
Listening to the strange life story experienced by Mateo made Stephen feel something very sad in his heart. He could not imagine how much his parents would leave their children in an orphanage just for the sake of marrying someone else who would not accept the presence of a child who was not his own flesh and blood. Which heartless parent prefers treasure over the child he is born with.
Stephen did not think there are still humans who do not have a conscience like them. Remembering all this time Stephen lived together with his parents without a lack of anything. Be it love and compassion. Everything he got from both his parents and his relatives.
All his needs are met. But all that does not make it as an arrogant person. His attitude does look cold and indifferent, but for those who already know and close to him must feel if Stephen is a warm and gentle person.
And when he saw Mateo and listened to his life story there was a piercing pain in his heart.
Thankfully there are people who still have a conscience like Sophia who want to pour out her affection to Mateo even though she does not have blood ties or family relationships. And that also made Stephen put his heart to Sophia. Maybe this time began because of a sense of awe, but who knows if one day will grow other flavors.
Secretly while they were together, Stephen could see that Sophia was trying to steal a glance at him. It turned out that Sophia was looking for an opportunity to be able to look at that handsome face even closer. Because even though they were in the same office even in the same room, Sophia could not look at the handsome face freely. And Stephen was delighted when he saw Sophia's stolen behavior. A cute and sweet girl.
In any case, Stephen's face always looked perfect. Not only a handsome face but also a kind and sincere heart. What a perfect God.
He is aptly given the title as, "Macho the Humanist".
Stephen finally went home. Like a lover who will return home after dating his girlfriend.
I didn't know the time and felt the time was so short. Want actually longer, but what power is not to obey the will of the heart.
And without feeling the night is getting late and the darkness of space describes the heartbreak of a Stephen. His encounters with Mateo and Sophia gave him a life lesson. Love and affection are not just measured by blood ties or family relationships. True love loves unconditionally or without a reason. Now he learns to love based not on physicality or status. But love with sincerity.
Just as he was about to close his eyes, releasing his fatigue all day, suddenly the shadows of Mateo and Sophia's faces alternately came to his mind. Both men of God are capable of possessing their hearts and minds. When imagining the two faces for some reason it was only a sense of happiness that he felt. And without feeling his eyes were sleeping far into the dream realm.
In the morning Sophia had left for the office after delivering Mateo to the Orphanage. Because her condition had improved greatly and Sophia was already calm to leave her and Mother Maria had also convinced her not to worry.
As an assistant he must arrive at the office first and prepare all the tasks and jobs that will be left to the boss. And some small things to note should not be missed at all. Prepare a cup of black coffee on the table before the boss enters his room. Every day this routine must be done. Everything is done with pleasure not only limited to work but done with all love. After everything was done, the work files were prepared, Sophia did another job. Shortly thereafter Stephen appeared. His appearance was always able to attract the attention of the Eve even by the people of Adam. With his casual but still authoritative style he stepped into his study. Sophia who saw the presence of the boss immediately greeted him.
" Good morning sir! she was a little nervous as she recalled the incident yesterday when her boss was visiting her house.
" Good morning Sophia! reply Stephen with a warm and sweet smile.
There seems to be something different, but only the heart can feel it. At first glance it seems ordinary but the meaning implied in it is very different.
Stephen sat in his seat of power. Looking at his favorite black coffee he immediately sipped it. Coffee with the same recipe but different flavors.
This morning's coffee is better. More delicious than usual. Because when you drink it this time with a different taste.
Stephen glanced at Sophia who was focused on her task, then he smiled happily. Sophia, who felt that she was looking, turned to Stephen, and Stephen reflexively threw his gaze elsewhere to be embarrassed if he was caught looking at Sophia. They are both like two people who are trying to attract the attention of people they like.