Marrying my Maid

The Regrets of a Mother

"But you shouldn't lie that way, Mom! If you're honest, we can find a way out. But, yes, now I realize. No one deserves to believe but my own son" Lesti replied as she approached Arya.

Arya was shocked after hearing Lesti's words. Especially when he felt the warm embrace of Lesti. However, it is not denied if his heart is also warmed and happy with Lesti's treatment.

"Arya, I'm sorry. I've hurt your heart too often" said Lesti with sincerity.

Arya said nothing. Frankly he was still syock with Lesti's change which was quite drastic. Lesti never apologized or hugged her warmly. Then why now?

"Don't do this! Don't make me expect too much to get affection from you" Arya said as she pushed Lesti away from her.

"Aryans....."

"I know very well that you are pretending well with me" Arya said without looking at Lesti.

"Arya your mother was right....."

"Enough! Most importantly, everything is clear. Dad still has kids and until the time comes, I won't tell you who he is."

Pandu and Lesti looked at each other, both equally sighed softly. I don't know what got into her but Lesti felt so sad when Arya ignored her. Arya often seeks his attention.

"Arya," Call Lesti to approach Arya. However, Arya really stepped back.

"I have no business here anymore. Excuse me, said Arya. After that he passed away leaving Pandu and also Lesti who was seen moping.

After the departure of Arya. Lesti looked towards Pandu. His eyes looked red despite not being glazed - glass.

"I feel guilty because I have never paid attention to Arya. He was born from my past mistakes. But I just keep blaming him" said Lesti.

Lesti lowered his head, his memories drifting back into the past. The time when he fell into free association to give birth to Arya. Lesti doesn't like Arya. Because he thought Arya was an unwanted mistake.

In fact, when Arya was two years old, Lesti had once intended to put Arya in front of an orphanage. However, he was lucky to meet Pandu. And this is how it is now, Lesti and Pandu get married without thinking about Arya's feelings.

"It seems we don't deserve to be called parents, Les. It even seems Arya has started to get away from us."

"You're right, Mas. Now Arya is no longer the children who always obey our words. He's grown into a grown man."

"Yes.., and right now we are completely negligent about being parents. I never regret marrying you. But honestly, right now I'm so sorry that I abandoned my family in the village."

"Then now, what should we do, Mom? Can we get an apology from Arya? Looks like he's really disappointed in us."

"I don't know either, Les. I'm thinking about where my eldest daughter is,"

"Then why don't you look for him?"

"Aren't you angry?"

"No. Now that I realize, I'm old and don't deserve to hate anyone. I just want to live quietly in old age, Mom."

"Then thank you, Les. I'll find her soon and I promise to give you a happy family."

Maybe it's too late, but I really love you, Arya." murmured Lesti.

****

"Arya, Dad got an invitation from his son Kenzo Wijaya. Tomorrow you come with me and Mom comes." Said Pandu he looked at Arya who was busy stirring her dinner.

"For what? I don't know them. I'm busy anyway" Arya said. Obviously he lied, because he himself planned it.

"Tap Aryan...."

"Alright, Mom! Don't be forced to let Arya choose whatever she likes." said Lesti he stared softly at Arya who was now looking at her flat.

Pandu exhaled a long breath he nodded then started to eat his night again.

Arya smiled faintly. I think - it feels so happy. At the sight of Pandu and Lesti having dinner together with him. Although often hurt by the attitude of Pandu and Lesti, but Arya can not lie. He loved Pandu and Lesti.

"No, you don't like mom's cooking, Arya?" asked Lesti while looking at Arya. Her soft smile expanded, making Arya die - she refrained from smiling.

Arya put down the spoon and fork with a little rough. He also looked back at Lesti. Honestly speaking, Arya was still shocked by Lesti's change in attitude.

"Don't be so sweet in front of me! Don't pretend - if you love me so much!" Arya said without looking at Arya.

"You talk, Arya! Never be rude to your own mother!" Pandu. He tries to warn Arya not to go too far with Lesti.

"The reality is that, right? My mom and dad never loved me. You two prefer treasure than your own child." said Arya he stood up from his seat then looked towards Pandu and also Lesti.

Lesti let out a long breath. There was a slow sense of tightness - a land perched in his heart. However, he knows that Arya's slightly rude attitude is in return for what she did.

"Already, you two don't fight anymore, what do you want, Arya? Let me make it for you,"

"No need, I'm full." replied Arya..After that, he left the dining room. Arya chose to go to the room and calm herself down.

After Arya died, Lesti was sitting limp in the dining chair. His face, which is usually decorated with firmness and cynical sounds, now looks so sad. This time Lesti was really hurt because of Arya's attitude.

"It looks like Arya, won't forgive us anymore, Mas. Ah, if it felt like this. Maybe a long time ago, I would have loved Arya with all my heart."

"Never talk like that! It's possible that right now Arya feels syock with our change. Worry not! Sooner or later he will forgive us!"

"But our attitude has always been outrageous, Mas. In fact, I think Arya is much closer to Mbok Atun" said Lesti. His appetite suddenly disappeared when he remembered the interaction between Arya and Mbok Atun... A long-time housekeeper who worked for him.

"That's a natural thing, Les. All this time, Mbok Atunlah who has been taking care of Arya. But it's okay to never think about that.

Lesti nodded her head as a woman, she felt like she had failed to kill a mother.

"Hopefully, Arya will forgive all my mistakes."

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