Child Genius - Beyond Recollection
CHAPTER 19 ~ Waiting for Your Answer ~

Celina enters Alyssa's yard and parks in the garage. Ozora opens the door for her mother. Celina looked for the house key in the bag, but suddenly the door was open.

"Uncle Kev...!!!!" ozora's screams immediately scattered Kevin's embrace.

"Wow...my hero has returned" he replied while directly holding Ozora.

Celina looked at them with a smile, then stepped closer to them. Ozora came down from Kevin's sling. The man looked at the girl he missed deeply.

"Old brother ?" ask Celina to ask when Kevin is coming.

"About an hour ago" he said, directly pulling Celina in his arms.

Celina smiled as she hugged the man back.

"I miss you" said Kevin, peeping at Celina's cheek and hugging her back.

Kevin hugged the girl for a long time, as if the hug was unable to shake his longing. Ever since Celina came back to live in Alyssa's house the man didn't want to lose Celina again. Every time you call the girl, every chance you get is asking Celina to stay.

That night they gathered together in the middle room, Kevin, Alyssa, Celina and Ozora. They ordered pizza for dinner.

"No Snack wrap" Alyssa shouted as someone proposed the menu.

"Yes Snack wrap" Kevin replied.

Several times the brother argued about the menu one. Alyssa was traumatized by Kevin buying so many Snack wraps that the girl was fed up with just smelling her.

While Kevin actually has his own memories with that one food. Finally Ozora decided to order pizza after his head dizzy looking right and left, following the om and tantenya speech.

Alyssa was grateful Ozora was taking his side, Kevin immediately tickled Ozora's waist. Until Ozora asks for forgiveness, but Kevin still does not want to stop tickling the handsome boy. Ozora finally shouted.

"When uncle Kev came home ?" yell Ozora.

Evidently the scream made Kevin stop tickling him.

"Oh... start brash yes, new people come already asked when to go home" said Kevin was getting ready to tickle Ozora again.

"Not that, Uncle Kev likes to lie, sometimes saying there is still a long time to go home or tomorrow immediately go home" Ozora said to his mouth.

"Uncle Kev won't be back in NY again, Uncle Kev will be here" Kevin replied.

"REALLY ???" yell the three of them together.

"Everyone asks, who do I want to answer first ?" kevin said as he pointed at the three people in front of him.

Alyssa threw the sofa cushion.

"All the questions are the same" replied the girl sewot seeing her brother who was always joking.

"Ok..the answer is TRUE" he said with a laugh.

Ozora patted her eel.

"Long answers" Ozora said, asking for a longer explanation.

"The answer can be overnight" he said, mocked Ozora.

"Seriously brother, sister does not return, how about the work of sister there ?" alyssa asked.

"The sister company in NY is expanding its business and setting up an international company here, brother is appointed as CEO" Kevin said.

"Yeey." cried Alyssa and Ozora, Celina smiling happily.

"Sister is great" said Alyssa as she hugged her sister.

Ozora hugged Kevin too.

"You didn't follow" Kevin teased Celina.

Alyssa and Ozora laughed, Celina smiled.

"Then we will find our own house, give us a little time, sister" Celina said, asking for approval.

"No, you don't have to go, you stay here" Kevin said.

"But it's impossible for you to sleep on the couch, right ?" celina.

"I'm going to buy an apartment, you don't have to worry. I'm moving there" Kevin explained.

"Or do we move there ? you, me, Ozora ?" kevin asked, but seriously.

"Auntie Al, how 'bout ? time left alone ?" ask Ozora.

"Yes, Auntie Al was left alone, or we didn't kick her out of here" teased Kevin.

Ozora runs off Alyssa's arms.

"Uncle Kev is not polite, ngusir auntie Al from his own home" cried Ozora.

"Hey, young man, who's not polite, carelessly hugging adek people, not offin ?" said Kevin.

Ozora looked away, Alyssa and Celina laughed.

"Yes, let's be fair you hug my sister, I hug your mama yeah." teased Kevin.

Ozora immediately ran away Celina's hug.

"Ow.. greedy, want to master these two beautiful women haaa, beat me first, we duel" asked Kevin.

"May, we're in a chess duel" Ozora challenged.

And they started playing chess, Kevin lost a lot.

"Why can you keep winning ha ? you cheated huh ? come on one more time" challenge Kevin, still curious.

"Honey, play it not until late at night" said Celina while peeping the top of her son's head.

"Yes, baby" replied Kevin.

Celina smiled then walked into her room, imagining what happened today. The girl did not expect after a long time finally came back to see the man who had filled her heart.

Staring at the ceiling of the room, did not feel the tears of the girl dripping.

What am I supposed to do now ? run away again ? hiding again ? no, I'm not willing, I don't want my son to live in hiding, no, no, inner Celina.

His body and heart were tired, the girl fell asleep. Kevin went into the room, holding Ozora who had fallen asleep. Put Ozora next to Celina. The man already wanted to leave the room but his eyes were eager to look at Celina.

Sitting on the floor with a carpet beside Celina's bed. Staring at the girl he loved so much, putting his chin on the bed while continuing to look at the girl who was only a few inches in front of him.

