
"Tan, don't forget about 8 o'clock" Dani said, reminding her mother not to forget to attend the homeroom meeting this morning.
"OKAY. It's only 6 o'clock, Dan. Sit down first and eat quietly, "Ara replied, taking a sandwich and a glass of Dani's favorite chocolate milk.
"Oma's not down yet?"
"Oma there's a meeting at the Foundation. Half 6 o'clock was gone." Answer Ara. After serving fried rice made by aunt Yulia, the woman immediately prepared provisions for Dani to school.
"No, I just want some juice. The sandwich is not necessary, I am still full" said Dani refused when Ara put 2 slices of sandwich into the box. "With this cake alone, it looks good," pointed the boy at the orange cut of the cake on the plate.
"That's the carrot cake his name. Are you sure you like it? While carrot juice alone you refuse it," said Ara, he stood dumbstruck waiting for the child's instructions.
"Just put. From the looks of it I hope it doesn't disappoint," Ara pulled the corner of her lips, the carrot cake was made and it seemed like the boy knew. The woman is very grateful for the development of their relationship from day to day.
"Daddy?"
"Looks like your Daddy's bad luck. I don't know aunt hasn't been upstairs since,"
"Who said? I'm neat like this. I never had any bad luck, baby. Just a little late to get off" said the man who had just entered the dining room.
"Dad, I left first" said Dani who approached the father and then did a tos with his hands clenched.
"I had my own breakfast this morning?" adrian asked who immediately sat next to his wife who was standing and ready to serve him.
"How else, Mas's late coming down, Dani's in a hurry and Mommy's having a business. Sandwiches or fried rice?" asked the wife to offer breakfast.
"I want some fried rice, baby. But just a little. afraid of satiety," Ara scooped the fried rice into her husband's plate. Then he sat next to her.
"Today I went to Dani's school. You remember right? At 8" Ara asked her husband for permission.
"Just get off together, then. Let Ardi be picked up later," invite the husband because Dani's school is in line with his office.
"Online taxis are okay, Mom. I've been used to it that way," the woman refused because she didn't want to bother. He was always independent since he was a child.
"Big No! Depart with me or none at all Mrs Adrian. You're just gonna keep me from concentrating on the office if you prefer an online taxi" Adrian's eyes bully at the wife's words. He won't let his guard down again this time. Especially hearing what Tony said yesterday if Danang's men are scattered everywhere.
"Yes..."
"No!" adrian's finger moved to signal. Then cup! He stole a kiss from his wife's lips. "Bring now, I wait. Or do you want me to bathe, hemm," Adrian's eyes glanced to make the wife no longer want to argue and prefer to rush away.
"A powerful weapon apparently," the man murmured with a grin.
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After the student guardian meeting, Ara immediately called Ardi. He told his bodyguard to pick him up with the child. Today he wants to go home with Dani. Because the woman was planning to take him to lunch for a while while chatting of course.
An hour later Ara waited for Dani's return . The woman sat in the chair that the security guard gave her.
As the students scatter out, Ara's eyes watch over the class where Dani is. The woman waved her hand as they involuntarily looked at their eyes. And the boy approached the conjoined mother whom he called the aunt without hesitation now.
"Cong yet to come home?" dani asked as their distance was trimmed, as the boy walked over.
"Auntie is waiting for you. Come on," Ara's hand signaled to take the child along.
"There's a new donut shop on Adiarsa street. You go through it every day, don't you, we'll stop by for a second, okay?" take Ara to Adrian's boy.
"Oma's home, Om?" ask Dani when she's inside.
"Here, Young Master,"
"Let's buy Oma and Daddy a donut, too. How about it?" Ara persuaded him back because he had not received a definitive answer from Dani.
"Daddy doesn't like doughnuts," replied Dani flatly.
"Nonlike doesn't mean no joy, Dan. Daddy's gonna eat it anyway if he finds out who bought it is you. Because daddy loves you more than just thinking about his favorite, " said Ara reassuringly.
"really?" dani's face looked different. What was not very enthusiastic, now a little bright. Although he was eleven and twelve with his father. The men have minimal expression.
"Hemm.. We stopped by, okay?" answered a definite nod by the boy. Until it makes Ara sparkle. Hope the plan works this time.
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After ordering some donuts and drinks Ara invited Dani to stop for a moment at the tavern. With the reason that tomorrow is off, the woman invites to eat donuts while enjoying the beautiful atmosphere in the rooftop shop decorated with various plants to make cool and relaxed every eye that looks.
"Nake?"
"Lumayan Tan," replied Dani who had just bitten a little donut in her hand.
"For this aunt it's delicious. Aunty grew up in an orphanage until the age of 10. Good or bad food, aunty never distinguishes it. Because the mother of the parlour taught her not to distinguish food. As long as we can eat and be full we should already be grateful," Ara's eyes glazed over to tell her past. Then the woman drew her smile and devoured the original donut which was just sprinkled with sugar in her mouth.
"Sorry," the boy lowered his head, putting a doughnut on a plate in front of him.
"For what? Aunt just told me, Dan. Not to make you feel guilty. Aunty just wanted to say that the past was as sad as anything, when we could get through it meant we were great, hemm" Ara held the back of the boy's hand.
"Great aunt,"
"Dani can be a great kid too. Is there anything you want to tell Auntie? Like an aunt who thinks you're a friend by telling her aunty's past," she tried to convince the boy who seemed to be flirting with her.
"Maybe someone else's aunt, Dan. But now aunty has become part of your family. Mama Dani remains Andina's mom at all times. But aunt can be your friend, right?" Ara clasped expectantly at the boy in front of her.
Dani raised her head. "Friends only?"
"As far as you. Dani wants to assume anything is okay, as long as it's not the enemy" the woman unraveled her smile for a moment. "Life, aunt never wanted to find enemies,"
"okay! a friend". The boy clasped his hand and punched Ara's palm softly. Proof if that's their promise as friends. Ara looked up at the behavior of the child.
"I want to tell you something. All this time, I kept it to myself. And this hurt me a lot, Tan. But the aunt had to keep it to herself." the woman frowned, what a sensitive story it was.
"Can't you tell anyone?" the boy shook his head. "Omma? Daddy,"
"No! no one," Ara's shoulder sagged. His heart was curious and guessing by itself. Then the boy stretched out his little finger to tie the promise of what he was about to tell. I don't want Ara to follow him.
Dani seemed silent for a moment. Adjusting his breath, then his eyes closed like trying to remember something. And a moment later those eyes blinked open with a faint forced smile.
"In the night my mother left home. Actually, mom pushed me until I hit my head in the closet." The boy started the story. His eyes seemed to be reflecting the pain he had been harboring all this time.
"What?"