
"How's Audy doing, Nial? "
"Soak alumayan, Cake. He was no longer hysterical when he saw someone in front of him"
"Wasn't he from Rahardian's house? " King nodded in response to the grandmother's question. "But why didn't he go berserk there? "
"Audon Ardan, Audy suppressed her fear for the sake of her content. She really wanted to be despite all her troubles, she thought that by apologizing to Tiara everything would be fine. But who would have thought if he was not strong with his inner pressure. It ended with the collapse of his body's defenses"
"Did he start telling stories? "
"Not Mother, but Ardan is still trying to get her to talk"
"Mother still does not expect if the Pandey family could do this"
"That's how men behave, Queen. It can change at any time"
"Yes, Pa. Papa's right. The proof is this man beside me, did not he used to spoil Audy so much that he forgot about you youngest daughter, even as if to distinguish her. But after finding out about Audy's behavior, she doesn't even seem to admit that Audy's her son. Though Audy was present because of herself" the spicy innuendo of the Queen Ma immediately floated greeting the hearing senses of Gun's Father.
It's nothing, ever since the incident where Chacha messed up by tearing down all Audy's arrogance. Her husband's attitude changed for Audrey. From what was usually warm and pampering, it now turned into a flat and cold gaze. Even as if it doesn't care. Time and again the Queen tried to talk about Audy, but there was no response or meaningful response. Though Gun's father used to be the most enthusiastic when talking about Audy.
"Where's my princess? "
"In his room"
"Alright I'll go to the room too. Mommy please wake up if dinner arrives"
"Rest my son"
"Wait, Nial"
"Yes, Cake? "
"Where's Reyhan, shouldn't he be here? "
"Ah, the boy is expanding the business wings to the neighboring country, Kek"
"Great boy"
"He's a hard worker, Grandma. So no wonder if it can spread its business wings so quickly"
"You're no less great either, Nial"
"Who wouldn't be great under Grandpa's care"
"Haha"
King immediately walked away from the rest of his family to his room.
"Guns? "
"Yes, Pa? "
"What's the matter exactly? "
"I mean Papa? "
"Why has your attitude changed with Audie? She's your daughter anyway. If it wasn't for your stupidity and na*su he wouldn't exist. We can only accept him as one of Effendy's descendants though illegitimate"
"Don't you see how Chacha fought for Audy's rights in the company. She should have no rights in the company, but because she considers Audy as her brother and your descendant, she fights and fights fiercely in the company. Did you know he gave Audy his shares"
Gun's father glared in disbelief. He doesn't know about this. Because the central company was under the control of his son. Although it is still under Chacha's control, King is still in control of the Izhaka company.
Since the incident his daughter dismantled the dark relationship first, Gun's father immediately revoked his leadership from the central company, and given the trust of branch companies in the city as well.
"Don't make your attitude your penance to your wife, Gun. By ignoring Audy you are also hurting the Queen. The Queen has been taking care of him since he was a baby. Hasn't Chacha told us the reason behind Audy's attitude all along. Mama thinks you're too stupid, Gun. How can your daughter be a genius, while her father is a fool like you"
"Don't be childish, Gun. Audy also needs a father figure as a support for her life. Shouldn't you be the shield when your daughter is hurt. He needs you to grip and lean, Gun"
Gun's father could only duck as his parents spoke at length. There was no intention for her to interrupt, she was not angry at Audy, just disappointed. Why didn't Audy tell you something so important. Why did he sacrifice his soul and body to protect others. Shouldn't he be the one getting protection?
Until the gentle rubbing in his hand made him aware of the daydreams about his eldest daughter. His wife smiled softly with a look of shade.
"Come to your son, Mas. He needs your support"
"But, Bun? "
"Mother sure, Father will not choose love in terms of affection again this time" said the Queen Mother gently decorated with a sweet smile.
"Father only... " Gun's father did not continue because he was cut off by his wife.
"Mother wouldn't be angry if I loved Audy as a child. Mommy gets angry if dad still remembers Audy as his real mother"
Because after all Audy's face is a little similar to her birth mother, and the new Queen Mother realizes this. He had already guessed who the woman who became the affair of the husband first. But, he closed his mouth tightly so as not to tell the sleeping lioness. Because once he speaks, then the flowers will not stay silent to take action.
After solidifying his heart, Gun's father got up from his seat. Towards the room Audy is followed by the Queen Mother behind him.
Seemed inside the room Audy was sitting with her blank look. Ardan gently patted Audy on the shoulder with soft words that he kept whispering in Audy's ear.
The Queen Mother who saw her husband stopped quietly gazing towards the room. Seen there, Miss Queen saw the sincerity of Ardan in caring for one of her daughters. Queen Ma'am seemed to see that there was an old, unfinished story between them as Ardan's gaze flashed a speck of love for Audy.
"Come in" The Queen stroked her husband's back.
Gun's father turned his head briefly to look at his wife who nodded steadily.
