Being Forced to Be a Single Mom
The Unaccepted Stepson
Jona Yalefa—ayah Liora has just returned from out of town to finish her work. For some reason, he chose the turning path, not to go home immediately.
The man was with a woman, but not his wife in a hotel. The two looked very friendly, walking hand in hand until entering the same room.
“Mas, how many nights?” ask the woman.
“You want how many nights, Darling?” jona's reply.
“I am ... want forever, Mas,” replied Helena with spoiled and a little teasing. He hugged the man very tightly. “I kangen.”
“Hm. Sorry, Darling.”
Helena immediately distanced herself from the man. He looked at Jona with disappointment. And at the same time, the man appeared to get a text message after not answering a call from his wife.
“What else now?”
“I have to go home. There are important things I have to take care of.”
“What? Your wife?”
“Liora. I need to get home soon. Excuse me. I love you, Honey.” Giving a brief peck on the woman's forehead before it finally completely passed.
“Can't I be that important?” muttered Helena then entered into the room that had just been booked. His wish of wanting to get through the night with Jona was dashed instantly.
***
Having just arrived and opened her shoes, Riko had been laced with the shrieking sound of Sila's scream. The man looked unconcerned and continued his activities.
“You heard Mami talk no? Rico!”
Riko walked in her shaky steps, crossing her angry mother. He still didn't care, didn't even look at it.
“That must have been you, right? You and your friends did not gang up on Lehon? You have no brain? Mami is really tired with all of you.”
The woman's emotions were completely drained. He pulled the collar of his son's jacket, almost strangling him. Riko did not care, he remained indifferent even by deliberately throwing his gaze in another direction.
“Basic useless child!”
“Ck! Where has Mami been all this time? Forgot a memory last night? I'm an illegitimate child who accidentally picked up.”
“You ..”
“Sst .. stop! Where did you get the info about Lehon? He's reporting, huh? Cuih ... sissy base!” riko with annoyance. He even bravely spit in front of his mother.
“Oh. So mami's guess is right? You're the one who took Lehon?”
When Sila demanded a confession from her son, her interlocutor had passed from before her with quick steps then closed the door very tightly and locked it.
“Ssh .. what sins have I committed so that I have a child with a very bad attitude,” muttered the woman then lifted her bag to immediately leave for the hospital.
Roy, her husband has called many times. If for Riko herself is a failed mother, but not for Lehon.
Riko stared at her mother's car with anger and disappointment. He shouted the name of the woman and cursed her many times.
***
Jona just got home. He immediately looked for the whereabouts of the daughter he loved so much. The bag he brought even he just threw it away.
“Liora? Where are you, son?” call him with a worried tone.
His footsteps drew closer to Mike, who was sitting in front of an unflamed television. Then ask the man.
“Where is your sister?”
Mike looked flat smiling. He was angry at his father.
“This is what makes the child grow into a useless child. Papah always spoils her. What the hell, Pah? Why always keep him?”
“Mike, she's your only sister. That's a natural thing.”
“Shit! Bacot! In this world, she's the only sister?”
“Indeed no. But it may be because they cannot do and give affection as Papah gives. Now quickly tell me, where is he?”
Mike was getting upset. He took the key from his pants pocket and threw it in front of his father.
“Before meeting him, meet Mamah first. Make sure how it is,” said the man reminded then passed from there.
“Mely?” call Jona to find his wife. Before he entered the room, he neutralized his heartbeat.
“Mas?” call Mely then hug her husband very tightly. “Our child ..” The woman's tears flowed swiftly.
The suit worn by Jona had gotten wet now. He then stroked the top of his head and asked gently what was going on in the middle of his family.
“Our son, Pah. Our son ... Liora ha-mil.”
The man remained silent for a while. He can't speak. He could not even respond to his wife's words.
“Pah, how should we?”
“Where is he? Where's our daughter?” jona asked with her weakened tone, almost inaudible.
“Pah, promise never to hurt him. Anyway, this was all an accident. No woman ever hopes to get pregnant out of wedlock.”
Jona was silent again. He really couldn't keep that promise.
“Pa, please promise for mamah,” pinta Mely makes Jona finally resigned and follow the will of his wife.
He looked at the key in his hand and together with Mely met the princess who is still with sobs.
***
Roy stared at the cynical arrival of his wife. He did not welcome Sila who was based on his will and desire.
“Papi, how is our child?” ask the woman in a worried tone.
“It's improved. Where's your useless son?”
Please speechless. She was shocked by the question and the name of her husband. He is confused between having to repay it with anger or just accept it. In the end, he gave up on his good name.
“Papi, still want to go to the office? Let me take care of Lehon. Coincidentally, my work has also been done.”
“Hm.” Just retaliating with a short deheman, Roy passed from that place.
After the departure of his father, Lehon, who had been pretending to sleep, called his mother.
“Mi, where is Riko? Did Mami get mad at him again?”
Please speechless. In fact, the bad relationship with Riko, caused by Lehon even though unintentionally.
“Mami, I've said many times. Don't ever associate my problems with Riko no matter what. Seriously, this has nothing to do with him. If this continues, your relationship will be more complicated and difficult to repair.”
Lehon's assertiveness is unacceptable to Sila.
“Yes, you think that's true, but not to your father, Lehon. You know, from the beginning he never received Riko in this family. One thing she shouldn't forget, Riko is my biological child.”
Sad to be raging with disappointment, Lehon immediately rose from his sleep. He hugged the woman with warmth.
“Mami, listen to me just this once.we go home now and fix everything.”
“What do you mean, Lehon? You want my mom to get angry again with Papi? He will be very angry if your guests come home now, your situation is not good.”
Lehon.
“Even if I stay here longer, Papi will worry more. Believe me, Mi. if Papi is angry, I will be responsible.”
Pretty sure and believe the words of the boy, please choose to agree. Both are now preparing to return home.
“Mami, trust me, huh? It's not just because of Riko. Lots of college work I have to finish.”
Please agree and believe. He was quite happy with the adult attitude embedded in the child from an early age.
***
Not far from the hospital, the four friends of Riko who were watching Sila also immediately gave the news. They were the only treasures that Riko had been most loyal and reliable.
I don't know what it would be like if they weren't with him. The promise to always be together has been ingrained in each other's minds.
“If Lehon is still a problem for Riko, I will finish him,” Leo said in a serious tone and was immediately agreed by his three other friends.
***
