My Bule Husband's

Stay

Naina is still fixated on the two iceberg humans, who are getting closer and closer to her. Reygan and Steve. Yes, Naina didn't look wrong. Those two men are husband and son.

"Steve.." call Naina slow. Still full of surprise.

"Mama..."

And again, Naina almost melted when she first heard Steve's voice calling her with that sacred call. Naina was speechless no more.

Steve got closer, looking up to see Naina who was still glued to her place.

Steve's face looked different than usual. There was no haughty face full of arrogance on that face. All that remains is longing mixed with regret.

Steve hugged Naina's leg. "Steve's..." Naina jerks.

"Sorry Steve Mama. Steve promised not to be evil again with Mama." in front of the children of Steve's home said full of regret.

"Steve.." touched the boy's shoulder.

Steve looked up again, with teary eyes, "Mom sorry Steve right? Don't be mad again, Steve's gonna be a good boy." those lips were back on the hook.

"Steve, what's wrong with you?" said Naina while looking at Reygan who was still flat-faced.

"Elisha said Mama Naina will not return home. Don't Ma.. Don't go.." Steve's crying became.

Naina finally lifted Steve in her arms, "That's not really Steve. I'm planning on going home tomorrow." I wiped Steve's tears.

Instantly Steve shuts up, seeing Naina clingy, "But Elisha says Mama left because Steve was evil."

"That's not true. Elisa's just playing around" he said.

"So Mama's not going, is she?" Steve made sure, still hugging.

"Yes, Mama must be home."

"That's who, brother? It was big but still carried. Crying again. No shame!" suddenly the younger daughter of Steve said.

Naina turned her head, while Steve immediately glared his eyes at the boy.

"Rena, you can't say that. Not good." said Naina, then put Steve down. "It's Steve, he's.." Naina shut up, confused to admit what Steve was.

"Mama Naina, my mother." Steve hugged Naina's leg.

"Mama?" say the other.

"Who's coming Nai?" from the direction of the house appeared Arnita.

The woman saw Reygan, "Son Reygan? You coming?"

Reygan is self-aware, despite not liking coming here, at least he should be polite.

The man was awkward, smiling faintly, "Yes Ma'am."

"Nai, why wasn't your husband invited in?"

"Yes, ma'am" she answered. Then looked at Reygan, "Please enter sir."

Clearly Naina still had not forgotten the man's scathing words the last time she met. The insults were still in his heart.

Reygan, according to him, went inside the house.

"You guys messed around here first" Naina told the kids.

"It's Steve ya." asked Arnita as soon as they sat on the couch. Steve sits next to Naina, and Reygan sits on the single sofa next to Steve.

Steve sees Naina confused, "This is Grandma Arnita, the mother who took care of Mama from childhood" he explained. "Come, say hello to Arnita's grandmother." but Naina wasn't sure Steve wanted to talk to a little guy like them.

But Steve's actions are unexpected, the boy descends near Arnita, "Hello Grandma. I'm Steve. Nice to meet Grandma." kissing Arnita's hand.

"It's polite." said Arnita cheerfully, happy to see Steve. "Grandmother is also happy to know you dear." while wiping Steve's hair.

Steve then returns to Naina's side.

"Nai, you have no plans to drink to your husband? Husband's time comes to be diibiarin that way." said Arnita.

"No need Mom. We're only here for a moment." Reygan argued.

"But Steve wants to stay here" said Steve suddenly made Reygan and Naina surprised.

"Steve?"

"Steve wants to stay here with Mama. Can't Ma?" steve said again.

"Steve's... Mama..."

"Of course, honey. You can stay here as you please." - Timpal Arnita.

"Mother?"

"Udah is not papa. This is the first time Steve came to the house you grew up in. Let it. There is still one empty room for guests, then I will prepare for the three of you." added Arnita.

"Third?"

"Yes, Reygan's son is staying too, right?" ask the woman.

Reygan realized, "I.." The man was about to refuse.

But Steve did not feel guilty after slandering his father. "Well, isn't it Pa?"

