Grace of Love
The Past of Meera

“These will be no stranger.” Sniffing Nindi's hair repeatedly.

“Abang stop, ticklish Bang.” Nindi stayed away from Ivar trying to dodge.

Ivar was trying to find evidence in the trash, sure enough there was an instant noodle bungus drooping in there. Ivar stared intently at Nindi's face who seemed to be afraid she was angry. It's not Ivar if it's not tempting Nindi. Wanting to laugh but Ivar held it because he wanted to see the adorable face of Nindi when caught making a mistake.

“Since when do you allow Nindi to eat unhealthy foods like this!” Nindi was silent and just smiling. “Jawab Nindi, brother is not kidding!”

“Ma..sorry Brother.” Duck.

Oh Lord Brother, just look at your eyes I can't, you're so scary Brother. Why did you come down at a time not exactly like this. What should I tell him. Speak berated himself in the heart because confused as to what kind of reason.

“Nindi did not think about how Abang kept Nindi healthy” Ivar sat in front of Nindi watching Nindi who was still lowered in front of her.

“Sorry Brother.” He tried to stop Ivar's tirade.

“Can't just say sorry, Nindi really doesn't appreciate you like this.” Nindi's eyes were a little teary.

“No intention Nindi did it Brother, Nindi promises not to eat carelessly anymore.” Trying to smile at Ivar.

“Abang disappointed.” Nindi hugged Ivar tightly. Ivar feels victorious. Ivar did not reply to Nindi's insertion to make her acting convincing.

“Don't be like this Brother, don't get mad just because of instant noodles. Forgive Nindi.” Still not letting go of his embrace.

“Abang disappointed, Nindi really does not appreciate Abang as husband of Nindi.” Nindi was not out of her mind, Nindi kissed Ivar's lips at a glance. Usually Ivar will melt with Nindi's behavior which makes him no longer able to get angry.

“Abang men most Nindi love at the moment. There's no way Nindi doesn't appreciate Brother.” Staring at Ivar with great regret.

“Hahaha.....Brother joking darling.” Nindi is upset that Ivar is bullying her. Ivar hugged Nindi tightly, still laughing because he felt that Nindi was so easy to lie to. “Why cry?” Ivar slightly regretted to his fad. “Abang not angry.” He hugged his crying Nindinya.

“Abang don't talk carelessly next time, Nindi doesn't like to hear it.” Nindi was so easy to cry, she couldn't hear hurtful words lately.

“I'm sorry Brother, Brother just wants to tease Nindi alone. Now want to go back to the top?” Nindi nodded.

“Abang...” Ivar turned to look into his wife's eyes who was a little naughty tonight. “Your son requested in gendong.” Ivar laughed again. Without further ado Ivar held Nindi up. There are only recent requests from Nindi that make Ivar sometimes feel surprised.

“There's more that Nindi wants?” Nindi shook her head, she hugged Ivar tightly closing her eyes. “Someone you want to tell Nindi, story more precisely.” Nindi who had laid down her body now positioned herself to sit, Ivar took a seat because indeed the conversation will drain a lot of emotions.

“I'm afraid.”

“Not to be afraid darling, listen carefully. Brother never forbade Nindi to make friends and hang out with anyone. But not with Meera.” Ivar massaged his temple staring at Nindi's face thoughtfully.

“It's okay Brother, please tell me. Nindi wants to know why you don't trust Meera.” Ivar pulled Nindi's body into his embrace. “Nindi is not as weak as that Brother, Nindi can get through everything. Brother see for yourself how strong Nindi is waiting for Abang.” Ivar begins to believe Nindi can accept his story.

“For once when we were both in training, Meera was one of the best members of the unit. We are very proud because he can grow rapidly just like us other male members.”

“Kak Meera is that great?” Ivar nodded.

“We race to be the best member in order to graduate with satisfactory grades. But at any time there are only training members who experience injuries and there are even some to severe injuries and cannot continue training.” Nindi tried to digest the story well.

“Nindi can Brother, Brother can continue.” Trying to convince Ivar to stop talking.

“You know what happened to us?” Nindi. “I know who did it when I was the target.” Ivar opened the shirt wrapped around his body showing a scar on the elbow of his left hand that was quite long.

“This....don't tell me Brother Meera did it!” Ivar nodded. There was a bitter smile on his face.

“Abang and Ariel won't believe what your friends say about Meera if you don't experience it yourself.” Nindi swallowed her saliva repeatedly.

“But Brother Meera looks very warm and good Bang.” Nindi felt fear.

“Not until here baby, Meera was really reckless to do a suicide bomb when all the action was caught red-handed by superiors. Everyone doesn't believe what happened, she's the high-achieving girl we all love. She's the youngest of us all, she's so sweet.” Ivar is so upset he can't guide Meera to the end.

“Abang feel guilty.” Ivar nodded.

“Me and Ariel both liked him first. I relented because Ariel said her heart before I delivered it.” Nindi smiled but there was jealousy.

“Do not tell the heart of Brother. If it was Nindi wouldn't be strong to hear it.” Ivar scrambled Nindi's hair in a daze.

“What does Brother Meera hurt?” Ivar nodded.

“He falsified the results of the psychiatric examination he did before training to be accepted into the union. He doesn't do it alone, his father has the most roles here. She's the one who caused Meera to be the scary girl.” Ivar was really an emotion.

