Aini's Heart Journey

The departure of Ardi

Time keeps turning. Day after day passed. Slowly but surely, treading on every destiny that has been outlined by the ink of the Almighty.

Four weeks have passed, since the first hearing of Aini's kidnapping case. Everything went smoothly, as the culprits admitted that they did the things they were accused of.

But they also did not forget, they did not mention Ardi's name in the slightest in the trial or on their relatives. Although, they have been persuaded to name the perpetrators of their abduction, in order to perhaps be able to ease the punishment they get.

The judge has handed down his verdict for the abductors. Including his men. No one missed a single one. And Adit, who received the harshest punishment. Because he was the mastermind of the kidnapping. Oliv and Reni are given the same sentence. And Ratri, got the least amount of punishment.

On the other hand, Aini lives her days as usual at Ardi's house. He took care of Umar and Kenzo, and helped Sri's work.

Actually, Aini was already starting to feel uncomfortable living there. The reason was obvious, because in that house he was a guest. But it was treated very special there. He even had a relationship with the owner of the house.

Tonight, Aini can't sleep. Tomorrow, Ardi will go to Bandung. Just like he said a while ago, Ardi will pick up someone to Jakarta who will visit his home in Surabaya. In addition, there are several things that Ardi must take care of also in Bandung.

"Why hasn't my feeling been good since yesterday?" Monologue Aini, while staring at the ceiling of his room.

Geck, tok, tok. The sound of knocking on Aini's room door, disperse Aini's daydream.

"Yes, one minute!" Aini Sahut.

Aini immediately got up from her bed. He slightly glanced at the clock on his room table. And the clock shows at half-twelve o'clock.

"Who is this night awake? What's Umar?" Murmured Aini while confirming her hijab.

Chequek. "Mas Ardi?"

Aini was surprised instead of playing, when she saw Ardi in front of her. Ardi stood leisurely in a navy pajama suit.

"Did I disturb your sleep?" Tanya Ardi was doubtful.

"No, Mas. I haven't been able to sleep since." Honest Aini.

"Why?"

"I, I'm thinking of you." Answer Aini shame.

Ardi smiled a little.

"Mas Ardi what's wrong? Do you need anything?" Ask Aini immediately, in order to divert her embarrassment.

"Can we have a chat for a minute?" Ask Ardi slowly.

Aini nodded slowly. "Would I make you a warm drink?"

"No need. I just want to talk to you." Honestly Ardi.

Aini nodded again. Aini and Ardi then walked towards the living room. The atmosphere of the house is very quiet and quiet. All the residents are asleep in their rooms.

Ardi can't sleep tonight either. There were some things that disturbed his mind. Because indeed, there are some problems that are approaching him. Not just work, but personal.

Moreover, he had to go to Bandung tomorrow. Which meant, he had to part with Aini. And that is also the mind of Ardi since yesterday.

"Sit down!" Pinta Ardi, as she and Aini get near the long sofa in the living room.

He sat on one side of the sofa. Ardi also immediately sat down and slightly took some distance from Aini. But a moment later, without Aini's permission and permission, Ardi's head had landed on Aini's lap.

"Mas??" Aini said in surprise and confusion, with eyes following the direction of Ardi's body trying to secure himself in his lap.

"Let it be like this, baby! I will miss you very much later." Ardi replied, staring at Aini's shocked face.

"But Mas, it would be uncomfortable if anyone saw." Push Aini smooth.

"Everything's asleep, honey." Ardi replied, with a hand that grabbed Aini's hand.

"Eyehh,,"

Aini was more surprised, when Ardi grabbed his hand that had been lifted up and frozen, then brought it into his arms. Hugged that soft little hand very warmly in her chest. Until the soft hand, can feel the heartbeat of the person who holds it.

Aini's heart rate is racing. He was suddenly nervous because of Ardi's attitude. Although, in her little heart, she was happy because Ardi was acting like that to her.

