Aini's Heart Journey

Changes in Ardi's Attitude

A beautiful morning greeted me back. After the sun had been covered in black clouds for the past two days, this morning he again shone brightly. Enlightening every heart that may be stricken with an indeterminate longing for direction.

"What time's our plane, brother?" Ardi asked, after he finished his morning service, and went downstairs.

"At half-hour seven, sir." Answer Dika briefly.

"okay."

Ardi glanced at the digital clock plastered in the living room. He played his phone for a while.

The heart of this widower, is being hit by feelings that are difficult to describe. There were so many feelings filling his heart at this moment. The taste that some say, is so beautiful.

Ardi realized a few things since two days ago. His departure to Bandung this time, really feels different. There was something stuck in his heart since the day of his departure. Like a feeling, leaving something pretty important, but he doesn't know what.

Until, Ardi realized it because of Dika's words, two days ago.

The Flashback

The night began late, in Kota Kembang, Bandung. The rain has been falling since this morning. The sun is really hiding behind a clump of black clouds that are marching neatly.

"Mr hasn't rested?" Tanya Dika, when she found the boss was enjoying a night by the pool behind the house.

"Oh, not yet Dik. You haven't slept either?" Sahut Ardi while looking at Dika who walked up to him.

"No, Sir. Resti just called, Reza's got a fever he said." Honest Dika.

"Have you checked?" Ask Ardi for attention.

"Already, sir."

"You sure? If not, let Joko deliver. Or have our men drive your son to the clinic or the hospital."

"Here you go, sir this afternoon." Honest Dika.

That's what Ardi is like. He loved his assistant very much. He's not reluctant to help whatever little family Dika needs. Because he realized, Dika meant a lot to him.

"Sorry! I often keep you away from your family." Ardi said slowly.

"It has been my duty, to help the Father's work."

Ardi fell silent. He was very unhappy with Dika. Because he often went out of town, inevitably, Dika also had to come with him.

"Sir,,"

"Yes?" Answer Ardi's attention.

"Do you want to rebuild your family?" Ask Dika slowly.

"Come, Sister. You know my position. Even until now, Kenzo had to hide from the outside world for his safety. I just don't want to hurt the people I love." Reply Ardi grievously.

"Your position is much better now, sir. It's not impossible for you to protect the people you care about."

"What you said was there was a point. But,,"

"What about Aini's mom?"

Ardi who was leaning casually on his chair while looking at the millions of drizzling water droplets, immediately turned to Dika with a questionable look. His heart was suddenly agitated because the name Aini was called by Dika.

"Whatchu mean? Indeed, what's up with Aini?"

"Aren't you aware of it, sir?" Ask Dika casually.

"Aware what?" Tanya Ardi was confused.

"Aren't you starting to fall for Aini's mom?" Dika asked while looking at Ardi.

Ardi frowned. His brain was suddenly empty because of Dika's words. He could not understand the simple question he asked.

"Your attitude change to Bu Aini is so noticeable, sir. Didn't you miss Aini sir's mom, since?" Dika paused his sentence.

"I don't think you're aware of it yet."

Ardi was silent and did not comment. He thought about what Dika said. He was trying to find an answer to what Dika had said earlier.

It is true, since the last few days, Ardi often thought of Aini. He even innocently, often called Aini just to hear the voice and news. Which, without realizing it, can calm his feelings a little.

Ardi also began to realize, his heart trembled when he heard the name Aini called by Dika or the people around him. He can be so enthusiastic when someone talks about Aini.

"Am I starting to fall for her?" Inner Ardi was confused.

"Father better understand, yourself. And the Father will also slowly realize, the feeling of the Father in Bu Aini."

Ardi who had taken his eyes off Dika, turned back to his assistant who was always there for him.

"Don't hesitate to fight for Ms. Aini, sir. He deserves to fight for you." Imbuh Dika relax.

The age of Dika and Ardi who were not so far away, made them able to chat casually like this time. They never wanted to remind each other.

"Me, love Aini?" Gumam Ardi.

Ardi's brain still hasn't found an answer to the question that just rippled in. His heart trembled, as he remembered every single thing he had gone through with Aini. When he opened the memory of Aini that they accidentally went through together.

"Find the answer in your heart, sir."

Ardi was silent. He did not respond to Dika's words. He was trying to find the answer to his question.

Last night Ardi thought about what he was talking about with Dika. He opened a photo gallery on his phone. There are some photos of Aini there. Aini playing with Kenzo and Umar.

And at that moment, Ardi realized. That his heart has indeed returned to have inhabitants. The inhabitants who come without him pinta. Residents who bring back, a sense that had withered and almost lost due to disappointment.

