Droplets of Night Creatures

57. Reason Arka

The atmosphere in the room that is deliberately booked Arka still feels tense. Aruna and Kautsar who became the object of their conversation this time just remained silent without daring to make a sound. Realizing that Aruna was not ready to hear their conversation, Ahmad and his family resigned.

“ I'm sorry Mr. Ahmad..,” said Arka while shaking tightly Ahmad's hand.

“ Gapapa Sir, relax. We understand Aruna's attitude. Maybe this is too sudden and unexpected.” said Ahmad sage while rubbing Arka's back gently.

“ Please love us the opportunity to explain everything the same Aruna yes Bu..,” pinta Diana.

“ Yes Mom. Don't rush to let Aruna not be surprised. And please don't get scolded either...” message Hardini while tightening his arms.

“ Insha Allah Ma'am, thanks for understanding..,” said Diana with a smile.

Aruna and Kautsar appear to be pecking on the spot as they watch their parents support each other with soothing sentences. Kautsar ventured to look at Aruna who was visibly riled up.

“ Maafin I'm Aruna. I don't know anything about this..” Kautsar said in a choked voice.

Aruna just mute and ignore the words of Kautsar because they do not know how to respond to the sentence that Kautsar said earlier.

After kissing the back of Arka and Diana's hands, Kautsar rushed out of the room without saying goodbye to Aruna.

“ What the fuck is this Pa, Ma...?” aruna asked shortly after everyone left the room.

“ You have been horrified Papa said earlier, Dear. I don't understand it yet..?” diana asked as she pinched Aruna's nose furiously.

“ I heard Ma. But what is this, why suddenly married me to Kautsar..?” ask Aruna.

“ Why it is. Kautsar is sinter, handsome, polite, responsible, pious again. What less than him, son. If Mama is young and single, Mama would want to be betrothed to Kautsar.

“ Mama...,” call Arka and Aruna together but with different intonation.

“ Ups, sorry...,” Diana said with a smile.

“ If only betrothed there may still be a chance to reject Ma. But this is what, Papa and Mama even immediately want to marry me with Kautsar. Doesn't make any sense anyway.” grumbled Aruna.

“ What does not make sense anyway Nak..?” ask Arka while rubbing Aruna's head with affection.

“ I'm with Kautsar it's just friends Pa, ga more. Even if Papa wants to know, previously I was the same Kautsar was a great enemy you know in High School. We were enemies until my first year of college. Entering the second year only I can make peace with Kautsar..,” said Aruna riled.

“ Thank you so. It means that when you get married, you are no longer enemies. Yes...,” interrupted Diana with a smile.

Hearing the mother's words made Aruna upset and leaned her body violently onto the back of the chair. Arka also tried to mediate.

“ Understand Aruna. Papa Sama has a special reason why ask you to marry Kautsar.” Arka said gently.

“ What reason Pa...?” ask Aruna curiously.

“ Your father, Orion...,” says Quick arc.

“ Father, Papa means...,” Aruna's speech is cut off by Arka's sentence.

“ Your biological father came to see Papa and Mama in person, son. He said everything and we were in shock at the time. But after he gave his understanding we finally understood and could accept everything. Your father also asked Papa to arrange your marriage with Kautsar.” Arka said in a trembling voice.

“ Nothing is hidden from Us Nak..,” interrupted Diana while gently stroking Aruna's head.

“ So Mama and Papa already know who I really am..?” asked Aruna with teary eyes.

“ Yes Nak..,” says Arka and Diana together.

“ But we don't care about all that. You remain our child until whenever Aruna.” said Arka firmly.

“ Right Darling. Our love for you will not end until the world ends.”, Diana said in tears.

“ Mama..., Papa...” call Aruna softly and then slap into Arka and Diana.

The three of them were crying while hugging each other. Sometimes Arka and Diana kissed Aruna affectionately as if afraid that Aruna would leave them. Aruna asked again as their embrace unraveled.

