He's my Milky Way

Trying to make peace with papa

It didn't feel like months had passed quickly. The day of farewell is approaching. All the preparation has been done, not for separation but to do the graduation exam. And their encounter other than at school, was that time, where they were sitting together in the park. because Bima had run out of excuses to go out, she said, and now their family is also busy with the preparation of the wedding of their first child, Rio.

Bima often locked up in the room again, his papa really did not give permission, even though Bima had in the name to learn. And this morning Bima returned as usual, heading back to school, studying with focus, and going home should be on time. If only this time worked, it would definitely be easy to use the overtime excuse.

The lesson began quietly, all students began to study seriously, because counting Sundays will all be carried out. Bima also did not disturb Maudy during the lesson, kapok will be the punishment given by Narsih ma'am.

"Where are you going to college, Bim?" It's a break at the moment. They sat in their usual place, under a shady tree with each of them swinging their feet that did not touch the ground.

"Just discussed this morning with my father." I heard Bima breathing heavily. Maudy was still listening, because she knew Bima would tell her own story without having to be asked.

"What are you doing again?"

Bima nodded.

"One year I was in college, I had to learn how to lead a company. I'll be appointed as Rio's secretary mas." Maudy is only able to stroke his girlfriend's shoulder, if others may be happy to get a high position and become the heir to the family later. But other with Bima, the constraints of nature that tend to be shy will certainly be a heavy burden for him. Dealing with clients, meetings, all he has to do later when he has set foot in his papa company.

"Are you lucky, Bim?" There was Maudy's voice worried.

Kiki and Bima looked at him.

"Yes, you're lucky. You can still go to college, still be close to your parents, all the facilities you have also got without having to sweat. Even though your papa is nagging you, but I'm sure it's all for the sake of a good future." This is serious talk.

"While I am, in the near future will soon be separated from the people I love, father, mother, Tisha, Kiki, and you Bim? Just to set my future, I'm willing to stay away from all of you. Including you Bim, you should be grateful for what you have right now. Do not position yourself, just because of your papa nature, but take the conclusion, you have what no one else has, you can that no one else can, prove it in front of your papa."

Bima was speechless, he digested Maudy's sentence as best he could.

I'll thank you after this.

"Ah, don't you want to split with me." Kiki hugged her best friend warmly.

Never imagined by Kiki, will be separated from his best friend. Actually, papa Kiki had already offered this before, financing Maudy's college. But his parents refused, citing fear of being owed Budi. Better with his family. So did Bima, in fact he really wanted to have the most beautiful memories before Maudy left later, but at this time only prayers that he said, hoping the almighty would grant it.

"If you were Ki? Where will college be?" Ask Bima.

"I want to go with Maudy."

"There are you, don't." Maudy refused it.

For Kiki right now Maudy is her only friend. If others, always look at treasures, utilizing. It was all he had met when SMP first.

"Can. But not in love with my mom, Hem. I went to university X. Doain yes, hopefully I can get in there."

"Kok the same as papa's choice?"

"Eh yes Bim? It's good for Bim. The complete facility, also called elite university. Let's go Bim. Hopefully we can meet again at a different level Bim, stay friends."

Maudy did not speak, they still discussed things that he would never feel in this beloved homeland. There was a hint of envy in his heart, certainly because humans could not escape from it all.

If I were you, I wouldn't complain. I will get everything easily.

Short time for school break. And they had to start the journey again after the bell came in. The lesson time in the last hour is in progress. Maudy is more silent now, so is Bima. Not because they fought like yesterday. But it had already sensed that this fast-paced time, would soon separate them. There's fear, for sure.

"Listen all, Saturday we will hold a practice, with the theme of knowing nature. So, we will travel study tour in one of the tourist attractions that still smell of nature, one of which is the mountains. And this." Showing a sheet of A4 paper "You get one ration, immediately tell your parents, please sign it if they give permission. Back in the group tomorrow, right? There we will learn according to my orders, what tasks will you make. So, if any parent disagrees, it's already a risk if your grades are zero."

All the students were screaming, not protesting. But instead happy to go on tour, although in the name of learning, still the point is also vacation.

***

"Pa, papa?" Calling his father who was in the room. Because Bima had searched in the workspace, but he was not there, so it can be made sure the papa was in the room.

"What's Bim doing?" It was her mother who opened the door.

"Where is ma?" Try a little peek from the door.

"Papa's still taking a shower, why?" Look at Bima who is carrying a piece of paper.

"Later to ma." Turn around and ready to go.

"Why ma?" The voice of the father is heard. Bima immediately stopped his steps. And seeing, it turns out that his father had just finished bathing. It was evident by simply wrapping a towel around her waist, and drying her wet hair with a small towel in hand.

I'm not ashamed, is it the same mom? Just use a towel again.

"It's pa?" Hand over the paper he holds.

Long enough his father read without wearing clothes first, and Bima also faithfully waiting for him.

