
In the end, Berly returned to his room, safely and without any shortage of anything. Of course, it could happen, because Daniel drove her. With full attention, until it can survive to the goal.
Unfortunately, Daniel just escorted Berly, arriving in front of the room. Because it was too late, then he chose to immediately resign, when it was made sure Berly really went into his room.
The two separated, after waving hands.
On the way to Berly's room and his mother's. The girl, who had spoken clearly, said the time and place, she and her family, would have dinner together. To celebrate Berly's fourth birthday.
And it happened tonight, in the same restaurant, where Victor and Bella were having their wedding anniversary, and so, at that place of eating, the family, was celebrating Berly's birthday.
However, on this occasion, they chose a different spot. A spot with a small swimming pool behind the lined bench, became the family's choice.
A storied strawberry cheese tart, ready to be executed. There are four long, slender candles, enthroned on top, among a pile of fresh strawberries.
In fact, strawberry cheese cake is Berly's favorite pastry. The taste of the boy, even very similar to his father.
Berly just wanted to eat the cake, if, it was his mother who made it. Because, Rose always maintains the taste and recipes that Ben told her, the first time.
Even, with what he sells in his cake shop. Therefore, the pastry is very sold every day.
Apparently, Berly also liked the sweet food, even since he was a baby. Because, Rose was once a prankster, stuffing the cake, when Berly had just turned 8 months old.
So, starting from there, Berly's tongue, just want to accept, a kind of cake, made by his mother only.
Same thing today.
Rose asked permission from the restaurant, to borrow the kitchen and cooking utensils there. Also, some of the materials he needs. Of course, he paid with the appropriate pocket.
Not in the usual cake. Since it was for a birthday, Rose made it, in tart form, so that she could shape it taller and bigger, as her daughter's birthday cake.
On the left side of the table, there is Victor, Bella who is holding Ellia, then Bervan, and Uncle Alex. On the right, there was only Rose and Baz. Because, Berly, already standing in the middle of the table, in front of the beautiful birthday cake.
The girl, so beautiful tonight. Wearing a matching dress with her mother, yellow ivory-coated tutu.
A princess's tub, that knee-length dress, paired, with a glass shoe. A pair of shoes that had, a pile of ribbon-shaped diamonds, on it.
Berly's blond hair, left unraveled, only, Rose made it a little wavy.
Also, he slightly polished the face of his little princess, to make it look fresher and brighter. Not much, just a little blush, also lips with pink color.
Rose had been getting around tonight, so that her son, really, looked like a princess. And Berly, will always be a princess to her.
This too, he did, in order to make up for his mistake, because it had made Berly, had disappeared last night.
The woman was relieved, as her daughter was able to return in a fine state. Unfortunately, he could not meet the good man who had delivered his daughter.
Rose regretted it, as she had not had time to thank him. Because he's looking after his daughter. Beautiful pearls are the only thing he has.
He promised, later, if there was a chance, he would look for the person and express his gratitude.
What the woman did not know was that her little daughter had invited the man to attend this small, small birthday event.
Same with Berly. Rose also wore a yellow dress with the same tutu. It's just, a little different. Because, the woman, always do not leave a leather jacket. Outer of whatever he wears.
Only, his hair is also made curly, Rose tied a ponytail.
Yep! The woman, had already left her sweet impression, a long time ago. Still, there is a fierce and bold touch, in every appearance.
Happy Birthday to You
Happy Birthday to You
Happy Birthday to You
Hapy Birthday To You's
….
While standing, in their respective positions, everyone sang cheerfully. While clapping hands, and the curvature of the lips are so wide.
In fact, even the little Ellia, was so enthusiastic about singing, even though, her voice was not so clear.
However, all of that, contrasted with the gloomy face, which was birthday today. Those grayish-black eyeballs, continued to circulate. Looking for a figure, which he was so waiting for.
Berly was remembering, if, he had told him the time and place, correctly. Then, why hasn't that person appeared yet?
Who else?! Of course, that person was Daniel. People who already felt so special to the little boy, even though they had only met for the first time.
The little boy, just did not realize, when in fact, had formed an inner bond, between a father and a son, between the two of them.
Then, all of a sudden, his heart felt sad, at the thought of, perhaps, if Daniel forgot his promise to come. Or maybe even forget it.
Even those clear eyes, over time crystallized. I don't know why, but for Berly, it felt, that sadness, it was attacking his heart so much, right now.
Until, the crystal was also melted. Dropped a precious piece that then, landed, on the pendulum of the necklace in the form of the letter B.
Yep! It was the same necklace that Rose had bought for Ben. He bought two of the same necklaces. To be worn around their necks. Then, they never let go of the necklace, at all.
Also with Ben, until the end of his life, before he disappeared.
