My Heart Was Wounded Deep
Chapter 6's

Kikan's school had allowed him to graduate despite his truancy during the last three weeks of his senior year. But a high school diploma won't do much to cover his criminal record. Kikan has not mentioned about the business he has started since he was jailed. He does not know if this effort will succeed, but he has earned income by making leather bracelets for men and adolescents. The woman who gave her the laptop, Ms Weli has been uploading the bracelet on online shopping sites for the past three years. From there Kikan recently got the money he sent to Jason. She and the lady weli share the benefits, but now that she is free, she no longer needs the help of the lady weli.

Kikan reached into the bag and took out a leather drawstring pouch. "I, hmm, have a little present for you" she told Jason. "Don't be too happy, it's nothing. You don't even have to wear it, I just want to know if you think it's cool."

"trims" Jason said as he received the shaved bag that wrapped his gift. How to wrap an unusual gift makes it look masculine.

Kikan did not say that he made the bracelet. He did not want to give a reason to the child or anyone else not to like his gift. "You can open it later" but Jason reached out and pulled out the contents, before Kikan could finish speaking.

"What's that?" ask Rey.

"Bracelet," Jason exclaimed, the joyful tone in his voice making Kikan a little relieved. The boy did not sound as if he hated his gift.

"Yes, but not exactly like this." Jason flipped - turned the bracelet in his hand that was the size of an adult hand. Fortunately, the leather webbing, decorated Kikan with a piece of processed stone carved in the form of an eagle emblem. Tightened with a rope whose size can be adjusted. "Cool, how do you get it?"

The maidservants came with their orders, and Kikan pretended not to hear the question. Jason was so focused on putting up the bracelet, then enjoying the food. Not chasing answers.

From there the conversation became a little stiff. Kikan asks about Jason's grades at school, expressing pride in his good achievements and encouraging him to stay that way. It would be natural for Kikan to talk to Rey as well, but he was very careful not to ask the man any questions. Kikan didn't want rey to think he still had feelings for her. Sometimes their brief relationship used to be, replayed in Kikan's mind. Usually late at night, it was the most beautiful memory he had. Even so, he told himself the memories would remain memories, no matter what, because he had never been in such close contact with others.

Kikan hadn't turned eighteen when he was imprisoned, and although there were several male guards who approached him during his stay, making some of his friends jealous, he had never kissed anyone but Rey. Kikan realized he only had a short time to get to know his son before he reached adulthood. He doesn't want to waste time with any man. Especially considering how easily changeable and untrustworthy the men are. Like Rey, who fell in love with her then lost that love very quickly.