My Cold Little Wife

IKYD EPISODE 369

"Father today we're going to Mama's place. Why don't you decorate my hair like you used to?"

The little girl with the brown netra, asked in a gentle tone to the papa. The little girl's papa smiled gently, rubbing the princess' long hair that was beautifully sagged up to her waist.

"Because Papa wants to decorate it there," he replied.

"Papa said Mama would definitely come back. Papa ... Can someone who has not returned? Or is Mama a mermaid who can live in the ocean?"

The papa chuckled amusedly with the princess's question. Her daughter looked at herself in wonder, pursing her lips which made her look very worried.

"Darling that even though Mama is gone, for Papa, Mama is alive and always by our side. And the mermaid is a fairy tale. Your mama's an amazing human being" he said.

"really? Stars feel that way too. Stars always feel that Mama is next to the Stars, every time."

"Good boy, your mama must be proud to have a daughter like you" Arion said, rubbing the head of the Star. 

The stars were happy. 

"Father, Mama is very beautiful" said Bintang staring at the wedding photo of Arion and Karina the longest slick on the wall on the bed. 

"Yes. Your mama is very beautiful" said Arion, hugging the Star as she spread her eyes. 

"Papa it's time to go!" Two boys, one of whom has the exact face of the little girl, enter without permission into Arion and Karina's room. While the other one is the boy who shouted to Arion. Arion shows a face he doesn't like. 

The two boys, who were aware of the papa's irritated gaze, smiled broadly at the rows of their white teeth, scratching their non-itchy necks and heads.

"Repeatedly Papa said, tap and ask permission first before entering someone else's room. Don't just come in!"

"But we are not other people" Blue argued, with a tone and a flat face. Arion looked at the annoyed Blue, who reciprocated an indifferent gaze. Just like Karina. Arion gave a rough sigh.

"Papa knows that. It's a last warning or Papa will punish you three!"

The two children formed their fingers into the letter "O".

"Well, three Pa? What's wrong is Blue just like Bima?"star Protest.

"Because you are brothers. You are one body. Are you happy to see some of you sick?" Arion poking the Star's nose. The stars shook slowly.

"Much learning about relationships from your uncles." The stars and Bima nodded in understanding.

"Blue?"

"Hm."

"Okay Pa's. So let's go," Bima asked. 

"Hm."

Arion stood up from the bed, out followed by his three children. In the living room, Amri, Maria, and Enji were gathered together. Their smile grew as Arion and her three children descended the stairs, looking graceful and elegant. 

A golden white dress, hair draped, plus an authoritative flat face make the impression of a princess from the womb of a Queen clearly visible. The brown net is so deep and sharp as if to enter and read what is on the opponent's mind. Karina's first child already showed the aura of a leader. 

Blue and Bima both wear blue suits. Bima's cold face with a sharp gaze. Her black-colored eye bead was very similar to Karina's bead. Blue is most similar to Karina while the Star is more inclined towards Arion. 

While Bima, the child has a face that is as beautiful as Blue. Their difference is just nature. Bima is warmer and smileier.

"Grandfather! Grandma!"the three children exclaimed, running towards Amri and Maria.

"His good looks Grandpa's grandchildren, can't wait to see Mama huh?"

Amri who was sitting between Bima and Blue rubbed the hair of the two boys.

"Grandfather!"blue and Bima Protest at the same time.

"Effort to tidy the hair so messy again right," complained Blue. Amri chuckled. 

Bima tidied her own hair, while Blue let her hair fall apart. 

"Let Papa tidy it up later," said Arion.

"Good." Blue develops smile

Bima stopped tidying her hair, but she fell apart again.

"Well-loh?" Enji wonder. Bima replied with a big smile.

"But I go first. I'm the first child" said Bintang, glancing at his two younger siblings.

"Ck. Just five minutes of choking!"grutter Star.

"Clearly!"

"Alright beautiful Star sister," said lazy Blue. The star looked at his twin sister.

Arion and the others laughed.

"Easy-after. Let's go. Your uncle and aunt must have been waiting," asked Maria.

"Uncle Enji when did Uncle bring a trailer? Time' origin go alone continue?" Enji felt cornered with Bima's words. The boy did look the best and the henchman but once spoke made his opponent die of lice.

"Yes. Other uncles already have children, uncle even at home single." Star chiming.

"Uncle also has children to know!"kilah Enji's.

"Oh cousin Bayu means? Our feelings have never met him, how can we believe?" Blue too.

"Because he's still learning! Bayu will be back when he is done with his studies!"

"You're wrong, kids. By the time you were about eight months old you had met him. He is also with you when you are not yet born" said Arion.

"Oohh. Then when will cousin Bayu come home?"

"Maybe another five years" Enji replied, turning heartily, longing for Bayu. 

"That's it. Let's leave. We're nostalgic on the trip alone" suggested Amri who approved everything.

Four years have passed. I love the sorrow Arion passed along with his three children. Four years without Karina and being a single parent Arion passed without complaining. He just complained to the creator. Stars, Blue, and Milky are the reasons to stay strong and firm. 

