Just Wanna Say I Love You (2024) s01e03 Episode Script

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Does the test before marriage
truly exist?
Or is it something ephemeral?
For humans are fundamentally
united in the name of love.
That one is cute.
Isn't it?
Nirwan looks good.
But Gina looks glum.
What's up with you, Gin?
Your photos seem so stiff,
like you're forcing it.
Really? Do they?
Yeah.
I think so, Gin.
You look like you have a lot on your mind.
Did you have a fight?
It's alright.
When you're getting married,
there are always challenges.
However, the question mark
grew even bigger.
What if I'm the wrong rib of Adam?
Move forward, Bal.
Alright.
A bit to the left, Bal.
Why do you look so stiff?
Can you be more intimate?
I want your pre-wedding
photos to be great.
Okay. One more time, okay?
Darling, come on.
We're taking photos now.
Don't be like this.
-Alright?
-Okay.
-Are you ready yet?
-Yes.
Raise it up a bit, Bal.
It still looks stiff.
Darling, are you serious
about getting married?
Are you seriously asking me this now?
Let's just take the photos first, okay?
I should be the one asking you.
Do you really want to marry me?
Because you refuse to go to counselling.
You want to discuss that here?
Right now?
Yeah. When do you ever discuss anything?
Guys, do you want to argue,
-or should we proceed?
-Just a moment, please.
Okay?
Darling, please don't act like this.
It's embarrassing, you know?
Fine. I'm not in the mood!
When are you ever
in the mood regarding our marriage?
Darling, enough please.
After this,
I promise we'll discuss counselling.
Okay?
Honestly, I don't know
if I really am happy
or just pretending?
Sir, let's do it.
Are you ready?
Here it is, sir.
Geez, I was just about to go fishing.
Bal, let's start!
Go.
You were ready to get married.
But why are you feeling anxious now, Gin?
Actually, it's been for a few months now.
Darling.
Hey.
You surprised me.
Marry me?
Why are you laughing?
Well, it's just that
it doesn't suit you to speak English.
Okay, just answer it then.
Why all of a sudden?
It's not sudden, darling.
I've thought about everything.
You just need to answer now.
No, I mean why did you suddenly
Goodness me, Gina. Don't you want to?
In movies, you just have to say "yes."
Yes, I do.
Your left hand, please.
Hopefully it fits.
I love you.
I love you too.
Mom.
What do you think about it?
Dear,
you're the one who wants to get married.
You're the one who will be living it.
Whatever your decision is,
I will support you.
Yeah
But I still need your advice, Mom.
How do you feel now?
Are you two compatible?
Are there many differences
or similarities?
In the past,
your father and I were not compatible.
Many differences,
many problems.
But we thought it was
because we loved each other.
That was how it was.
Then we went through our marriage.
So, dear,
when you choose a husband
he has to be aligned with you.
One rhythm, one feeling,
and one life goal.
We already have proof, right?
How did your father and I end up?
In the end, we separated.
So now it's up to you, dear.
Do you feel compatible
with Nirwan or not?
Well, if we have an outdoor venue
this concept would be great.
It's simple and elegant, right, darling?
I've saved a few options already,
so when we meet
with the wedding planner,
we won't have to choose again.
Wedding planner?
Are we using one?
Yes, that's the plan.
Whose plan? Yours?
Yes, that's why I'm telling you now.
What's wrong with you?
Can't we discuss this first?
Using a wedding planner is expensive,
and we don't have that kind of money.
I'll find the rest of the money later.
Borrow it from your parents, huh?
You're being ridiculous!
What do you mean, Dad?
Gina and I have been dating for 9 years.
Well, you can date,
but just not get married.
Times have changed, Dad.
Anyway, I don't agree with you with Gina.
What are you going to tell our family?
Why are you even marrying a Javanese?
If you marry someone who is Batak,
then I might lend you the money.
DID YOU COME AROUND HERE?
You're sure?
You don't have anything to tell me?
Nothing. Everything is good.
Then why did you suddenly agree
to the on-budget wedding concept?
It's nothing, I just thought about it.
That you were right.
