Aini's Heart Journey

Not a Rival

"Here?"

And again. The voice of a familiar person in Aini's sense of hearing, echoed without excuse. Making the owner of the name, again trying to unravel his surprise. Moreover, there was no Ardi beside him at the moment.

It was clearly the voice of a man. Aini who was focusing on choosing groceries, immediately turned her attention. There was a pair of slightly stocky men and women, and two small children in front of him. They smiled at Aini. And it turns out,,

"Brawn?" Aini said in disbelief.

"Yes, it's me. Dawn mattress. Don't you forget about me?" Answer the man relax.

"Where might I forget the same mattress as you." Kell Aini with her crisp laugh.

Aini and the pair of men and women laughed together. In fact, their laughter slightly distracted the other visitors.

Yes, the one who greeted Aini earlier was Dawn. Old friend Aini from Jogja. He was with his wife, Tika, and two daughters. Aini can always laugh happily if she meets her old friends.

(If anyone forgets the Dawn, try opening it in the first chapter! Chapter before Aini divorced with Adit 😉. And this, not Tika's former nanny Kenzo, yeah!)

"The world is as wide as the leaves of moringa, Ni." Say Dawn casually.

"If the world is as wide as moringa leaves, where the world fits inhabited your kayak mattress." Cibir Aini without hesitation.

"Yes, Ni. Really good." Timpal Tika enthusiastic.

The three of them laughed for a moment. Aini then turned her attention to two little girls who were about six years old. They are identical twins.

"They're your kids? Identical twins, huh?" Aini asked while squatting.

"Yes, Ni." Answer Tika.

"Hello! Whose name?" Say Aini soon.

The two twin girls with similar faces immediately looked at each other.

"His aunt isn't answered?" End of the Dawn soon.

The two girls immediately turned to their father, then turned to Aini again.

"Samples."

"Rina." Answer the two little girls at the same time.

"Rani is Rina. I know, Auntie's name, Auntie Aini." Aini replied with a friendly smile.

Aini stretched out her hand. He was quite anxious with the two twin girls. His heart suddenly wanted to have a daughter as beautiful as the twin girls belonging to Fajar and Tika.

Rani and Rina welcomed Aini's hand. They took turns to greet Aini with a little embarrassment. Aini also smiled very widely because she was welcomed by them.

"When did you ask me to buy that tool? Not a line two?" Ask Aini, after getting back up.

Aini already knew Tika enough. Because actually, Tika was Aini's schoolmate in High School. So, he could very casually chat with the couple.

"No, Ni. It's just plain late." Answer Tika a little giggling.

"Not Kirain was born." Sahut Aini.

Aini tried to cover up her heart's sadness considering the events two years ago. How she ended up being so cruelly maligned that she had to lose her baby and eventually also had to divorce from Adit. The world was so dark for Aini at that time.

Tika and Fajar realized that a little bit of Aini's gurgle was trying to cover something up. They try to distract Aini.

"What are you doing here, Ni?" Ask Dawn immediately.

"Oh, here, shopping." Honest Aini.

"You guys?"

"Mas Dawn transferred duty here, Ni." Tika replied a little unreservedly.

"Away?" Aini's voice doesn't believe.

"Yaaahh, the fate of being an employee, Ni. Move where you need to."

"Yes too."

Suddenly, Rani and Rina run because they are interested in something, Tika immediately runs after her two daughters.

"Just a minute, Mom!" Pamit Tika fast.

Even dawn understood.

"Lha you? Work here?" Dawn asked after Tika passed by for chasing her two daughters.

"Yes. I've been in Surabaya for a year." Honest Aini.

Dawn and Aini were chatting while waiting for Tika who was serving her twin daughter to approach something. They talk casually. Because Aini is also waiting for Ardi.

Does anyone know where Ardi is?

Ardi was looking for his personal needs. He was a little awkward on Aini, if he had to be with Aini when choosing her. So, he went to choose it himself.

Ardi too so a little long to leave Aini, because he had to answer the phone from Dika. There's something Dika must say as soon as possible to Ardi. So, he called Ardi with all consideration.

After finishing, Ardi immediately returned to Aini. And when he reached the passage where he had left Aini, his heart suddenly rumbled. It was as if there was a stove that suddenly lit up with a huge fire on its chest. Heat.

