The Heart of Vania
If Only He Was More Sensitive

The morning routine after worship, I will take advantage of a separate exercise room from the main house to exercise or jog around the spacious main house is enough to burn calories, but not this morning. After reading an email from the National University publicist sent in the early hours of the morning, I immediately ran and shouted my brother's name.

"Sir Litha ... Brother Litha ... Kaakk ..." I cried waving the piece of paper I printed just now.

"What's wrong? Morning has made a noise."

"This. I present to my beloved brother the results of his hard work so far to his beloved sister," I replied with a sumringah while giving a sheet announcing the admission of new students scholarship path.

Brother Litha took it and looked through all the writing on the paper with a tense face.

"Mrsln ... !" the pekik jumped at me to hug.

My eyes widened, shocked by the sudden jump of pregnant women, I swiftly caught and returned his embrace. Sister-in-law was already panicking at the behavior of her wife.

"Ughs. Brother, be– rat!" my moans held the weight of her distended stomach.

"Eh, yes– yes, sorry Nia. But Brother was delighted," Brother Litha pinched my cheek and dabbled with anxiety, "How could I not be happy if you could enter National University on a full scholarship from campus. That's the best campus in our country Nia, you're a great–."

I know Brother Litha is deeply moved. The tears trickled down my face, I believe my brother must be remembering his struggle to school me, become a guardian also looking for school fees that are not cheap and now paid cash all the sweat.

"Litha, you almost made me die standing up. Did you forget you were pregnant? Where is your delivery day near. You're this!" said Brother-in-law pulled his arm and unraveled his wife's embrace.

"Sorry, but I'm so happy! See our wasps are so great, they can go to National University." Brother Litha hugged Brother-in-law's neck, persuaded not to get angry, "Son, if you grow up later, smart as your auntie yes," continued stroking the stomach and talking to the baby who is still in the stomach.

"Sister! Why follow me to call me wasp? Ih ..." My protest was upset.

Brother Litha hugged me again, shaking her body to the right and to the left. A hallmark of the happy embrace of a Madam Pradipta that makes anyone in her arms will sway along with her movements.

"Congratulations Miss. May you be a successful person." Aunt Lidya congratulated me with a warm hug after I took off my sister's hug.

"Congratulations, Nia. Good, you graduated with a full scholarship from campus, so the Pradipta Asa Foundation Foundation does not have to pay a fee," said Sister-in-law of the calculation.

"Yes. But it was diverted to my extra allowance huh, Sister-in-law, hehehe ...."

"Basic! Don't want to lose" chanted a voice.

"At least I didn't harm you" I replied cynically.

"Is your pocket money still lacking?" ask Kak Litha while making warm water honey, a mandatory drink in the morning for Sister-in-law.

"Yes not really, brother. But I do, like money."

Puked.

Yan's assistant suddenly coughed while drinking coffee, his shirt arm smudged from his burst of shock.

Big Brother-in-law, "You why Yan? I think this time I'm seeing a woman who likes money."

"Indeed, only this time I heard the woman blatantly confessing herself to the matre. Holy jeez!" he said while cleaning up the coffee stains.

"What! He thinks I'm matre? Looks like I'll have to hit him in the head so as not to continue to assume badly of me. Yesterday he thought I was vindictive, now matre, tomorrow what else?"

"Sad. I'm just trying to be honest with Brother-in-law if I like money, not mat-re. Please distinguish yes, Mr. Assistant– between like money with matre. Anyone would love money. Litha likes it too, right?"

Lucky Brother Litha nodded her head just like a sign of agreeing with my argument, another case of Sister-in-law who is getting wetter.

"But I'm not a materialist who values everything with money. Litha's sister is like that too, right?"

Brother Litha nodded again. Yea! I love you, Brother.

"Until here understand the difference, Mr Assistant?" I put emphasis on the speech just now with a blasphemous look.

"Just like you said matre, huh!" I swear in my heart when our eyes meet, he must also curse me in his heart, hahaha .... Just look at his face that was so upset.

Aunt Lidya and Sister-in-law laughed seeing Assistant Yan unable to reply to my argument, but Brother Litha interceded, "Nia, next time be a little polite. After all, Assistant Yan is much older than you, consider him a big brother that you should respect."

"It's not suitable to be my brother, aging! He's better suited so Om-om, hahaha ...."

Spontaneously everyone was uproar, especially Brother-in-law, so she could not continue her breakfast because she laughed. I deliberately said so that the man would be aware of his age, aware of his mother's expectations and immediately come to his senses from his dreams in broad daylight.

"YOU!" hiss Assistant Yan stood up with stifled emotions.

"Prand Is ... I have breakfast in my room! I'm afraid of being scolded by Om-om!" I screamed while running to my room.

"Wee ... You want to be angry or not what do I care, hahaha ...."

I was satisfied to strip Assistant Yan face just now, who told him to come comment on what I did.