Slowly Gun's father went into his daughter's room. His heart was sliced when he saw Audy like an undead. His face was pale with my eyes. His eyes were empty, and even his presence was silent.
"Audy" calls Gun's father, but Audy doesn't respond to anything. He remained silent with a straight forward look.
"Eh, Master"
"May I sit there? "
Gun's father immediately clutched Audy's fragile body into his arms. He whispered an apology to his daughter. However, Audy still did not respond to anything, she just kept quiet with her blank stare.
Fifteen minutes passed and Audy was still engrossed in solitude and thought. Not responding to the existence of Gun's loyal father clutched him tightly. Until finally the Queen intervened. Go up next to the other side of the bed. Grazing quietly on Audy's head, with her shady smile she pulled on Audy's face to face her. Evidently, Audy responded.
The Queen ma'am almost cried when she saw Audy's shattered and desperate gaze. But he held back, because Audy also needs to be soothed. This is where her role as mother is played.
The Queen mother pulls Audy into her arms, immersed in Audy's face in a mother's warm embrace. On her trunk was soft long hair of Audy with a million affectionate affection. Every now and then the Queen Mother lightly kissed Audy's forehead.
Shortly after Audy's body seemed to shake, Audy cried. The queen mother smiled gently still clutching Audy, this is better than Audy continuously silent. That thought.
"Isn't this Mother's child, a strong woman? "
"For years of struggling alone to suppress his inner suffering alone to protect mother? "
"It's not an easy thing, son. Isn't this nothing with your struggle to protect Father and Mother? "
"Rise son. Let the world hate and revile you. You just hide behind the back of Mother, let Mother be your shield this time"
"Fight your fear, son. Mother's child the brave child. Didn't you always say that if your sister was strong, she wouldn't be strong if she didn't have a strong family. And you're one of them"
"Audy, we can never blame fate for what happened to us. We just have to live it. Trust me, kid, behind this is all the happiness that's waiting for you"
The Queen's mother stroked Audy's belly.
"Remember darling. Here is another life entrusted to you. Rise up for your son, son, he will be sad if his mother is sad. Mother's child is beautiful, losing Kevin is not a problem for you. Let Mommy find a better man than Kevin, who once printed a straight three like Levy if necessary"
"Mother" shrieked Audy this time.
"Hahahahahaha, you're kidding, kid"
Audy loosened her embrace, looking as she drew a smile on her face. Gun and Ardan's father let out a long sigh. A feeling of relief instantly ambushed his inner being.
"What's a get-together here? " no matter where it came from, Chacha was suddenly on the doorstep of Audy's room.
"When have you been there, son? "
"When did it start? Forget Mother" Chacha just grinned to answer the question of her Mother who shook her head slowly.
"Why do you keep doing it there? "
"You ask for food, when the child comes home is not provided with this hungry meal" replied Chacha with pursed lips sebald.
"Mother cook first, mother is too shocked to forget we have not had lunch? "
"Sister Ardan has eaten? " Chacha looked at Ardan who shook his head slowly.
"I'm going out for food, Queen" she said softly as she watched Chacha glare at her.
How can I eat, if Audy keeps clinging to me, Queen. Inner screaming.
"Gapain out, have waited a while Mother cook first. Audy clean your body first huh" Audy only nodded as Queen Mother got off the bed and left her room.
"So she ate not this morning, brother? "
"No, Queen. He hasn't even had a shower since this morning"
"Jorok Audy" Chacha shouted making the others startled. "Bandi there, so bumil kok really slovenly anyway"
"Lemes Cha"
"Ck, Brother Ardan please pick him up later yes, I have warm water ready him first. Father of the idle there mending take Chacha fruit deh"
Like getting a breath of fresh air, Gun's Dad's smile expands. Although with a ketus, but the youngest was willing to talk to him.
"What fruit do you want, son? What triple twins want? " Chacha nodded steadily.
"You want a mango behind the house? " his gaze immediately he turned into puppy eyes as he stared at Gun's father. It was nothing that he stared at like that. Because the mango behind his house is very acidic, unlike the one on the left side of his house.
"But not much. Your husband can nag, not to mention your brother is here"
"Okay, Chacha thinks three doesn't matter"
"No, that's too much son"
"All right, two"
"One yes"
"Two or I'm gonna whip grandpa"
"Yes yes I got it" Gun's father passed from Audy's room to meet his youngest daughter's cravings.
"I prepare the water first" Chacha passed to Audy's bathroom to prepare the bath water.
Inside the room, Audy looked at Ardan with a difficult look. Ardan just smiled at Audy, the woman who once controlled his heart.
"Thank you, brother? "
"Stop saying thank you and sorry, Audy. We've discussed this before"
"But, i... "
"Please don't cry, we'll talk after you're better. I can get beat up by Queen if she sees you crying again"
Audy looked smiling as she looked at Ardan's pleading gaze.
"Smiles are beautiful"
Blushes...