The Gray Autumn's

Desir

“So Mr. Royce came here to look for you,” reports the waiter who just invited Edgar to come in. The man just returned from the airport.

Edgar turned for a moment to the woman who was the senior servant in his residence. He looked at the middle-aged woman with a strange look. “What did you tell him?” ask the husband of Arumi a little bit of a fret.

“I said that you are delivering your mistress and young master to the airport,” replied the waiter was still with his polite demeanor.

“You didn't say anything else to him?” search the gray-eyed man. He already felt something bad.

“I just replied that you delivered the mistress and young master who will visit Miss Elle in Indonesia, just it...”

Not yet had the senior servant continue his words, Edgar was heard to throw up a grievance full of regret. However, he also could not blame the servant because the woman did not know anything. Without much to say, Edgar passed towards the study. His attempt to hide Autumn may indeed have to end. He was sure that Benjamin would not remain silent after learning of the whereabouts of his eldest daughter. But Edgar thought it didn't matter. After all, he wanted to see how persistent the one-child man was in trying to get Autumn.

Meanwhile, after nearly seventeen hours on the way, Arumi and Darren finally set foot in Indonesia. It is something that Arumi never imagined, that he could breathe air again in his country of birth. The atmosphere felt there is also very much different from the city of Paris.

There was a sense of harrum in the forty-eight-year-old woman, when she had arrived at the home of the Winata family. A house full of memories from his youth. The magnificent building still stands strong and does not change too much. Arumi and Darren stand for a moment while watching a driver assigned by Keanu to pick them up to the airport.

“Arum!” exclaim Puspa who immediately welcomed the arrival of his sister-in-law there. The petite woman just rushed in front of Arumi. The two hugged each other with Haru. I don't know when the last time they met, which must have been more than seven years.

“Gosh, Brother is getting more beautiful and youthful,” flatter Arumi without taking off her wide smile.

“Eh, look at you. It is precisely you who look still as beautiful as before. My God, Edgar must've always spoiled you. I'm sure of that,” said Puspa with his naughty smile.

“That's for sure. Brother knows what his attitude is to me,” said Arumi proudly. He then gestured for Darren to greet Puspa immediately. The twenty-year-old man said. Soon she experienced the aunt whom she did not know very well.

“He is very similar to Edgar,” whispered Puspa to Arumi, while holding the arm of the sister-in-law and inviting her in. Darren followed them from behind. “Sorry because we just told the driver to pick you up. Keanu will return today from Bali. Elle and Jenna were busy at the store. While I ...”

“Already, Brother. Its alright. Anyway me and Darren are already here,” cut Arumi. “So Elle really busied herself in the store?” ask Arumi in disbelief.

“Ah, you won't believe it. During her time here Elle was very diligent. He always wakes up in the morning and often helps me in the kitchen. Every day she goes to the store with Jenna. I think he will soon follow in your footsteps,”.

“Ouw ..” Arumi smiled broadly. He then glanced at his youngest son. Darren looks very exhausted. “Do you want to break down your body, honey?” bargained for.

“Sure, Mom. I'm so tired" Darren replied immediately. He's been waiting for that offer ever since. However, Arumi and Puspa were even engrossed in talking using language that he did not understand.

“Tin, deliver Darren to the prepared room,” send Puspa to a waiter who happens to pass there.

The young lady named Titin nodded. Darren followed him immediately. While Arumi continued the conversation with Puspa, until he forgot to contact Edgar and told him that he had arrived in Indonesia. The two women chatted with a lot of discussion, until Autumn and Jenna came back from the store.

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After dinner, Arumi invites Autumn to talk on the second floor balcony. There he used to hang out with the late Ryanthi. It was inconceivable to Arumi that the scene would repeat itself with Autumn.

"How's Indonesia?" asked Arumi with a gentle smile.

"remarkable. I found a lot of new things here" said Autumn looking enthusiastic. His face looks so loose.

"So, are you coming home with me or do you want to stay?" ask Arumi again. "Your father asked me to come here. He wants you back soon. However, if it turns out you still want to be here then I allow it," he said again still with a soft-sounding tone.

"I like it here, but I like Paris a lot more" Autumn said, lapping her lips.

"Yes, especially if you tell me what I'm going to tell you," Arumi said, making Autumn curious. However, the girl did not dare to ask. There was a sense of shame and also misgivings that suddenly ambushed. While Arumi can catch it well. Immediately touched the back of the princess' hand. He tried to give her peace.

"A few days ago Fleur came home. The little girl is looking for you, Elle," said Arumi, who immediately made Autumn turn her eyes in disbelief.

"For what? I hope he doesn't behave badly in front of mom and dad" Autumn looked worried.

"Of course not, quite the opposite. She's a very sweet little girl. Fleur has reminded you of you when you were his age" explained Arumi. "I think he really wants to see you, Elle. Don't you want to end this hideout of yours?"

Autumn did not answer immediately. The girl's gaze was straight on the pitch of the night. A moment later, there was a small smile on his face. "Come, Ma. Sometimes I wish Ben would come here and take me back to France. But I don't think that's possible. Ben didn't even know where I was at the moment" Autumn then smiled bitterly.

"Do you think he really didn't know you were here?" Arumi looked at her beloved daughter.

"Eitherway. If Ben had known, would he have come here?" Autumn looked back at her mother.

"That's when you'll find out how much she misses you, Elle. I just hope, Benjamin is a persistent man. However, as far as I know, he used to call your father. Ben had also come to the house and talked to Edgar," said Arumi slowly, making flowers bloom in the heart of Autumn. His longing became increasingly for the owner of Benjamin Royce's charming smile.

Autumn took a deep breath. He felt the night wind, which was not as cold as the wind in autumn. "We'll miss moments like this, ma'am," said the girl slowly. "Should we take care of it?" he said again, glancing at his mother.

"Oh, sure. I'll get you your cell phone, honey," Arumi replied as she headed to the room where Autumn was staying. The room was once his favorite room.

As Arumi walks in to pick up the phone, Autumn stands on the balcony alone. His mind began to glare far into the city of Paris. The shadow of Benjamin's handsome face comforted his troubled heart. A moment later, the girl's gaze turned to the sedan car that had just entered the courtyard. Two men got out of the car. Autumn smiled again. "Hi, Uncle," he exclaimed from the balcony, making the two men who were none other than Keanu and Moedya immediately turn their heads. However, Moedya's gaze was not on Autumn, but on the face next to the girl.