Mitha was silent for a moment after hearing Ellen's explanation. She opened Sam's letter that Ellen had brought.
Mitha reads it. In her heart, she again felt homesick for Sam, whom she had left five years ago. Her love returned, but doubts still surround her. Sh was worried. For a moment, she sighed, "Honey, mama isn't ready to make peace with papa. Mom needs more time."
"But, Mom. He was regretful. Every night, he always thinks about mama," said Ellen, coaxing her mother.
Mitha was silent. In her heart, she also misses Sam so much, but she is not ready for
accept Sam's invitation. "Honey, give me some time to consider it. I have not
can answer now."
Ellen just nodded. Then, she spoke to Erwin. "Erwin, dad called earlier, Aida's mother is in America today, at Grandpa's house. Turns out, our grandfather was originally named Edward Chow, and one of grandfather's grandchildren was Aida Masaru."
Erwin and Mitha were shocked. For a moment, they looked at each other, then Ellen continues her talked.
"Papa also said, Grandpa was able to speak Japanese well."
Erwin and Mitha looked at each other again with surprised faces, then Erwin said, "Is that true, Ellen?"
With full confidence, he replied, "Yeah, brother. Papa said it."
Ellen took out the ancient pendant her grandfather had given her.
"Bro, take a look at this. Grandpa said, this pendant is a pair. Grandma Kinarsih holds one locket," said Ellen as she handed the old locket to Erwin.
Erwin looked at him. "This pendant…."
Erwin remembered the pendant that Aida wore. He looked at the locket.
"Ellen, I'm reminded of Aida. A few days ago, she was here. She's wearing this locket."
"Then?" asked Ellen with an enthusiastic face.
With a regretful face, Erwin said, "He has returned to Japan, Ellen. Brother is late for him."
Ellen looked a little disappointed for a moment, but she understood it. "Oh, sadly..."
"Yes, son. We didn't recognize him at first. If we had known from the start…. , said Mitha with a regretful face.
They fell silent again. Ellen was reminded of her luggage again. "Yeah, what's done is done. But nevermind."
Suddenly, Ellen remembered her luggage.
"Aha, I brought a souvenir from Seattle. Just a minute," her said as she walked into his room.
When Ellen went to her room, Erwin again invited Azka to talk. He is interested in getting to know Azka more. At the same time, in Japan Aida who had just finished designing clothes was resting. He opened the message on his cellphone. A sweet smile appeared on his lips.
"Thank God, Mama finally met Grandpa," her thought.
Her longing for his grandfather reappeared. Aida contacted her mother via video call. Not long after, Ayumi's face appeared on Aida's cellphone screen.
While looking at her mother's face on the cellphone screen, Aida said, "Mama, watasi ha sohu ga inaku the sabisii desu. Mama ha kare to issyo desuka?" (Meaming: Mom, I miss Grandpa. Is Mama with him?)
Ayumi said while pointing her cellphone at Eddy, "Hai, Hatimitu. Mama to Papa ha kare issyo ni i masu." (Meaning: Yes Dear. Mama and Papa are now with Grandpa)
Aida glared at her grandfather who she missed so much.
She smiled sweetly. "Ozii tyan, watasi ha anata no mago musume desu. Watasi ha anata ga inaku te sabisii desu."
(Meaning: Gramps, I'm your granddaughter. I miss you so much.)
Eddy smiled kindly at Aida, and answered it.
"Watasi mo anata ga te sabisii desu, Ai-da. Anata ha hontou ni obaatyan Kina-si ga suki desu." (Meaning: Aida, grandpa misses you too. You really look like Grandma Kinarsih.)
Eddy smiled sadly. He looked at Ayumi.
In Japanese, he talk to Ayumi again, "Ayumi, the day after tomorrow we will go to Japan. I want to meet my granddaughter, Aida."
"Yes, Papa." Ayumi again pointed her cellphone to her face, and talk again.
"Aida, the day after tomorrow mom and dad are going back to Japan with grandpa and his family. I want you to get to know our relatives in America, including Grandpa Edward's grandchildren, Erwin Reese and Ellen Reese."
Aida smiled happily, although in her heart she was still annoyed with Erwin. He remembered
Erwin's words made him angry. He was silent for a moment, but tried to cover it up. "Ouch! He again…" she said to herself.
Then, She ask again to her mommy. "What? Erwin wants to come here? Isn't Erwin in Indonesia?"
Ayumi replied, "Yes. Erwin will come with his sister, Ellen Reese."
Aida just smiled. Eddy wanted to talk to Aida again. Ayumi understands, and gives her cellphone.
"My grandson, I want you to be close to Erwin. He's actually a good kid. Grandpa wants,
you and Erwin are united," said Eddy in Japanesse, smiling sweetly.
Aida was surprised. "Gramps, I haven't known him that long."
"Just calm down. Later you will love him, my grandson," replied Eddy, smiling sweetly.
