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Since Harsa's confession a few days ago, Widya has been daydreaming lately. He has not been able to open his heart to anyone. Although Nathan died two years ago, the man's position is still the highest occupying the throne of Widya's heart.
Like tonight, Mother Arini who delivered a glass of milk for the child, did not find Widya in the room. The middle-aged woman stepped her feet towards the open balcony door. Sure enough, there Widya stood as if thinking about something.
“Mother cariin, it turns out you're here, after all, son?" said Arini took a position next to Widya.
Hearing the voice of the Mother, Widya also turned her head. “Eh, Mother. What's up, Bund?” ask Widya. The girl was wearing lilac-colored satin pajamas. Long black hair allowed to break down making a move because of the wind.
“Mother bring warm milk for you to drink before bed.” Arini offered a glass of milk to Widya while watching the look on the child's face.
“Udahrarajin how many times anyway, Bun, do not bother. Later Widya down to make her own,” said Widya is not tasty. The girl grabbed the milk and drank it. It would be unethical if he kept ignoring his mother's orders.
After spending it, Widya put the glass on a minimalist table on the balcony. The girl returned pensive. His eyes glanced blankly forward. Look at the night sky without stars. That made Arini who had not left from there speak up.
“Honey, is there a problem in the office?” arini asked quietly while stroking her daughter's back. He was afraid something would happen to his son that he did not know. Just two years ago since losing Nathan, Widya desperately wants to kill herself without her knowledge due to the depression she suffered. That's what makes Arini so nervous.
“No, Bund,” Widya replied while shaking her head. He didn't want to make his mother worry.
“Mother cannot be lied to, dear. These few days, you notice you often daydream after returning from work,” said Arini staring at Widya. “Widya .. Mother knows that you are craving something again. Please, son, if you don't mind, try to slow down with mom. Who knows, you can help,” added Arini while holding both shoulders.
Her mother's words made Widya a dilemma. On the one hand, he wanted to confide to his mother about the turmoil of his heart problems. But on the other hand, he is also unable if the expression of Harsa's feelings towards him is known by Arini.
Widya looked up at the sad eyes of the middle-aged woman who had given birth to her. Mother who is always there for herself both in happy and sad times, who is always attentive and supportive of her steps. After thinking for a long time, Widya also began to dare to express what is awkward in her heart and mind lately.
Arini silently heard every explanation that came out of her son's lips. Until he was finally asked for an opinion, then the middle-aged woman opened her voice.
“If according to mother, Harsa is kind and considerate. Mother knows Harsa not one month, two months, but since you were friends in High School. From there, the mother knows very well the character of each of your friends, especially Harsa,
“What Harsa revealed did not hurt. It's natural that all this time he kept a deep sense for you all this time. In fact, when you were still in a relationship with Nathan, Harsa was heartened to let you go. He thought it was all for your happiness that he never gave you. Harsa was willing to make up for what she used to do to you, by seeing you happy with Nathan,
Mother Arini looked at her son while holding both hands Widya. “You know, baby, there is a term that says that the highest level of loving someone is letting go and letting go. Same with Harsa. Because of his love for you, he was willing to let you go for Nathan, because your happiness is his happiness too. Most importantly for him, just seeing you smile.”
“Mother knows where if during Widya's relationship with Nathan, Harsa still loves Widya?” widya asked to look at the mother.
Mother Arini invited Widya to sit on a chair on the balcony of her son's room. Both are separated minimalist table as a divider. Sit facing each other.
The middle-aged woman who had given birth to Widya also smiled. “Mother has also been young, dear. It is easy to know a person by his attitude and behavior. Of course, all this time you are not sensitive to the attention of Harsa?” ask Mother Arini to look at her daughter.
Widya shakes. Mother Arini smiled with her response. “Low, anyway, if you are not sensitive. Because as a man, Harsa also does not want to be too obvious to show his attention to you.”
Yes, as long as Widya established a close relationship with Nathan, Harsa secretly paid attention to Widya. With an alibi as a friend, Harsa comforts and accompanies Widya while Nathan is busy with affairs in Singapore. Seeing the attitude of Harsa who cares deeply for her daughter, Arini also captures if the man who once made her daughter fall in love and heartbroken, now secretly put feelings back towards her daughter. Arini could catch on if every look Harsa had on Widya implied a sincere feeling.
Mother Arini looked the other way. “Until finally fate says another. Nathan, whom you love so much, returns to the bosom of the Creator. Even to this day, you know that you still love Nathan very much,
“But all you need to know, honey, life is moving forward. Not just because of too much love for Nathan, making you close the door of your heart to someone, including Harsa. Indeed, a few years ago, Harsa hurt you. Mommy understands. It's natural that you're still teenagers who are still in school. So the burning soul in the chest is not in line with attitude and behavior. However, behind it all, is not everyone entitled to change and be happy as we grow older? Don't keep getting stuck with the past that keeps looming. The past will only make us worse off and forget the future that is in front of us, so you close your eyes to someone."
Widya who had been silent since then, did not know what to say after listening to a long explanation from the mother.
“Bu-mother," call Widya in a hoarse voice. Both of his neutrals have been dewy since.
“Mother sure, Nathan up there will definitely be devastated to see you continue to be alone without opening your heart to anyone. Nathan wants to see you happy. The proof, at the end of Nathan's life. Before leaving, he left you with Harsa. Isn't that a signal that Harsa is the one who will protect you after his departure? So, despite all Harsa's past against you, please forget that! Because Harsa loves you so sincerely. Mother can see it from her eyes which implies a sincerity and sacrifice.”
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