The Roof You Promised
Section 65 - Return

Aurorae nodded faintly. Just a nod, it was not obvious but as if it could lift a heavy weight in Herjuno's heart.

Herjuno who had been anxious and agitated, suddenly his body was very light. He leaned his back as if he were detached from the restraints.

"Is it okay, Mom?" aurorae asked because Herjuno did not say anything.

"Since the arrival of Mbak Dea last time, I started to think about his advice to consider whether or not to return to Bandung. It seems like the kids want the same thing. So Dad and I thought it would be better if we moved to Bandung."

"Thank you Rae. Thank ye. Even though I'm not your consideration, I'm still grateful." Herjuno stared into the bead of Aurorae's eyes.

"I'm considering you, Mom. I think the kids need more time with their dad. If we stay here, you will be less free to meet." explained Aurorae again.

"thank you. I meandly mean. You know, I always wanted to spend more time with the kids. But my time is limited. Two months ago I even filed a mutation in Surabaya, but it was rejected." Herjuno's eyes were already glazed. Just once he blinked, it would definitely spill right away.

"Mas , sorry. I thought it wasn't time-"

"To be honest I don't have the courage to ask you and Dad for more. You guys have been very generous. I'd be so clueless if I complained a lot." Herjuno cut quickly, he didn't want Aurorae to feel guilty.

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One month after the arrival of Herjuno in Surabaya, Aurorae and all residents of the house really moved to Bandung.

They occupied the house that had been occupied by Herjuno, the house he bought first at the beginning of their marriage.

Aurorae wants to reject 'em, but Herjuno forces. This house from the beginning was indeed Herjuno buy for Aurorae.

Now, Herjuno lives not far from there. Just a few minutes by car.

Aurorae sighed softly. Main room, totally unchanged. The color of the paint, the order of the furniture, the scent of the fragrance, even the photo of his wedding with Herjuno still hangs on one of the walls.

What else do you expect, my. We're long done.

The Aurorae descended down after calling the children in their respective rooms.

"Mom, so when did our baby live here?" Ryana crouched on Aurorae's arm while descending the stairs.

"From, to about six months of age."

"Ryana's room smells like a baby." Ryan walked ahead of his sister and mother.

Ryan nodded in confirming. When he just entered earlier, he did smell the distinctive aroma of a stinging baby. So fragrant.

Aurorae. The room that Ryana occupies now is indeed the room that used to be occupied by children when they were babies. But there was no way, their scent was still left behind even after eight years had passed.

Or Herjuno deliberately chose baby scents for the fragrance.

"Mother, can we invite Dad to dinner later?" Ryan looked at his mother again.

Aurorae. "It's no big deal, Dad's house isn't far from here."

"Ryana was very happy. We could eat more with Dad. Thank you Mom." the girl ran away to look at the backyard.

This house, not much different from the one they live in Surabaya. Below , there was one room Bi Izza occupied. There is also a backyard that is enough for the entire house to gather casually while chatting.

While above , there are four rooms each inhabited Aurorae, Gumilar, Ryan and Ryana.

Aurorae stared at her daughter's back. His heart suddenly felt like it was being squeezed. Seeing Ryan so happy, he felt guilty why it took so long to return to this city.

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"Dad, thank you for the house. Ryana is so happy to be back here, said our mother used to live here until six months of age." Ryana chattered cheerfully during dinner.

Herjuno's eyes were already glazed. This house does belong to Aurorae and the children, the daughter thanked him for coming back here, without them knowing he was the one who eight years ago caused them all to leave.

"This house belongs to Mom and you. I just take care of him." Herjuno glanced at the fleeting Aurorae who seemed unwilling to respond.

"After this, Dad should eat with us more often. Isn't that right, brother?" Ryan looked at Ryan beside him.

Ryan nodded. "You're so chatty, how many times you've told me it's not a problem because Dad's house is close from here."

Herjuno. "True, very close can even be on foot."

Herjuno turned his head to look at Aurorae beside him.

"Thank you" he said as Aurorae returned her gaze.

"Aren't you tired of saying thank you?" this time it was Gumilar who answered to dilute the atmosphere.

Herjuno. "Thank you it wasn't enough, Dad knew it." he looked at Gumilar with the same feeling. Thank ye.

"Quite more often, Dad. Then Grandpa and Mom will be happy. Isn't that right, Mom?"

Uhuk. Uhuk. Aurorae coughed at Ryana's spontaneous sentence.

Glad he said, you son.

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