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“How, have you investigated it? did he really go there?”

“True, Mistress. He bought a flight ticket tonight!”

“Good, he should have done it earlier. In that case, I don't need to do any other dirty things.”

“True, Mistress. But it seems like there is a problem!”

“What do you mean?”

“It seems, He found out that we were the cause of the accident!”

“Then, what should we do? Should we get rid of it again?”

“No, Mistress, it's too risky.”

While passing through Mother's workroom, I accidentally heard the conversation. I was so surprised, I don't know if what you're doing has gone that far. I must stop Mother, if she does not hear me. So I had to tell Dad, because that was the only way he would stop.

Mr. Min came out of the room, he did not see me because when the door shifted a little I immediately hid. I don't know, if Mr. Min is one of the people working with Mommy to do other personal things. What worries me is that Mr. Min is also working with Dad, and Dad doesn't seem to be suspicious of him at all.

I was walking back and forth in my room, I was busy thinking about what was going on, and what was I supposed to do? How should I stop Mother? it's so hard for me to think alone. Plus Diego who actually chose to leave. He should be here, protecting Dad and helping me stop Mommy. I know our relationship is not good, but even though Mother is still her mother as well.

Mother opened the door of my room, and looked at me with a confused look. Mother came up to me and asked, “is there something that makes me worry” I just kept silent not answering. Mother will be angry if I tell you what I heard earlier. So I'm not going to say strange things, which makes him suspicious. I'll wait a little longer, and see how far he'll go. I told Mommy if I wanted to rest, so Mommy left me alone and left me alone.

Dad came home from the office a little later than usual, and like the days before Dad just looked at me. Mother is waiting for the table to eat. Yes, although we were not close enough, but we never missed a meal together, only occasionally I had breakfast alone, when Dad and Mommy were busy with their business and could not go home.

“How in the office? is there a problem, so it makes you late?!” ask Mommy shortly after Dad joined the dinner table.

“You are really curious! Didn't you send someone to watch over me? He didn't tell you?” said Dad with a little insinuation in my opinion.

“Already! I was not wanting to argue,” said Mother then passed without finishing her meal, I saw Dad was ordinary, and not bothered by it.

“Eat, we are already like this!” father said to me and looking at me at a glance, I just nodded in response to Father's words.

“How's your school? You're not bored of continuing to learn?” father asked, this is the first time he has spoken to me for longer.

“I will continue to learn, and, do my best!” my spoken. I feel good today, I feel like my life is going normally.

“Come out occasionally, the youngster should enjoy his youth!” this time, I looked at Dad. He seems sincere about saying that. I don't know, but I think Dad's a little different than usual. But that's it, as long as it's a positive thing isn't it okay?

Dad doesn't like me very much, but he didn't do anything bad to me and Mommy. Finished breakfast Dad immediately rushed back to the room, I tried to hold Dad. I want to be able to do something for him. I mean, I want to say he should be careful of Mr. Min, his office secretary.

“Dad knows, what you want to say, don't worry!” dad patted me on the shoulder, and he glanced at me smiling. And then it passed.

\*\*\*

The school holidays are starting, soon we will take the final exam. And soon to enter the world of college. Diego's been gone for a year and I'm gonna hear he's coming home for a vacation.

They said they would send me there too, and continue my education there. I refused, but Dad said Diego was there.

So I don't have to worry about anything. Because Diego will help me. That's what Dad said, Mommy seems to be against it. But don't do anything, if you've made up your mind.

I was now preparing to meet Evlin, I invited him to meet up to talk to her about something. Honestly, I still like it a lot. Evlin, however, did not want that. He's still waiting for Diego, I know Diego's departure changed a lot for him. Especially her attitude, she now had more and more limited her relationship with others.

I got to the park, and now I'm waiting for him. I still remember when I asked her to meet here, even though she was with Diego now. But I knew his heart to me, before he knew that Diego was the man he'd been waiting for all this time. I found out it was from Rara. Rara used to be close to Diego, just like me. Or even closer to Diego. But since Diego left and didn't give any news. Rara has not spoken to him since.

Rara once said that her friend was liking someone. I used to not understand, and not respond to it too much. Now I just found out that the friend he was talking about was Evlin. When he said that, I used to have no idea who he was talking about and not respond to him that much. Funny thing is, I feel hurt now.

Evlin came and approached me immediately. She always looks beautiful. Just like today, that time. I liked it, always. Even though I knew, I would never be with him, even if Diego was gone.

I don't know what she's feeling, but maybe, what people are saying is true, that first love can never be replaced.

I'm like that, I can't replace Diego. I admit, I envy him, I even hoped that Diego would find someone else there, I hope Evlin was dumped. But, even though he's gone, I still can't replace him. I still can't be an option.

“Bal, Lo why the hell? Dismaying from earlier,” he said surprised me, I realized instantly. When he called me again.

“Hah? Yes, sorry,” I said a bit confused, she looked at me in wonder with an adorable expression. You should have chosen me, Lin. It's not him who won't come back.

“Lo why didn't I meet?” ask again.

