Heart Thief

Confession

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Feeling not pursued and safe, Rein drove his car more slowly. He caught his breath. Rein felt like he was being chased by a demon.

"Crazy! Mas Aska was like a demon, everywhere there was," the snort of Rein who involuntarily cursed her own husband. He had cold sweat running down his forehead. Then take mineral water in the car dashboard, then drink it until it runs out half a bottle.

"Sorry mom, yeah, baby! Mama had to get you away from your papa. Someday, you'll understand, son." Rein monologues himself while rubbing his flat stomach. I wish the child could hear it.

When he found the fork, Rein turned the steering wheel to the right. The car drove off without a hitch. Rein's goal now was an orphanage.

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"Assalamu'alaikum, ma'am."

"Valayevansalam ... Rein." Ms. Wanda who was watering her beloved plants was a little surprised to see Rein coming. Dusk already greeted in the western horizon. Replaces the sunlight that slowly lands. Rein knew at that time that Bu Wanda had come home from the stall where she was selling. Therefore, Rein came before nightfall.

Rein grabbed Bu Wanda's palm for her to kiss the back of her hand. A smile on his lips. Although his mind was in a state of turmoil, he still smiled a sincere smile on his lips for the woman who had been taking care of him all this time.

"Where are you going, son? This month your husband has been here many times nyariin you. My mother can't lie anymore. Looks like he really lost you, son. What are you guys really having problems? Why don't you go home too?" asked Bu Wanda while herding Rein's body to the guest chair on the front porch of the home.

Rein always said to his stepmother, if the household relationship was in trouble, so Rein decided to leave so that they introspect each other. Ms. Wanda believes it, and if Aska visits and asks about Rein's whereabouts, Ms. Wanda will lie if Rein never returns to the orphanage. Though Rein often visited to just give monthly rations and release his sense of kangen to the residents of the orphanage.

"I'm sorry Rein, Mom. Rein has never been honest with Mom. Now, Rein is here to tell the truth. About everything Rein kept secret this whole time from Mom." Rein bit his lower lip. I hesitated to continue his words. The determination in his heart was already unanimous to reveal his true work. It was time for Rein to make a confession.

"Why, Rein? Why is your face so tense? What are you keeping secret, to the point that you're scared?" Bu Wanda felt curious and pity at the same time. He held onto Rein's two palms that were slightly trembling. It was as if giving strength to his son to stay calm.

"I'm sorry, Rein, Mom!" Rein was crying hysterically while hugging Ms. Wanda's body. Being treated gently like that even made his heart melt weakly. He could not bear to see the mother who would later be disappointed with his evil deeds. Which mother will not be hurt, when lied to by her child for a long time.

"Rein ... calm down first yourself, yes! If you can't tell me now, later if your heart is calm" said Ms. Wanda, stroking Rein's back gently.

Rein broke their embrace, then wiped his tears violently. Rein must be strong. His heart was determined to stop being the bad guy.

"Mom, actually ... Rein has never worked in a workshop, but ... Rein, Daren, and Marvel are a group of robbers who frequently prank empty houses ...."

Of course, Miss Wanda was surprised to hear that. He closed his mouth slightly agape so unexpectedly. "Rein—"

"This ill-gotten work Rein's been doing ever since we got kicked out of the old home, Mom. Rein apologized for all this time, Rein has been providing you with illicit money." Rein's tears flowed back, but were wiped away as quickly as possible. He must remain firm in front of his foster mother.

"Then, the problem with Mas Aska. Rein had a fatal mistake that could not be forgiven by Mas Aska and his family. Rein and friends once robbed his brother Mas Aska's house, and Daren accidentally got his brother shot and died when we were discovered. That's why Rein is now running away from him. Mas Aska did not know, if Rein was one of the robbers who caused his brother to die, Mom."

"Oh God, Rein. Astarghfirullahalazim!" Ms. Wanda who has been stemming emotions since then is now screaming hysterically. "Why did you become this guy, son! Have you ever taught yourself anything that isn't true?" erang Bu Wanda was so disappointed while shaking Rein's two shoulders.

Rein was crying. His strength was broken by the tears of his mother.

"I'm sorry Rein, Mom. Sorry ..." said Rein. Only an apology could be thrown from her trembling lips. He must be ready if after this, the hatred he will get.

"Mother is disappointed in you, Rein. But it's useless if you're just honest with mom. You should be honest with your husband. You and Daren are responsible for the crimes you committed. Whatever Aska's decision, that's what you have to accept."

"But now Rein is pregnant, ma'am. What if Rein's son was born in prison?" tukas Rein stared fixed bead in his mother's eyes.

"Astaghfiullah!" Ms. Wanda is getting agape. He is confused to be sad or happy. Her foster child is now pregnant, but Rein's troubles with her husband leave her deeply distraught.

"How's Rein going, Mom? Rein doesn't want to go to jail. How's Rein's son going to be?" lamentations Rein.

Ms. Wanda was still unmoved as she looked at Rein. A stream of clear liquid continued to flow in her eyes. Wrinkles on his forehead more visible, when he thought hard to provide the best solution for his son.

"Then how's Daren? Does he also intend to run away forever?" bu Wanda asked after a few minutes of silence.

Rein shook his head, "Daren is being treated at the hospital, Mom. He was beaten by the thugs who became his enemy. At that time Mas Aska was also targeting Daren, but Mas Aska was already first by the thugs. Mas Aska took Daren to the hospital, and now Daren is a prisoner who is still in treatment" Rein said.

Bu Wanda let out a rough sigh. Not expecting if the behavior of the foster children is very beyond reason. However, the rice had already become porridge. Their crimes have also been going on for so long. Time cannot be rotated to repeat the situation. However, however, Rein had to get punished.

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