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Sunda Kelapa Port. It was here that, the center of sea transportation and trade activity converged.
Every day, busyness is always visible in this place. Ships that come to make trade transactions, and ships that set out to travel to other islands, is one routine that never broke up a single day.
So no wonder, this place is always crowded and filled with a sea of people.
Today is the same. Only slightly different from the increase in personnel in charge of maintaining port security. Especially for today, those who are Company soldiers get additional tasks to organize and pitch the road .
A ship belonging to the military of the Company was seen leaning in the main dock of the port. The work has been seen since morning. Downstream the homecoming workers, be it the lackeys of the Indigenous people who walk carrying goods, or the Company soldiers who alternately passed around it.
Until midday, two cars entered the area nearest the dock. After the previous freight trains arrived and parked in place stopped.
Colonel Jhon Van Pierezoon, his wife and two sons were out simultaneously.
They are the cause of the atmosphere of the port to be busier than usual. As per the letter of transfer of duties, the Colonel will assume new duties and will also settle with his son and wife there. They and their families will be sent to the island in the southern part of JavaDwipa .
'' All your stuff has been put in, sir. And all the preparations are done. The ship is ready to depart awaiting your orders, Mr. Report the captain of the ship, having previously greeted and introduced himself.
The Colonel replied with a nod. He then told the wife to bring their two sons first to the room they would occupy during the journey.
But had not been able to move, suddenly a lackey came to approach with breath gasping and his face was red. Glasses that are estimated to be a dozen this year must have run fast.
'' Thu-thuan.. Nhona.. Miss said as she tried to adjust the breath as it was cut into pieces.
The Colonel frowned. Look at the wonder and also do not like the attitude of the lackey.
'' Hey, you. Can't you talk calmly ?! You are not polite ! " Religated ship captain who felt riled .The colonel must have felt that way too. It's just that the man he will serve during this trip later, refused to reprimand the lackey.
The lackey is getting bowed. He took a few long, slow breaths a few times. After feeling quite calm, then he dared to raise a little head.
" I'm sorry for my disrespectful attitude, sir.
I just want to convey. Miss Mina just arrived with Kanjeng Adipati Panji .
They asked the servant to run.
Miss says don't leave. Miss wants to meet and talk to Mister ''
" Well, you can go "talk the Colonel .
The lackey took two steps back, turned around and left.
Moments later, a soldier came to say that his daughter and son-in-law had arrived and were waiting to be invited in.
The Colonel smiled. A smile that made some of the men in the room, including the captain of the ship - stunned. Because this is the first time they see men who are always cold and minimal this expression curls the lips.
A couple from different races entered the room .Without waiting for orders everyone out . Except the Colonel, wife and both.
'' Mina Mina, the Oriental-faced woman, came closer. Even with what he called his name.
Mina and her stepmother both stretched out their arms and hugged each other.
'' I've come to say good-bye Mom.. '' Said Mina after the embrace came off.
Her stepmother nodded while wiping the corners of her wet eyes.
'' You two, come here Mina looked at her two younger brothers who instantly did as she asked.
Mina hugged her two brothers in turns while kissing their cheeks once.
'' I will definitely miss you guys... '' Lirih Mina stared at their faces one by one.
But there is something strange. Upon entering, Mina did not greet her father. It seemed to be deliberately ignoring the man who was waiting for his turn on the approach.
'' We are also.. '' The weeping of her stepmother who returned wiped away the tears that escaped and escaped again.
Mina smiled gently. It is the same. Can't help falling tears.
'' Promise Mina. If you'd lived well. Be sure to always take care of yourself and your husband.
You two should live happily ''
Mina nodded. He looked again at the faces of his stepmother and his two younger siblings . He caressed the cheeks of his two younger brothers with great affection .There is a sense of unwillingness to part. Not gone yet, he felt missed.
'' Mina Mina, the Colonel who could not wait, finally approached.
Suddenly, Mina's attitude changed. He looked at his father sharply. Making his father frown, astonished.
Whereas in stepmother and her two younger siblings, Mina is very gentle . But why did he behave the opposite towards his father ?
'' W-What is Mina ? Why are you staring at your father like that ? '' Ask the Colonel confused. He did not understand Mina's attitude .
'' I thought to myself, Cetus Mina who then turned her face.
Be quiet for a while. The Colonel nodded faintly. He seemed to understand and began to guess what was the cause of his daughter indifference.
'' Eng-an.. Do you not want to hug and say good-bye to your father ? ''
Very colonel Mina's face fixed attention. He sighed. Disappointed in his mind. How not. Mina remained indifferent. As if he did not care or maybe really upset and angry at him.
