Loving my Friend's Father

The Other Side of Mita

"Billy's asleep."

Keyla flinched with Willy's voice that suddenly sounded from the direction of the door. The door was indeed open so Keyla was unaware of Willy's arrival. Keyla continued to cover Billy who was already asleep. Keyla does not answer Willy's question, because without being answered Willy can certainly see clearly if Billy has fallen asleep.

Willy closed the door slowly and got closer to Billy's bed. Like treating Alda, Willy also stroked Billy's head fondly. Willy very carefully stroked his son's head. He was afraid that his actions would wake Billy up.

"Stay here key, you must be tired of going back and forth like this." This is the second day that Keyla goes back and forth from her house to Willy's. At dawn, Keyla had to be willing to leave at five in order to arrive at Willy's house at half-six. And this morning, when Keyla arrived at this house. Billy's still asleep. And tonight it's ten o'clock Keyla has to go back to her house.

Keyla did not reply, she wanted to leave this house immediately. Seeing Willy close the door, Keyla was a little uncomfortable. Especially since yesterday, Keyla can feel that Willy always steals a glance at him if there is a chance.

"Key, I want to talk" Willy said as he caught Keyla's hand. Just like on the beach, Willy threw Keyla's hand. Keyla did the same. Keyla threw Willy's hand. Willy did not remain silent. Willy pulls Keyla's hand back and forces her to sit on the couch in Billy's room. The touch of the hand actually made Willy want more. She hugged Keyla. But that's not possible just touching the hands. Keyla looked very angry.

"How I redeemed my guilt Key, I'm sorry," Willy said regretfully. Willy dared to look at Keyla in the face. Keyla turned her face. Clearly there was pity in Willy's eyes for his ex-wife.

"Billy recovered and found love. That's enough for Willy. Stop saying sorry. Regretting and apologizing won't change what happened. I have lived my destiny. I used to think I could hide from you forever. But fate says otherwise, Billy being sick like this leaves me helpless and must return to this city. If Billy could be as strong as I am, we might not be back in town forever. Just one wish I'm Willy, please give Billy the best treatment."

Willy looked down and listened to what Keyla said. Willy was sad. The guilt continued to haunt his steps. Sometimes Willy thought if it was in his heart. He knows Keyla very well. They were married at a young age and their marriage was short. But Willy could feel the genuine love and affection of Keyla back then.

"The guilt will continue to haunt my steps and my mind key, if you are willing to accept what I have offered before. Maybe my heart is a little relieved" said Willy slowly. He offered the material in lieu of his guilt. Keyla smiled cynically.

"Don't complicate yourself Willy by thinking about me. I am an ex-wife and have been freed from your responsibilities. And I think you should think about Mita's feelings, even if she's young. He would also be disappointed if you worry too much about me. I don't want to be a thorn in your marriage. I have a daughter, however. I don't want Alda to accept karma from my actions,"

Willy was running out of words to persuade Keyla to accept all her offers. Willy ruffled his hair in frustration.

"Alright, it's up to you Keyla. You seem stubborn. Unlike the Keyla I used to know," Willy was upset. He looked at Keyla sharply. Willy felt his pride fall because he had to persuade Keyla. Keyla was silent and did not care. Keyla got up from her seat and walked towards the door of the room.

"Keyla,"

"Learn to keep your wife Willy feeling. Tonight you meet me without him. If Mita knew this. I'll make sure he's disappointed. You should hug your wife right after work instead of seeing her ex-wife and keep apologizing."

Keyla passed by leaving Willy still sitting on the sofa. Keyla closed the door slowly. Keyla wanted to show her frustration by slamming the door, but Keyla was afraid that Billy would wake up and he could not go home.

Unbeknownst to Keyla, Willy follows his steps toward the garage. From behind the wall Willy observed Keyla's movements in the car until the car came out of the yard of his house. Deep down, Willy felt sorry for his ex-wife.

Willy put his foot back inside the house. Her dim face changed with a smiley face when she saw Mita standing on the base stairs. Willy channeled his love and unfortunately by hugging his wife. Mita chuckles as she slips in Willy's armpits.

"Want me to carry?" asked Willy, he stopped his steps in the third step. Mita shakes her head and pushes Willy's body back up the stairs, while she follows Willy from behind by holding the end of Willy's shirt.

Willy held his head in the mirror. The story of Keyla's life while living in the countryside, makes Willy rethink his ex-wife. Worrying and full of struggle. With the money he has, Willy already knows about Keyla and Billy's life there. Including small businesses that Keyla mentioned the other day. Willy's still pensive. He failed to be a father and husband. What makes Willy not run out of thought is Keyla's cold attitude and seem to hate him. They were inversely matched when they first met after their breakup. Keyla desperately wanted her and even did some contemptuous way to trap her.