Aini who was a little stiff, finally relaxed her hands, and let Ardi hold her hand warmly. His other hand, slowly rubbed gently on Ardi's hair.

CUPS. Ardi kissed the back of Aini's hand, while closing her sharp netra.

"I love you, baby." Gentle Ardi speech.

"I love you too, Mom." Answer Aini.

Ardi opened his eyes. He smiled and enjoyed Aini's gentle strokes of the hand on his head.

"You still believe me, don't you, honey?" Tanya Ardi was doubtful.

"Why should I not trust you, Mom? Is there a problem?" Ask Aini worriedly.

"Why not answer my question?"

Aini stunned. "I believe you, Mommy."

"Thank you."

Aini just nodded and smiled.

Ardi then closed his eyes again. While enjoying the gentle rubbing of Aini's hand, who was still faithfully rubbed her head attentively.

"May all be well." Inner Aini, while looking at Ardi's face on her lap.

Slowly, Ardi fell asleep in Aini's lap. Drowsiness also finally approached Aini. But, he obviously could not wake up Ardi who was already asleep in his lap. So, Aini also rested her head on the back of the sofa, and began to sleep in a sitting position.

Indeed, sometimes we only need simple things to be able to feel a comfort. Comfort that we may really need.

At three in the morning, Ardi woke up. With great care, he got out of Aini's lap. Out of fear, Aini would wake up later.

Ardi then slowly confirmed Aini's sleeping position. He raises both of Aini's legs up on the sofa, and moves Aini's head to the armrest. Until Aini can sleep in a better position.

"Thank you, honey. I will remember tonight. And please, I'm sorry if when I get back, I did something we didn't expect! I just don't want you to get hurt too deep later. But I hope I don't have to do that tomorrow." Said Ardi softly, while looking at Aini's face that was asleep.

And unexpectedly, Aini nodded her head, even though her eyes were closed. As if, he heard and understood everything that Ardi said, even though he was fast asleep.

Ardi smiled a little. He then stood up and left Aini in the living room alone. He then went to his room to prepare to leave for the airport.

Ardi's plane actually left at seven in the morning. But, he deliberately left early, for fear of not being able to say goodbye to Aini later. So, he decided to leave, while Aini was still asleep.

Ardi said goodbye to Umar and Kenzo last night, before they went to bed. And he had also said his heart's intention to leave early on Niken and Rama. So, only Aini didn't know.

Thirty minutes later, Ardi was ready to leave for the airport. Niken and Rama are also awake and ready to take his departure.

Ardi then stepped outside with Rama and Niken.

"Are you sure Aini won't get angry or sad later?" Niken asked, as he drove Ardi forward.

"Ardi doesn't know, Ma." Reply Ardi listlessly.

"You got a problem with him?" Ask Niken again.

Ardi shook his head weakly.

"If you have a problem, don't hesitate to tell us! We'll definitely help you." Rama said, patting his favorite son's shoulder.

"Yes, Pa. Thank you." Thank you." Answer Ardi haru.

Rama hugged his son with pride. "Be careful! Get all your business done! After that, we have to go to Semarang to ask Aini."

"Yes, Pa. Ardi understood." Answer Ardi flat.

Rama and Niken clearly frowned seeing and hearing Ardi's reply. They immediately understood, something happened to Ardi.

"Focus on your work there! Business here, leave it to Papa and mama! You don't have to worry!" Imbuh Rama's.

Ardi nodded with a smile. Despite his heart, it was being extremely unsettled at this moment. Ardi then left by being escorted by one of his guards to the airport.

"Pa, try Papa to ask Dika or Reno later!" Pinta Niken, while staring at the car that took Ardi slowly away from his house.

"Yes, Ma. Papa understands."

"Yes already, Mama wants to wake up Aini first. Poor thing he slept on the couch."

"Yes, Ma."

Rama and Niken went back into the house. Niken immediately approached Aini who was still asleep. Rama, back to his room.

