Loving my Friend's Father

Baby is not Named

Four years later.

After distancing himself from everyone who knew him. Mita now steps back on her feet in the town where she grew up. There were different things at the moment compared to when he left this city. He used to go alone with his grandmother. At this time there was a little girl with him. Ramdani Salsa. Mita named her little daughter after her beautiful name. Willy's last name is on the back of the princess. And that is exactly what it is. Salsa is the fruit of love from Mita and Willy. Salsa deserves that name behind her name.

Four years ago, Azriel offered to become the father of Salsa. Mita refused the offer. Mita chose to give birth to her baby without Willy or anyone but her grandmother. Mita also had to sacrifice her mind to continue her education. After finding out she was pregnant. Mita focuses her life on giving birth and raising her baby. For daily needs, Mita relies on the money given by Willy first and opens a wholesale of groceries in the village of the grandmother.

For four years. Mita becomes a more mature and independent woman. Salsa is his happiness. He never let his daughter grieve or lack something. And the goal is to return to this city. It was also for the sake of the beloved princess. Salsa is over three years old. Salsa often asked about her father if a friend of hers was carried by their father. Salsa is basically a wise boy. He often said the word father. Mita was surprised to hear that. Mita also realizes that her daughter unwittingly needs a father's affection as well.

On the advice of my grandmother. Mita decides to bring Salsa and Willy together. Mita realized she must not be selfish. He doesn't want Billy's events to repeat themselves to Salsa. Maybe Salsa doesn't understand it at the moment. But Mita felt she should not ignore the meaning of a father for the development of a child. Mita also realized. Maybe Willy's not his match. But Salsa deserves the affection of a father. And the story of the neighbor's son who was born from an illegal relationship that is often ridiculed for not having a father. Mita also often saw the child crying and lazy to go to school because it got the nickname illegitimate child. Mita doesn't want that to happen to Salsa. Neighborly experiences and on the advice of her grandmother make Mita feel very confident to bring Salsa with Willy.

Mita has resigned. If it was because of this, Willy would be furious with her. Mita also realizes that taking Salsa away from Willy is a big mistake.

And here they are now. Three different women of that generation were in the house that Willy gave first. For four years. Only Rudi lives alone in this house. Rudi did not intend to seek a replacement for his second wife who ran away. He feels alone even though Mita repeatedly advised to find a replacement for his mother. Rudi's traumatized. Her happiness is only the daughter of faces and grandchildren who are often visited once a month to Ratmi's grandmother's village.

"This is grandpa's granddaughter. Grandfather who holds me," Rudi said to Salsa who was still at home sitting on her mother's thigh. The little boy complied and sat on the lap of the grandfather.

"Grandfather, Alsa wants to meet father," Salsa said after sitting on her grandfather's lap. Very eloquent pronunciation, no slurred one bit. The boy was already fluent in speech.

"Yes. Good donk then," replied Rudi while pinching his grandson's nose slowly. Thereafter. He looked at Mita. All this time. Mita turned a deaf ear and didn't want to hear anything about Willy. But today, through Salsa. Rudi knows the purpose of Mita and her daughter's arrival.

"That's so Mita," asked Rudi. Mita nodded. Rudi took a deep breath. Many things about Willy that Rudi never told Mita. Mita never asked her father anything about Willy. Even Mita blocked all her social media and never even opened social media for four years. That's how much I want to forget Willy. But Salsa made that wish void. In the end Mita must be reunited by Willy even with the status of an ex.

"After I thought. I can't hide Salsa much longer. I'm afraid Salsa's growth is disrupted because it's confused there's no father figure beside her like any other child."

"Good then. Salsa deserves the love of her father. The decision you made was right, son. When do you want to bring them together?. asked Rudi.

Mita took a deep breath. His father's questions became a burden on his mind. That was what he thought during the trip to the city. To bring Salsa directly to meet with Willy was definitely impossible. Mita is afraid that Willy's reaction to a sudden encounter with Salsa will result in something bad. Willy was angry anyway. That's what Mita avoids from directly bringing Salsa to Willy's house. He wanted to slowly bring them together. Or you can pass Alda first. But Mita is not sure either. Alda must be disappointed because of this.

"I'm confused too. I don't know where to start."

"I'm confused about Mita. Take it to Willy's house. Get business," said Ratmi's grandmother who had been silent. As simple as that Ratmi's grandmother thought.His face that showed fatigue is clearly visible. Ratmi's grandmother never complained about Salsa. She was actually old enough to travel far but for Salsa's sake. Grandma Ratmi was willing to do all this. Accompany Mita to bring Salsa and Willy together.

"Not now mom. Willy is still grieving" replied Rudi. He also doesn't know what to tell about Willy's life in the past year. Seeing Salsa. Rudi also feels guilty for being willing to keep quiet about Mita's pregnancy. Salsa is three years old. Rudi still faithfully keeps a secret about the existence of Salsa. That was Mita's request. Rudi could do nothing. Although he considered the problem of Willy and Mita can actually be solved well without divorce. Rudi handed over the decision to Mita.

"Who died dad?" mita asked in surprise. His guess is one of his in-laws.

"Keyla," replied Rudi quietly. Mita was surprised. She didn't expect Keyla to die so soon. Mita felt a deep sadness. Keyla's kindness and gentleness instantly flashed through his mind. Mita also immediately remembered Alda his best friend. Mita guessed that Alda must be very sad right now. Mita wants to meet her best friend as soon as possible. He wanted to comfort Alda.

