Child Genius - Beyond Recollection
CHAPTER 37 ~ Together in Villa ~

Since losing the chance to get custody of Ozora, Ms. Rowenna was like a fuss, whatever was wrong in her eyes. The servants of the house were the target of his anger. The items in front of him only lasted for a moment in front of his eyes then floated in shambles everywhere.

The crystal glass, figura, vase, so considering his defeat in the trial the items were shapelessly shattered. No matter what the price, no matter what his favorite item with one tepis it will float and crumble. It's all because of Mrs. Rowenna was very sorry she could not control Ozora.

Walk into the living room, hoping to get some peace in the room that relieved, Mrs. Rowenna actually found Jessica who stepped unconcerned in front of her. Make that middle-aged woman ride on a black.

Mrs. Rowenna threw Jessica out of her house. The very thing he wanted to do when he found out Tita was not his flesh and blood. But the middle-aged woman persisted in order to use Tita to get close to Ozora. Through Tita's birthday event, Ozora was invited to stay at her home.

Finally Madame. Rowenna managed to get evidence of her suspicions over Ozora's origin. Ozora is really his descendant and Tita is no longer of any use to him. Plus the behavior of Jessica and her parents who only squandered her family's property.

"Now also bring your son, lift your feet from this house. You are completely useless to me, you can't even give offspring to me" Rowenna decided to chase Jessica away with a down-and-down breath of anger.

"Mom, what about Tita, she's your granddaughter" Jessica cried.

Mrs. Rowenna slapped Jessica in the face, leaving the woman flabbergasted. Mrs. Rowenna had tried to hold back her anger but Jessica's words showed that she still wanted to lie in front of her.

"Keep that lie of yours, I already know who Tita really is. The boy had absolutely nothing to do with our family" Rowenna said with a sharp look.

Jessica flabbergasted.

"I should have sued you for cheating me for years.

But for the sake of remembering my friendship with your parents.

I decided to just kick you out of this house, you should be grateful for that" Rowenna said.

Jessica shook her head trying to deny the fact that Ms. Rowenna knew his lie. Mrs. Rowenna recalled what her friendship with the Cartwright family was like.

"When my company fell, your family did help us, we tried to rise from the slump.

Unlike your family who at all times rely on my help.

Whenever they were successful, they would scoop up the results themselves but every time they got into trouble, they would whine coming at me.

Now that I no longer want to deal with you, I have fulfilled my promise to marry you to Raffa.

I don't owe them anything anymore" Rowenna said, returning to her study.

Jessica immediately arrested Ms. Rowenna, crying pleading for forgiveness. Jessica promised to be a good daughter-in-law to him. That woman is relying so much on Raffa to overcome her financial problems, she does not want to lose all your luxurious living facilities.

"I know what you expect from my son, facilities for your luxurious lifestyle.

I know there is no more love between you, and surely my son no longer loves you so why is your marriage maintained ?

To let my son be forever gnawed at by you ?" continued Rowenna.

"No mommy. no. I love Raffa.

I can definitely make Raffa love me again.

Give me a chance mommy, I can definitely get Raffa's love back.

I'm not leaving here, I don't want to lose Raffa" Jessica said, still holding her hand. Rowenna's.

"Don't want to lose Raffa or won't lose the money ?

How can I trust you ?

Since marrying my son you only care about yourself.

You don't care about the feelings of my son who can't move on from that poor woman.

You don't even care if she still loves another woman.

That alone is enough evidence for me, if you don't need Raffa's love but you just need the money" Rowenna snapped.

"Now, you either leave here or I'll forcefully drive you out.

Consider your son's feelings, if you're forced to drag him out of this house" he said firmly, then stepped back into his study.

Jessica ran into the room, shouting loudly there. The woman could not accept the sudden fact of having to get out of the Saltano family residence. The woman could not live without relying on the facilities of the rich family, because Jessica knew for sure the financial condition of her family is on the edge. Jessica's family is in danger of bankruptcy.

Alright, I'll get out of here but I won't let you guys live quietly after daring to kick me out of here, Jessica cried.

The woman finally resigned, leaving the Saltano residence while carrying her daughter Tita. Ny's Heart. Rowenna was stunned when she heard the sound of Tita crying who did not want to leave the house. Either way, Mrs. Rowenna had been pouring out her affection for Tita all this time.

Mrs. Rowenna had been pampering her only granddaughter for so long, that affection could not just disappear. But Jessica's lies and behavior make the rich mistress feel a deep hatred for Jessica to finally let Tita go without seeing her at all.

Mrs. Rowenna just watched them leave while shedding tears from her study window.

Meanwhile Celina and Ozora have returned to living their daily lives, busy serving the store's growing customers. Celina who returned to custody of Ozora is like getting a new spirit to live her life.

"China !!!"

Celina turned her head towards the voice, the girl was surprised to see who greeted her.

"Keira, you're here" cried Celina unexpectedly would meet Keira at the bookstore.