Slowly but surely, the taste grew in its own way in the heart of the widower. Perfectly penetrated and percolated into the heart of the long-torn lonely.

Flashback Off

Ardi was so excited this morning. He even asked Dika to leave for the airport early in the morning, so as not to miss the plane. In fact, the sun alone is still not perfect showing its warmth. But Dika understands that.

"We're going straight to the office, sir?" Ask Dika when they are in the car.

"We go home first!" Pinta Ardi fast.

Dika gave a small smile hearing the answer of his superior.

"Good, sir."

With a steady speed, Dika split the hustle and bustle of Surabaya City this morning. Rows of vehicle wheels, lined irregularly along the journey. Fill each other and precede, so that soon to the destination.

"Mama's leaving?" Sapa Ardi as he got out of the car, coinciding with Niken and Rama who were going to Malang.

"It has. Let's not be so rushed later if the streets are jammed." Sahut Niken friendly.

"Be careful, Ma, Pa!" Ardi Message.

Niken also understood.

"Aren't you at the office?" Ask Rama curious.

"When you want to go home, Pa. Reza's sick from yesterday." Answer Ardi origin.

Dika who felt his name was called, immediately turned his head full of questions to Ardi. Niken and Rama immediately turned to Dika out of worry.

"Tell, Dik?" Ask Niken attention.

"Eh, yes, ma'am." Dika replied in surprise.

Rama and Niken saw Dika's strange gurgle. They turn to Ardi who has already sailed away leaving them to the door of the house without notice. Rama and Niken finally laughed.

"Go home, brother! Ardi let her miss." Said Niken while chuckling.

"Good, Mom." Answer Dika while smiling amusedly, because you understand the meaning of Niken's words.

The three men prepared to get into the car. While at the door, Ardi heard the voice of a woman who managed to disturb his heart for several days.

"Mom, the phone's aaa,,"

BRUISES. Ardi hit someone right in the middle of the door. His hand reflexively grabbed the body he hit until it bounced slightly.

"Astaghfirullah." Murmured the person who collided with Ardi.

"Sir Ardi?" The man said in shock.

"My lady." Inner Ardi.

Ardi looked at the face of the person in his arms. He even immediately smiled so warmly when he managed to find the figure that he would be since yesterday. He's Aini of course.

Because of the position of the body that is attached to each other, Ardi can feel Aini's sudden heartbeat is too hard. So did Aini, she could hear the heartbeat, the man who was hugging her.

"Yes?" Ardi said with a gentle look.

"Why did you run away screaming? Do you want to welcome me?" Imbuh Ardi was full of confidence.

Aini who had been stunned because of Ardi's presence in front of him suddenly, immediately realized. He frowned. He was confused by Ardi's words. But, he immediately remembered the phone that was in his hand.

"This sir, Miss Niken's phone is left behind." Aini replied while showing the phone in her right hand.

Ardi immediately turned his attention towards Aini's right hand. He immediately let go of his embrace. And immediately, turned around and whistled loudly towards the two cars that were ready to leave the house.

Prapto, who was just about to get into the car as Rama's driver, immediately abandoned his intentions. He looked at Ardi and Aini who were at the door.

"Thank you, sir." Aini said happily.

Ardi just smiled. Aini immediately ran over to the car that was driven by Niken. He handed me Niken's phone.

"Thank you, Ni." Sincere Niken.

"Together, Mom."

"Titip Ardi with Kenzo, yes!" Pinta Niken while holding back a laugh.

"Sir Ardi?" Aini was confused.

"Yes. You take care of Kenzo, you take care of Ardi too, yeah!"

Aini silence. He did not understand what Niken said.

"We're leaving first, Ni." Pamit Niken's.

"Oh, yes Ma'am. Be careful!" Aini message is short.

Two cars were ready to leave the house, immediately drove towards their respective destinations. Dika still carries Ardi's car. He actually went home first to see the condition of his son.

Aini walked over to the house questioningly in her mind.

"Why was Mr. Ardi tipped to me? Is it not back?" Aini Mumbled.

When he reached the door, Aini again hit Ardi. He did not see Ardi who had been standing there. He was busy thinking about Niken.

"Astaghfirullah's. Sorry sir, sorry!" Aini said in panic.

Ardi even smiled a little at Aini's behavior.

"What are you thinking? Until someone this big you hit. Hm?" Said Ardi while staring at Aini.

"Ah, there is no sir. Sorry." Answer Aini gelagapan.

Ardi slightly lowered his body. He aligned his face with Aini's. Aini also reflexes to rewind her head so as not to come into contact with Ardi's face.

"Are you thinking about me?" Ask Ardi casually.