Chasing Your Love
Chapter 34

“You just go home rest yes, here there is already Papa and mama” now Kristian who spoke up.

“No, let me be here. My mom and dad are resting at home. I have to work tomorrow. So do not know whether to come here not” explained Arya as it is.

Hearing Aryan's explanation makes Christian understand but still Tiara is his responsibility. Because Arya and Tiara are only lovers, not husband and wife.

After the meal, Arya sat down again near Tiara's bed.

Kristian and Ratih went home for a while and will be back at night. Kristian does not allow Arya to stay and Arya has to obey. Remembering Christianity is very strict. 

“Yank, just sleep on the couch. Later if I need anything I wake up. I also want to sleep” Tiara told Arya. Arya who was very tired also stood up from her seat and walked towards the sofa. No need to linger, he's asleep. A subtle snoring sounded indicating Arya was already in dreamland.

Tiara sighed softly while saying sorry in her heart.

“Sorry yank”he was barely audible.

Day after day Tiara was allowed to go home. He just needs to do regular control to the orthopedic doctor and take medication from the doctor regularly. The healing process takes three to six months.

Tiara had already applied to resign to Mr. Bramasta, but he was not willing to release Tiara because the performance of Tiara could not be doubted. Tiara was given a sabbatical during the healing process. And during that time Vishnu the assistant who will replace his position.

Tiara is enjoying her long holiday by watching TV at her house with Ratih. I don't know when the last time he was like this was with his mother. Since working while studying Tiara is very rarely able to get together with family. Though the family economy is relatively capable but he prefers to go to college while working. Not wanting to burden his mother.

Deep down, Tiara was actually very lonely. While at home he will remember how his mother often cried because his father spent more time with his first wife. Trust me Tiara used to be so jealous of Sister Tyranny because she felt her Papa loved Tira more than she did.

Once Tiara and Tira were required to invite their parents to a school event. But again Tiara had to swallow a bitter pill because Christians prefer to go to the Tira event. Since then Tiara has promised to prove herself that she is capable and able to be independent. He became more mature than his age. This no one knows including Mama because Tiara is good at covering all of the people. And now it's like he's found himself since he got in touch with Arya. He never tried to be strong and independent like before. He will appreciate whatever his feelings are. When sad, happy and angry he will reveal all without him covering up again. Only Arya can show everything.

“Ma, have you never been angry at Papa?” tiara asked suddenly.

Ratih frowned confusedly.

“Angy why?”.

“Anged that Papa is more with Mama Amara than with us” Tiara replied to let out her heart all this time.

Train was surprised of course. For years Tiara had never talked about this. When Kristian cancels their show, Tiara will smile and say it's okay. And now there was no wind and no rain all of a sudden he said that.

“Why? Why are you asking this? Is this really how you feel?”.

Tiara nodded. Enough of this he's been pretending to be tough. But he's not that strong. He can be sad, can be angry and can also be disappointed. He's just a normal human being.

Ratih took a long breath. Honestly he was the same but studied sincerely.

Ratih held his son's hand.

“You must learn from what happened to Mama that you can dream, can dream but God determines. And when what happens is not what you expect, trust God's plan is much more beautiful. There is nothing happier than having you in your life. You are Mama's reason for surviving until now”. It did not feel like the tears were both just dripping. They hugged while crying.

“Thank you Ma. Thank you for always being there for me. I love you” Tiara said as she tightened her embrace.

“If people say a daughter's first love is her father but my first love is Mama. I learned strongly from mama”.

Ratih stroked his son's hair.

“Let's forget the past. Face the day with a smile. And believe God's plan is very beautiful”.

Tiara nodded in understanding. For years she had harbored everything in her heart alone. He did not want to add to the burden of his mother's mind. Ratih had already given up too much and Tiara did not want to add any more injuries to her dear Mama. Then the various ways he did to make his mother proud of him.

For a long time they embrace and pour out their hearts. Much of what they talk about ranges from past memories to the continuation of Tiara's relationship with Arya.

“Ma, can Arya accept me with the condition of my legs like this? Does he still love me?”.

“Of course, nothing has changed. I will always love you”.

It was not Ratih who answered. Except Arya. It turns out that without them knowing Arya has entered the house and listened to their conversation.

Ratih who saw the arrival of Arya was saying goodbye to the back giving time for Arya and Tiara to speak.

Arya immediately approached Tiara and sat down where Ratih was sitting.

“Do not doubt my feelings. I love you so much yank” Arya said as she cupped the two cheeks of Tiara.

Tiara who was already sad from earlier also returned to crying. Lately he felt insecure because he had to walk using a cane.

Directly Arya carried Tiara in her arms. He understood what Tiara felt.

“Listen yank, I love you so much. I'm not good at words, not romantic. Never give luxury items to you. But I have a heart that only you have in it. Forever will always be so”.Arya said at length.

Arya realized she was far from perfect. He is not like David who every day sings romantic songs and gives surprise to his girlfriend. Unlike Vishnu who is good at seducing and often shows off his intimacy with his partner on social media. Arya said love is not like that. The meaning of love according to Arya is the likes and sorrows they pass along with full of love. Complement each other's shortcomings.

“I'm sorry that I'm less sensitive” said Arya while kissing Tiara's old and soulful forehead.

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