Virally

92. Meeting with aunt Melinda (Mama Ken)

...I just need to learn...

...Yeah, that's it...

...That easy?...

...yeah, that's easy...

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The sunlight had not warmed when I arrived at the Citra Nusa hotel lobby. The clock on the lobby wall shows at 07:05, It doesn't take long. A middle-aged woman in a white blazer approached.

She was fair-skinned and smooth, her smile welcoming in the lobby. Aunt Melinda, once reflected the appearance of a dermatologist from a beauty clinic.

"Simply, the child is covered with the appearance of my skin" a whispered heart saw the appearance of the woman who gave birth to a Kenzo.

"Tante happy Orchid can take the time to come. Ken said, Orchids have been busy lately" said Ken's mother after hugging and embracing me. A friendly welcome that made some people in the lobby look at us full of interest.

"Yes aunty, Someone has to do Orchid," answered me although actually on the other hand there is a question in the heart, because Ken tells my busyness to his mother.

"Oh yeah? let's have breakfast first. Seminar will start at 09:00," mama Ken patted gently on the shoulder.

It's a good thing I wear high heel shoes because Ken's mom uses them. At least our height is not much different. Being around a beautiful woman, no matter how old she is sometimes touches my confidence.

Netra I glanced at the banner in the lobby. Notification of the seminar in the hotel meeting room, Nara source turns out to be Ken's mom.

After taking breakfast, Aunt Melinda ordered to sit not far from the park. The view of green grass slapping with well-kept flower plants. It is refreshing and suitable for conversation.

Aunt Melinda made small talk for a while then she started discussing the main points of our trial.

"Anggrek, Ken told his papa about your proposal. Papa Ken of course agreed to Ken's decision, especially now that his condition is getting better,"

"Yes, Aunt Ken told Orchid yesterday about the condition of his father,"

"Tante already suspected he must be impatient to tell you. Orchids, how long have you known each other intensely?" asked Aunt Melinda while picking up the avocado cut on the plate. She had breakfast whole wheat bread with slice cheese and half-cooked eggs, avocado slices as well as tomato slices.

"We've known him for a long time from college. It's just getting to know each other closely, not until this year, Auntie," I replied while sipping oxtail soup sauce.

Different menu with aunt Melinda, One of the hotel too anyway, Why the breakfast menu there is oxtail soup. Do you know how it smells? Tickling sense of smell and taste.

I'm trying to be encouraging because I feel like this breakfast menu choice is heavier than Ken's mom.

"If aunt can judge. You don't know Ken's personality yet. Do you think aunty is wrong to think so?" ask aunt Melinda.

"Not entirely wrong nor is it entirely right. There are a few things that start to reflect Ken's personality a little bit," I said straightforwardly because aunt Melinda started the conversation with a good tone of voice without any intention of cornering.

"50:50, his name just started a dating commitment huh, Nggrek. A little bit for sure we start to learn the character of our partner,"

"Truely aunty, in communication and frequency of meetings. There are some things that reveal the personality side of the people closest to us," I explained.

I could speak straightforwardly with Ken's mom because she looked 'welcome'. Unlike the first meeting with Mama Bian, my heart was like a rollercoaster.

"What do you think Kenzo Arta Saputra is like?" aunt Melinda asked as she looked at me curiously.

"Tante, Orchids have heard the term obsessive compulsive personality disorder or OCPD. People with the condition have very perfectionist personalities and are obsessed with perfection in all aspects of their lives. He feels that his way of doing things is the most right and contrary to others who have different ways,"

I paused for a moment and added, "Figures understand they have to go through a psychiatrist's diagnosis to determine. Only here do Orchids feel Ken has such a characteristic picture,"

Silence only sounds clinking sound of spoons, knives, forks clashing with plates. Aunt Melinda did not display any expression with my long explanation, other than enjoying her breakfast.

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We finished our breakfast and the restaurant staff set the table. Now there's a glass of chocolate and coffee that's starting to cool down.

"Yes, you're right Kenzo is a perfectionist. For OCPD, Aunt cannot provide certainty because it must pass the examination first to get valid information. Is, Orchid feeling annoyed by Ken's nature?"

"They learned to adapt exactly" answered me, who was greeted with a little laugh by Aunt Melinda.

"You knew? even aunts are sometimes dizzy by perfectionists, Ken." Aunt Melinda said with a crisp laugh. I can't stop laughing either.

"Yes, Aunt especially yesterday when she was tired because it was new from out of town. Ken's been poking me with a lot of questions. The head felt like it was going to explode hearing him," aunty Melinda responded with her laugh back. He seemed funny to hear my story.

Ah well I said that. "Head is about to explode, don't you silence him with a kiss to stop his chatter. Aggressive action for a girl, "my inner recalls yesterday's incident.

"Yes, Orchid turns out you can catch one of Kenzo's main characters. Something that becomes both an advantage and a weakness in him," explained aunt Melinda.

