The Steel-Cared Rose
The Socking Moment's

Keanu has entered kindergarten school. Callista was at the Gymnasium or junior high school in Switzerland. Sapphire in elementary school.

Dylan planned a vacation with his children and wife to the vacation spots he had chosen.

"I want to go to America. To Disneyland and Hollywood." Callista Whine.

"We have our own vacation spot."

"My friends have been there a lot. They're not interested in my vacation stories."

"You know we can't go on vacation anywhere other than what your father's already determined."

Callista's face suddenly moody and sad to make Dylan's heart was not hearty.

"Well, we're going on vacation to America but only this time, huh baby?"

Callista's face suddenly sparkled. Hugged his father tightly.

"Thank you, pa! Your the best!"

Dad laughed.

"You don't like to spoil him!" Tegur Sinta, "You know it's very risky if we choose another vacation spot."

"You just calm down! Nothing happened to us all this time. We better not be so paranoid."

"I don't want anything to happen to our family."

"Callista's right. We always take a vacation to places that are not visited by ordinary families. I think we can handle everything well. There's nothing to worry about."

"I don't want to lose you and the kids." Sinta looked at her husband's face in agitation.

"Calm down! Everything's fine. We'll always be together." Dylan grabbed his wife's shoulder. Hugged it tightly. Pecking his wife's forehead warmly.

They do not show their affection as husband and wife in front of their children except to kiss their forehead or cheeks.

"If anyone finds out I'm alive. It's gonna turn pretty fucked up." Sinta was crying in Dylan's arms.

"Without this lie. We will not have what we have at this moment. There won't be us, Callista, Sapphire and Keanu."

"I feel like we're building a sand castle. Every moment is destroyed if the waves are called."

"I understand your concern. I also experienced the same fear. But we should also strive for a normal life as possible. At least for our children."

"Our lives are very normal, perfect and beautiful. Maybe we should avoid places that might get us into trouble. But the rest, everything is good and perfect."

"Our lives are alienated. From family. From our homeland. Callista just wants to take a vacation to where his friends spend their vacation. I thought, a vacation to America would make no difference at all."

"If you insist and have made up your mind. I can what?"

"Can it be?"

The two of them laughed.

When the holiday that awaited all family members arrived. Everyone has their activities every day.

Callista, Sapphire and Keanu are busy attending school as well as their extracurriculars. Dylan with his work. Sinta with his activities sell his own garden and farm.

Dylan made a store next to their house for Sinta to sell home made products made by him as well as his florist shop.

Fresh fruit juice from their own garden. Oranges and wine.

James' milk from their own farm. Youghurt from goat milk they made themselves.

Homemade cheese and butter and vegetable garden produce from their own garden. Merging with florist shops from the flowers they grow themselves.

Hires one employee, Ethan, to help him and James manage the gardens, farms and sales of the homemade products they produce.

Christina was also seconded to make fresh juice from the orange groves and grapes they had.

Ethan himself helps make youghurt from goat's milk. Cheese and butter from cow's milk. The one who blackmailed James.

Sinta himself picked vegetables and flowers put in his shop.

***

"We're going to see America!" Callista cried while jumping up and down followed by his two younger siblings. Makes both parents laugh.

"Why do you want to go to America?" Ask mother.

"Disneyland, see the city of famous artists and actors. Hollywood." - Hollywood."

"All right!" Sinta became unable to see the face of her son who was so happy and happy. Acknowledging that Dylan's decision to comply with Callista's request seems appropriate.

They stayed at the Millennium Biltmore Los Angeles located in the city center.

Renting two rooms. Executive King Room for both of them. Club 2 double for all three of their hearts.

"We can get around by train or taxi." Dylan arrived in the third room of his heart.

"Yey!" All three jumped up and down in excitement.

"Callistas! You're in charge of looking after your two sisters. Don't let them wander around on their own. If you want to go for a walk, tell me or your mother. We will accompany you. You cannot travel or wander alone. Understood?"

"Why pa?" Ask Keanu.

"First, fear of going rough. If we can't find you then you'll be lost here. Second, fear of being kidnapped. Kidnappers target children who like to roam alone without their parents watching."

"When are we going to Disneyland?"

"Tomorrow. Today we take a break and walk around the city. How's it?"

"Gaziness!"

Callista, Sapphire and Keanu are excited to visit the North Weddington Recreation. They are very happy to play there. Sinta and Dylan watched the three of them while chatting.

"Normal life is like this." Sinta complained to her husband.

"We have no other choice. Most importantly we can be together."

"Look at them having fun being in the city park. Take bus and train. Enjoy life in the middle of the city. I feel so guilty."

"Don't raise anything. Living in the countryside is fun too. At the foot of the mountain. The air is cool and clean."

"I think, vacationing in the countryside is very fun but school, socialization and living a daily routine. In the city may still be an option."

"Not really. You may forget how full the activity is in a very crowded city. Jammed. Air pollution. The endless busyness."

"I think you're right. The rhythm of life remains more comfortable in the countryside. Clean and cool air. Green plants. Spacious land for dwellings, shops, gardens and farms."

"Yeah."

***

The atmosphere is enthusiastic because many spend their holidays here.

Callista and Sapphire accompanied by their father on various rides.

 While Sinta and Keanu who are not qualified to ride the rides choose to go to the ice cream shop, cakes and bread.

Sinta ordered a glass of iced coffee cappucino with cream. Chocolate milkshake for Keanu. Banana. 

Donuts, waffles with ice cream on them and various breads with various fillings.

"I want to go with Callista, Sapphire and papa." Whine Keanu.

"You're not qualified yet. Later look for rides that you can ride. But not now. Wait for Callista, Sapphire and papa to finish exploring the rides. Ok?"

Keanu nodded his head. Trying to remove his disappointment.

Their orders filled their tables.

"Consolve yourself with ice cream and sweet treats."

Keanu sucked his milkshakes. Take a chocolate donut that looks very delicious. They started eating the food and drinks they ordered. His mother was right, his feelings were more comfortable. His anger and his sense of regret slowly disappeared.

Sinta sipping iced coffee cappuccino. When he was surprised by a voice.

"Love?"