The Steel-Cared Rose
Safe

Hapsari was engrossed in watching television as Sinta entered the living room. Just got home after a long day at work in his office and reviewed some of the issues that should be researched and checked further.

Dean has been in Emier's room since he picked her up. Play and chat with Emier.

“How are you doing?” Ask Sinta. Sitting on the sofa near Hapsari was sitting listening to a television show.”

“Good.”

“How exactly is your relationship with Bram?”

“Good.”

“Why did you send a four-finger sign.”

“I think he'll run me out of the country.”

“You think?”

“Entahlah. He prepared passports on behalf of both of us. Registering at the hotel with the identity of the master and mistress of Bram. What does it mean?”

“Why are you asking me? Why don't you ask him?”

“He didn't say anything so I guessed it.”

“How are you two related?”

“What do you mean?”

“Are you guys dating?”

“Of course not.”

“Married?”

“No.”

“Do I need to call your parents? So as not to worry and panic call the police?”

“I told my parents that I was at my friend's house.”

“Will your parents not be looking for you?”

“As long as I tell them of course not.”

“I've freed Bram. I'm guessing he's gonna be so upset not to find you. But before everything is clear. I'm not gonna let you go anywhere. For your own safety.”

“Yeah. I feel calm and comfortable here.”

“Enjoy your time. If you're ready to tell me everything or my husband. Feel free to say it.”

“Good.” Hapsari nodded his head.

“I'm going to the room. Cleanse my body and rest. Before delivery. My baby is very active.” Sinta said as she rubbed her protruding stomach.

“You're going to give birth?”

Sinta nodded her head.

“How does it feel?”

“You mean?”

“Pregnant and give birth?”

“Being a mom is something amazing. The immeasurable love. A bond that will never break. Between yourself and your baby.”

“That amazing thing?”

“That's amazing.”

“Sickness?”

“Give birth?”

“Pregnant and give birth.”

“Pregnant not sick. It's just that there's some kind of hormonal disorder. Makes you uncomfortable. But as I said. It does not reduce the bond with the baby. Giving birth is painful. Especially if you give birth spontaneously. But none of that compares to the affection you have for having your baby inside you.”

“Wow!”

Sinta smiled at Hapsari's reaction. The girl looked very innocent as well.

“You will know. When it's time you feel like a mother. Very amazing experience.”

“Yeah.” Hapsari unconsciously stroked his stomach. Make Sinta laugh.

“Why are you stroking your stomach? Are you pregnant?”

“Of course not. Latah it looks like.”

Sinta laughed again.

“I take a shower first huh? Enjoy your time. Make yourself comfortable as in your home.”

“Yeah.” Hapsari refocused his attention on television.

Hapsari likes Sinta, Dean and Emier. They are the perfect family. At least Hapsari saw it.

Remembering it to her aunt, Helena. Makes him miss his late aunt.

Both his parents loved him. He knows that for sure. But their harsh lives don't allow them to spend as much time as Aunt Helena, Sinta and Dean do.

The matter that greeted him did not dare he share with his two parents. Because they don't want to worry.

Being at Sinta and Dean's residence made her feel safe. At the very least, Bram would not be able to approach or see her again. At least, as long as he was at Sinta and Dean's residence. Everything's gonna be fine.

Hapsari also likes Emier. A very friendly boy was also warm.

“You will have a sister?” Ask Hapsari.

“Yeah. Two. Men and women “

“How do you feel?”

“You will be a good sister.”

“Really?”

“Yeah.”

“Sometimes I think what if my mom and dad loved them more? Am I evil? Think like that?”

“Of course not. It's natural you think that way. But you're a big boy. Do not follow such thoughts. You should understand that both your parents are not more affectionate to them but because they are still small so need more attention.”

“Yeah, you're right.”

“You like your school?”

“Yeah. Just some kids don't like me. They bully me.”

“Really? Why is it like that?”

“Maybe because of my parents. My mother is the head of the region while my father is a businessman.”

“Yeah, did you get through it?”

“Yeah.”

“You are a strong kid.”

“Gak too. I'm just trying to secure myself. Not wanting to add any hassle. Trying not to respond to it excessively.”

“You are very mature.”

“Really?”

“Yeah. You can control yourself, your thoughts and emotions. At this young age?”

“But sometimes exhausting.”

“Yeah. That's normal. What do you do when you feel tired?”

“Nothing. I just try to stay away and not let myself be distracted. Doing things I love.”

“I don't understand.”

“Shun things that bother me. Doing things I love.” Emier repeated his sentence.

“Your friend is bullying you while you're emotionally and mentally exhausted. What are you doing?”

“I stay away from them. I play basketball or draw. Or do anything that would distract me. As well as feeling comfortable.”

“Yeah. It has to be like that.”

“Sometimes if I feel like I'm not okay. I spend time alone. Doing what I like. It was very effective.”

“Yeah. Sometimes we need time. Makes us more comfortable and quiet.”

“You yourself. Do you have a problem?”

“Entah.”

“What do you mean I don't know?”

“I don't know if Bram is a good or a bad person.”

“Gosh! Whatchu mean? Can't you tell the difference between good and bad?”

“Yeah. If only, wearing a mask like a thief or convict clothes maybe I knew.” immediately

They both laughed.

“Can-can we laugh at something serious like this.” Hapsari is Emier.

“Man has many sides.” Emier.

“Gosh! You're still very young and you're philosophizing about humans?”

“I mean to help you.” Emier.

“Yeah, I know. Thanks.”

“Do you know? Some people trust their pets more than humans?”

“Secomplex and as sad as that?” Hapsari.

“Yeah. Even in the ocean can be known but the human heart who knows.”

“Yeah, you're right. I'm not ready to tell you. Because everything looks so confusing.”

“I shouldn't ask.”

“You are very attentive to ask me how I am. It's just, I'm not ready to tell.”

“Yeah. Doesn't matter. Do you want to play basketball?”

Hapsari nodded happily. Both of them went out to the basketball court in the yard.

Emier tried to get the ball from Hapsari. Agilely, Hapsari tried to convolve.

Emier tried to reach the ball with his hand but to no avail. Hapsari's body was taller than her. His hands could not reach. Hapsari managed to get the ball in.

They alternate. Emier's turn to insert the ball.

“See no lizard!” Emier tries to outwit Hapsari to make the girl stop. Darkened.

Emier broke through and put the ball in.

“You want to play basketball or joking? Lizard is on the wall not in the sky or the air!”

“The name is also effort. Spontaneous. Our height is not balanced so it is difficult if I do not try to outwit you.”

Hapsari spent the rest of his laughter.