CEO Seed
Chapter 13

Along the way, Kania just kept silent while staring at the streets. Shaka was with Bu Vanya who accompanied them to the race. The boy was very active in asking about things he had just seen along the way.

Fortunately, Ms. Vanya was patient. She patiently answered one by one the questions that slid from Shaka's tiny lips.

Time keeps turning. The wheel kept going. Soon they will enter Surabaya.

Not until ten minutes, the car driven by Pak Sukir as the driver of the Bram and Hanum families, has entered the city of Surabaya.

The shadows of the past just flashed through Kania's brain.

That night, an irresponsible man snatches his crown and ends up with the bad days of Kania after him.

The anger of her parents when they found out she was pregnant without knowing who did it. It was raining and the bridge. Everything was still clearly recorded in his brain.

How are you and your mom now? Tristanis? You guys how are you?

I miss. I miss you guys so much.

I want to go back, hug you guys like you used to. But I'm scared. I'm afraid my mom and dad are still angry. I'm afraid you're still rejecting me if I come back.

Mater, mother... Your grandchildren are grown, now.

Your granddaughter I brought to Surabaya.

He should be able to hug you. But because of my mistake, he couldn't meet you.

Tears of Kania falling. Unknowingly, his lips sobbed slowly. His heart felt claustrophobic considering everything that had happened five years ago. Also because of his longing for his family who are already passionate.

"Mom Kania all right?"

Kania. He forgot that he was not alone in the car so he was too late in his daydream.

Kania quickly wiped her tears. Her lips tried to publish a smile even though it felt strange. "I'm good, Mom. There's no problem."

Thankfully, Shaka was asleep. So Kania can avoid Shaka's questions that sometimes make Kania speechless.

Miss Vanya is also the type of person who does not want to know too much about other people's problems. Therefore, he fell silent again when Kania said that he was okay.

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"Welcome, Kania and Shaka. How's your trip going?" Hanum gave a welcome as Kania and Shaka had just arrived at the inn that had already greeted him in the lobby of the hotel where Kania and Shaka would be staying the next few days.

Kania smiled gently. Shaka's hand also immediately shook Hanum's hand and kissed her without first command. "Alhamdulillah, ma'am, smoothly."

"So Shaka also saw a large crocodile statue, Mom. His name is Sura and Baya statues, huh, Mom?" Shaka looked at Bu Vanya with a questionable look.

"Yes, dear," replied Ms. Vanya as she rubbed Shaka's head affectionately.

"Oh, huh?" reply Hanum enthusiastically and allowed by Shaka. "Shaka knows the origin of the crocodile statue?"

"Know, dong, Mom. Miss Vanya told me."

"What, dong if Shaka really knows?'

"Sura and Crocodile statue is a symbol of the area nicknamed the hero city. The name of the word Surabaya itself comes from two animals namely Sura which means shark and baya which means crocodile. It is said that it is associated with the story of life and death fights between the Duke of Jayengrono who mastered the science of crocodiles and Sawunggaling who mastered the science of sura."

Vanya, Kania, and Hanum were stunned in disbelief at Shaka's detailed explanation. Vanya only explains it once. It was also in a state of Shaka was still sleepy because he had just awakened from his sleep.

Even the adult Kania has not been very familiar with the origin of the statue. But his four-year-old son can remember clearly and detailed explanations given by Vanya.

"Well, that's smart of you, son." Hanum praised Shaka.

Look, Devan. Your son is as intelligent as you are, inner Hanum.

"Yes, already. Go in first, yeah. You guys rest first. Later in the afternoon if you want to go for a walk just say to Pak Sukir. Tomorrow morning new to the orphanage for the race."

Hanum invites his guests to enter the hotel and asks the hotel maid to show them their room and bring their belongings.

After Kania and Shaka left the elevator, Devan came to chase them and passed Hanum.

"Eits!!" Hanum pulled the collar of the suit Devan was wearing. "Where are you going?" asked Hanum with a ferocious.

"What, anyway, Ma? I'm going to see my son."

"Nothing is." Hanum pulls Devan's hand and invites him to get back in the car. "Let's get in the car."

Devan breathed out violently. "Ma, my son is in plain sight. And I want to see him."

"Mama said it's not time yet, Devan! Can you talk to Mama? Or what you say is that your big brother Mama cut again to let me know your taste!"

"Don't dong, Ma. He's the core of Mama and Papa's next successor after Shaka."

