Aini's Heart Journey

Calling

"Can Kenzo call Auntie, mother? Like Umar." Kenzo said more carefully.

Kenzo. He was worried about the answers and reactions that Aini would give later. His fingers were extremely cold at this moment. But, his sweat came out quite a lot all over his body.

In the next room, Ardi had already started to step foot. He wanted to approach his son and hug him tightly at this moment. He didn't expect that question to come out of Kenzo's mouth.

But the sturdy step of the man who was handsome and handsome, was again held so tightly by the mother. Niken shook her head many times to prevent Ardi from going to the next room.

"But, Ma?" Ardi lirih.

Niken just shook her head to answer and prevent Ardi from going to see her son.

"May ya, Mother! Kenzo rarely met his mother." Cousin Umar suddenly.

Aini immediately turned to her son, who had just finished his meal. He smiled at Umar.

Kenzo said that to Umar first. He also wanted to ask permission for Umar to call Aini with the same call as it seemed, mother.

The eight-year-old boy really misses the figure of a mother in his daily life. Although he was endowed with such great affection from the grandmother who had been caring for and caring for him, but it could never be comparable with the affection of a mother. And that's what Kenzo always misses in silence.

In the last few months, Kenzo has been getting affection like a mother from Aini. He was really happy with Aini's presence the last few months. He was also grateful, Umar never mind sharing the affection of his birth mother with him.

And just before the lesson began, Kenzo ventured to ask permission from Umar to call Aini as mother.

"Of course you can, honey." Aini's heart is warm.

Aini never thought Kenzo would ask such a question. He knows, Kenzo was abandoned by his mother since childhood. But he never knew who Kenzo's parents really were.

Aini's sincere heart, could never refuse a child's simple request. Moreover, he knew a little of his story all along. And he also remembered, he had lost his child candidate first. So, he did not reject Kenzo's simple request.

Kenzo immediately raised his head. He looked at Aini's tiny face which turned out to be smiling warmly at him. He pulled the corner of his lips with relief.

"Mother!"

A simple call finally came out of Kenzo's mouth. His heart trembled as the call came out of his mouth.

"Yes, honey." Answer Aini happily.

Aini immediately extended her hand to greet Kenzo. Kenzo happily welcomed Aini's hand ready to embrace her. They embraced with a very happy feeling.

Until without feeling, happy tears accompany that simple moment.

"So, now Mommy has two good-looking heroes. Didn't you?" Aini said, after she also hugged Umar and kissed the top of the head of Umar and Kenzo alternately.

The two boys in Aini's arms nodded happily together.

"Thank you, Mother, Umar." Kenzo said while slightly sobbing.

"Yes." Yeah." Answer Aini and Umar together.

Mala, who was sitting right in front of the three people, cried when she saw the simple scene. He who knows very well how Kenzo's life so far, can also feel how Kenzo feels today.

"You saw it for yourself, didn't you, Mr Ardi? How is Kenzo's proximity to Bu Aini and Umar." Inner Mala while glancing towards the next room.

While in the next room, Ardi finally sat down limp hearing the son's happy sobs. His son's deep thanks to Aini and Umar, for a simple thing.

Ardi never thought, his son was so expecting the presence of a mother all this time. Moreover, with his imperfect body condition.

Until finally, the simple and beautiful moment, must stop because the break bell is over. Umar and Kenzo say goodbye to Aini to return to class.

"Give Mommy a kiss!" Aini said spoiled, while showing her right index finger.

Umar and Kenzo who had just shone Aini's hand in turn, immediately looked at each other. They throw each other a smile.

CUPS.

Both cheeks Aini immediately got a simultaneous attack from Umar and Kenzo. Aini smiled happily. Umar and Kenzo immediately left the living room to return to class.

"Thank you, Mum Aini." Mala said sincerely, while cleaning up the remaining tears that had wet her cheeks.

"For what, Miss Mala?" Ask Aini confused.

"Because you agreed to Kenzo's request."

Mala fell silent.

"I don't know who Kenzo's parents are. I'm afraid, if his parents will misunderstand this later."

Mala was silent. He was trying to find the right answer for Aini.

"Can I ask for your help, Miss Mala?" Ask Aini doubtfully.

"If I can, I'll help you, Miss Aini." Sahut Mala fast.

