Ninth Month

Encounter

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Intan looked at his mother who looked sad to take it off, there was a sense of pity in her heart. However, Intan has not made up with his mother and this time Intan has to separate again. His mother had to let him go to college for a long time.

Sayangan Papa Intan, Mr. Wibowo, is quite far from Intan. He only glanced at his face expressionlessly. Intan still clearly remembered that it was the board that separated him from his daughter, he would not forgive his father easily. It feels like the nature of the two is very similar, equally stubborn.

Intan had been eager to enter the airport and put an end to the awkwardness until Mas Eka came to save this awkward situation by bringing Adam.

"Luckily, I had to pick up Adam at school. How could Adam miss a farewell with his aunt" said Mas Eka. Adam had run to hug his aunt.

"Tante Intan don't forget his gift, yes," said Adam innocently.

"Oh, this kid. Once there the aunt will directly send souvenirs to Adam. Adam asked for what?" intan asked while hugging his nephew.

"Adam asks for a doll, aunt, Adam wants to give it to Vienna. Mama said, Vienna adek does not like robots, but likes dolls, because Vienna adek women and Adam men," said Adam plain.

Intan smiled sweetly while tasting Adam's cheeks.

"Adam is so dear to Vienna."

"Yes, Adam was a real darling"

"Well tomorrow aunt will love the gift of robots for Adam and dolls for Vienna adek, how? Adam like?"

"Asik." cried Adam excited.

Vienna, Mas Eka's second daughter, Intan had only seen her twice, the time of her birth and yesterday's time saying goodbye. Luckily, Eka has two beautiful and handsome sons and daughters. When he thought that he would not be home for several years, Intan felt that he would miss Adam and Vienna very much.

"Mas Eka, Intan said goodbye first," Intan said as he hugged his brother.

"Take care of yourself, we'll visit there often."

"Hurry home aunty," said Adam who had moved to his Papa sling.

"Ready, big brother," joked Intan.

"Good health, son. If there's any phone, Mama" said Mama.

Intan just greeted him with a hug. This time he turned to his father, wondering what his last words were for him.

"Yes, see you later" said his father after pondering for a moment. Intan would not want to keep hugging her Papa even though it is short. No matter how much he hated his father, he knew Papa was trying to protect him, only the wrong way. Even so, he still felt heavy to understand the attitude of his Papa.

"See you later" Intan said as he waved his hand. This time Intan did not look back, for him today would be the past. Later when he returns he will stand tall to determine his own future.

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"Johan, why did you tell us to come here early even though the flight schedule is still 4 hours away. You really. What the hell is on your mind?" rayan said riled, just for the sake of surprise for the twins, Johan told them to come to the airport this early. It is now past 1 hour and nothing has happened, fortunately the little one is not fussy.

"Ah, I'm sorry, it looks like my information lacks calculation. But rest assured this wait will not be in vain" promised Johan.

Rayan waits patiently, while Johan is busy with his cellphone either contact whom.

"Oh, well it's arrived. Sarah and Ms. Jemima did as I ordered, yes," Johan said.

Jemima and Sarah walked separately towards the waiting chair. Rayan who does not understand the meaning to argue, why separate the children from the group, if there is a bad incident, who will be responsible. However, Rayan had no chance to argue, Johan had already dragged her in the other direction, close enough to keep an eye on the twins in case something happened.

Rayan circulated her gaze carefully, seeing what a surprise by Johan meant.

Rayan was silent for a moment as her eyes rubbed with a figure she knew, a figure she missed so much, she could not stand up, her knees felt weak. He sat on the floor looking at his girlfriend who was sitting not far from him. Not far from where the twins were, he saw Intan sitting gracefully.

Intan's face looks radiant with her thin makeup. Although without a smile, Rayan knew Intan's life was much better, her hair was still short as the last Rayan remembered. Rayan murmured, maybe she will never see Intan grow her hair again. Intan looks mysterious in all-black clothes with matching blouse and pants. Diamond held a book in her hand. But, Rayan saw his eyes could not be separated from Rudy who was sitting not far from him. Does Intan finally realize his instinct that his son is not far from him.

Rayan refrained from crying. He desperately wanted to run towards Intan and embrace her. He could not believe that he was currently looking at Intan with his own eyes. His heart seemed to explode with longing, he was grateful to still be able to meet Intan even though he could not greet her.

Suddenly Rayan saw Jemima standing up and approaching Intan while muttering something. He could not hear what they were talking about because Rayan was far enough away to hear it. Jemima then handed Rudy to Intan, before leaving.

And the next scene made Rayan powerless to shed her tears. Rudy had been in the lap of Intan, his tiny hands flailing over Intan's face as if to greet him. Intan welcomes Rudy's hand while peeping Rudy's cheek lovingly. Intan smiled looking at her son with teary eyes. Intan cradled her son without feeling awkward, as if they had known each other before, When in fact they had only met a second ago, but the chemistry between them was undeniable.

Seeing this heartwarming sight was truly a gift that Rayan could not imagine. This is truly the most beautiful gift for the twins. He looked at Johan beside him with a deep grateful look.

Johan patted Rayan's back soothingly. Johan did this one last time, because he would not be able to engineer a destiny like this. This meeting, really coincidentally, is not that easy to engineer Johan. God is kind enough to meet them.

Time seemed to pass short, Jemima had returned to take Rudy and passed away. This time it was Sarah's turn to approach Intan while carrying Ruby. Sarah does not pass and leaves Ruby like Jemima. Sarah just sits next to Intan and lets Intan chat with Ruby. They spent a long time together. Intan even took a picture of Ruby. Rayan did not know whether it would be good or bad, what he cared about right now was how grateful he was for this opportunity, even though once his children had felt the touch of his mother.

Rayan is also very grateful that she can see Intan's smile, it turns out that diamond is still the most beautiful woman in her eyes. His smile could distract the world. Now, he could leave quietly just by looking at her smile. He had unknowingly taken a picture of Intan smiling. He focused until he did not heed Johan who was saying goodbye to Jemima.

Rayan only realized when the notification of their flight was announced. Sarah says goodbye to Intan. Once again Intan kissed Ruby with affection. If Intan knew Ruby was his daughter. How happy. However, that ignorance was the best for him right now.

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