I Believe I Can See Ghosts

Unaccepted

"Why Kal?"

Philip saw his son silent when they both got into the car.

"Sorry Kala well, this is all because of Kala" he told Philip.

"Give me, it's all happening too. You're not wrong, that's what's important to me."

When he looked down, Philip started the engine. Then the car crept out of the hospital parking lot.

"We ate yes, we planned to eat before going home."

Philip again said, when the car he was driving had gone far enough. As he shook his head, the teenager dropped his gaze towards the dashboard.

"Why?"

"Not a laper" he replied later.

"Kal, you don't have to. Don't feel guilty about dad. It's the parents' job to protect their children from anything."

"But yeah, there's been a lot of wretched because of Kala. It used to be mom's family, now dad's."

"Enough, never blame yourself too much. Everywhere a fuss between parents about the boy, ordinary. It's not something you have to think deeply about" Philip said.

"Even if you hit Faraz and his friends, you will defend you from his family who will attack. Because it's your business and Faraz's. You can't do something for no reason. His family also had to introspect themselves, why their child received such treatment. They should also be able to monitor their children and teach good things. Don't just blame the outside when something happens to the child."

When he shut up, he didn't know what else to say.

"Dad asked you not to blame yourself anymore. It's not good for your mental state."

***

On the other side.

"Rituals?"

"Yes, I'm leading the ritual."

Chika tells Egan on the phone.

"Lo kabarin Kala aja, because I did not chat in bales. I called, not picked up by him." continued the girl.

"When is the plan?" Egan asked back.

"Faster, better. Before the creature that lurked Kala's feet hurt other people again. Kasian Kala if it continues to be slandered."

"But you're sure it was the creature?" For the umpteenth time Egan again asked Chika.

"Gue was sure of that creature. He seems to like Kala and does not want Kala to be disturbed by others." said Chika.

Egan took a long breath.

"Yes, I talked about it first with Kala." he later said.

"Ok, if you can bring another friend Kala. We need people to look after us around. For fear that the creature will enter Kala and he ran for example. It'll be hard if we're the only two chasing after it."

"OK on." replied Egan.

Not even Chika's page said goodbye, then the phone was ignored.

***

Philip arrives at the apartment's parking lot, after parking the car he and Kala exit. They stepped towards the lobby door. But then he was surprised by the presence of two parents, namely his father and mother.

"Mama, papa?"

Philip was really shocked. I looked at the two people. Just like the rich and arrogant men and women in Korean dramas.

"Why don't you pick up papa's phone?" ask Philip.

"There's a guy who called the office hotline and said his son was in your son's arms. Which one of your children?" mother chimed.

Philip glanced towards Kala who was now standing at the side. Both of Philip's parents watched their grandchildren from the ground up. They were completely shocked by the exact same face of Kala when Philip was a teenager.

"Whose son is this, Phil?"

"We're just talking up above" Philip said.

Soon all four were seen in Philip's apartment unit.

"When you go to the room first!"

Philip ordered the boy, when the door was opened. Kala just nodded then walked towards the room and disappeared behind the door.

Now Philip and his parents headed to the dining room to talk.

"Who is he, explain it to us."

Philip's mother opened the conversation.

"He's my son, ma. From my old boyfriend, whose mom and dad don't agree with."

Both of Philip's parents were shocked.

"You have a son with him?" ask the father not to believe. Philip slightly lowered his head but nodded.

"You're sure he's your son?" Mother doubted.

"Mama and papa look at his face, who looks like?. And again the DNA test results are out, he's my son." said Philip.

"But he's an extramarital child. In the beliefs we profess, there is no responsibility to support or be responsible to illegitimate children."

"Degh."

Kala's mind suddenly hit and felt sad to hear all that. There's no soundproof room in Philip's apartment. He had to listen to it all in person.

"If the beliefs we hold do not teach that. Let me be responsible in the name of those who have sinned. Religion may not regulate responsibility and living to children outside of marriage. But as a human being and as a man who consciously engages in that relationship, I will not shy away and take refuge behind religion. He's my son, my fault. So let me take full responsibility."

Both of Philip's parents took a deep breath. It is clear that they do not agree with the decision given by their child.

"We came here on purpose. Before receiving the call that the boy harmed his friend. We're planning on talking about your matchmaking." Philip's mother said.

"Stupid?" Philip frowned.

"Yes, with papa's business partner's son." said the father.

Philip was a little speechless, and so was Kala who was currently still listening.

"No, ma, pa. I don't want to get married." said Philip.

"How do you want to marry?. Marriage is mandatory." said the mother.

"Who said?"

Philip said as he stared fixedly at his mother and father.

"Marriage is not an obligation, depending on whether each individual wants to live it or not."

"We want to have a grandchild of you." The father chimed.

"I have a child."

"He's a bastard."

"Well." yeah."

Suddenly Kala appeared from inside the room. Suddenly both of Philip's parents became silent, while Philip was heartbroken to see the child. He knew Kala heard all the conversation between them.

"When you want to go down first" said the teenager later.

"Don't be weird." Philip.

"When near the koq security post" said the teenager again.

"okay."

Philip permits. The teenager stared for a moment at the grandfather and grandmother, then disappeared behind the door.