"Please extend my apology to Kenzo's parents for that one, Ms. Mala. Not that I want to replace the figure of Kenzo's biological mother in his daily life. I just couldn't turn down that simple request because I just loved him." Pinta Aini was a little anxious.

"Of course, Ms. Aini. I'll tell you later." Sahut Mala sure.

"Thank you, Miss Mala."

"Together, Miss Aini."

They throw each other warm smiles. Aini immediately said goodbye to Mala. He couldn't stay there as usual.

But before Aini leaves, Mala gives an invitation to Aini. Invitation of the foundation lustrum celebration to be held next week. And Umar and Kenzo will put on a little show with their friends tomorrow.

"I can't attend, Miss Mala. My ex-husband will definitely be here tomorrow." Answer Aini quickly.

"I'll help you, Ma'am Aini. Don't you want to see your two sons showcase their abilities on stage?" The rose of Mala without hesitation.

"If Umar's father saw me, he would be very angry, Madam Mala. I don't want to make a mess."

"Mom Aini just relax! Tomorrow, I'll help you, so that Mr. Adit doesn't know where Mom is." Reply Mala sure.

Mala solemnly seduced Aini. Because he was sure, in the depths of Aini's heart, would want to see his son perform on stage with his friends.

"In shaa Allah, Miss Mala." Aini is doubtful.

Mala smiled a little relieved. He then drove Aini forward as usual. And after Aini left the school area, she resumed her work as usual. Including accompanying the owner of the school and the foundation that houses it.

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The morning was dim. The warm rays of the sun, slightly blocked by the clumps of black clouds that were marching filled almost the entire sky of the city. It gave a less cheerful atmosphere this morning.

Aini was still hesitant with her decision last night. Although he had asked Dewi and Galih for a little advice, he remained doubtful and anxious about his decision.

Aini last night asked for Dewi and Galih's opinion, about the invitation Mala gave last week. Invitation to attend the foundation lustrum event held at the Umar school.

Aini really wanted to attend and see her two sons perform on stage. But he also did not forget, that Adit and Ratri must be present also today. And it does not rule out the possibility, that Adit will see him later, if he is present there. Although, Mala had promised to help Aini so as not to be caught by Adit.

Dewi and Galih advise Aini to attend the event. But, he will only enter the event room when Umar and Kenzo just perform.

Aini actually agreed with Dewi and Galih's suggestion. Only, his heart was still anxious and agitated, if later Adit would know of his presence and would make a fuss over it.

Aini finally made up her resolve for the sake of her two sons. They will also be happy when they see him there. After all, there was someone who had promised to help her later.

Aini went to Umar's school. Only, today he did not bring any supplies. Because indeed, today he would only see his two sons from a distance.

When I got to school, the atmosphere was already quite crowded. Many cars and motorcycles are already parked in the parking area and school grounds. He immediately approached Mala, who happened to be welcoming the guests with the teachers.

Mala immediately took Aini into her room. He hides Aini in his room, while waiting for the event to start and Umar and Kenzo's turn to perform later. Mala will contact Aini later, when it is Umar's turn, Kenzo and his friends perform. Aini also obeyed him.

Aini waited long enough in Mala's room. Mala told him via a short message on his phone that the event had already started. And, Umar and Kenzo will perform after the welcome from the foundation owners.

After a while, Mala again informed Aini, that the owner of the foundation was giving his speech. That means Umar and Kenzo will be performing soon. And Aini was preparing to go to the Hall where the event was held.

With doubtful steps, Aini walked while looking over here and there. Monitor and observe, that Adit is not around. He entered through the back door, which was not the center of attention of the guests.

And when Aini came in, it coincided with the owner of the foundation completing his speech. The host immediately continued his show with the appearance of a second-grade student. And as it turns out, they perform dance and singing together.

Aini smiled and saw her two sons. They smiled happily and looked very handsome in their respective suits. Aini could not help her heart to slightly wave her hand at them. And as it turned out, Umar and Kenzo realized that. They also threw a smile at Aini who was far behind.

Until, Aini felt a bad feeling suddenly. He spreads his view. Turns out, Adit was already standing straight staring at him sharply. Aini's heart glared away for a moment. Aini immediately turned around and walked out of the hall.

"Stop!" Shouted Adit without hesitation.