"Ih, you can answer Mama's words the most." With the loudness of Hanum's ears Devan made Devan scream in pain.

Fortunately, they were already in the car. So no one noticed the mother and child arguing.

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[I'm at the garden flower hotel, Ram.]

A message was sent to Rama. Told Rama that he and Shaka had arrived in Surabaya an hour ago.

(Fictitious hotel name, yes. )

^^^[ Okay. Wanna take a walk? Get Shaka to know his hometown. ]^^^

Kania was pondering Rama's words. I want him to feel nostalgic, enjoy the crowds of Surabaya at night.

Kania immediately cleans herself and changes Shaka's clothes. The boy looks very enthusiastic when he hears his beloved Om will take him for a walk.

Leaving Vanya alone at the hotel, Kania and Shaka immediately descend into the hotel lobby as Rama is already waiting there.

Kania was stunned to see the appearance of Rama who looked relaxed. And of course add to his good looks.

A maroon-colored t-shirt and a black leather jacket wrapped around his body. Sunglasses perched sweetly on his nose. Lean on the car and cross each other while staring at Kania and Shaka who were walking towards Rama.

Okay. Let the praise for Rama be saved by Kania. If until Kania says blatantly to Rama, the man will be big head later.

"Hi, boy! Also in Surabaya." Rama immediately lifted the body of the kingpin Shaka into his trunk.

Shaka screeched happily. "Hi, Om. We're going for a walk, okay?"

"Yes, dong. Shaka ready?"

"Ready, Om." Shaka laughed cheerfully. "Yee... Go for a walk" he said cheerfully as he raised his hands up.

Kania and Rama chuckle at Shaka's behavior.

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Before, travel was normal. Kania so enjoy the crowds of the city of Surabaya in the afternoon which is always crowded because it is home from work.

But, after thirty minutes of travel, Rama's car began to enter the area that is very familiar to Kania.

Kania panics, he asks Rama to stop his car. But only in reply with the eyes of Rama who seemed to ask him to be silent.

"Make what, Rama? I'm not ready."

"Where are we going, Om?" Shaka wants to know.

"Awhile, Shaka. After this we take a walk in the square riding a remote car."

"Okay, Om."

It's so easy to distract a kid as small as Shaka. He did not ask much more where Rama would take him and his mother to go.

Rama's car stopped on the road in front of a house with a large yard. On the porch of the house, there is a husband and wife who are chatting while enjoying food and drinks that are not sure what. Kania and Rama did not know.

"There is no need to go down if it is not ready. Look at them from here to treat your longing."

Tears of Kania falling. I wanted to run and hug both of my parents. Kania misses them a lot. Want to get back in the middle of them.

Father, mother, Kania kangen.

Don't you remember me, sir, Mom?

Your son is here, near you with your grandson.

Kania misses, sir, Mom.

Rama clasped Kania's hand to strengthen Kania. It felt like Rama was embracing Kania to get into his arms. But soon he paused, fearing Kania was uncomfortable.

In fact, Kania does need a hug at this time. Need a shoulder to lean on.

"Mother why cry?" Shaka wiped Kania's tears. Shaka's face looks about to cry seeing his mother shed tears.

Kania tried to smile. She wiped her tears to show Shaka that she was okay. "That's okay, baby. Mother is okay, really."

"The grandfather and grandmother, yes, who made you cry?" Shaka pointed towards Kania's parents who had not noticed their presence.

Kania shook her head and was still trying to keep smiling. "No, baby."

"Shaka is coming down, mother. Want to get angry with grandpa and grandma because it's already made mother cry."

"Eh, no, honey. Mother is okay." Kania tries to hold off Shaka who wants to get out of the car. "Rama, we're getting out of here now." Hurriedly Kania asks Rama to run his car before Shaka actually gets off and approaches his grandparents.

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Wening watched the car that had stopped in front of their house. The car glass is slightly open, showing who the passengers are.

Wening narrowed his eyes, trying to see clearly who was there.

"Who, Ma?" ask Karno who is now looking towards the car.

"Ndon't know, sir. I know you, huh?"

"Ah, people passing by is possible. His fussy son is like that."

Wening nodded in confirming.

Shortly after, the car drove off the road in front of their house.

The car had passed, but Wening's heart was still guessing the figure in the car.

'He's like Kania, ' his mind speaks.

Kania, if that's really you, I hope you're in good shape, yes, Nduk. Ibuk.

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