Perfect Duda
Hand Lamba

The silence returned. At that time the rain was falling rapidly. It's been about fifteen minutes but it hasn't subsided. In their hands they were holding a warm cup of tea to ward off the cold air that was trying to greet the bones.

Clarissa remained on Ailee's lap, while Binar sat on the side. Ms. Melati had just moved to the room to rest. There were only three people in the family room.

Ailee clenched Clarissa's body tightly after putting the teacup to its original place. He just wanted to enjoy his last moment with Clarissa. Yes, last night she and her husband agreed to hand Clarissa over to Maya. They were so heartless when they saw Maya and Marvel continue to beg.

"Mama why cry?" clarissa asked as a drop of Ailee's tears fell on her cheek.

Binar rubbed his wife's shoulder, knowing full well what he was feeling. He wouldn't want Clarissa to leave.

"Clarissa promised me that Clarissa should be a good boy, a pinter kid. And do not forget Mama Ailee," said Ailee increasingly sobbing. Clarissa was getting closer and closer, as if she did not want to take it off at any time.

Binar sipped his tea again before telling Clarissa the truth. It was hard, but he was sure it was time.

"Today Mama Maya with Papa Marvel why haven't you met Clarissa, huh? Though Clarissa wanted to play with them," asked Clarissa to Binar and Ailee. The boy turned to the door expecting someone to come. Clarissa is so close lately with Maya and Marvel, it is natural that the child has longed even though he has not met for a day.

"Clarissa misses them?" The question was given a nod by Clarissa. Binar and Ailee just smiled, not expecting that Clarissa could feel such a thing in this new person present in her life.

"If Clarissa stayed with them, would they?"

"Could indeed? But why are you suddenly talking to Clarissa?" The boy asked again, Binar took a deep breath before telling him something.

"Actually...Papa Marvel and Mama Maya are the parents of Clarissa's birth," said Binar lirih at the end of his sentence. It was heavy but finally it was able to be said.

Clarissa was silent and looked at Ailee as if asking for an explanation for what Binar said earlier. And Ailee nodded, she hugged Clarissa again.

"Clarissa used to tell mom and dad that Clarissa looked like them, right? That's because Clarissa is their biological child, so it's similar" explained Ailee sobbing.

"But why is Clarissa with Papa Binar and Mama Ailee?" ask Clarissa to sniff. Maybe he was surprised by the truth.

Binar then explained that Marvel and Maya used to work abroad and leave themselves to Binar and Ailee. The boy no longer said, he was still comfortable in the arms of Ailee– the woman who turned out not to be his real mama.

There were many things that he did not understand, but there were still things that made him understand at the age of seven years. He doesn't know what to do after all the truth is revealed.

In the end, Clarissa accepts Marvel and Maya's invitation to stay with them. Although the weight also left Ailee and Binar, but it's okay. He could still greet the two people who loved him so deeply.

Clarissa's stuff has Ailee packed. It is neat and ready to be put in a Marvel car that is already parked in the yard of the house of Binar.

"Mama Ailee don't be sad, Clarissa will invite Mama Maya to play here. If Mama Ailee misses Clarissa we can also video call, right?" clarissa exclaimed while wiping Ailee's tears that had dripped earlier.

"Mama love Clarissa..."

"Clarissa loves Mama too. Mama don't be sad, Clarissa will look at Mama Ailee and Papa Binar. We can still play together again" Clarissa exclaimed happily.

Marvel and Maya had told him to say that, because Clarissa would not go far from the life of Binar and Ailee. The child will remain a part of their life even if they no longer live together.

"Promise me that Clarissa will video call my mom and play together again?"

Binar and Bu Melati approached them and invited them to go down to meet Maya and Marvel who had been waiting for quite a long time.

"grandmother...Come hug Clarissa.." cried Clarissa ran over into her grandmother's arms.

Maya and Marvel have promised to care for and love Clarissa wholeheartedly. If the promise is broken then Binar and Ailee do not hesitate to invite Clarissa back to them.

"Clarissa often played here yes look grandma," said Ms. Melati.

"Yes, Grandma. Clarissa will miss Grandma. Don't be sad if there isn't a chatty Clarissa here."

Everyone was on the porch ready to watch Clarissa leave. Ailee was so reluctant to take off her embrace on the child.

"I love you, Mah. Don't be sad anymore, so Clarissa won't be sad either. Um, later if in the belly of the mother there is a baby grandpa tell Clarissa yes. Clarissa can't wait to have a baby grandpa," said Clarissa made the atmosphere not sad anymore.

"Yes Ailee, you'll fill up. Don't be sad, we will visit here often. And if you want to go to our house, the door will always be open for you," said Maya who agreed Marvel.

"Thank you, Bin. Sorry for all my mistakes during this time. Thank you for taking care of Clarissa," exclaimed Marvel hugging Binar as she patted him on the shoulder.

"You are well, do not break your promise" said Binar as hard as possible to accept it.

A wave of hands accompanied Clarissa's departure. The boy no longer decorated the house of Binar. The atmosphere of the house will be very quiet. They can only pray for Clarissa and her parents to be happy always.

Binar invites his wife to go inside because the car that Clarissa was riding in has been far from sight. Since the morning no food entered her stomach, the woman was so sad that she had no appetite.

With painstakingly Binar fed Ailee. The woman was reluctant at first but eventually wanted to. Only three bribes and Ailee again rejected it.

"Usually Clarissa asked to make a snack," cried Ailee smiling wistfully. Such moments Clarissa usually does ask for a snack made by Ailee to be her friend to study. And this time there is no Clarissa who usually also spoiled with him.

"Clarissa is not gone forever, she remains in our hearts. Whenever we can see her, don't be sad anymore, okay?"

Binar kissed his wife so deeply and then hugged her. He himself is also sad actually, but must be as loud as possible because the things he did were good. After all, a child will feel much happier if they live with biological parents.

"Clarissa asked for a sister, right? Then, are you unwilling to grant her request?" barin whispered so seductively in Ailee's ears. The woman immediately pinched her husband. Know exactly what Binar wants.

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