The Heart of Vania
Superheroes

"Good Night Mr and Mrs Pradipta, nice to meet by accident." The baritone voice of a middle-aged man echoed in all of our ears.

Sister-in-law smiled - a bit forced - and tightened the grip on her wife's hand, "It's nice to meet you too, Mr and Mrs Governor, but sorry we have to go home soon because–"

Brother-in-law's words hung, she glanced at me looking for a reasonable reason to convey to father and mother Tala.

"Little Young Master is fussy, may miss his mother," I replied.

"Zean's fussy? Why didn't Aunt Lidya tell me?" kak Litha protested softly with her eyes narrowed towards me. I smiled awkwardly.

"alright. May we have a chance to meet again and take the time to talk" said the Governor, "But why is there my son behind you, Mr Pradipta?" tanyanya looked at Kak Tala and all followed her gaze.

I smiled at one corner of the lips watching the confusion on their faces, "Sir Tala is my senior even though we are different majors. It just so happened that we met in the lobby and chatted for a while in the park before my two brothers came to take me home."

"I don't think fate will bring us to meet" said a woman in a trembling voice.

"Mom" whispered her husband. I smiled again at one corner of my lips.

In addition to her trembling voice, she also looked at my sister's nanar. As hard as he could possibly endure the turmoil in his heart, was there anything he knew?

"I say to Mr and Mrs Governor, good night." Brother-in-law wants to leave this place immediately.

The Governor nodded, "Be careful on the road, Sir."

Sister-in-law smiled and nodded back, then she pulled out Kak Litha's hand that was still glued to look at Madam Governor.

"Do they know each other?" sister Tala whiskey.

I shrugged, I don't know.

"WAIT!"

Brother Litha and Brother-in-law turned around.

"May I hug you, madam?" pinta Madam Governor held back tears.

"Ten–"

Kak Litha's voice came to a halt as her hands were firmly grasped by Big Brother-in-law until she grimaced in pain.

"sorry. I'm so emotional looking at you because it reminds me of someone I've been missing all this time" he said softly barely audibly, for some reason I felt claustrophobic about it.

"Mas." Highlight Kak Litha's eyes begged her husband to allow her to hug the Governor.

There was a very heavy sigh before permission was given, "Not long."

"Thank you."

Brother Litha approached Madam Governor who immediately hugged my brother tightly, that was when Kak Tala's mother's cry broke as if she was venting all longings that had long been harbored.

After some time, the Governor's mistress broke down a hug, looking fixedly at Kak Litha's face, "You– you are very similar, similar–"

"Mom," The Governor again commemorated his wife, and he immediately gave an explanation, "Sorry Mr. Pradipta. Your wife's face is similar to that of someone my wife loves, so she's so emotionally looking at Madam."

There was a displeased expression on the face of Brother-in-law but as much as possible covered because the interlocutor was the ruler of the place where the location of the main sector of the Pradipta Corp business was located.

"He's my dead sister. We all grew up together since childhood, even he was the first matchmaker of our relationship. Although he's my brother but the truth is he loves my wife more than his own sister, hehehe ..."

There was a bit of bitterness to the Governor's tone of voice. I turned my eyes to the moon, trying not to get carried away. I know what is meant is that my second mother and sister are replicas of my mother's physical and innate nature.

"Dad never told me I had a dead aunt. I thought–"

"Is it polite for you to interrupt your parents' conversation, Tala?" The firm tone of voice of the father silenced his son's mouth.

"Nia, am I the only one who sees this as a family drama meeting?" assistant Yan whispered in my ear, slowly– was so slow that it brushed fine hair around my neck.

"What the hell! You want to tease me, right?" my strangulation was restrained and pushed her body away.

Tala's sister turned to me, "What's wrong?"

I'm shaking. Aih, I regret that I have missed a few sentences between Kak Tala's mother and Kak Litha because of Assistant Yan's whisper.

"Sorry Madam, our son at home is waiting for his mother, so we must go home soon," said Brother-in-law slowly pulling his wife's arm.

The Madam Governor rubbed her eyes, then nodded, "Yes, thank you for allowing me to hug Madam Pradipta. If there's another chance, I'd like to meet Little Young Master."

Oh my God, did my uncle's wife not realize there was another daughter of the man she missed? Why is he only watching my brother. My face and mother are not alike so she ignored me, haishh ....

"It's nice to meet you, Madam. If you'd like, stop by our residence while Mr and Mrs Governor are in the Capital."

Big Brother-in-law's eyes widened, it was clear he was surprised by the sentence of his wife who invited guests that he did not expect to go to his house.

"Good night, Mr and Madam," said Brother-in-law ketus, he was already unable to cover up his dislike.

We left them. Deliberately I walked the last and as I passed the Madam Governor, I whispered, "I hope you don't ignore the other Mother's daughter just because it doesn't look alike."