Rather than borrowing from my parents,
it's better if we just
have a simple wedding, right?
What's going on with you?
You still won't tell me
that your parents don't approve of me.
We're about to get married.
Why are there still secrets?
I'm confused about
how to talk to you about this.
I still want to marry you.
Whether my mom or dad agree or not,
I don't care.
I'll find extra money.
And if we don't raise enough,
we'll have a simple wedding.
But, most importantly,
I'm really asking you for a favor.
I really need you to stay strong.
I believe I can win them over.
But the fact is,
they don't like me, right?
My parents are just surprised.
We just need to win them over, darling.
We?
You mean me?
I'm the one who has to
win them over, right?
No, I won't just stand by.
I'll help you for sure.
I love you.
I'm somewhat hesitant about Nirwan,
to be honest.
I'm torn between following his advice
to get closer to his parents
or just leaving everything to God.
But I'm still doing it.
I'm trying to get closer
to Nirwan's parents,
even though the results
don't meet my expectations.
May peace be upon you.
May peace be upon you too.
Nirwan.
-How are you, Ma'am?
-Thank God, I'm well.
-How about you?
-I'm good.
Perfect timing,
we're about to have dinner.
Fortunately, I'm hungry too.
Come, join us for dinner.
Hi.
Your fried noodles
are the best!
Thank you.
How are your wedding preparations going?
We're just working
on the documents, Ma'am.
While also preparing the concept.
Let me know if you need anything,
don't do it all by yourself.
Of course, Ma'am.
But so far,
Gina and I can still handle it.
That's good to hear.
Thank God.
Hey, dear.
Have you met Nirwan's parents yet?
What time are you
going to the workshop, Wan?
Right after this, Dad.
May peace be upon you.
May peace be upon you too.
Good morning, Auntie.
Good morning, Gina.
-How are you?
-I'm good.
-What's this?
-This is Gudeg for you and uncle.
My mom made it this morning.
Thank you.
Wow, that's delicious, Mom!
Gina's mom's Gudeg.
-Morning, Uncle.
-Morning.
But, I don't eat that.
I don't like Javanese food.
It's too sweet for me.
You're so pretentious.
Yet you keep birds like a Javanese person.
Hey, hon.
How many times have I told you?
This Barred Dove is a symbol of success.
That's why we have to show those people,
that we Batak who migrated
can also be successful in Java.
Just try it, Dad.
It's different.
It's just the same. You eat it.
Don't be late to the workshop.
Gina,
I'll go inside now, okay?
What did I tell you?
This is a stupid idea!
Hey, listen to me.
This is just the first try.
Yeah, but I can't keep doing this.
Darling! Darling!
Let me take you home.
No need to. Just go to the workshop!
Come on, don't be upset. Please?
I'll take you home, okay?
Darling.
Darling.
Please don't ignore me.
This is out of my control.
Then whose control is it?
How can I control what my dad says?
And you think
I can control how hurt I feel?
You're acting like I'm not
allowed to be upset with your parents.
That's not it, darling.
This is just the first attempt.
We need to stick together.
Stick together?
This feels like my responsibility now.
You have it easy.
My mom has always been nice to you.
When has my mom
ever acted like your dad just did?
Alright, how about this.
Let me handle my mom and dad.
Give me some time to talk to them again.
This is because you suddenly
decided to get married.
We both know
we don't have the money for that.
We're not even
on the same page, Nirwan.
Why are you blaming me now?
It's because you
proposed to me out of the blue.
Herbal drink anyone?
Herbal drink, sir?
Herbal drink, sis?
No, thank you.
Hey, jamu lady.
-Herbal drink, please.
-Yes, sir.
Where have you been?
I haven't seen you in a while.
It's called herbal medicine,
so it's rarely seen.
Alright.
You better get to the workshop.
I have a lot of work to do too.
This is because you suddenly
decided to get married.
We both know
we don't have the money for that.
We're not even
on the same page, Nirwan.
Mom.
I'm the one stressed out,
why are you smoking?
Whatever you're thinking about,
I'm thinking about it too, son.
Really?
Do you truly love Gina?
If I didn't, I wouldn't have
asked her to marry me, Mom.
