365 Days Towards Halal

50# Confession

Lala, the 32-year-old woman was sitting in front of Raka. His haggard face clearly shows that he is not okay. His body looked thin, making himself seem even more petite than before.

Raka looked at the woman he once loved so much. Then, Raka understood to break the silent atmosphere between them.

Lala looked at Raka, clearly visible tears that almost spilled in her eyes.

"How are you?" Ask Raka who took the initiative to start the conversation first.

"Well," Sahut Lala, without daring to look Raka in the eye again.

"What's wrong?" The chat was stiff, after 4 years they did not meet.

"Before I wanted to apologize" Lala said with a choked end to her voice.

"For?" Ask Raka again.

"For everything,"

Raka let out a long sigh and threw her gaze out the window of her room.

"Raka, I'm sorry I betrayed you and I prefer Max,"

Raka looked back at Lala and lowered her face.

"Raka, if I may tell you a little..."

"La, it's just the past. We've lived each other's lives and I've forgiven you" Raka said.

Lala looked at Raka with tears streaming down her cheeks.

"We have a child,"

Deggg...!

As soon as Raka's face looked solemn, she looked at Lala in disbelief.

"Kids? Child from where?" Ask Raka with a confused face.

"Jonathan is your son, that's why I want to tell you a story" Lala said.

Raka laughed bitterly, then she shook her head.

"No way," he said as he stood up and paced in his room.

Lala looked at Raka with a worried face.

"Raka, when your mother came to me, I felt hurt. Then, I decided to have a drink with Max. Max is my personal assistant Papi. So, that happened. I feel guilty about you, because I betrayed you. Then, I decided to marry Max, because I guess, we have no hope of being united. Your mother intimidated me too much."

"Then? Child from where?" Urge Raka who starts to panic.

"At first I thought it was Max's son. Then, we married and lived happily."

"Certainly? Straight away, Lala, I have an appointment with someone."

"Your love?" Lala asked with eyes that kept getting wet from tears.

"Yes, with my lover," Raka insisted.

Lala nodded her head in understanding, then she swallowed her saliva, along with the obvious disappointment on her face.

"Lala, don't make it up. If Jonathan was my son, you'd have been asking for my responsibilities for a long time, but where have you been?" Cecar Raka's.

"Raka, listen to my explanation. I know this feels weird to you,"

"What!"

"A few months ago, Jonathan got sick. He was diagnosed with leukemia. And his spinal cord is broken. Then, he had to receive a marrow donor from someone." Lala started the story.

"Max volunteered to be a donor. However, after a series of tests. That's where Max and I know Jonathan isn't Max's son."

Raka was flabbergasted, she shook her head, a sign she could not believe what Lala said.

"You know, I've never slept with anyone else, other than Max and you. Then, we can be sure you're Jonathan's real father."

"Lala, what's this joke? When you're married, aren't you pregnant?"

"I'm late for my period, it's just that I think I'm stressed out, and if I were pregnant I'd feel like it was Max's son. But, in reality you are Jonathan's real father. I don't just speak Raka.."

Raka was silent, she looked panicked and agitated.

"Max divorced me. He loved Jonathan. He couldn't accept it if Jonathan wasn't his real son. Due to the divorce, Jonathan's condition worsened. He was very close to Max. But, ever since Max found out Jonathan wasn't his son, Max gave up responsibility and left us."

"While the donor cannot. Jonathan's condition is getting weaker. At first I didn't want to tell you. It's just that, seeing Jonathan's hopeless condition, I want to be honest with you. I hope, you can see your child for the last time," Tears began to pour down Lala's cheeks.

"I'm sorry, I just said it this time and I think it might be too late. You can't believe it. But, you know, Jonathan may have only one month,"

Raka was silent. He massaged his temples that felt dizzy.

"Raka, I'm sorry..."

"Where is Jonathan in the care?" Ask Raka.

"In a private hospital. If you want to see him, come, come,"

Raka was pensive, while Lala moved from her seat.

"Thank you for the time, I can't linger. I'm afraid I'll lose a moment with Jonathan."

Lala left Raka's room, while Raka was still sculpting. He did not believe what he heard.

Indeed, the first time he met Jonathan, he felt a strange vibe in his heart. He felt Jonathan was very similar to him when he was that young boy. However, Raka tried to brush off her suspicions. He felt that everyone could look similar, even if there was no blood relation at all.

As it turned out, reality made her feel sorry for not following her heart. Suppose he was trying to figure it out with a DNA test, maybe he could be with Jonathan.

Raka started crying thinking about Jonathan's fate. Then, without wasting time, Raka decided to immediately follow Lala and Jonathan to the hospital.

...

Queen looks beautiful with purple dress and patterned lilies. The girl continued to stare towards the entrance of the restaurant. He hoped that Raka would not be late. However, he had to swallow the disappointment repeatedly.

Queen decides to contact Raka, but the man cannot be contacted. There's a tightness in Queen's chest. He began to feel stupid because he began to open his heart to a man who seemed to love him. In fact, now the man did not come and ignore himself.

"Stupid you Queen.. You idiot!" Queen in his heart.

The Queen decides to contact Tika, but the girl is unable to meet Queen. Tika was out of town for a reservation where her wedding party would be held there.

The Queen decided to eat alone, with her chest tight and heart so messed up. He wanted to scream with all his might.

"Never fall in love with Queen again. You'll be a spinster forever!" Queen said to herself.

Just a few mouthfuls, Queen lost her appetite. Then, he decided to leave the food and pay for it in full and immediately left the restaurant.

When Queen was just about to get into her car, Queen's hand pulled someone and pushed her into a car.

The Queen was so shocked that she could not make a sound. Hearing that the car was locked, Queen tried to see a person who had just entered the car. Yes, he is Antoni.

Suddenly Queen was panicked and nauseous, she pulled the doorknob of the car. But that door cannot be opened. The car left the restaurant.

"Antony! You're crazy! "

"Just in this way you want to talk to me, give me time to talk" Antoni said.

Queen beat Antoni and shouted for help. But the man did not flinch. He continued to drive his car out of town.