He was stunned to hear my whisper even more as we stared at each other, he unwittingly said, "Eye Kak Anjani. You–"

I smiled meaningfully, then followed the steps of my brother and Assistant Yan who had already drifted away.

"It! Hurry along!" shouted Brother-in-law.

"Yes" I replied with the same scream.

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The atmosphere in the car was so awkward, no one dared to speak except Madam Pradipta, the owner of the highest order.

"Zean, my son is a good boy who never bothers. I heard it myself, didn't Aunt Lidya say what? He even slept well after drinking milk," said Kak Litha after confirming to Aunt Lidya directly just now. Suddenly he came forward and pinched hard on my waist until I cried out in pain.

"You are also Nia! Ever since my husband gave you the car and the pocket money you've been his support huh? Your brother! You should be standing on my side. Use the reason Zean is fussy in front of a governor, and you just say your brother-in-law is a superhero who is saving humanity from intergalactic warfare. Huh! It was fortunate that Assistant Yan did not follow along. If you three have a conspiracy, I'll go home in a taxi!"

This trait is more like Aunt Rima who is very chatty. We better keep thickening our ears if we don't want to listen longer to my brother's nagging. Huft ....

Along the way home the three of us, especially me and Brother-in-law, were like sickly people who were charged and sentenced endlessly. Just this time I saw Young Master Pradipta losing his claws and teeth just because of a woman, the mother of his child, hahaha .... Occasionally saw a cell phone but even then immediately reprimanded his wife for ignoring his scolding, duh.

Ddrr. My phone vibration indicates there is an incoming chat.

I'm waiting in the study tonight. You owe me an explanation. There's no reason not to come or freeze your cards.

Sister-in-law's text messages were more frightening than Kak Litha's nagging, especially when she demanded an explanation. I really can't dodge anymore.

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The Pradipta Residence Workspace

"Close the door tight!" from behind a large work desk.

The aura of Brother-in-law's den was so intimidating to me. This is the real territory of his power, no one can win against Brother-in-law if already in this room, except– ya know yourself.

"Not to worry. Despite being wide open, Litha will cover her own ears. She's not a gossipy, bullshit lady" I said, assuring her that the door of the room was tightly shut.

"Eat him marry him. My wife is not a woman with a thousand ears and a thousand lips."

"Aren't you married because of Big Lady's will? Brother also just realized love after parting for a moment with him," my cousin was indifferent sitting on the sofa.

"Ck. I have never won an argument with you ... Never mind, tell me that you actually found out that the man you were with in the park was your cousin?"

Glug.

Brother-in-law immediately shot his goal so I could not think how to shift the subject.

"I take your silence, yes. Why didn't you tell me you were an alma mater with Brata Dhanika's son?"

"What would Brother-in-law do if I told you?" askaku.

"I'll transfer your lecture to another university."

"That's why I didn't tell you, brother. Besides there's my dream campus, I also want to find out–"

"Find out what?" cut Brother-in-law in a high voice, his emotions were the prettiest.

I tried to control myself to not be daunted, "There isn't much information about the Moon River kingdom that I can get. I want to find out from him."

BRACKET.

"FOR WHAT?"

Nyaliku. He stood up with a bang on his desk while yelling at me. I almost cried, between shock and fear. Luckily, I can still control myself.

"Ma– sorry," I said slowly bowed as Sister-in-law headed for the sofa.

"Sorry Nia. I was carried away with emotion, but this time you really made me angry," he said looking at me deeply after he sat down before me.

"Stay away from them, stay away from the kingdom!"

"I just want to know, brother, what our place of origin is like."

"What do you want to do when you find out? Wanna go back there?" Big Brother-in-law's voice started to rise again, but it was clear as hard as she could withstand her turbulent emotions, "Is the status of a noble daughter important to you? Or do you want to enjoy your palace there? Your house is here, Nia. Although the Pradipta Family's treasure is not as much as that royal treasure, but I can promise the seven descendants of my family will not live in material misery."

"That's not what I mean, brother."

"So tell me what you mean?" challenge Brother-in-law to stab my netra.

"Mother's family has been an untouched mystery. Of course I'm curious–"

"I guess Aunt Rima's story when you eavesdropped is pretty clear, or is there information you've been through? What makes you curious? Clearly your mother was banished from her family, pursued and hunted to the point of having to hide in a false identity. Is that not enough? What else are you looking for, Nia?" His voice shook me with questions.

"Are you unable to see how Aunt Rima and Uncle Tino have stayed away from us for your sake, to keep you safe regardless of their own lives? Even today we do not know they are alive or dead. For your sake Nia– for you and your two brothers! And I have accepted his request to look after you. So stay away from the royal family, I'm enough to come into contact with them because Pradipta Corp.'s coal business has been there for a long time."