“Passion Brother Meera.” Eyes glazed.

“His father educated Meera very hard since childhood. He should not be a loser, wherever he should get the best grades and roles for the satisfaction of his award-crazy father. He didn't realize it made such a deep wound for Meera.”

“Why his father would do that to Brother Meera.” Ivar smiled wryly, nor did he understand Meera's father's outrageous thoughts.

“After being free, Ariel tries to convince Meera of her love. She wants to have Meera completely and marry her. Meera tried to fix everything she had done. But you still can't trust him. You look selfish, but trust me. Brother has such a big fear that he could have hurt you Nin.”

“Can't we give him a chance? I think everyone could have changed if he was in the hands of the right person.” Ivar was relieved Nindi was not the least bit burdened.

“What Nindi can take good care of herself if she is with Meera. He could have been a cruel Meera again at any time, which Nindi now sees is what we saw at that time Nin. She's such a sweet woman as Nin, but we all fooled Nin.”

“Nindi will try to keep her distance, but Nindi wants to give her a chance too. Maybe with us open and accepting her presence, Brother Meera will get used to it and she can become a whole good woman.”

“Abang believes in Nindi's decision, but don't ask Abang to let Nindi and Meera go or do activities without Brother Or Ariel. He should stay on top.”

“Each Brother.”

“Now sleep Nin. It's almost morning.” Nindi drowned her body under the blanket. Still goosebumps hearing Meera's terrifying past.

“Ariel also told me that Nindi almost slipped.” Nindi opened her eyes again. “Why not a story? What's afraid Brother is angry?” Nindi nodded.

“Meera told me everything, she felt sorry and did not want to hold it herself. He told Ariel everything because he was haunted by guilt.”

“I think Brother Meera is trying hard to be a good person. I regret not being careful while walking. Nindi is increasingly convinced that Kak Meera wants to really change Kak.”

“Other times tell me whatever Nindi is going through, Brother please. Brother does not want Nindi to save anything just for fear of angry Brother or Brother worried.”

“Sorry Nindi Abang, next time Nindi won't cover it. Nindi was just afraid that Brother was angry and so limiting Nindi's activities, I didn't like it. Please Brother behave as usual Brother.” As she welds her arms, Nindi is a little upset that Ivar is overprotective.

“Abang understands Nindi must be uncomfortable, but Abang will be even more angry if Nindi why-not and Brother does not know that Nindi is having a bad thing.

Brother wants to always be there for Nindi dear. Trust in Brother, everything you do because you don't want Nindi to get hurt and sick. Brother doesn't want any regrets for not being able to keep Nindi well.” Nindi hugged tightly the body of the man who loved her dearly.

“Nindi is very dear Brother, sorry if Nindi considers Abang's attitude excessive.” Engulfed by the stubborn man who always worried about him.

Ivar replied to Nindi's hug warmly, it felt relieved to tell all her worries and got a kind response that didn't bother Nindi in the least. He has a lot of sympathy for Meera. Ivar increasingly believes his Nindi is now an adult. He always thinks wisely.

Not long after Nindi fell asleep, Ivar who could not close his eyes again decided to go down to visit Hanna's room. The little girl was still asleep, Ivar kissed Hanna's face until Hanna was disturbed and opened her eyes wide.

“Uncle why so naughty, Hanna still sleepy Uncle.” Pull back the blanket. Ivar goes to sleep and hugs Hanna. “Uncle Hanna can't breathe.” His annoyance removed Ivar's burly hand from his stomach.

“Uncle won't wake up until Hanna wakes.” Tickling Hanna who still looks upset because of her actions.

“Good Uncle, Hanna will wake up. Though Hanna can still sleep a few more minutes.” Ivar was anxious and again kissed Hanna's face.

“Why Hanna is so funny, Uncle so want to eat the cheek padlock Hanna.” Hanna resigned because rejecting her Uncle's kiss will only make her tickled until limp.

“Uncle stops treating Hanna like a toddler, Hanna is already big.” Ivar's like he was hit by a boulder in his heart. Ivar stared intently at Hanna's face which looked at him seriously. “Hanna noticed all of Hanna's friends were more mature than Hanna's, they were used to being independent and no longer treated like toddlers like Hanna.” Ivar massaged his temple confused as to what to answer.

“Why did Hanna think of being treated like a Toddler?” Trying to figure out what Hanna was worried about.

“Tante Edel and Aunt Nindi even Omah still often feed Hanna and Hanna can not refuse. Hanna was always served like a princess when Hanna could do it herself. Is Hanna like a child in the eyes of all of you? Hanna wants to be like friends Hanna.” Ivar gently pulled her little daughter's hand.

She is very good at talking like an adult, Ivar is unaware of her attitude and all her family makes Hanna feel uncomfortable. Though there is no intention to make Hanna feel discouraged and make her jealous of her friends.

“Beautiful kid doesn't like to be treated like that? What do we all have to change to make Hanna feel like an adult? Say, Uncle will have everyone do it.” Hanna nodded.

“Please let Hanna eat by herself, prepare all the school equipment by herself and finish Hanna's own school PR. No need to be accompanied, if Hanna has trouble, Hanna will ask directly without you guys having to keep an eye on Hanna.”

My God, Ivar didn't want Hanna to grow up so soon. Eagerly yelling and protesting at Hanna's request was like asking her to no longer spoil her little girl too much. Ivar really doesn't know how to react.