In The Rain
CHAPTER 25
Raden was fixated to find the irritation of his father, he did not think that money was the cause of the forced marriage. “But you didn't prevent me from getting divorced after Alyssa was born,” Raden said.
“It's not included in the deal. His father Willona only wants a husband for his poor daughter and a father for his granddaughter. He wants the honorable surname stuck behind his grandson's name and printed on his birth certificate.”
“In addition,” further Thunder, “that's the most appropriate way to save you from a big mistake.”
“What big mistake?”
“Awing the poor girl.” Thunder directed his gaze towards the Starling.
“Do not involve Gemintang in this problem,” Raden said threateningly. “This issue has nothing to do with Gemintang.”
Thunder laughed amusedly, mocking. “Everything related to Gemintang. I don't want you impregnating a woman like Gemintang, things can get messy, I can't get 25M.”
“From what my errand boy reported, your relationship has become more intimate. They say you have a hard time controlling your desire not to touch it.” continued Guntur while squinting at his son. “Basic stupid boy. Do you know how hard it is for me to hold back the tickle when you say you found the girl you want to marry?”
The star was surprised, his eyes were fixed on Raden. Raden glanced at him at a glance, but this was not a good time to respond to that question mark-filled Stargazing gaze.
Thunder continued his words‐. “Willona is indeed a bin*l girl. He let any man creep in his crotch. But at the very least, he comes from a respectable family and has a lot of money.” Thunder Eyes diverted on the Gemintang. “At the very least, she is not a drunk princess.”
“If I am the daughter of a drunkard, then why did you marry me?” ask Gemintang. All this time he thought Raden was impregnating Willona and was well in love with him.
“I married you for wanting to make a profitable investment,” replied Thunder briefly.
“What do you mean?” ask Gemintang. “What investment?”
“You can guess it, right?” thunder asked with chuckling laughter.
“Please explain to me, what sits the question?” screams Gemintang.
“I think you're staying with your mysterious helper, Gemintang,” Raden said.
He understood Raden's words. “Author scholarship?” The starry asked in a raucous voice, while staring at Thunder.
“I must distance yourself from this city, keep in case Raden gets divorced one day, then decide to come back to you.”
“You financed all my schools?” The star tried to conclude it. “So importantthat's it, just for the sake of maintaining your reputation and your surname?”
“Oh, not just that,” replied Thunder. “You must be prepared to perfect my entire plan.”
“What plan?” ask Gemintang
“That you should be Miss Buana.
An insulted feeling filled him. “You planned all this?"
“Try thinking, how did you get that easy bank job when you graduated from college? Do you think it was just a coincidence that I met you at that bank? I've prepared a job for you at the factory when the time comes. Want to hear the next story?”
Thunder did not answer, he only glanced at Raden, Raden was the one who gave the answer to the question of the Gemintang. “Because I want you, and Thunder knows that. And he will do anything, in the most cunning way, including when it comes to marrying you, so that I cannot have you.”
“You are indeed an intelligent child,” said Guntur while glancing.
“You also had Laura write to me that Gemintang is married.”
“That's an easy job to do. Laura wants to do whatever makes me happy. You have much to learn about the devotion and honor of your stupid little sister.”
“Honor.”ucap Raden with cynicism.
“Year‐year you manipulated our lives just for your revenge against Raden?” said Gemintang, who still does not believe there is a man who can obsess such hatred. “You thought I wasn't worthy of Raden, but you married me. You gave me your family name, took me to live in your mansion. I don't understand.”
“You're easily persuaded, my dear. I know that from your background. I can make a dream come true that you can never have. Home and big name family is a tough bait you can refuse, isn't it? Even though the house and the family name belong to the lover that you miss so much. Actually, I have to thank you for making things easy. Your pretty face, interesting to look at, makes people sure a rotten old man like me can be fascinated by you. Well, Star, thank you, you made things easy.”
The star turned in shame. It is used in the most shameful way. The Gemintang was not only angry at Thunder but he also blamed himself. If only it wasn't too ambitious. If, if, if…
Highlight Thunder seemed to sparkle, aimed at the two of them. “How does it feel to live under one roof? Tortured? This week has been the most fun, seeing you both squirm. You think I don't know, how nice it is to see you guys trying to hide it, see you two trying to not look at each other and distance yourself.”
Thunder's eyes were fixed on Raden. “You're starting to want him back, aren't you, my son? You can barely hold back your passion, can you? Have you ever imagined the Star in bed with me and what we were doing there?”
The star turned around, wrathful and humiliated. “Stop, Thunder!”
“Look at him, my son. Her body is beautiful, isn't it?” thunder said.
“Shut!” shouted Raden.
“Female perfect. Every centimeter is very smooth, very female.”
“Don't talk like that about her, asshole!”
Thunder laughed mockingly. “ Have you ever thought about how it feels to kiss her? Hugged it? Her clothes off? Fuck her? You ever miss your father's wife, my son?”
“Oh, God!” With a faint crumbling feeling, the Gemintang ran out of the room.
Thunder laughed when he saw the Starlings leave.
“You bastard!” maki Raden to his father in a quiet, deadly voice.
“I am indeed a bastard.” With great difficulty Thunder tried to get up and support his body with his elbows. “I will be grilled in the fires of hell, but I enjoy every second of it because your life is more tormented in this world. Ever since you were born, you've always made trouble with me.”
“Because you're a jerk, you killed my mother,” Raden shouted.
“Your mother is a weak woman, who is not against me. But you always challenged me. You always challenge me. I can't stand the look in your eyes looking at me with hateful eyes. The more you age, the more you torture me. You took away my conscience and made me a human being with a heart.”
His skinny index finger again trembled directed at Raden. “You can no longer have that woman now, Raden." Thunder paused for a moment, then continued, “Because I already had it first. You remember that. Starry wife!”
