Annanta
Thank You Sign

After accompanying Evan to a nap, Anta returned to her room. He also wants to rest after doing a lot of activities today. The girl sat on the edge of the bed and took out her old novel again. A faint smile was engraved on his lips as he recalled the first time he had obtained the novel.

"Mom, Anta misses Mom. Anta misses me too." Mumbled. Without feeling it, a drop of her tears fell. The girl hugged the novel tightly and then lay down without letting go. Unknowingly, he fell asleep while hugging the novel.

Elvano, on the other hand, intends to return home early. He tidied up the slightly scattered documents then rushed out.

Risma who saw it was quite astonished. It's still 3 hours to go home. But, Elvano seems to be ready to go home.

"Florida,"

"Yes, sir."

"Please send C company documents to my email. I have important business. Gotta get home soon."

"Good, sir."

Elvano immediately sauntered away after getting the nod of her secretary. Upon entering the car, a faint smile was etched on his lips. He suddenly imagined a frown on Anta's forehead when he saw himself coming home before work. Must be very funny.

Elvano again felt his heart thump. He touched it slowly.

"I think I'm always pounding when I remember and near Anta." Mumbled slowly. He then drove his car out of the office.

When it arrived, Elvano headed straight for the kitchen. I don't know what he was thinking until his steps led to the kitchen. Bi Ijah who was sitting relaxed while cleaning vegetables was surprised to see Elvano.

"Eh, sir. How come home?"

"Hm... There is no other job. Mending me home with Evan."

Bi Ijah nodded as he said, "Oooh" rounding his mouth. "Keep, sir why are you here?" Bi Ijah continued, asking.

Elvano. It was impossible to answer Bi Ijah if he only wanted to see Anta. Maybe the girl was in the kitchen, he thought as he entered the house.

Elvano cleared her throat with her flat face. "I just want to drink." His word. Bi Ijah nodded again.

Elvano put down her briefcase and poured water and drank it. Just a sip, because he wasn't really thirsty.

"Where is Evan Anta?"

Bi Ijah gave a smile hearing Elvano ask Anta. Things he had never heard from Elvano's mouth since Anta set foot in the house. Not wanting his master to feel awkward, Bi Ijah changed his expression to just plain ordinary.

"The lady again accompanied the young master to a nap, sir."

Elvano nodded and immediately headed for Evan's room. Said Bi Ijah, Anta accompanied Evan to sleep. The girl was in Evan's room. Upon arriving at Evan's room, Elvano did not find Anta. There was only Evan who was sound asleep in his bed. The man approached and rubbed his son's head carefully so as not to wake up. He left the room and went to his room.

When the door of the room opened, the first sight he saw was Anta lying curled up on the bed.

Elvano. He kept his bag and took off his suit. He sat down on the side of the bed. Anta who was lying on her side faced her, making her able to see the girl's face. Elvano shifted closer to Anta with palan. His hand slowly grabbed the book that Anta hugged.

"Novels." Elvano Mumbles. "Seeing from the color of his cover that has begun to fade, it seems to have been in his hands long enough." Elvano continued while turning back the novel. After a few seconds, he put her back in Anta's arms and then got out of bed. He got his car key and got out of the room.

***

As usual, after finishing dinner, Anta accompanied Evan to sleep. Unlike before, Evan sleeps faster today.

Anta immediately to Elvano's room. As he entered, his eyes met Elvano's eyes. Shifting his gaze, Anta walked over to the closet. He took his nightgown and headed to the dressing room.

Elvano just stared at him in silence. The man then headed to the sofa and struggled with his laptop. He intentionally did not work in his study.

The sound of the locker room door opening made Elvano turn his head.

"Port." Call him, make Anta look.

"What's up, Mom?"

"Dry!"

Anta gulped his saliva. It was not usual for Elvano to call him closer like this. His heart was racing, adding to his nervousness. However, Anta remained close at Elvano's request.

Anta stood next to the sofa that Elvano was sitting on. "What's up, Mom?" Her master without daring to look into Elvano's eyes.

Elvano put 3 novels on the table, making Anta look at him. "This is a sign of gratitude because you have treated my wounds until they heal. I don't know if you like or don't like the novel. If you don't like the bill..."

"Like, Mum." Anta answered quickly and accidentally cut off Elvano's speech. The girl closed her mouth when she realized what she was doing. "I-I'm sorry, Mom."

Anta immediately picked it up while saying, "Thank you, Mas."

"Yes." Yeah."

Anta immediately moved away from Elvano and sat down on the side of the bed. His hands began to move, opening the book. A smile never leaves his lips. Elvano occasionally millers towards Anta. Looking at that smile, his heart was pounding again.

***

The days went on as usual. And this morning, Elvano's house Dinda's coming. The woman smiled sweetly at Anta and Evan.

"Come on, come in!" Take Anta, who was immediately embraced by Dinda. The two sat on the living room couch.

"Where's Ara?"

"Ara is just like Grandma."

"I became curious mbak, how the face of parents mbak Dinda same face mbak Dinda mbak."

"Hehehe... You will know too. I know." Dinda. "Oh yes, this is an invitation for you to Elvano. The wedding anniversary invitations are with Mas Fahri."

Anta accepted it and read the front. "The 6th wedding year."

"Hehehe... Ja. Come yes you are the same Elvano. Evan must be taken."

"No promise, ma'am. Wait for the decision El."

"You're this... Very obedient as the cold one. Wonderful that I am the same Elvano, cold as you. I don't know how grateful the boy is."

"Don't get ugly Anta's husband, mbak."

"Eleh, that ugly husband of yours. Mas Fahri's Strap." Said Dinda, then he and Anta chuckled together. Suddenly Bi Ijah came to bring a drink for Dinda and Anta.

"Sir, Auntie bothered. I wasn't long. There's still work I have to finish."

"Mrs Dinda didn't say it. Make Auntie drink."

"Hehehe sorry, Bi. It's okay, I'm gulping a little."

Dinda grabbed the drink and gulped it down a bit to appreciate Auntie who had made it.

"Thank you, Bi." Said Dinda who was taken by Aunt Ijah. "Then I say goodbye, huh? Don't forget to say Elvano. Dinda said he had to come! There's no reason!"

"Yes, mom. I'll tell you later."

Dinda nodded. He kissed Evan on the cheek and patted Anta on the top of his head. The woman then left Elvano's house.

At lunchtime, Anta and Bi Ijah were startled by Elvano coming home for lunch. But, Anta did not waste the chance. He immediately told about Dinda's arrival.

"Mas El,"

"Hmm."

"So Dinda came."

Elvano stopped his activity by pricking Evan's cheek on his lap, which made the boy chuckle.

"For what?" He asked without looking, and resumed his activities.

"Mbak Dinda Anterin wedding anniversary invitation with Mas Fahri. It's two days away."

Elvano was silent again. This time with a mind that started everywhere.

Dinda's wedding anniversary invitation is the same Fahri? There must be Dika too. Nope! Anta can't leave.

"I can't go." Those words were suddenly coming out of Elvano's mouth.

"Bak said, Mas El has to go! There's no reason!"

Elvano raised her face, looking at Anta with her sharp gaze. Made the girl painstakingly gulp her saliva.

"I'm going to go. But not for you and Evan." Elvano said with a cold expression, then kissed Evan's forehead and rushed out of the house.