Azmya has already showered and is wearing her best dress for tonight. She glanced at the clock, it was already 5 in the afternoon. Azmya also grabbed her handbag and left the room. In the family room, Rafael appears to be chatting with Sena. Azmya smiles seeing their familiarity. Sometimes Azmya imagines what if Sena became Rafael's inspiration. Will Rafael be happy to have a father like Sena. She could possibly be Rafael's smartest. BUT as her husband, Azmya has not dared to imagine it until there.
"Oppa has come," said Azmya, immediately sitting next to Sena who was holding Rafael's lap.
"Yes, sorry, I had some business to do with a video conference with my employees at the airport. That's why I'm late," said Sena, giving his signature smile. It turns out that Sena also has dimples. Azmya knows from a long time ago that Sena actually has a unique charisma that will make women fall in love with him.
However, Azmya was not too brave to step far from the comfort zone of being a brother and sister like this.
"It's okay Oppa, sorry if you bothered Oppa, all the way to Tokyo for Rafael's birthday." Azmya feels bad for Sena.
"Just relax, I miss Rafael anyway," Sena said making Azmya awkward.
"Mommy, can I call Sena Ahjussi Daddy?" asked Rafael innocently, making Azmya a little surprised. Why Rafael can talk about that.
"Rafael's friends at school have Mommy and Daddy, why do I only have Mommy, can I call him Daddy?" continued Rafael again. Azmya became embarrassed by that question. Sena just answered with a chuckle. Azmya glanced at the laughing Sena.
"Rafael, you can call Daddy if you want?" replied Sena.
"Is it true?"
"Yes, of course, from now, you can call me Daddy!" exclaimed Sena, making Azmya pinch Sena's waist.
"Ouch, what the heck is Mommy actually pinching Daddy!" protested Sena.
"Mommy stops it, Mommy, don't pinch Sena Ahjussi, anyway Rafael wants to call Sena Ahjussi with Daddy from now on. Can I?" asked Rafael with his innocent face. Azmya just looked sadly at Rafael's face. She doesn't know why her heart feels sliced when he talks about Rafael's father.
Sena then held Azmya's hand and gave her a wink code, so that Azmya could allow her son's request. Azmya then looks at Sena's face while shaking her head as a sign that she doesn't agree.
"Should you ruin his happiness on this birthday?" whispered Sena into Azmya's ear. Azmya is resigned. She finally agreed.
"Fun, finally Rafael has Daddy!" shouted Rafael jumping up and down with joy, making Sena smile seeing his happiness. But not with Azmya. Her face was full of anxiety. Sena also realized that Azmya was worried about the situation after this. He also held Azmya's hands and tried to strengthen her heart.
"Don't be afraid, I just wanna see you happy. Nothing else more than that," Sena said softly.
Azmya dripped clear crystals that were already unstuck in the corner of her eye. She felt that Sena was too and too kind. He is like a human with an angel heart. So far, Sena has strengthened her to go through difficult times in her life. Sena sacrifices his energy, time, and thoughts for her and doesn't force Azmya to repay his feelings so far. Azmya feels that it is becoming increasingly difficult for her not to give him a reply.
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It turned out that Akira was waiting for them at the restaurant. Akira in particular also wanted to celebrate Rafael's fourth birthday. Of course, Rafael is even happier because all the people closest to him are present. Even though they were only four of them, the atmosphere of Rafael's birthday celebration was very lively. Rafael's face didn't stop smiling. Especially when everyone gave him birthday gifts. Rafael seemed very enthusiastic and happy when he opened his prize.
"Wow, this is the action figure Rafael wants, thanks Aunt Akira," said Rafael shortly after opening the gift from Akira and then kissing her on the cheek. Akira laughed and smiled with satisfaction at Rafael's reaction to open his gift.
Then Rafael continued to open gifts from Sena.
"This is a set of spaceship assemblies that Rafael likes, thanks to Daddy," said Rafael
Of course, this was clearly heard by Akira, when Rafael called Sena with Daddy. Cash made Akira surprised to hear it.
