The Sovereign of the Heart (Bern & Renata)

Bern 49's

“Dad, Mother. Where the hell you guys been? Why just go home now?” renata asked as he walked quickly to his parents. His face looks worried.

Max and Nandira looked at Renata with such a deep gaze. Deep down, there was a great fear and anxiety after having acknowledged the truth before Karl and Cio.

“Dad, Mother. What was? Why does your face look like a confused person? Something has happened?”

“Ren, where's Justin?” max asked to switch the conversation. His voice trembled slightly, afraid that the two men had taken his granddaughter away from this house.

“Justin is going out for a walk with his dad, Dad. Maybe soon they will be home,” replied Renata rather awkward when calling Bern as his father Justin in front of his parents.

“His Kingdom?” Max breathed. He tries to pretend not to know who the man who is the biological father of his granddaughter is. “Is he the man who spoke with Mom and Dad this afternoon?”

“Iya, Dad. Therehewas. His name is Bern, Bern Wufien Ma."

“Where do they go?”

“Em maybe to the playground or to the time zone. I definitely know what place Justin likes the most.”

Max nodded. Again he looked inwards at Renata.

“You're not coming?”

Renata shakes. He felt strange about the attitude of his parents. If usually the mother would immediately reog if she knew Justin was leaving with someone else, this time the commotion did not occur. Even the mother was silent and said nothing. It's weird, isn't it?

Curious about what happened, Renata decided to ask her father and mother. Their attitude was too awkward, making Renata feel uneasy.

“Dad, Mother. What's this really about? Why are you so weird?” cecar Renata while staring alternately at his parents.

“Nothing, baby. We are just a little exhausted,” replied Nandira forcing herself to smile.

“True nothing?”

Nandira nodded. After that she hugged Renata affectionately, feeling how much she was so afraid of losing this child.

Ren, please forgive me Mom and Dad. We were forced to lie to you because we couldn't afford to lose the real Renata. From Karl and Cio we finally found out that your name is Amora. Sorry, I'm so sorry. I didn't mean to keep you away from the Shin family. I'm just not ready to lose your twin brother. Later when you know this secret please don't hate us. We are helpless by circumstances. Really am.

As Renata was astonished by the attitude of her parents, a servant came to report that her son had come home. Soon the three of them went outside to greet the little boy.

In the car, Bern who was helping to remove the seatbelt on Justin's body just laughed when his son was endlessly chatting with the toy dinosaur he had just bought. After that, he picked her up and took her out of the car.

“Dad, are these dinosaurs friends with Koni and Gora?” justin asked while showing a look of a very curious face.

“Um seems to be yes. But I do not know for sure because they are not from different places,” replied Bern.

“Different?”

“Iya. Koni and Gora live in Grandma Zhu's house. While the dinosaur lived in the forest,”

“Tadi Koni and Gora told Justin to take them to play a lot, Dad. They said Grandma Zhu loves me very much,”

“Really?”

“Iya, Dad. Justin is not lying.”

“Ya already then sometime we play there again yes. But remember Dad's message not to get too close to the lake water. There's a monster there. Yes?” said Bern reminded his son who had almost fallen into a crocodile breeding lake. Could be bad if the crocodiles to eat it.

“It wasn't a monster, Dad. But the toothed doll,” Justin said seriously. “Zhu's grandmother said the toothed doll was her son. They are obedient and not naughty. So don't be afraid Dad?”

Renata, Max, and Nandira continued to watch the two men of different ages chatting while walking towards the entrance. The three patiently waited for Bern and Justin to arrive before them.

“Mother!” justin looked at the whereabouts of his mother. He immediately reached out his hand asking to be carried.

“Be careful,” Bern said as he handed Justin to Renata's sling. His hand moved rubbing the tops of his heads both.

How sweet they are.

“Pity for the son of his dinosaur, dear. Have they been taken to the doctor?” nandira asked her grandson. He tries to calmly face off against the man who is Renata's lover.

“Not yet, Grandma. The shop aunty said they were going to the hospital tomorrow morning. So,”

“Owh, yes it's okay. Wait for them to be healthy and Justin can take him home. Okay?”

“Oke, Granny.”

Renata smiled at Bern who kept stroking her hair. He was actually awkward, but powerless to resist this man's treatment for fear that his mood would change like yesterday. As a result Renata just quietly let it go even though he was well aware that since then the father's gaze continues to be on them.

“Young Master Bern, good night,” said Max decided to say hello.

Bern was a bit shocked when his father Renata suddenly greeted him. Soon he cleared his throat then turned to look at her.

“Goodnight back, Mr. Max,” Bern said politely. "Please call Bern. I'm not a young master anymore.x

“Oh, okay. Did my grandson bother you? He's been a little naughty lately,”

“Not at all, Sir. Justin is my son. So whatever she wants, I'll never feel bothered. Please don't hesitate,”

It was a bit clumsy when the conversation ended just like that. Max was not surprised when Bern mentioned that Justin was his son because Cio had told him that his grandson's biological father was this man.

“Bern, have you and Justin had dinner yet?” tanya Renata broke the awkwardness that was happening.

“Not yet, Ren. I hurriedly took her home for fear that she was exhausted on the road,” Bern replied in a very soft voice. Then he smiled. “Besok him school, right?”

“Yes tomorrow Justin goes to school as usual,”

“Can I drop you off?”

Renata was a little surprised to hear Bern's offer to take Justin to school.

“Justin is also my son, Renata. I have the right to participate in overseeing his education. Can ya?” wheeze Bern.

“Ya is yes. But you come not too late because tomorrow morning Justin there is an event at his school,” said Renata finally agreed to Bern's wishes. Just let. There is nothing wrong with Bern accompanying Justin to school.

Enthusiastically Bern nodded his head. He's very happy.

“Ekhmmm, because it's dinner time how about you eat with us, Bern. It's okay, right?” tanya Nandira offers an invitation to Bern. Nandira tries to act ordinary so that Renata does not become suspicious.

“It's okay, Mistress. Oh sorry, I forgot to greet you. Good evening, Mrs Nandira,” politely Bern greet Renata's mother.

“Good night back. Come in.”

Bern quickly took Justin from Renata's sling when he saw him having a little trouble walking, Justin was quite heavy, and Bern did not want Renata to be exhausted from carrying him.

“Thank you,” said Renata shirih.

“I'm more interested you thank me in another way, Renata,” Bern said on a whim. He now walks with Renata. Both of the women's parents walked in front of them.

“Means?”

“PR for you. Think tonight because tomorrow I will ask for the answer.”

Gluukk

Renata immediately gulped as Bern idly whispered beside the ear. His nape bristled as the roar of this man's breath hit the skin of his body.

Jesus, what the fuck is Bern. Why did he dare to tease me. My mom and dad are here. Hmmmm.

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