
“Aika?” Arumi's tears are flowing down the river. I could hardly believe seeing Aika right in front of him.
While Mom Riana breathed a sigh of relief. After blocking Arumi in various ways, Rafli finally arrived on time. Before it was all too late and Arumi actually left for the second time.
Another case with Aika who reflexively hid herself behind her daddy's body once she saw Arumi appear from behind the door. A hint of fear was still visible in his gaze even though it was not as great as before. Normally, Aika would tremble if she saw Arumi's face. But not this time anymore.
“Darling, don't be. Don't you want to come here to meet mommy?”
For a moment Aika looked up at her daddy. Seeing his daughter's behavior, Rafli smiled as he stroked her hair. Aika still looks timid and only occasionally steals a glance.
A questionable gaze directed Arumi to Rafli. Amazed to see it suddenly came carrying Aika. Although it is undeniable that Arumi is very afraid if his daughter will be scared again.
“Aika wants to meet her mommy.”
Arumi freezes. I can hardly believe his hearing. In the moments of his departure, Aika came for him.
“Come, Darling. Don't be shy,” persuade Rafli once again. Slowly, Aika came out from hiding. His feet stepped forward a little.
Seeing her daughter's gesture, Arumi tried to suppress the passionate feeling. Want it feels to hug Aika as hard as it is to let go of longing. But of course the intention was broken. Given how scared Aika was when she saw her face.
“Mommy ...” That soft call knocked down Arumi's defense. With tears she crouched down right in front of Aika and buried the tiny body into her arms.
At first Aika showed a rejection reaction with her stiff body. But, at the same time feel the warmth of the embrace of the mommy. It is true said daddy, that this mommy only has the same face as Yuna, but the two are different.
“You want to go?” asked Rafli, glancing at Arumi's suitcase.
Arumi was silent for a moment. Sometimes I still hear sobs. “I just want to go calm down. Too many things happened during this time.”
“Then how about Aika. You're leaving him?”
“What Mommy wants to go?” great-granddaughter Aika, ventured to look at her mommy.
Arumi stroked the top of her daughter's head. Then kiss her forehead over and over again. I don't know, I don't think he's ever satisfied hugging and kissing his daughter.
“Iya, Darling. Mommy wants to go somewhere new. What can?”
The head bobble selected Aika in response. His little fingers stretched out to wipe away the tears that flooded Arumi's cheeks. And that little thing alone can make Arumi feel like the happiest woman in the world.
“Why would Mommy want to go? Is mommy afraid that Mommy Yuna will swap mommy again?”
In a cry Arumi chuckled. Thinking about how Aika got such a thought.
"Yes, Honey. Mommy's so scared."
"Don't be afraid, Mommy! Daddy said Mommy Yuna has gone far and won't come back. Mommy doesn't have to go, because there's a daddy who's gonna take care of Mommy. Isn't that right, Daddy?"
"Good Aika! Say something sweet!"
Rafli held a smile. Aika was very quick to respond. Everything Rafli whispered during the trip was recorded perfectly in his memory.
"Yes, Son. We'll take care of Mommy and protect her together."
“Your Daddy can get diabetes mellitus hear your words, Son!”
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