A Heart Bond
Trying to Make Peace

Candour. Something so expensive. Even though it is just a simple sentence, it can mean so much to every thing that covers it. Moreover, if it is honesty to the taste.

"Rissa doesn't want to talk to Delvin Mom!" Whine Rissa in between her cries.

I don't know how many times Rissa said that to Naina since two days ago. But Naina kept hugging him full of warmth. He didn't know what else to say to his daughter.

The fact that Delvin is his biological father, Rissa never expected. Although he had been very idolizing Delvin figure, but after he knew him for some time and through some things with him, the love did not grow well in the heart of Rissa. The taste even faded with time, because of the arrogant attitude Delvin who accidentally often showed. And Rissa doesn't like that.

Tonight, Rissa sleeps with her mother again. Naina can't let Rissa sleep alone in her bad mood. Rissa didn't even go to school because of her bad mood since yesterday. And Naina can't force him to.

The next morning, Rissa and Naina are enjoying their weekend in the garden behind her house. Rissa leaned spoiled in the arms of her mother who was swinging their swing slowly.

"Didn't Rissa want daddy?" Naina asked quietly, gently rubbing Rissa's head.

Rissa just nodded.

"Is Rissa mad at Mommy because your biological daddy is Om Delvin?"

Rissa shook her head.

"Lantas, why hasn't Rissa said she doesn't want to talk to Delvin?"

"Rissa doesn't like Delvin Mom." Honest Rissa.

"Why?"

"Om Delvin's no good like Om Dean Mom."

Naina frowned.

Rissa then recounted the incident when Delvin followed Niko's car when it would take Rissa to the hospital when Naina was treated yesterday. Naina was surprised to hear the story. He really didn't know about the incident.

"Tante Sinta and Om Niko asked, lest Mommy find out about it yesterday while in the hospital." Obviously Rissa.

"Perhaps, Om Delvin and Oma Jeni are just worried about Mommy." Obviously Naina is slow, trying to straighten out the thoughts of the beloved princess, so as not to think badly of others.

"But Aunt Sinta has already banned them politely Mom!" Rissa refute.

"Oh yeah, don't think about it anymore!" Naina said after gently tasting the top of Rissa's head.

Rissa also nodded obediently.

"Will Mommy marry Om Delvin, so he can be my daddy?" Ask plain Rissa.

"What does Rissa want?"

Rissa's heart was troubled. In his little heart, he wanted to have a whole family. Having complete parents like his friends. Have a father who can accompany him to play or hear his curses whenever he wants.

But, Rissa could not deny, if the prospective father is Delvin, it really does not he want. That affection didn't grow well on Delvin. But he grew up well on Dean.

"Rissa wants Dean Mom!" Pinta Rissa without hesitation.

Naina was stunned to hear the name coming out of Rissa's mouth. Her heart churned considering she who managed to make him feel the beauty of falling back in love.

"Why is Dean Dear?"

"I don't know Mom. But I love him and I want him to be my father." Answer Rissa plain.

"He's my father Mom. I don't know why, but I can feel it." Rissa without hesitation.

Naina frowned at Rissa's reply. He could not deny, he also felt the closeness of Dean and Rissa felt very different. They seem to have a bond of heart that he cannot explain in words. Such a strong heart.

"Why do you say that, honey? You know who your father is, don't you?"

"I know Mom. It's just that my heart doesn't want him to be my father. And Mommy always says, the heart is never wrong."

Yes, Naina always tells Rissa that what the heart says is never wrong. Because the heart can always feel what is invisible to the eye. The heart always has a way of judging everything in its own way.

"I'm sorry Mommy Honey!" Naina's sincere.

Naina's heart was so painful. He also felt what Rissa felt. He wants Dean to be Rissa's father. But, it turns out that destiny says something else. And Naina can't change that.

The pair of mother and son, silent in the turmoil of their hearts. Trying to make peace with everything they now face. Trying to accept everything God has given them as a sign of His love for them.

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Time keeps going. No one can stop it except the Almighty. Climbing through each step of destiny second by second without us asking for it. Flowing and continuing to flow, following the flow of fate that has been imprinted.

One week later, Dean left for Germany with Jelita. Jelita really separated Dean from Naina. Without news. Without communication. Without the slightest gap for them to be able to know each other's news.

Dean hasn't been in office since he arrived in Germany. In fact, he usually immediately took office, even since his plane landed in Germany. He is still trying to organize his heart and mind that seems to be left behind in Indonesia with all his good memories with Naina and Rissa.