"It's not a coincidence, I was deliberately looking for you" Keira said as she looked through the store.

"Well this store is getting bigger, if not wrong already has several branches right ? I still remember when I was in High School, we loved messing around in this bookstore" Keira said nostalgically.

"really ? you're a customer in this store ?" ask Celina.

"Mm.. back when the display school was still old school, not as cool as it is today, this store became more powerful.

By the way, how are you guys doing ?

What exactly happened ?

Why are you in such a hurry to go home ?

Who's Ozora ?" keira's questions flocked like machine gun bullets.

Celina laughed at Keira's great curiosity.

"We rushed home because of my son, I had to regain custody of my son Ozora" Celina said.

"Do you have children ? at such a young age ? who is his father ? Kevin ? or Raffa ?" ask Keira directly.

Celina just smiled, shaking her head. Keira pouted, her curiosity getting no answer.

"Then where's your son, with Kevin ? or with Raffa ?" Keira is still trying to get answers.

"Mama" Ozora appears.

"Ozora .. This is that Ozora ? That ozora ? no way, your son is that genius Ozora ?" keira is hysterical.

Keira immediately restrained Ozora's small body, holding the boy's hands together, sitting in front of Ozora.

"Oh my God, you're so handsome ? who's your father, what am I ? from whom did you get your handsome face this haa" Keira said as she pinched Ozora's cheek.

Keira is still trying to find the answer to who the father of Celina's son, the girl is really curious about the love story of the two best friends' triangle.

"Who is your father dear ?" repeat Keira starts to frown.

"Father" Ozora replied.

"Oh. if it's aunty also tau huu" said Keira while pinching the top of Ozora's nose.

"My guess is Raffa, right ? he looks more like Raffa.

Mm is not wrong anymore, this child really looks like Raffa" Keira said as she continued to look at Ozora even from a close range and got closer to sticking her nose with Ozora's nose.

Making the handsome boy laugh immediately, Keira also laughed.

"Keira" said Keira introducing herself as she extended her hand

"Keira Knightley" Ozora said, immediately making Keira laugh again.

"You know Keira Knightley ? so, where do you choose Keira or Keira Knightley ?" keira asked to show herself.

"This girl" select Ozora while pointing at Keira.

"Beautiful" Ozora replied.

"Ooh. Oh my goodness, the little ones are good at combing. How if it's big, Raffa really put his playboy talent on you" Keira said with a laugh, Ozora also laughed.

"Uncle Kev" cried Ozora.

"Uncle Kev ?" keira said then looked at the direction of Ozora's view.

"Oo so the call uncle Kev ? if aunty says he is uncle tek, uncle jutek" said Keira while pointing at Kevin.

Ozora laughed, Kevin ignored Keira's words

"I think I know where Raffa is, are we going to see him ?" kevin asked Celina.

Celina was silent, confused as to what to answer, to be honest the girl had difficulty coping with her feelings every time faced with Raffa. Every time faced with the man his heart always pounding and it feels uncomfortable especially if there is Kevin beside him.

"Where he might be able to answer, I told you meeting two loved ones at the same time was difficult" Keira replied to Kevin.

Celina bowed to Keira's words, in her heart confirming the girl's words. Despite the hesitation, Celina finally nodded in agreement.

Ayok" said Keira directly carrying Ozora.

"Hey who brought you ?" said Kevin.

Keira pouted.

"Look Auntie Kei, we're leaving" said Ozora, who is still held by Keira.

"I was invited by Ozora" Keira replied directly sticking out her tongue.

"Ozora calls me auntie Kei, it's so cool that yu huu" Keira said as she held Ozora in her arms and held her little hand while swaying like a dance.

Celina and Kevin smiled, looking at the carefree manner of Keira and Ozora

After Celina's shift runs out, they together leave for the place where Raffa is. Celina's heart was pounding rapidly as it began to recognize the area they were aiming for. Celina tried to calm her heart as the car carrying them entered the gravel road towards a Villa.

Kevin stopped the car at the villa on the beach. The modern luxury villa did not look haunted at all but was able to make Celina break out in a cold sweat. The girl's body was trembling, her heart was pounding very fast.

It was still clear to him as he tried to escape from this Villa. Everything still looks the same, almost seven years on, all still looking the same. Kevin opens the car door for Celina, making the girl realize from her daydream.

"You all right ? your face looks pale" Kevin said as he touched Celina's forehead but the girl only shook her head.

They walked towards the Villa porch, Kevin knocking on the door but there was no answer. They decided to walk to the side of Villa, towards the backyard that could directly look out to the high seas.

"That's papa" cried Ozora as she saw a man sitting at the end of a wooden dock.

The boy immediately ran over the wooden bridge that connected the pier. Celina had no time to stop him, only being able to stare as Ozora called Raffa.

The man who had been looking pensive stood up and greeted Ozora who scattered himself into the man's arms. Raffa hugged the boy tightly, looking out at the Villa's backyard.

His lips smiled as he saw the girl he missed standing there looking at him. Kevin caught up with Ozora and Raffa, as usual they hugged and walked back to Villa.

