
Until nightfall, Kezia had just arrived at his house. The house was completely deserted and Arland drove Kezia up to the porch.
“Dreams of beauty dear..” said Arland while rubbing Kezia's head.
“Yes, you are also careful on the road. Call me if I am nyampe.” Kezia said with a warm smile.
“Iyaa, I love you..” look down Arland while peeling Kezia's forehead.
“Love you more...” reply.
Arland began to move his legs leaving Kezia. Several times he turned around to look back at his girlfriend. His legs felt heavy, he was very unwilling to part with Kezia. Kezia just smiled from the door of his house. Staring at that sturdy shoulder that is getting longer and further away. Until finally the shadow of Arland disappeared behind the door of his car that drove slowly.
Kezia turned around and immediately walked into his house. Living room lights are turned off, only a few small lights are still on. Before going to his room, Kezia first stopped by Sean's room. The handsome boy was already asleep in his sleep. His little lips smiled, maybe he was dreaming beautifully.
Kezia rubbed Sean's head then kissed him gently. “Dreams of beauty dear..” watered down Kezia.
Kezia pulls Sean's blanket to the chest. Seen Sean wriggling and flipping his body. Kezia smiled anxiously at the behavior of this little boy. After looking at Sean's face, he immediately returned to his room.
Arriving at her room, Kezia placed her handbag on the dresser. She rolled her hair and tied it up high. He grabbed a towel not far from where he stood. Her shadow disappeared behind the bathroom door.
Kezia showered his body with warm water. His sore back was felt in small massages by the swift water radiating from the shower. Kezia cleansed her body immediately as a chill slipped under her skin.
After he cleaned his body, he only used his bathtub. He walked to the bed because his phone was on. A video call from Arland.
“Hay.. Did you nyampe?” greet Kezia while smiling.
“Iya, brand new. Have you taken a shower?”
“Udah dong, my body is very sticky.”
“I just want to take a shower.” said Arland while moving a pillow that blocked his chest and then tendered his body in bed.
The sight of the burly muscles covering her chest and stomach put Kezia to her own shame.
“Ish you kok gag dress?” Kezia closed his eyes with his right hand
“And I told you to take a shower.” call Arland while smiling.
“Iya, but gag need to be naked so also in front of me.”
“Loh naked what, I still wear pants really. Only new clothes on the loose, want to dry first.”
“Later you catch a cold..”
“Hah what?”
“Later you catch a cold!”
“No, after that you said what?”
“Emang I said what?”
“Ya have tried in rework”
“Later you catch a cold..”
“Tadi is not so ahh.” Arland Protest
“Yang,, that's what you mean?” sahut Kezia who couldn't help but smile.
“Well yes, that's a pity..” said Arland who also smiled.
“Still yes make today..”.
“What do you do?”
“Create everything. I'm really moved..”
“Add love gag same me?” Kezia simply nodded with his hands covering his face. “You add gemesin if you like it.” added Arland.
“Gombal!” timpal Kezia's. Arland chuckled at Kezia's annoyed expression
“O yes who, tomorrow I have business, I think I can just meet you malem. You can do kangen, right?”
“Urusan? You want to go out of town?”
“No, still around here. just must be a little busy.” said Arland.
“Oh yes already gag pa-pa, the important thing is you do not forget to eat and keep the condition.”
“Okey first lady!” arland cried with a short respect.
Chat after chat keeps rolling. Until the night gets late. The conversation halted, as Arland was about to clean up his body.
Talking to Kezia became a new habit for Arland. In the past, he showed more everything with his attitude, this time he was more courageous to show with his words. Although sometimes the attitude is more important but words can emphasize his feelings that may not be understood just like that by Kezia.
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“Mimaaa.. wake up dong mima..” exclaimed Sean while shaking Kezia's body which was still under the covers. Kezia squirmed, stretching out her body that felt so sore. “Good morning mima...” greet Sean when he saw Kezia's eyes open. In his kiss Kezia's right cheek gently.
“Good morning dear...” said Kezia while smiling.
“Mima, let's get up!! Temenin sean majarii sport. We take a walk to the park, said onkle arland there is a good park for the morning walk.” pinta Sean while pulling Kezia's hand.
“Onkle arland? When to chat with onkle arland?” Kezia scrunched his forehead.
“Tadi mornin onkle arland call sean, he said sean should take a walk to be healthy.” Sean bright with enthusiasm.
“Ooo so you guys like to chat yes behind the mima. What is onkle Arland?” search Kezia while eye-catching
“Male secrets dong mima. Mima kepo!” sean said as he got off Kezia's bed. Kezia sneered with an anxious grin on his lips. “Mima change clothes yes, sean wait mima under.” continued Sean while waving his hand at Kezia.
“Gosh, this kid when is gedenyaaa? it looks like arland. In chekokin what the hell he is the same arland.” muttered Kezia while shaking his head in disbelief.
Lazily Kezia immediately got out of bed. He washed his face and brushed his teeth and changed his clothes into sports clothes. Kezia smiled looking at her face reflected in the mirror. I don't know what she had in mind that made her so happy this morning. Perhaps the shadow of Arland who always danced in his memory.
“May mah!” greet Kezia when she sees Eliana sitting with Sean in the living room.
“Gag store open mah?” Kezia grabbed the piece of apple that was in front of Sean and then shook it tightly.