Well, try talking to your father again.
Have you talked to him?
Every time I want to give up,
something good always comes after that.
But my heart is exhausted.
That's because you keep it
all to yourself.
You don't tell Nirwan everything, do you?
I do tell Nirwan everything.
Every problem,
there's always a solution.
But it doesn't last long,
and it happens again.
It reminds me of what my mom said.
Bridging differences is not easy.
Especially in marriage.
It must be of the same feeling,
the same rhythm,
and the same life goals.
But, Nirwan and I are just very different.
They're about to arrive, darling.
Darling.
Isn't this too expensive?
Don't worry about it.
I'll take care of everything,
it'll be fine.
The important thing is
that the issue with my dad is resolved.
Oh, and let's have the ceremony
and reception on the same day
since my parents have set the date.
What do you mean?
My parents said we should
get married on August 20th.
It's a Sunday.
And you agreed?
Yes.
I have no problem with the date.
Just relax, okay?
Don't be stress out.
I'll handle everything. Just relax.
Okay?
-Are you Mr. Nirwan?
-Yes.
-Are you the wedding planner?
-Yes.
Hello, I'm Nirwan.
-This is my fiancee, Gina.
-Oh, hi.
Gina.
Okay.
-Just a moment, please.
-Sure.
Okay.
So, the ceremony and reception
will be on the same day.
-In one day? Not two days?
-Yes.
But how about we consider two options?
-Separating them?
-That will just make it confusing.
-Why the two options? Keep it simple.
-Alright.
We'll combine them on August 20th
But we can take a look first.
August 20th, right?
It's not practical to separate them.
Are we going to book the venue again?
-Okay then.
-August 20th is a Sunday, right?
I can't deny it.
That feeling of happiness does exist.
It is real.
It's deeply etched in my heart.
However, the doubts
might not be worth it.
Darling, after we get married,
let's live at my parents' house, okay?
It's okay, dear.
If it has to be that way.
Your sister is also with her husband now.
But she has it easy.
You have me
to look after you at home, Mom.
You don't need to worry about me.
I'm fine.
Mom.
How can I not worry about you?
I don't want to leave you here alone.
Besides, Nirwan's parents
are both still around.
Listen, dear.
Nirwan is an only son.
So,
he has to bring his wife to his home.
I guess so, Gin.
Maybe
you'll be going with Nirwan eventually?
Whether you like his parents or not,
you'll still end up with them.
It's normal to have issues
like this before marriage.
It's normal to feel doubtful,
confused,
or to question
if he's the right one.
But, believe me,
after you marry Nirwan,
those doubts will disappear.
You'll be happy,
and you might even be surprised
to find out that Nirwan
is the right person for you.
Maybe.
But, maybe not.
-Thank you, sir.
-You're welcome.
I'll follow up with you soon.
Yes, just let me know.
-Sure, sir. Goodbye.
-Goodbye.
-Goodbye, ma'am.
-Yes.
Darling.
Was there a meeting with
the wedding planner today?
Yes, just a short one.
Why didn't you take me with you?
I have things to discuss with them.
Let me handle it, okay?
I'll pick you up tomorrow.
My mom wants to cook for you.
Hon.
Yeah?
Thanks, hon.
Wow, how delicious your cooking is!
I hope you like it, Gina.
How could Gina like
that kind of food, hon.
It's our food.
She's used to sweet flavors.
Gina, can you serve Nirwan?
Dad, we're not even married yet.
Well, it's good for you to get used to it!
This Batak dish you made
is delicious, darling.
I cooked especially for Gina today.
Hey, Gina.
That's so you can learn how
to cook Batak dishes for Nirwan.
So, how's your event planning going?
How many ulos do you need?
How much for the sinamot?
Do you have enough money?
Dad, that's enough.
Hey, Gina.
You don't need more money do you?
Nirwan mentioned that
you don't have much savings.
That's why he borrowed money from me.
But I said
the wedding has to follow
Batak traditions.
Hon!
That's enough!
Gina? Gina?
Dad, why did you have to say that?
Now she's leaving!
You've gone too far, hon.