Ozora's hand is held by Raffa, and Kevin's hand. Ozora laughs when Raffa and Kevin raise the boy's hand high at the same time.

"Well, what a beautiful sight, you are surrounded by three handsome men, you are amazingly lucky Celina" Keira said as she looked at the three men who were walking while laughing on the dock.

Celina just smiled blandly, a forced smile. Keira caught up with the three handsome men, Keira greeting Raffa who welcomed his helping hand.

"A very beautiful villa" praised Keira.

"Thank you" Raffa replied.

They reached the back of the Villa.

"You're here too" Raffa said, greeting Celina.

Celina nodded, Raffa looked at Celina with a gaze filled with longing. Raffa and Celina smiled at each other hesitantly then lowered her head, the atmosphere becoming awkward.

"We didn't see you again after the signing of the custody document, but we really want to thank you" Kevin said, embracing Celina's shoulder and peaking her hair.

Celina lowered her head, a strange taste flowed through her heart. Sad, when Kevin was friendly in front of Raffa. Celina felt the pain of Raffa's heart watching it all. Suddenly the mood became quiet.

"Is it hungry, right ? Ozora is hungry ? " tanya Keira broke the silence of that awkward atmosphere.

Ozora nodded.

"If barbeque Ozora wants ?" ask Raffa.

"Mauuu." exclaimed Keira,

All laughed, together they prepared the ingredients and the cooking equipment in the backyard of the Villa. As was the old custom when Raffa and Kevin's family gathered, the women were forbidden from cooking. Kevin and Raffa prepare all the dishes.

Beef steak with black pepper sauce is their menu of choice. Keira looked amazed at the familiarity of Kevin and Raffa while preparing dishes for all of them. Kevin and Raffa joke around, prank each other and laugh together.

When cooking together, they seem to forget all the problems between them. It does not show any competition between them. And it always is, protecting each other, loving each other, like siblings.

"Try if Alyssa is here" said Raffa while arranging dishes.

Kevin was silent, Celina lowered her head, Raffa stared in surprise at them. Every time the two families ate together of course Alyssa was always present and Alyssa was the first person they allowed to taste. They love Alyssa very much, Raffa already considers Alyssa like her own sister.

But at the moment, the relationship between Alyssa, Celina and Kevin is going through a cold war. Alyssa is angry and disappointed with Celina, Alyssa is also upset because Kevin insists on staying in love with Celina.

"Let's get started, I can't wait to taste" Keira exclaimed suddenly breaking the mood.

"By the way who's Alyssa ? the girl you guys are fighting over too ?" ask Keira curiously.

"Yes" answered Raffa.

Celina reflexes staring at Raffa.

"It's up for grabs to be his favorite sister" Raffa continued while returning Celina's gaze.

"Actually whose sister is she ?" ask Keira again.

Raffa put his mouth on Kevin. Keira nodded in understanding.

"You want to be his favorite brother ? mm I want to know him" Keira said again.

They start eating together, Kevin sits next to Celina and Keira sits next to Raffa while Ozora sits on the other side. They enjoyed the cooking of the two men. Keira did not tire of praising the delicacy of their cuisine.

"You haven't been in the office since that day, I've had trouble finding you" Kevin said.

"I came here immediately, it felt not ready to undergo business at the office. Rather than making the wrong decision I'd rather avoid "Raffa replied.

"Thank you for giving Ozora custody to me" Celina said.

Raffa looked at Celina who was sitting in front of him. A slanted smile, a forced smile, a pain, defying her family for the sake of a woman who chooses to be happy with another man. It was so painful, the man just bowed playing the potato stick with his fork.

After lunch together, they chatted leisurely in the back yard while enjoying the view and the sea breeze. While Ozora looks fun playing on the beach with Raffa. The man seemed to want to enjoy playing with his favorite son.

They decide to stay overnight, seeing Ozora who is reluctant to be invited home. Celina was stunned staring at the room where she was held first. Kevin came to surprise her to take a seat together in the living room downstairs.

After dinner, they sat together on a thick carpet while enjoying snacks. They listened to Ozora. As usual Kevin is most happy to tease Ozora and the boy will run for a defense from Keira.

Now Ozora has a new auntie, more people love her. Keira is ready to put up a body when Ozora asks to be defended whenever Kevin pranks him.

"I want to announce something" Kevin said suddenly after they got tired of joking.

Grabbing and holding Celina's hand.

"I plan to marry Celina next month, coinciding with Ozora's birthday" Kevin said.

The mood turned silent. Celina was shocked to look at Kevin, the girl was completely unaware of the plan.

"K.. why so fast ?" reflex Celina asked.

"Quick how dear ? I've loved you for seven years, since the first time I met you" said Kevin clasping Celina's hand and kissing the back of the girl's hand.

Celina lowered her head, as well as Raffa, this news was like lightning striking in their midst. Keira couldn't even melt the atmosphere.

...~ Connect ~...