
On a fairly sunny Monday, Renata began her usual college activities. In fact, Jefra had already banned Renata from going to college because she was pregnant. But Renata did not want to. Because according to him, her pregnancy is still too young if for college leave.
The luxury car has arrived at the Renata campus. Jefra always took the time to take her wife.
"Be careful, honey. If you get dizzy or have a stomach ache, call me, okay?" said Jefra rubbing the head of Renata dear
Renata nodded while removing her seat belt. Every time he drove her, Jefra always reminded him of that. Bored. But, she knew that her husband was only worried about her.
"Later I'll pick you up" Jefra said as Renata opened the car door.
"Don't you have to work?"
"I want to go to the hospital."
Renata was silent to hear it.
A long sigh rang out, Jefra's gaze glared forward, "I've thought about it. I'd better make peace with the past."
Renata grabs Jefra's jaw, giving a loving swipe.
"What you have broken is the best."
**
So here they are this afternoon. At the hospital where Theo Tjong is being treated.
"Good afternoon, Mr and Mrs Tjong" said a man in glasses, dressed as his doctor.
Jefra only moved her head slightly, and Renata smiled slightly. Then approached the Doctor, who had finished bending over.
"Mr Theo was in the park with Sister Rebecca" the doctor said, pointing to the back yard.
Jefra nodded and took Renata by the hand and followed the Doctor.
"So you'll forgive Mr Theo?" whispered Renata.
Jefra did not reply, just continued walking and grasped Renata's fingers even tighter. All the nervousness was gathering inside his chest.
And Renata knows that. He rubbed the back of Jefra's hand with his thumb, trying to give her calmness.
Deliver them in a pretty beautiful garden. There was a middle-aged man sitting stiffly in a wheelchair accompanied by Sister.
Sister Rebecca turned her head, looking at the arrival of Jefra and Renata. He also moved.
"Good day, Father-in-Law," said Renata bowing her head, saluting.
While Jefra, looking at Theo's face with an expression that does not mean anything. The cruel, ruthless, and rude figure of the Father had already worn off.
Right, the man who used to hurt himself and his mother is already helpless.
Fear of something is the root of hatred for others. But right now, Theo was just a sickly middle-aged man who did not make Jefra feel afraid at all.
So why is he still holding a grudge? Didn't Theo get a proper reply? Moreover, he must also obey the words of the Mother so as not to hate her father.
"Mr Theo was sick two days ago. Body fever. Today is no longer. Looks like it's just the common cold" the doctor told Jefra.
Jefra nodded, "You go."
The doctor and the nurse left immediately.
Theo's gaze looked empty. He did not respond to Renata's greeting at all. Just keep staring at the courtyard behind the hospital.
"A──" Jefra again shut her mouth, her words as if stuck in the throat. His tongue suddenly. It was hard to say hello to Theo.
Feeling a swipe from a wiggle on the shoulder, made Jefra push to the side. Staring at Renata who nodded and smiled.
Then Jefra swallowed the saliva with great difficulty, and her breathing sounded heavy.
"Dad, it's me──J."
Can be seen if Theo's pupils slightly enlarged. However, his gaze still looked empty.
Jefra was silent again, not knowing what else to say. He who does not have a good relationship with the Father, it is impossible to say longing words and such.
"Father-in-Law, I am the wife of your son named Jefra Tjong. Sorry, because we just visited you," Renata said, breaking the silence, "I'm pregnant with my first child. Soon Dad has a grandson..."
Renata motioned to Jefra with a blink of an eye, so that her husband would speak again.
"...Yes, most likely Granddaughter Father is a man," said Jefra chimed in Renata's words.
"Dad, Mr. J's job is very good in the office. She has become the leader of a company that employees love" Renata said. Then according to Jefra's waist, "Really, my husband?"
"Yes, right," replied Jefra assuring him.
"J and Alvaro are not doing well. But, Father need not worry, it was just a quarrel between Brother and Sister. So don't scold my husband if Alvaro comes to complain to Dad" Renata said.
"Dad..."
Renata continued to tell stories and Jefra also chimed in. Although Theo was just silent, whether he could hear or not.
"Then we go home first. Me and J will visit often," said Renata when he realized the time had shown four in the afternoon, after all it is not good if Theo was too long exposed to the afternoon wind.
"Hmm, I will visit you often" Jefra confirmed his wife's remark, "So try to heal so I can take you home."
Renata smiles when she hears Jefra's words, which show that her husband is completely at peace with the past.
Theo's lips began to twitch, but the sound that came out was not clearly heard.
"Did you want to say something?" asked Renata who noticed it.
"I'll call the Doctor" said Jefra.
"No, wait," stop Renata when Jefra wants to leave.
Theo slowly turned his head, a melt of tears coming out from the corner of his eyes. Then say something that makes you surprised.
"J..."
"W-what?" jephra's eyes were wide open, and so was Renata.
After all these years without a sound, all of a sudden...
"DID?" Theo returned with great difficulty, "Ma, ma. sorry."
Now, Jefra's heart collapsed.
"God.." Shaking Renata's voice, he immediately went to call the Doctor.
Not long after, the doctor came and rushed to check on Theo. Bringing the middle-aged man back to the nursery.
Jefra pulled Renata's body back and hugged tightly.
"We go home" whispered Jefra.
"But-but Dad?"
"The doctor will handle it, tomorrow we will come again," explained Jefra taking off her embrace, then holding Renata's hand away.
**
"Darling, are you okay?" renata asked as soon as they were in Jefra's Limousine.
"Hmm" Jefra replied briefly. Seen from the roar of his breath, not fine.
"Assistant Arvin! The glass!" exclaimed Renata to Arvin who was in the driver's seat, asking that the connecting window glass be closed.
After the glass fully rose, Renata placed her foot on Jefra's lap. Spontaneous, her husband's hand was directly grabbed her waist. They're dealing.
Jefra's face was cupped in a plump fingers. Lips were slowly frowned upon, "Calm down, I'm here. Next to you."
Both eyebrows touch. Renata hugged Jefra. Caressing her back. Win his heart that was troubled.
"Father made a sound, after six years of silence. And the voice and. and. said sorry to me," stammered Jefra. Feeling confused, confused about his own feelings.
"Isn't that a good thing? I can speak even if it is just a few words. He'll be cured soon, won't he?"
"I knew. Just why was he able to speak when I met him? Why not talk when he's with Sienna, Alvaro, or Grandpa?"
Jefra beat the window to vent his feelings of non-binding.
"Damn it! Why do I feel guilty about him? He hurt Mom and cheated on her with a woman who treated him badly!"
"Jef! It's already! Stop that!" Renata grabs Jefra's hand, which is still beating the car window. He kissed the hand that was flushed red from hitting the glass and returned it to the waist.
He hugged Jefra even tighter. Letting her husband put his head in her chest. He grabbed Jefra's head and repeatedly kissed her.
"Quiet, Honey. Calm yourself. It's all in the past. Just the past. You're with me now. Nobody hurt you" whispered Renata stroking Jefra's black hair, not letting Jefra recall her bad childhood memories.
There was no response from Jefra. Only a cry was heard. Jefra tried to hold back, but failed. In Renata's arms she starts crying.
However, such a deep hatred for the father was torn with those tears.
Yes, from now on Jefra wants to try to forgive Theo.
**
Somewhere else.
The two men who were sitting face to face.
"You're Alvaro Tjong?" asked the blue-eyed man with a sharp look.
Alvaro faintly grinned.
"I want to marry your sister. Then work with me, Alex Rudiart."
_To Be Continued_