My Soul in Grandpa's Hands

Determinedly

Devan took a deep breath by stretching out both of his hands. The fragrant wet soil and green rice plants behind the house filled his lung cavity. The psychological pain of fear of abandonment, the fear of losing slowly he pats by making positive affirmations for himself. The spirit to bring Aleta back by her side, became the motivation for her goal.

"Sir.., there's Miss Rosna waiting for Mr. Devan in the living room." Tini stops Devan's activities by calling him to meet Miss Rosna.

Without answering, Devan turned his body and went into the house. Seen from the door, Miss Rosna who was having a serious conversation with her grandfather. They immediately stop the chatter because they see Devan's presence.

"Son Devan from where." said Ms. Rosna was as friendly as ever.

Devan approached and shook Rosna's hand while kissing her hand as Aleta always does. Cokro smiled at the change in her grandson's behavior.

"The presence of Aleta has really permeated my grandson's heart. Adab's behavior of courtesy to welcome parents already he responded well" Cokro thought to himself.

"Finding fresh air on the edge of the rice field Mother, this morning the air is really fresh and cool. Though it was a little cold, "devan replied.

Ms. Rosna smiled hearing her daughter-in-law's answer.

"You reminded me of Aleta son. From childhood, he loved to play and walk around the fields. He said he liked to smell the dirt and wet mud mixed with the fragrant morning plants. Especially if it's morning, the smell will get stronger because of the dew on the leaves." Miss Rosna told me about Aleta's favorite childhood.

Hearing Ms. Rosna's words, Devan became stunned and felt pain and tightness in her chest area. Then he sat down on the chair, and by straightening his legs down he took a deep breath. Slowly he began to regain control of himself. Cokro was a bit wary of observing the change in the look of Devan's face.

"I'm sorry Devan's mother couldn't take good care of Aleta" Devan said softly as she lowered her head.

"You're not wrong son, forgive Aleta. He was too young to get such a stimulus. But he's a good boy, not for long I'm sure he'll realize how he's in position" said Ms. Rosna, who is convinced by recognizing the nature of her foster children.

"I'm also kind of sorry, that night I should have opened up evidence of Maurin's cunning intent to frame my granddaughter. Looking at Aleta's attitude of being able to control herself well, I never crossed my mind that she was going to leave us." Cokro said smiling wryly.

"The boy was amazing. Under such circumstances, she could still control her feelings and even save my granddaughter's face in front of the other family." she continued.

"Aleta is always trying to keep and protect others, even sometimes she ignores her own feelings. He has a maturity at his age" said Ms. Rosna, laughing at her daughter's sincere smile.

The three of them were silent for a moment. Bu Rosna's explanation of his wife, was a great relief and reduced Devan's concern about Aleta. His current wife only needed time to think clearly.

"Keep what your plans are today Devan, and you should also remember your responsibilities as the company leader. Poor Rolland, from yesterday he was in the fog to take care of everything" asked Cokro to break the silence between them.

"Yes cake, today Devan plans still off think of the company. Tomorrow morning, I'll remote the job from here. Before Aleta meets, Devan will stay in the city. Later at 10, Devan will try to get Aleta's information by going to the campus where she lectures." Devan conveys his plan to Cokro.

Ms. Rosna's heart felt happiness emanated from her eyes and the look on her face, happy to listen to her husband because of Aleta's match, it was also able to love her with all her heart.

"Bring Ijonk to take you to Aleta. Your mind is still in a state of turmoil, not yet completely calm. In addition, Ijonk memorizes the ins and outs of this city more than you." said Cokro.

"Yes cake, Devan will bring Ijonk to accompany around later."

Suddenly Tini came to interrupt their conversation. This morning, he was in the kitchen preparing breakfast. For days he only cooked potluck for him to enjoy with Ijonk and Pak Karyo. Today he prepared a more complete menu for his Master.

"Sir.., Ms. Rosna, please have breakfast first. Tini's already prepared at the dinner table" Tini said asking them for breakfast.

"Let's go to cake, mother.we have breakfast first."

Finally they continued the conversation at the dinner table, and Terny Rolland was already waiting for them.

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Aleta went down the stairs to the bottom floor of her room. He deliberately took a room on the second floor of the right corner, so as not to be disturbed by the traffic of other boarding houses. From the stairs he saw Ferdinand and Corry were already waiting for him in the waiting room for the hostess.

"Hi.. have you been waiting a long time" she said this morning.

After resting and sleeping last night, his mood had already started to stabilize. He only has a short-term target of completing his studies immediately.

"Not just now" Ferdinand replied briefly.

"Ehm... just had your version 30 minutes Ferd, if my version is 3 minutes." Corry said.

"He.he.he.he., but luckily I'm not you Corr" said Ferdinand teasing Corry.

"Just leave right away yuk, chat later connected in the car." Aleta took them off immediately.

Today Aleta intends to meet her guidance counselor for an internship consultation. Dosbingnya Pak Rahmat once offered a place for an internship. After Aleta thought, rather than looking for her own, it was better to accept Mr. Rachmat's offer.

The three of them headed straight for Ferdinand's car which was parked on the road in front of the boarding house. Ferdinand opened the front door to the left and let Aleta go up, then he turned forward and got in the car behind the steering wheel.

"Hadeh..., expensive beans, expensive beans. This is what opened the car was just one person. Fate...fate." exclaimed Corry from the middle seat.

"Ha.ha.ha.., sorry Corry. Swear.., I forgot that there were you too" Ferdinand said with a big laugh.

"On the jewer alone his ears from behind Corry. That's the name does not practice Pancasila the five precepts." said Aleta helped bully Ferdinand.

"Geez, I was mobbed by mothers." cried Ferdinand who was immediately greeted by laughing together.

Aleta momentarily forgot the wedge in her heart.

"Yuk already, the driver's way. We will have bad luck until campus" Corry told Ferdinand.

"Well.well, the arrogant princess. I'm ready to take the Princess to her destination." Ferdinand turned to Corry.

Finally Ferdinand immediately stepped on his gas pedal, and pointed the car towards the campus of the College of Computer Science and Design.

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