After Berly was born, Rose left the necklace to her daughter. Who has the same initials, with his bioligist father.
It's possible, with the necklace, Ben could come back. It was Rose's hope, which he never ended.
The girl, immediately wiped her wet eyes. Not wanting, everyone who was there, realized, that he had just cried. Whereas, he alone, does not know the exact cause, this sadness.
Also, not wanting to disappoint his mother, who had already painstakingly prepared all this.
One! Two! Three!
Everyone cheered, compactly making cues so that Berly, immediately blew out his candle.
“Berly Callary! The candles!” whispered Rose, interrupting the princess, who was still downcast.
His two hands were still in front, clapping small, matching the rhythm of the others. Sometimes, he glanced ahead. Towards all his family.
Presumably, Rose caught a strange gurgle from her daughter's attitude. However, he really could not guess what Berly was thinking. And, the cause of what made his daughter, now even so downcast sad.
The woman, too, moved sideways. Grabbing her daughter, then, rubbed her warm palm on Berly's half-open back.
“Honey! What's up?” whispered Rose softly. While others, still continue to sing and are not aware of the strange attitude of the girl.
“It's okay!” Then Berly lifted his face. Looking at her mother, with a big smile. Very sweet, but in fact, he was hiding his bitter taste in the heart.
“I'm just praying, so I can meet Papa soon!” he continued, widening that painful smile.
A little boy, right now, is just trying, to stay strong in front of his mother. And.., he also did not know, the sentence he said, came just like that, without him thinking before.
I swear by anything, Rose's heart was made to mess with this. He was filled with excitement, because Berly was willing to accept this situation, and still hoped Ben would return soon. But on the other hand, Rose increasingly felt guilty, for having made such a state, for her beloved daughter.
Is..., is he so selfish, for having always, maintained his love for Ben? Was he wrong because he did this?
Eehhh…. Rose drew her breath so deeply, that her head looked up. While also harboring the feeling of this wound into his mind. As well as holding back tears, which were ready to fall to the ground.
For what! He wanted to give happiness to his little daughter! However, his love for Ben is too great, so Rose herself, can not control.
“May your prayers be answered, Dear!” One deep kiss, Rose put, on the princess's forehead.
Both of them also closed, feeling the energy of affection from both sides.
While behind them, it seems, Baz is getting stronger with the plan he has made. The man smiled so broadly, nodding.
Got Baz in his pants pocket on the right. Where the protruding side was not visible from the direction of Rose or Berly. He had prepared something so special, in that pocket of his pants.
One
Two
Three
Fuuuhhh~!
Berly also blew out the candles that had melted. Now, it was her turn to cut her favorite cake.
Before actually sticking the entire cake knife in, Berly looked forward for a bit. Looks like the wait is over. Perhaps, he just had to give up on Daniel's absence, on this important event.
The little boy was sad, Berly was heartbroken. It's just, no one noticed, except for Bervan. The boy closest to her. The older brother who always looked after and loved her was also Ellia.
Berly then pulled both corners of the lips, to force a smile to rise there.
At that moment, he had already planted the entire blade of the cake and tried to pull it. Someone appeared from behind the lighted trees.
A smile also appeared. His lethargic and gloomy face disappeared, instantly. He pulled the cake knife unconsciously, then stuck it again, to make a small cut.
However, all that, he did, without looking at him at all. Berly just, following the direction of the mother's hand movements. His eyes continued to look forward, at someone, who then came.
“Sorry, I'm late!” daniel said, giving a sorry smile.
DEG
That voice!
Not only Rose, but everyone rounded their eyes, simultaneously. They looked at the origin of the sound slowly.
Scared, very scared, when, they've been listening wrong.
She was!
Suddenly, Rose felt her chest rumble as she was already staring at the figure. His breathing became short and breathless. Then, the hand that was guiding her daughter cut the cake, fell and trembled.
Both of them, both hands were trembling. And the meter travels all over the body. This startled effect, fiercely attacking his entire body. Who are not ready at all to accept this reality.
“Ben!” ******* small and slow escapes her pink lips.
Baz looked at him quickly. Make sure, what just came out of the mouth of the woman by his side. Seeing Rose's response this time, it felt, impossible if their vision, was wrong.
He looked towards the man again. The figure now has the same face, but the appearance looks different.
Rose could not believe it. It was truly unexpected, if the man he had always been waiting for, was still alive. Still breathing and looking real in front of his eyes.
The person he loved so much and so longed for, for so many years.
Finally, Rose finally saw him again.
If, his entire body was already trembling, the result of the shock that attacked was so intense. Now, his face also trembling lips held back the cries.
However, his eyes could not do that. Tears escaped without control. Decays on the cheek with one drop that is so meaningful.