The Colonel smiled faintly, approached and hugged his eldest daughter. But Mina did not want to return her embrace.
'' I know, you must be angry because you feel you've been played.
Forgive me, Mina, she said softly.
The Colonel took off his embrace, pulled away while holding both of Mina's shoulders and pushed her. Create distance so they can look at each other.
'' I'm asking you, dad. This should be the last time you'll act with all your heart to me. Never interfere again let alone decide about anything in my life.
So, I have no rights anymore.Did you understand ?! '' Firm Mina .
His face has now changed. His eyes were red, and he brought back tears.
The Colonel nodded . He looked back at Mina's face. Satisfying because later if they have left, I don't know when they can meet again.
'' Just like your mother said. Promise to live well . You should be happy Mina.
And if he - '' He said deliberately in the pause . The tail of his eyes cast a gaze at Panji for a moment, then looked back at the beloved princess. But he had not been able to continue his sentence hanging, Mina then cut it.
'' Dad, enough !
I told you . Stop meddling in my business.
I'm no longer a child you should worry too much about anymore. I know what's best and what I have to do ''
The Colonel nodded. Can't do. He can't. The name of the parent, until anytime will never be able to let alone stop worrying about his child.
'' You'll always be in my custody and guard, Mina. So, if he dares or even hurts you .. Then I won't hesitate to teach him a lesson ''
Mina slapped a rough breath.
'' If you doubt him, why did you give me back to him ? ''
'' Because I know, if you like it.
You don't just like it, you. You've fallen for her. Right, aren't you ? ''
''... ''
'' you can't hide it from me, Mina. Because it was obvious, when he left our house.
I've never seen you all that cuddly and at least that spirit ''
''... ''
'' So, I hope. By returning you to him, you can live as you wish.
But you have to promise. You have to live very happily ''
Mina nodded. He was really touched. Intention ignores the father to give a deterrent effect so as not to behave as he pleases, immediately disappear.
'' Just watch out if he dares to betray and dump you ! '' The Colonel again threw a gaze at Panji.
And Mina did the same.
Not just the same attitude and attitude. The father and son were compact in their actions.
The banner that had been in place since then, shook little. He chose his silence, because he felt no need to defend let alone support by saying a promise . Let time be answered and they will see for themselves how or what he and Mina will be.
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5 years later.
'' Kang Mas's.. '' A soft voice called out to him .
Panji wriggling. Then opened his eyes that felt so heavy to lift.
Beautiful face with a sweet smile the owner welcomed.
Smiling pennies. This was the thousandth time he had been fascinated by his wife. Which makes him unable to get bored let alone turn to other women.
The banner then lifted the body and sat down.
He rubbed Mina's face and kissed her forehead.
'' Unghk '' Mina screeched lightly.
Panji's eyes suddenly widened when he saw his wife holding her big belly.
His face immediately turned panicked. He holds it while he cares about the wife who is pregnant with her child.
'' Aughhhhh.. My stomach is heartburn, Kang Mas..Nye-pain too.. '' The Mina String . She held her husband's open shoulder and gripped him firmly.
The banner is getting more panicked. He then moved out of bed .He carefully lifted and laid his wife's body in the place where he had been sleeping. After making sure his wife was comfortably barred, he went out of the room. There was a loud voice calling and giving orders to the lackeys. Then he went back in and sat on the edge of the bed.
He grabbed Mina's hand and grabbed her. Sometimes he rubbed Mina's face while taking a deep breath. The look on his face showed how worried and nervous he was.
Reasonable . Because this will be the first experience, after repeatedly Mina miscarried until finally this pregnancy managed to survive and will soon realize what they had hoped for.
Nor is it without effort and hard work so that Mina can get pregnant and keep it.
Exactly a year ago, Mina who was declared by the healer to have a weak uterus, had experienced frustration after three miscarriages.
Mina who was then overwhelmed with despair, even asked Panji to marry again or have a concubine who can give him offspring.
But the husband refused firmly and scolded her for not liking.
For him there will be only one woman who becomes his wife and that goes on forever.
The five years they have spent are a time of struggle. A lot has happened and they are facing it together. Until finally they can go through everything and until this stage. The time when they will welcome and welcome the presence of new humans in their households.
' Grep ' Panji flinched as Mina suddenly squeezed her hand.
'' Kang Mas's... '' Mina pointed with the tail of her eyes.
The banner immediately saw where the wife was directing. At once his eyes were wide. The barricade covering the lower part of his wife's body was wet with water coming out from between Mina's thighs.
The panicked banner shouted, calling the lackeys to immediately carry out what he ordered immediately.