Aini wakes up early in the morning with the hope that she won't collide with Nia, Nadine, or Niar. The dinner he skipped last night wasn't something he wanted to remember at all. Just thinking back on it made her feel worse. He wakes up with a headache and memories of last night that stick like a stain that's hard to let go. A long sigh left Aini's lips, she watched the window in her room, hoping to be as free as the birds that fly there. 
"Cheer up, Annie. This is still the beginning.” Aini tried to convince herself and slapped her cheeks gently only to feel pain. Ah, that's right. Just last night, he was slapped back by his father, saying that he really doesn't know himself. Aini didn't even know what to do when her father acted like that. 
Physical play is not what Aini likes, it feels like someone trying to get recognition from other people's pain. Even though such feelings will not provide much benefit to those who are then respected. Precisely, those who commit violence will get hatred from here and there. I don't understand why people still often do violence like that. Because of that, Aini still felt grateful because Leo didn't go that far. 
After giving herself a new spirit, Aini finally decided to get ready immediately, not wanting to be left behind or to meet Nia who was also going to school. It would also be better if he had to eat on the road. In fact, it's better than having to eat together with Niar and the others. She had had enough of being mistreated last night, she didn't mean to hurt herself again when she could still rid herself of the bad feelings. 
“I'm leaving,” said Aini to Hendramo, who had just left his room to get ready for work. Niar, who had just woken up, stopped Hendramo from chasing after his son. 
“Just leave it, let him do what he wants. As long as we still have the same deal with Leo.”
“Her attitude is completely unprepared for parents! He should respect us!”
Aine shook her head. He also whispered to himself, “What kind of parents should be respected? With her attitude like that… it doesn't feel like respect at all.”
With his words, that Hendramo couldn't hear, Aini finally walked out and headed for his office. The streets were so busy that he arrived quite on time, even when he was on public transportation, he had to jostle with the other workers. Aini did not get a place to sit at all. Even so, he was still excited to live the day. He needed to get out of the house that felt like hell to him. There had to be some way she could break up with Leo. 
While she was thinking in front of her computer, suddenly, Aini heard someone knocking on her desk. Aini raised her head to meet her colleague. At first, his colleague wanted to say something, but he stopped his intention when he saw Aini's face that seemed to swell, surely the result of Hendramo's punch. Her rounded eyes made Aini immediately cover her cheeks, she realized very well that it was definitely the wound that was being noticed. Now Aini can only feel panic, afraid that her colleague will spread rumors. 
“What happened to you?” he asked and immediately ran to Aini's side, trying to make sure the swelling was not severe. "Let's go to the pantry first, shall we? We have to compress this so that it gets better quickly.”
“Ah, there's no need. I'm fine,” said Aini, who received absolutely no response because her co-worker had already pulled Aini up and headed for the pantry. A long sigh came out again before Aini finally muttered something. “Thank you, also sorry for the trouble.”
Aini's co-worker shook her head. “No, it's not a big deal.”
As soon as she arrived in the pantry, Aini was immediately seated while her co-worker was busy looking for things she could use to treat the wound on Aini's cheek. After all collected. He immediately compressed Aini's cheeks slowly. Such a different sensation made Aini sit up straight. The co-worker immediately apologized and began to press the cloth slowly against Aini's cheek. After knowing that it was okay, finally Aini decided to hold the cloth. 
“Did something happen? Was that boy playing rough?” Aini knew what her colleague meant was Leo, so she shook her head a little. “If someone does something like this again, tell the office immediately, ok? I'm sure everyone will definitely help to fight this violence.”
Aini bit her lower lip, she hesitated to say that this was her father's doing. “Yes, thank you very much for the help.”
When the two of them were having a serious conversation, suddenly the pantry door opened and revealed Dave's presence. The man was indeed looking for Aini to discuss his schedule, but all the questions he was about to ask stopped when he saw Aini who was busy compressing her cheeks. Aini was, of course, aware of Dave's expression, so she lowered the compress and averted her eyes, not letting Dave see the bruise on her cheek. 
Even so, Dave did not want to stay silent. He immediately ran towards Ain and gently tugged at his chin, forcing Aini to stare at him. For a few moments, Dave was silent and inspected the bruises. The tension that existed made Aini's co-worker decide to leave and continue his work, saying that he would leave a work note on Aini's desk. Even though Aini wanted to say not to go, Aini didn't have that courage. In the end, he just waited until Dave had finished inspecting it. 
“I'm grateful ….” Dave's whisper could be heard clearly by Aini because they were so close. “Who… did this?” Aini kept her mouth shut tightly, not wanting to tell the truth. “Aini, tell me who did it.”
"What's that got to do with you? It's in the office, so personal matters shouldn't interfere…” Before Aini could finish her words, suddenly Dave was holding Aini's shoulder tightly, not hurting her, and cornered her. 
"I am worried! I feel so worried about you! True, I really shouldn't be around you or feel this way. But what can I do? I feel guilty and responsible, I also feel that… it is myself who is being hurt.” Dave's confession made Aini silent for a long time. He had never realized that Dave was worried this much. “So tell me, who did this to you? Just say that… so I know I can still protect you.”
Aine smiled a little. Her tight chest felt better now. Even though he wasn't going back to Dave, maybe not now, he felt grateful that there were people who still cared about him. Not because of what happened, but because he was himself. Because of that, Aini decided to forgive Dave a little. 
“My dad… but I'm really okay. Because I know that there is someone like you who is worried about me. And that alone is enough for me. Thank you, sir."