"Ni! Aini!" Call Niken slowly, while slightly shaking Aini's arm.

Aini slowly frowned and opened her eyes.

"Mom Niken?" Aini was surprised. He sat down immediately.

"Why are you sleeping here?" Polo Niken.

"What?"

Aini immediately drowned looking around. He immediately remembered, last night he had a conversation with Ardi there. And Ardi fell asleep in his lap.

"You skipping, Ni?" Ask Niken again.

"No, Ma. I couldn't sleep last night, so I went out to get some fresh air. Even sleeping here." Answer Aini accordingly.

Niken just ooh ria and smiled.

"So Ardi had a message, he apologized for not being able to say goodbye to you. He said he tried to wake you up, but maybe you slept too well, so you didn't get up." Lying Niken.

"Mas Ardi's gone, ma'am?" Ask Aini worriedly.

"It has. Just got." Answer Niken relax.

Aini's facial expression changed instantly. He immediately ran to the door, and for a moment forgot the presence of Niken there. With hope, can still release the departure of Ardi. But unfortunately, the front gate, even closed tightly.

"Why don't you tell me, Mas, if you leave so early?" Aini muttered sadly, while staring blankly at the gate.

Niken who saw Aini's reaction, felt bad for lying to Aini. He finally followed Aini's steps towards the front door.

"Didn't Ardi tell you, if he left at half-four in the morning?" Ask Niken slowly.

Aini immediately turned to Niken, who was already standing behind her.

"No, Ma. Anyway, what did Ardi say to me?" Aini replied unkindly.

"I already know your relationship. Ardi has said everything. Believe me, Ardi must have had a reason for that." Entertain Niken.

"Mrs Niken,,"

Aini is confused to face Niken at this time. He was very embarrassed, because his relationship with Ardi was already known by Niken.

Not that Aini was unhappy, only, he was still confused about putting himself and how to behave to Rama and Niken later. Because he lives in their house.

Niken just smiled. "Let's go in! Go back to the room!"

Niken then walked away from Aini who was still confused by her shock. She returned to her room following her husband.

Aini finally returned to her room. And try to accept Ardi's decision that did not say goodbye to him directly earlier. As well as trying to understand the advice of Niken earlier, to believe in Ardi.

"I believe you, Mommy." Mumbled Aini, while remembering her chat with Ardi last night.

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One week has passed. It's been a week now, Ardi went to Bandung. And during that one week, Ardi never once contacted Aini or replied to the message that Aini sent.

Aini had tried to contact Ardi during office breaks, or maybe when he was at home, but never responded by Ardi at all. He also tried to contact Dika who also went to Bandung, but Dika always answered, if Ardi was busy and could not take a call. Aini finally resigned to her condition.

Yesterday, was the day of student admissions. So, today is the first day of the class hike. This morning, Rama and Niken take Kenzo to the orphanage as usual. It's just that Umar didn't come along like before. Umar is a little lazy today, because he still feels sleepy, because last night he could not fall asleep quickly.

Niken had told Aini this morning before leaving, that Ardi would be home today. So, he asked Aini to prepare Ardi's favorite food for lunch later. Aini was happy to support him.

At ten in the morning, a car was seen entering the gate of Ardi's house. Aini who was already very impatient to meet with Ardi, immediately ran forward to make sure, whether it was Ardi or not. And it turns out, it was Ardi. And he was with a beautiful woman.

"Let's go in!" Take Ardi to relax.

"okay." Answer the spoiled woman.

The woman with the plump body and the milky white skin, walked gracefully beside Ardi. His long hair is beautifully spread, adding to his full appearance.

Aini immediately opened the door for the host and his guest. He smiled kindly as he met the two.

"You, new guy?" The woman asked in a friendly manner, upon seeing Aini.

"Yes, Mom." Answer Aini politely.

"Oh. Okay. Introduce it! I'm Kamila. Ardi's fiancee." Said the woman with a beautiful smile.