Everyone is agape. Everyone who was there didn't expect, that, they'd meet Ben again.
But nevertheless….
The man did not come alone. There's someone next to him. Who embraces his arms so possessively, spoiled and affectionate. Also someone else in the back, who was walking with a flat face.
Sure enough! Daniel comes with Della and Emilio who never miss.
The fiancee, whining to come to the party, the little boy, whom Daniel had a glimpse of.
And. who would have thought, if, what they would come to, it was his own pitfall.
In fact, Daniel aka Ben who he manipulated, is back home, to his family, which is the truth.
As soon as she saw Rose, Della immediately put on a look of caution. Very wary, even the woman was terrified at this moment. Afraid that, the man he had earned with great difficulty, would be taken back by the real owner.
Daniel who did not consider the strange expressions of everyone who looked at him with stunned and full of surprise in their eyeballs. The man only thought, if they were only shocked because there was a stranger who suddenly came, at the family event.
The man smiled kindly without hesitation. Greet everyone, one by one. Without exception. Including Rose, who is now covered in tears.
How not to cry?!
That woman! The woman Ben is with right now, Rose still remembers him. Very clearly. He kept the memory of the horrible woman's photo, in his mind.
The woman, who has prepared and planned all the nestapa and nelangsa, which she has to live for the past few years.
His hands on the side were very strong. Very strong, until the books look pale and white.
Not just heartache because Ben came along with a woman. It hurts more and stabs more, because the man he loves, in fact, came along with a figure he hated so much.
And even so friendly.
Eyebrows, eyes, nose, lips. Everything shriveled between all the emotional turmoil that was possessing him.
He wanted to cry, to hug. But also wanted to rage out of wrath.
If this is the case, then all their speculations are correct! That petty woman, that demonic woman, who had taken her love as well as her life, all this time.
Baz also knew and memorized the face. He looked at Rose. Scared and worried, something happened to the woman.
Sure enough, Rose's entire gaze as well as aura at the moment, was engulfed by such a thick hatred.
“Happy birthday, Berly! Sorry I'm late!” Daniel has arrived before Berly.
Kissing the cheek of the girl, who now looks so bright. Hugged him for a moment. Because, Della did not let go of her hand at all, to remain in her confinement.
He felt a bit uncomfortable with Della's childish attitude. But Daniel could not rebuke him yet, because right now, there are so many people.
“I forgot to buy a gift for you,” her speech in a sorry tone while breaking a hug. “And, oh yes, but I bought it for you. I don't know what you like, but I hope you'll take it.”
Ejected Daniel, a long velvet box, from inside a suit pocket on the inside. Then, hand the thing over to Berly's hand.
In the euphoria she felt, the girl opened the box. Then, he found, a necklace with green pearls that looked so beautiful.
“Delivering dolls is common, I want to give something special to you,” Daniel said, smiling so widely.
He also smiled kindly, at the woman he was sure was the mother of the sweet princess.
Not that she was happy, but Rose felt a pain in her heart. That smile, like it was Ben didn't recognize her. Like, he was a stranger to that guy.
Meanwhile, Berly was staring at the necklace, full of charm and so happy. Very plainly.
From a special person, with such a special gift. Because of the gift, it is very true to its name. Berly, the precious green pearl.
“Oh, yes! Mother, Uncle, Aunt, this is Daniel. He's the one who delivered me last night.” Berly finally remembered to introduce his special man, to everyone.
“Hello, I'm Daniel Ernesto! Nice to meet you guys!” Apparently, the man waved at all the audiences there.
Berly and Daniel looked at each other and smiled.
“Come, I'll put it on for you!” Daniel released Della's hand with a pleading and slightly pushy look.
Eventually, Della let go. Daniel took the gift and wrapped it around Berly's neck.
Daniel's? Is it not Ben? But Rose was sure, if it was the man she belonged to.
What the hell's going on? Why could this be? Why did his name change and Ben seemed to not recognize himself, as well as his entire family?
Busy to see the interaction of Daniel and Berly, no one realized, when, Rose was trembling all over her body, from top to toe.
The woman, kept backtracking her steps. With a mix of blaring feelings, ruling up to make it almost crazy, because it can not accept this reality.
“Dan, meet.. This is Della, she is my fiancee!” daniel told everyone.
He smiled kindly, back. As for Della, it greatly widened her smile. It was as if he had won a landslide in this state.
Yep! She was already his fiancee, at this moment.
JEGERRR
As if he had just been struck by lightning, Rose's body staggered backwards. Where there is a small swimming pool, there.
Byuuuurrr~!
“ROSE!!!” jerit Baz panicked.
Seriate…
sorry for the length, I want updates semalem, but the power is less fitting if I cut in the middle, so I continue this morning, let it feel more climactic,,, so,,
hope your friends like it
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