Droplets of Night Creatures

8. Second Chance

Sarlan's embrace unraveled as Orion, who was in the moon's arms, wriggled, and cried loudly from being squeezed. The moon also tried to calm the child while shaking his body to the right and to the left.

“ Cup. Smart kids wake up. Look, where is Orion now ?. This is in Abah's house with Nininya Orion you know.” said Moon while cradling her baby.

“ Can Mom carry him..?” ask mother Moon.

“ May dong Bu...,” sahut Moon with a smile and then handed the baby to the mother.

“ Who is the Grandson of Nini. Whose name is this..?” asked Moon's mother while smirking Orion's face in dismay.

“ Orion Nini..,” sahut Moon represents the child.

“ Orion, who gave that name son. The horror is a little strange for the size of a village like Kami.” Sarlan said as he rubbed the head of the grandson who was in his wife's arms with affection.

“ Arnold Well...,” says Unkind Moon.

The atmosphere that was originally blue turned gripping when the Moon called the name of the father of the baby. Sarlan stared fixedly at last Moon George and Matilda who were standing behind the Moon.

Noticing the unfriendly gaze of the father, the Moon understood. Moon introduced Arnold's two cousins to his parents.

“ Um, know Yah Bu. This is George and Matilda. They're Arnold's cousins who will look after Me and Orion.” Moon said nervously.

George and Matilda smiled and shook the hands of Sarlan and his wife in turn. Seeing the way the two young men in front of him shook their hands Sarlan and his wife also tried to understand.

“ How people share the same city parents are different Yes Well..,” whispered Sarlan's wife.

“ Yes Bu...,” Sarlan fast.

“ Let's go inside...,” take mom Moon friendly then step inside the house followed by Sarlan.

The moon was still pecking on the spot when she saw her parents enter the house.Sarlan's Moon doubts frowned and asked.

“ Don't you want to enter Nak ?. Did you just stop by and have no intention of staying here..?” ask Sarlan worriedly.

“ Mmm..., if you don't let George and Matilda stay with us here, I can't stay here either. Better I find another place to live as long as I can stay with them and my Son..,” sahut Moon to make Sarlan and his wife surprised.

“ I never forbid them to stay here, son. As long as they can accept the state of our simple house I don't mind..” Sarlan said quickly because he was worried the Moon would leave again.

“ Really..?” tanya Moon doesn't believe.

“ Yes. Come in and keep your luggage in the room there.” Sarlan said with a smile.

“ Well Well. Let's go in...,” take the Moon to George and Matilda.

George and Matilda entered the modest house and sat in the guest chair without making a sound. The moon directed George and Matilda to put the bag inside the Moon's room.

“ There are only two rooms here. One for me and my wife, one for the moon. Where will they sleep..?” ask Sarlan who looks like a mutter.

“ Easy Well. Matilda could sleep in the same room as me and Orion. Later George can sleep on the living room floor with a mat. Is it George..?” ask Moon.

“ Yes...,” says George relax.

“ But...,” greeting mom Moon disconnected when Matilda cut fast.

“ Gapapa Ma'am. George used to sleep in the open. So it's no problem to sleep on the floor with a mat..,” said Matilda, who was embraced by George.

“ Open nature how does that mean.?” ask Sarlan not understand.

“ George's this security factory Well. His job is night and rarely sleeps because he has to watch his surroundings so that he can't help.” sahut Moon fast who is adopted by George.

“ Yes...,” sahut Moon, Matilda and George together to make Sarlan and his wife laugh at their behavior.

Moon was happy because it turns out both parents were willing to accept the presence of the baby and two cousins Arnold. Sarlan and his wife had no reason to refuse their presence. For Sarlan and his wife, the return of the Moon with a grandson is a blessing in itself. They're no longer bothered about the Moon's escape.

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News of Moon's return to her parents' home shocked the village including Arman and his family. Arman who had married Dati was also surprised and tried to visit Sarlan's house.

Arman appears stunned when he arrives in front of Sarlan's house and sees George holding a baby. Arman suspects that the man is Moon's husband now. But his eyes narrowed when he saw Matilda come out

from inside the house while handing over the milk bottle to George.

“ Well, here's the milk. Sorry for the late...,” Matilda said with a smile.

“ Thanks Aunty..,” says George represents the baby.

Arman is still watching the interaction of Matilda and George. A second later Arman was surprised when George and Matilda turned to him with an intimidating look that made Arman's fur shudder. Arman stared at the spot as if some supernatural force was holding back his steps to enter the grounds of Sarlan's house. Arman regained his senses as the Moon's voice greeted him.

“ Arman...,” call the Moon while stepping out of the house.

“ That Month You...?” asked Arman while looking at the moon which looks more stunning with a motherly aura that emanates from his body.

“ What do you want here..?” ask Moon.

“ It... I.., I just want to make sure of the news. Turns out this is really You Moon..,” said Arman nervously then stepped closer to the Moon.

“ You've seen Me, right, what else..?” ask the Moon while docking toward George and Matilda.

“ I heard you came home with a baby. Turns out it was their baby, wasn't it.?” arman asked as he glanced at the baby in George's arms.

“ That's My Son..!” sahut Moon was firm to the surprise of Arman.

“ I don't believe. That baby is not your baby. I purposely came here to see you because I wanted to give you a second chance to be my Moon Wife.” Arman said as he stared fixedly at the Moon.

Hearing Arman's words made George and Matilda snort angrily while the Moon seemed to smile thinly while shaking her head.

“ What do you mean second chance. I never wanted to marry you Arman. That's why I ran away from our marriage that time. Do you still not understand too.?” tanya Moon was upset.

“ I've forgiven you Moon. Now We can still continue our delayed dream and live a happy household.” said Arman half forcefully.

“ It wasn't our dream, it was just your obsession aja Arman.!” sahut Ketus Month.

“ Yes, I'm sorry. Don't be angry again yes, we will get married soon right.” said Arman tried to persuade.

“ I'm Arnold's Wife and We already have a Son. Why don't you understand too...?!” sahut Moon.

“ Leave him and marry me Moon.” said Arman again to upset George.

George handed Orion over to Moon and walked up to Arman and pulled his collar until Arman was shocked. George prepares to throw Arman out if Sarlan doesn't stop him.

“ Release him George...!” sarlan said loudly.

George paused his intention and then looked at Sarlan with a difficult look.

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