
Russell awoke from his sleep after smelling the aroma of cooking from the kitchen.
That must be Grandma Maria.
He scratched his head that felt so painful.
He realized what he was doing last night - after leaving the house.
Alcohol causes it.
Russell then stepped into the kitchen to get some water.
But while in the kitchen, he was so surprised to see Gwen's presence there.
Not Grandma Maria, but that girl who is currently cooking in the kitchen.
Russel walked over to Gwen, intending to scold the girl.
"What are you doing?
Didn't I forbid you from doing homework?"
Gwen turned her eyes to the side.
"Mary's grandmother was visiting her sick brother.
So I let him not come to work."
"But that doesn't mean you can do all this.
You should have told me to find a replacement."
"Of course, that's not necessary.
I'm okay anyway.
You see, cooking won't hurt me."
gwen said in a annoyed tone.
He considered Russell was too excessive, to prohibit him from doing anything.
That makes it very uncomfortable.
"I'm sorry.
I promise I won't do it again."
Gwen realized her words earlier that might have made Russell more constrained.
Of course he didn't want that to happen.
Russell gulped down the drinking water he took from the refrigerator.
"Food is ready.
I'll prepare some food for you."
"no need.
I can do it myself."
Russell then prepared the food for himself.
Gwen could only watch Russell's behavior.
Gwen then took the plate for him and scooped all the food into his plate.
Unexpectedly, Russell took the plate out of his hand and brought it to the table.
"You..."
Gwen intended to protest, but the man had already left.
"Basic overload!"
Gwen then approached the dining table and sat down on a chair next to Russell.
During the meal there was no conversation there.
Every now and then Gwen looked at Russell who looked so serious about enjoying her meal.
Russell is a cold and cuckoo guy.
His family life probably made him that way.
When his son is born, he does not want his son to grow up like his father.
He wants his son to grow up to be a happy and kind person.
As much as possible, he will teach good things to his children.
After finishing their meal, Russell stood up and then carried the dirty dishes to the dishwasher.
Gwen followed Russell from behind.
"Hey, I'll wash everything."
"No, necessary!"
"But, I.."
"Sit there.
Or I'll be mad at you again."
There was a warning note on Russell's words.
Finally Gwen relented and returned to the chair.
Gwen looked at Russell's back.
It's funny to see a guy like Russell washing dirty dishes for the sake of his son.
He knew Russell was doing it so that nothing bad happened to their son.
Exaggeration indeed.
But he was happy because his son got affection from his father.
"Do you love her that much?"
A smile is painted on Gwen's lips while gently stroking her stomach which has entered the age of 3 months.
--
Alda went back to Aluna's room.
But still, Aluna did not want to meet him.
"Aluna still won't come out?"
"Yes Aunt.
Aluna doesn't want to meet anyone but me either."
"Tante feels very guilty for Aluna.
Aunty thought Aluna would be happy with all that Auntie's been doing all this time."
"There is absolutely no happiness that Aluna got since parting with sister Axel Aunt.
Because Axel's sister is Aluna's happiness.
Aluna couldn't even forget Axel's sister even though they were separated.
Aluna loved him very much."
Aunty had hurt Princess Aunt herself just to obtain the abundant treasure.
Auntie also even thought that Aluna would be happy with all those treasures."
Alda was crying sobbing.
"Aluna will never forgive Auntie."
Ariana held Alda's hand.
"Auntie..
Aluna is a very nice girl.
He just needs time to calm himself down.
She must have been very shocked after hearing all that."
"What should Aunty do to get Aluna to forgive Aunt Ariana?
Aunty couldn't bear to see Aluna suffer like that."
"For now, we just have to wait for time for Aluna to be back like before Auntie."
"Thank you, Ariana.
Thank you for being by Aluna's side.
If there's no you, Auntie doesn't know what else to do."
"Sama-sama Aunt.
Anyway, I've considered Auntie and Aluna like my own family."
Alda then hugged Ariana's body tightly.
He truly regretted his actions.
If time could be rotated, he would not separate Aluna from Axel.
Because Axel is a source of happiness for his daughter.
--
Ariana went into Aluna's room.
He slowly closed the door.
He looked towards Aluna who was currently staring straight ahead.
Her eyes were empty and there were tears on her beautiful face.
Ariana then approached Aluna and sat down beside her.
"Aluna..
Do you need anything?
I'll do whatever you want.
But please don't be like this."
Aluna just kept quiet.
Slowly her tears came back.
What he had experienced all this time really made him so hurt.
I think he wants to disappear.
But now there is a figure inside him, which makes him have to survive.
"Aluna, tell me something.
I don't want anything bad to happen to you two
Especially her, I was very worried about her.
She must be sad to see her mother cry."
Aluna then sobbed.
"Why did they do all that to me Ariana?
Why are they making me suffer like this?"
"Aluna.."
"What's my fault?
Why would they do that to me?"
Seeing Aluna cry, Ariana also cried.
It seemed that he did not bother to see Aluna suffer like that.
"Aluna, relax.
I understand how you feel, Aluna.
You must have suffered so much.
If I were you, I wouldn't be able to live my life either.
But you have to survive Aluna.
You have to stay uplifting through the day.
You also don't need a reason to survive.
Because you already have him.
At least, think of your son Aluna.
He definitely doesn't want to see you like this."
"You must be sure that everything will be beautiful in time.
Someday, happiness will come to you Aluna.
You just have to be patient waiting for that day."
"Can I be Ariana?"
Ariana smiled.
"Of course my best friend.
You love her, don't you?"
He stroked Aluna's stomach.
Aluna slowly nodded her head.
"Then you must hold on to him."
"You're right Ariana.
I have to hold on to him."
Aluna showed her smile.
And Ariana was so happy to hear that Aluna wanted to stay.
He was sure that Aluna would live happily.