I Can Without You

42. Reality Painful

This afternoon the cloud has arrived in front of the SR Group company office. Cloud accidentally borrows Adit's ninja motorcycle so he can pick up Shofi faster.

Not long after, Shofi appeared out of the company and immediately approached Awan who was waiting near the security guard post as usual.

"Assalamu'alaikum, Mas," said Shofi who then salimmed and kissed the back of Cloud's right hand.

"Wa'alaikumsalam, dear," Cloud replied with a gentle smile.

"What's really going on, Mom? Why did Mas Awan suddenly tell me to go home? Even Om Azril also directly ngijinin. What's the matter, Mas?" shofi asked confused because suddenly Cloud asked him for permission to go home early because there was something very important, said Awan earlier.

"Honey, Bayu came along with his wife," replied Awan as he gently grasped Shofi's hands.

Shofi rounded his eyes in surprise.

"They're both in Mas's cafe at the moment" Awan continued.

"Win?" ask Shofi.

"The coffee is also in the cafe. It went to Maya and the others."

"Maya's mom has gone to work again, Mom?"

"Udah. Just today."

"Would they suddenly come, Mom?"

The clouds took a deep breath, gathering strength to convey Bayu and Alya's intentions to Shofi first.

"Honey, they said that they want to take custody of Keinan," replied Awan as carefully as possible.

But still, Awan could see Shofi's body instantly jerking and stiffening.

"W-what the fuck is this, Mom? What exactly happened, Mom?" shofi asked with his two teary eyes.

The clouds tightened their hands on Shofi's hands. The cloud then told Shofi everything that had happened.

Shofi's tears immediately spilled upon hearing all the words from her husband. The clouds immediately pulled Shofi into his arms. He gently rubbed his wife's head and back. Trying to calm the heart of the woman he now loves so much.

"Why did it suddenly become like this, Mom? I won't give Keinan custody to them, Mas. I don't want to" said Shofi on the sidelines sobbing her tears.

"Yes, baby, yeah. Nor will I ever let them take Keinan away."

"Why are they so happy, Mom? It was as if they suddenly came and were willing to take Keinan from me. I don't accept it, Mommy."

"Ssttt, yes, dear. I understand how you feel now."

The clouds then released his embrace on Shofi. He wiped away the tears that soaked his wife's beautiful face.

"Udah yes. Now we go straight to the cafe first. Poor Keinan is waiting for us both. Whatever happens, it will always be on your side. And Mas won't let them both take Keinan from us. Ask the same you, control your emotions, remember Keinan. And never be afraid, I'm always with you. Yes, dear, yes," message Cloud at length.

"Yes, Mas" replied Shofi.

The clouds then piggyback Shofi and take him to his cafe.

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Arriving at the cafe, Awan and Shofi went straight into the cafe.

"Assalamu'alaikum," said Awan and Shofi together.

"Wa'alaikumsalam" Keinan, Maya, and others answered.

"Mother, Papa," cried Keinan who immediately ran over to Cloud and Shofi.

Awan and Shofi then invite Keinan to approach Bayu and Alya.

"Alya?" shocked Shofi once saw Alya sitting next to Bayu.

Alya was Shofi's college friend back then. Although the two of them were not very close, but with Alya's status as a 'campus flower' at that time, of course Shofi also knew Alya. And indeed Shofi also did not know that now Alya is the wife of Bayu. Shofi deliberately did not want to find out about Bayu's problem again since their divorce.

"Hi, Shofi. Kirain doesn't know me anymore" said Alya half-sniffed.

"So you--" Shofi was unable to continue his question.

"Yes. I'm Bayu's wife now," said Alya who understood what Shofi was about to ask.

The clouds could feel an atmosphere that was starting to be not conducive.

"Mother Maya," call the Clouds.

"Yes, Boss," retorted Maya who then rushed over to the Clouds and the others.

The clouds crouching in front of Keinan.

"Dear of love goes with Maya budhe first, yes. Wait for Papa and Mommy in Papa's room. Okay, babe?" awan said while rubbing Keinan's head.

"Yes, Papa," replied Keinan obediently.

The clouds stood up and faced Maya.

"Sir, please take Keinan to my room first, yes. Same with the others too. You guys wait inside first" said Awan.

"Okay, boss," Maya replies. "Yuk, dear Keinan. Follow the Maya budhe first, yes," said Maya to Keinan.

Keinan nodded his head. Maya then took Keinan's hand. Maya invites Keinan to enter the Cloud room, followed by Adit, Danu, Dedi, and chef Yudha behind her.

The clouds deliberately told Maya and the others to bring Keinan inside, because according to the Clouds what they will talk with Bayu and Alya is not worth to be heard by Keinan.

"Let's sit down first, baby," Awan asked Shofi after Maya, Keinan, and the others entered the Cloud room.

Awan and Shofi then sit themselves in front of Bayu and Alya.

"So you're Mas Bayu's wife now?" ask Shofi who has begun to control himself.

"Yes. I was the only woman Bayu loved. While you, as you know, from the beginning you were actually just a substitute."

Shofi closed both of his eyes. The feeling of tightness suddenly came without being prevented. The cloud's soft grip on his hand re-awakened Shofi. Shofi turned towards the clouds. She saw her husband smiling softly at her.

And to be honest Shofi's feelings got better after that. Cloud Smile gives a sense of calm and comfort that can strengthen the heart of Shofi.

"And just so you know, Shofi, from the beginning I myself told Bayu to approach you. After I found out that you had an office with Bayu, I then told Bayu to approach you and make you a temporary replacement as long as I focus on pursuing my dream of becoming a model in London. So that Bayu also does not feel lonely while waiting for me. But it turns out, unexpectedly, Bayu also had time to fall asleep because of your charm. Until you finally got married and had Keinan. But still, I am the only woman Bayu loves. That's why he kept coming back to me" Alya replied at length.

This time it was the cloud's turn to feel furious and angry.

"SCREWS!!!" clamor loudly Clouds while standing and breaking the table. "You guys are really outrageous. It's as if you're playing with someone's feelings like that" the Clouds growled with a hunting breath.

Shofi stood up and held her husband's arm.

"Istighfar, Mother. Don't get emotional" Shofi said, rubbing Awan's arm, trying to ease her husband's emotions.

Although Shofi's heart is also very sick after knowing all these painful realities, but as much as possible Shofi is trying to master himself. And looking at the Clouds who were so angry after hearing the words from Alya, there was a warm feeling that Shofi felt.

Shofi knows Awan is angry that he does not accept being treated like that by Bayu and Alya. The clouds love him so much, that's why the Clouds are angry now. And all the care and affection from the Clouds was enough to treat Shofi's current heartache.