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I gasped at his question, our eyes looking seriously. I don't know why he's getting remarried, for Ahin's sake or any more intentions. However, I've never seen Wikra's eyes look like this.

I picked up the cup of chocolate he offered, sipping lightly while turning my face away. My eyes looked around without any intention of answering her question.

"You know, life is so short." I sat in a chair close by from there.

Wikra followed and sipped her chocolate, we enjoyed the cold air and dew.

"For me it's long" replied Wikra.

"I thought so, too, but after my parents died I just realized that I haven't done anything for them. Life is too short to be with the people we care about."

It was Ahin. I want to live longer with him, to see him grow up and be happy. I haven't been able to give her wonderful things as a mother.

Wikra replied to me, "i've wasted 4 years." He smiled smirkingly while sipping his chocolate again.

You only missed 4 years of Ahin's growth, but I'll miss the rest. After this you will take care of Ahin.

"Honestly, I'm interested in your offer to remarry. Giving a complete family to Ahin. Although it was a while but I could give her fond memories, but I was afraid to even add more wounds to the child. You haven't changed and I can't ask you to change."

"Why a minute? Do you think I'll divorce you again?"

No, because my life is not long.

"Maybe, right? No one knows the future."

Wikra fell silent, she clenched her hand.

"But Mas Wikra, I never hated you."

I looked up, smiling at him sincerely. Even if he hurts my feelings, this love dissolves all hatred.

"Why? Didn't I hurt you?" He was astonished and confused because I had no grudge.

"You did hurt me, but you also gave Ahin as an amazing gift that made me strong until now."

Our eyes were still staring, and Wikra suddenly looked away. I don't know why, maybe he's amused to hear such a confession.

"If you say it hurts, I hurt you too. Without asking your opinion I agreed to a matchmaking. I'm sorry for that."

I blew out the chocolate before drinking it to half a glass. My eyes looked ahead, there was a swing and a water guava tree. The courtyard is neatly arranged with flowers around it. I feel comfortable here without any noise.

"Why did you get a match?" ask Wikra.

"Because I love you, you're the amazing person I've idolized since I was in college."

"Are you sure disappointed that the person you idolized was like this?"

I was a little disappointed when I found out Wikra liked to get drunk, play women and not treat me well. But, that awe had already become love since he put up the wedding ring.

Even when she divorced me that night, I still hoped that her mind would change. In other words I want to survive as long as there is a little love in his heart for me.

"Lumayan was disappointed" I replied briefly. "But stupidly, I still accepted you sincerely until you kicked me out."

It was the past, unexpectedly to be discussed 4 years later. We had never had a casual conversation like this before.

I spent the chocolate without looking at Wikra and then stood up.

"I went to the room first, thanks for the chocolate," I said leaving Wikra on the page.

After that night Wikra's attitude changed, she no longer teased me like before. It even looks awkwardly evasive. However, on another occasion he tried to get close, it was my turn to respond he instead moved away. I am confused by his attitude.

We returned to Jakarta on Monday, I thought everything was normal until Ahin said ;

"Wikla, I taught Ain cepeda."

Ahin plays my hair, her eyes don't stare. But I understand what he wants to say, he's starting to like Wikra. Wikra was also taught her father's bicycle yesterday.

Then this morning Wikra bought Ahin a bicycle and taught her until she was late for work.

"Fei, after Ahin sleeps. We're gonna talk."

"Yes, Aunt."

I immediately put Ahin to bed and met Aunt Zara and Om Yuda in the living room. On the table are some files. I sat in front of them without understanding anything.

"What's up?"

"These letters are for you and Ahin, Om has transferred the shares on behalf of Ahin and you as his guardian" said Om Yuda.

Ah, is this why Wikra asked me to remarry? Because treasure? He's afraid that me and Ahin are in control of the company?

It's pretty sad but not surprising, it's strange Wikra who initially did not accept Ahin, suddenly invites remarry on the grounds of wanting to give Ahin a complete family.

If the reason for remarrying to become Ahin's guardian to control the entire family shares, it only makes sense.

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