THE LOVE OF MY LIFE
100. Family gathering

####The next day...

Kevin waited anxiously. Several times he glanced at the clock on his wrist.

The hat covering his head as well as the black mask covering part of his face made some people glance at him in wonder, then ignore him.

Moments later, his eyes sparkled happily as he watched his two parents appear. Soon he greeted his parents with a brief hug. And took over the suitcase her mother had brought, guiding them to the car that had been waiting for them.

Kevin stuffed all the suitcases into the trunk with the driver accompanying him, while his parents got into the car.

"I thought my mom didn't come" Kevin said after sitting in the car and removing the mask.

"That's impossible, even more so tonight is the award ceremony for Nayla" Gloria said.

"And no less important is, because he is willing to enter into our family," continued Vincen.

"But, papa and mama promise you won't talk about her family?" please Kevin.

"Why are you so worried about that?" welcome Gloria to laugh lightly.

"You seem to love her more than your own sister" said Vincen.

"Basically she's going to be my sister isn't she?" kevin answered in self-defense.

"Look who's talking right now" Vincen greeted with a laugh.

"Then, why isn't Jo coming with you now?" gloria Sela.

"Ah, that, that, I almost forgot and haven't told you yet" Kevin said.

"Actually yesterday we got into trouble, and with the help of Nayla all resolved quickly. Now they're both getting busier than they should be" Kevin explained.

Later, Kevin began to tell about the problems they were facing. How Nayla helps solve their problems, until willing to join to sing in one song.

The surprising thing for both parents is that Nayla's ability to sing and create songs is not inferior to their own child when Kevin shows the final video through his mobile phone.

They admired his attitude of being able to act quickly in overcoming the problem before it grew bigger. They also wonder who exactly is the friend who helped Nayla.

"Before I went to the airport, the two of them met the person who accused Jo of plagiarism and wanted to have a good talk. The agency is also with them so that they can see and hear the person's behavior firsthand,"

Kevin at the end of the story. He also said Nayla got all the important information and was able to track where the person was thanks to the help of her friend Vania.

"So, he has a friend of a reliable hacker?" gloria was shocked.

"I was shocked when Nayla casually said that her friend was a hacker unknown to many" Kevin replied.

"But, why should Nayla go to that person and not return the charges?" ask Gloria in wonder.

"He disagreed when we wanted to sue him. He would rather talk to that person and choose the path of peace. That way, he'll get what he needs. He assumed that the person was just someone's man, " Kevin said.

"He can think that far?" welcome Vincen in awe.

Kevin nodded in response. Shortly after, they had arrived at the building where they lived.

They arrived just as Rory had just returned. He immediately welcomed his parents and apologized for not being able to pick them up.

When they asked about Nayla, she simply replied that she had taken Nayla back to her apartment, and deliberately did not tell Nayla about the arrival of her parents.

Both Rory and Kevin's parents spend the rest of their time before Nayla's show begins by having Rory tell her about Nayla more and how they got their affairs done with the person who had accused them.

They only know Nayla based on the stories of her two children who say the same thing, without anything they cover up. However, with just that, both Rory and Kevin's parents feel confident that Nayla is a good person regardless of how her past is.

##### The night.

In the hotel ballroom, where the award ceremony was held seemed to be filled with guests even though it had not yet entered the time the event began.

The presence of Rory and his team managed to attract the attention of some guests because they did not come with Nayla.

"I thought Miss Nyloes was coming with them, but she didn't, like,"

The whisper Gloria overheard made her approach Rory to confirm.

"Jo, are you sure you don't have to pick up Nayla? He's still not here" whispered Gloria.

"Mama take it easy, she must be coming," replied Rory calmly. "Because he promised to come" he added.

Suddenly the atmosphere turned boisterous and the guests directed their gaze towards the entrance.

Many of those carrying bouquets of flowers immediately walked towards the entrance as if to welcome the arrival of someone.

Rory immediately turned around followed by her friends with Gloria and her husband.