“No, today you want a guest, so you want to get ready.”
“Guest? Who mah?” search Kezia.
“Later you ask papah aja, tuh papah again phone.” Eliana said.
“Oo yes already, I want to walk the same morning Sean. Yuk boy!” exclaim Kezia.
“Okey mima!” Sean stood up with spirit.
He walked in tandem with Kezia.this time Sean was not willing to walk with his hands in Kezia's hands. He often tucked his hands in his pants pocket. Adult sok, right?! Kezia has lost a lot of time with Sean. Even now Sean does not want to be hugged or kissed in front of others. Ah, this boy is getting bigger, Kezia thought.
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“Mima often come to this place?” asked Sean who was running small beside Kezia.
“Iyaa, this park used to be not as good as it is now. But onkle arland rearrange this park to be more beautiful as it is now.” Kezia recalled
“What chest has also been here?”
Kezia stopped his steps. His mind came to a halt while recalling Angga.
“Sorry Mima, Sean..”
“Ga pa-pa dear...” Kezia rubbed Sean's head and tried to smile. “Dada has never been here, but the chest will definitely be happy if he has been here.” continued Kezia with a thin smile. Suddenly his heart felt a bitterness when he had to remember Angga who was now no beside him but Kezia tried to regain control of his heart, so as not to dissolve. “Let's run again..” invite Kezia who started running in front of Sean. Sean caught up with him at a quick pace.
This morning was Sean's. He was free to ask Kezia anything and Kezia gladly granted it. They enjoy laughing together, chasing each other and scrambling for roadside food.
Sean's eyes widened when he saw the many variations of snacks in front of his eyes. His saliva almost dripped and Kezia fiddled with it.
“Mima, I want it!” point Sean at seeing some kids enjoying grilled sausage with sauce and mayonnaise.
Sean forgot that in his hand was already a bag of food he had bought.
“By honey, let's buy.”
However Sean is still a child who will feel very happy when his wishes are followed.
With Sean's spirit headed for the grilled sausage seller. His eyes did not blink looking at the seller of grilled sausages who was busy turning back the burning and sometimes interspersed by giving a topping on a cooked sausage.
“What kind of sport is this, the edges of the snack.” muttered Kezia while smiling.
Sean received the cooked grilled sausage with his happy face. Even though it was still hot he could not wait to eat it.
“This is so delicious mima!” sean exclaimed with sparkling eyes.
“Hahaha.. alright, enjoy!” sahut Kezia while rubbing Sean's head.
Kezia enjoys the road with Sean while accompanied by grilled sausage in his hands. Their jogging track passes by walking leisurely. Until the food runs out, it does not feel 2 rounds they have passed. Sean looks very happy to spend his time with his favorite mima. Kezia felt the same way.
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Kezia and Sean have arrived in front of his house. He saw a car carrying flowers and some people took him inside his house. Kezia immediately approached Eliana, seen standing at the door setting the flower layout in the living room. Kezia ran up the stairs one by one.
“Mah, what is this, how many flowers?” ask the confused Kezia.
“Eh dear, let's go help mamah nata flowers.” said Eliana who ignored Kezia's question.
“But this is a flower for what mah, why so much?”
Eliana did not answer. Kezia followed Eliana with curiosity.
“Sini sits dear..” said Eliana while patting the sofa beside her. Soon Martin came and sat in front of Kezia.
“Mah, pah , what is this exactly? Mamah said there would be guests, whose guests?” Kezia looks so confused.
“So dear gini, today papah business partner, would like to visit here with his family. They want to get acquainted with our family and you of course.” Martin explained with a smile.
“But pah, zia already has a girlfriend and yesterday arland ngelamar zia.” Kezia showed a ring that was coiled around his finger.
“Honey, dashing papah if arland has already bedded you. Papah thinks, he's messing with you, because he's dashing to ever talk to you about your relationship. He also often makes children cry. Papah just wants the best for you dear.” said Martin with full seriousness.
“Pah, does this mean my soul mate?”
Martin nodded. “Sorry dear, papah has promised papah business partners that tonight our family will meet them.” Martin said.
Kezia bowed listlessly. He leaned his body against the couch. His heart is very sick, he is not ready if he has to lose Arland for the next time.
“Pah, zia just love crland and just want to marry Arland. What if the show was canceled? Zia gag is ready..” Kezia's crying almost broke but he held her deep.
He bit his lips, his hands clutching each other tightly.
“Honey, papah please, this time please follow papah request. After this, the gallant papah will ask anything from you. Papah please, the dashing papah may break the promise of papah..” staunch Martin while holding Kezia's hand.
Martin knows, this is the most powerful way he can do to melt the heart of his favorite daughter.
Kezia raised his face. With teary eyes he looked at the man who was no longer young in front of him. There was great hope in both eyes.
And Arland, I don't know what to do then. He did not know which one to choose, his happiness or the happiness of his parents.
Kezia took a deep breath. Her chest feels so tight.
“Did zia gag have a chance to reject the reward?” kezia. Martin just shook his head. Kezia smiled with great force. “Zia to the room first.” he added while standing up and leaving his parents.
While Eliana and Martin just look at each other to see his favorite daughter who left just like that.
"Sorry mamah and papah son.." Inner Eliana.
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