GRINNED

CHAPTER 24: Sepi without Anya

"Will today come with dad or be the same princess at home?" Zaidan.

Before Anya answered, mrs Hendiyana had already said first.

"Leave it at home, accompany me."

"All right, Mom."

Then Zaidan kissed Anya's forehead and his cheeks with affection.

"Can't be naughty. After playing do not forget to clean up. Poor eyang princess. Okay." message Zaidan to his daughter who already looks beautiful and neat. She was bathed and bathed by Zaidan himself. In order not to trouble her mommy, when Anya was left at home.

"Okay, Dad." she replied happily.

"Mom. Please pray, I leave." Kissing her mommy's hand with reverence.

"And take Anya, Mom."

"Don't worry. It's there ... Poor your employees waiting for you. Just once you left your daughter, you were already really worried." while patting Zaidan's arm.

"Assalamualaikum, Mom."

"Waalaikum salam."

"Let's madam" said Aldo who sat behind the wheel.

"Well ... bye ... " Zaidan waved to his daughter from their car.

After more than 4 months Zaidan. This time he left without his daughter. Until he forgot what it was like to go quiet without a burden. Alhamdulillahot...God gave her a long-lost chance.

Zaidan hoped that this would not pass. But it's impossible. If Mommy has returned to Singapore, of course, things will return to normal. Had anyone taken care of Anya while she was gone, she would have been calmer.

Hope is in Dinda. Who loved his daughter very sincerely. And even so, always expect the ammah of his mother soon to be his mother.

In Zaidan's heart there are still shadows of his wife who he loves very much. But he was also unable to dismiss the shadow of Dinda that was getting stronger in his heart. Especially her daughter, she needed her presence.

Mrs Hendiyana also opened wide in that direction. For the good of all. Not to sacrifice Dinda. But let God govern when love exists. And as much as possible grow in bloom in the right place. The maghligai household.

"Where were we going, Zai?" aldo asked, when the car had started to enter the urban streets.

"We go to the office first."

"His word?"

"When we meet, we'll be there."

"Can I go to the police station?"

"Can. When?"

"After delivering you. A moment."

"Yes." Yeah."

I don't know why Zaidan feels right with the detective his mommy hired. I have known each other for a day but have been familiar.

"I got down here first" Zaidan said as he arrived in front of his corporate office.

"I'll wait until half ten."

"Okey." replied Aldo while turning the car in the opposite direction.

Employees and employees were seen watching Zaidan walk alone to the office. Unlike ordinary days, wherever goes always accompanied Anya, her little daughter.

Actually they were happy with the presence of little princess Zaidan, who was cute and adorable. Only unfortunately Anya is still afraid when she sees someone. Except for 3 people, namely his father, his daughter and also Dinda.

Aris also wondered, when it was seen Mr. Zaidan did not bring Anya to the office as usual.

"Where are you going, sir?"

"Home on. The same as her."

"When's it coming?"

"Yesterday."

"Light, sir, without Anya."

Zaidan could only smile at Aris' comments.

"Where, have you told Laila . To come here at 2."

"Already Sir. And this is the file you asked for."

"Thank you."

While carrying the file, Zaidan passed from before Aris to his room. And continue checking the other files. Before heading to the meeting place.

Everything looks neater and employees are calmer, during meetings. No disturbances as usual. When he was taking Anya to the office. Although all of this can be understood by them. And still be able to do the job as usual. Precisely like this makes them miss the existence of Anya.

"Sir, where is Anya?" ask one of his employees.

"At home, same as his daughter."

"No fun if there's no Anya."

Zaidan responded with a smile.

"Pity too, sir. Can't get together and play with his friends."

"yes too. How will it be. Pray for the best."

"Yes, Sir. Aaamiiiin." they answered in unison.

Since the meeting, actually Zaidan has felt confused with the voice of his daughter. But he hid it in his calm demeanor. Because there is still a lot to be done.

After the meeting, he returned to his room, opened his computer again. Working with incoming reports. As well as signing some documents that are important for the development of his company.

Until it does not feel the time has shown at 10:00. Where he promised he'd pick up Dinda at his restaurant. To introduce to her mommy who is now waiting at home.

Aldo has since arrived from the police station. Waiting in the parking lot alone. Feeling impatient. He finally went upstairs. Heading to the Zaidan workspace.

Aldo went straight into Zaidan's room. Find Zaidan who is cleaning up his work.

"How, Zai. So what not."

"A little while, just a little, Al. Awkwardly."

"OK .." replied Aldo as he walked towards the sofa in front of Zaidan's desk. And take the newspaper sheet that's on the table. Read it for a moment while waiting for Zaidan to finish.

Not long Zaidan's done. They left the room, headed for the parking lot.

"Where's this?"tanyan Aldo was sitting behind the wheel.

Then Zaidan showed the navigator on his phone.

"Good."

Cars also slide on the streets that are never empty. Chasing with an existing vehicle. To arrive at the destination immediately.

Aldo concentrated on his wheel. While Zaidan is busy opening his phone. Zaidan's face was bright when he had a conversation with someone. It must be Dinda, Aldo thought.

"Accoland ...."

"Attent. Come on in."

"Yes. Greetings waalaikum."

Before long they arrived at the restaurant that Dinda managed. The whole building looks neat and ready to open.

The car runs slowly towards the front yard without going through parking first. Stop right at the main entrance of the restaurant.

"A little while, Al" said Zaidan as he got out of the car.

Aldo just nodded.

"Assynoltom..." Zaidan greeted Dinda who was busy giving directions to her employees.

Dinda looked over and answered with a smile.

"Waalaikum salam. Where's Anya?"

"At home, same with his daughter."

"Dong duty free" said Dinda jokingly.

"Evertime-call. It's good too."

"Hmmm ..."

"Frankly I still feel weird without Anya."

"Mas' job could be done quickly, right?"

"Alhamdulillah. Ready already? It's done tho. Let's go" said Zaidan.

"Who is what?"

"Meet mommy."

"**This ... ?!"

Dinda showed some bushels which of course contained food and a paper bag containing a cake box. Makes Zaidan laugh.

"You always make me laugh" said Zaidan.

"Good preparation. But that's not what it means."

Dinda took a deep breath and blew it away, as she let out a breath.

"Mas. Don't make me more nervous."

"It has. Come on, I'll help."

"Yeyen, go on." said Dinda to one of her employees.

"Yes, Mommy."

Zaidan and Dinda went hand in hand while carrying Hendiyana's mistress' order. Occasionally talking. It just helps to lower the tension that Dinda is experiencing. The first experience met the prospective in-laws, namely Mommy Zaidan.

Zaidan put everything Dinda carried in the trunk of the car. Then opened the middle door for Dinda. Then he headed forward, sitting next to Aldo who had been watching the two of them.