Stepping Without Direction

Twenty-six

Now what is much more important is to think about Safa's feelings. The boy had already listened to Arya's promise to him. It feels too cruel that the hope that expands in Safa's little heart will erupt before it becomes a reality. It is cruel to let something like that happen.

"Alright, Mas. Let me think about the matter first. Like I told you, I'm an orphan and I live alone. There's no one I can talk to. So the whole life I'm going to live with my son is my own responsibility. I've been wrong in walking and going through life. So let me not be wrong again in determining the decision that concerns the lives of both of us." Mirna replied while nodding.

Inwardly, Mirna would ask the sisters for advice and advice first, especially with sister Eva who still frequently contacted and asked her how she was. There are only two answers, "Yes" or "No" and any answer must have rational and reasonable reasons to account for. Answers based on feelings alone cannot be justified.

"Yes, I understand. But please really think about my proposal this is Mirna. I seriously want to make you my life partner. For you, for me, and for our son. I know how you feel, Mirna. But trust me, I promise I won't waste you again. Once again I tell you, give me one chance to make you both happy." Arya.

"I'll wait for your answer."

Mirna closed her eyes again. Arya's voice was so firm and contained seriousness that she was willing to nod.

"Well, I'll think about it first."

While Mirna thought about Arya's proposal seriously and solemnly, Arya opened her wardrobe drawer at home to read again the letter Mirna had sent her. Now the letter was read slowly and carefully.

"I'm not holding you accountable in any form, but at least we can share our thoughts and think about the baby's problems that are in my womb right now. Because I don't have anyone even a aunt I don't know where my aunt is right now. Since the baby I've been living in an orphanage..." The contents of the letter Mirna sent to Arya.

***SKIP TIME....***

Mirna accidentally woke up from her sleep because there was the sound of Safa's joyous shout from the backyard. That voice sounded very clear.

"Throw it here, om. Come on...." Safa shouted while laughing happily.

"Ahhh, Papah cheated. Um, Papah cheated on me.."

And at this moment there was the sound of Aryan laughter that sounded very soft.

"Father ain't cheating, baby. This is a different ball. Just get Papah out of Papah's room, look at your ball next to the garden chair..." Said.

"Main ball is only one ball, Papah. If there are two balls, the player will be confused." Safa.

Now Arya laughed at the words of her son. Following the sound of laughter the Son is none other than Aryan's cousin.