
Tonight the family decided to stay at Ratna's house. They occupied one of the rooms used by the children of the orphanage which numbered around 8 people, all of whom were Reva's younger siblings.
Niken held tightness in her chest when she imagined Reva growing up in this house. She rubbed sheets, pillows and bolsters away from the impression of luxury and not enough, but she could be a loving girl and have a warm heart.
Lana who used to know him was very spoiled very much different from the current Reva. He became a pivot in the Adiyaksa family and all the attention was on him. Whatever he asks is like a necessity for Niken and his family to fulfill it. There is no reason to feel less.
But a longer time he passed without all that. He may have to swallow disappointed when all his desires just become a wish. He has to fend for himself for each of his hopes and he will only get something as the rest of his new family's happiness here.
Niken imagines the days that Reva went through must have felt heavy. But one that never changes, twists his peaceful eyes. Like the first time he met Reva, from his eyes Niken could guess the peace that Reva gave to everyone around him. If only time could be turned back, he hoped Reva never experienced any difficulties because of his mistakes.
Niken was strangled alone in her cries, a feeling of happiness and regret mixed in her chest. He could only wipe his chest as he shed tears, hoping that his regret would disappear with his tears.
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The night was getting late but Raka still could not close her eyes. All the collages in his mind are now a complete and beautiful puzzle. He smiled when he remembered the face of little Lana and Reva that appeared in his mind. Sure enough, since long ago only Lana who became the axis of his life until now he became Reva who was so loved.
He got up from his bed. Walk out of the room to find a glass of water. His throat feels dry. More than that, he hopes to meet Reva whom he always misses.
As Raka opened her room door, she saw Reva coming out of a room that read “Nisa and Ila.” rooms He closed the door slowly and did not notice the presence of Raka who had been watching him since.
Raka walked closer to Reva “Hay sister..” her whisper suddenly made Reva aghast.
“Ih mas raka, ngagetin aja..” Reva reflex hit Raka's arm but Raka just chuckles. He looked at the girl who was now pursing her lips. “Mas raka kok not sleeping anyway? It's malem loh.” Reva glanced at the clock hanging on the wall.
Raka just smiled and put both hands into her left and right pockets. His body leaned towards Reva. “Gag can sleep, miss you.” His whisper softly.
The feathers Iuduk Reva just bristled like that. He could not hide the red hue on his face.
“But I'm sleepy. I first yes..” Reva tried to hide the flogging feeling in her chest. One thing he can be sure of, he is happy that Raka is nearby.
Unexpectedly, Raka pulled Reva's hand and carried her into her arms. He held Reva tightly, as if unwilling to let her go.
“Mas, do not believe it, later someone will see.” Reva trying to release Raka's embrace.
Instead of letting go of his embrace, Raka instead tightened it up. His sturdy hands wrapped around Reva's back with his eyes closed. Enjoying every swish that filled his blood stream. “Before lana, I miss you so much..”. Reva was silent again. He felt the same heartbeat as Raka. “I'm happy to see you again and happier because it's always you who can make me happy. Thank you for holding on all this time. And thank you for always being the lana I love.”
Reva's breath was choked. He looked at Raka's face above him and was giving him a warm kiss on the forehead.
“If lana and I were not the same person and I were still alive, who would you choose?” reva's question seems like a trap that might determine their relationship in the future. But there was nothing for Raka to fear. Ever since meeting Reva, he had already been convinced by her feelings.
“Lana will always be my first love and no one can replace her. And reva anasya remains my last love, forever.” Raka Teas. Sounds very excessive indeed but seeing Raka's gaze full of earnestness, he can be sure the feelings for her are real like his feelings for Raka.
“I'm sure, lana is very lucky to have you mas.” Said Reva while gently rubbing Raka's chest.
“Sure, I'm a good brother, handsome and smart. Nothing can beat the charm of a Raka Adiyaksa son.” He said with jumawa while chuckling.
