Forced to Marry Stepbrother

26. Open the Heart

I impatiently held back the curiosity, silently following Papa and Bi Sirim from behind.

It had been three minutes hiding behind the wall that was the separation between the living room and the small hallway leading to this central room. Luckily, no one passed. Even if there is my ART that sees, I immediately ask him to shut up.

Still loyal I stand here, eavesdropping on Papa and Aunt Ratna talks from earlier like discussing company matters.

I don't know, I still don't understand their conversation, until it comes to the woman's words that make me freeze on the spot.

“Mas, should we match Kana with Dien? I think they both fit. As of now, Dien was still waiting for Kana. It seemed, Kana was also still putting on a similar taste to that man. I just hope, hopefully with Dien in Kana's life, the child's trauma will be reduced.”

“Mas agree-agree only. But, back again with Kana. Does the boy want. Mas still suspect that Kana has not been fully able to open the heart. The trauma still exists. Maybe, for now, it's good that we give her freedom. Let the child decide for himself what he wants. As long as it is still in the realm of goodness, we support, we support.”

“But, Mas need successor. Who will continue the company? I certainly can't. I'm not interested.”

“Mas still have a boy. Did you forget that?”

Slender. I don't hear any more chatter. Did the conversation stop there? Intended to look towards them, but Aunt Ratna who returned to voice made me undo the intention.

“Yes, I have a son, but I don't have a child. Wong, it's unreliable. It's probably just a problem. Just embarrass the family, Mom. At least with Kana married to Dien, Mas became helped. Dien is reliable. I'm sure the kid can manage the company, Mas. And Cana, if taught, the child is also qualified. They're a compatible couple.”

Tired of listening. My ears are hot. Without much consideration, I came out of hiding.

“Compatible pairs? Who does Aunt mean?”

“Ka-Kana?”

“Sayang?” said the woman and Papa almost together.

The two people of different gender looked at me in shock. Especially the woman. Who inexplicably came here, I was more and more upset with his behavior.

Relaxed. I sat in front of those who were still not fully aware of his shock.

“Where since when was there, Darling?” ask Papa who has already tried to be mediocre.

“Since the talk about the legacy company of Papa's parents and Aunt Ratna.”

Hearing my words, the face of Papa or the woman grew pale.

“Why didn't Papa tell Kana that Aunt Ratna was Papa's sister?”

Papa is still silent. While I can't wait for an answer.

I see, he—Papa tiriku—sighs.

“Papa not want to keep a secret, Darling.”

“Then?” sambarku hurry.

“Listen to your Papa talk Kana!” aunt Ratna's orders.

It seemed, this woman was a little furious at my pretentious behavior. But I don't care. I have no business with him. My business is only with Papa.

“Papa's party knows that Kana was saved by Aunt Ratna?”

Back, I make a sound. Trying to ignore the existence of Papa's brother.

Again, not the answer from Papa I found. Even Aunt Ratna answered.

However, regardless of who answered, this self still gawked.

Is that the truth? It turns out my life was not free from Papa's interference. I owe this old man again.

“But, your father didn't tell you at all about who you really are. Mother is only asked to take care and provide a comfortable place for you to live. I also didn't know that you had a relationship with Dien. Absolutely I don't know.”

Just shut up.

“Makanya, why did Mom throw you out at that time because I believe more in my adopted daughter compared to you, foreign girl who was somehow ready Mas Fahri.”

Pain felt in this chest, especially when you have to remember all the insults, insults, blasphemies of the woman and also her adopted child.

“Mother's relationship with your Papa has not been as good as it is now. Although we are brothers, but we are like strangers who only know each other's names. We are busy with family and work for each other. Even to meet there is no time. Hence why, I did not know that Kana turned out to be the ex-wife of Eziio.”

Start trying to reconcile this heart. Slowly try to accept all the words of Aunt Ratna.

It's true, I used to tell everything to this Papa brother. However, I did not offend you at all carrying the name of Kak Zii—because again I desperately keep the good name of the man.

Even though he knew how much he treated me, for some reason, this heart has no power to open its disgrace. It may be true that I still have a little taste for him.

I don't know. Compared to being married to Dien, this little heart prefers Brother Zii. I don't know the reason.

Is it true that even insults, blasphemies, and insults are far more deadly than punches? Hence why, insults, the abuse of Dien in the past is more pronounced in this heart than the harsh treatment I received from Brother Zii.

However, I did not dare to conclude because I was still a gamang.

Although more in favor of Brother Zii, it does not mean I want to go back to him. No. gabe.

To get married, I have no desire. Right said Papa. I still want to do what I want while making room for this heart to make peace with its past.

“Papa apologize, Darling. If Papa dared to intervene directly. Maybe your life tid—“

“Neg. Papa is not wrong. Papa doesn't have to apologize. Instead, Kana should apologize to Papa. Cana was a lot of trouble. So a burden to Papa. In fact, Kana is not Papa's biological child, but Papa is willing to give everything for Kana.”

Get this head down. Dare not look at Papa.

The deg!

I felt someone embrace me. It's Aunt Ratna.

“Already, Darling. There's nothing wrong. Kana is no longer considered a stepson, son. For Mas Fahri, Kana is his only daughter. Kana never think of anything, especially to assume that Kana is a burden. No, Honey. Kana Mas Fahri's. Son Mother also.”

Aunt Ratna smiled sincerely. Back to my body tightly. I don't want to return her embrace.

I haven't felt a hug this comfortable for a long time. I want to be in this woman's arms all day. Makes me peaceful.

“Excuse me, Sir. There was a call coming in from an unknown number that said Den Zii was in an accident.”

The deg!

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