"She should take care of her business with the woman's doctor .. Not to mention I feel sorry for Aunt Lidya. For the sake of first love, the only child already did not care about the expectations of his mother," my own scolding in the room while opening the wardrobe, "That one does not know what it is like to lose a mother, but, even sok-sok mandiri– does not want to hear the opinions of others even his own mother's opinion is ignored. Once again you're in my business, I'll kiss you and let you know the taste!"

This afternoon I was invited to the office of Sister-in-law, see firsthand the prestigious Pradita Corp. headquarters building, a dream workplace for anyone. In the office that all the work of various business sectors under the auspices of Pradipta Corp. was– and what makes me very interested is the system that is computerized very well. That said, the information security system Pradipta Corp. is very capable and difficult for hackers to penetrate.

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In my mind, I will borrow a motorcycle here to go to Brother-in-law's office. As it turned out, Madam Pradipta also came with me and we will be picked up by Brother-in-law's assistant. Oh, naw!

"Sister, why the hell follow you to Sister-in-law's office?" my grumbling, waiting for an invitation in the living room.

"Can't go to the husband's office? I've been locked up in this house for a long time. It is not easy to persuade Mas Rayyendra, allowed to go out for a while even just to his office I am grateful."

"Well, it doesn't matter often, but at least not today."

"Why today?"

"Because Big Brother joined us to be picked up by Assistant Yan. I want to go alone on the bike," I nodded with my face bent.

Brother Litha laughed so hard she had to hold her big belly, "Eh, Miss Wasp ... Do you think you'll be allowed to go alone on a motorcycle by my husband? Whether I come or not you'll be told to wait for an invitation. You should thank me ... I'll remove your awkwardness with Assistant Yan in the car."

"Huh?"

"Mas Rayyendra already considers you Young Miss Pradipta, so she won't make the image of the Pradipta Family carelessly public."

"Will riding a motorcycle lower the image of the Pradipta Family? Is that brother's husband?"

"No!" Brother Litha shook his head, "Mas Rayyendra is now the head of the Pradipta Family. He has responsibility for all his family members. His main priority was to look after all the families without exception including the servants. Moreover, you– our dear sister. The incident that happened to me and Mr. Sas made him a little paranoid. However, don't you think badly of her, your sister-in-law just doesn't want you to get hurt, she loves you like I love you."

I was silent, unable to say anything. On the one hand I was happy to get some amazing attention but on the other hand I was sort of constrained. I am a free and independent woman, I do not like to be dictated by what I do or think, but let me obey the will of Sister-in-law and Brother Litha because I love them very much.

"Nia, are you still angry with Assistant Yan?" asked Litha to change the subject.

"angry? Angry why?"

"That's Brother Litha, whatever it is, that obviously my respect for him has been much reduced than before. His smart-ass attitude and disregard for his mother's feelings was very bad in my eyes" I said in my heart.

"Nia ... is there a problem? Did Assistant Yan offend you so much? I can clear up any misunderstandings between you guys."

"No. I just don't like him giving his words of wisdom without understanding my position and feelings."

"Bas stubborn! He's just giving you good advice."

"Either that. I don't like him advising me without empathy .. like a blind man pointing his way out at a crossroads. He didn't know me, so on what basis did he give advice if not a wise sage? Whereas he himself was selfish, ignoring his mother's feelings."

My refutation made Brother Litha gawk, "Nia, have you gone too deep into the lives of others?"

"I know my limits, brother. Aunt Lidya just confided that her son was very stubborn when advised to forget the fiancee of others. I'm not going to get past what's someone else's business, but– if someone plays hard to know about me, I'll take him out."

"It!"

"Sir, our family knows that people who are the same blood type as you are not many in this world, even when you are pregnant it is risky if your baby does not follow your blood type." I took a deep breath as I could with my eyes glaring, "I was on the plane, picked up in the early hours of the morning to the Capital on the direct instructions of Brother Ipar– in the hope that I could donate my blood for you. Do you have any idea what it was like when I heard the news that Mrs Pradipta was seriously injured? Do you know how I breathed when I saw you helpless on the news with blood rushing through the fingers of Brother-in-law's hand? If only the plane door was as easy as opening a regular door, I might have jumped by then."

Brother Litha was stunned, looking at me pias for a while before she hugged me, "Nia, don't do anything stupid! You can't leave Brother!"

I sobbed - without a sound -, "The brother who must not leave me! Whatever I'm going to trade, including my soul, as long as Brother lives. That's why I was so upset when others told me to forget the sin of the perpetrator and just forgive him. He doesn't know how much pain I'm going through."

Brother Litha breaks her arms, "Nia, but living with hatred will hurt you alone."

"I'm not as good as Litha, who forgives others easily. Don't force me to be kind, brother."