Willy pinched his temple. He did not expect that his life would be like this. Willy laments his inaction attitude of quickly searching for Keyla's truth when he first gets out of the house. He swallowed the lie of his father at that moment.

Remembering both his parents. Willy also did not understand why his father could get selfish like that and sacrifice his own child's household. Willy clenched his hand. Hate for both parents reappeared considering Keyla's suffering was mainly due to the child's mental health.

"Om, how long?" ask Mita from the outside. It's been more than half an hour Willy in the bathroom making Mita tired of waiting. Willy surprised. He hasn't done anything in that bathroom other than look in the mirror and remember all the suffering Keyla and Billy had. Also remember the actions of his parents. Willy did not answer. Willy finally cleaned his body.

"Om, I'm already packing our clothes for the honeymoon" said Mita happily after seeing Willy come out of the bathroom. As per Willy's plan, the day after tomorrow they will fly to the Maldives for their honeymoon.

Willy hit his own head. Honeymoon that has been forgotten because of the existence and condition of Billy. Willy smiled and sat down next to Willy. Mita sniffed enjoying the smell of soap from Willy's body. The aroma that has become opium for Mita. Willy laughed and became anxious about Mita's behavior. Willy chuckled and clasped Mita's head on his armpit. Mita also laughed out loud.

"Baby, I'm sorry dear. Looks like for the honeymoon, we postpone it first. I think Billy's health is more important than the honeymoon" Willy replied slowly. She was afraid that this decision would disappoint Mita.

Mita took a deep breath. What Willy feared was true. Disappointment is clearly visible on Mita's face. After getting married and knowing Willy's plans for a honeymoon to the Maldives, Mita can't wait for that time to arrive. Mita pulls her head from Willy's armpits and lies on the bed. Mita pulled out a blanket to cover herself to the chest. The disappointment almost opened Mita to tears. His eyes are already glazed.

Willy massaged his nose. Seeing Mita who was disappointed because her decision made Willy feel guilty. Willy confuses Ke Maldives for a honeymoon or accompanies Billy who will be in treatment starting tomorrow. Seeing Mita disappointed, actually Willy also did not have the heart. But more heartless if he does not accompany Billy who clearly needs him. While the honeymoon, something that can be postponed without harming anything. Money loss was no problem for Willy.

"Baby, I hope you understand. It's outside the plan. If Billy is healed. I promise I'll take you on your honeymoon. Not just the Maldives. You can ask for another country after the Maldives" Willy said, lying down. She pulled the same blanket that Mita had worn to cover her body. Willy was really expecting Mita's work this time.

"Honeymoon is only a week om, Aunt Keyla and Alda can take care of Billy," replied Mita lazily without turning to Willy. Willy slept facing Mita. Just like Mita, Willy was also disappointed with Mita's attitude tonight.

"That's all, baby. You go to the Maldives. With Alda yes!. You're on a full vacation" said Willy, trying to negotiate with Mita. And Willy really hopes Mita is willing with his offer. The desire to accompany Billy for treatment is far more dominating than a honeymoon to the Maldives.

"No om. I just want to go there with my own husband, not with a best friend. Om promised you. I just want to cancel the promise. Shouldn't have to promise, if it ends like this." Not happy. Mita was disappointed to get the offer. He did not want to go with Alda because their friendship was not what it used to be. Now, even though Mita and Alda's communication is smooth. Mita can feel the barrier between herself and Alda. Right or not. Mita felt that Alda deliberately created the barrier between the two of them.

"You know baby, Billy's arrival also arrived. The plan was in place before Billy's arrival. I hope you understand Mita," replied Willy disappointed. He's really confused. Mita insists on honeymoon. Mita will not understand what Willy is feeling right now.

"I don't want to go with Alda anyway" Mita said firmly. He pulled the blanket up to his head. Willy again ruffled his hair in frustration. Persuading Mita was not as easy as persuading Alda. Willy took a deep breath in disappointment at Mita's desire.

"And I will still accompany Billy for treatment," replied Willy no less firmly. He did not expect Mita to be like this. Impressed to force his will. Even Alda has never behaved like this. Willy judged Mita's attitude to be too childish and did not understand the situation.

Willy flicked the blanket over violently. The blanket opened until Mita's head was seen. Willy got off the bed without turning to Mita who was staring in disappointment. Mita's disappointment is not only the honeymoon that was canceled as well because the roughness of Willy revealed the blanket. Willy walked to the balcony of his room. He needed a natural cold air to calm his mind. Keyla's refusal and Mita's demands for a honeymoon make her head feel like it's about to break. It felt like Willy split his body in two. So that it can be brought by Mita for honeymoon and half to accompany Billy to seek treatment in this city.

In the room, Mita peeked out from under her blanket. His eyes followed Willy's steps towards the balcony. He did not intend to go straight to sleep. Mita plans to persuade Willy again. A honeymoon to the Maldives must take place.