Reva smiled again, he closed his eyes and further immersed his body in Raka's embrace. He is happy, very happy. And Raka, swept away in her feelings until a warm kiss landed on Reva's head.
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“Mas raka...” He left feelingly.
After a moment of being swept away in his feelings, Reva's attention turned to the figure sleeping before him. He lay on his back to Reva. Reva's line of lips was drawn to curl a smile, this not-younger woman had been taking care of him for many years. Pouring his unlimited affection like his own son.
Reva walked over and laid her body beside Ratna. “Mother has slept?” whispered Reva slowly.
There was no response from Ratna. Reva buried her face in Ratna's back and hugged her tightly.
“Rere dear mom...” watered Reva.
The real Ratna had not been able to close her eyes, and she could clearly hear the words of her daughter.
Tears melted in the corner of Ratna's eyes. He wanted to sob but didn't want Reva to find out. He tried to hold it while biting his lips. Only a violent gasp of breath represented his current feelings.
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This morning, Reva's nose had already smelled the scent of dishes she was very familiar with. He immediately woke up to imagine Ratna was struggling to prepare more breakfast for them.
Sure enough, the figure was standing in front of the stove with his hands still slicing onions.the two burning furnaces were heating up the dishes that Ratna used to serve when Reva came home.
“Bu... really fragrant.. must be a special cook for rere...” Reva put his chin on the shoulder of Ratna who is on her back.
Ratna looked surprised. He immediately rubbed his watery eyes. Reva could guess her mother was crying.
“Bu, mother why?” Reva looked at the sad face that was on the other side of her face.
“Gag pa-pa boy. This mom forgot gag wear glasses fitting onion peel. Mother also gag close the window so the wind is still in.” It was Ratna who was making things up.
Reva tried to smile as Ratna looked at him. Ratna returned with her work, her hands trembling and limp.
“Bu, I know if rere love same mom?” lirih Reva is like a lure for Ratna to return to shed tears. Ratna nodded without looking at Reva who was still on her back. “Mom also know if rere will always love mom and mom is the most important person for rere?” this time Reva's voice sounded trembling.
Ratna put the knife in her hand. He bowed lethargicly and rested on the edge of the wall before him. He could no longer endure the cries he had been trying to endure since last night. For him, Reva's departure he never imagined even he didn't dare to imagine it. His shoulders moved up and down in rhythm with his soaring cries just like that. Reva flipped Ratna's body facing her then hugged her tightly. The feeling that Ratna felt at this moment was clearly felt by Reva as well.
“I'm sorry mom son, mom really gag can if you have to lose you. But mom also realized, they have more rights over you..” Ratna said stammering in between her tears.
“Mother, mother gag will never lose rere.. Forever rere will be mother's daughter.” Rere firmly with confidence.
Reva grabbed Ratna's hand and looked at her with tears in her eyes. This hand was the hand that raised him sincerely. A willing hand to work hard to meet Reva's needs. This hand was also the hand that touched her affectionately and the hand that always wiped the tears that dripped when Reva cried.
“Rere is very lucky to have a mother. Mother gag never tired of keeping rere, fighting for rere. Until anytime, rere gag will be able to repay all the kindness of mother. Thank you mom, thank you mom for loving rere sincerely. Forgive rere because until now rere still makes mom cry.” Reva said with a broken cry.
They embrace each other. It feels like just a moment of time to stop, letting them feel the affection that flows through each other's feelings. Until now, Reva was able to stand strong not because he was great. He is just a fragile child who is very lucky to meet a tough mother like Ratna.
Behind the door, there was a woman who was also sobbing in the arms of the Hero. Yes, it is Niken. It is not until the heart if it has to take away the happiness of the woman who has raised her daughter lovingly. He no longer wants to make the mistake of depriving others of their happiness, but once, he wants to be understood. He just wants to have his daughter. The daughter he always misses even when he sleeps.
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