Married Former Napi
First Date
...I will fly into your arms...
...And be with you...
...'Till the end of time...
...Why are you so far away...
...You know it's very hard for me...
...To get myself close to you... [I Will Fly - Ten 2 Five]...
Three months went by without Dion by his side, but inevitably his shadow still felt close and tight.
It is undeniable that togetherness for more than 2 years cannot be removed with a wordless separation that is still very short.
Valencia cannot be with anyone for the common good. The pain and emotional feeling he felt was not because of his longing for Andaro.
His arrival to the land of Sakura is not because of longing for her husband who just married her one month ago. But because Valencia does not want every night to think of Dion who is not her husband status.
It is like cheating without touching, not infidelity starting from the heart. Betrayal of the heart is the deepest thing though not clearly visible, like an iceberg.in the depths of the heart Valencia is still full of memories and longing for Dion.
Andaro has not been able to fully replace the older Dion and knows Valencia. Let everyone think Valencia has begun to accept the existence of Dion even make him miss to look depressed.
No one knew that regret was always felt when Valencia remembered the baby who would be born without knowing his biological father, at least Valencia feels that the existence of the baby is not due to unwanted events because he should be the fruit of love between himself and Dion. There was doubt in him, did Dion really still love him until the moment before leaving?
Feeling that he was in a critical condition and needed a 'treatment' of the heart, Valencia felt he must immediately set his heart and try to accept, love, and expel Dion from his heart and replace him with Andaro.
The deep kiss that Valencia purposely gave Dion was not without reason, the hope of passion can heal a dying heart. Hoping that any intimacy could overwhelm and kick Dion out of his heart.
The day was near noon when Andaro and Valencia finished soaking in the warm Arima Onsen bath.
Arima Onsen is the oldest onsen in Japan and is believed to have existed 1000 years ago. Valencia can not linger in Onsen because for pregnant women, especially in the first trimester should avoid a drastic increase in body temperature because it can cause hyperthermia. The maximum safe temperature for pregnant women taking a warm bath is 38'C is generally Onsen in Japan at 40'C
"You don't need to soak Val, we can come here with our child, just soak the legs in the kinsen (golden water), while relaxing."
Valencia observed the place that Andaro meant, his eyes narrowed to see the water that was like a muddy river in Indonesia because from a distance as if the water was very thick. Valencia looked at Andaro without interest.
Andaro chuckled in understanding, "The source of the water is clear Val, but a lot of iron content in it and because it was exposed to the air that causes the oxidation process so the color of the water turns brownish. This water is warm and can cure fever and aches. I think you might feel achy, right?"
Valencia smiled and nodded as Andaro did a light massage on his waist area.
"Funny And.." Valencia enjoys the sensation of running water on his feet, a sense of relaxation although there is actually a sense of wanting to soak the body to relax. Andaro has shown previously lodging areas with onsen that can be an option when Valencia has given birth and can perform onsen rituals.
"Japan has never been boring And, already several times to Japan there is always an attraction and fun." Valencia and Andaro have walked in tandem through a hallway full of shops selling souvenir knickknacks and snacks.
"And now that you're married to a Japanese, I hope you can accept me as your husband Val"
Valencia does not want to change the atmosphere to be serious because it is a pity to ruin a pleasant day and dwell back with a sensitive heart.
"And... wouldn't you say it now? You are my husband and I am your wife. Let's go for a meal. debay seems to be getting hungry," the arms of both are clinging and tracing the lunch spot that can be enjoyed soon. Smiles are always etched and the occasional joke is uttered. Andaro feels his current date with Valencia has been somewhat successful by entering the Kobe Beef restaurant hoping his wife and child get nutrition and enjoy every soft juicy meat Kobe beef that became a mainstay.
Valencia inhales the aroma of burning meat that is very fragrant, there is already a medium rare meat that still tastes juicy and still leaves a red color due to myoglobin from oxygen-carrying proteins to animal muscles.
"Ssttt that's how you honey? but remember.don't imagine you can get rare meat or medium rare.because pregnant you can only eat medium well done or well done." as if you know what Valencia imagined, Andaro laughed at his moody wife and let out a look of protest.
They enjoy food very slowly. Andaro was very observant in preparing each grill and putting the ready-to-eat meat in Valencia's rice bowl. Seeing his wife eating voraciously and being able to prepare the best side dishes, eating at a table full of nutritious food, it was all as if the happiness that Andaro had longed for, he said, the presence of children will greatly enhance the appearance of their small family.
"Why are you smiling Andaro?? did I eat too much?"
Andaro shook his head and rubbed the tip of Valencia's lips that were covered in teriyaki sauce.
"I just can't wait to be a father, this table will feel complete with Val's son, the perfect family. Thanks Val.."
Andaro's kiss on the back of Valencia's hand.
Valencia took the meat with chopsticks and fed it to Andaro, "You know my husband, I'm the lucky one to have you. You said it wasn't the romantic type, but it took me to kinsen, fed me ice cream, and now filled my stomach with Kobe beef. Then.Where's our next date?"
"You're not tired? we have to walk to the station and walk a lot. You should've let me just take Val's car."
Valencia smiled confidently, "I'm not tired And, and walking is very pleasant with clean air with minimal pollution. If I'm tired we can take a break or maybe you'll take me?"
"My pleasure, Honey. I'm always ready to carry you anywhere." Andaro shows off his arm.
Andaro then took Valencia to Ikuta Temple in Sannomiya - Motomachi). 10 Minutes walk from Sannomiya Station, Andaro hoped that Valencia could pray with him at the Ikuta temple which was believed to be the Goddess of Cain (The goddess worshipped in Kul Ikuta named Wakahirumeno Mikoto is believed to connect humans with humans or tie a mate).
Valencia was hesitant when Andaro took him to the Temple but when there were many tourists and young women who looked relaxed self-photos made him not too overthinking and just believe with Andaro.
"Val, Ikuta Temple is believed to be the power spot for romance, just look at the many couples who come here. Maybe it's symbolic to you, but my deepest wish is that we can really match up for a lifetime."
Seeing Andaro's sincerity, Valencia just nodded and walked hand in hand to the place already available to tie the prayer.
From there, Andaro guided Valencia and appointed a long chair in front of the temple.
"There Val, where I was abandoned by a woman who should have been my real mother, my age might be around 5 years, lucky that there was a man who was very good and took care of me.. he was like a father to me. That's the reason why I miss having a family and don't want your child to grow up without feeling the complete parental affection that I feel."