His efforts to move to the homeland finally succeeded, making his company where he worked in New York set up a company where he could gather with the girl.

A long wait and demanding patience, but not yet patiently waiting for Celina's answer. Kevin was about to come forward to kiss the girl's lips, but then stopped, the man smiled and walked out of the room.

Celina wakes up in the middle of the night, finding Ozora who has been sleeping next to her. Celina wakes up, brings a pillow and a blanket for Kevin. The usual thing he did if the man slept on a couch. Trivial things that without realizing it make Kevin can no longer lose it.

Celina looked at Kevin who had fallen asleep. Turn on the corner light and turn off the center light. Throw a pillow in Kevin's head and then cover it. Celina was about to get away from the place but suddenly her hand was pulled, Kevin moved sideways making the girl fall next to him.

They stared at each other, lying next to the sofa making their hearts beat fast. Celina wants to wake up but is blocked by Kevin.

"Here, just for a second" whispered Kevin.

The man came closer, so close, that there was no distance between their lips. Kevin buried his lips deeper. Slowly and gently, Celina closed her eyes hoping to enjoy the softness of Kevin's kiss.

But suddenly Raffa's face flashed.

This is not true, accepting his kiss but thinking of other men, this is not fair to Kevin's brother, Celina screams.

Celina opened her eyes and pushed Kevin softly. Kevin was astonished at the girl's refusal. Celina shed tears.

"Sorry sister" said Celina regretfully.

"Still thinking of that man ?" ask Kevin.

Celina just kept quiet, showing that she could not forget the man who had given her a son. Just now the girl saw Raffa, the girl's feelings were still raging even though she was determined to attach importance to her own happiness, but the fact is that Celina has not been able to accept Kevin's feelings.

Kevin got up and sat down on the sofa followed by Celina. The girl felt sorry for disappointing Kevin. Looking at the bowed man with tears dripping down, touching Kevin's shoulder showed his regret.

Kevin looked back at the face that was wet with tears.

"Don't cry, I'm fine" he said with a soft look.

Of course Celina did not believe Kevin's words, the girl still looked at the silent downed man. To be honest Celina really loves Kevin, really wants to make the man happy but his feelings are still filled with Raffa's shadow.

Looking at Celina who was still crying, Kevin pulled the girl, leaning against her.

"I just have to wait again, right ? take it easy, I'll do it, wait for you until you're ready to accept me" Kevin said.

The man dyed the top of Celina's hair, how much Kevin wanted to have the girl. It has everything, its heart and body.

That afternoon Celina was less focused on her work, often daydreaming. Very happy every time Kevin came but always accompanied by sadness whenever the man tried to ask for answers to his feelings.

Ozora saw the sadness of his mother, every time the handsome boy greeted his dreamy mother.

"This book is a hundred percent discount, isn't it ma'am ?" asked Ozora with a raised voice.

Celina turned her head, instantly smiling looking at her son who displayed an adult style. Celina was holding her baby. The boy who was usually always busy accompanying the customer, had already greeted him several times in a dreamy state.

There was a slightly boisterous sound below, Celina and Ozora looked towards the coming sound, astonished to see a more crowded atmosphere than usual. They watch what happens.

Kevin went into the shop and was greeted by the glances of the girls who were gathering. When the man smiled, the girls immediately hysterical, the atmosphere changed like a fan meeting.

"You have a dear rival" said Celina mocked Ozora.

Ozora ran over to Kevin.

"Hey dude" said Kevin directly carrying Ozora who squandered his hug.

"Ozora who is it ?" ask the girls who have known Ozora.

"Uncle Kev" he replied with a smile.

Not long after the two men of different ages so the struggle to be asked for a photo together. Once the girls are satisfied then they can be free.

"Where is your mom ?" kevin told Ozora to ask his mother.

Ozora shows it to the third floor. Kevin walks there, Ozora says goodbye to customers. Kevin sees the cool girl composing a disheveled book. Kevin hugged her from behind, putting his chin on the girl's shoulder.

"I'm tired of being home alone, I miss you" he said in a spoiled tone.

Celina turned to face Kevin, the man immediately kissed Celina's lips. Celina was wide-eyed, wailing around.

"What are you doing ?" he was surprised by what Kevin did.

"Munify you" he replied casually.

"There are people saying hello in that way" he continued.

"Ooh... so want to apply it here ? greet your female employees in such a way ?" he said he pretended to be angry.

David pretended to think.

"Good idea" he replied with a smile.

Celina directly pinched the man's waist. Kevin laughed immediately grabbed Celina's hand, Kevin could not stand the pinch that actually felt amused for him.

Holding Celina's hand, invited her to look for something she needed.

"Aren't you going to see Widya's mom ?" asked Celina suddenly remembered Kevin had known the leader in the store.

Kevin thought of remembering who Widya was, Celina explained that Kevin remembered her.

"Mother is the owner of this shop ?" ask Kevin.

"He's the manager of this store" Celina replied.

They decided to meet Widya's mother, the mother jokingly thought Kevin was a visiting celebrity. They laughed, Kevin put forward a desire to buy books that were roughly necessary for the newly founded company. Widya welcomes Kevin's request, but she is willing to supply the books Kevin needs.