“Ah, that, anu—” I said was cut off, because I was so doubtful whether I would tell Diego to come back or not.

“What the hell is Bal! not so obvious!” he said annoyed, I just grinned at the confusion of what to say.

“I just, want to meet,” said I chose to lie. Yeah, just for once. Please let me try to reach it.

“Yeah Bal, I'm busy knowing!”

“Well sorry,” I said convincingly, this time he looked at me.

“Judah I came home yah!” said it.

“Why Lin? Lo disappointed. Because it's not Diego who stands here.”

“Apaan sih Bal, I don't like yah, Lo discuss about it!” he said it would pass.

“Can't! Lo see me! Why is he always special? just because of a short meeting that has been a long time,” said I who now speak.

I'll be home soon, but Dad called me and asked me to pick up Diego at the airport. Dad says he can't leave the office. Because there's a problem right now.

Actually I didn't expect him to come home, because I knew I would just get hurt, I wanted to be selfish. But again, he was always lucky and excelled at anything.

I have now arrived at the airport. Different from what I expected, I thought I'd wait for Diego for a while. But it turns out, he had arrived first in appeal to me. He asked me why I was here, I explained that I was here because Dad asked for it, because he now cannot leave his job.

Maybe I was jealous, before I didn't know that Diegolah was the guy Evlin liked. My attitude was normal to her, but this time it was different. There was no hatred before. But now that time has changed her, I feel like her not at all.

You know, I now feel like I don't want to reveal to anyone what you're doing. Evil thoughts, like they're dancing in my mind. I feel as if I agree with Mother to get rid of her.

“Why go home?” ask now.

“Why? Don't you like it!” he looked at me who was busy driving.

“Didn't you like being there!?” I said again, with a cynical tone.

“Wah, looks like you really don't want me to go home!” said again.

“Yes, I don't like!”

We arrived at home with a pretty festive welcome by Father and Mother. Ah, not for us. But for Diego. I don't know why, it makes me feel dislike. I don't like it. I passed into the room, unconcerned about Mother calling me. Just now I entered the room, Mother turned out to catch up with me then.

“Why you? You sick?” ask her with a tone full of worry.

“No, Mother. I want to rest! Can Mommy go.”

“You won't say it?” said again.

“Come on, I'm fine,” I told Mommy.

“Alright, now I'll go!” he said and then passed.

Maybe I don't really have to. I just kept quiet and saw what would happen next. Anyway, if I did, Dad would never admit to me again. Now it all feels so difficult.

Yeah, I don't want to make you mad. Our position is the same. Both have child status, only different values.

I don't know what my fault is? Until they're here not so fond of me. Is it because of Mother? or because Dad did not consider Mother as a wife, except as a bond on paper?

I don't understand why Mother still hangs on to Dad, who obviously doesn't pay much heed to her. I also don't understand, why do you insist on doing things that are clearly wrong?

He should have gone, lived a better life with me. There is everything here, but the most you want, there is no guarantee you will get it.

Like today, I was so stunned when I heard that Dad was going to match me up with the daughter of his business partner. I don't want to, why should I? Why not Diego.

They said it would be good for my future. All eyes looked at me, and asked for my opinion. Including Diego, did he ask Dad for this? Ckkp.

“I don't want to, I have my own choice!” I said breaking the mood, Dad looked at me like he didn't like it. Come on, he doesn't always like me! What am I supposed to be afraid of? While Mommy was looking at me, hinting that I should accept it.

“What Mother does! I don't want to,” I said again staring at them.

“I'm sure, you'll be able to convince your Son!” said Father glanced at Mother.

“Why do you have to force him, he's grown up, I'm sure he has his own choice,” now Diego is speaking, I don't know what he's doing! Does he think I'll thank him.

“Ya, that's right. That woman who came to this house. She's my woman!” I said, now looking at Diego. I saw him stop eating, he seemed disappointed.

“You and Evlin?” ask Mommy, who seems to know what I'm thinking. Looks like Mommy was expecting that.

“You know him?” ask Daddy to Mommy.

“Of course, I know him. I've met him before. He will match Iqbal,” said Mommy and it makes me smile. Not because of anything, but because I saw Diego's face look restrained disappointed.

“Good. But I have to see her, take her home!” dad said and then walked away.

It's not part of my plan, I mean I just

I want to cancel that match. Bring him here? It's like, you deliberately wanted to kill me. I obviously can't, I have to keep him away from Diego.

I can't bring him here. While Diego was now looking at me who was silent, did he know what I was thinking?

“How, you'll take him?” ask Diego, who I think he's clearly insinuating me.

“Of course, don't worry! He likes me so much!” I smiled at him, and went straight to the room without saying anything more. Maybe he was surprised to hear that.

I'm busy thinking about what to do in my room. How am I supposed to get Evlin here without him seeing Diego? I obviously don't want to ask Mother for help. He'll feel like I'm on his side, even though I actually need his help.

Is Diego laughing at me now? Ah, goddamn. Did they do it intentionally? he just got back here, but he's been giving me trouble. I didn't even do anything to make him angry at me.

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