FIRST AND LAST

72

" what's up Auntie ?" they're sitting in a cafe . Indeed the idea to meet Andin just appeared just now when he was in the office . Rey would probably feel better if Andin tried to cheer her up .

" is it not too much if he knows of family problems ..?" gunawan asked as soon as he proposed to involve Andin here.

" yes I know, but maybe Rey needs someone to share and it's not us Mas."

" yes .. Yes , but why should Andin ?"

" because Rey is now closest to Andin.you remember when I first met Rey ?"

Gunawan.

" it was only Andin who could comfort him ."

" it's up to you ..." Gunawan finally according. "what exactly has Rey told all the family problems to Andin ?" ask again.

" don't know yet Mas , I have to ask Andin."

" if Rey told all the stories, then Andin is indeed the person she trusted the most right now."

They ordered 2 hot capuccinos .

" Ndin you want to eat ?" haggard .

Andin shook his head . "no aunt, thank you."

" aunty.. can I ask you something ?"

" yes aunt .. please."

" did Rey ever tell you ..?"

" about...?"

" about her parents, about auntie .."

Andin shut up for a moment . Will Aunt Vienna scold her because she knows their family problems .

" Andein.."

" yes Aunt .. I'm sorry.."

Vienna smiled . "no papa Ndin, why fear that..."

Still no answer from Andin . Vienna understands very well how if it is in his position now , maybe he feels bad because he knows the problem is not really his business .

" do you know Auntie's relationship with Rey ..?"

Andin nodded . "sorry aunt .. but I don't mean to interfere with Rey's family matters.."

" no, just calm down, don't be afraid ."

" and indeed that's what aunt wants to talk to you about now ."

" he didn't go to school" he said.

Vienna nodded . " Rey is still a little hit, she just found out that her mother is married ."

Andin widened his eyes." The same person that was yesterday ?"

" yes . maybe Rey has told you the same story before and maybe Rey had guessed that her mother's relationship was very serious 'but .. he just found out that his mother's new husband can't take it .."

" aunty's intention .. Her new husband doesn't like Rey .."

" you could say so, maybe indirectly indeed .. but in essence Om Alex can not accept the presence of Rey in the middle of their new family."

Andin took a deep breath, it turned out that Rey's problem was also heavy . Unlike what people see, if his life is perfect, he has it all . But it turns out ...

" continue .. Now Rey is not aunty ?"

Vienna shook her head . "no papa, maybe he needs some alone time first."

Andin nodded.

" did Rey tell you about her aunt and dad's relationship ?"

" yes aunt ."

" what ... did Rey say that she doesn't like aunty having a relationship with her papa ?" ask carefully, maybe Rey did tell Andin her true feelings . It was better that he knew it from someone else, because surely Rey would be more honest in saying it from the heart .

" no aunt, she just felt afraid of losing her papa's affection, as did her mother ."

Vienna a little relieved, indeed the beginning of their introduction there was a rejection from Rey, but gradually their relationship is now better , although he is still afraid that he will have to force Rey to accept him as his papa's future wife . Especially now that she knew her mother's husband couldn't accept her, there must be trauma within her .

Vienna approached and held Andin's hand.

" Ndin, can auntie ask for help ?"

" yes aunt .."

" you want to see Rey now ?"

Andin looked at him wonder .

" he might need a story buddy ..and aunt thinks you're the right person."

" but aunt..."

" come on Ndin .. please." the question .

Andin nodded in agreement.