"Yes, you're welcome," said Sena.
Akira saw Azmya's face which was a little awkward. Akira took a long time to pay attention to Azmya's awkward face. Akira just looked at her best friend with a sad look. Akira remembered Jun. She felt that Jun was still alive. Akira senses that Azmya will soon waver with Sena's sincerity.
"Now, it's your turn to open a present from Mommy!" exclaimed Azmya, giving Rafel a present.
Rafael seemed excited to open the gift. Azmya is also curious and worried about its contents. She had received the gift ordered, neatly wrapped. Jessica said that it was a new and sophisticated educational toy.
Rafael then managed to open it and squealed with joy.
"Mommy is Supersmart Toys!" Rafael then hugs Azmya as a sign that he is very happy.
"Thank God, Jessica was right to buy a present," muttered Azmya to herself.
"Wow, it looks like Rafael is very happy for his birthday this time," said Akira.
There was the sound of Azmya's cell phone ringing tone. Then Azmya grabbed her cellphone which she kept in her bag. It turned out to be a video call from her mom.
"Rafael, Grandma video call, looks like she wants to say a happy birthday!" Azmya exclaimed. Then she pulled the green sign upwards. Azmya positioned her cellphone so that she could reach the picture of the four of them.
"Rafael, happy birthday dear!" Her Mom looks smiling at her grandson, even though it's just a video call. Azmya is happy to see that her mom still cares about her and Rafael.
"Grandma, where's Grandpa, I didn't see him?" asked Rafael asking for his grandfather.
"Grandpa is out of town, later when it's not busy, he will definitely call you," replied Mommy.
Azmya looks sad hearing that. It's been a long time since she talked with her daddy. Apart from their respective activities, their relationship has indeed been stretched a little because she is pregnant with Jun's child. Since knowing her pregnancy, Daddy is no longer what it used to be. Azmya knows her dad must be disappointed with her. Moreover, she decided to become a single parent for Rafael without getting married. Her dad rarely even can be said to never contact her again. Unless her mom deliberately called her when daddy was at home. That too is rare.
Azmya tries to appear tough in front of everyone. She didn't want anyone to know how alienated she felt by her father. Azmya doesn't want to look weak in front of Rafael. She didn't want Rafael to feel like he was a poor child because he only had one parent.
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When lunchtime arrives. Azmya is still in her office. To the extent that her secretary Jessica reminded her that it was lunchtime.
"You go on ahead, I still have to check this!" ordered Azmya.
"Do you want me to bring your lunch here?" asked Jessica.
"No, I'll follow you later to the cafeteria," said Azmya, still looking at the documents scattered on her desk.
"All right, then, oh yes, I got a call from the receptionist if there were guests for you, she said your cellphone was not active if I'm not mistaken the guest name is Senatriya Abigail," said Jessica.
Azmya stopped flipping through documents when Jessica said who the guest was. Then checked her cell phone which she put on the table. Apparently, the cellphone battery died.
"Okay, please call the receptionist if he can come into my room!" Azmya ordered.
"Fine, ma'am."
Jessica then came out of Azmya's room and approached her table which is located not far from Azmya's door. Picked up the receiver and called the receptionist to pass on Azmya's message.
Meanwhile, Azmya became inconsiderate. Because this is the first time Sena has come to her office building. And not usually also want to meet her when she is working. There must be something important.
A door opened. Sena appeared into the room. Azmya immediately caught Sena's face who seemed to be restless.
"What's wrong, Oppa, why are you looking for me here?" Azmya asked then, asking him to sit on the sofa available in her room. Sena complied. Then he seemed to catch his breath first before he began to speak.
"I got a call from Lisa ..." Sena didn't continue. A little doubt on his face was visible.
"Lisa, what happened, Oppa?" Azmya asked, curious about what news she would convey.
But Azmya did not hear Sena continue. Azmya immediately thinks about whether Lisa and Sena have a relationship. Will Sena notify her if he already has a love interest. And that person is Lisa. Sena's face stiffened to make Azmya even more curious.
*Continued...