Hate But Love

93 (season 2)

In the afternoon, Zara had returned home from college. The family is currently in the family room enjoying time together. This is the first time Zara has met her parents. But in her heart is in a dilemma, Zara is happy and worried about her relationship.

"Zara, the day after papa wants to have a welcoming party for your return as the daughter of the Mahindra family. To introduce you to papa's friends. What say?" said Anton.

"Isn't it excessive Pa? Zara is not used to it" Zara said.

"Cannot be denied. Papa wants to make amends to you, baby. One more thing, actually papa wants to change your name as well, to be Zivania Mahindra" Anton said.

"Zara was Zara's name from childhood. Everyone knows him by that name. Why should Pa be replaced?" whining Zara. Anton breathed for a moment.

"Well, you'll turn it into Zara Mahindra. Your margaret is Mahindra dear. So from today you have to get used to it" Anton said. Zara simply replied with a nod.

They talk and talk about various things. Getting to know each other after not seeing each other for years. Although Zara felt like a stranger at first, her father and mother loved her very much. So it is not difficult for Zara to build closeness between them.

"Mas, shouldn't we postpone Zara's welcome party first? Pity also on Zara, let alone she is pregnant like this," said Diana. Anton thought for a moment.

"But baby, I want the world to know that Zara is my daughter. So that there are no more people who demean it" said Anton. After he learns that Zara is his daughter, Anton secretly investigates Zara's life out there. Sure enough, many people are not fond of Zara. Some even want to hurt their daughter. As a father, Anton would not be willing if his daughter was treated that way. It was his fault that Zara suffered and lost her right. Zara should have lived a more decent life and not worked hard for her own life.

"We'll just put it at home. Although simple there should still be a welcoming party, right?" ask Anton.

"Yes, later let me take care of it mas," said Diana resigned. Anton smiled happily.

"Zara, there's something you want to talk to both of you about. Come to the workspace now" Anton ordered. He stood up and headed straight for his study. Zara looked at Diana for a moment. Diana nodded with a faint smile. Then Zara decided to meet her father in the study.

Zara hesitated to enter her father's study. Zara is not that close until she gets used to it as a child in general. Zara still has a lot of adjustments to make.

"Pa, a-is there anything papa called Zara here?" asked Zara who was still standing by the door. Anton looked at Zara. He sat on the couch crossing his legs.

"Sit down" said Anton. Zara walked towards the sofa nervously. He sat on the sofa in front of his father.

"Do you really love the child of the Mahardika family?" ask Anton without further ado. Zara looked at Anton for a moment. He hesitated to answer. Zara was only worried that her father would do something to Zidan.

"I-I love him very much Pa," said Zara slowly. He lowered his head while continuing to squeeze the end of his clothes.

"Have they ever treated you badly?" ask Anton. He wanted to make sure before he went any further. Zara answered him by shaking her head quickly.

"They were very good with Zara. They gave Zara a new life. Feel the complete family that Zara has not felt so far. If you intend to separate us because you have a problem with Zidan's papa, Zara please don't do it Pa" Zara said frantically. Anton scrunched his forehead.

The mood was silent for a moment. Zara was still bowed in front of her father. He did not dare to look at his father at this moment. Anton was still in his mind.

"Are you sure they'll behave the same as before once they know the truth?" ask Anton.

"Zara is very sure Pa. Their families are good families. They even accept a daughter-in-law like Zara who used to have a not-so-good reputation" Zara said. He will continue to try to convince his father if the Mahardika family is not as bad as his father thought.

"Hmmm... I'm not sure if that fucker Arvin will accept my daughter with open arms. I know his attitude, "inner Anton again. He was still doubtful about the decision he would make.

"You're not lying, are you, baby?" anton asked slowly but with great emphasis. To make Zara trouble swallowing her own saliva.

"Zara couldn't possibly lie to papa" Zara replied. Anton laughed loudly. He only realized that his attitude had made his daughter afraid of him. Anton rubbed his face a glance.

"Come here" said Anton. Zara walked closer. He sat next to his father. Anton held Zara in his arms. He rubbed Zara's hair gently. Even his attitude was different from his attitude just now.

"I'm sorry papa's attitude yesterday, baby. Papa's only worried about you" Anton said.

"Does this mean you won't separate us?" ask Zara expectantly.

"Yes, papa won't interfere with your relationship anymore" Anton replied. Zara smiled broadly. He hugged his father again. He could not believe that his father would bless him so soon.

"But it's too lazy to apologize to Arvin, cih. Let him go first to bring peace, "inner Anton.

After the conversation, Anton asks Zara to keep it a secret from her husband. Anton thought it would be a surprise for them when he met. Zara is her daughter. Anton doesn't want to be the source of his daughter's suffering anymore. It's been enough for 20 years that his daughter has been suffering for it.

Zara and Anton walked out of the study. Diana was also not told of the thing they were talking about earlier. Just Anton and Zara. Anton is only afraid that if he tries to separate Zara and Zidan, Zara will hate him even more. And Anton couldn't bear to accept that fact later.

On the evening, they had dinner together. Since Zara's presence, Syifa felt uncomfortable. But he could not show it in front of his parents.

"So, how was that? What are you guys talking about?" diana asked curiously. Anton smiled and continued eating. Zara glanced at her father and turned to look at her mother. Actually Zara wanted to tell Diana, but Anton asked to be kept secret first.

"Just talk about the welcoming party. The day after tomorrow we will also invite the Mahardika family" Anton said, turning his face away.

"Mas, have you given them your blessing?" ask Diana.

"Who? Nothin. How could I give my blessing so easily. Let alone making peace with Arvin," answered Anton wrongly. Zara just smiled to see her father who turned out to also be mistaken for such behavior. They continued their dinner.