A Flavor to Love
20 - 3
A quiet atmosphere was created between Daichi and Daniel sitting face to face on the black sofa where guests were received in Daniel's study. Just the clang of seconds of silver wall clockwork that moves rhythmically to fill the silence in the room modern minimalist concept as if to show that the business of the company where Daniel worked is a dynamic business and requires great flexibility in living it. Daniel really did not think that the man he asked Luna to stay away from actually approached him as if his power and influence meant nothing when he found out that his business partner in logistics, Akio Fujiwara was the man's best friend. What a surprise that never occurred in his mind could happen as if there was an invisible rope that bound them all so that they could relate to each other.
“What order are you here young man?” A heavy, low-pitched voice filled with emphasis came out from Daniel who was trying to intimidate Daichi. With his sitting position that is leaning against the back of the sofa and both hands folded and attached to the chest makes the air full of intimidation really felt throughout the room.
“In order to ask permission to Om Daniel to propose a single daughter Om, if it becomes a condition that I can still be with the child Om, if,” Daichi answered no less firmly by leaning his body and the ten fingers related perfectly to support both knees. It was common for him to face a man like Daniel who was the dominant and slightly authoritarian type and did not like to talk.
“Ckk, hahahaha..” Daniel could not help but laugh because he did not expect that the man before him called him with the word ‘Om’ as if they were so close as uncle and nephew. How hilarious! “What do you see of a Luna of my daughter? If you look at your amazing background, it feels like you can choose any woman who is better than her family background than my son. Losing him I don't think it's gonna affect you young man.”
“It is precisely the loss of princess Om exerted a great influence on my life,” Daichi smiled confidently looking at Daniel. He had expected that this difficult question would be asked by Daniel considering the past of the middle-aged man before him with his parents who were really bad and complicated. But Daichi Matsumoto is not his name if he cannot answer the question. “Luna's presence in my life that without me knowing is too arrogant and arbitrary because I feel able to do and get anything I want, he said, realize that I am also an ordinary human being who has limitations and can do wrong. The presence of Luna in my life gives a color that cannot be engraved by any ink because of its imperfections. The presence of Luna in my life makes me appreciate the existence of people around me. The existence of Luna in my life makes me grateful and happy, and most importantly, the existence of Luna in my life to break the bad karma relationship that occurred between Om, Aunt Astrid Mother, and her mother, both my parents in the past. I wanted to end it and open a new page of relationship between Om and my parents. Enough guilt that Om felt in the past because my parents have forgiven Om and Aunt Astrid even gave blessing for me to be able to link my heart with princess Om. I am here to show that my feelings sincerely love and want to make princess Om happy because her happiness is my happiness too.”.
“Everyone has done wrong Mr. Daniel, Mr. and Ms. Astrid has turned into a better person than before so given the opportunity to have a child like Luna. It's time for Mr. Daniel to forgive himself now. My advice, let Luna be happy with her life choices. Even if later he was injured, there is a Father and I if still given health and longevity that will embrace him and say that he has done his best and all will be fine.”.
Daniel could say nothing but tears flowing slowly down his cheeks. Tears that could not even be released when Astrid died first because it was covered with deep guilt to Daiki and Rea. Bi Ani's words were right, it was time he forgave himself and threw away his ego for the happiness of his daughter. He will apologize directly to Daiki and Rea for his attitude first so that Astrid can be calm in nature there.
“Om...,” Daichi was surprised to see the man who looked still dashing at the age of his limestone head bowed and cried as if the full force of arrogance and dominance collapsed. His voice seemed to soften not as hard as before.
“I...” Daniel tried to stop his crying with his right arm. “I am not a perfect Dad because I once hurt my only daughter's feelings with my ego resulting in a long-lasting misunderstanding.”.
“…”
“I beg you young man, please please please please happy my daughter..”.
Daichi was powerless to embrace the man in front of him while listening to Daniel's blessing for him.
Akio who had been waiting outside Daniel's study smiled. He clenched his right hand into the air as a sign that his efforts were not in vain then reached into the smartphone in his pants pocket and pressed the Kirana mobile number button. Since he made a deal with his sister-in-law, he was allowed to re-establish communication with Kirana even though only by phone. But it was more than enough so that he would not go crazy for holding back his longing and love for Kirana.
“Halo...,” Kirana's beautiful sweet voice sounded in Akio's left ear. A voice that he longs for all his soul and body. The feeling of happiness was so overflowing in his chest when he managed to fulfill his promise to help Daichi achieve his goal. Now there is no longer a barrier between him and the girl of his heart. Want it to feel at this time he kissed and clutched tightly to his girl as if he did not want to be released again because of a sense of happiness that can not be said with words. Patience Akio.., patience.he rubbed his chest to calm his heart beat that timid because of the euphoria of happiness he felt. In the past, he did not believe that happiness could be transmitted to others. But now he believes that happiness can be transmitted to others because seeing Daichi so happy to get the blessing of Luna's father gives the same effect as him.
“Halo Kirana, what are you doing now?”
“I just finished exercising with my parents, why?”
“No, just want to hear your voice,” Akio stared at the bright blue sky that pierced through the big glass window not far from Daniel's room. Her smile was unceasingly written straight on her lips. “Kirana..”.
“Hmm...,” Kirana answered while picking up a can of isotonic drink from inside the refrigerator in her apartment.
“After I return from Indonesia, let's get married soon!”
BRUUSSSHHHH!
Sontak Kirana spouted an isotonic drink that she was drinking.
“Uhuk-uhuk, are you crazy?!”
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