DEANNA
Deana-24

Adit's mouth shut tight when he heard the mother's words. He realized that even if he fell in love with a Deana, surely everything would not be as easy as imagined. Adit was very understanding of his mother's attitude. If the mother has said no then the next will not be as long as the door of her mother's heart has not been knocked. 

"It's up to you to agree or not. The point is, I'm still going to hire Deana because she can take good care of Raffi, Ma. At a young age and yet to have children, she was very painstaking when nurturing Raffi." Adit tried to end the conversation. Don't want to if the mama keeps insulting Deana. 

However, Tiara was not satisfied. The heart of the woman did not feel willing if her son had to be close to the village woman. For Tiara, even if Adit is not a match or opposite to Sonia, at least Adit is looking for a match or if necessary higher social status than Sonia. 

Not even slamming the steering wheel to a village girl. 

"Where are you going, Dit?" tiara asked as Adit stood up. 

"To the office again, Ma. I just wanted to say that. Don't interfere in my business, Ma. Especially to the point of hurting Deana and her family. If until Mama does that then Adit will not stay silent," said Adit full of assertiveness.  

Adit got up and left his parents' house. He didn't want to have a fight between them. How upset Adit was against the attitude of the mother who was so restrictive, but Adit chose to succumb. It was better to leave than to argue let alone fight with his own mother. 

***

As Adit said, Deana did not expect that her mother and sister, really carried by the man. They are picked up by Adit's man to move to the city. At first Tinah refused out of concern that the person was a bad person, but when Adit himself called and spoke at length with Tinah, the woman finally agreed. 

In the plan, they will live in a rented house that has also been sought Adit before. The house was indeed not too luxurious, slightly larger than Deana's house in the village. Upon learning of this, Deana felt very grateful for it. Moreover, the house is only five houses away from Adit's house so that Deana can really keep working and close to her parents. 

"Mas, but what if Madame Tiara finds out that my mother and sister live here. Sorry, Mas. I was afraid that Madam would hurt my family" Deana said honestly and could not cover up all the anxiety of her heart. 

"You take it easy, De. I've put a bodyguard undercover. They even live right next to your mother's house. Who is your neighbor," said Adit accompanied by a satisfied smile. 

Deana looked at him in disbelief. He really did not expect that Adit would care so much about him. In fact, it is so protective that Deana is unable to say anything about Adit's kindness. 

"From tomorrow, I'll set you free. You can go home after dinner and come after Shah. Or would stay too with great pleasure I would agree, De. It's up to you, as comfortable as you are and just think of it as your own home" Adit said. 

"You don't have to think about that. I'm sincerely helping you." Adit smiled. It felt like he felt so happy when he saw Deana who looked happy like that. 

"Yes, Mas. But Mas Adit's help is already very much. I don't believe in all this. Mas, tell me what Mas Adit's request is for me. Think of it as a return on all this. Honestly, even though Mas Adit said sincerely, still not feeling good," said Deana while breathing deeply many times. 

"Don't I tell you I'm sincere. But, if you force the already. You don't have to pay back hard, De. If indeed you want to retaliate then be a mother for Raffi," said Adit unconsciously. 

Momentary silence. 

Deana looked at Adit very closely. His forehead even shriveled deeply. "I-I mean, Mas?" 

Adit shook his head quickly and cursed himself. "I mean, you have to nurture and care for Raffi like your own son." 

Deana nodded while rounding her lips. "Oh, if that's quiet, ma'am. I will definitely treat Raffi like my own son. Although I have never had a child, but I feel very dear to Raffi." 

Adit chuckled when he heard Deana's reply. In his heart he felt grateful because Deana did not think too far anymore. Adit is not ready if Deana until she knows she wants the woman to be a connecting mother for Raffi. He is worried that Deana will refuse and their relationship will become awkward afterwards. So, for the time being Adit will be enjoying time with the woman. 

Let God's scenario work. I'm sure, if Deana and I are a match, there must be a way for us to unite. If it is not a match yes. How else.

Adit exhales many times in a rough manner. Then, he asked Deana to just rest because they did not want if their conversation was too far away. 

Dangerous. 

Adit will continue to slip.