Heart Darkness
Chapter 2 Sad Girl, Aruhi ...

The aroma of fried sausage burst into the room and managed to make Aruhi's stomach sound hard. The little girl smiled happily. Suppose there was a father every morning like this. His life must not be gray. Eagerly Aruhi got off the bed. He peeked out from behind the door. The living room was neat and clean, unlike last night. The aroma of cigarettes and alcohol has been lost in changing the aroma of fresh lime. While Dad looks very handsome with a dark blue jeans apron, busy arranging food on the dining table.

Benn's face lifted when he heard the door swipe.

"Ruhi???"

"Dad!!!"

Aruhi half ran and jumped into Benn's embrace. He sank into his close arms for a very long time, as if there was no tomorrow.

"Again, my beautiful daughter. I made you some fried rice, grilled sausage and your favorite roasted chicken. How's it?"

"Hore ...."

Ruhi immediately sat down at the dining table. Breakfast Ruhi every morning, usually just toast or sandwich. This morning was special, making his saliva melt. Aruhi was about to touch her food, but ....

"Eitttt wait a minute! Before that, go take a shower and brush your teeth, Dad!"

"Ah, Dad. Later then! I'm so starving. Let me hear this! My stomach screams for food," replied Aruhi with a spoiled grunt as she patted her stomach.

"alright. Just this once, Dad. Next time there is no compromise. Especially if there is no father, you have to shower and brush your teeth before breakfast!Now wash your hands first, son."

"All right, Dad."

Aruhi nodded obediently, quickly went to wash her hands and started eating voraciously. Is this because of Dad's cooking? It feels amazingly delicious. Benn smiled broadly at Aruhi before returning busy with dirty dishes.

Aruhi ate four full mouthfuls, chewed slowly and then drank a mouthful of water. Before continuing to eat, he asked, "Dad, don't work today?"

"Dad's leaving in the afternoon!"

"But it's Saturday. Why not just stay? We can go to Wahana Dream Land. My friends went there with their parents. We can take Mom and have fun."

Imaginary holding the hands of Father-Mother on the road to the vehicle managed to make Aruhi sparkle. Must be so exciting.

"Honey .., dad is a famous celebrity assistant and he's a busy guy. So, you always have to be ready nearby, drive for him and make sure everything goes well."

"Oh .. OK Dad. We might be able to leave next time." Aruhi was a little disappointed but could not force the will.

"Seat your breakfast before it gets cold! You can choke on it if you eat while you talk."

The fried rice on his plate was almost gone. There were two more bribes left when Mom walked out of the room while pushing a suitcase of clothes. I was busy cleaning the kitchen and dirty laundry to the point of not seeing Mom.

"Mother, where are you going?" ask Aruhi slowly. Benn turned to hear Aruhi's question and looked at Salsa.

The question is the same as Aruhi.

"Where are you going, Salsa? Are you going out of town?"

Salsa works as an accountant in a suburban garment. Salsa did not like the job very much, but still went to work to fill the time.

"I'm sorry, Benn. It has to end like this. I really can't stand it. So, I'd better go, get back to my family. I might end up in a rehab center if I don't do it right away."

Benn then became wary. Immediately he took off the apron and put the dinner table on. Both hands grabbed Salsa's shoulders and held her tightly.

The woman's face .. remains beautiful .. even if it seems uninspired. Salsa's eyes are waving sadness.

"My dear. Salsa ..., didn't we talk last night? If you want to go to college and college, go! I'll find ua ...."

"You mean, a campus for ordinary people on the shanty road ahead?" cut Salsa sick and disgusted. "I'm sorry, Benn. Mother's right. I cannot live without wealth and wealth because I was born to have it all. My love is so blind to you that it is willing to give up the privileges that are freely given to me. I am young, my path is long. I just need to crawl around and ask for forgiveness from my parents. Please forgive me."

"Let's talk about this. Remember when we first left your house? You sure will live with me, no matter what. Consider that, dear."

"You're gonna leave me and Aruhi?"

Salsa. Benn retreated slowly, knowing the woo was futile. Salsa was obviously unhappy, the eye light was very dim. Salsa stepped closer to Aruhi, kneeling before her daughter.

"I'm not a good mother. Ii'm sorry. You can live happily with your father and soon forget me ...."

Aruhi held back the overflow of tears that would spill. Seeing Mom push the suitcase already made him quite sad.

"Please, don't go, Mom! I promise, it won't be naughty or whiny. It won't make you mad." Aruhi's cry finally broke as well. The poor boy grabbed Salsa's smooth hand and kissed her warmly. Holding that hand on his chest. It's okay to be beaten or ignored, Aruhi will be able to handle all the pain.

"I wouldn't be seen, if it was Mom's. Please don't go, Mother. What can make you happy? You can smoke and drink, as long as you don't go!" he said again he started to shed tears.

Salsa shook her head, pulling her hand from Aruhi's grasp.

"If you grow up and meet me, pretend, don't know me. It can make me happy."

Salsa stood up, wiped away the tears and pulled her suitcase. He didn't even kiss Aruhi's forehead. While Benn stood stunned. Aruhi jumped down and followed her mother to the exit.

"Yumuuuuuu!!! Please ... don't leave me. You can slap me as you like. I'm not gonna cry. Please don't go!"

His hand pulled the tip of Salsa's coat. The woman was glued for a moment. He looked up at the ceiling of the house, holding back tears before shaking Aruhi's small hand.

"I'm sorry, Ruhi!"

"Mother ..I'm sorry if I upset you. To - long, don't go!"

He turned to his father who was standing helpless.

"Dad, why shut up? I'm leaving, I want my mom!"

Aruhi screamed when she saw a luxury sedan stop in front of their modest house. Someone got out of the car and bowed respectfully as Salsa stepped out of the yard.

"Miss Salsa, Master and Lady are waiting for your arrival."

"I've only ever married Benn Amarante but never had children with him."

"Don't worry, Madam. All this time you live with a fake name and identity. You remain single to this day. Even your marriage to Ben is not legal in the eyes of the law."

"alright. Let's go!"

Aruhi cried loudly in the arms of Benn to see his mother's departure. This is really bad. Mom really left. Benn dyed the top of Aruhi's head to comfort.

"Aruhi, your mother has a reason. Don't cry anymore and don't hate it, Dad!"

Aruhi continued to cry with tears to invite the attention of the neighbors. They looked inquisitively and began to whisper. Aruhi can't live without Mom. He could not face his friends when school started. They will definitely talk about his strange attitude until no one survives nearby.

"Can you not go today? I don't want to be left, Dad?"

"Darling, your nanny will be here soon. I replaced it with someone new. His name is Danish."

"Are you going to be gone long?"

"Emmm .... I'll be back soon, Dad. Want to eat ice cream?"

Aruhi shook her head still as hot as possible. The more it was removed, the more tears flowed.

"I want my mom, Dad. Why don't you like me? I love him so much."

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