Because, I Love You
#THE #BILYS3 205

Two days later, there came a time that would again drain the tears after two days before Rainbow and the twins spent time together every time they went home from school until nightfall.

This morning, Kevin and Nia had arrived at the courtyard to say goodbye. Knowing this, Rainbow had already run away with a cry hugging Kevin. Nia hugged him while the Rainbow was in Kevin's arms, I could not secretly see this scene. My tears fell, but I quickly wiped them.

Then the twins also ran around hugging Kevin and Nia who had been embracing the body of my daughter, Rainbow. Feels claustrophobic, they are so close to my children. I felt Irgy's right hand slowly embrace my shoulder from behind, intending to calm me down who was quietly with all my might controlling my grief.

"Om, aunt.. Don't go, who's gonna ask us to play outside?" Say the twins.

"Om, aunt. Rainbow still wants to be with you here, can't you stay in Indonesia longer?" Say the rainbow with a whim.

"Kids, forgive me. Om got to get back to running errands out there. I promise, I'll always tell you guys."

"You smart and nice kids, don't be like this. Aunty so the harder parting with you, you have to promise to always be a good and smart child. Proud of all of us here, diligent study at school. Hem," said Nia later, peeping their cheeks one by one.

"When will we meet again?" Ask the twins.

"One day we'll come back to visit you."

"Promise?"

"We promise, but you also have to promise us. So nice and smart kid, ok." Nia's words were countered by a firm nod by the children.

"Of..." Call the rainbow in a soft voice. Kevin smiled with warmth and wiped away the rainbow tears that kept flowing.

"Try to understand, son. Don't cry anymore, om and aunt love you very much too. Don't make us heavier, promise me one thing."

"What, um?" Ask the rainbow with a sigh.

"Stay into a jolly figure like the little elf you know first, learn to control all the things that make your heart feel isolated. You're not alone, son."

"Yes, this little fairy om will not disappoint the good uncle who has always loved me since childhood."

Kevin smiled with great joy until he shed tears upon hearing the call of the word 'Good uncle' again spoken from the tiny lips of the Rainbow. Then hugging the wacky body Rainbow came back tightly and kissed his head like a father who would be separated from his son.

"May God always give you happiness and protection, son. Later you must become a sincere and noble-hearted doctor."

"Kevin, it's time. We'll be late for the airport." Nia said later. Irgy and I approached them.

"Vin, thanks for everything. I'm sorry, who couldn't offer you anything more." Irgy hugged Kevin's body. They embrace like a friend who will be separated.

"What are you saying, Irgy? With all the opportunities you've given me to always be with those kids is more than enough. You and Fanny really make me feel good about being a parent with lots of kids."

"Hmmm.. That's all I can do. May the Lord hear this word of yours, and after this Nia will soon become pregnant."

"I hope so, Mr. Irgy. Thank you so much for all this wonderful opportunity. And, Fanny.. I'm.."

Without letting Nia finish her speech I hugged Nia's body. She returned my embrace and cried sobbing. Yes, we embrace each other and cry.

"Fanny, thank you so much. You have made me feel wonderful about being a mother even if it was just for a moment. Playing with your kids makes me feel like I'm a mother to them. I'm sorry for this selfishness."

"Shhh... Don't ever think so, Nia. They are your children too, right? Trust me, you'll feel it later."

"Yes, I hope so too." Her mouth with crying.

Kevin took out a small jewelry box, Nia smilingly nodded towards me. The rainbow accepted it doubtfully.

"What is this, om?"

"Open up, son." Say Nia while gently stroking the rainbow hair.

The rainbow nodded according to Nia's words and opened it. Then I and Irgy were surprised after seeing the glittering thing inside, and the Rainbow looked at it with astonishment and gaping mouth.

"Om, i.this.."

"Yes, that's a rainbow crystal stone. As your name suggests, son. Om designed it to be a pendant for this necklace, would you be willing to wear it?"

"Vin, here.. It's very, woah. How can you give it to the rainbow?"

"It's okay, Irgy. I got it hard while attending an auction event in Dubai one year ago."

"But it's very valuable and expensive, I'm very familiar with this type of rock."

"Sat... This is my gift to her, now 17."

"You like it, Rainbow?" Nia asked then in a soft voice full of motherhood.

"I like it aunty very much, very much. I'll keep it and take good care of it, and.. Thanks, om. Tente, you guys are so good."

Nia smiled warmly in response to Rainbow's remark.

"Kevin, Nia. I'm..."

"Don't say anything more. May one day God allow us to meet again as we are today." Nia interrupted my words.

And then we put our arms around each other, Kevin and Nia were about to get into the car. Nia turned her head back towards us with a wave of her hand, but not Kevin. He kept walking towards the car, his steps were so heavy.

I know, Vin. You're hiding your grief in this farewell, aren't you? I don't know when we'll be reunited with you. A figure that makes joy in the hearts of our children, a warm figure who always imparts calmness in the hearts of our children.

I muttered inwardly with all the restraints of my heart that were beginning to crumble. Suddenly the rainbow called out Kevin's name. Kevin's steps stopped for a moment.

"Oom.N..."

The rainbow ran towards Kevin and hugged him again. And sure enough, it was clearly visible to my eyes. Kevin shed tears again hugging and kissing the Rainbow head affectionately.

"Take care of yourself, om will always watch over you even if not by your side every time little fairy om."

"Thank you again, Om. Be careful, don't forget the rainbow. Always tell the rainbow, Om."

"Sure, of course, son."

"Curtain, what is this?" I said with my head staring at the sky. I don't want these tears to fall back.

Irgy glanced at me, then put my head on her shoulder. Then Kevin and Nia had entered the car, We waved until the overlapping car disappeared from our sight. While Rainbow and the twins are more eager to cry over the departure of Kevin and Nia who have to return to their original residence.