Aida choked. She wanted to answer, but she couldn't. Ayumi spoke again to Aida.
"Aida, already you don't think too negatively. You follow your grandfather first. If you don't match, mama understands," Ayumi said calming Aida.
"Yes, Mom," she answered simply.
"Okay, Aida. Mama hangs up first, okay? Good night there," said Ayumi.
"Yes, Mom. Thank you," replied Aida.
The phone is closed. Ayumi, who was surprised by his father's intentions, asked about his request. "Papa, why do you want to match Aida with Erwin?"
Eddy smiled, and talk to Ayumi, "My daughter, Papa wants our kinship to be closer. And, Papa did not force Aida to marry Erwin. If he just wants siblings, for papa that's enough. Isn't being united doesn't always mean getting married? Brothers can also be said to be united too, right?"
Eddy sighed again.
"Honestly, I did wish Aida and Erwin a match, but for me the one who the most important thing is that our kinship and kinship are maintained, even though my family in America has different languages and cultures," he continued.
Hearing Eddy's answer, Ayumi smiled in relief. She hugged her father warmly. "I love you, Papa."
Indonesia, the next morning. As usual, Erwin got ready for work. After breakfast, he left for work. Once there, Erwin was surprised to see Risa who looked like just cry.
"Risa, what are you doing?" he asked.
Risa was silent, as if she didn't want Erwin to know. Erwin looked at her with a surprised face. He saw that her eyes were still puffy, and there were remnants of his tears that were still dripping down. He gave the tissue to Risa.
"Risa, wipe your tears first. I don't want to see you greet this morning with tears."
Risa tried to hold back her tears. "Thank you, Erwin."
Erwin just nodded, then he immediately entered his study.
Meanwhile, at a cafe, Jason tries to approach Yoshie. That morning, Jason was waiting for her. It had been a long time since he had seen Yoshie, and a few days ago he had met her by chance.
At that time, Yoshie just had a big fight with Risa. He was so surprised to see the change in her. He secretly admired the girl's beauty. Arrange plans to meet.
He deliberately invited her to cooperate with another agenda, namely to approach Yoshie.
"Instead of Risa who is too possessive, I'd better approach Yoshie," he thought.
Turns out, Jason had known Yoshie long ago before he knew Risa. He smiles reminiscing about his appearance when he was in high school with her.
"Yoshie, you used to be so geeky, now it actually makes me fall in love," Jason said in his heart.
After a long wait, Yoshie finally came. He was a little surprised to see the representative
partner companies that invite him to cooperate.
"Jason? So you are the representative of the relation company?" asked Yoshie with a surprised face.
"Yes, Yoshi. I didn't think that after we've been apart for so long ... you look more, wow… you're gorgeous," said Jason, starting to make his seduction.
Yoshie remembered the incident a few days ago. She actually loves Erwin, but Risa always
block it.
In addition, the presence of Aida who had made him jealous made her think twice about dating Erwin. When she accidentally met Jason, Yoshie felt at ease.
Moreover, after a big fight with Risa until Erwin was splashed with water, Jason came and comforted him. Yoshie felt comfortable around Jason. Since then, Yoshie slowly wanted to forget Erwin.
"Uhm ... it turns out that Jason is still as cool as he used to be," thought Yoshie.
Yoshie was silent for a moment. Jason who saw it dumbfounded snapped his fingers, NO!! Yoshie a little surprised. "Ugh, you're Jason. Always ignorant."
"After all, you're cute when you're dumbfounded. Until it gapes like that," Jason replied with a slight smile.
Yoshie blushed. Jason laughed again at Yoshie's cute expression.
"Okay, let's focus on our cooperation. Now you present your product," said Jason, inviting Yoshie to make a presentation.
Shortly after, Yoshie presented his company's products. Jason reads a glimpse of the proposal that Yoshie gave. He smiled contentedly.
"Okay, your proposal is good," Jason said curtly.
Jason stuffed the folder into his briefcase. "Tomorrow you come to my office. We discussed our cooperation."
Yoshie smiled, "Okay, Jason."
Jason smiled for a moment. He glanced at his watch, then said, "Oh yeah, we haven't ordered this dish yet."
Jason called the waiter and ordered drinks for Yoshie and himself. While waiting for the dish, they again engaged in light conversation. At work, Risa was a little distracted. She remembered what happened last night.
Her mind drifted given the incident that happen last night.
--- The Night Before ---
At a cafe, Risa was waiting for Jason. He had waited a long time.
"Huh, where's Jason? I've been waiting for more than half an hour, but he didn't come either," she cursed in his heart.
Risa drinks the drink in front of her with annoyance. Unknowingly, she drank half of it. Without her know, Jason met Yoshie somewhere.
Jason deliberately didn't answer Risa's call because he thought Risa was too possessive. In another café, she was waiting for Yoshie with flowery feelings.
"Rather than a naughty Risa, it's better for me to be with Yoshie," he said to himself.