“ Continue what is the reason Dad chose Kautsar to be my Husband Pa..?” ask Aruna.

“ Your father said only Kautsar can control you when you change later Son.” said Arka.

“ But I'm not ready to marry Pa. Why not fiancee first anyway.” protest Aruna.

“ Why should you talk touch-touch so anyway Pa, I'm uncomfortable with..,” said Aruna with a blushing face to make Arka and Diana laugh.

“ It turns out that Mama's children already understand the term touch touch touch yes..,” Diana's tease while pinching Aruna's cheek.

“ Apaan sih Mama..,” sahut Aruna while melengos.

“ Papa means, if the change happens, Kautsar can immediately help you so that you do not hurt others or yourself, son. When it happens it is impossible if Kautsar does not touch you.” said Arka patiently.

“ That's it. Did Kautsar and his parents know everything Pa...?” ask Aruna worriedly.

“ For this second they do not know anything Nak..,” said Arka.

“ What Papa plans to tell them about my secret is Pa...?” ask Aruna.

“ Papa will only tell Kautsar but his parents do not need to know..,” said Arka.

“ When will Papa tell Kautsar..?” ask Aruna.

“ After You guys married dong..,” sahut Arka fast.

“ What if Kautsar fears even hates me..?” asked Aruna while biting her lips.

“ God willing it will not happen Son.” said Diana while hugging Aruna tightly.

“ Why is Mama so sure..?” ask Aruna.

“ Because We saw love in Kautsar's eyes for you Son. And We believe Kautsar will take good care of you and maybe even help find the best solution for you.

Arka nodded and it made Aruna surprised. A moment later Aruna immersed herself into Diana's arms as if wanting to drown her chaotic feelings back then.

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In the car carrying Ahmad's family, Kautsar was seen sitting in the middle seat, silent. Next to her Hardini sat down casually while closing her eyes.

Shortly after, the car arrived at an inn. Ahmad took his family into the room he had rented. After clearing themselves they continued the delayed conversation earlier.

“ Sit down Son. I know you have a lot of questions on your head.”, Ahmad said, leaning on the sofa.

“ What is this Well, why ask me to get married. I just graduated...” Kautsar said.

“ Lho what's wrong, you're also already working and have income. So Aruna won't starve to be your wife. Aye right..?” ahmad asked with a smile.

“ You don't like Aruna. He's a complete package, son, beautiful, pinter, polite and devoutly religious. What else are you looking for anyway.?” hardini asked half annoyed.

“ That's not the case Ms...” Kautsar said.

“ Keep what...?” hardini didn't understand.

“ I'm afraid Aruna is angry and hates me Mom...,” said Kautsar while scrambling her hair.

“ You do not need to worry, Om Arka and Aunt Diana promised to give understanding to Aruna kok..,” said Ahmad quickly.

“ But...,” greeting Kautsar cut quickly by the mother.

“ Moreover the hell Nak, you are worried about being rejected by Aruna huh ?. Don't bother you. Where there are women who can resist the charm of this handsome Mother's child..!” hardini said proudly.

“ Ck, I'm really smart anyway..,” sergeant Kautsar.

“ Lho what Mom said earlier is really right..?” ask Hardini.

“ Ga a hundred percent Yes Ma'am. The proof Aruna used to reject Me and We spurn enemies for years.” said Kautsar.

“ That was it. Now you are at peace. The proof is you want to go together even though it is filled with many people..,” said Hardini did not want to lose.

Kautsar only let out a long sigh of defeat arguing with the mother. Then Kautsar went out of the room leaving Ahmad and Hardini smiling triumphantly.

The Kautsar tried to calm himself while gazing at the stars that had graced the sky that night. To be honest he did not refuse the arranged marriage arranged by his parents because he did love Aruna secretly. But when remembering Aruna's hardened face when hearing their parents' intention earlier made Kautsar a little doubtful.

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