Darling!
Darling!
Darling, wait for me!
Darling!
Darling! Darling!
Darling! Darling!
What are you doing walking out like that?
You can't just do whatever you want!
It's uncomfortable for my parents!
I'm doing whatever I want?
You're the one doing whatever you want!
Making decisions
on your own all of a sudden!
You suddenly borrowed money
from your parents?
And now our wedding
has to follow Batak traditions!
What's wrong with that, Gin?
We both agreed not to follow
any traditions!
We don't even have enough
money to host such an event!
That's impossible.
This is a once-in-a-lifetime event.
My parents just want to give us the best!
Your parents?
Do you even consider me?
You never involve me in anything!
Now you're lying to me!
Lying?
I wasn't lying! I was going to tell you
about borrowing the money!
When?
When were you going to tell me?
I've known you long enough, Nirwan!
You never tell me until I find out myself!
Everything is in your head.
You never share anything with me.
You don't even ask what's on my mind.
Herbal drinks!
Herbal drink, sis?
Herbal drink, sir?
-No, thanks!
-Alright then.
I'm doing all of this
for us.
Everything!
If you say
I never ask you,
then I'm asking you now.
Have you ever thought about our wedding?
All the ideas come from me!
You just shoot them down.
No money, this and that!
Have you ever given a solution?
Yeah.
But you just ended up
making your own decisions, right?
Do you even still love me?
Just figure it out yourself!
"Sir, we're waiting for the
down payment today. Thank you."
So,
you're still not talking to Nirwan?
Not really.
We're planning to go
to marriage counseling later.
Huh, seriously?
Yeah.
Neither of us can look at
the issues objectively anymore.
So, we need a third party.
How did you come up with that idea?
Because my sister
also went to marriage counseling
before she got married.
But I don't know
if it's still happening today.
Nirwan hasn't confirmed anything yet.
But is he willing to go?
At first, he didn't want to.
He thought we didn't have any problems.
We have a pre-wedding photo
session scheduled today.
I shared the schedule with you in advance.
I know.
After thinking about it,
I feel like we need counseling.
We need a third party.
So that we know
what the future of our marriage is.
Counseling? A third party?
What's the point, Gin?
Why do we even need a counseling, Gin?
We're about to get married, you know.
Wan, I've told you many times.
So we can figure out
the future of our marriage.
Of course we're getting married!
What's the problem with us?
I just got a call.
Let's go now.
See?
You just decide everything.
It's all about what you want.
I just ask for counseling,
and you question why?
Who is it? Nirwan?
He's about to arrive.
Could you tell me what the problem is?
Sorry, Doctor.
I actually don't know what went wrong.
I'm here because Gina asked me to come.
Can you try to recall
if there was any argument?
Because
I borrowed money
from my parents for our wedding.
Gina feels like I lied
because she doesn't like that
I borrowed money from my parents.
Darling, come on. Don't just stay silent.
You're the one who brought me here.
Ms. Gina?
I can't continue with this
marriage anymore, Doctor.
What?
Wait a minute.
Just a moment, sir.
All this time
during my relationship with Nirwan,
I've almost never made any decisions.
He made all the decisions.
So now,
for the future of our marriage,
I want to make a decision.
You can't just do whatever
you want, you know!
You're always like this!
For what?
It's for you.
I feel like there's no problem.
We just need to get married,
say our vows, and all is settled.
That's the problem.
You never see that there is a problem.
You're rambling, you know that?
-Just a moment, Doctor.
-Doctor.
Gina
I often tell him that
I don't like something,
but I'm never heard, Doctor.
You used to listen to my stories.
Stories about my father.
About my mother.
About batik.
You used to listen to me.
But now, everything is about you.
You don't want to listen to me anymore.
I can't take it anymore, Doctor.
With his behavior like this.
Especially if it keeps repeating
for years to come.
I can't take it anymore, Doctor.
Now
I want to make my own decision.
Maybe
we could overcome all our differences.
Maybe
if we could become companions
who bring joy to each other again.
Maybe
there will be a time
when all the world's conflicts subside.
Turning into warm embraces.
But
it may not be.