Aini's Heart Journey

Ardi's Attention

Heart, can you explain everything you feel? Explain every sense that is present, in every breath that this body still has.

"Here?"

"Yes, sir,,"

Ardi and Aini were both shocked. They did not expect, would meet at that place, and even at a time that was already quite late.

Ardi had just finished some work that he had to take home. He intends to refresh himself by enjoying the breeze of the night in his backyard, which is decorated with plants cared for by the mother.

"You,,??"

"So Miss Niken invited me to chat for a while, sir." Honest Aini.

"It's just right, mama looked like she was hiding something." Inner Ardi.

"Mr need something?" Ask Aini kindly.

"No. Just wanted to calm the mind for a moment."

Ardi leisurely walked towards the chair where Aini was sitting. The same chair, which Aini and Niken had been wearing was chatting. He just sat in the chair, staring straight at the park. Aini immediately shuffled from her position. He reflexively turned his body to face Ardi.

"What did you say?" Ask Ardi casually.

Aini who was still surprised, did not pay much attention to Ardi's words. Moreover, his heart immediately beat so fast. Just because, Ardi was sitting next to him.

"Huh? I'm sorry sir, what did you just say?" Aini's question was not good.

Ardi looked at Aini. Unintentionally, the two pairs of eyeballs met each other's eyes. They seemed to be talking to each other in silence.

"Is this really that pretty when seen up close?" Inner Ardi, with eyes that are still faithful to look at the woman right in front of him.

That look didn't just come off. They stared at each other's shadows inside the eyeballs that were right in front of him.

"Pretty." Ardi muttered unintentionally.

Aini also gasped because of Ardi's words.

"Sorry, Sir. What are you talking about?" Ask Aini confused.

Ardi who leaned slightly on Aini subconsciously, immediately fixed his position. He was a little misbehaved because he was caught praising Aini just like that.

"What did you say to Mama?" Ask Ardi as flat as possible, in order to cover up his current feelings.

"Oh that. It's nothing, sir." Answer Aini while confirming her position back.

Silent.

There was no more conversation between the two men. They are busy with their own thoughts and feelings. Till,,

"Thank you, Ni." Ardi said sincerely, without looking at Aini.

"For what, sir?" Aini asked after looking at Ardi.

"Because you want to be a donor to Kenzo. I've been desperate to find a donor for her all this time."

"You must be stronger, sir. Because only you can count on Kenzo."

Ardi looked at Aini.

"You're right. If not me, where else would Kenzo lean."

Aini smiled with relief at Ardi's words. He smiled back at Ardi.

"But I should be thanking you. Because you're willing to help me get back with Umar." Say Aini immediately.

"I was from the beginning intent on helping you. I never had the heart, when a mother had to be separated from her son for any reason."

"But,,,"

"Yes, I separated Kenzo from his mother. Because his mother preferred his career over his own son."

Aini speechless. He could not speak or reply to anything Ardi said. He rests his back on the back of the chair. Look at the stars and moon that shine beautifully tonight.

"Everybody has a choice in their life. And every choice has a different path." Aini soft speech.

"You're right." Answer Ardi briefly.

Ardi was still faithfully staring at the petite woman beside him. The woman, whose height is only limited to the chest of her field, looks different in Ardi's eyes tonight. A beautiful little smile was created on the face of the widower who was enjoying his leisure time.

Ardi then followed the direction of Aini's view. He looked up at the vast sky that looked bright tonight. Seemed so cheerful with millions of stars adorning it.

"Sorry, Sir. Excuse me for entering!" Pamit Aini after a while they were silent.

"Oh, yes. I want to go in too!" Answer Ardi immediately.

Aini nodded her head towards Ardi. Ardi was ready to go back in. Aini immediately stood up and was followed by Ardi. Buti,, uh,,

"Eehh," said Aini in surprise.

