My Soul in Grandpa's Hands

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Years changed, finally all the severe problems in the Cokro family can be resolved. After taking the final exam at High School, the three sons Devan and Aleta are already thinking about their goal to continue their studies. Aleta was actually a bit sad, but she tried to hold back her sadness for fear that it would cause anxiety to their son. His three sons wanted to continue their studies abroad, and that made him a bit of a fret, as they chose to study in three different countries. Arend wants to continue his studies in Japan, Arick in the United States, while Axel wants to go to his papa country in Germany.

"Why Momm.., Daddy knows that Mommy is sad right now. Talk with the kids, hopefully they can set one country for the goals of the three of them!" although Aleta did not tell Devan of her grief, it turned out that her husband could correctly guess what was the burden on her mind.

Aleta looked into her husband's eyes, and with a gentle gaze Devan nodded her head with a smile.

"Daddy knows what Mommy thinks?" ask Aleta lirih.

"Momm.., momm.., we've been married for 20 years. What Mommy wants, even what Mommy is thinking, I can guess baby. It is hard for us, when children choose to leave us in another country. But baby, that's for their future. Not for fooling around." Devan began to explain his thoughts.

Aleta was silent about what Devan said.

"We as parents, just direct them not to go the wrong way. If necessary we can rebuke him, if they did make one mistake. Sometimes we have to follow the will of the children, but it is also an obligation for them to follow our words. Then talk to the children, if you disagree they continue their studies abroad, tell them well! After all, in the country there are many good universities to continue your studies." continued Devan again.

"No Dadd.., Mommy won't resist their wishes. But Mommy wants them to be in one country, so that Mommy can follow them, and accompany them in learning" Aleta said.

"What?? Really.. Momm?? Means Mommy will leave Daddy in this town alone." Devan asked in shock. He did not imagine how he would part with his wife, Aleta was already like an opium to him.

"But Mommy can't part with Dadd's kids either. Can Daddy imagine, did the three of them ever live or live outside without our presence?? No matter where we go, the three of them are always next to us, right?"

Devan fell silent, he confirmed what his wife had said. Until they graduated High School, even though they had never left it alone. Even when Arend participated in the exact field Olympics in Japan, the four of them accompanied him there. He also could not imagine, if the three of them lived in another country, and different countries that were geographically far apart from each other. Moreover, his wife to sacrifice her career, only to accompany their growth and development.

"Why is Daddy so quiet now??? Never mind Daddy imagining how Daddy will be able to enjoy their days without their presence. Daddy might be able to miss them a little, because of the activity at the company, but for Mommy, can Daddy imagine?" aleta asked softly, but like a hard blow to Devan.

The two of them did not realize that Arend was listening to the chatter of the two of them inside the room. Actually, it is not Arend's intention to steal Mommy and her daddy's chat, but he wants to say goodbye to his Mommy because he got a farewell invitation from his schoolmate. As soon as he listened to the two's talk about foreign studies, his legs seemed fixated on not wanting to leave the front door of his parents' room.

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In the quiet of the three sons Devan and Aleta were staring at each other in the gazebo beside the pond. Cynthia, who did not know what they were thinking, only looked at them one by one, and was confused to invite them to talk.

"So what are you planning on doing, Arend?" ask Axel to Arend.

Arend took a deep breath, then exhaled it.

"What Mommy and Daddy are talking about is true. Let's just think.., have we ever been even one day not near Mommy and Daddy.., Mommy especially" said Arend.

"I did too. Ever since the late Opa left me with this family, Mommy has never let me alone. Even while accompanying Arend to the Olympics in Japan, I was also invited by Mommy." Axel added.

"Certainly are we ready to part with Mommy especially, and we live in 3 different countries?" ask Arend.

Axel and Arick looked towards Arend, then they shook their heads. Cynthia nodded her head, she just understood what they were talking about.

"You may be different from Axel, because you have goals other than studying in Japan. You can meet and live with your Daddy, but us?" sahut Arick's.

"That's in your opinion, but even if there is a blood relationship with someone, but even if we have never met and known him, how do you feel? Just like when I found out that Maurin's mama was my mama. I still chose Mommy Aleta as my mama" Axel said, surprising Arend and Arick.

"I'm sorry Axel, I don't mean to remind you of that" Arick said quickly.

Axel shook his head while smiling.

"Arend.., Arick.., don't worry about me!! If you have to study abroad, choose one country. I'll join you guys, because I don't want to lose Mommy Aleta's affection either" Axel said.

"What do you think Axel is. If we were in one country.., I'm sure Mommy wouldn't have the heart to leave us, Mommy would definitely accompany us." said Arick. They smiled brightly, because it was like getting an idea so they wouldn't leave Mommy.

"Gotcha...., why don't you study in France?? Fashion city broo.., if I graduate Junior School can continue High School also there. If there's an Aunty there, papa must let me." suddenly Cynthia co-sponsored the country for study purposes.

Without agreement, the three boys instantly ruffled the crest of Cynthia.

"Aahhh, you bad guys are all the same Cynthia. I just suggested, don't want ya already dong. No need to wear ruffling my hair." cried Cynthia furiously because of the ignorance of her three brothers.

"That's why if that's the real thing, don't think about yourself!! We're talking 3 countries Japan, Germany, or USA. You're even getting into trouble, French ngusulin." said Arick.

"Well, who knows. You love Cynthia, so be willing to sacrifice for me."

"Ogahhh." said the three of them simultaneously.

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