Aini's Heart Journey

Recollecting

The night had come with a million hospitality. The moon and stars have replaced the sun to decorate the blue sky. No black clouds to accompany tonight. The night sky looks so beautiful with all its charm.

Aini was in her room. He wanted to rest himself, after many things he went through today. The departure of Rama and Niken to Malang, makes the atmosphere of the house a little quiet. There were only Kenzo and Umar's voices to enliven him.

Kenzo and Umar had already fallen asleep in their respective rooms, having already completed their schoolwork. So do the other residents of the house.

"Neither is there Miss Niken." Aini Mumbled.

Aini immediately broke down her body after changing her clothes. He wanted to fall asleep immediately, but apparently, the netra had not been approached by drowsiness.

Aini plays her phone. There was a message from Oliv. He opened it immediately.

"Hi Ni's. How's it? Did Ardi come back from Bandung?"

"Already, Ma'am. This morning."

"Have you said what we talked about last night?"

"Already, Ma'am."

"How did Ardi respond?"

"Mas Ardi said, Mas Ardi will respond to you directly, Ma'am." Honest Aini.

"so yeah. Okay Ni, thanks for the help."

"Yes, Mommy."

"Attent, Ni. What did you call Ardi? Mas?"

"Yes, Mother. Mas Ardi asked me, calling him like mbak Tika and mbok Sri called him."

"Oh, that's how it looks."

Aini put down her phone immediately. He sighed heavily while staring at the ceiling of his room. There was a sense of raging within him, after he creamed a message with Oliv just now. He remembered when this morning he accompanied Ardi to enjoy his homemade breakfast.

The Flashback

"Call me like mbok Sri or Tika call me, mas Ardi." Said Ardi naughty.

Aini frowned confusedly. Ardi then approached Aini and bowed his body. He intended to whisper something to Aini.

"You call me, baby." Ardi's whisper was right in Aini's left ear.

Aini immediately looked at Ardi. The faces of the two men were so close at this moment. Two of their noses almost touched. And immediately, the two pairs of neutrals immediately reflected the shadows of each other.

Aini's heart immediately beat unconditionally. Ardi's handsome face really can't be ignored. Moreover, the distance of their faces was now even less than an inch.

And what about Ardi?

Ardi casually looked at Aini's face that often teased her. He immediately smiled warmly at Aini without any guilt.

"I was just kidding. Call me like you're calling me." Said Ardi casually, while upholding his body.

Aini still silently did not respond. He was still unable to digest what had just happened.

"Thank you for the breakfast. I'm going to the office now." Ardi said without heeding Aini's confused expression.

Aini remained silent.

"Already! Don't keep daydreaming! I'm handsome, but not that handsome either. Until you don't blink at me." I'm Ardi.

Aini finally immediately averted her eyes after hearing Ardi's words. He was very embarrassed because he was caught staring at the man who had just made his heart beat.

Aini's cheeks immediately blushed. And Ardi realized that. He just smiled a little and immediately stepped out to pick up his work coat and bag. Not to forget, snatched the car keys that he rarely used.

Ardi left his room relaxed and happy. The longing that tickled his heart and his feelings the last two days, finally treated perfectly.

Aini finally tidied up Ardi's former dinner plate. He also immediately came out of Ardi's room. And when Aini washed the dishes and dirty glasses, something sounded quite disturbing eardrums.

The sound of the roar of the car from the direction of the garage sounded so jarring. Aini was so shocked and even tiptoed.

"Astaghfirullahal. What's that sound?" Aini guman fast.

Aini turned towards the source of the voice. And at the same time, Tika appeared from the translucent door to the garage.

Aini finally just ooh ria. He continued his activities with Tika. While Ardi, went to the office with a sports car that he had since he was in college.

Flashback Off

"Why can Ardi really relax say like that this morning?" Mumbled Aini again.

"Ah, stop! I can't think too much about Ardi. I have to help Oliv get back to Ardi and Kenzo. So, Kenzo can be with his parents completely." Monologue Aini.

Aini and Oliv have been texting each other since last night. Oliv openly, asked Aini for help to bring herself closer to Ardi, so that she could return to be Ardi's wife.

Aini was actually feeling a little worried about her feelings. There was dislike and discomfort when Oliv asked for it last night. But he doesn't know the reason.

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Black clouds, shrinking spoiled since morning. Even so, there are no signs, the heavens will soon spill their goodness on the earth. Only the cold wind kept blowing incessantly.

At two o'clock in the afternoon, Oliv came to Ardi's house alone as usual. He asked Ardi for permission. He brought some toys and clothes that he had just bought for Kenzo.

Oliv immediately played and chatted with Kenzo and Umar. He seems to have no objection or concern with the presence of Umar when he was with Kenzo. Aini only occasionally approached them to make sure Umar did not bother Oliv and Kenzo.

Oliv approached Aini who was taking care of clothes clothes clothesline with Tika.

"Ni, can I talk to you?" Oliv asked casually, as Kenzo and Umar were taking a bath.

"Yes, Mother. Can I help you?" Answer Aini friendly.

"Can you come with me for a second?"

"Oh, yes, Ma'am."

"We'll go out for a second. I have something to say with you personally." Pinta Oliv is serious.

"With Kenzo too, Ma'am?"

"No. Just the two of you."

"But Ma'am, Kenzo and Umar were not taken care of. Mr. Niken and Mr. Rama are going to Malang. Ardi hasn't come home from work either." Reject Aini slowly.

"And there's Tika same mbok Sri." Reply Oliv lightly.

"But,,"

Aini remembered Niken's message before leaving the other day. Niken put Kenzo on him. So, he can't just leave Kenzo, even though there are Tika and Sri at home.

"Just a minute, Ni. Not too far from here." Kayu Olive's.

"But Ma'am,,"

"I beg you, Ni! I'm afraid Kenzo will hear it later, and he'll misunderstand."

Aini thought hard. Looking forward, what decision he will make. Because he also doesn't know what Oliv will tell him, so he has to leave the house, so that Kenzo doesn't hear it.

"No papa, Ma'am Aini. Kenzo and Umar let me take care, same as Sri." Kayu Tika suddenly.

"No! I just want to." Typal Oliv spirit.

Aini is still confused. He did not know, had to accept Oliv's invitation or not. Because he had also promised Niken, would keep Kenzo as long as Niken went to Malang.

"No papa, Ma'am. Just calm! I'm used to taking care of Kenzo. I'm also not going to tell Miss Niken or Mas Ardi, if Mbak Aini go together with Oliv." Persuade Tika again.

"But Ma'am,,"

"So soon, Ni!" Whining Oliv.

"But,,"

"Come, Ni!"

Aini finally accepted Oliv's request. He changed his clothes and picked up a bag in his room. When Kenzo and Umar disembarked after the bath, Oliv explained to the two boys that he and Aini would be out for a while. And as long as the two of them left, Kenzo and Umar would be guarded by Tika and Sri.

Kenzo and Umar nodded obediently. Oliv smiled with relief after hearing their answer.

And at half-five in the afternoon, Oliv came out with Aini. Leaving Kenzo and Umar with Tika. Oliv and Aini smiled at the two boys who drove her away. Not to forget, Tika who was also standing with Kenzo and Umar.