The Sovereign of the Heart (Bern & Renata)

Chapter 36

Because Justin continued to whine, Renata was forced to close the store early. He then contacted the driver, asking to pick up his car because he was going to ride in Bern's car.

“Aready?” bern asked as he flashed a smile at Renata who had just entered.

“Already.” Renata smiled back. He looked back, checking out what his son was doing. “Later there don't be naughty huh. Promise don't bother Dad. Okay?”

“Yes, Mother,” says Justin obediently.

“Don't be too hard on her, Ren. Justin is a kid. Let him enjoy all the games that exist,” Bern said while starting the car engine. “Children's time is a time that can't be repeated. Let Justin do what he wants. You've educated her very well, I'm sure she must know the rules.”

“Not a matter of knowing the rules or not. I just don't want Justin growing up to be a spoiled kid. Although childhood is the most special time, Justin must know that not all children have the same life as it seems. Many children his age are struggling with life, not to mention those with the disease. This should be applied early on in order for Justin to grow into a humble person.”

After saying that Renata looked over. Either just the feeling or how. He felt that Bern was placing himself as a father figure. Even so, he did not have the courage to just ask. Renata was afraid that it would offend this man.

How good it would be if Bern was really Justin's father. This life must be .. Jesus, Renata! What the hell are you thinking?

“Where do we want to go first?” bern asked as the car stopped at a red light. “Eat or to the rides play?”

“Eating Dad, eating. Stomach Justin hungry!” justin from the back seat.

“Eat? Alright. What does my son want to eat? The sushi? Or pizza?”

It looks like Justin is sticking a finger to his chin when thinking about what food to buy. Bern who saw the cuteness of the rearview mirror could not bear to not chuckle. His son is adorable. It was similar to Amora when she was thinking about something.

“Mother, eat what? Justin confused.”

Renata shut her mouth as she held back a laugh hearing Justin finally ask her. Though Renata was already worried that his son would immediately mention ice cream, it was not.

“What is Justin's favorite food?” bern asked.

“He likes all kinds of food. Especially ... ice cream,” replied Renata half-whispering when mentioning the word ice cream. She was afraid that Justin would hear her and then whined to ask to be bought.

“Hmmm, really exactly the same as his mother.”

Unknowingly Bern muttered. But a second later he gulped, only to remember that Renata was sitting next to him. Worried that this woman heard his murmur, Bern turned away in a soft humming manner. Something he only did while he was with Amora first.

After Cio brings the results of his DNA test with Justin, Bern suddenly turns into a very loving father. He didn't want to be away from his son, kept sticking like gum. Maybe because he knew there was an inner bond, Justin was the opposite. This three-year-old boy just had fun while spoiled to the man who is considered as his father. Anyway during their time at the flower shop they spent time to continue playing. Ignoring Renata who was quietly paying attention while putting on a look of astonishment.

"Dad, Justin's sleeping at Dad's tonight?" justin asked who suddenly wanted to sleep with his father. The boy's face looked clear, as if he wanted to tell his parents that he wanted to spend the night there.

"How, Ren. Are you gonna allow it?" bern asked Renata.

"Either Bern, I'm confused." Renata sighed. "I'm afraid that Justin will depend on you even more if you get too close. It will be very difficult for me and my parents if you want to build your own home. You understand what I mean, don't you?"

"Don't take the perception before you hear from my side, Ren. Okay, I really understand the difficulties that could be experienced by you guys. But on the other hand I don't mind if Justin really thinks of me as his father. Because in reality he is ... indeed ....

Bern's words paused. Suddenly his tongue felt faint when almost speechless. Renata who realized there was something strange with Bern's silence immediately looked at him closely. He was curious to continue, said this man.

"What's up, Bern?"

"Em is okay. I was just getting carried away by assuming that Justin was my own son" Bern replied.

"If you want to think of it that way I don't mind either. Even I'm happy because it means you're not bothered by Justin's fussiness!"

"I might be distracted by the fussiness of my own son, Ren. Because I ....

Renata laughs. Again, this man paused his words. Encouraged by the excitement that Renata was feeling, suddenly his hand moved to touch the hand of Bern who was holding the wheel.

"Don't hesitate to call Justin your son. You've got permission from me."

"really?"

Why is my heart beating so hard? This taste is exactly the same as the feeling I felt when I was with Amora first. When she said love to me, when she said she missed me, also when Amora said thank you for treating her so well. It really doesn't feel any different. Could this be a sign?

"And you're also free to take him away to play. As long as I don't cross the limits that I've applied for, then I will allow you to play until you're satisfied!" added Renata stated that he did not mind the assumption Bern who continued to refer to Justin as his son. It's a bit ambiguous, but yes. Renata doesn't want to think much. As long as he could see his son laughing happily, then Renata would not forbid.

"You're a really good mother, Renata. It's lucky that Justin was born from the womb of a woman like you!" bern said without hesitation to give a compliment. He then glanced towards Renata's hand that was still perched on top of his hand. "When do you want to hold my hand? I want to be held until the end of time."

As fast as lightning Renata pulled his hand back. His face reddened, ashamed that now Bern was laughing at him. Really stupid.

"Casual, don't be shy. Right, Justin?" bern asked his son for an opinion.

Justin who was busy watching other vehicles immediately advanced his body when asked. He looked at his father and mother in turn, then nodded his head without knowing what the father was saying.

Anxious about his son's attitude, Renata immediately kissed him on the cheek repeatedly. He then patted Bern's shoulder softly as this man asked for a kiss ration as well from him.

I just found out that Bern can brag, too. Geez, why do I feel so not karu-kuliran like this anyway. Bizarrely.

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