The Sovereign of the Heart (Bern & Renata)

Chapter 44

Chequelek

Silent. There was no sound in the apartment when Bern got there. Fearing that something was wrong, Bern rushed to lock the door and pulled out the key and hid it in his pants pocket. After which he hurriedly walked into the room, wanting to check what Renata and his son were up to.

"Renata, Justin, you're on ....

"Shuutttt!"

Renata placed her index finger in front of her lips, giving Bern a code to avoid making any noise. He then pointed at Justin who had just fallen asleep after nearly half an hour of crying.

"Justin why are you crying?" bern felt guilty. He stepped slowly towards the bed then squatted there. "Justin why?"

"He's looking for you." Briefly Renata answered. "Thirty minutes later he cried. Also whining asking me to take her to school."

Silent.

"Are you satisfied, Bern?"

There is no lawfulness.

"Are you satisfied to treat us like prisoners?"

Both of Renata's eyes turned red. Really, he was completely confused by this man's line of thought. Renata thought after last night they talked from heart to heart this situation could be resolved well. Baby though. This morning when he opened his eyes, Bern had already left and locked the apartment door from the outside. Brutal, right? Very even.

"If you're in trouble with me please don't get Justin into it. Bracket me as you like, Bern. Please let Justin go. Let him enjoy his life like any other child. Don't even lock him up here like we're pet birds. We're human, Bern. We're not animals that you can just catch and then you're a snare in your gold cage. You understand what I'm saying?" renata said while shedding tears. Sad, and sorry. I don't know why Renata doesn't know.

"I don't think you guys are like that, Renata. You and Justin, I just want to take care of you. Really!" sahut Bern was upset to see Renata crying. Panic was evident in both eyes.

"Keep us?"

Renata chuckles. His hands moved wiping away the tears that flooded in his face.

"In what part can be considered safe if you just lock us in the apartment?" ryan asked for an explanation. She then took a breath, trying to control her crying voice so as not to disturb her son's sleep. "Bern, please. Let me and Justin get out of here. Okay?"

"No. No, Renata. I can't possibly let you guys defy the danger out there. What if someone wants to hurt you? I can't, Renata. You must always be under my watch!" sahut Bern was suddenly terrified. The shadow of Amora's body drenched in blood, also with her lover's body stiff and cold when just taken from the river made Bern's mind become chaotic. His breath became tight.

Why did Bern react to this? Is his psychic not being disturbed? Oh my God, what do I do now. What am I supposed to do?

Fearing that Bern's situation was getting worse, Renata immediately stepped down from the bed. After that he hugged Bern, pulling this man's head to fall on his chest.

"It's okay, it's okay. I'm here, you're not alone. Don't freak. Okay?" whispered Renata trying to calm down. Dielusnya full of feelings Bern arm is quite stocky.

"I don't want you and Justin to get fucked, Renata. It hurt so much to me. My chest is tight when I think about it" Bern said helplessly.

"Yes I know. Sorry for forcing you to let us get out of here."

"I didn't mean to be evil. I just want the best for you both. Really!"

Bern continued to let out his fear while continuing to hug Renata. He was actually conscious, very conscious. But fear and also the picture of the incident made Bern like lost sanity.

"Em, aren't you hungry?" renata asked trying to shift Bern's fear to something else.

Chief Bern looked up. He then nodded.

"I can't eat."

"Then?"

"Just want to eat your cooking" Bern admitted.

Renata chuckled softly. The mood of this man changed very quickly. After that Renata took Bern out of the room. Worried their conversation would disrupt Justin's sleep.

Like a love-drunk couple, Bern clasped Renata's hands tightly together. He was relieved because this woman could understand his fear-stricken feelings. Very similar to the way Amora calmed her first.

"So I just cooked for Justin, so there's only eggs and vegetables here. Do you want to eat any vegetables or do you want to cook another menu?" ask Renata after reaching the kitchen. He then turned his head when he did not hear Bern's reply. "You heard what I said, didn't you?"

"Look,"

"So what do you want to eat?"

"I will eat whatever you have prepared for me" replied Bern.

