BETWEEN THE CEO AND MAFIA 2

A Different Treatment

Prita leaned her body against the kitchen wall waiting for the boiling water to brew tea. Her memory goes back to the past twisting the events that started the difference in Mama Maya's treatment of Daniel.

The flashback

"You've only been married for six months, I thought you were joking Ayash, when you said Prita was going to give birth."

Mama Maya said the first time she saw Daniel. Mama is furious because she never told about Prita's pregnancy though. He was surprised because only six months married Prita has given birth to a baby boy.

"Prita, were you pregnant when you got married?"

"Here you go, Ma. We should be happy to hear the birth of our first grandchild." Papa Reonal tries to calm down.

Prita who was still in pain after giving birth could only remain silent. He did not dare to say anything. Ayash also told her to keep quiet, saying nothing because Ayash would handle everything.

"Oh my God, I'm going crazy." Maya holds his head. "Prita, is that Ayash's son?"

"Ma, why ask that? He's my son."

"You... Is it really your mother's child? Did mom ever teach you to be a brash guy? You said you could keep your mom's trust, right? Why is it like this!"

"Sorry, Ma. We slept together before we got married. I don't want to disappoint Mama. That's why I never said anything about Prita's pregnancy."

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One hard slap Maya lands on Ayash's cheek. "Mama is disappointed in you!"

"Ma, already! It's all been happening. There's no point in getting angry."

"They're hiding something this big from us, Pa! There's nothing else they're hiding!"

"When they hurriedly asked to move to Singapore, my mother felt strange. Not to mention the events after the wedding day. The two of them got to the hospital in the condition of injuries but did not give us any explanation."

"Ayash, tell Mama everything. Tell honestly!"

"Ma, I'm sorry I couldn't be the perfect kid for you. I can't hold your trust. I'm a normal guy who can't help himself living with a woman. Please don't escalate this matter anymore."

Flashback off

The water has boiled. Prita's daydreams stopped. He immediately brewed the two cups of tea he had prepared. Not forgetting he brought a snack cake that he had made.

In the living room, Maya accompanies Livy and Dean to play. The two children were laughing at their toys that could move.

"Please drink, Pa, Ma." Prita put drinks and snacks on Papa Reonal's front desk.

"Thank you, Prita."

"How is Papa doing in Indonesia?"

"Yes, as usual, papa must often go out of town. I hope you can persuade Ayash to go back to Indonesia. Papa's getting older, it's time the kids took the place."

"Yes, Pa. I'll try to talk to Ayash."

*****

Elsewhere, Ayash was accompanying Daniel sitting in the city park while eating ice cream. He regretted the attitude of his mother who had not changed since the birth of Daniel. His mother always suspected that Daniel was not his son.

"Mama can't believe that Daniel is your son. The more different he is from you. Mama memorized how childhood was, Dean looked a lot like you. But Daniel? Was he switched while in the hospital?"

"Daniel my son, Ma."

"That's what you keep saying. You are not compatible with being a father and son couple. Was Prita related to another man before she married you?"

"Ma, stop being suspicious. I'm happy with my family. Later if Mama continues like this, my family could be ruined."

"Mama won't shut up before you tell the truth. You forbid mama to ask Prita this, so you have to answer."

"Ayash, did Prita get pregnant with another man and ask you to take responsibility? The wedding was to cover up Prita's disgrace, right?"

"I married Prita because I love her and Prita got pregnant because of me. Mama used to love Prita, too, right?"

"Prita used to be a good boy. Mama likes him. But seeing her give birth to a child who has no resemblance to you, my mother's affection faded. Mama's suspicious that she's not as good as you think. Maybe he likes to play with other guys behind you."

"Ma, that's not true. Prita is still a good woman as before. That's why I married her. Please, stop thinking to my family. I'm happy with this family, Mama's happy to see me living happily?"

"Yes, of course my mom is happy. But you wouldn't be able to accept that kid if he wasn't really your son."

Daniel's call breaks Ayash's daydream, "Yes? Why sweetheart?"

"Papa daydreaming? The ice cream melts."

Ayash looked at the ice cream in his hand that was starting to melt littering his finger.

"Ah, yes. Well, whipping papa's ice cream."

Daniel gave his papa a tissue.

"Thank you, baby."

"Papa.... "

"Hem?"

"Am I a bad boy?"

"No, Daniel is the best son of my father."

"But why doesn't Oma like Daniel?" tanyanya polo's.

Ayash. That little boy could also feel the different treatment that Maya did. Does Daniel understand that his grandmother doesn't like him? Could Daniel be a sensitive child?

"Why did you say that? Is it because Oma forgot to give you a gift?"

Daniel shook his head, "Oma never hugged me like she hugged Dean and Livy."

"So Daniel was carrying a sling, so Oma couldn't hug. Oma kissed Daniel, didn't she? Oma dear to all her grandchildren."

Daniel looked down, "Daniel thinks Oma hates Daniel."

"No, no one hates Daniel. All dear Daniel."

"Sometimes adults prefer one person over another. But that doesn't mean he hates. Example papa. Papa's favorite son is Daniel, but that doesn't mean you don't love Dean and Livy."

Daniel's eyes turned sparkling, "Daniel Papa's favorite son?"

"Sstt. It's both of us's secrets yeah, don't let Dean and Livy know."

Daniel nodded.

"You are papa's favorite son."

Daniel hugged his father's body. He was very happy to be his father's favorite son.

"Are you not sad anymore?"

"No. Daniel knew that Papa loved Daniel the most. Daniel's happy."

"You're not sad anymore because of Oma, yes."

Daniel nodded.

"You must remember that there is a father who loves you very much."

"Yes, Papa."

"Before you go home, papa wants to buy you a toy. What do you want me to buy you a toy?"

Daniel smiled, "Whatever you buy doesn't matter."

"Then, it looks like we should buy lego tall buildings. Later we play together, build a city with many tall buildings such as papa company."

"I want me to.... "

"Let's go to the toy store!"

"Let's go!"

Ayash breathed a sigh of relief. That was the only way to divert Daniel's sad feelings towards his mother's treatment. He wondered how his mother did not fall in love with a child as great as Daniel. Daniel was a smart, kind, sensitive boy to those around him. He can act mature and wise compared to children his age.