A Heart Bond
Seeking Answers

"Married to me Na!" Delvin said confidently while presenting a simple gold ring but looks beautiful and elegant, which is still neatly stored in the box.

Naina was surprised to hear that. He stared at the small open jewelry box with a frown on his forehead. This may happen one day after Delvin finds out that he is Rissa's father. But he never thought it would be this fast.

"I will take responsibility for you and make up for the days you spent raising Rissa alone." Persuade Delvin.

"Sorry Aunt, Delvin! I can't give you the answer right now because this also concerns Rissa. I can't force my decision on Rissa later." Naina replied quickly.

"Of course Na. Talk to Rissa first. But I'm sure he'll be happy to be with his father soon." Reply Delvin sure.

Naina just smiled at Delvin's reply. He recalled his conversation with Rissa a few days ago, how Rissa had rejected Delvin outright as his father.

They also talk a little. Jenita asks a lot about Naina's life while raising Rissa alone. And how Naina started her career to be as successful as it is now. He tries to be very friendly to Naina for the success of his plan tomorrow.

As the night progressed, Jenita and Delvin returned home. They want to say goodbye to Rissa. But Rissa really didn't want to see them. Naina also reasoned that Rissa had slept because of exhaustion.

Eventually, Jenita and Delvin go home without saying goodbye to Rissa. They do not feel suspicious about the attitude of Rissa who does not want to see her father. They are too focused on the plan they are working on step by step.

Weekend. Naina invites Rissa to visit her aunt and omnya who are far in the southeast side of Indonesia, Lombok. Naina takes Rissa to Ben's house in Lombok.

In addition to visiting and seeing their situation, Naina also wants to talk about Delvin's proposal to him the other day. He hasn't told Rissa that yet. Because he knew, Rissa would definitely reject him.

It was not that Naina wanted to accept the proposal because she had more feelings for Delvin. But it's more about bringing Rissa closer to her father. So that Rissa can also feel the affection of a father like her friends at school.

"Naina what should Ma'am be?" Adu Naina while relaxing in Ben's backyard.

"Tell Rissa first Na!" Hera's advice is sincere.

"Rissa must have turned him down. Rissa didn't even want to see Delvin when she came home with her mother to propose to me." Honest Naina.

"The boy doesn't seem to have any empathy for his father at all." Timpal Leah's.

"Yes Le. He's even closer to Dean." Hera Imbuh.

"Betul Ra's. Rissa has a stronger bond with Dean than Delvin." Sahut Lea spirit.

"Come Ma'am! Don't tell me that!" Naina Whine.

"Yaudah Na, follow your heart!" Ben's proposal that had become a loyal listener when Naina told her two brothers.

"I just want Rissa to feel the love of the whole family. But I'm not ready to be Delvin's wife. How am I gonna live my house?" Honest Naina.

"I'll try to talk to Rissa tomorrow." Ben's Proposal.

Naina, who had been unable to find any solution, finally agreed with Ben's proposal. Lea and Hera will also try to help Naina say Naina's heart to Rissa.

The next morning, Ben invited his family and two guests to go for a walk to enjoy the beauty of Lombok Island. Rissa looks very happy when Ben takes her for a walk with his two little sisters.

"Rissa!" Call Ben relaxed as they sit on a stretch of white sand beach while enjoying the breeze of the wind that blows shahdu.

"Yes Om." Rissa answered happily.

"Are you happy?"

Rissa nodded definitely with her happy smile.

"Want to have a daddy?"

"You Om. Rissa wants to be like all the other guys. Can play with their daddy." Honest Rissa.

"That means Rissa would like a donk if Om Delvin married Mommy? Kan Om Delvin Rissa's father." Ask Ben carefully.

Rissa looked at Ben's face carefully. He tried to express his heart that was being confused about it.

Really, in Rissa's little heart, she wanted to have a whole father like her friends. But, his heart also can not lie if he does not like Delvin as the figure of his father.

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

"Why Honey?"

"Rissa doesn't know Om. Om Delvin looks different than Om Dean. Rissa loves Dean more than me."

"Why do you love Om Dean more?"

"He's my dad, I can feel it."

Ben sighed heavily hearing Rissa's words. He knew, Rissa couldn't tell a lie from her tone. Moreover, he knew very well, Rissa was a child who was quite sensitive to her own feelings for others.

"If Om Delvin wants to be your daddy and your mommy every day, do you want to be?"

"I don't know Uncle. Is Mommy getting married to Om Delvin Uncle?"

"He's waiting for your answer, baby. Mommy just wants to, you can feel the love of both your parents completely. A father's affection that you can't give Mommy as long as she takes care of you alone." Obviously Ben slowly, while pulling Rissa into his lap.

