The Sovereign of the Heart (Bern & Renata)

Chapter 8

While carrying Justin's equipment, Renata continued to run after his son who would not shut up. Though Renata had reminded him not to run, but still Justin did. As a result, now Renata is bothered by himself. Hmmmm.

“Justin, let's get here quickly. Don't run around like that, son. You will fall!” renata exclaimed with a grim grimace watching his son who was running very fast.

Fearing her son's fall, Renata placed all the luggage on the waiting chair and walked quickly to her son dancing behind a man's body. Honestly, Justin's attitude today actually invites one strange suspicion in Renata. After this morning whining and not letting him out of the room, suddenly Justin so unwilling to obey his words. Ever since getting out of the car, his son just kept making him feel overwhelmed. Starting from running to and fro, disturbing girls, and even now dancing behind someone he does not know. Though Renata knew Justin was always uncomfortable every time he met a stranger. But now? I don't know, Renata's confused.

“Amora,” ….

Faintly Renata was like hearing a muttering sound as he passed beside the man who was silently daydreaming. But since they don't know each other, Renata is indifferent. He then caught Justin who was preparing to go on the run again.

“Because of you yes. Basic handyman blur,” Renata scolding while hugging Justin tightly. In his kiss full of affection his son's cheeks that look so happy. “Are you so happy after making Mom run around here and there, hem?”

“Very happy, Mom. Justin is very happy,” shouted Justin with a frenzy. She then giggled loudly as the mother tickled her waist.

Ha's? Mammy? So Amora's married?

Shocked at what he heard, Bern immediately turned to face behind. He was stunned to see the woman who was so similar to Amora crouching while clutching the boy whose hair had made Bern feel anxious.

“Mother, who is this Uncle? Why is he glaring at us? I got scared,” whispered Justin then hid the face in the recess of his mother's neck.

Soon Renata turned to the direction Justin was referring to. Both of his eyebrows furrowed, astonished to see the attitude of the man who had been muttering was unclear. Feeling uncomfortable, Renata decides to take Justin away from there. He did not want the presence of this man to disturb the happiness of his son.

“T-wait!”

I don't know what Bern did. He reflexively prevented this woman from leaving. Although he knew that his attitude would be considered presumptuous, Bern ventured to approach this woman and then tried to talk to her.

“Sorry, Sir. I don't know who you are. And my son, you scared him!” renata said without stale bases. But he still spoke in polite language. Renata was afraid of offending this man.

“Nona, sorry. I have absolutely no intention of doing anything bad to you or scaring your son. But may I know your name? I know this is very presumptuous because we don't know each other, but please. Just once please tell me your name. After that, I promise I won't bother you anymore. Okay?” sahut Bern immediately conveyed his purpose. He pretended not to see when the boy stole a glance at him.

“For what do you know my name, sir? We are not that close to knowing each other's names,” asked Renata increasingly uncomfortable about this man's request. Luckily the atmosphere in the cinema hallway is still crowded. Otherwise, Renata would have immediately shouted for help from the security mall. She was afraid that this man would do something bad to her. Really am.

“Nona, my name is Bern, Bern Wufien Ma. The reason why I asked your name is because your face is very similar to my lover's. So please tell me what your name is. That'sthat's all. Pleasee,” ….

Maybe for people who have known Bern, they will be amazed to see him pleading with others. Moreover, this other person is a stranger who is the first time in his jump. But because of Bern's great curiosity, he no longer cared about his pride. One of the most important things. Bern wanted to see if this woman was Amora or not.

For a while Renata just kept silent without being able to say anything after knowing the purpose of this man wanting to know his name. If asked seriously, he is actually very uncomfortable if he has to answer. But Renata felt sorry after knowing that his face was considered similar to the face of the man's lover. And it would be outrageous if Renata chose silence instead of telling him. Hmmmm.

“Nona, I beg you. Please let me know who ….

“Renata.” Pause for a moment. “My name is Renata Goh. And this is my son, his name is Justin. Excuse me.”

As soon as he mentioned his name, Renata hurriedly left from before the man. He even forgot his possessions that were still lying on the chair. Renata was too scared to go back there and take it. So decide to let the driver do it later.

However, it seems like good destiny is not siding with Renata tonight. When he was in the elevator to the ground floor, Renata only realized that his phone was left behind along with the goods. He then mend*sah slowly, confused about how to contact the driver if the phone is not there.

God, should I go back there again? What if the man still hasn't left? I'm afraid, God. I'm not comfortable ….

“Mother, Mother why? Sad ya?”

“Tida darling, I'm not sad. Mom just panicked because all our stuff is left on the top floor,” said Renata while kissing Justin's forehead. He tried to smile so that his son would not worry anymore.

“Then let's go there again, Mom. Justin is still watching."

If only in the elevator there was no one else, Renata would have laughed at the babbling of his son who said he was still strong watching with the condition of the eyes that had been drowsy. How adorable.

“Yes we've been back there, but not watching. Justin must be tired after running around here and there? That's why it's sleepy now. Is Mom right?”

Justin nodded his head. After that he hugged his mother again, lay his head on his shoulders while trying to keep his eyes from being closed. However, the boy was still a boy who was never in sync with what he thought. Just as the elevator doors opened, Justin's eyes closed. Renata who heard the sound of her son's snorting breath just smiled. He moved to another elevator and then pressed the button to go upstairs. With a pounding heart, Renata waited for when this elevator would arrive. And ….

Ting

Door opens. Silent. Renata was silent a thousand languages as soon as he saw what was before him. The man who claimed to be named Bern is currently standing in front of the elevator door while carrying all his belongings.

“Nona Renata, you left your stuff on top,” Bern said as he stared fixedly at Renata. He then handed over all the belongings of this woman. “I was trying to find you out. Sorry if my actions made you feel uncomfortable. I just want to help deliver this stuff.”

“T-thank you.” Steady Renata talk. He took all his things from Bern. But as one of his hands was holding Justin, some of the items fell to the floor. Renata difficulty.

“Can I help?”

Bern offered to help. And honestly, he really hoped Renata would answer yes.

“But this will trouble you,” said Renata helplessly.

“My hands are empty. You just have to tell me what to do,” said Bern while sighing with relief.

“Umm .. can you please help me carry my son? I need to call the driver to pick us up here.”

“Good.”

Carefully Bern took Justin from Renata's embrace. After that he pressed the button towards the bottom floor. While waiting for Renata to finish contacting his driver, Bern quietly glanced towards the elevator wall. Really, this woman is really very similar to Amora. There was absolutely nothing to throw away, except for his name and smooth white skin with no scars left behind.

“How old is Justin?” bern asked shortly after they got out of the elevator.

“Three years,” replied Renata. “And new will even be about one month away.”

Deg deg deg

What the fuck? Why is the time so close to what happened to Amora?

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