24. Great Woman

"What does Uncle mean? We've been living together all this time, haven't we, Uncle? When I'm with Papa, I'm always with you, never with Papa. If Papa goes now I'm sure life with Uncle Amurwa will be fine."

Hearing Andika's answer, Amurwa was frustrated. He did not expect that the little boy in front of him did not understand the condition of his parents today. At first, Amurwa thought that Andika had understood what Mr. Kusuma had said, asking them to live with Amurwa in his new house.

It turned out that Amurwa's suspicions were wrong. Little Andika did not know and did not understand that he had to live with Amurwa Bhumi and Padmasari in the new house the same as he would part with Mr. Kusuma Wardhana. Amurwa scratched his head that didn't itch, trying to find an alternative how to explain to Andika that they were no longer a family with Mr. Kusuma Wardana.

"Honey, what if Papa leaves and doesn't come back at all? Are you going to think of me as your Papa?"

Andika looked at Amurwabumi with sparkling eyes. One thing that Amurwa never imagined was that losing Mr. Kusuma to Andika was a happy event. He even forgot that all this time Andika had been a quiet, angry, and unruly child when he was with Mr. Kusuma Wardhana.

"Hahaha, if that happens, Uncle, I'll thank God that I don't see my evil Papa anymore. From today onwards if that happens, I will consider you as my own Papa."

Amurwa nodded slowly. Now he understood that he just needed to prepare himself and mentally accept the small family that would be his responsibility in the future. Now he stroked Andika's head and hugged him tightly as an expression of his feelings.

"Thank you Andika, hopefully, we can become one whole family, it will be granted by Allah the Almighty."

"Does that mean Uncle will become my papa?"

"There is no other choice but to accept the request of your papa to hand Mama into my hands to be my wife." Andika nodded. He was really happy when he heard what Amurwa said to him. His wish to make Amurwa his father will soon come true and this makes Andika feel like he has got heaven on earth. Since the first, he did not like the wealth and wealth given by his father in excess but a poor touch of affection. He had always hoped that his father would always pay special attention to him, give him time to play with him and his mother.

Amurwa brought Andika closer to Padmasari who was now conscious and was waiting for him in the patient bed. Padmasari who saw Amurwa and Andika approaching immediately smiled and stretched out both hands to grab her son's shoulder.

"Have you been here for a long time? I have left you so that Papa has to leave us now."

Andika shook his head. He knew what it meant to be separated from his father. He was not saddened by Mr. Kusuma Wardana's decision to leave them. Andika was grateful when Mr. Kusuma freed them from the shackles that bound him.

We will stay at Uncle Amurwa's house. Mommy. Don't worry. Andy is fine."

"That's not what Mama thinks now. What Mama will tell you is that we and Papa are not allowed to live in the same house anymore, Andika. Mama and Papa can't be together anymore because your Papa doesn't want to accept my condition and forgive my mistakes."

"Yes, Mom, it's okay. Andika is sincere when we have to separate from Papa. Maybe Papa is angry with me and you because we can't be controlled or maybe Papa already has someone else he loves more or Papa loves his wealth more than us, Ma. I hope our life with Uncle will be better. Hearing Andika's words, Padmasari could only remain silent. She didn't want to think about other people right now. What she most hopes is that his condition will improve and she can take care of Andika on her own. Amurwa, who had been silent for a long time, now looked at Padmasari and Andika in turn. He felt the two people in front of him became friends at this time. In his heart, he promised to make them happy forever.

Seeing Padmasari silent, he could only leave the both of them where he was. Amurwa just wanted to give Andika and Padmasari a chance to enjoy their company before they had to move to their new house. When he saw Amurwa leaving them, Andika looked at his mother.

"Accept Uncle Amurwa as Mami's husband! Let me be happy to have a father like Uncle Amurwa. All this time Mom knew that she always loved me. Please, Ma, don't waste this opportunity."

Padmasari did not answer Andika's request. She only feels hurt because of the words Mr. Kusuma to him. She felt abandoned by her husband. Padmasari feels alone and no one cares for her right now except Amurwa and Andhika.

"Mommy, answer my question tell me that you will fulfill all my wishes! Tell me that you will make me happy even without Papa by my side."

Padmasari did not dare to promise because she felt that it was inappropriate to have Amurwa Bhumi as her second husband. Yes, it's not new but used goods, while Amurwa is a single man who has never experienced marriage at all. She feels unbalanced with Amurwa Bhumi. She wanted to say her refusal but she was afraid that Andika would be angry and leave her because she was disappointed with the answer she gave.

"Mommy, why is Mami silent? Does Mami mind seeing me happy?'

Padmasari shook her head then tightened her arms on Andika. She kissed Andika gently, trying to hide the tears she had been holding back. Her throat constricted and he couldn't get the words out.

"Mommy, please grant my wish! Love me, Mommy. Let me be happy to have Uncle Amurwa by my side as my father."

Padmasari had to nod.

"Although it's hard, Mama will try, honey. Even though Mama feels unworthy but for your sake, Mama will fight to forget Papa."

Andika hugged Padmasari and kissed her mother several times. He was happy because his mother finally accepted Amurwa as her husband. Amurwa who saw their interaction from outside the emergency room just smiled. even though the heart is in doubt, he will still fight to fulfill everything.

"Never doubt because Padmasari is a special woman who will give birth to great children, my grandson."

The whisper in Amurwa's ear stunned him. He wanted to say no to the voice that always bothered him, but this time he didn't.

"Never doubt because women who have a golden light like Padmasari will give birth to children who will later lead this country, Murwa. Forgive yourself because a good destiny is waiting for you.'