"Keyla died from childbirth one week ago" Rudi continued. Mita was surprised. His mind had guessed that Willy and Keyla had finally come to terms. But he doesn't hate it if it happens. This was what she wanted and that was why she insisted on asking for a divorce and hiding her pregnancy.

"Did Aunt Keyla and Willy refer you earlier?" ask Mita to confirm her guess. After four new years this time he asked about Willy.

"They've only been married for a few months. But destiny says something else. Keyla is dead and is leaving a newborn baby" Rudi said sadly. He could feel the sadness of Willy being left for dead by his wife. Rudi has experienced it. So Rudi knew what it felt like.

"I'm planning on going to Willy's house right now, Dad. For a while, Salsa didn't need to meet with om Willy just yet. Let's look at the situation. I'm afraid Salsa's arrival makes Willy even more guilty" said Mita. Rudi and Ratmi's grandmother agreed with what Mita said.

After that conversation. Mita's getting ready for Willy's house. With an online taxi, Mita is now standing at the gate of Willy's house. The security guard still recognized himself and opened the gate. After expressing his intention. The security guard immediately invited Mita to enter the house.

Mita felt her heart beating fast. Return to the ex-husband's house to convey deep condolences. Arriving at the door. Mita first neutralized her heartbeat. Mita put her hands on her own chest because of the tight heartbeat that can not be compromised. Until he finally said his greetings with a trembling voice.

"Mita, come here, son. Grandma misses you," call Grandma Bunga. Mita had stopped. He stepped his feet nervously closer to the two old men. Mita was relieved. When he stretched out his hand to shake. Neither the flower grandmother nor Jhon's grandfather welcomed the hand warmly.

"I am deeply saddened by the passing of Aunt Keyla. I just found out today," Mita said after sitting across from Grandma. Look at that week old baby.

"Thank you son" replied Grandma Flower briefly. Grandpa Jhon looked pensive.

"Male or female?"

"Loves boy."

"May I carry my mother?" ask Mita heart. Grandma Bunga nodded. Mita took the baby out of Grandma's hand. He was sad to see the baby. His heart felt tight to imagine that the baby did not feel the affection of a mother. The baby's face, which is similar to Keyla and Willy's, makes Mita think of Keyla. Keyla is a good woman according to him. Tears did not trickle considering how Keyla struggle to live alone estranged from her husband and daughter who was still a baby at that time. Now he again leaves a baby at the age can still be counted fingers.

"I think he's going to drink some milk" Mita said after seeing the baby wake up. Grandma called the baby sitter and asked the baby sitter to make milk for the baby.

"What's her name, Grandma?" ask Mita.

"There is no Mita yet. Willy was still so late in his grief that he didn't think of a baby for his own baby" Bunga's grandmother said sadly. Mita flinched and felt her heart beating again. Last time after talking to the grandmother and holding the nameless baby. The heart rate is normal. But after hearing Willy's name. His heart was not able to compromise.

"That's Mita's sister" said the grandmother as the baby sitter stood next to her. Mita was busy neutralizing her heartbeat so she did not realize that the baby sitter was already standing there. Mita slightly embarrassedly extended her hand to take the milk.

"From the way you held the baby and gave him milk. You seem to have gotten used to taking care of the baby" said grandfather Jhon arrived. Mita was surprised. He did not realize his movements were noticed by his former father-in-law. From then on, Jhon's grandfather was silent. Mita simply smiled in response to the remark. He could have told me about Salsa. According to Mita. Willy's entitled first.

"Alda where's grandma?" ask Mita. The intention of his heart to ask about the ex-husband but his mouth just mention the name Alda.

"Alda and Billy are going to his mother's grave. While Willy was still at home pensive in the room," replied the grandmother. His question about Alda was answered also with the wish of his knowledge about Willy. Mita just nodded. I don't know why she wanted to meet Willy after hearing about her ex-husband's circumstances. But Mita held back. There's no way she's going into her ex-husband's room. He wished Willy was down this time as well. But until Mita almost an hour sitting in the living room. The face he wanted to see did not appear. Alda is not coming back either. As guest. Mita has felt like she's been at the ex's house too long.

"How's Billy doing, Grandma?.

Finally Mita found the question so that there was a reason to linger in the house for a long time. The tail of his eyes was always monitoring the situation of the stairs. He hopes Willy gets down from there soon.

"Billy's totally cured, son. But that was. Billy again felt a deep sadness when he just felt the complete affection of both parents," replied the grandmother again. That answer made Mita's heart look like it was sliced. He knows why Keyla's back in town. It was all for Billy. And because I don't want to be like Billy either. Mita must return to the city to meet Salsa with her father.

But hope is not as easy as turning a hand. Salsa had to be delayed first to meet her father. The condition of the ex-husband who is still bad left by his wife for a long time hinders Salsa from feeling his father's affection.

"You are very suitable to be a mother, son," praised Bunga's grandmother when she saw Mita was very painstaking in taking care of the nameless baby. Starting from giving milk and just replacing diapers that are full.

"Readers can't be too full. Salsa was like that. The fussy salsa turned out to be due to both blisters and reddish-colored thighs" Mita said. He unknowingly told her his experience of Salsa.

"Who's Salsa?.

Mita was surprised to hear Grandma's question. He only realized that he had mentioned the name of his daughter who was none other than the grandson of both parents who were in front of him.

"Miss. How long is Alda long to be home?" ask Mita to divert grandma's questions. He couldn't bear to lie about Salsa. Mita chose to ask something else instead of answering grandmother's questions.

"You are a few minutes apart from their departure" replied the grandmother. Mita was relieved. Grandma did not urge Mita to answer questions about Salsa.