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Season 2 #Leliminating the One Who Has Left

Alcatraz's emotions were calmer when his father and mother entered Aksa's room. They rush up to their child's room when they hear Araz's cry and confirm what has happened. However, how shocked when they found their firstborn crying in Kanya's arms even though it was getting quieter.

"What's going on, son?" bagaskara said softly while hugging the child. Getting treatment from his father made Araz again shed tears. He sobbed in Bagaskara's arms and apologized for the mistakes he had made so far.

"I'm sorry Araz, Dad. I'm sorry Araz if it's been making you guys so hard. I'm sorry, Araz."

Bagaskara tightened his embrace. Pat the head of the child gently and say if he or the mother always gives the spaciousness to always forgive him.

"I'm sorry it's always there for you, son. Your father and mother always forgive all the mistakes you have made. So is Aksa."

The man who had been over half a century was still gently patting Araz on the head. Bagaskara also says soft sentences that can comfort the child. It's like Araz's a sulking five-year-old. Yes, however, in Bagaskara's eyes, Araz was still a boy who did not grow up.

Indeed, Bagaskara harbored anger on his eldest son. Moreover, Alcatraz grew into an unruly figure and easily revolted. He has a nature that does not want to be restrained and seems to be able to fight against the cruelty of the world without the intervention of his parents. Moreover, their relationship is not so good, because since childhood Alcatraz never lived with his parents. This made the relationship between the child and the father worse. The man also couldn't help it every time he faced Araz. However, all that he did was because Bagaskara loved his son. He loved her so much that he didn't want her to get hurt.

Even so, as Bagaskara said, if he always had a broad heart and spaciousness to forgive all treatment Alcatraz. Bagaskara never held a grudge against the child even though anger was always the first to appear when he saw it. And, at this moment, when he saw Araz crying as if bearing such a painful burden, it certainly made Bagaskara said devastated to feel the sadness of the child. Although the middle-aged man did not know what caused the child so hurt.

"Here you go, stop it, son. No more crying and wasting energy on things that have already passed. I've forgiven you and you just have to be kind enough to prove your regret" Bagaskara said, hugging Alcatraz.

While the mother who had only been watching them, quietly sobbed while grasping Kanya's hand.

During this time, the woman was always in a difficult position between the child and her husband who never got along. Haneul knew that each of them had a high ego. Every time Haneul tried to reconcile them, there was always something that made the two look for reasons to refuse. Especially his eldest son. Alcatraz always had a thousand and one reasons for refusing the mother's request. Especially since Aksa died. No doubt the relationship between the two is getting worse.

Haneul felt relieved when this morning they had spoken like a son and father. Open up to each other by saying their own feelings. However, Haneul never thought if there were still wounds in the child who had not healed. Over the guilt with his stubborn attitude all along. What's more, the woman never really knew what caused Araz to cry so hard. It was as if the pain was piercing in the deepest of hearts.

"Araz can't forgive himself, Dad. Araz can't." The three-headed man came back crying loudly. He seemed helpless in the arms of his father.

The painful scene, making both parents including Kanya also feel the pain that hit Alcatraz. However, there was nothing they could do but accompany Araz until he was ready to say the pain he felt.

Actually, Kanya could have said what happened. But the woman chose silence. He didn't want to get too involved in the problems Alcatraz faced. Not because he didn't care, but Araz had to deal with it in his own way. Especially to repair the fractured relationship with his father.

"Tell me, son, tell Dad exactly what happened? What makes you cry so bitterly?"

Now Bagaskara knows what caused his eldest son to look very hurt.

"Who said you weren't a good sister to, Aksa? You ... ."

The man also lost his voice. Bagaskara took a long breath. The father realized that he had a considerable share in this matter. Bagaskara realized his attitude was too harsh on Araz to make his eldest child tend to want to leave and not feel at home. In this case, he has a big enough share because he has separated the brother with his sister.

"Son, I'm sorry, if all this time you've been uncomfortable at home. Forgive me for always pushing you out of the house. Forgive Dad. But you know, son, you are the best sister for Aksa. You have always been the pride of Aksa even until the end of his life. Really, you're a decent sister to Aksa, Araz."

"Araz wasn't there next to Aksa when she needed Araz, Dad. Araz never knew how much Aksa suffered alone. Araz should be able to accompany Aksa and do many things with her even from home. But Araz doesn't have much time for Aksa. Araz is more concerned with Araz's own ego and never thinks about Aksa's feelings."

The man grew more and more in the arms of his father. He was unable to quell the pain in his chest when he learned the fact how much Aksa needed him.

"Araz, listen to what Dad said" Bagaskara said as she let go of Araz's embrace. The man held both of the child's shoulders and looked at him. Look at his eyes firmly. His call as a retired police general was very felt and made Araz silent for a moment. "Every human being always has regrets that he will bring up to any time. But that doesn't make us broken. It is precisely that regret makes us grow stronger. That regret gives us a lesson to improve ourselves and become a better person. And I assure you, you are a good brother to Aksa. Regardless you have a lot of free time or not with Aksa, but Dad testified that you are the best brother. You know, son, what did Aksa say before leaving us forever?"

Bagaskara let out a long sigh before returning to say, "Dad, I love Mas Araz. Don't be angry if he comes home. Mas Araz taught Aksa a lot. Whether Mas Araz is conscious or not, but Aksa always makes him a role model. Aksa wants to be with Mas Araz, but God wants Aksa too. Tell Mas Araz that he doesn't have to feel guilty. Aksa is angry with Mas Araz, but that does not mean Aksa is not dear. Aksa was a pity for Araz. So, I don't get mad at Mas Araz for him to come home. Let him visit Aksa often even though he has become ashes. Give my thanks to Mas Araz, too, Dad. Thank you for Araz being Aksa's best brother."

Hearing the father's words, Araz was no longer able to stem his tears. The crystal clear from Araz's well came back loose. The father's words made the man feel guilty.

"Araz, I'm saying this is not to make you feel more guilty, but I want you to know how much Aksa loves you and never once had the thought of blaming you. So, I'm only asking you one thing right now, son. Keep on surviving, keep growing, for Aksa who has gone home to God first, son. We only need to let go of those who have gone and remain grateful because God still gives us a chance in the form of healthy blessings. Yes, Araz? You understand what Dad means, don't you? It doesn't matter you have guilt, but don't let it rob you of anything else from your life, son. Reassure me, if Aksa is proud to have a sister like you. That's what you need to remember about Aksa. If he loves you more than anything in the world."

Although Araz's crying did not subside, at least he was able to control himself. The man hugged the father and drowned his face longer in Bagaskara's arms. While the two women across generations who have since noticed them, share a hug and strengthen each other. Undeniably, the hearts of the two women were very sick to see Araz sobbing in the arms of the father.

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Haiiii .. forgive who still presents the chapter containing onions. This is the original writing while mewek. Even though before it was still a cool snobs do not get carried away, but mebek also fit this part.

May this feeling reach you too. Compulsory comments for those of you who read this part while crying. 😭😭😭