"Well, good then. I'm glad you're staying here." Arnita gets up, "Nai, prepare our dinner. Let me get your room ready for tonight."

Naina blinked her eyes, still confused.

"Steve, if you want to play, outside there are your friends. No papa, they're good kids."

"Yes Nek."

Arnita finally went to prepare a room for them. While Naina and Reygan were still sitting in the place before.

"Ma, Pa, Steve's out." said Steve then finally left.

The atmosphere became awkward between the two people. Reygan tapped his finger to the shoulder of the sofa, while Naina looked the other way.

"Ehmm.." a few seconds later Naina cleared her throat, "Why did you come here?" tanyanya slow.

Reygan returned Naina's gaze, still not for long, just a mere two seconds. "Steve whines to see you" he said coldly.

"Oh.." then close his lips. The awkward atmosphere again dominated.

"Mr wait here. Or if you are bored, you can go around the house. I want to cook first." said Naina then hurriedly left Reygan.

Reygan saw Naina's back disappear behind the door, and Reygan breathed out. The man did not like the atmosphere.

All afternoon into the evening Naina cooks in the kitchen. Steve pretty easily mingled with the other orphanage kids. Reygan fills his boredom with a roving around the grounds of the home, watching Steve play with the other children.

When dinner arrives, Reygan and Steve feel a marked difference in their luxurious lifestyle. A simple dinner with poor children abandoned by their parents. But it really gives a different feeling in the hearts of the two children's fathers.

Pity, must be mixed, makes Steve feel ungrateful all this time. It turns out there are still other kids out there who feel life is not worth it.

Steve is grateful to still have his father, even though he has never seen his biological mother.

Dinner ends wisdom. Everyone back to their activities. The children of the school are still learning, while some are playing toy cards in other rooms.

Naina still had to wash the dishes from the former meal, so much so that it took a long time. Reygan was talking to Arnita in the other room.

***

After finishing washing the dishes, Naina still saw Arnita and Reygan talking there. Naina did not want to interrupt, making her choose to step into the room. Not the room Arnita prepared for her and Reygan, but Arnita's room.

While in the room Naina was surprised to see Rena lying on the bed.

"Rena, what are you doing here?"

"Rena wants to sleep with Mother" said Rena.

Rena is indeed the most spoiled child among the other children. Sometimes the little boy whines about sleeping with Arnita.

Naina doesn't want to expel Rena. Because it is impossible for them to sleep three, because Arnita's bed is not wide enough for the three of them. Inevitably she must be one room with Reygan.

Again Naina felt bad, because in the room there was no sofa. Naina sat on the edge of the bed, just as the door of the room opened.

"Steve's."

"Why are you going to sleep?" ask Steve.

Naina nodded, "Steve is sleepy?"

Steve nodded, "Here sleep with Mama." Naina lay down, followed by Steve. Steve deliberately left a place for Reygan beside him.

"Later Papa sleeps here, right?"

Naina nodded half-heartedly, "Come, get some sleep.

Naina rubbed Steve's head so that the boy would go to sleep quickly. And not long after Steve slept soundly, making Naina also come soundly.

Both of them were unconscious when the door of the room was opened by someone. Reygan's. The man was presented with a sight that was very soothing to his heart. For the first time the man saw Steve sleeping with his mother.

For some reason it was as if a magnet was pulling him to join the two people. Reygan filled the place next to Steve with great care, lest they wake up.

For a long time the man looked at Naina and Steve, with his right hand resting on his head.

Naina still looks beautiful while sleeping. It even looks plain with its tiny lips and small nose.

Reygan shook his head, resuscitating himself who involuntarily admired Naina. Reygan finally closed his eyes.

A few minutes later, Steve opened his eyes. Look at Reygan who's been sleeping well. Steve got up, very slowly getting out of bed.

Right at that moment, Naina moved, shifting involuntarily to embrace her Papa. Steve smiled, "Mom, Steve promised to make Papa love you. Have a good night's sleep." said the boy before he finally walked out of the room.

Outside, Steve picks up his phone, sends someone a message.

"The mission worked."

TB