How not? Ardi saw Aini chatting casually and even joking with a man. They look so familiar.

Ardi also stepped his feet with certainty approaching Aini. There was a feeling of dislike in Ardi's heart when he saw Aini talking to the slightly stocky man.

And, sets. Ardi immediately grabbed Aini's small waist into his arms. The owner of the waist immediately turned his head in surprise.

"eeha? Ardi Mas?" Aini was confused.

"Who is he, honey?" Ask Ardi as gently as possible.

Ardi was trying hard to cover up the jealous flames that were burning in his chest. Although he did not know, who was the man who talked to Aini. But, he was quite sure, that the man knew Aini well enough. Because they look so close and familiar when talking.

"A, what?"

Aini is surprised when Ardi calls her with an unusual call. He looked at Ardi questioningly. Ardi immediately looked at Aini.

"Oh, I'm Dawn, Mas. Aini's old friend from Jogja." Sahut Fajar relax.

Such is the nature of Dawn. He was quite relaxed in the face of everything that might even surprise him greatly.

Dawn was actually also surprised when there was a man who suddenly hugged Aini's waist intensely. But he understood, it was probably someone who was close to Aini. Because Dawn also knew, that Aini had separated from Adit.

Ardi and Aini who were looking at each other, immediately turned their eyes towards Dawn. Dawn seemed to be reaching out her hand to get acquainted with Ardi. Ardi welcomed him.

"Oh yeah, I'm Ardi, Aini's future husband." Reply Ardi sure.

Dawn nodded and smiled kindly at Ardi. He shook hands with certainty.

Aini turned to Ardi and looked at him questioningly. He was sure that Ardi was jealous of Dawn at this time. Until he can act like that right now.

"Calm down, Mom! Don't be jealous of me! Me and Aini, were really just friends long ago." Sahut Fajar, after he and Ardi finished shaking hands.

Ardi was stunned by the Dawn's speech. He did not expect, Dawn also knew Adit. And in fact, knowing Aini's story.

"Dad!"

The sound of two twin girls belonging to Fajar also penetrated in their sense of hearing. They also immediately looked. The two twin girls immediately hugged their father at the same time. And at that moment, Tika arrived with a slightly astonished face.

"Know Mas, this is my wife, Tika. And this is our daughter, Rani and Rina." Speak the Dawn fast.

Tika immediately reached out her hand to meet Ardi. But, the position of Ardi who still hugged Aini's waist, stole his attention more.

"He's Aini's future husband, Bun." The Dawn again.

"Ary."

"At." Tika said with a smile and nodded in understanding.

"Why not tell me from now on Ni, if you're here with your future husband?" Sapa Tika friendly.

Aini simply smiled in response to Tika's question. Ardi also slowly released his embrace on Aini. His heart began to calm down, because the man who had been talking to Aini, was not his rival. Yes though, if dibandingin, obviously Ardi win everywhere. (Othornya cheating 😄)

"Yaudah Ni, we go first. Rina's the same Rani wants to play upstairs." Pamit Fajar's.

"Oh, it's Jar." Answer Aini briefly.

"We'll wait for the good news, soon!" Timpal Tika winked one eye.

"What good news?" Answer Aini a plain bellow.

"Please take care of Aini Mas Ardi! Although we are not so close, but I know a little, Aini's journey has not been easy all this time. So, please happy Aini and take better care of Aini!" Pinta Dawn sincere.

"What are you talking about, Jar?" Aini is ashamed.

There was a trace of unusual taste approaching Ardi's heart. There was jealousy that called out slowly, because it turned out, Dawn knew enough of Aini's life. But, there was a more dominant sense and hope, filling his heart. The taste and wine to be able to meet the demand of men who are so relaxed to face it.

"I'll try." Reply Ardi sure.

Aini immediately raised her face towards Ardi. He could see clearly, Ardi's smiling face was certain and so seriously answered Dawn's request.

"Mas,,??" Lirih Aini couldn't believe it.

"OKAY. We go first, Ni. Rani can't wait to play, no." The Dawn again.

"Oh, yes. Be careful!" Answer Aini accordingly.

