The Sovereign of the Heart (Bern & Renata)

Chapter 26

Renata's eyes really couldn't be shut even though he had been lying down since three hours ago. After Justin managed to calm down in Bern's hands, the man invited him to immediately rest in the room. Now Renata and Justin are on Bern's bed, and the owner chooses to sleep on the couch. Actually, Renata had offered to change places because he could not bear to see Bern who was sick, but the man refused with a slightly strange reason. Bern said a man should give up for his woman. Simple indeed, but the answer was successful to make Renata can not sleep. He feels strange about himself.

I'm exactly why. Why do I always feel that Bern's words are no stranger to my ears. What the hell's going on?

Bern who also could not sleep ventured down from the sofa and then walked to the bed. Due to the room light being deliberately turned off, he had no idea that Renata was still awake. Honestly, since Justin called him the father of Bern feelings become unsettled. His mind could not stop counting the days since he spent the night with Amora, and Justin's new age would be three years a month away. Is it wrong for Bern to think that Justin is his real son? As for Renata, she is Amora who somehow gets to change her name to someone else. Could something have happened when the accident took away their happiness? I don't know, Bern is confused.

"You can't sleep?"

Bern almost swore harshly when Renata suddenly spoke. Realizing that his attitude had been very impudent, Bern intended to apologize to this woman. However, his intention stopped when Renata made a move to keep himself quiet.

"Justin's ears are very sensitive, Bern. If we want to talk, we better get out. I'm afraid he wakes up and cries again like this afternoon" Renata said half in a whisper. He then got up slowly, trying to make as light a move as possible so as not to disturb his son's rest.

"All right,"

Still carrying an infusion pole, Bern stepped out of the room. He then waited patiently for Renata while occasionally letting out a long sigh.

"Why haven't you slept? Not comfortable on the couch or because you need something?" rennata asked as she closed the door. The tail of his eyes looked at Bern closely. This guy seems nervous.

"Not both, Ren," Bern replied honestly. "But there's something else that keeps me from sleeping."

"What's that?"

"Someone who looks like you. Amora Shin's."

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Shin Amora? Have I ever heard this name before? Why not a stranger?

"I'm sorry if this makes you feel uncomfortable, but I really can't help but ask you. Please don't be mad, will you?" bern said expectantly. He could no longer hold back his curiosity.

"Please. I'm also a little curious about your love story with this woman named Amora Shin" Renata said with a faint smile.

Before speaking, Bern invited Renata to sit down. His head was a little dizzy because his condition had not fully recovered.

"Renata, have you ever had an accident before?" bern began to find out.

"Yes, I've experienced it." Renata answered honestly. "Three years ago when I moved here, the car that picked me up had a brake problem. Then we fell into the river. Fortunately I survived because my hand was accidentally caught in the tree root."

Silent. Bern was silent like a fool. But because he did not want to make Renata feel uncomfortable, as soon as possible Bern put on a normal look as usual. He then continued to ask.

"The events you've been through are exactly the same as what happened to my lover. My sister and boyfriend were in the same car when the accident happened. Since my sister was wearing a seatbelt, she could easily be saved. While my lover, through a few days his body has just been found. He died in that accident!"

"Ren, do you have a twin brother?"

"No. I was the only child in my family. Because of an accident, the doctor told her that she could no longer conceive after giving birth to me" Renata replied. He then ventured to grip Bern's hand that was not attached to the infusion. "Bern, I'm so sorry for what happened to your lover. Now I understand why at that time you immediately assumed that I was Amora. I don't know how similar our faces are until you can think of me like that, but I obviously don't have a twin. Maybe we just accidentally looked the same. Coincidence like this can happen, right?"

"I really don't like anyone to think that Amora is dead. Deep down, Amora is still alive. He didn't die, just stranded somewhere far away. Please don't talk like that again, Ren. I can't accept,"

Iba, Renata suddenly hugged Bern. He then rubbed his back slowly, trying to sense how this man felt so deeply that it rejected Amora's death. What a sweet love. If Renata could be loved so deeply, she would definitely be the happiest woman on earth.

This hug, how could it feel the same as when Amora hugged you? Renata, who are you? Your face, your voice, even your arms make my heart wobble. Please don't treat me like this. I don't want to make Amora sad by thinking that I've cheated. I don't want to be like that.

"Bern, there are times when we can't accept the destiny God gave us. But if you hold too tightly to the shadow of Amora, her path to heaven will be darkened. Just ikhlaskan. Let Amora calm down in her place. I'm sorry, I didn't mean to interfere in this. But I just want to remind you that life will continue even though Amora is no longer by your side. To forget does not mean to forget. You can still take good care of your love. You understand what I mean, don't you?" said Renata patiently advising Bern. He pityes if this man continues to be shackled by a sense of unwillingness towards the death of his lover.

"Are you willing to be his successor?"

"Huh?"

Renata gasped in shock at Bern's question. He did not expect that this man would question like that.

"It's hard to answer, isn't it? Just like me it's hard to let go of Amora." Bern sighed. He smiled, bitter. "Your face is very similar to her, and I was hoping that you were her. But after you told me that you didn't have a twin, I immediately realized that you guys were different people. You're not my Amora!"

"If I was willing to replace him, what would you do?"

This time it was Bern's turn to gasp in shock at Renata's words. Immediately he broke down this woman's embrace and looked at her fixedly.

"I don't know if it's the right decision or not. But seeing Justin being so clingy to you, I thought about marrying you. And I really mean this word. I'm not kidding" Renata said without hesitation, offering Bern a wedding. Let her be considered a shameless woman, Renata doesn't care. As long as it can make his son's mental state improve, Renata is willing to do anything.

For a moment Bern's mind had lost control. She was shocked when Renata offered to marry her.

"Don't answer now, Bern. It just wants me, you don't feel burdened. I was too worried to think about Justin. Can you please understand me?"

"Ren, we're both adults. I can understand your situation very well. Maybe if I were in your position, I would do the same as you did just now. So don't feel discouraged. If you need me to calm Justin down, you can call me anytime. Okay?" sahut Bern.

"Thank you for understanding my situation, Bern. You're so nice,"

"Together, Ren. Don't be shy."

After that Bern and Renata continued to talk. They exchanged stories, until they unconsciously slept while holding hands. Meanwhile, Justin who was asleep in the room seemed to display a small smile. His face looked peaceful, as if he was dreaming of something sweet. Might as well.

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