"Don't make Mommy's heart a compulsion. He just wants you to be happy. You understand what Om means, don't you?" Ben asked attentively.

Rissa nodded slowly as she stared deeply into Ben's bead of eyes. He tried to understand the meaning of Ben's words well. The little girl then hugged the body of the man who was holding her tightly. Ben immediately replied.

Rissa and Ben already looked a lot like father and son. Those who initially felt foreign to each other, slowly became closer and closer. Rissa, who has never received the affection of a father, can be very spoiled for Ben after so much effort Ben tried to melt Rissa's heart to approach him.

For Ben, he already considers Rissa like his own daughter. He who really likes children, so loved Rissa from the beginning. Moreover, he knew, how Rissa's position from the beginning.

Ben is actually very happy when Naina and Rissa are close to Dean. Although he knows, how Dean's position on Rissa's biological father. He hopes that Dean and his family can accept Naina and Rissa.

But baby, it didn't happen. And now, Naina and Rissa are faced with a situation that is quite difficult to decide. And Ben tried to help them as best he could.

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The morning mentor began to say hello. Accompanied by clumps of black clouds that slightly block the light, he remained faithful to accompany the earth's inhabitants who began to be preoccupied with various activities.

This morning, Naina and Rissa were ready for their daily activities. After their return one week ago from a vacation to Lombok, they have started with their respective activities. Rissa is excited for school. And Naina, still trying hard to live her days without any more Dean figure.

"How are you De? I hope you're happy there." Naina muttered as she looked at the photo of Dean on her phone.

Naina has a photo of Dean with Rissa that she secretly took and kept. The photo Naina took while Dean and Rissa were playing on the beach.

Not wanting to be dissolved in her own feelings, Naina resumed her work at the office. He is alone in the office, because Sinta is going to do a survey and pick Rissa up to school later.

At Rissa's school, the school sign bell has just rung. Coinciding with Sinta who just arrived at her school. Sinta got out of the car and headed to the usual place where she picked up Rissa. Not long after, the horde of school students immediately ran out.

"Aante!" Call Rissa as she ran over to Sinta who was already waving her hands.

"Let's go home, baby!" Take Sinta happy.

Rissa was happy too. Without Rissa and Sinta noticing, there was someone approaching them.

"Hello Rissa!" Greet that man.

Rissa and Sinta immediately turned their heads. They were shocked when they found the figure who was smiling kindly at them at this moment. Sinta greeted the person with a small smile and nodded her head.

"Om Delvin why are you here?" Ask plain Rissa.

"Om take you for a walk. Wanna?" Delvin answered honestly.

Rissa immediately turned to look at Sinta. Sinta turned to look at Rissa.

"Sorry Mr Delvin, have you received permission from Ms Naina? I can't let Rissa go with you without her permission." Sahut Sinta fast.

"Yet. I just want to spend time with my daughter, that's all." Answer Delvin briefly.

Deg. Rissa was surprised to hear Delvin's reply. He pulled Sinta's hand and asked Sinta to bow a little. Sinta immediately lowered her body to align with Rissa.

"Can Rissa borrow your phone, Auntie? I'll tell Mommy!" Whisper Rissa.

Sinta just nodded. Rissa immediately contacted Naina who was busy with her work.

"Assalamu'alaikum's chat. Mama!" Rissa said when the phone was connected.

"Wa'alaikumussalam Darling."

"Mommy!"

"Yes. Go home with Aunt Sinta, baby!"

"Mom, Om Delvin is coming to school. He said he wanted to go for a walk with me. Does Mommy allow it?"

Naina's speechless.

"Mom, do you hear me? Are you there Mom?" Rissa asked worried that she would not get an answer from Naina.

"Yes sweet heart, Mommy is here. If you want, go! But, don't go home at night! Before Maghrib time, you should have been home!"

"OKAY. Thank's Mom. Love you." - Love you."

"Love you too My Princess."

The call was cut off. Rissa immediately returned Sinta's phone.

"Okay Om, Rissa will go with Om. But Mommy said, before Maghrib's time, Rissa should've been home." Rissa said sure.

"Okay Honey!" Delvin answered happily.

"Rissa goes with Om Delvin ya Auntie!" Pamit Rissa's.

"Be careful, baby!" Answer Sinta.

"I must have taken care of her, she's my daughter!" Delvin is sure.

Sinta just nodded. Rissa left immediately with Delvin. The little girl wanted to spend her time with her father. Although, he could not accept it completely.

In Sinta's little heart, she hopes Rissa can be happy after knowing who her father is. And one day, he can accept his father completely. Sinta also stared at Rissa's departure with Delvin. Then he left and went back to Naina's office.