"If you don't participate, the value is considered zero pa." His father still focused on reading, not answering the words of Bima. Carefully see what procedures they will do while there.

"Ma, please get me the papa pen in the drawer."

Ha's? You mean papa gave me permission?

"Papa can call the school really, just ask whether or not this tour study is true." Still silent has not answered and immediately signed his leaflet.

"Take good care of yourself while you're there. Remember, you have to focus on the task not the vacation." Affirming in every word.

"Thank you pa." Directly walking carrying a flyer and a smile on his face. Rarely did Bima say that, briefly but never did. All this time just accused his papa as a killer parent.

When dinner came, everyone gathered. As usual, Bima was the last person to sit at the dinner table. And as always, before his two children were present, his father would not start eating. Papa Adi, the father who always became afraid for his son. In fact, he really loves his son, especially Bima. It's just a different way. That is what makes Bima always wrong in interpreting the nature of his papa. All he knows is that his father is not fair, that's all. Not in material terms, but in affection.

Is it time now that I accept all of this, about the story of papa who always gave me strict rules? Is it time for me to return Papa's affection as well? I realized all this time I never opened my heart to be close to papa. Now, yes, it's time I started everything from scratch, I'm an adult now.

"Pa?" Calling gently when the papa will move after eating.

"Pa, I want to go to a university you choose." The father immediately sat back down.

"Sorry, I refused before." Continue before the father answers.

"Why?" Even asked.

"Yes, I realize. I'm not grateful for all that you've loved me, my facilities, my finances, all. Sorry pa, if I've always complained because papa gave me strict rules."

"What mama?" Looking towards his wife. Bima knows what the question of his papa means and Bima immediately shook his head.

"Not pa. But Maudy, my friend who you told me to stay away, she told me that you actually did it all because you love me, right?" Rio instantly choked to hear Bima dare to mention Maudy's name in front of his papa.

"Pope has guessed." Smiling, but in no sense. "While papa wants this time, you focus on learning you, knowing how to lead the company properly, wisely, and responsibly." Bima nodded.

Why don't you talk about Maudy?

"Follow to papa's study, now." Standing, with a reflex Bima also stood.

Papa wants what? Would you throw me out again because I dared to say Maudy's name?

I don't know what thoughts he was thinking as he walked toward his papa's study.

"You see this?" Showing his papa graduation photo.

"You see the woman standing right next to you." Bima immediately set his gaze as mentioned by his father.

"That was papa's first girlfriend. Since childhood, we have known him for 7 years. And lastly he went out of the country on the grounds of helping his papa business there, while papa here also continues your grandfather's business, persistent papa build everything. And to this day he does not return to his homeland." His face changed.

What do you mean, papa is talking like this?

"You know, you're like papa used to be. Trying to get close to a woman, convince her that she's our match. But, it's all just a dream."

So you mean me and Maudy are going to split up too? Andwhat? Maudy will also go abroad.

"I mean papa?" I dare to ask.

"Mom, you know you like that girl, right? Papa knows he's a good boy, and he's managed to change your mindset. But Bim, papa suggests. Do not know love before you succeed. You haven't met a much better woman out there. Which incidentally is equivalent to our family."

Why are you so low on Maudy now?

"Pa, I beg you. I can accept all the rules from papa. But in the future do not arrange a mate problem for me pa? Sorry pa, for that I mind."

Bima turned into an adult now yes, he was more daring to reveal everything in front of his papa.

After talking about it Bima immediately returned to his room. Lying down and, as usual, staring at the ceiling of the room by talking to his own heart, without having to wait for answers from others.

I thought, papa will be a little lethargic when I receive everything you do. By mentioning Maudy's name, as a person who succeeded in my selfishness. I was wrong, but you will look at everything with treasure. I'm sorry pa, I can't hug you yet. Maybe tomorrow, the day after tomorrow or one day, when papa nods in agreement for my relationship.

"Bim, Milky?" The sound of knocking on the door sounded. Bima immediately got up and walked over to open the door of her room.

"Mama, why?" He saw his mother standing right in front of him.

"Mom can come in?" A soft voice that always sounded in Bima's ears.

"Yes ma." They sat on the edge of Bima's bed.

"What's wrong? Why did you suddenly mention Maudy's name?" Her mother was also curious.

"Hem. Indeed Maudy who said ma, he who made Bima aware to always be grateful. Why yes ma? Why do you always look at someone through a treasure?" Bima looked the other way with a face that changed softly. But from now on he has tried to open his heart and establish to accept everything his father did.

"Have you heard mama son?" Holding his two cheeks, he would talk to a child.

"For the time being, mama beg of you, just follow all your will. About your relationship with Maudy, you just go for it. If someday your papa will match you like your mas, and it makes you object, mama promise, mama will defend you how to. Your future is still long Bim, remember this time Maudy is just an encouragement for you."

"Thank you ma." Hugged his mother with affection.

I'm more relieved now, even sleep might be good.

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