linden couldn't bring himself to ask. He could only put on the radio, hoping the music could distract her from her thought.
They finally arrive at the restaurant. Both goes out from the car, as they walk toward the restaurant. The waiter then shows them the reservation. Feliz silently follow. As they arrive inside a VIP room. Both then take a sit. Linden turn to look at Feliz.
"Are you alright?" he asks.
"Yes, I'm fine." she smile slightly.
A few moment later, Uncle Hebrew arrives with his wife.
"Oh…both of you already came."
Linden and Feliz then stand.
"Feliz, this is Aunt Mia." Linden introduces.
"My wife." Uncle Hebrew adds.
"Nice to meet you, Feliz." Aunt Mia smile as she shakes her hand with Feliz.
"Likewise, Auntie Mia."
And at the same time, someone else arrives.
"Hebrew, you arrive first." It was Tan, Feliz's father. And there a woman in her 50's beside him. Looking very beautiful although she looks old.
"This is my wife, Glidia. Feliz's mom. Though, you all already know her." Tan said. All of them looks at them, while Feliz silently look down. Feliz's mom was indeed the once renowned actress, Glidia George.
"Nice to see you again, Glidia." Uncle Hebrew said.
"Yes, indeed."
"It's been awhile, Glidia. I finally got to see you again." Aunt Mia stated.
"Same here, Mia."
Aunt Mia and Glidia hug each other.
"Let's all take a sit." Linden exclaims.
The atmosphere was lively as their folks talks, while Linden and Feliz listens silently. As they converse, a waiter come to serve them food. Their elders laugh as they joke around. Sometimes, Linden talks to answer their question and Feliz just nods her head.
"It was been a long time since you retired from the entertaiment industry, Glidia." Uncle Hebrew said.
"Yes, indeed. Time surely flies fast." Glidia said as she sips her wine.
"What Feliz? Didn't you said before she wants to be an actress just like you?" Aunt Mia asks. Hearing that question, Glidia was stunned. She clears her throat a little.
"Well, she seems to be changing her mind." she answer.
Feliz only silently eat her food. Not bother with their conversation. Same as Linden.
"Oh...that's a shame. She's surely could be famous as you, if she pursues the same career as you." Aunt Mia exclaims.
"Yes, indeed." Glidia said, while she looks at her daughter with a sad smile. Linden notice it. But Feliz didn't seem to notice it, as she just focus eating.
"Everybody grown so much, that their dream changes. My daughter, seem to like her job as an editor. So, I find that really worthwhile." Tan stated, smiling.
Hearing that, Feliz looks at her father as both of them exchanges smile. Linden who saw this, wonders. As he can sense that Feliz is at odd with her mother. Never once both of them exchanges plesantries. Only sometimes, her mother stole a peek at her. While Feliz never once took a glance at her. As if she didn't exist. Knowing this, he can't help but ponders more.
"Well, let's talk about their marriage. It seems like we have a lot of things to do." Aunt Mia stated.
"Yes, indeed. Well, me and Mia already thought of this. We would like to book the wedding pakej."
"Yes, yes. We even found a wedding planner for both of you. The theme for the wedding has already been pick." Aunt Mia excitedly said.
Hearing that, Linden and Feliz was stunned.
"But Uncle...." before Linden could say anything, his aunt interjects.
"Don't worry. It's a very nice theme. It's suit for both of you."
"Yes, if you two want, you can contact the wedding planner herself. We have her number." Uncle Hebrew adds.
"Yes, yes. Here."
Aunt Mia then took out a business card as she put it beside Feliz.
"The decoration is wonderful. She's a top-notch wedding planner. Both of you won't be disappointed."
Linden and Feliz was silent for a while. That both of their elder notice.
"What's the matter?" Tan asks.
Linden then look toward them as he speaks;
"Me and Feliz decided that we won't do the wedding."
Hearing this information, both of their elders was shock.
"What? Both of you won't do the wedding?" Aunt Mia questions.
"Yes. Me and Feliz will only need to register our name as a married couple."
Aunt Mia gasps. While other just stare, currently also still in shock.
"Are you serious, Linden?" Uncle Hebrew couldn't help but ask again.
Linden looks at his uncle, then nod. Seeing this, Tan looks at his daughter.
"Feliz, you agreeing to this?" he asks.
"Yes, dad."
Again, the elders were stunned. Both elders try to collect theirs thought, as they were conflicted.
Seemingly to be calm, Uncle Hebrew ask.
"So, when will you two register?"
"Hebrew!" Aunt Mia seem to be against with this idea. Uncle Hebrew softly taps his wife hand, to appease her.
"We haven't picked the date peculiarly." Linden answers.
Hearing this, Uncle Hebrew sigh in relief.
"Alright, we should pick an auspicious date then." he stated.
"Hebrew!"
"All that matters are both of them are married." Uncle Hebrew tries to convince his wife.
"But...it unsightly for them not to have wedding. Beside…Feliz's parent hasn't agreed to this." Aunt Mia exclaims.
With that, all the focus turn to Feliz's parent.
"Well old friend, it seems that they already make their mind about this." Uncle Hebrew said.
Tan looks down as he's contemplating about it. While Glidia glance at her daughter, silently.
"Then, I have nothing to said." Tan stated.
Hearing that, Aunt Mia sank disappointedly.
"Their adult now. They can make their own decision." Tan adds.
"Indeed. Well then, old lady let discuss which date to choose." Uncle Hebrew said, as he tries to coax his wife from being upset. The atmosphere then changes back to be lively, as they busily joke around again.
All of them then leaves the room, as they talk outside.
"Well, old friend. We will become in laws after this."
"Hahaha, indeed. We'll get to see other very oftens, then."
As both her father and Uncle Hebrew talking, Feliz then excuse herself to go to the restroom.