ALL ABOUT REVENGE

Tell a story to each other

A few minutes passed, Bono was still waiting for news from the Doctor. The unrest continues to haunt Khalid. His face turned red, his tears kept flooding around his eyes. Seeing that, Bono hugged Khalid tightly and rubbed his head.

" Khalid.calm yourself. Are you a man?"

Khalid nodded his head. He then buried his head in Bono's armpit.

" If you are a man, you must be strong. You can't cry easily. Crying is female. If you're not a girl, you can't cry. Whatever trials of life you face, you have to accept them and live them patiently. No complaining. Now, your mother's in the hospital and is being critical. As a man, what should you do?"

" Uncle, I'm used to seeing my mom get sick. But if he leaves me, I don't know. I can hold back my sadness or not. My mother was my only parent. I don't have any brothers. If you go after Dad, what about me."

" Khalid's.. Do you want to hear my story?" Bono asked as he looked into Khalid's eyes.

" What story, Uncle?" asked Khalid who looked confused.

" Alright, Uncle will tell you about Uncle's dark past. Maybe Uncle's story will be more pathetic than yours today."

" Tell me, then, Uncle. I'll hear your story."

" Look.. You are actually the same fate as me. But my story is more tragic. When I was a kid, I was an orphan. My parents left me alone. My life's dangling. Do you know why my parents left me?"

Khalid shook his head. Then he said, "I don't know, Uncle."

" My parents died because they were killed. At that time, there was a robbery at my parents' house. At that time there were only my mother and sisters. My dad's outside. I'm not at home either. According to the story, my mother was robbed and raped by the robber. After raping her, he killed her. When my father came home and found out that my mother was murdered, my father demanded revenge. But, my father lost. He died instantly, without being able to avenge my mother's death. Then I live alone. Luckily, there was a good man who took me as his son. Raised me until I was an adult.

But my life is full of mischief. I became evil because I was following bad people. I was willing to die to help with his daily activities. I grew up to be a guy who likes to fight. It's good to make a scene.

But there is one thing that makes me regret what I did during that time. After I met the strongest criminal in the country. He told me. My mother died and was raped by the man who saved me and raised me. I was angry at that moment. I finally decided to leave my dark world.

Then I decided to be an ordinary person. Meet the people I love so much.

I'm lucky that the person who used to hate me, has been able to accept my situation. I'm so happy. And we got married to have a very handsome son.

That's my story, Khalid. So, in case something happens that you really don't want. Believe me, one day you won't feel the pain I've been through.

I'm here to accompany you. Help you to grow up and understand your direction and purpose."

" uncle.. I'm just a kid who can't do anything. I don't want Uncle to help me. While I can't repay your help. I have nothing and no one else, Uncle."

" That's exactly it, Khalid. Because I know how you are now. I'm offering you help. Stay with me and I'll raise you as my son."

" But, Uncle. Would Uncle's wife agree if I stayed at Uncle's? And what about Uncle's son? I don't want to live with you guys, I'm going to be troublesome and even make your family broken because I live with you."

" Khalid, you don't have to think about that. My wife is a good man. She's a very gentle woman. Attention and he was certainly very loving. You don't have to be afraid or condone him."

" good, Uncle. Then what about Uncle's son?"

"Calm down.. He's still a baby. He won't bother you. He's a good kid anyway. He inherited his mother's traits."

" But I don't want to leave my mother. I don't want to stay at Uncle's if my mom's not with me."

" Yes, your mother also stayed at Uncle's house. You two are gonna make our house as crowded again as when my father-in-law was still around."

" I want Uncle. I promise to be a good boy. Helping Uncle and Aunt. I also want to hold little sister."

" Then, Uncle just go home. I dare, here alone waiting for Mom. From the beginning I was, just living together with Mom since the death of my father. Mom used to leave me home to make money. Sometimes I have to eat waiting for my mom to come home."

" No, Khalid. I'll be here waiting for you and your mother. Uncle Bara was also in another room waiting for Tama who was sick. We will take turns to keep watch. I hope your mother and Tama can be healthy again soon."

" What? So the quiet kid's been found, Uncle?"

" There are people with mental disorders, but still have a heart and take it to this hospital. When I saw him, he was in a sorry state. Thank goodness her condition has improved. He only needed to rest for a few days for the sake of restoring his body."

" I feel sorry for him. If he wants me to talk, and we're already friends. When I grow up, I'll help him fight the criminals who burned down his house."

" ah.. Khalid, you don't think that way. It's not good to hold a grudge, let alone you're a kid. Let it be Tama's business. Don't interfere with the problem. Let Uncle help him. You better think of something your age is."

" Think of something at my age? What did Uncle mean to say that?"

" Uh.. I mean, instead of you thinking about adult issues, you better think of something else that could make you happy. It's like thinking if you're eating ice cream, thinking you have a smart dog that's always looking after you, or thinking of something really beautiful. I'm sure you can forget something you shouldn't have thought of."

" Uncle, I don't know why I can have such thoughts. Maybe it's my bad life that I could be this kind of kid."

" What's so bad, Khalid? Wasn't your mother a good mother, and she loved you very much. You should be happy to still have Mom."

" It's not Mom's problem, Uncle. But our family problems are not good. Uncle, can I tell you a story?"

" Haha.. What's the story, Khalid? Then just tell me. Uncle's gonna be a good listener."

" When my father was around, we lived in a small house of our own. But because my father didn't have a regular job, I often owed it to the neighbors. And it lasted a long time. My mother said, our debt has been so high. We cannot repay our debts. Even though Mom and Dad asked for waivers and gave a grace period, we still did not get the money to return their money. Our house was taken by the man we were carrying. We were kicked out of our homes and told to leave our own. We have no power to fight them. We finally stayed somewhere.

One day a kind person offered to stay at home. We were not told to pay, but on condition. You must serve and be the housemaid of that person.

Because of the beauty of the mother, the owner of the house likes Mother. He tried to tempt Mom. Until I finally said to Dad. I didn't take it and killed the owner of the house.

While killing, Dad was caught by the man's wife. His wife screamed for help. Dad ran all the way. Confused and scared, Dad ran around without looking around.

And when it came to the intersection, there was a vehicle that was speeding up and hit my father. Because it was too bad, my father died instantly because the wound was so severe.

Since then we have been driven out by the wife of the landlord. We are back to living. A few days later, someone offered us a contract at his house. Not long ago in that rented house, we were evicted again.

That's what we suffer, Uncle. I feel sorry to see a weak mother and always get unpleasant treatment from others. I promised myself I would always take care of Mom. And if I grow up, already able to find my own money, I will make Mom happy with all my heart. I'll avenge all the bad treatment of the mother of those people."

" I didn't expect your life to be like that, Khalid. I'm very concerned. But now you don't have to worry anymore. With Uncle, you will never lack. Uncle can guarantee that."

" Thank you very much, Uncle. I promise you, I'll return Uncle's kindness later."

" Heem... I like your spirit. Keep fighting. Your life path is long. Don't waste your time."

" Good, Uncle."

Time passed, not feeling Khalid and Bono already looked like Father and son when they exchanged stories.

Meanwhile Bara was still sitting with uneasy feelings. Waiting for Tama who is still asleep has not been awakened from her sleep.

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