And, bruk. Aini fell into Ardi's arms. Ardi also swiftly caught Aini's body, although he was also surprised. Until without them knowing, Ardi hugged Aini's body and fell back together. And now, Aini is on Ardi's lap.

Aini immediately looked at Ardi. Ardi also turned out to have been staring at the woman who was in his lap with two hands.

"Aren't you papa?" Ask Ardi quickly.

"Yes, Sir. Sorry, Mr." Aini replied embarrassedly, while looking at Ardi's face.

"You why? Dizziness?"

"No, Sir."

"Then? Why did it suddenly fall? You're not meng,,"

"Sorry, Sir. The bottom of my skirt, it was stepped on by the Father earlier." Answer Aini quickly.

Ardi immediately turned to his feet. And true. The bottom of the skirt that Aini was wearing, turned out to be stepped on by her.

"Oh, sorry. I didn't mean it." Said Ardi while pulling his legs from the skirt Aini.

"Ehem, that,,"

Ardi and Aini immediately turned their heads towards the door.

"If you want romance, about the time, Di. It's late and you're not halal." Tegur Niken relaxing.

"Who is romantic? You don't have to be weird anymore, yeah!" Answer Ardi ketus.

"Keep, why are you against me Aini?"

Ardi immediately turned his gaze towards his hand, who was still loyal to accidentally hug and hold Aini since earlier. He also reflexes to release it immediately. Aini also shuffled reflexes and stood up to take distance from Ardi.

"Sorry, Mom. I misunderstood it like. My skirt was accidentally stepped on by Mr. Ardi when I was about to enter. I accidentally fell and Mr. Ardi helped me earlier." Obviously Aini was nervous.

Niken smiled at Ardi and Aini's behavior.

"Yeah," Sahut Niken giggled.

"What's wrong here? Want to talk to Aini again?" Ask Ardi a little annoyed.

"Why indeed? Can't do? Interrupt your time with Aini, is that it?" Cibir Niken relax.

"Here you go, Ma!"

"Mama's here because Kenzo's got you. He moved into your room." Obviously Niken while passing back in.

"What?"

Ardi immediately stood up and ran into his room. He is very familiar with the behavior of his son. If Kenzo is looking for her in the middle of the night and moves into her room, she is missing her mother.

Ardi immediately followed his son who had fallen asleep in his bed. He immediately hugged his only son with warmth. Cover it and hold it tight.

"Paa," Call Kenzo.

"Yes, honey."

"Kenzo wants to sleep with mama, like Umar." Sad talk.

Ardi fell silent. He who had just relieved his feelings, suddenly had to wrestle back with what had disturbed his mind since then.

Ardi finally did not answer Kenzo. He prefers to hug Kenzo and make him fall back asleep in his arms as usual.

The Flashback

"Sorry, Sir. Someone wants to meet." Said Dika, as he entered Ardi's room, just before Dika picked up Aini this afternoon.

"Who?"

"Hi, Mas." Greet a woman who glared casually into Ardi's room.

Ardi, who was busy with his files, immediately shifted his eyes because he was very familiar with the sound. A woman with a knee-length purple dres and a bag from a world-famous brand in her hand was clearly visible in front of her eyes. Not to forget, a high heels as high as ten inches adorn the legs of the level that is so complete. She's Oliv, Kenzo's real mother.

"Why did you come here?" Tanya Ardi flat.

"I want to meet Kenzo." Honestly Oliv without hesitation.

Ardi frowned. "For what?"

"I'm his mother, Mommy."

"Mother said?" Cibir Ardi's.

"Yes. Anyway, I haven't seen him in a long time. I just got back from abroad after a few months there."

"I won't let it." Answer Ardi briefly.

"But Mas,,,"

"Sorry, Sir. I have to pick him up soon." Sela Dika's.

"Yes, go!" Answer Ardi immediately.

Oliv looked at Dika. "Who do you want to pick up? What's Kenzo? Let me just pick her up for school."

"Sorry, Mom. I have to pick up Mr. Ardi's guests. Excuse me!"

