Aini's Heart Journey

Silently

The rain spots greeted the earth gently. Droplets upon droplets of sky water, slowly wetting this small part of the beautiful earth. Provides tranquility to any sense that may be being struck by endless turmoil.

A cloudy morning greeted the City of Heroes in Indonesia, Surabaya. Even so, everyone continues to be active as usual. No exception to the residents of Ardi residence.

"Where's Kenzo, Di?" Niken asked as Ardi arrived alone in the dining room.

"Still in Umar's room, Ma." Reply Ardi casually.

"You'll be in Bandung later?" Ask Rama later.

"So, Pa. Maybe a week Ardi's there." Replied Ardi hesitatingly, while taking his dinner plate.

"Kenzo?"

"Ardi told him earlier. He also has to prepare himself for the donor, so he can't come, Ma."

"When will the donor plan be done?"

"After Ardi returned from Bandung."

"Again, there is Umar and Aini now. He's been accompanying me a lot." Imbuh Ardi's.

"Yes, be careful!" Genuine Niken message.

"Yes, Ma."

Rama, Niken and Ardi start their breakfast. The three people, felt there was something different about the cuisine this morning.

"Aika!" Call Niken immediately.

A woman of Aini's age, with neatly shaved shoulder-length hair, was seen walking faster to approach the owner of the house. She's Tika, one of the housekeepers at Ardi's house.

"Yes, Mom?" Reply to Tika after arriving at the dining room.

Tika stood up while tidying up her clothes that looked a little tangled, because she was cleaning the front yard. He even slightly tidied up his appearance to make it look more perfect.

That's Tika. He actually put his heart on the owner of the house, Ardi. He always acts a little coquettish when dealing with Ardi. She has a husband and two children in the village. But Ardi's charm, he can't just ignore.

At Ardi's residence, there were two domestic assistants. Tika and Sri. Tika used to be Kenzo's nanny, since she moved to Surabaya, three years ago. While Sri, or commonly called mbok Sri, is a household assistant in the house since Ardi was still sitting on the SD bench.

"Who cooked breakfast? What is Mbok Sri?" Ask Niken immediately.

"No, Mom." Honestly Tika hesitated.

"Wantas? This isn't your cooking, is it?" Cecar Niken, which memorized the taste of Tika cuisine.

Tika has the main task of cooking in this house, since the past year. Kenzo who began to be independent, made Niken shift Tika's work to become an ART at home.

"That's Mom,,"

Tika was quite afraid to say the truth. Because he also did not know, how the taste of the cuisine served this morning. Because he wasn't the one who cooked it.

"The real answer, Tik!" Pinta Rama is slower.

Tika confusion to say the real thing is very simple. He was afraid, would be scolded by Niken, for not doing his job properly.

"Mr Aini's cooking, sir, Mom." Answer Tika lirih.

Ardi, who had been enjoying his breakfast without protest, immediately turned his attention. He actually also realized, this morning breakfast tastes a little different than usual. Although the cuisine served is the cuisine as usual.

"Here?" Said Niken in disbelief.

"Yes, Mom." Tika lirih's great-grandson.

"When did he cook it?"

"So Ma'am, before helping Umar and Kenzo prepare for school." Honest Tika.

All quiet. The three people at the dinner table, no one noticed what Aini was doing this morning.

Yes, Aini prepared breakfast for the Ardi family this morning. He just doesn't want to be a burden to the family that has helped and received it so warmly. He also took the initiative to help the work of Tika and Sri when he did not have a busy life.

"Call them, Di!" Pinta Niken flat.

"Ardi's having breakfast, Ma." Ardi Whine.

"You're! Kenzo hasn't come down yet, Di. How the hell are you?"

"It'll be down soon, Ma."

Niken snorted annoyed at Ardi's attitude.

"Anything! Please call Aini, Kenzo and Umar!" Pinta Niken soon.

"Good, Mom." Answer Tika obediently.

And when Tika began to step foot, the three people who were waiting for it, were cool down the stairs while telling stories full of laughter. Tika finally resigned to return to continue his work.

"You cooked all this, Ni?" Niken asked after Aini sat in the dining room.

"Yes, Mom. Sorry, if I'm presumptuous." Aini replied unkindly.

"It's okay. You're cooking pinter, huh? Your cooking is good." Honest Niken.

"Mother is too much." Answer Aini sungkan.

No one realized, there was a small smile on the widower's face at the dining table. In fact, the owner smiled, not so aware of his actions.

They had breakfast together. There wasn't much conversation when everyone was enjoying the meal this morning. And as usual, Kenzo and Umar are escorted to school by a driver. Ardi immediately left for the airport after Dika came to pick him up.

Until the night starts saying hello. The prayer of Isya has been reverberating since. Umar and Kenzo have finished PR and studied tonight. They were ready to sleep in their own rooms.

But not Aini. He could not fall asleep because of something that disturbed his heart. He finally came out of the room to calm his heart and mind.

"Hasn't Ardi come home yet? Holy hooch! Why am I thinking about it?" Aini's mind as she passed through Ardi's bedroom door to climb onto the roof.