During those four years, Arion looked after, raised, and cared for her three children with her own hands. Of course it was assisted by Amri, Maria, Enji, and Karina's right hand. Karina's message was really he carried out with all his heart. For Arion, Karina's body was not with him but every time he passed, Arion felt he was always accompanied by Karina.

There is not a small speck of his intention to find a connecting mother for his children. Maria, worried about Arion's condition, asked Arion about his plans for their future. Each question is answered with the same answer.

"I've promised and sworn to marry only once in a lifetime. My wife is just Karina. Even if he has gone, I will never be double. Our love is true and eternal despite being separated by death. Besides, what will be my responsibility if Karina comes back and finds out I have another woman? I don't want Karina to be disappointed. My heart is only for her."

Mary, who felt the determination and proof of the words of her son, could only support Arion's decision. True, even if Arion married again, not necessarily his daughter-in-law could be like Karina. True said her husband, only Karina, the only daughter-in-law of the Vijaya family. Only Karina deserves it!

Stars, Blue, and Milky are not innocent children to be lied to. They are only five years old, but their thoughts and knowledge are more than their age. 

They knew that their mother was out of nowhere and how she was. Either alive or not. It is generally impossible to survive. Their thinking was so at first. But seeing Arion's belief, Karina's message remains on the Papa as well as those who have heard it, making them believe that someday Karina will return. 

It's not easy taking care of three kids in the midst of grief. Three months. Arion spent three months learning to take care of the correct child from Maria, social media, also from the pediatrician, and the baby sister at Blue Sword headquarters, also from the note Karina left behind. Being a single parent really gets Arion's heart and energy tested. 

Sometimes Arion feels unable. But when Karina babysits their three children without help, which Karina's task is also a lot, tired of body and mind, Karina always passes by with a smile, not complaining in the slightest, crossed in Arion's memory. Though at that time, Karina's responsibility for the job was greater than her. 

Arion also did not move out of this house. Here is his home with Karina. Lots of sweet memories here. Arion recalled Karina's words, "accepting it is better than running away. Never run away from reality. It makes you look like a loser!"

This house has not changed at all. Every corner is still the same, except for their lady. Bik Mirna and the other maids were really hit. They have served Karina for many years. The house without Karina is incomplete. Fortunately, there are heirs who are the cure for their wounds. 

In addition, Arion also did not forget his opportunity with Karina. Star and Blue, ever since they walked smoothly and spoke eloquently, Arion had introduced them to the task they were about to take on. The Star becomes the heir to the Blue Sword. Blue became the heir of KS Tirta Grub. 

Bima himself showed interest in aviation. The boy's dream is to be a pilot. Arion supports whatever Bima ideals originally were on the right path. True said Li first. Arion intends to hand over the company later to the child of the Star or Blue. Let him take the lead until that time comes, when his promise and agreement with Karina are fulfilled.

"Uncle" greeted the Stars, Blue, and Milky to Li and Gerry. 

"Auntie." They also greeted Elina and Mira.

"Miss, Young Master," said the four men. 

"Good day, Miss, Young Master," said two boys whose ages were not much different from the three of them.

"Siang Ali, Laith," replied the three children. 

"Aigo has to be formal first, right before it's informal?"

Enji commented.

"It's tradition!"ketus Gerry's.

"That's it!"

"Uncle Li are Aunt Raina and Aunt Lila also coming?"ask the curious star.

"Of course" Li replied.

"Oohh."

"It's noon, we better get going" Arion said.

In the afternoon, they were already on board a cruise ship, which sailed over the Indian ocean. Arion stared straight ahead from the top floor. His children are now with others. 

"Darling are you really gone? Four years, four years I've been without you. I've survived four years without you. Honestly, my days are heavy. This longing is so stifling to the chest, honey. It felt impossible, they sneered at me that I was crazy for wishing you were alive. But my faith is bigger than their bullshit. Your words will come back, always strengthen me. This is the day of your departure. I've been here so many times, but why didn't you come? Karina stared at this ocean, I felt like I was looking at you in it. My heart always asks - is this really where your body rests?"

Arion breathed a heavy sigh. Staring at dusk that looks very beautiful in the western horizon. 

"Father!" Arion looked over to find his three children approaching him. 

"What's wrong?"ask Arion gently. Blue and Bima took a seat beside Arion. While the Star hugged Arion from behind, putting her chin on Arion's shoulder.

"Together see Mama. Papa dusk was so warm, I felt like Mama was hugging me," said Bintang, pointing at the twilight.

"Father if water is your body, is the sky your soul?"ask Bima.

"Is Mom's heart in Papa?"ask Blue. 

"Mama's soul and heart will always be there. All that is destroyed is the body" replied Arion.

"Yes I feel it. Very warm" said Blue, leaning on Arion. 

"If you were here, it would be even warmer. Hugging the three of us," said Bima, leaning on Arion. Arion hugged his two sons.

"Papa I miss and want to meet Mama, so much" said the lyrics of Bintang, closing his eyes.

"We are also Pa" said Blue and Bima simultaneously. 

"Papa missed Mama too much. Trust me, your mother is someone who keeps her promises very much. He won't lie. One day it will come back" said Arion.

Baby you saw it, didn't you? We miss you so much!