Though we once attended the same school, our paths never truly crossed. It wasn’t until 2022 that we finally met briefly in Yogyakarta. Our meeting was fleeting, yet it marked the start of a deeper and closer communication

After our brief meeting in 2022, our conversations remained few and far between. Two years later, in the quiet of mid-2024, Ari found the courage to ask for another meeting and expressed his sincere intention to take the relationship to a more serious level. However, at that time, Risma still wasn’t entirely convinced by Ari’s intentions. Following that meeting, as time went on, we both made efforts to grow together, understanding, and slowly drawing closer to one another

At the close of 2024, Ari’s sincere intentions were finally met with an answer. This heartfelt step was followed by a meaningful visit at the end of Ramadan in 2025, Ari met with Risma’s parents, humbly seeking their blessing and permission. Their warm approval lit the way for the next step in our journey. Shortly after, our families gathered in a simple engagement ceremony that took place in April 2025, wrapped in joy and heartfelt warmth