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CHAPTER 7: Zaidan

After Dinda and Alfath disappear from view. Zaidan pensively watched his little daughter who was still playing water while telling the fish.

"Hi little fish ...."

"Have not eaten yet...."

"I'm sorry, I can't feed you. The food was over for the fish in the garden."

"You are small do not be naughty .. will be left with your mother"

Zaidan's heart was very sad. Seeing his daughter playing by herself.

The trauma that her daughter experienced was difficult to lose. Brought into his subconscious. And he's telling stories in the game.

Sometimes they get carried away in dreams. Delirious in the middle of sleep. Sometimes you wake up and cry because of a scary dream. To meet people sometimes still looks scared. Only on his father can he be spoiled and feel comfortable. And to her daughter, but rarely met, Katena lived across the country. Can only talk through vc.

Today is the first time Zaidan saw Anya can enjoy her heart cheerfully, laughing freely and happily with Dinda. Not afraid or awkward when meeting. Even the familiar. More surprisingly Anya easily called Dinda 'mother'.

Is it because of Dinda's personal sincerity, which radiates in the form of attention. Anya feels warm when she is nearby. And whether the longing for her mother caused Anya to open herself up to a figure similar to her mother. And also whether the trauma experienced Anya is time to heal. All of that swirling filled Zaidan's mind.

Then he opened a gallery on hp. There's a picture of Dinda that she took in secret. Both when Dinda herself, and when laughing cheerfully with her daughter.

"Mother, forgive me. "

It is undeniable that Zaidan's heart has been fascinated by Dinda's newfound figure. Trying to replace the shadow of his dead wife. Expelled the gloomy memories in his mind.

"Well, it's over yet to be told."While stroking Anya's hair.

"Let's go home!"

Seen the clock has shown at 14.35 WIB, soon entering the prayer time asyar.

"Good, Dad."

With a smile he stopped his hand, splashing water on the swimming fish. Immediately get up by moving both hands up.

"Let's Aris ...." Mr. Aris approached, Anya spontaneously to the back of her father, holding his hand tightly. Mr. Zaidan just smiled. Although his heart was sad to see the situation of his daughter.

"It's okay Anya. He'll take us home." Seeing Anya's reaction, Mr. Arispun smiled and approached.

"Here, Om has chocolate. You want to not?" He took out a chocolate bar from his pocket.  But Anya hesitated to accept. Then turned to Zaidan as if asking for approval. Zaidan nodded. Only then would you accept it.

"How about Mr. Aris, what aunty Jenengan can work at my place and stay."

"God willing, sir."

"When can come."

"Do I need to pick up this afternoon, sir."

"Can I wait at home."

"Good, sir."

"Good, sir."

Immediately after that Mr. Aris took the car in the parking lot. And pick up Zaidan and Anya who were busy locking the door. After being sure everything was safe, they left the place.

After 15 minutes, their trip stopped in a house. Located far from the city. Even villages. There are a few houses standing there. It's very far apart. Restricted by swaths of rice fields. The air is always fresh, especially in the morning. No noise, no pollution. There is only the singing of birds that never stops. Cheers from dawn to dusk. Even at night they still sound.

His house is not big, let alone luxurious. Tends to be classic and natural. But very beautiful, with ornamental flower plants that he likes. Like orchids and roses. And some other types that cannot be mentioned. Form a very charming garden in front of his house. From the fence to the garage which is not less than 50 meters away.

There are also fruit plants. Such as longan, guava, mango and rambutan. Neatly lined on the side of the road that passed. Do not forget the grapes as a living fence and shade on the path to the main house. It feels cold when you go down that road. Diverged from the scorching sunlight. Only one less than all of this. Sepi occupants ....

But we don't forget the security issue. He put 2 guards. To take care of when he left.

The murderer of his wife has not been caught. Anya is the only living witness who saw the incident firsthand. This caused Zaidan to become alarmed at his daughter's safety. Wherever he goes, he'll take it. No matter the office or having to get out of town with a pile of work.

After performing ashar prayers with his boss at the mosque next to the house, Mr. Aris said goodbye to pick up his aunt who was in the village.

Stay Zaidan himself accompanied by Anya who now looks tired and a face that looks shabby. All day here and there accompanied his father everywhere he went.

"Here is, take a bath baby, let's be beautiful."  Invite Zaidan to hold Anya gently.

"Father's son." While running Zaidan carried Anya behind his back. Aunt Sari who saw that, smiled looking at them.

"Auntie wants to go home now."

"Yes, Den."

"Wait a minute, I'll take Aris sir."

"Thank you, Den."

Zaidan to the upstairs bathroom, inside his room. Leaving aunt Sari with her busyness. He bathed Anya while playing happily. After finishing bathing, only realized that he had not prepared the clothes Anya would wear.

"Well, here you go. .., I'll take your shirt." Leaving Anya who was still fun playing water.

Zaidan went out to Anya's room below. Take a towel with a set of change of clothes, and come back. And Zaidan was surprised when he found Anya had come out of the bathroom, was a play alone on the edge of the bed, wet and without wearing body cover. Irrespective of the state of the room became messy and wet by Anya who could not understand.

While from the bathroom still heard the sound of the shower was turned on. Segara Zaidan headed for the bathroom. But the situation in the bathroom is no less horrendous. Water tub full of foam, open shower soap bottle, water spilling everywhere. Zaidan could only shake his head. And smiling looking at Anya who was not fully dressed.

"Parno ah's sister, here!" Call Zaidan gently after closing the water faucet in the bathroom. And approached Anya, who was not yet neat. Patently put on clothes and comb his daughter's hair. She looked even more beautiful when Zaidan tied her hair into two braids.

After that, Zaidan cleaned himself up leaving Anya playing again. No matter the room is still a mess. It will be cleaned, he thought. Shower in a relaxed manner. Removes sticky sweat in the body. Fresh ....

Actually aunt Sari already wants to go back to her house immediately. But seeing a messy house, he thought again about undoing his intention to go home. He first tidied up the house. Because as usual, if princess Anya has returned home address there is something she made a mess. Reasonable children.

Then Aunt Sari went to the kitchen, heated the food and prepared everything on the table. Then wash the dirty equipment. Perhaps his master was about to eat.

He worked here only 2 months since Mr. Zaidan occupied this house. It's just that he didn't stay the night, even though a place had been provided for it. Because at home he has responsibilities that he cannot ignore. His 5 five children were small. The largest class 9. And her husband is often sickly. So that his presence at home is needed. His job here is to clean and prepare food when needed.

Want to say goodbye but the master did not come out of the room.