Jelita still let Dean make peace with his current circumstances. He did not want to force his son to take office immediately. Because he knows, Dean really lost Naina and Rissa.

Jonathan has actually tried to seduce Dean, to occupy himself with many good things, so that he does not focus too much on Naina and Rissa. But it hasn't worked. Dean is still at home with black clouds that overshadow his heart since he was still in Indonesia.

Naina tries to stay strong for her daughter. He kept trying to behave as usual as possible in front of Rissa, so that Rissa's psychic was not more shaken. Naina is still working as usual. Because he is also aware, he has the responsibility of a princess that he must take care of.

As for Rissa, she had only left for school today. For almost a week he did not meet his teachers at school. He was still plagued by irregular feelings, making him reluctant to go to school. And Naina doesn't mind that. For Naina, the important thing is that Rissa can get through this, albeit slowly.

Naina also turned down several interview offers for Rissa. He no longer wanted to, Rissa was busy with her world of artistry. So Rissa, can focus on her education alone in the meantime.

Kumandang adzan isya began to unpretentious from the hardener of the mosque. The muezzins, with their beautiful voices, began to glorify the name of the Creator in different tones. Provides a soothing atmosphere and relieves taste.

Naina and Rissa are getting ready to go to the mosque tonight. Not to forget, Atun also participated to go carry out their obligations as Muslims. The three women walked leisurely to the mosque, not far from their home.

As muezzin proclaimed the iqomah, a car began to be parked in front of Naina's house. Two of his passengers immediately got off and entered the courtyard of Naina's house whose gate was not locked. They also walked to the terrace of Naina's house.

Geck, tok, tok.

A man knocks on his door with a happy heart. They can't wait to see Naina and Rissa. They brought a surprise to the mother and child. They're Delvin and Jenita.

"Those are like there's no Vin." Jenita said after not getting any advice from inside the house.

"Yes Ma. Hold on, Delvin's trying to call Naina." Delvin's Proposal.

Delvin starts trying to contact Naina. But the result is the same. There was no response from Naina.

"Or maybe, they're praying Vin." Jenita chirps after hearing meandering iqomah from one of the mosques located a bit away from Naina's house.

"Oh yes Ma. Mama, I don't want to finish the first time!" Grouser Delvin.

"You can't wait, Vin. Let our plan be carried out quickly." Sahut Jenita spirit.

"Yaudah, let's wait a minute Ma! Who knows, they'll be done soon." Delvin's proposal again.

Jenita agreed. They then sat on a chair on the porch of Naina's house while waiting for Naina to open the door.

"Who's Mom's car?" Rissa asked as she saw a car parked in front of her house from a distance.

"That looks like Om Delvin's car." Sahut Naina flat.

"Rissa doesn't want to see Delvin!" Reject Rissa quick.

"But baby, he's your father." Sayu Naina slow down.

"No Mom! He's not my daddy." Reject Rissa firmly

Naina let out a short breath. He didn't want to force his daughter in the meantime for that. So, he let Rissa with his decision.

"Okay Honey! Rissa will study in the room, yes, let Mommy meet her! But, Rissa still has to say hello to Om Delvin yes!" Pinta Naina slowly.

"Okay Mom." Sahut Rissa short.

And when he got to the front of the house, two guests Naina immediately welcomed the owner of the house with a very friendly smile. They even tried to greet Rissa who responded to them flatly.

"Please enter Aunt Jenita, Delvin! I'm in for a minute! And please sit down!" Pamit Naina's.

"Yes Na, thank you." Answer Delvin friendly.

Naina leaves Jenita and Delvin in the living room. He went back to his room to release his face. Rissa immediately went to her room after shaking hands with Jenita and Delvin.

"What's up, Auntie, coming here at night?" Ask Naina without further ado.

"Mama is impatient Na." Honestly Delvin

"The chin!" Tegur Jenita's.

"Yes, yes, Ma." And Delvin answered.

"What's Auntie doing?" Ask Naina again.

"Look Na, regarding the results of Rissa and Delvin's DNA test," Jenita's speech was cut off, as she confusedly revealed her heart's intent.

"Yes Aunt. Does Aunt want to see results?" Ask Naina kindly.

"It's not so Na. I trust you and Delvin."

"Then?" Naina asked confusedly.

"I want to be in charge of Rissa Na! She's my daughter, too." Sela Delvin's.

"Yes, you have responsibility for Rissa." Answer Naina flat.

"So from that, we came here to propose to you Na. I want to be Rissa's lawful father." Delvin.

"What?" Naina said in disbelief.

"Married to me Na!"