Ashgard: Ambition and Purpose
Many Children #158

Several large cars were seen one by one entering the courtyard, and parked in the front yard. Together with his colleagues, the guests he invited, and also accompanied by his wife, Nadia, who held the small hand of Akira. Berlin was immediately warmly welcomed by Prawira and Netty who immediately approached him.

It seems that it is true, Berlin brought many guests who on average are children from the orphanage, along with Helena and Alana and some of the employees of course. Because the night before Garwig told herself to come in crowds, and to invite the people she wanted. Suddenly it immediately crossed Berlin's mind to take the children with him.

"Welcome, it's so good to see you, let alone bring a lot of people like this." With enthusiastic eyes and a big smile. Prawira shakes hands with Berlin, who walks in front of his Ashgard colleagues. Away behind Berlin, Helena and Alana were busy arranging the children as they got off three cars brought by Berlin colleagues. The expressions of the children were very cheerful, even as if the smiles plastered on their faces could not fade.

"Nadia, how are you? How many months has it been? A boy or a girl?" Netty looks very enthusiastic with the presence of Nadia who also came. But after that, Netty was suddenly attracted by the presence of little Akira who seemed to be secretly alone.

Akira who is usually cheerful, very happy to play, and can not even be silent. Now suddenly the boy became quite shy, with only hiding behind Nadia with the condition of the hand still tightly grasping one of Nadia's hands. It seems like a natural thing for some kids.

"Alright, don't linger here. Straight away, we're going to the back garden ...!" Prawira along with Netty rushed the distinguished guests brought by Berlin towards the back garden.

Berlin walked with two walking sticks, accompanied by Nadia beside him and followed by several colleagues and children behind him. Prawira immediately led them all towards the back garden.

The children looked very enthusiastic and excited, especially when their little legs stepped on the soft grass of the back garden for the first time. The very nature of children who love to play cannot be contained anymore. Some of them immediately ran in the grass area, approaching some beautiful flower plants with colors on the edge of the garden, and some were enthusiastic to see the sparkling decorations installed around the gazebo.

"Don't run, ouch ...!" Helena looks pretty overwhelmed if only she controls her foster kids. Fortunately, she was accompanied by Alana, and two sisters who were in charge of looking after the children.

Prawira, who happened to be standing by Mrs Helena, laughed and said, "let them play, let them play" she said, calm and smiling happily as she watched the children run.

"I'm sorry if they're troublesome," Helena looked shy, and slightly lowered her head to Prawira.

"No hassle at all, so please raise your head! Precisely ... the presence of the children adds to the crowd and excitement here, I am very happy you along with them also came," said Prawira, his smile did not fade.

"Then, mother please come with me ...!" Netty slightly interrupted the conversation of the two, with intonation that was so reverent.

Helena's step was guided by Netty, heading to the gazebo and wooden table full of sweet pastries and many other dishes. Not just the middle-aged woman. Berlin also told his colleagues who were just standing behind him to be able to enjoy the small event.

"What are you waiting for? It's there, no need to worry!" Berlin looked back, speaking to his comrades.

"Live, huh? Then what about you?" sahut Kimmy who stood right behind him, he said representing his colleagues.

"I want to talk to Prawira first, of course I will join soon." Berlin answered that question.

After getting permission from Berlin. Kimmy and his colleagues soon joined the long table there. At the same time, Siska enthusiastically approached Nadia who was standing beside Berlin, let alone seeing the figure of Akira who was just shy.

The woman pulled Akira's hand, and invited the pregnant woman to join the party that was about to begin. Before he stepped away. Nadia turned to Berlin, as if asking him for permission, until then the man said, "first of all, I will follow ...!" he said before approaching Akira and saying, "no need to worry, they are good people! Especially Aunt Siska," he said with a wide smile.

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"Your aura of leadership never seems to fade, huh ...?" cetus Prawira, walking side by side with Berlin.

"I don't care about that" replied Berlin, flat. "Where is Carlos? Is he here?" tanyanya.

"To the point once," Prawira chuckled. His steps lead to the back of the gazebo, leading Berlin to meet Carlos.

Behind the large white gazebo, there is a small fish pond, and beautiful flowers around it. At the edge of the pool, a man in a black jacket stands behind the arrival of Berlin and Prawira. The man is Carlos Gates Matrix.

"You've come, yes ...?" cetus Carlos, moments later Berlin was standing right beside him, though he had to keep using the stick to keep his balance.

Carlos suddenly bowed, he was reluctant to turn his head, or even glance at his brother who was now right beside him. His gaze looked at the fish that swam here and there in the pond, chasing each other, spinning each other.

"Honestly .. I'm ashamed to meet you, Berlin."

"I don't feel like I have the face to face with you."

The gurgling of the pool water sounded clear. The sound of children running in the park behind him also sounded out late, as well as the voice of talking people who attended the party.

Carlos did not speak further, nor did Berlin who just silently heard his brother speak until it ran out. Moreover, Prawira who just stood right beside Carlos.

"It seems ... My role is not here, so I better go first. Enjoy your time," said Prawira, interrupting the silence, and leaving immediately.

Prawira now completely abandoned both men. Berlin and Carlos are still silent, there's no talk yet. It was completely silent, cold, as if the two were controlling their hearts before speaking.

But unlike Berlin who looks so calm, Carlos was even a little restless until he said, "i .. want to thank you, Berlin."

"But I'm still confused. The question I really want to ask you is, why did you decide to apply for parole on me?"

Carlos immediately threw the question that had been passed by in his mind. But Berlin was still silent, his attitude was so cold, as if he did not care much about the people nearby. Silence, as well as Carlos who immediately returned silent, with his question still unanswered.

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Seriate.