"If I prepared poison for you, would you eat it too?" seloroh Renata.

"Where did you get that belief?"

"From the feelings that arise in the heart."

Stunned Renata made by Bern. Not wanting her feelings to get longer, she tried to release her hand from the grasp of this man. But instead of escaping, Bern even pulled him into the arms. Although awkward, Renata tries to relax. This man's soul is being disturbed, as much as possible he should be able to follow what he wants.

"Renata, I'm really sorry for you. I'm sorry I locked you and Justin in this apartment. I promise this will only happen once. Please don't be angry?" bern said he tried to be airy by promising not to lock Renata and her son in this apartment again. Bern will be monitoring them in other ways.

"Whoever would be angry if treated like this for no apparent reason, Bern. But since you've apologized then I'll forgive you. I won't prolong this matter anymore. As long as you don't limit Justin's daily life, I won't get angry" Renata said as she rubbed Bern's back.

"I was too scared to remember what happened to Amora. I failed to protect her, so Amora disappeared. And I don't want that to happen until it repeats itself to you. You can understand how I feel, right?"

"Of course you can. Yes, now I have to cook. The worms in your stomach don't stop singing. They will cry if they are not fed immediately."

"You're really not angry anymore, are you?" ask Bern to make sure.

"No,"

"Really?"

"Yes, Bern. I'm not really mad at you anymore."

After confirming that Renata was no longer angry with him, Bern let go of his hand. He then stared deeply at Renata who was arranging the dishes on the table.

"So how, Bern. You want to eat this side dish or I'll cook the one you just cooked" Renata asked.

"As far as you go, Ren. I'm not picky about the food you're preparing," replied Bern. He then sat down, waiting for this woman to bring him some food.

Trying indifferently, Renata was calm while serving Bern. On a whim, he decided to ask her to talk about Amora. Renata is very curious about the love story of these two lovebirds until the separation makes Bern like lost sanity.

"Did you and Amora do things together?"

"Rarely. We spent more time at home" Bern replied. He smiled as Renata placed the food-filled plate before him. "Thank you,"

"Together." Renata then sat up with his chin up. "What are you doing at home?"

"much. We joked, teased each other, and many more. Although short, but our togetherness is very deep in my heart. Amora ... she's very special."

What's the matter? Why do I seem to be swept away by Bern's story? I'm definitely not Amora, but why do I feel that the woman Bern is telling me about? Brought atmosphere?

"Since my age, I have never had a relationship with a woman. But as soon as Amora came, I fell in love with her. His simple attitude, he said so softly, his beautiful face that did not make others tired of looking, all of it managed to get me out of my comfort zone. Amora is also a very obedient girl. He never said no to anything I said. Sweet, right?" bern said with a small smile as he told her about Amora.

"Sweet as hell" Renata said, smiling at Bern's story.

"That's why I chose to go abroad after she disappeared. All our wonderful memories make it hard to breathe."

"Until it's like that?"

Bern nodded. He put food in his mouth before speaking.

"Renata, take Justin to school tomorrow morning. But I won't let you just like that. My heart is not calm, afraid that someone might want to harm you. You don't mind, do you?"

"Can we really get out of here?" asked Renata with sparkling eyes.

"Come, but I'll keep coming to you. Whether it's at the store or at your parents' house. I need to make sure that you're both okay" Bern replied with a heavy heart allowing Justin and Renata to return home. He loved them, and was well aware that his actions were now completely wrong.

"That's okay, Bern. You are free to come anytime. After all, didn't you think Justin was like your own son?"

"Yes,"

"Yes it's okay. If you want me, I don't mind if Justin is brought to stay here either."

"Thank you,"

After that, no more conversations took place. Renata was very relieved because his decision to calm Bern managed to make this man realize that his actions were not right. Despite feeling relieved, Renata's heart still felt filled to think about the condition of this man. Bern's mentality isn't okay, Renata knows that.

What should I do to help Bern, huh? Pity him if no one accompanies him. He was afraid that he was desperate when his mind was filled with memories about Amora. Oh my, man,

***