Not a Choice
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... ~ If night is you, I want all day is night. So that you don't go away, so that I never miss. Not the miss of the old. But it's you I want~...
... Byakta Kalinga ...
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With a heart that was either angry or disappointed, Ata finally returned to the hotel where she and David were staying. His heart was so sick, his soul felt empty seeing his Run so happy beside other men who were not him. Ata is aware of his past mistakes, which make him too embarrassed to be able to reach his Runanya back.
Ata's heart was so chaotic when she saw the tall and clean-skinned man so loved Runa. It was also so clear from the look of the man's eyes how much the man loved the Runanya. Girl adored his heart during college first, until now. Ata realized that she was too late to grasp the feeling. A feeling that never goes away no matter where the body goes.
Arriving at the hotel lobby, Ata met David who wanted to find souvenirs typical Wonosobo. Seeing that his best friend was not okay, David greeted and slowly began to advise Ata.
"Already, Ta. Stop spying on Runa. We must return to Surabaya and continue our activities as usual!" exclaimed David who looks upset with the behavior of his best friend. Not to mention Alea who always bothered him by constantly calling and texting him. Alea always asked Ata where he was, because while in Wonosobo, Ata never told Alea, even though.
Ata was just silent, she did not respond to David's words in the slightest.
"Ta, let Runa be happy. It's not like you left him for the sake of pursuing your S2 ambition. What time did you think about how Runa felt?” The words David spoke were like arrows piercing Ata's heart. Appropriately. Not even ata can escape.
"With anyone Runa finally got together, try to recapitulate him. Runa also deserves to be happy with the life path he chose. Do not let you ruin the happiness that Runa has lived, and remember in a distant place there, there is a feeling of Alea that you must take care of. After all Alea is your fiancee and your current future, Ta. Appreciate it!” With a slightly raised voice David asserted to the stone-headed man.
"Don't you make two women's hearts hurt at the same time Ta, think carefully!" added David again.
"I just want to meet Runa, just want to make a friendship, Vid. That's all! Nothing else,” circus Ata while staring intently at the handsome man. “So for now let me go through this. It's only temporary.”
"Okay, it's up to you, Ta. I don't want to interfere. That's all your problem, so whatever! Try to make peace with your past, Ta. Maybe Runa is the same, she has made peace with painful memories with you. I'm just reminding you as your best friend and I hope you never regret everything." David walked away from his best friend. With an annoyed and angry step he exits the hotel to continue his original goal of looking for souvenirs.
Ata was just throwing a rough breath, she should know. Who the man and the little boy were, his curiosity soul was extremely high.
“Arunika Pramesti, forgive me,” monologue Ata while staring blankly at the entrance of the hotel lobby. He was confused what was going on with his heart.
“Alea, I'm sorry. There shouldn't be another woman in my heart, even when we've gone further."
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The sun prepared to drown itself as Runa and Khan sat on the porch of the house. Cool air and beautiful scenery adorned their surroundings. Both are fun to joke until they are not aware of the roar of the car that enters their home yard. From inside the car came out a handsome man with a sturdy body, walking slowly down the small garden to the terrace of the house. With a certain step he saw the cheerfulness of the woman he loved and the handsome little boy who was very adorable.
"Asalamualaikum," exclaimed the man as he arrived in front of the terrace.
"Goodoo, Daddy!" khan shouted as he ran towards the man in maroon clothes.
The man greeted Khan by stretching out his hands. "Kangen dad, huh, Khan?" he asked the question for a moment while holding and hugging the six-year-old boy warmly. How much that man loved him.
"Yes, Dad. Khan was very kangen," exclaimed the white-robed boy with the picture of the car chuckling in shame.
“Dad, anyway, busy constantly. Khan is kangen.” Khan puffed his cheeks and blotted his lips like a squeaky child. Makes Sandy feel anxious and began to kiss the tiny cheeks of her favorite child. It also made Khan laugh.
"Mother, not invited, Dad? Kasian, dong, alone at home, later if Mother is kidnapped how?" The boy spoke nonstop and made his opponent pause for a moment.
"Yes too, yeah. If you live alone will be kidnapped, how? But, right, the kangen father is the same Khan, not the same Mother, so how, dong?" kekeh Sandy asked the boy.
"okay, deh. We both take a walk. Forgive Khan, yes, Mother. Khan wants to go together Dad first.” Khan ran over to the beautiful, gentle woman and stroked her smooth cheeks, emanating how much Khan loved and cherished the woman before him. The woman just commented a smile to see the behavior of the two men of different ages in front of her.
"Yes, dear mother. Go with Daddy. But remember! Khan must not be naughty and do not trouble Father.” Runa began to give advice to Khan so that when he left later his son did not make any trouble there.
"Ready, dear Mother,” said Khan while kissing the cheek of his mother.
"You're spoiling him too much, Mas. Khan so don't want to be away from you.” Runa walked inside while speaking softly towards his opponent. All they talk to is smile without answering anything.
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After Magrib, they prepared for a walk. Just the two of you. The handsome man walked towards his car. Next to the wheel, the adorable boy was already sitting sweetly.
"Khan is ready? Let's have fun tonight!” take Sandy with you while shuffling the little boy's hair.
"Let's go, Dad. We leave.” Point Khan to the street as Sandy's car drives out of the yard.
Sandy's car is running at a moderate pace, both of them enjoying tonight's ride. Sandy invites Khan to the restaurant they visited some time ago with Runa. Along the way into the city, sparkling lights adorn along the shops lined on the side of the road. Small stalls are no less interesting. With traditional lights make the stalls look more accentuate the characteristics they sell. Khan was very happy and excited to see the scene. His head was sternly turned to the left and to the right, a scene like this Khan rarely encountered around his house.
Soon they arrived at a restaurant. They choose to sit by the window to be more free to enjoy the outside atmosphere. The weather tonight was so bright, as bright as their hearts in different portions.
The two of them only ordered drinks and snacks, fries, sausages, and chocolate milkshakes for the handsome boy. Sandy only drinks coffee lattes. He looked at the boy sitting in front of him. Slowly, the man took a deep breath as he could. He wants to reveal something. However, all this time he was confused how to convey to a child as small as Khan.
"Khan," he called slowly.
"Yes, dear Dad. What's up?" khan replied that he could not escape the dishes that filled their table.
"Can't you ask Khan for something?" ask Sandy slowly.
Khan quit chewing on French fries. The boy looked at Sandy with eyes not understanding.
"Dad want to fry what sausage? Why don't you just order?" Khan squinted, the boy was a little unwilling if his favorite food was to be shared.
"Not that, dear." Sandy paused for a moment. The man was confused, what kind of sentence could make Khan understand the meaning of "Dad want to ask permission from Khan, to marry Mother. Does Khan agree?"
Khan flinching. His eyes stared intently at the grown man sitting before him.
"Married?" only that word came out from her tiny lips. The boy was confused. He remembered the stories of his friends. They often tell stories if at night before going to bed, the mother reads a storybook on her right side. While their father patted his back gently on the left side until they were sound. However, Khan had never received such treatment.
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...to be continued...