At dinner Kevin invites Alyssa and Celina to come at his company's Grand Opening. Alyssa looked excited to welcome the invitation.

"Raffa also came to represent his company" said Kevin while eating food in front of him.

Alyssa's expression instantly changed, as did Celina.

"Sorry brother it seems I can't come, I remember there was an appointment with Ozora, right Ozora ?" celina refused Kevin's invitation.

Ozora just nodded, Alyssa immediately looked for another reason. No one was able to attend the opening ceremony of Kevin's company. The man was indifferent, he himself did not want the two women in front of him to meet Raffa there.

The event took place with great fanfare, attended by important people and envoys from various major companies in the country. Kevin impressed in delivering a short speech, thanking all the invited guests, introducing himself as the CEO who is trusted to lead the foreign-owned company, and ask for support from all parties related to the company he leads.

Kevin sipped his drink until it ran out. After the official event, they celebrated the grand opening with a dinner party. Raffa laughed when he saw his best friend drinking like a man who had not seen water for a long time.

"How long have we not seen each other ? have you never returned to Indonesia ? " ask Raffa to his best friend Kevin.

"Certainly home, there are also people I miss" Kevin replied with a smile.

"It's so arrogant, you didn't even see me" Raffa said.

"You're not among the people I miss" replies Kevin casually who is met with laughter by Raffa.

"Who ? a woman ?" ask Raffa.

"Yes, but this time I won't let you take it away from me" Kevin said, grabbing a new drink.

Looking at the flickering lights of the city from the spacious balcony of the fifteen-story building.

"I haven't congratulated you on your marriage" Kevin told Raffa.

"It's not that important, my marriage to Jessica is not what people see" she said, looking down her hands against the balcony railing.

"What's up ? you guys don't get along ?" ask Kevin.

"He's sorry to let you go, I think he likes you better" Raffa said.

"No, she doesn't like me that way, Jessica just doesn't want someone to leave her.

He wants everyone by his side, when you want to leave he will definitely try to hold you back, saying that you are a person who means a lot to him" Kevin explained

"Yes, when I expected her she didn't care about me, but when I wanted to be happy with another woman, she tied me up" Raffa said.

"New woman" Kevin's fishing rod.

"I even wanted to marry her" Raffa said.

"It's that far ? what is your relationship like ?" ask Kevin.

"Short, but very deep" Raffa said with a sad look.

It was so deep that it brought a child into this world, and then it left him, you bastard, cried Kevin.

"What about you ? what's serious about this one ?" ask Raffa.

"Very, very, very serious" Kevin replied.

"When did you introduce him ?" ask Raffa.

"Why ? so you can take it from me ?" kevin was greeted with laughter by Raffa.

"Where have you been staying all this time ?" raffa asked suddenly.

"At my sister's house, she went to college and worked here" Kevin replied.

"Your sister ? That sweet Alyssa is in this town ? why don't you meet me ?" tanya Raffa.

"To be attacked by a crocodile like you ?" reply Kevin sakartis.

" aaah... That's who you are, always thinking badly of me" Raffa said, looking at his watch.

"I have to go back now, I have a meeting tomorrow, I'll call you back later.upss.I don't have your number yet" Raffa said asking for Kevin's mobile number.

Kevin smiled, then took his phone, all wanting to save Raffa's number. The confused man did not find his cell phone.

"I didn't find my phone" Kevin said.

"What ? missing ? where did you put it ?" ask Raffa.

"Ware I import the important numbers there, I don't remember ? what's left at home ? I think I brought it ?" kevin said, remembering.

"Then I call, if it's still here we tell them to return it" Raffa said.

Pressing the number button Kevin mentioned and then calling. Soon someone answered Raffa's phone call.

"Women's voices" Raffa said after a response from across the street.

"Look, this is my friend's phone, where did you find it ?" ask Raffa.

"This phone wasn't found but was left to me" the woman replied.

"It's true what my friend left you for, please give me back the phone, I'll pay three times the price of the phone, now please give me the phone" raffa began to get upset.

"You think I'm a thief ? " say the woman was upset.

"Tell Kevin, the phone's on me and I'm not a thief" the woman continued.

He knows Kevin ? inner Raffa.

"Oh yeah ? what's your name I'm gonna ask my friend" Raffa asked.

"Listen yes, my name..."

Kevin snatches Raffa's phone and instantly listens.

"CELINA" the girl snapped.

"Yes, I know, I just remembered, I put his phone on you to charge, sorry" Kevin replied.

"Yes, sister, it's okay, say it with brother's friend yes, I am not a thief" said Celina upset.

"Yes I'll tell you" hung up, breathed a sigh of relief, then returned Raffa's phone.

Yes you are not a thief, but it is your heart that has been stolen this fangled crocodile, Kevin's mind riled.

"Was your scourge ? what's her name ? he wanted to mention his name earlier" Raffa said as he put his phone in his pocket.

"Have it, it doesn't matter, don't you want to go home ?" said Kevin

"Then spy, look at it, one day I will definitely know him" he said with a laugh passing from the place.

...~ Connect ~...