Love to Aruna

CUA Chapter 73

Slowly Daniel opened Zidane's room. He saw Zidane crying while hugging his feet in the corner of the room. Daniel approached and sat down on the floor, next to Zidane.

''Hey, why are you crying? You are angry with Papi you?''

Zidane just nodded at Daniel's question.

''But you are busy, he is working.''

''But he doesn't love me, Om.''

''There are no parents who do not love their son, Zidane. You know Papa Om, right? He was also angry with Om. He likes to get angry and hit that Oms is wayward. Even we don't live in one house but we love each other.''

''But it's a different story, Om. Papi left me because of that aunt.''

''OK, Om understand. But Om also never felt lost. We both lost. The difference is, you can still meet your Papi. When you miss, you can still hug and greet her. But Om can't do that when he's missing. Om lost a mother, right in Om's own eyes. It was very painful, even until this moment the wound was still not dry. Zidane, maybe you are hurt by your Papi attitude but on the other hand, you still have a very good Mami and a pity for you. Then, there are opa and oma also who love you so much. Why don't you focus on those who care and love you, instead of getting so drawn into such grief. Om know you are angry, you even deserve to be angry but remember there are many people who care and love you.''

Zidane hugged Daniel. ''Oh, don't be sad. It turns out that Om was more hurt than I was because Mama Om, left Om for good. I was so angry with Papi. I'm angry because I love Mami. I often see Mami quietly crying at night. But lately I've rarely seen her cry. I'm sorry Om, if my attitude was disrespectful.''

''It's all right. You have the right to be angry and even cry but do not let you get out of control. Mami must be sad to see you break the plate.''

''Yes Om, I'll apologize to Mami later.'' Daniel and Zidane embraced each other. Zidane felt very comfortable, like he was being held by his papi.

''Don't cry yet. Show everyone that you are strong. Especially in front of your mom. If you want, Om would accompany you outbound.''

Zidane's eyes immediately turned sparkling when he heard Daniel's words.

''Am serious? Are you sure you want to accompany me?''

''Yes. The office is also on holiday on Saturday. Keep up the week, you want to not if we go fishing?''

''Fishing?''

''Yes. Have you ever gone fishing?''

''Never been, Om. But I want to.'' Zidane replied with great enthusiasm.

''Okay, tomorrow we go fishing.'' The two of them then let go of each other's embrace. Daniel wipes away Zidane's tears. From behind the door gap, Aruna apparently saw a dialogue between Daniel and Zidane.

''Mr. Daniel, it can be gentle too. Remembering their first meeting was a shitty meeting. But I also did not expect that Mr. Daniel kept such a bitter wound. Seeing his mother crash in front of his own eyes. I feel guilty about what I said earlier.'' Aruna muttered in his heart. Looking at the calm and smiling Zidane in Daniel's hands, Aruna went back down.

''Okay, let's go to school now. Om will take you.'' Daniel said with great enthusiasm.

''Yes Om.'' The two of them then stood up and went out but Daniel suddenly stopped when he saw a photo on the corner shelf of the room. A photo of a little girl wearing a butterfly flops.

''Zidane, whose picture is this?'' ask Daniel.

''That's a childhood photo, Mommy. Looks like it was when Mami was 12.''

''Why is it in your room?''

''It was on that shelf there was a childhood photo of Papi but I threw it away. So now there's just a picture of my childhood and Mami's.''

''So Aruna is that girl? The girl with the butterfly flops is Aruna? I remember her face and her smile. Aruna, is that really you?'' daniel muttered in a stunned heart staring at the childhood photo of Aruna.

''Um Daniel! Let's go!'' call Zidane.

Daniel's stuck. ''Eh i-iya. Let's go!" Daniel took pictures of Aruna's childhood before leaving Zidane's room.

Once in the dining room, Zidane squandered his Mamma's clumsiness.

''Sorry, Mom.''

''It's all right. Mommy's not angry.''

''Opa-Oma, forgive Zidane.''

''No dear, you are not wrong.'' Oma and Opa took turns hugging Zidane.

''Together with Mr. Daniel. Stop by often.'' Said Madam Galuh.

''Opa-Oma, Zidane went to school.''

''Not going on a school strike?'' seduce Lord Wira with his laughter.

''No Opa! Zidane was just angry.''

''Be smart, be good at school.'' Opa and Oma.

''Definitely! " answered Zidane, who can now smile broadly.

''Pah-Mah, Aruna go first huh.''

''Yes, my dear, you be careful.'' Said Madam Galuh.

''Om-Tante, excuse me.''

''Yes, Mr. Daniel. Be careful driving it.''

''Yes, definitely.''

In the car...

''Mami, I've found a replacement for Papi for Saturday's outbound.''

''Who is that?''

''It's Om Daniel.''

''Huh? Whahuh? Then what about the teachers and parents of the students when they see Mr Daniel? What should my mom talk about?'' pissed Aruna.

''Calm Aruna, I will claim to be your cousin. I know what you're thinking.''

''But...., ''

''Mom, please! Don't refuse. For my sake, Mommy.'' Please Zidane, clench his hands.

Aruna. ''alright.''

Arriving at school, Zidane gives a kiss to Daniel before Zidane gets out of the car.

''Um, thank you for driving me. I want to invite Om to dinner at home.''

''Well, with pleasure Om will come.''

''Zidane, don't overdo it. Mama will be overtime.''

''Especially today will not be overtime, Aruna. And I want you to cook tonight.''

''Me? Not want. I'll go home from work and go to sleep right away.''

''You take it easy, Aruna. I'll pay for it. I'll also fill your fridge with groceries. You don't have to skimp. So if one day I want to eat at your house, you can't jutek anymore.''

''Alright, if there's money and food, I'm willing.''

''Huft, it's a mother-mom base huh.''

''That's realistic. You are the boss, he wants to ask for free meals with employees. There is a tekor dong me, while the Master is getting richer for not spending the slightest money.''

''Yes, I understand Madam fiercely!" ketus Daniel's.

''Mommy is with Daniel, why fight? Don't make Zidane sad about your quarrel. Zidane went down first.''

''Come on baby, Mami inter in.'' Aruna and Zidane got out of the car. After escorting Zidane to his teacher, Aruna immediately returned to the car. Without saying much, Daniel drove back to the office.