"You're careful too, yeah! I'm waiting for your invitation." Timpal Tika enthusiastic.

Aini's heart suddenly not care. He understood very well what Tika said. A do'a that sometimes also becomes as his prayer in silence.

Dawn and Tika soon passed. Leaving behind a pair of widows and widows who are being struck by romance. Aini waved her hand with a warm smile at the two twin girls belonging to Dawn. Vice versa.

"Come, go shopping again!" Get Ardi right away.

"Mass?" Call Aini before Ardi sets foot.

Ardi looked at Aini softly.

"We'll talk a lot later, but not here. Now, let's finish the shopping! What else hasn't been in the trolley?" Reply Ardi attentively.

Aini sighed. He also nodded in understanding with Ardi's words. They went back to shopping like Ardi.

"We're not going home, are we?" Aini asked when she realized, Ardi's car drove not towards the house.

"Are we not going on a date?" Reply Ardi relaxed behind the wheel of his car.

"But we've been shopping, haven't we?"

"Yes. Ls it? Is that for you dating?"

"What?" Aini said in full of confusion.

Ardi smiled at Aini. He did not expect, Aini's thought was quite plain and simple. There was not much conversation between them on the way. They are busy with their own thoughts and feelings.

After a short drive, Ardi and Aini arrive at a park in the city area. The park is quite awake and well maintained its beauty. There are some visitors there too.

"Come, down!" Ajar Ardi after successfully parking his car.

"Yes, Mum." Answer Aini obediently.

Aini spread her gaze. He smiled at the pleasant atmosphere of the garden in front of him. A very cool and beautiful park. So green and soothing, in the middle of the bustle of the city.

"Have you ever been here?" Ask Ardi while starting to step on his feet.

"Yes. With Miss Dewi and Mr. Galih." Honest Aini.

They walked together again without talking. Enjoy the atmosphere of the park that is not so crowded because it is still in working hours. They sat in one of the available seats.

"Are Fajar and Tika your closest friends?" Ardi asked curiously, while staring at the expanse of grass and pond in the park.

"Not really, Mom. I haven't had any close friends since I got married." Honestly Aini is a little sad.

"But they seem to know enough about your life?"

"Yes. Dawn had seen me and Adit argue a little over a misunderstanding."

"You're arguing in public?" Tanya Ardi couldn't believe it.

"Little bit. More precisely, Mas Adit was angry with me at that time. Because seeing me both by Dawn unintentionally." Answer Aini more and more.

The beautiful clear water, began to pool filled Aini's eyelid cavity. His heart still felt sad, if considering Adit's treatment of him at that time.

Aini bowed in. She didn't want to, Ardi saw her shed those tears. He even immediately blinked his eyes several times to muffle the tears so as not to slide from its place.

Ardi turned to Aini, as Aini's voice grew louder. He realized, there was something unusual about Aini's tone. He was surprised, when he found Aini holding back the cry beside him. He immediately grabbed the tiny body sitting right next to him, into the arms of his left hand.

"I'm sorry for making you remember that." Sesal Ardi sincere.

Aini just nodded in Ardi's arms. He finally could not even stem the tears that came out more and more. He even slightly sobbed in Ardi's arms.

Ardi's heart really felt guilty for making Aini cry. Ardi really does not know, if Dawn has a relationship with the destruction of the household Aini and Adit.

Ardi immediately let go of his embrace. He then pulled Aini's bowed face. He was stunned, when he saw Aini's innocent face without makeup, turning extremely red and wet.

"Don't cry, baby! I beg! I can't see you like this. I'm sorry I made you remember things you shouldn't." Ardi said regretfully, with busy hands rubbing Aini's face.

Aini just kept quiet and didn't answer. His eyes closed, in order to hold back his tears so as not to slide back down his cheeks.

Although Aini can smile every day, but her heart is still fragile, when she remembers the painful things she had experienced. He is still someone who needs to be strengthened in some things that make him so emotional.

The tears even flowed more rapidly because of Ardi's speech. His heart had so much to be treated gently by a man he never thought he would. The man who had indeed rattled his heart that had once been hurt deep enough.

"Sorry, Honey! Sorry." Said Ardi while hugging Aini again.