"That's what aunt wants to talk about. There is an aunt and om influence as Ken's parents for that trait. When Ken was a year old, Aunt was taking a specialist. Papa Ken is just starting his career. He had not been into politics at the time. We were both busy," both of Melinda's netra aunts glared far ahead.

Little Ken is usually entrusted to his grandparents. There's a baby sitter who helps with Ken's surveillance at his grandparents' house.

At that time Aunt Melinda was still busy in college to take specialists, while Papa Ken had not yet jumped into politics. He just built his car buying and selling business, he does not have a large showroom like today.

As a Mother, there is an instinct in Aunt Melinda so that her child grows up like other children, Although both orts are busy working.

Good instincts are then enveloped in the ego in order in addition to growing well. Accompanied by achievements that surpass those of other children. Aunt Melinda disciplines Ken more than what he should do for toddlers.

Little Ken is required to always be able to and quickly from other children. Faster reading, writing has the ability to play musical instruments. A lot of things that even Aunt Melinda just realized now. All excessive for a child who has not even five years old.

Praise for her readiness as a mother who still has a career and good academic performance. Making aunt Melinda complacent, Ambition to make little Ken perfect. His ambition is not Ken's.

Sometimes Aunt Melinda feels guilty for not paying attention. To show his affection, He showered Ken with many gifts.

On the other hand involuntarily punishment when Ken doesn't succeed as he wishes, creates Ken's fear in him.

Aunt Melinda increasingly demands Ken behave more than his age, when Ken was 6 years old. Riska was born two years later, Raisa was born. Ken had two younger siblings when he was 8 years old.

Ken can't be spoiled, ask for attention, must yield to his two younger siblings. He must be an achiever and class champion in order to be a role model for Raisa and Riska. Ken must also always appear neat and handsome, reflecting who his parents are.

Kenzo Arta Saputra is required to be perfect in every way. He must always look neat, clean, brilliant school performance, All things about him in demand for no gaps.

All to fulfill the wishes of aunt Melinda. Her ambition is personal so that her child grows up perfectly. Aunt Melinda only realized when Kenzo started her teens.

Kenzo becomes a teenager who is always afraid of appearing wrong, Gap. Small things that do not fit your wishes easily make him stressed. This is now the turning point for Aunt Melinda.

Aunt Melinda begins to loosen things up on Kenzo and her papa embraces Ken. They realize that what is considered good is not always good.

Slowly Kenzo's excessive anxiety is reduced. At the age of Kenzo today, Aunt Melinda sees her having a hard time expressing and revealing her taste. When you like someone, just like Aunt Melinda did. Plied with gifts.

Being with Cahya is an anxiety for aunt Melinda and husband. They know Cahya knows how to take advantage of Ken's weakness, he enjoys Kenzo's gifts. Asking for more and more, Until when Kenzo started the venture. He realized something was wrong.

The breakup of Kenzo and Cahya was a relief for Kenzo's parents. Since then Kenzo has only been close to women. For how many months he had brought a girl to his family.

"Tante hope you understand and fully understand Ken, When you see Orchid lunch at home. Aunty knew the clothes used were Kenzo's choice, Orchid's style of dressing was more casual. During the consultation I've never seen you wear a girly outfit," said aunt Melinda, ending the story about Kenzo.

"Actually Orchids also occasionally appear girly but indeed at certain moments. It feels complicated for the work of Orchids that demand a lot of movement," explained me who was greeted nods agree aunt Melinda.

"Yes we're the same, like something practical. I hope what I did was a lesson. Sometimes ambition can be positive but it can reverse course to negative. Use on the right portion," said aunt Melinda.

"Good aunt, thank you for sharing," I said sincerely.

"Yes, Kenzo really likes you. Auntie knows it, Oh. Orchids are already almost half nine. Aunty should go to the committee in the meeting room first. The preparation for the event will begin soon. Moga soon we can meet again yes," he saw the watch and then spent his cooling chocolate drink.

"Good aunt, good luck,"

"Together Orchids, Auntie is happy to talk to you. We usually meet in a room for a consultation. Who would have thought you'd be a aunt's daughter-in-law,"

I smiled in response. It was totally unexpected. We split up when we walked out the door.

If I'm with Bian, I have to figure out the family background from behind the scenes. With Kenzo all easy to get, it's easier to behave and overcome problems when you know the terrain, right?

I found out why he didn't say love and love, because for him one serious act of commitment represents a million words.

I found out why he showered me with presents. A childhood habit when affection is realized with many gifts.

I figured out why she demanded my perfect look, 'cause that's what she did as a kid.

I just need to adapt to everything Kenzo does because he's not the Adicolor that sets me free but takes advantage of the love that exists.

He was not a Bian who loved me with all my feelings and words. The obstacles and Bian's family were not easy to reach, too far along the social level between us.

This time I played logic, invoking the feeling of being present. I just need to learn to love Kenzo Arta Saputra. Against the heart to be with Bian Prasetya.

Wouldn't it be easier to be in an environment that accepts us with open arms? rather than a full-conditioned environment to accept us.

Because love is not between me and you, when life goes on. There is a family that will be present in the fabric of our lives together.

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