He smiled and rubbed my tears on the cheek, "I won't force you. You'll be kinder as you get older. All it took was a process including–" Litha's sister put her right palm into my chest, "Your heart. Later you will become a human being with great kindness."

I nodded, took his hand and kissed it. Soon she will be a mother, but her motherly nature is already visible. I miss Mom.

"That's why I didn't let you meet Lucas. If that happens, I'm afraid you're the one in prison for his place" he said, pulling the hand I needed.

"Ahhh, Brother!"

I just found out the real reason Litha didn't allow me to see her in prison and it was so annoying that I was ready to cut off her genitals.

"Haha ... That's my function continues to be by your side, as a safety lever– just like my husband, I was always his safety lever. Therefore I must live, as long as God has not ended my age, I will continue to be with you."

I chuckled, justifying his words in annoyance. "What is my nature like with Brother-in-law?– Being a safety lever? Like we are bombs that can explode at any time, haisshh!"

"Madam, Assistant Yan has arrived" said Mr. Is.

"Oh yes. I'll be there soon."

"Okay, Madam."

I helped Litha stand up from her seat to get to the pickup car. During the trip I did not speak much and in fact I really have to thank my brother.

I'm still heartbroken at Assistant Yan? Hmm ... a little, if only he was more sensitive and took the initiative to apologize directly to me, maybe I can restore his perception as before and return to being a fan.

...***...

I was amazed to observe the top floor of the Pradipta Corp headquarters building where the President's room was there. Guarded by two large people who are sturdy in front of the elevator door and a secretary who standbye in front of the President's room.

"One floor is worn by itself. Waw! That's incredible!"

"Welcome, Miss Vania. As far as I know, Madam's coming here, where is she?" greet Kak Sasha, the woman I once suspected as the woman Assistant Yan liked.

"Son Litha went straight to the cafeteria, and made a pact with Sister Ninda."

"Oh it turns out so. Alright, I'll contact the canteen manager to serve the Madam well."

I entered the room where Brother-in-law worked. The interior design is minimalist but elegant with a blend of black and white, reflecting the character of Sister-in-law who is clear between Yes and No. There was no grey or doubt in his attitude of leading the company.

"Sister-in-law is so cool" I looked in awe and touched the glass walls. "The night view from here must be very beautiful."

"More beautiful scenery in my room" said Brother-in-law from his seat of greatness.

"Hhhh .. free to talk to people who are god-level bucinnya," my heart.

"You want to work here after college?" ask Sister-in-law.

"depends."

I chuckled to see Brother-in-law showing a confused look of face for not expecting my answer, maybe it was thought that I would nod happily, hahaha ....

"Depends if the salary matches," I'm sure.

"Sad. See how much he likes money," Assistant Yan muttered yet I could hear him clearly.

"Hahaha ... I can give my best, of course at a price commensurate with the results of my hard work. I can give you a guarantee, if I'm not competent, please stop me without the rights that the employees should have received while at PHK."

"Wohooo ...! This is my sister! I'm so proud of you, Vania. Confident, ambitious, courageous, determined, Oh my God .. Why do you look more like me than your older brother." said Sister-in-law very excited.

"Cklaus ... Exactly! I like money!" Assistant Yan stood up and walked towards the door, "I'm going to the cafeteria looking at Madam."

Brother-in-law's face immediately turned worried, "What's wrong with her?"

"Mrs Pradipta is charging you a ala carte lunch menu bill for all your office employees. Looky!" gelak Assistant Yan then thrust his phone at Brother-in-law.

"Well! What-what's this!" brother-in-law protested throwing her assistant's phone onto the sofa but in an instant she smiled, "Hehehe ... Yan, just let Litha do whatever she wants."

There was no request of Litha that was not obeyed by her husband, like a genie who could grant all wishes. Even so Litha is not a greedy person, precisely what is given to her will be shared with others. As the story of the servants in the Pradipta Family residence said that since Young Master got married, the servants often got money from my brother, including Uncle Tino. The reason is that Young Madam Pradipta does not know how to spend cash from her husband and will be scolded if not spent, even though all her needs have been met all at home.

"More."

Brother-in-law called my name in a very serious tone after Assistant Yan came out. I'm a little wary of him. "We don't have much time to talk about it, so I'll just go straight. How far do you know your mother's origin?"

Glug. My saliva got stuck in my throat.

"What's this! Does Brother-in-law know that I know that too? Lusty!"

"Ma– means Sister-in-law what?" I pretended to be stupid.

"You think I don't know your eavesdropping skills? Just tell me honestly."

"Nrc ..." I scratched the neck that was not itchy, confused as to what to answer.

"You know about the Moon River Kingdom, the Ragnaya Tribe and the Crown Princess, right?"

Brother-in-law continued to search without being able to make me reason. Aih, it seems like he has gotten used to facing me until he knows the gap where I can be silenced. Do I have to be honest? Can he forgive me? Ah, I hate situations like this, situations where I can't be in control.

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