Fazila Tipan From Heaven

Slap

"Fifths. You and Bobby can go home. Before you go home, bring me this month's report." I said firmly, then turned off the phone.

A minute later, the loud noise from the knocking of the door filled my sense of hearing. Before letting in, Iklima's face appeared from behind the door leaf. The face of the twenties-year-old woman looks fresh and charming even in the afternoon. She wore an orange blazer, and a black knee-length skirt that was paired with matching colored shoes.

"This is the document the boss requested! Oo yes boss, the TV Station was calling, they said next month there is a decision Audition, and the results will be announced through their website." Iklima said while looking at me, I was too focused on my work to the point of not paying attention to the graceful girl, and I would never be able to pay attention to any girl.

"See Bobby to take you home. Now go." Say it again in a flat voice. Iklima walked back, then slowly closed the door without making a sound.

Hhhhh! I let out a rough sigh, then leaned my head on the back of the chair. My heart felt empty, I felt something was missing from me. I wanted to cry but my tears were stuck in my eyes.

God, I know I'm not too close to you. Even so I will still beg you, please do not give me problems beyond my ability. I was too weak not to complain. I muttered alone.

My chest felt tight, and my heart beat faster. To get rid of the saturation, I slowly set foot towards the window. Stand while watching the sparkling capital with lights that penetrate the horizon.

I closed my eyes as I spread out my hands, the sound of laughter emanating from happiness that could not be expressed in words, and the sound of crying that came from sadness I felt.

Be happy? It was too far away from me, I myself could not measure it with the mileage so many times.

The sadness? Yep... That one word was so close to me that I myself felt claustrophobic about it. There's nothing I like, it feels like I just want to disappear from this world.

Ooh no, I'm not that stupid and not that desperate. Since I am someone else still alive, there are thousands of employees working under the auspices of my company. It was too stupid to think of the word disappear. And I'm not a loser.

Alan... You must be strong. If you know God's plan for you and how he manages your affairs then you will cry for falling in love with him. My mumbling strengthened itself.

You're where? Hurry home, your Opa asks you to come home soon. There's something important he wants to say. Don't be late, we're waiting for you for dinner. I grabbed the phone in my pocket, and slowly read the message. A message from mama that means 'Alan you're in trouble'.

Well, I'm sure there's nothing good if it concerns Opa. However, I had to go home soon because my problems were much smaller than the feelings of affection and love I had for all my family members.

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There was not a word spoken on the dinner table, only the sound of spoons and forks were put to each other. I was still busy chewing my food as Opa cleared his throat breaking the silence between the silence of the air.

"Continue your dinner. Don't mind me." Opa said as he grabbed the glass of mineral water near his right hand.

Opa moved from his seat to the living room, and was followed by all family members including me in it. Mom sat next to Oma. While papa, he was sitting next to Sabina, my spoiled sister who was sometimes very careless.

"Does papa need anything? Tell us so we can do whatever you want." Mama broke the silence.

Papa was still silent, he was still waiting for what Opa would say next. It felt like I wanted to smile seeing Sabina's saturated face, if she was allowed to open her voice surely she would say 'I don't want to get involved with adult affairs' unfortunately he will not be able to say anything because at our house the Opa decision is a decision that cannot be contested. His decision is the law that must be carried out.

"I've found a nice girl for Alan. You have to meet him tomorrow." Opa's speech shocked everyone

"What?" I can only show off my surprised face. Mama and Papa exchanged lyrics for a while, they were as shocked as I was.

"Papa, let Alan decide his own choice. We as parents do not need to get involved too far. See faces? He doesn't look happy." Said mama who understood the meaning of my sharp gaze.

"He's grown up! But he behaves like a child. He's Vijaya's only grandson, I'll never let him live like he's invisible. The freedom we gave her has made her fall asleep." Opa Ade was angry, his words filled the ceiling of the house. For the first time I saw him that angry.

Wijaya's? That last name seems to be a burden to me, every thing I don't like that last name will act like a whip that makes my whole body hurt.

Slowly I loosen the tie that ties around my neck. I tried to hold back my anger so as not to explode, my mood was not good plus the anger directed by Opa made my patience slowly begin to erode.

"Do you know what people think of our family? They look down on us just because your son broke his relationship with Seren. Don't know what kind of woman he needs anymore."

"Pa, leave Alan alone! Papa no longer needs to bring up Seren's problem. He's been in the past since Alan broke off their engagement." Papa began to speak up, the patient man stood up for me in front of his father-in-law who was very respectful to him. That means papa wants to end this ridiculous debate immediately.

"It's all your fault. You guys spoil him too much. He's respected because he's part of the Wijaya family." Again Opa raised his voice, papa, mama, Oma and Sabina could only sigh violently, should this debate not happen.

"Do whatever Opa wants, I won't get involved in that plan." I was preparing to leave, I would rather not listen to the debates that involved me in it. Opa is too demanding in every way, and I am not a patient grandson to always follow his will.

Plakkkp!

One slap landed right on my right cheek, my face ached but I didn't pay attention to it anymore. I'd rather leave the house than suffer the anger of Opa. I saw Mama's eyes start to water, I was so sad to see that but I couldn't wipe her tears. I feel like a self-informed child, and that's what makes my heart ache. It hurts more than when Seren betrayed me.

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