I can't say anything, my tongue is crabbed. I understand Brother-in-law's feelings now. Anxiety, despair, fear of loss and our immense affection mixed together and were evident from every word he spoke to me.

"But I don't think the Governor's family is as bad as the other mother's sister. Brother could see for himself earlier how Madam Governor's reaction was to see Kak Litha."

"Who can guarantee? His reaction made me more alert. The Master and Madam of the Governor of the BX Region finally knew the true identity of Madam Pradipta. All this time I didn't publish his face and even had to ask Youtube to take down every time a video or photo of Litha was uploaded, but that damn fanbase always posted his picture on social media."

Uhuk.

"Fanbase?"

"BeautyHeartPradipta's chat. Cih, I want to slash the admin's neck. Is there no other woman he can worship like that?"

Ppfft ... I tried to hold back the laughter, shocked behind Sister-in-law's worries with that fanbase, it turned out that there was great jealousy in it. Ah, nevermind.

"You think I'm jealous?"

Glug.

She knows my thoughts .. right said Litha, her husband was an alien drip, uh no, now is a superhero who saved humanity from intergalactic warfare, at least for us three brothers.

"Among you three, my wife inherited all the faces of my mother-in-law. Anyone would have noticed it, including Madam Governor of BX District and it was not impossible that your evil uncle also noticed it."

"That's the reason why I didn't let Litha out of the house without someone I trusted to protect her. That's also the reason why I put Pradipta's name behind your name, so that the public is that you're my foster sister, not my sister-in-law, just like Firza. I have also deleted Tisha's treatment and treatment history in the database of Dharma Yasa Mental Hospital so that it cannot be traced, all her files are transferred in the safe there," Brother-in-law pointed to her desk, "Tisha will not be known of her whereabouts as long as she is abroad. I'm trying to protect you from the intrigue of the Moon River kingdom, I can't believe you're even approaching."

I was stunned, not believing what Brother-in-law did turned out to have a purpose. It is fitting that he forced me to wear the name Pradipta and immediately agreed when Kak Tisha wanted to live independently in the country of people even had an opinion with his own wife. Ah, Sister-in-law behind her temperamental attitude, she is a protective figure of concern. We were lucky to find him at the right time.

"Tomorrow I'll take care of your college move!"

"Eh, no, brother!"

"It looks like you're going to have a hard time getting away from the governor's son because you guys meet a lot on campus, so you'd better be–"

"He's working on a thesis, he'll graduate soon and I can get away from him. Don't move me, please ...."

Sister-in-law silently weighed in, "Well I believe you. Keep away from whatever the reason. They're not people you can approach let alone trust."

Big Brother-in-law's worries were already at their peak, she was completely protective.

"Yes, I promise, brother. I won't keep my distance from Sister Tala."

Brother-in-law nodded, "It's late at night. Go back to your room and rest."

"Yes Brother. Thanks."

"Thank you?"

"Thank you for taking good care of us."

"It's my job to be the head of the family. Take care of yourself if you are outside well. Or do you need a bodyguard?"

I'm open, "Hahaha ... No need, brother," I replied standing and walking towards the door.

"Oh yeah Nia, there's one more thing I want to ask you."

I turned to her, "What?"

"Do you like Abyan?"

Heh.

"I'm just going on with your sister's question that she'd rather ask you. Heheheh .. but that's impossible right? Or is your taste really a mature guy?"

I pegged with a heart that almost stopped beating. Is my attitude so visible? Because it was impossible for Assistant Yan to tell Brother Litha or Brother-in-law.

I chuckled awkwardly, "Maybe I lost my father figure while I was still in need of his affection, so I liked a mature man who looked wise Unfortunately the outer appearance sometimes differed from the contents."

"You mean Abyan like that?"

"I'm gonna take a break, brother."

Sister-in-law smiled and nodded, she appreciates what I want, which is not to discuss further. I turned around but came to a halt as his voice echoed in my eardrum.

"Give yourself and him time to understand each of you. I think that's pretty smart."

I smiled bitterly hearing it. "Tell Brother Litha, he doesn't have to worry about his sister."

No more answers, I walked out of the room back to my room. I took out the curtains and opened the window, looking at the moon in the dark of the night. There is still something in my heart, if the Lord and Madame Governor alone are thought to have known the identity of Kak Litha, as well as his other brothers. Then what about my Lord King? Has he ever seen Litha over the internet? How did he feel when he saw a granddaughter who was so similar to his beloved daughter? Was there any longing and guilt in his heart towards my mother who had been expelled and was not considered a child anymore? Or, on the contrary, he is consumed by the ego by hating his own flesh and blood?

For some reason, I was so eager to meet him and challenge his feelings as a father.

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