I Can Without You

46. Mind Games

During these few days Bayu and Alya continued to contact Awan and Shofi, asking to meet again and discuss Keinan's issue again. And finally, this afternoon Awan and Shofi also received the request of Bayu and Alya to meet again.

Awan and Shofi then ask Bayu and Alya to come to the cafe owned by Awan. But this time the clouds did not close the cafe. Let visitors stay, relax, and enjoy their ordered dishes.

Clouds, Shofi, and Keinan meet Bayu and Alya at one of the tables near the glass window. And can Cloud see, Alya who looks uncomfortable. The clouds silently smiled a little, hopefully everything goes according to their predictions and plans yesterday while in the Sky house.

"We want to talk in front of a lot of people like this?" ask Alya.

"Why indeed? Any issues?" ask Shofi.

"It's not comfortable. We want to talk about personal matters" Alya replied.

"We don't think it's a problem. But yes, it's up to you guys, too. So want to talk yes please, no problem either" said Shofi lightly.

Alya seemed to be throwing her breath away in annoyance. Shofi and Awan looked at each other then quietly threw smiles at each other. Shofi and Keinan were informed of Anjani's plans yesterday. That's why Shofi understands that this time he should be able to play a very relaxed and calm role.

"So, what are you two talking about now?" ask Shofi later.

Again Alya wasted her rough breathing. Inevitably he had to talk to situations and conditions like this. It is also their fault that does not determine the meeting place more maturely.

"As we said a few days ago, we want to take custody of Keinan. We want Keinan to stay with us. If you still do not want to agree too, we will be forced to take this matter to the legal path," replied Alya trying to be calm.

"Keinan doesn't want to," cried Keinan as he stood up from his seat.

Clouds and Shofi stare at a faint smile. Bayu and Alya were surprised. Some of the visitors at the Cloud cafe also started looking towards the five of their tables. Surprised and curious about what is really going on.

"Will not stay with you. Keinan wants to stay with Papa and Mother. Do not separate Keinan with Keinan's parents," continued Keinan still with a rising voice.

Visitors who heard Keinan's words were seen starting to whisper to each other. And Alya also looks increasingly wrong.

"Eh, isn't that the cafe owner's son? How does he talk? Who are those two people?" ask the visitor on the left who can still be heard by Alya.

"Yes, his son owns this cafe. But it's just a stepson too. It might be his real father and he'd take the boy, that's possible" replied the other visitor.

"But his son doesn't want to. Pity the boy, so the kayak rendition is like that" whispered the first visitor earlier.

And there are still many whispers of other visitors who can also still be heard by Alya.

"Keinan, calm down dong. Listen to our explanation first," said Alya who started panicking herself.

"No. Anyway Kei wants to stay with Papa just like Mommy," asserted Keinan again.

"People-beauty. Calm down first, son," Shofi persuaded as he rubbed Keinan's shoulder, trying to calm his son.

Not long after, there were two young mothers who entered the Awan cafe.

"Welcome to the Cloud cafe. Let's brother, please come in" said Adit as usual.

Adit wants to take the two visitors to the table that is still empty. But all of a sudden, the two of them stopped as soon as they passed the Cloud table and the others.

"Eh, this is Alya's sister, right? The famous model from London? Yesterday's fashion show too, didn't you?" asked the first young mother so enthusiastically.

"Ah, uh, yes, I'm Alya," Alya replied still a bit of a wave.

"Well, I didn't expect to see Alya in person. I am a fan of Alya Loh" said the young mother was so happy.

"Eh, this is Alya the famous model you told me about yesterday, huh?" ask the second young mother.

"Yes. How's it? Beautiful right? It's great and professional again," praised the first young mother.

"Well, yes. Beautiful typical Indonesian people really," praise the second young mother as well.

"Thank you so much for the compliment" said Alya, proud.

"Can we have a photo of Alya?" ask the first young mother.

"Yes, brother, let us make memories. Can you, brother?" pinta second young mom.

"Can kok. Of course you can," Alya replied.

The three of them took a few selfies. They even asked Adit for help to photograph the three of them.

After talking for a while, the two young mothers then leave and continue their steps to the table that Adit had chosen for them both.

Alya again sat himself next to Bayu. Her smile was on Alya's face. He did not expect that he would meet with his fans in this cafe owned by Awan. Pride and satisfaction were clearly visible on Alya's face.

"So, are you still sure you want to take this matter to the legal track?" the clouds suddenly.

Alya and Bayu turned their attention to the Clouds with a questioning look on their faces.

"You mean?" alya was confused.

"With your status so famous today as a public figure, one legal case alone can definitely be a scandal, right?" asked the Clouds with a slanted smile.

Alya immediately shook her head in shock. Alya's body immediately stiffened hearing the words of the Clouds.

"Such warm news will definitely be a lip fruit that is highly sought after by the media. And as you know yourself, netizen +62 is very great and frontal in commenting. Are you sure you'll be ready to face all the risks?"

"All the stories of the past will surely be revealed in detail by the media. And think about, which side will be supported by many people after knowing the real problem? Bayu who suddenly left his wife and child to be with you. Four years without news and without accountability. Then now all of a sudden you've come to take custody of the child. Or Shofi, the mother who for four years raised her son alone, who you want to take custody of? Which will be more defended by many?"

"This case can definitely be a scandal that is very likely to destroy the career you have built so hard. Sure you're ready to lose that brilliant career and all your pride from your fans?" asked the Clouds so hit Alya.