The Azkia Wound Flakes
The greatness of Kevin

"I decided to give birth to her" Azkia said. 

I don't know why Kevin's chest feels claustrophobic hearing Azkia's confession. What's he supposed to do?

"I gave birth alone. There's only my family there. The reason I didn't abort him was that I would ask my father's childless brother to take care of him. They are happy to take care of my son. But my father said that it was likely that I would have a hard time meeting him later." Azkia continued. 

"Then what about your girlfriend?"

Azkia shook her head. 

"I was in East Java for over thirteen years. I don't know what happened in Jakarta. I pursued my studies there and all that time I was with my family. I don't know about my ex-boyfriend."

There was a little relief from Kevin hearing Azkia's last words.

"Kev..."

Kevin looked at Azkia who had a serious face.

"If you feel tired and unable to cope with my past, I do not force you to stay in my heart." 

"You mean?"

"If you want to let me go, I'm ready to hear it. I know my flaws. I'm not forcing you to accept my flaws. If you can't, you can leave me." Azkia looked into Kevin's eyes. I looked into Kevin's eyes. He only realized when he wanted to say goodbye. 

Kevin smiled and hugged Azkia. 

"Nobody needs to leave and be left behind. It's all been happening. You great woman can fight for all that on her own. Add more value to you." 

Azkia scrunched her forehead, taking off Kevin's embrace. 

"Aren't you disgusted by my past, Kev? You don't want to leave me? I'm ready if you want to leave me." 

"As you said. It was your fault in adolescence. Almost all women in London also do that and have abortions" Kevin said. 

Azkia was running out of words. He was astonished by Kevin's unexpected response. 

"But I still need time to get your story. I don't know exactly how your ex-boyfriend who incidentally is also the father of your son." Kevin again showed his concern. 

"I opened my heart, Kev. I hope you will enter my heart without hesitation." Azkia said clasping Kevin's hand. 

"I want to welcome my future with you. But I still doubt if it is me who has not been able to reach you or you who have not been able to reach me at this time" Azkia said. 

"We go slowly, Azkia." said Kevin with a smile. Azkia knew this was not the end of everything. This was also not the happy ending Azkia had expected. After this there will be even more obstacles so that they can be together.

Kevin grabbed Azkia's shoulder. He realized that everyone still had many shortcomings, including himself. And what we want doesn't always come true. It might be bitter for Kevin. But Azkia was his choice. If Kevin only saw Azkia's past, he might back off and choose to leave Azkia just like that in the middle of the road.

Butno. Azkia's personality is good, good at regulating her emotions so as not to explode - explosive like Diana, intelligent and insightful, cooking pinta. That is what Kevin considers to stay with Azkia. 

Kevin held onto Azkia's cheek which was blushing red. Touching her sweet-looking lips with glossy lipstick. Kevin kissed his lips. Just briefly. Azkia still wants it again.

"May I do this to you, Azkia?" ask Kevin. 

Azkia nodded and smiled. Kevin brought his lips closer to Azkia. Kissed her warmly, wrapped her hands around Azkia's waist. Azkia hugged Kevin, wrapped her hands around Kevin's neck. Kevin has long wanted to warm Azkia's lips. But all this time was bearable because of the attitude of Azkia who still kept her distance. But now, Kevin knows. That Azkia was not keeping her distance. Only he hesitates to open his heart because of his past that might make Kevin leave Azkia that second as well. 

Kevin has arrived in front of Azkia's house. Azkia immediately opened the seatbelt and took out her bag. 

"Kev. You said you wanted a sincere and honest relationship. I tried as much as I could, even though I knew it hurt. Please forgive me, Kev.." said Azkia.

Kevin smiled and grabbed Azkia's hand. 

"Already Azkia. I should pay more attention to you because you once had a scary past for yourself. Not everyone can get through it." Kevin gives Azkia the strength to regain confidence. 

"Pst.. Don't apologize and thank me. We started all this so that the foundation of our relationship would be stronger." Kevin cut off Azkia's conversation. 

Azkia started to look at Kevin again and smiled. 

"I'll go home first." 

"What's your son's name?" kevin's hand still held Azkia to get out of her car. 

"Kean. Keandra Hutama's. My father's name." 

Kevin nodded.

"How old is he?"

"This year Kean is thirteen years old.." 

Kevin nodded again. I understand Azkia's words. 

"alright. Go home, Azkia. I'll call you later." 

Azkia smiled at Kevin. I hope Kevin accepts all of this well. Azkia did not want to disappoint Kevin anymore. 

****

Diana was silent in her office. He felt a sense of sadness in his heart. Azkia who is only an employee can take the heart of Kevin and Kevin also said do not disturb Azkia. 

Will Kevin really like it no more? Diana took a long breath. He felt he had no meaning if he settled in Indonesia. 

Tok. tok. 

Secretary Diana walked in and carried a few sheets of paper in her hands. 

"Mom. It's."

Diana looked over and looked at her Secretary. 

"What's this?!

"It's about Azkia that mom wants to find out about her past" her secretary said. 

Diana immediately took the paper and read it. To make sure he did not misread, he tried to repeat the writing on the paper.

"really this? You certain? It's a real danger to Kevin." asked Diana in disbelief. He still wished that what he had read on the paper was wrong.

"That's according to the info I got, ma'am. I'm sure because it's according to Azkia's schoolmates from high school in the past, Mom." replied the Secretary.

"Do you know where Azkia's schoolmate came from?" Diana was still in disbelief.

"I found out on social media, Mom. Sometimes social media prefers to talk about a lot of people, Mom. Moreover, I got the info Azkia is quite famous in her school."

"Is that so?" Diana hit the jackpot. Diana seemed to be in disbelief as she read it. Then he smiled.

"alright. You can go. I'll be home soon."

"Good, Mom."

Diana still looked at the paper in disbelief. It felt like he wanted to tell Kevin about Azkia's past. But he recalled Kevin's previous words. Kevin will intervene if Azkia's life is disturbed by it. Diana took her breath back.