
After taking medicine and eating, Marvel finally fell asleep while hugging his piggy bank. Kevin then sat down on a chair, right next to Marvel's patient bed. He caressed her daughter's face. Implied guilt because he was so hard on Marvel. He just didn't want Marvel to grow up to be a weak and spoiled man. He wanted Marvel to grow up to be a brave and tough guy. Given his bad experiences in the past, losing both his parents at once in an accident.
Until finally tiredness settled on Kevin's body. And finally he fell asleep.
In his sleep, Kevin dreamed like being on a beach. He was sitting there alone, right on the beach. Then came a beautiful woman.
''Mas,'' the woman's greeting who is none other than Kania.
''Kania, are you here?'' asked Kevin who looked surprised when he saw Kania. Kania smiled and sat down next to her husband. Spoiled, Kania hugged Kevin's arm while leaning his head on his shoulder.
''Kania, I miss you so much. I miss a time like this. Miss this spoiled attitude and your smile.''
''I'm the same, too, Mom. I miss everything about us. Me, you and Marvel.''
''Are you happy?''
''Yes, I am happy here. You also have to be happy, including Marvel. You guys should be happy. I want to apologize to you, Mas. If I can't accompany you in caring for and also accompanying Marvel. Sorry if I made you bother with Marvel. Take care of him for me, Mas. Happy is he! he is our greatest treasure.''
''I must have taken care of him, baby. You don't have to worry.''
''Mas, learn to open your heart to another woman. You have to move on with your life, Mom. You can't live like this let alone Marvel who still needs a mother figure.''
''Kania, I could do that. You are not replaceable!"
"Mas, keep me in the depths of your heart. Keep all our wonderful memories together. Keep it all in a memory box and then lock the meeting because the memory will never be lost until anytime. Don't be selfish, Mom. Think about Marvel's feelings. Learn to open your heart, Mom. I'm very happy here so you should be happy too.''
''I'm not sure they'll love Marvel. I don't want Marvel to get hurt if he has a mom besides you. I'm afraid they don't love Marvel but only love what I have.''
''Mom, open your heart. Marvel has shown it.''
''What do you mean, Kania?''
''Look that way!" kania said while pointing to the right side of the waterfront. Kevin followed Kania's direction. Marvel and Keira are playing in the sand. Then the two play a chase on the beach. Even Keira cheerfully and happily, was pounding on Marvel's back while running around. They both look very close and love each other. Cheerful and happy, that is what is implied from the faces of both, especially Marvel.
''Keira? what do you mean Kania?'' Kevin looked at the two from a distance. But when Kevin turned his head, Kania was gone.
''Kania, where are you? what do you mean Kania?'' asked Kevin in confusion. He then got up from his seat and shouted to Kania.
''Canary! Kania! Kana!"
Kevin woke up from his sleep. He rubbed his face with both hands. Kevin then went to the toiler and washed his face with water. While looking in the mirror, he tried to recall the dream that had just come to him.
''What does Kania mean? and why is there him and Marvel in my dreams?'' muttered Kevin.
''Aunt Keira!" marvel's voice sent Kevin out of the toilet.
''Marvel, what's up?'' asked Kevin worriedly.
''I dream, pah.''
''What dream are you?''
''I dream of Aunt Keira getting angry and leaving because I don't want to be my rented mama. Just like a few days ago. When I asked her for a birthday present.''
''What kind of birthday gift did you ask him?''
''I want my aunt to be my wife and mother but Aunt Keira won't agree to it. That's what disappointed me and I went on a hunger strike. I'm disappointed! I think Aunt Keira only likes young men and singles, not like a father who already has children. I was mad at him but when my aunt came to see me, I was so happy.''
''It turns out Marvel like this is just thinking about Keira's words? what doctrine was given to my son, until he was like this.'' Kevin muttered in his heart.
''Ah, she has a name. Why is it so hard to say his name?'' marvel protested with annoyance.
''Well, her name is Aunt Keira. Already right?''
''Why doesn't papa like him?''
''Yes, because your mother is the best in the world. He's the most perfect so don't ask me anything more. Papa doesn't want us to argue.'' Kevin then kissed his son.
''Oh yeah, I'm going to the office for a minute. Let Mbak Rima here first yes, papa will call him. Papa cleans the body at home. Papa will be here again.''
''Yes, pah. I'm used to it myself.'' Answer Marvel. Hearing his son's words, Kevin could only fall silent and endure his guilt.
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After returning home from the hospital, Keira immediately headed for her brother's house. It looks like Kenny and Cindy are still busy arranging the room because on that day some of the household furniture they ordered, has come.
''Everyone's afternoon!" greet Keira with her cheerful face.
''Where have you been, Kei?''
''From the hospital.''
''Who is sick, Kei?'' ask Mr. Ammar.
''Oh that's Keira's student, Dad. Coincidentally, Kei met his parents after running out of the mini market. It will be, Kei ngikul.''
''Oh that way, I think Johan or Laras.''
''No, Dad. Oh yeah I've brought snacks for us later. To stay up!" keira said while showing a plastic bag containing various snacks and drinks.
''Oh my goodness, Kei. Are you bothering anyway?'' sahut Cindy's.
''Yes, no, Ma'am. Yes let our night be exciting. Cook it and sit down. Miss Cindy and Kenny deg-degan, right? it's very close.''
''I'm the deg-degan, Kei. I'm afraid I'm wrong at the time, '' said Kenny.
''Keep your wedding ceremony how's the concept?''
''We're simple, Kei. Later I want his jib qobulnya in our old house. Continue to make a reception as well as a small thanksgiving in our new home. Some of the time it's gone, why just ask? basic sister cuek.'' Kenny said while tidying up some vases.
''Hehehe yes sorry, Brother. I'm going to be busy. Sorry, Miss Cindy.''
''Just relax, Kei. We can both handle it anyway. You are also busy with your studies. How do you teach there? you like?''
''Love it, Ma'am. Especially playing with the kids, I feel young again. And feel like kids again. Oh yes after this Miss Cindy want to continue or stop?''
''Seems advanced, Kei. After all, noon has also come home so it can still take care of Dad. If the office work, it's definitely home at night.''
''Thank you Ma'am, Ma'am would help me and Kenny's sister take care of Daddy.''
''There's no need to thank me, Kei. Dad is also my dad too, isn't Dad?''
''Yes, Cindy. I'm so happy to have you three.'' Mr. Ammar said with a happy smile.
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