GRATEFUL [1]

Roxanne smiles looking at Felix who is sleeping on her thighs. Felix keeps looking at Roxanne's flat stomach and rubs it occasionally. They both were relaxing in the living room, while their parents were gathered in the dining room. Mothers are cooking there.

"Are you that happy?" Roxanne asked, stroking the top of Felix's head.

Without answering, Felix kissed Roxanne's stomach many times. Roxanne laughed at it.

"I think we should check it out. We need to see a doctor." Said Felix as he woke up from sleep.

"Edric's mother is the best obstetrician. I'll call her and make appointment for us." Felix immediately took his cellphone and looked for Edric's cellphone number.

"Felix, it's Christmas today. I'm sure they still hang out with their families, right?"

Felix paused. Then, an idea popped into his mind.

"There it is. Today is Christmas." Muttered Felix. Roxanne only raises her eyebrows. When she was about to ask Felix further questions, the man had already dashed towards the kitchen leaving Roxanne behind.

Roxanne was still where she was until before long, Felix called out to her. Somehow the man was like a passion for something.

"Xyxy, come on, we have to get ready before it gets noon." Said Felix –tugging Roxanne's hand and leading her to the room. He had seen that their parents were just as busy - preparing themselves - no matter where they were going today.

"Felix, where are we going?" Roxanne asked as soon as they got to the room.

"It's Christmas now, honey. Put on your warm clothes." Said Felix as he took some warm clothes for the two of them.

Roxanne is irritated by Felix's confusing answer. "Yes, Felix. I know it's Christmas. Then what?"

Roxanne asked again while changing her clothes.

Felix paused for a moment, then looked at Roxanne. "We will all gather."

*

A few hours later, a mega mansion arrived by 3 cars which were none other than Felix's car along with the cars of both Felix and Roxanne's parents.

"Have you contacted Edric and the others?" Roxanne asked before stopping right at the wide courtyard.

"Of course. They're all here." Felix replied, unhooking his seat belt and Roxanne's.

As everyone got out of their car, Edric and his family got out and greeted them. The parents greet each other before Edric greets Felix and Roxanne's parents.

"You're lucky I'm still at home. You even asked your family and suddenly asked everyone to come together." Said Edric.

"Actually, there's something I want to do apart from that. But, later. The most important thing is we all gather here." Felix said. Roxanne and Edric stare at each other and Roxanne gives a code she doesn't know what Felix means.

"Everyone's waiting inside. Come on in." Invite Cera, Edric's mother.

"I'm sorry we came so suddenly. Felix just told us a few hours ago to get ready and get over here." Said Joanna.

"Ah, no problem. In fact, my husband and I are happy that we can all gather like this. Especially seeing Felix has got his future wife. He's ready to get married, huh." Said Cera who was so happy.

Joanna, Agtahe, and Cera laughed together as they walked into the mansion. Even Agathe seemed familiar with Cera.

"You know, Felix was chasing his daughter non-stop. In fact, he was jealous of Jeffrey who got along well with Roxanne. Oh, I laugh every time I see that." Said Joanna.

"Well, your daughter is very beautiful and grown up, Agathe. Felix is ​​very lucky to have her." Cera told Agathe. Agathe smiled softly.

"Thank you. I even forgot that my own daughter has grown up and will soon be married." Said Agathe emotionally.

Afterwards, they all met Felix's other friends and their parents. They have all been like family since the beginning Felix became friends with his friends. In fact, they also collaborated between companies and that was very profitable, making their companies all successful big companies in France. Now, the parents also join and chat with each other.

"My, my, look at this. You gathered us all here at Christmas time. And look at that radiant face. Oh, my gosh I almost threw up seeing it." Dennis quipped, who then laughed with his friends.

Felix, embracing Roxanne's waist, walked over and greeted each other with his friends.

"Hi, Roxanne. How are you?" said Arthur.

"Better." Roxanne replied. Roxanne was about to hug Arthur as a greeting, but Felix stopped her – tightening her embrace. Edric and Dennis chuckled at the sight.

"It's been a long time since we got together like this." Justin then said.

"Who knows, this might be our last gathering before we get back to work." Felix Connect.

"Look, you must be happy that Roxanne will be yours alone, right. Without bullies like us." Edric replied.

Felix and Roxanne laughed. Then, Felix remembered another important thing. "Ah, that reminds me. When will you guys move out?" asked Felix.

Dennis was shocked and half hit Felix on the shoulder with his fist. "You really kicked us out?" he asked incredulously at Felix's question. Roxanne laughed.

"You still think I kicked you out? Well, you are prohibited from coming to my wedding. If you come, you will see what I will do to your beloved car." Felix threatened which made all his friends cheer and laugh at the same time.

"WHAT!" exclaimed Dennis suddenly. Either he should be surprised by the problem that Felix is ​​getting married to or about Felix who says he will do something to his favorite car. But, right now he was very surprised.

"Ah, no wonder why his face is beaming since I saw him get out of his car earlier." quipped Edric.

"Well, I asked our parents to prepare for our wedding while Roxanne lives with me. Ah, you guys got to see how I proposed to her this morning." Said Felix arrogantly.

"You'll be sorry when you see Felix propose to me. I swear." Roxanne continued. Arthur, Dennis, and Arthur laugh at Roxanne's words.

"I think I know how he proposed to you. I don't want to imagine it." Justin shuddered with horror.

"Yes. My brain is assembling every vulgar sentence he uses when proposing you." Dennis Connect.

Felix just shrugged and laughed with Edric.

"So, when is your wedding date?" asked Arthur then.

"January 1st is the beginning of the year." Felix answered quickly. Roxanne gasped until she looked straight at Felix. "What? That fast?"

"What is this? You didn't tell your future wife yourself? Who are you actually going to marry, Jullian?" chuckles Edric, who is surprised to find out that Roxanne doesn't know anything about her own marriage.

"I didn't tell her. This is another surprise from several other surprises." Felix replied proudly.

Dennis, Arthur and Justin just laughed at Roxanne, who seemed to be scolding Felix for not telling her. Of course Roxanne is annoyed. How could Felix not have told her about their own wedding date. That's evil.

"Oh, gosh. Roxanne, I just hope that when you get pregnant, you have to have unusual cravings and give him some unusual surprises too." Dennis gives Roxanne a suggestion.

Then, Felix smiled meaningfully. One hand gently rubs Roxanne's flat stomach.

"She did."