"Oh. Alright." Oliv was disappointed.

Dika soon resigned and left Oliv and Ardi.

"Let me meet him!" Pinta Oliv again.

"No." Answer Ardi briefly.

Oliv does need permission from Ardi if he wants to see Kenzo. It was a court decision since Oliv and Ardi divorced first.

And not without reason Ardi refused Oliv's request earlier. Ardi felt strange at Oliv's request. Because all this time, never once did Oliv ask to meet with Kenzo. Kenzo always asked to meet his mother all this time.

"But Mas,,"

"I don't allow it. And now, go! I'm doing a lot of work." Replied Ardi flatly without looking at Oliv in the slightest.

"Just for a minute."

Oliv walked over to Ardi. He wanted to try to seduce her.

"No."

"Mas, please!"

Ardi silently did not answer. Instead, he focused on his computer and laptop at his desk.

"Go from here! The door hasn't changed."

Oliv's steps that had reached near Ardi immediately stopped. She finally gave in to her ex-husband. He came out of Ardi's room empty handed.

After Oliv came out, Ardi immediately cleaned up his laptop and files. He immediately grabbed his cell phone, car keys and work coat. He quickly got out of his room in a hurry. He even immediately contacted Niken to ask the driver, whether he had left to pick up Kenzo or not.

Ardi wants to make sure that Oliv does not want to see Umar to his school. He was also worried that Oliv would come to his house. So he rushed to make sure of it.

Flashback Off

Ardi's mind that had been calm for a moment, became a little tangled again because of Kenzo's words. Ardi had been thinking about Oliv's request this afternoon.

Ardi actually did not have the heart of Kenzo. But, there was something odd about Oliv's request. So, he'll investigate first to keep Kenzo safe.

Ardi finally fell asleep with Kenzo in his room. They hugged each other under the same blanket.

The next morning, the sky was a little gloomy because of the black clouds that were overshadowing it. The light of the warmth of the sun, blocked by a flock of cloudy clouds that came since the morning.

Ardi had just finished taking a shower, when his phone rang because there was an incoming call. He answered immediately. And before long, he immediately headed to Umar's room.

Aini opened the door of Umar's room after hearing a knock several times. He was a little surprised, because Ardi was still bare-chested when he visited his son's room.

"Astaghfirullahal'adzim." Said Aini, while lowering her gaze.

"Oh, sorry." Ardi said wrongly.

Ardi realized his carelessness for forgetting not to wear his shirt. He only wore his pants as usual after he came out of the bathroom. Ardi immediately ran back to his room and put on his shirt.

"Who, Mother?" Ask Umar curiously.

"Om Ardi." Answer Aini gently.

"Where?"

"don't know. Go again just now. Already! Yes, the uniform!"

Aini resumed her activities with Umar. He just helped Umar get ready for school. Aini left the door of Umar's room slightly open. Because he was sure, Ardi would go back to his son's room.

And true. Soon Ardi returned to Umar's room after wearing his shirt.

"There is something I have to say to you and Umar." Honestly Ardi is doubtful.

"What's up, sir?" Ask Aini for attention.

"When you just told me. Mr. Hadi Subrata, passed away this morning." Said Ardi slowly.

"Innalallahi, father." Aini's speech is spontaneous.

Aini immediately clung to the wall as it was about to fall. Ardi also reflexes trying to help Aini. He held both of Aini's arms.

"Are you okay?" Ask Ardi worriedly.

"Mother why?" Umar asked in a panic, after approaching his mother.

Aini shook her head slowly. Ardi then releases Aini.

"Neck, Le. Akung died." Aini said softly as she looked at her son.

Umar. A moment later, Umar started crying. He remembered how his grandfather loved him. And for a month, he had not met her.

Aini immediately hugged her son. Tranquilize.

"We'll go to the house later!" Take Aini to calm Umar.

"Go with me!" Sela Ardi soon.