BLUE METAVERSE

NOT A CAT'S EYE

Mama fell silent, propping up her head which seemed to be very heavy with both hands. Blue himself did not dare to ask what burden befell the woman. It still feels so awkward. Meeting mama in an unusual situation actually leaves many questions that make her heart troubled. Her brothers once told her that she had remarried to a wealthy businessman. Blue is not a wanted child. His presence can be a thorn for the new family of women who have given birth to him. Aludra Zain has been buried and has its own tomb to remember. Let it stay that way. Blue still wants to be Blue Zenitta Halim as he has been, not Aludra Zain. Let's just say, both are not the same person.

Mama fulfilled the promise to take her to the front of the house, but refused to stop by her brother even if just for pleasantries. Just glanced at the house for a moment with a cold look.

“Sorry yes, Bi! Mama couldn't stop by because she was late. Greetings to Satya's family. Mama will definitely contact you often.”

Blue nodded swallowing his sense of disappointment deeply. Tonight he can't talk much. All the flavors are planted in the heart only.

Welcomed mom's farewell embrace with a bland heart. Even though it arrived at midnight, Blue hoped that Mama would stop by to see Satya's family. Is it hard to stop by just to apologize for kidnapping her own daughter. However Satya is his guardian, papa's successor is responsible for whatever happens to him.

But hope remains hope. Blue only sees the ego of a middle-aged woman. I don't know what he thinks and feels. Can't a mother read her child's expectations through instinct and eye gaze? The doubt is getting deep in my heart. Could it be that mama still has a weird problem with her stepbrother's family? Blue believes mama is afraid to meet her stepson because she feels guilty. Clearly Blue had heard that the target of the kidnapping was Faiz, Satya's son. What exactly was your purpose in kidnapping Faiz? Just asking for a ransom, venting old grudges or any other purpose related to business or family matters.

“Take care of yourself yes!” Her brown Netra looked at Blue with a gentle gaze before she released her hand grip on Blue's shoulder. Looks sincere. Shade like a banyan tree that protects anyone who seeks shade under its branches.

Slowly a little excitement infiltrates the heart. Blue also wants to feel the affection of a mother. Can he expect that affection from this woman he just met?

“Mama also take care of yourself.”

“Save mom number fine yes. You can call your mom whenever you want. Mama will always be there for you."

Blue nodded. Half his heart was still unsure of the word that came out of the woman's lips. No. gabe. Blue does not want to be lulled by false hope. He still has to be careful to put hope even that to his own mother.

“Eh no guests. Aunty, why was the guest not invited in.” Suddenly the blue eyes appeared greeting him along with the security guard who opened the gate.

The strange child often went out of the house at night blind only to sit looking at the sky while chatting casually with the security guard. He likes to look at the sky when it is saturated. No matter when the sky is blue or when the sky is dark with billions of stars. The sky is always beautiful to him. Day or night has the same charm that captivates the heart. He said looking at the sky is one powerful way to normalize the function of his eyes that are polluted by radiation from computer screens continuously throughout the day.

Dih, why did the boy suddenly appear. It just so happens that Blue's heart beats faster. His heart was suddenly filled with anxiety when he saw his mother directly looking at the child with eyes that drew out like a sharp knife. She should have been kidnapped by my mom today. If there is no Blue, the security guard and mbak Sari who is behind him may be mama will ambush Faiz and take the child away as their original purpose. Faiz shouldn't have to show up so Mama doesn't know what she looks like now. Danger, Faiz. Blue has no idea what purpose mama planned to kidnap her own step-granddaughter. Although you are annoying and envious, you are still a good nephew. Blue doesn't want you to be fucked, Faiz. The promised blue metaverse has not been fully realized. Blue has not been able to communicate with papa.

“Sorry, it's night. Oma can't stop by.” Mama replied with a calm voice and a graceful style.

“Oma?”

“My mom, Iz.” is obviously Blue which then followed Faiz's head nod.

Faiz immediately smiled kindly and extended his hand.

“My name is Faiz Satria, Satya Wirajaya's eldest son Halim.” Faiz gave his name clearly and a puffed up chest.

Mama replied to her grandson's hand with a stiff face, “I'm Rissa Paryogi.”

“Please enter, Oma! Drop by. Dad hasn't slept yet. Thank you for bringing Aunt Blue home safely. We were so worried about him."

No need to thank me, Faiz. He kidnapped me, and he should have returned me home. Blue murmured very slowly even barely audible.

“Sorry, it's too late. Oma should be home soon. Oma's house is far from here and the family must have been waiting. Say hello to your father and mother.”

Mama is seen dodging and rushing back into her black BMW. A moment later the car had disappeared in the corner of the road that had begun to desolate.

That night's meeting was like a real nightmare. Faiz did not look like a joke as usual. Maybe tonight he finished the fall of the stars from the sky. Wide smile. There is absolutely no prejudice. He doesn't know, a few hours ago he was targeted for kidnapping. If the kidnapper was a little smart, I don't know what happened to him. He could still smile that easily.

“Abibi why disappeared maghrib-maghrib? Mr. Agus said that maybe Aunt was kidnapped in a wewe. Ms. Sari and the people at Happy Resto & Game House were frantically looking for Bibi. Some say he saw Bibi passed out being carried away by people and put in a black SUV. We thought Aunt was kidnapped.”

It's true that she was kidnapped. But Blue has no power to tell the truth. However, the person who wanted to kidnap her was her own mother.

"Yes, that's the story later. It's night. Coming, Bi! Meet your father and mother first. They can't sleep until they see Aunt coming home safe."

Tumben Faiz has a little attention. The boy was not curious to know his unique story for several hours after the sun sank tonight. Faiz let Blue in. Faiz continued to chat while drinking coffee at the security guard post with two home workers.

"You're not coming in, Iz."

"My eyes are still burning. Need to look outside looking at the sky and plants to be fresh."

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