Gloria and her husband Vincen turned their eyes when they saw Nayla join hands with another man.

Beside Nayla there was also a man walking hand in hand with her, and more surprisingly the middle-aged man and woman who also accompanied Nayla was very familiar to Gloria and Vincen.

Guests began to give Nayla a bouquet of flowers in her hand, which greeted her with a warm smile on her face.

"Thank you," welcome Nayla whenever she receives flowers.

Everyone who gave the flowers also congratulated him. Until when they see Nayla's gaze fixed on Rory, they regularly retreat to give Nayla a little time.

"Woww, look who's the star tonight" Rory smiled as Rory approached Nayla.

"If I can throw it at you, then I'll gladly do it" Nayla replied.

"And I will gladly reject it" replied Rory.

Nayla turns her pandagan on Rory's parents. A little surprised by their arrival because Rory did not tell him anything.

Before Nayla opened her voice, Gloria moved first giving a short hug.

"I never thought you'd be this pretty when you wore a dress" Gloria said sincerely.

"And you look as graceful as ever, Mrs.Jordan," replied Nayla politely.

For a moment Gloria was surprised by the way Nayla called her, where Nayla honored her by calling her last name. Even Rory and Kevin were surprised Nayla could position a call for someone formally.

"I really didn't know you were coming" Nayla said.

"We can't possibly miss it when the two of them keep telling us about you, even more so about you who's a writer," Gloria said, glancing at Rory and Kevin.

"I hope they don't tell me anything bad" Nayla replied smiling.

"Not even a single shred of it," Gloria replied lightly laughing.

"It's nice to meet you again Mr. Jordan," said Nayla, turning her eyes to Vincen.

"I'm also happy to see you again" Vincen welcomed.

"You're a little late, Nay," continued Rory.

"What can I say? There is someone who takes longer to change his clothes," said Nayla slightly raising her shoulders and glancing at the person beside her.

"Geez,,,!" Chris pulled Nayla's nose and turned her face towards him.

"Basic traitor! You've agreed not to bring that up because I have my reasons" Chris protested.

Initially, Gloria was worried when Nayla was with another man, but it evaporated when she saw her two children remained calm and even warmly welcomed the man who was holding Nayla. Their questions were answered when they saw Nayla's interaction with the man.

"Oh,,!!" Nayla brushes Chris' hand. "I'm just kidding, they know what you're doing anyway" Nayla rubbed her nose.

"Ah, introduce him to my brother" Nayla told Gloria to introduce Chris.

Chris smiled kindly at Gloria and Vincen, then extended his hand.

"It's good to see you again, Mr. And Mrs. Jordan," said Chris.

"For a long time no see, doctor Chris," welcome Vincen happy.

"Ehh, you know them already?" ask Nayla in shock.

"Well, they're more like papa's business partners and were my patients back in LA" Chris explained.

"really? So," Nayla turned to Chris' parents.

"Om and aunt know them?" nayla asked widening her eyes.

"Yes," replied papa Chris.

As if their meeting became a reunion, they hugged each other briefly and chatted casually.

Shortly thereafter, the pickle began. Nayla was asked to take to the stage to receive the award and give a short speech.

Some people who asked questions were warmly welcomed by him, until when Nayla got off the stage even some people ventured to ask for her signature in the book they brought each.

"I don't think you have a daughter" Vincen said.

They are now gathered in a room specially prepared for Nayla after the event is over. Both of Chris' parents gulped their spit when Vincen told them that.

Before the tension increased, Vincen again said with an understanding smile.

"I know what you're thinking, and I know it all, too" Vincen said.

"The most important thing is how they will live it, and only you play the role of his family here" continued Vincen.

"At least that's what Nayla told us" Gloria continued.

Both of Chris' parents immediately looked at Nayla as if asking for an explanation, even Chris also did the same.

Before Nayla said anything, Vincen again revealed their intentions.

"We'd like to talk about their wedding date with you, please,"

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