Gita Dusk Geetruida

Open your Heart

That morning Mangata did not work after the night service. usually if the holiday he will visit his mother Geetruida in Magelang, but not this time. Even in the last 1 week Mangata had no intention to Magelang also met Arunika. Mangata misses both women, but Mangata is determined to determine who her real father is first.

Geetruida's admission that she was Mangata's birth mother is a fact that Mangata has not tested medically. Not to evade reality, it's just .. there's a little bit of uncertainty. If Geetruida was his mother, why would Mangata be recognized as a child by Umi Helena and abi Amar? Did Geetruida not want his birth and now forced to pretend to love him just because of pity for Mangata who no longer has anyone?

Going into the middle of the story, Mangata still did not get a clear picture of the identity of his biological father. Based on the information in the beginning of the novel Arrabella, Mangata guesses 'Aga' is Sagara but does not know which Aga? The character either has not appeared in dialogue with Aya, or indeed the interaction is deliberately hidden by the author, Mangata who is less observant, or maybe Mangata has not arrived at the chapter that raises the character 'Aga' more more.

If Sagara is his father, then he and Arunika are half-brothers, huff. Mangata must be able to make Geetruida reveal all, but now there is another potential possibility to be suspected as 'his father', namely Mr. Takeshi.

That day, after resting to restore his sleepiness, Mangata chose to continue reading the novel. He did not think, why could lose to mothers who can devour novels 100 chapters as thick as 2 fingers in just 2 days, while Mangata ... still in chapter 40 for this one week, not finished.

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Chapter 41

"Now, I want to ask. .. Is there a little bit of your heart for Mr. Takeshi?"

"Ah, wh-what does madam mean?"

Aya ascertains the direction of the Monic question before answering.

"Of Arrabella, are you really not interested in Mr Takeshi?"

"A-I .. I greatly admire the master who has become my hero that is mistress, plus he is very kind and polite. Even willing to pay dearly just for the sake of a woman like me. If the mistress meant 'heart', like the mistress's feelings to Mr. Ryujo .. I really know myself enough, I am not worthy of her."

"Don't say that, what if Mr. Takeshi falls in love with you and wants to make you his wife?"

"Haha, that's very, very unlikely, madam."

"What is impossible? I see he's quite interested in you. You're the one who doesn't pay attention."

"Masa? No, no. Not even Mr. Takeshi is keeping his eyes on me. Maybe even if I offered my body as a thank you, it would be rejected."

"Haha, of course Arrabella .. hah, the men can make love to any woman, anytime even sometimes by force and Mr. Takeshi does not seem to belong to that category, but get into the group of men who, if they love, they'll hold back and try to make us their own."

"Hm, do you think Madame ... Mr. Takeshi likes me?"

"Yes, I told you that. The point is clear, Arrabella ... only has not been revealed, maybe he needs time because his wife just died."

"Or maybe you need a lot of consideration because I am an ianfu jugun, maybe he is embarrassed to be in a relationship with a woman who .... ever slept with by his friends?"

"Hey don't get discouraged and don't underestimate the power of love, Arrabella. A true man will not dwell on our past when he truly loves."

"Mami Irene also once advised me to make Mr. Takeshi fall in love and get him to marry me even allowing me to get pregnant to tie her up, so as to ... my future is clearer and I got a name for being honored as the wife of an admiral."

"Yes, yes ... Irene had a point, but if I give her advice, just be reasonable don't try to tease her at all costs. Obviously he doesn't like naughty and flirtatious women. Although as comfort women, our self-esteem has been imposed for the sake of entrails and luxury, but if Mr. Takeshi I'm sure he has other judgments, teasing him just makes him not respect it."

"No, no, Ms. Monic .. I don't think I'm going to do that. If ever I was a match with him or anyone, I'm sure. Let everything go as it is. I resignedly live my destiny and will not avoid if it is the direction to it," said Aya while looking down.

"Alright, don't deny your heart if-"

The conversation between Monic and Aya came to a halt due to the sound of a knock on the door.

"Sorry Monic, I'm going to pick Himawari and Arrabella up" Takeshi said.

"Please, sir," said Monic.

"Arrabella, please take Himawari back to the room, Monic will certainly rest."

Aya nodded, then slowly got up from her seat. Takeshi approached and took Himawari from Arrabella's sling.

***

"Arrabella, there's something I want to talk about" Takeshi said as he laid Himawari on the bed.

"Yes, sir, what's wrong?"

"I'm sorry for the behavior of my soldiers this morning" Takeshi said.

"Ah, it's okay sir. Instead I thank you, sir for handling it for me."

"I should have protected you. You .. um,"

Aya waited for the sentence Takeshi would say.

"You, do not mind if .. ah, no I mean, I offer you a position that makes you will not be disturbed again by other men," Takeshi continued in a trembling voice.

"I mean sir?"

"Although you are Himawari's nanny who I deliberately redeemed from ianjo, there are some people who think you would be easy to ..yeah, do something like you can do there, do something like you can do, what if .... if you become my wife?" takeshi said while looking down.

"Sir, if you want to be my protector, you don't have to make me a wife, do you?" sahut Aya's.

"Yes, but .. ah, I'm sorry. Forget what I said just now, I just .. ah, I know. You are young and should have enjoyed your teenage years. From today don't be sad."

"Where can be so sir, however master is my savior."

"Yes, but to be honest I'm impressed with you, so .. will you open a little of your heart for me?" tanya Takeshi while looking into Aya's hazelnut eyes.

Aya is confused to answer what, is the question Takeshi just classified as a statement of love daei a man towards the woman he likes? Aya only respects her rescue man and returns Takeshi's kindness by caring for Himawari as best she can. For a more serious relationship, let alone being the admiral's wife, it felt like Aya could not.

"Master, I'm just an ianjo girl. The woman who has been worn by many men, am I worthy to accept the offer of master?"

"Arrabella, you don't have to answer now. I know you too I need time to ascertain the direction of our relationship. But 1 thing, if you are willing .. I will not dispute that, nor will the views of those who know you are a former jugun ianfu. If I choose you, it must be because you are worthy. I don't care how you used to be, it matters how you're after me that's it." Takeshi said, who then passed from the room after slowly peeling Himawari's forehead.

"Call Sora to be your mama, dear," Takeshi whispered inwardly.