CARRIER (When Destiny Reigns )
It's Me (Chapter 2)

Never get tired of expressing your love

Never hesitate to sacrifice for those you love

because the heart cannot be bought.

Life went well, Dad looked much happier. Because Ms. Ratna is not only good at taking care of me and Dad, but also trying hard to serve us like my late mother.

Dad told me a lot, will be the habit of my mother first. Starting from the taste of food to the habits that we do family. I'm glad Ms. Ratna wants to follow our habits. We traveled together a lot, and there was not the slightest objection on Ms. Ratna's face. We all enjoyed it.

Dad was wise too, Dad always tried to be fair to me and Ms. Ratna. Like celebrating my seventeenth birthday. At that time Ms. Ratna became the busiest person in preparing everything.

He secretly invited my schoolmates, figuring out what I wanted to be this year's gift. Preparing a celebration at the cafe, as I wish. Ms. Ratna had to interrogate some of my close friends, in order to make this happen.

The night before my birthday celebration, Dad met me in the room.

“Darling Dad again what?” asked Dad, surprised me who was busy reading a novel, lying on the bed.

“Eh, Dad. Nothing, Dad. Read more, what's up Yah?” ask me who immediately sat facing Dad.

“Tomorrow your birthday, right? What do you want?” ask Dad while holding my body tight.

At that time the scent of Daddy's perfume was so soothing, it had been too long I did not feel the warmth of Dad's embrace. The sound of Dad's heartbeat was so loud that it sounded in my ears that were leaning against his chest. There is no warmth that can calm and warm me other than Dad. From then until now, no man really loved me, approached me, except Dad.

“Nothing, Rere is wanting nothing,” I replied in a soft voice.

“Daddy already knows your answer will be like this, so Dad has prepared a gift for his beloved daughter Father,” said Father in a teasing tone.

I was speechless, my curiosity made my body fixated on waiting for something Dad was about to bring out. Slowly Dad reached into his pants pocket. Dad asked me to close my eyes and not to peek. I just follow. I felt Dad's hands curled around my neck. Then Dad asked me to open my eyes again.

“Thank you Dad ..” my screams which then hugged Dad tightly. So did Dad return my embrace. While gently stroking my hair Dad said “ Daddy loves you, dear.”

This necklace is the best gift I got, and it's the last gift from Dad.

You may be able to imitate it,

But you can never replace him.

I'm with Dad and Miss Ratna went to a cafe. Dad said he wanted to celebrate my birthday there. But what happened managed to stupefy me. I saw the letters that made up my name. Light green balloon decoration neatly arranged in each corner. Looks like my friends are busy eating food and drinks that are available at all tables.

“Come, Son!” invite Father who awakened me from the amazement of the beauty of the atmosphere of the Cafe. Clasping my hand tightly, Dad pulled me towards the front desk. Tables that have been neatly decorated with a large book-shaped sponge cake. Well, I know very well about my reading hobby.

The cheers of those who sang happy birthday songs, managed to make my tears fall. Not just a dream party, but the struggle of the Queen that makes all this come true. That's why I changed my calling to motherhood, because I have accepted it wholeheartedly.

“Happy birthday, Re!” said Ms. Ratna while hugging me. “ Lovely necklace dear,” she said gently.

“Cado from Dad,” I said happily with lips smiling wide.

“Bu Ratna helped Dad pick it for you, Honey,” Dad explained.

“Thank you, Mother,” said I immediately hugged her tightly.

Mom was silent for a moment, she was shocked at the call I had just heard. Then then he returned my hug while saying “Iya, Darling.”

It was the happiest day of my life. I have never said that I was unhappy before, only if our dreams are answered what else is worth saying besides being happy.

Well, my life wasn't always bad. Although I went through many sad moments. Sometimes I feel like life's not fair, I've never demanded anything more. But suffering still looms over every second of my life.

It's not that I'm not grateful for the happiness I've been living. But sadly, that bitterness never stopped following me. Well, the party and the gift were the last bliss I could feel.

Either fate hates me so much, or I deserve all this. That night I was going to see Dad, who was in the room with Mom. I want to give you some good news, I'm going to graduate from nursing school. 

Gubrak, my steps stopped. That powerful impact made me choose to return to the room.