CHASING THE LOVE OF A HANDSOME CEO

Life Path

As in previous days, Hans lived his life journey patiently and steadfastly. Although, it often feels heavy. It's even harder than a school exam. Hans was getting used to commuting on foot or at least taking an angkot to go back and forth to school. 

Today, Hans first started the grade-level examination. For Hans's age at the time, it felt very heavy and thrilling. However, with the spirit of his learning capital, he was confident that he would finish each exam well. His determination made both of Hady's parents proud, so that he also got a scholarship in school. To ease the burden of the parents, Hans fought for it well. 

"What about the first day of the exam, up?" asked Papa when he welcomed her in the doorway of the house. 

"It's amazing" Hans replied. 

With confidence he told me that he could complete all the exams well and calmly. The lesson wasn't that hard, because Hans had already learned all of his subject matter. 

"Alhamdulillah, if you succeed in completing the test."

"Yes, Pa. It's easy all about the test."

"Easy, because you've studied and prepared well for the exam that's why it's not difficult to finish all the material."

"Yes, Pa. I'm sure my grades will be good and I'll be a class champion this year."

"Aamiin, God willing. Change clothes, Papa wants to take you for a walk."

"Good!"

Hans said he changed his clothes. Rashid took Hans to walk around behind the house. The first time of all the busy time Papa, today he took the time to talk to his eldest son. 

"Hans, if you're dead, what do you want to be?"

"Effort."

"Well, what a great dream of a Papa boy."

"Yes, let's have a lot of money."

"Son, being an entrepreneur is not that simple. A lot of money of course because of his efforts are also many, all are not automatic and instant."

"Then, Hans will be a smart, studious kid and work hard to become a successful entrepreneur."

"Aamiin, may Allah grant all your ideals and hopes. Papa and Mama can only pray for you, grow up to be amazing boys later."

"Pa, do all men have to be tough people."

"Of course, dear, because men are leaders. Even later, if Papa is no longer with you, you as the firstborn are the head of the family. You have a great responsibility to look after and protect your mother and your two sisters."

"Pa, does that responsibility have to be done?"

"Yes, honey. A man has a huge responsibility, especially when he is married. That responsibility will be questioned in the hereafter."

"Then Hans won't marry."

"No dear, don't say that. Because the Prophet did not like his people who were single. No matter how difficult the journey of life is, fulfilling one's religion is important."

"Oh, so yes, Pa. Not all marriages are happy, right? Aunt Hanna, for example, got married but had to split up."

"We can't choose what kind of journey life is, son. Splitting up is sometimes not an option, but it's a way out of all the problems."

"Hans doesn't understand why adults choose to get married, then separate."

"It's complicated, Pa?"

"Little."

"Hady, someday you'll live another life more than this. Right now, if you feel our problems are heavy. There will be more weight than just being entangled with PHK like your father." continued Rashid. 

"I mean, Papa?"

"You've grown up thinking, son. Though still too small for your age. However, one day you will have a much more complicated journey than this. Then at that time, you were required to be a grown man."

"Pa, Hady will always need Papa until adulthood."

"Hady, a father doesn't need to explain how much he loves his son, because it's instinct. But a child, often becomes very resentful when his father makes a mistake."

"What has Papa done?"

"Nothing, baby. But, Papa is an ordinary man. Someday I'll make a mistake, and maybe it's unforgivable."

"Hady will forgive, Papa."

"really?"

"Yes, of course."

"Son, Papa's firstborn will grow up to be a great man and an extraordinary man. The girl who will be with you is the best girl of many good girls. You will grow into a great person, independent and financially successful as well as a journey of life. Son, when you are in that position, remember that you have fallen and woke up repeatedly to succeed. Remember, up. Never commit the folly that makes you lose your future."

"Yes, Pa. Hans always remembers Papa's message."

"Son, when you grow up, there will be many new and chaotic life lived. And, when that happens, remember that God is on your journey. He will lead you to find a straight path. Shirothol's mustaqim."

"Hans, life is just a stage play, son. You will see many scenes that will be sickening, many scenes that stab your heart. But never pretend to be the real Hans" Rashid continued. 

"Papa is the best Papa Hady has."

"Really, Son? You sure?"

"Of course,"

"Son, someday when you become a grown man. Be a loving man, it's okay to cry. But show me, your crying is not a weakness. Your cry is strength and makes you a loving man."

Rashid held his son, embracing him affectionately. There is nothing better than this, living with both parents under the most difficult circumstances. Rashid realized that the firstborn would quickly grow up, until one day he would quickly leave her. 

The two stared at the afternoon sky on the outskirts of Sawahan, Depok. I have lived near the South of Jakarta. Only a few minutes away, their home is close to the metropolis. Rashid took this place to get closer to his workplace in Jakarta. But baby, that job is gone in the blink of an eye. 

Rashid himself is a man of Arab descent, his father is from Yemen. Hans has Arabic blood. Arab face with a sharp nose, has been seen since childhood. Belo eyes, a little bit go into following the form of the mother who is descended from the original Depok. The collaboration of both, from the posture and nature. Hans was born out of the love of his parents. 

"Son, I'm sorry Papa. If one day, Papa makes a mistake that makes you hate Papa. But, behold, your presence is the fruit of the love of Papa and Mama. There is no coercion let alone oppression, "the inner Rashid. 

Recalling clearly in his memory, when he first met Nengsih. The woman he married with love, the woman who has now given him three handsome children. A woman who is in the most difficult circumstances of her life. 

"Hans, life's a choice, son. For that, choose a way of life that will make you a great person."