Amara Wants to Have a Mom

9. Train Request

At night Alvian sat in the front garden of the house while enjoying a cup of coffee and snacks made by Ratih. The woman sat down with Alvian who needed a friend to share her story.

"What should I do, Coach? Amara seems to be so obsessed with Anika, I feel bad about the girl." Alvian said with a sad look. He was confused how to respond to Amara's behavior that began to be difficult to compromise.

"I think it's natural for Amara to be like that, there's no need to blame her. From the age of six months he had lost Lira, how his mother's face he did not know. He also needs the love of a mother, especially at his current age." said Ratih gave an explanation.

"No, I don't blame Amara, but I'm afraid Anika is distressed by my daughter's behavior. You don't see what he's doing? First told me to find Anika, then call her Mama, then ask us to sleep together. It's crazy Ratih, I can't do this anymore" Alvian explained.

"Yes, just marry her!" said Ratih lightly.

"What's? Marriage?" Alvian was very surprised and opened his eyes wide. "You don't go crazy like Amara, how could I marry her?" sergeant Alvian, he doesn't believe Ratih will tell him to marry the installment girl.

"It's the only way Amara has a mother. Or, do you want to go back to Lira? Refer to her so Amara can-"

"No coach, what kind of shit is this? I'd rather be a widower for a lifetime than go back to that traitorous woman." Alvian stared angrily at Ratih.

Although there was only one Lira left in this world, she would not want to go back to that cheap woman. A woman who could leave her daughter and husband for the sake of lust and satisfaction of the world for a moment.

"I disagree, too, I'm just a prankster. As a woman, I'm ashamed to see your ex-wife's behavior." explained Ratih, she didn't seriously tell Alvian to go back to the Lira.

Things that have become trash, do not need to be picked up again. Let him rot in the garbage can, thought Ratih.

Yes, Ratih knows exactly how a female character like Lira. Not only did she leave her husband and daughter, but Lira also once flirted with business client Anggara, Alvian's father.

It was from there that the destruction of the Alvian family began. It's just that Ratih can't say that to Alvian, he's afraid that Alvian will get worse if he finds out the painful reality.

Until this moment, Ratih was still at home to keep the secret and locked his mouth tightly. I don't know when he doesn't know himself.

Ratih just wants Alvian and Amara to be happy even without the presence of Lira in their midst. Ratih also hopes that Alvian will open his heart to other women. Maybe Anika is the right candidate for Alvian, especially Amara likes it very much.

"Hows it? You want to end your dual status? Don't be late Alvian, it'll get rusty!" as for Ratih, he laughed at Alvian.

"Bright fuckin' your head. Don't just comment on people's lives, look at yourself! Is it stale?" Alvian won't lose and laughs at Ratih.

The laughter of the two broke until it sounded to Anika's ear who was just about to rest in the room. Out of curiosity, the girl peered out from the window curtain and saw clearly the familiarity of the two human children.

Yes, Ratih and Alvian are like brothers.

The first time Ratih set foot in Alvian's house, since he just finished High School. At that time Ratih had to replace the work of his mother who was sick. Alvian, who is usually lonely, is very happy because Ratih can be his friend from then on.

So close they were, Anggara had thought to marry them both. But because it is not a match, the marriage was not implemented.

"Oh yes, go inside! The weather is getting cold, if you are sick I am also the one who bothers." added Alvian after their laughter subsided.

"Hm... I'll think about it" said Alvian.

After Ratih entered the house, Alvian was silent for a moment. It seemed like he was studying Ratih's words just now.

Is it possible that he married Anika when her heart wound had not completely dried up? How could Anika want to marry him who is a single widower, obviously impossible.

Alvian smiled bitterly. For five years she had closed herself, her heart and desire to return home. The trauma is still there and binds her heart so hard to open it for another woman.

"Anika.." murmured Alvian, then tapped his own head and ruffled his hair until it fell apart. It could be that he thought of that annoying girl after hearing Ratih's words earlier.

But somehow, the more here Anika's attitude even makes her more curious. Although the installment but the girl was quite innocent, especially after seeing firsthand how patient Anika faced Amara. Alvian could feel the sincerity in the heart of the girl.

Satisfied with his thoughts, Alvian left the park and chose to enter the room. It's time to rest and gather energy for tomorrow. I don't know what else Amara will do after the embarrassing incident this afternoon. Alvian really lost face in front of Anika.

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"Ma-morning," said Amara upon arriving at Anika's room. The boy carved a sweet smile and splashed into the arms of Anika who was tidying up the bed.

"Dear, baby" said Anika returned Amara's embrace, then kissed the boy's bakpao cheek. "It's pretty, where are you going?" asked Anika squinted her eyes.

Yes, Amara is fragrant and neat with a knee-length dress without arms attached to her tiny body. Her hair was pinched in two and neatly woven.

"Well, it's Ma's Sunday. Amara wants to come with Papa to the restaurant, Mama's coming too!" take Amara with the spirit of four five. His face was shining as bright as the morning sun.

"But-"

"Come, Ma!" persuade Amara with spoiled while struggling on the nape of Anika.

"Yes, yes, Mama's coming along." inevitably Anika was forced to nod in agreement.

Actually Anika is not ready to meet face to face with Alvian, the incident yesterday afternoon still leaves a sense of awkwardness and shame in her heart. How to deal with Alvian's sharp gaze after this?

But after all, he couldn't possibly dodge Alvian continuously. Both of them live in the same house, likes not to be sure to meet often. Anika must be ready to bear all the risks because of her decision to agree to be Amara's nanny.

Because Anika had agreed, Amara took her to the dining room. They had to have breakfast before leaving the house, incidentally Ratih had finished serving food on the table.

"Boat yes, Ma!" pinta Amara with spoiled.

"Yes dear," said Anika, then quickly picked up the plate and filled it with food. Anika soon feeds Amara.

Not long after, Alvian came and joined them. But he did not dare to look at Anika because of the shame that still shackled his heart. He just focused on the food on his plate and devoured it until the toilet.