The house has three floors. On the top floor there is only an out door swimming pool and a few chairs to relax. Aini had visited the place yesterday with Umar and Kenzo.

Long Aini enjoys the atmosphere tonight alone. Till,,

"You haven't slept, Ni?" Sapa Niken suddenly.

Aini immediately woke up from her position. He looked towards the door. Ada Niken was standing there with her friendly smile.

"Oh, not yet Ma." Answer Aini while upholding her seat.

Niken walked over to Aini. He sat down on the chair right next to Aini.

"Why? Is there something you're thinking?" Ask Niken kindly.

"No, Ma. Just want to enjoy the atmosphere." Lying Aini.

"I'm here a lot, if I have a lot of thoughts."

"Mom Niken having a problem?"

"No. Just thinking of Kenzo."

"Kenzo?" Repeat Aini can't believe it.

"Yes." Yeah." Answer Niken lightly.

"What happened to Kenzo?"

Niken smiled meaningfully hearing Aini's question.

"Kenzo needs a mother. All this time, he had only briefly enjoyed the affection of a mother. Although I love her whole heart, but it must be very different from the love of a whole mother."

Aini speechless.

"I've asked Ardi many times to remarry for Kenzo's sake. But up until now, she hasn't wanted to get married." Imbuh Niken with a straight look towards the vast sky.

"Did no one ever get close to Mr. Ardi?" Ask Aini curiously.

"There was. Many even. In fact, Tika was equally odd Ardi."

Aini was stunned to hear Niken's reply. His heart suddenly shrieked at Niken's words.

"Birthmother Kenzo?" Ask Aini slowly.

"I wouldn't approve of Ardi if he came back to that woman. It's better for Ardi to be widowed for the rest of his life, than to go back to that selfless woman." Niken replied upset.

Suddenly, Niken's phone rang. Niken immediately read the name of the caller on his phone screen. He smiled meaningfully again.

"Why?" Say Niken ketus when the call starts to connect.

"How's mama? His son called really?"

"You want to ask Mama what Aini is?"

Aini who was trying not to eavesdrop, immediately turned to Niken. He was surprised because his name was brought by Niken. He looked at Niken's face questioningly.

"What's your talk?"

"Udah, don't worry. You must now be in front of the laptop right, look at the CCTV footage of the house." Saying Niken relaxing.

No word from across the phone.

"Just a second!" Pinta Niken later.

Niken immediately switched the voice call that took place to the video call. And it didn't take long, Ardi's face immediately adorned the screen of Niken's phone. Niken suddenly shifted her chair to stick with Aini's chair. He also immediately pulled Aini's body and hugged her.

"Now Aini!" Saying Niken relaxing.

Aini is surprised instead of playing when Niken hugs her and makes her visible on her phone screen. He did not expect, there was Ardi across the phone. His heart suddenly thumped. Suddenly there was a nervous feeling about him.

Without the two women noticing, there was a small, beautiful smile, created on the face of the man who was far away. The two women were busy with their own behavior. Aini tried to release Niken's embrace so as not to be seen by the camera, while Niken even more pulled into his arms.

"My cock, Mom?" Say Aini accordingly.

Aini slightly glanced towards Niken's phone. Ardi's face was clearly plastered there.

"You miss each other, don't just miss! Call the cake if the fit is far away, let it be equally calm. You are not ABG anymore. Don't need to be taught that?" Saying Niken relaxing.

Aini looked at Niken in confusion. Aini's heart that was suddenly beating fast, the more unfavourable at this time. A cold chill suddenly ambushed his entire body. Her nervousness began to peak without permission.

Tut's. The call is suddenly cut off by Ardi. Niken is a little giggling at the behavior of Ardi and Aini.

"That look! Ardi was embarrassed because he was caught kangen with you. You also thought of Ardi right from earlier?" Said Niken while letting go of her embrace.

"Mom Niken is all there is." Sahut Aini shy.

"Yes not dong. The proof, it's your cheeks suddenly red."

Aini reflexively covered both of her cheeks with her hands. "No, Mom."

Aini was really embarrassed at this moment. He has been thinking about Ardi ever since. He did not know for sure why he thought about Ardi all day. Moreover, Ardi had not been seen until this late hour.

"Ardi is going to Bandung. There's a problem at the head office there. Usually Kenzo will come to Bandung if Ardi there. But because there was you and Umar, Kenzo didn't come. And again, Kenzo also had to prepare his condition for donation. So she was asked by Ardi to stay home." Obviously Niken.

Aini smiled stiffly at Niken. He doesn't know how to respond to Niken. But, Aini's feeling suddenly calmer after hearing Niken's speech.

"Did I really miss Mr Ardi?" Inner Aini.

They finally decided to go back to the room because the cold started to feel so bad.

In a far away place, in a luxurious, uninhabited mansion, a handsome man was confused by his own feelings.

"Why did I think of Aini?" The man murmured, who was none other than Ardi.

Ardi's feeling a little uneasy since he came home from the office this afternoon. He was suddenly unable to focus when he would finish the work he brought home. He then tried to see the CCTV of his house in Surabaya. And as he looked at the figure that had plagued his mind since earlier, his heart was suddenly calmer.

"Did I secretly miss him?" Mumbled again.