MY FOSTER SON

Merlinda's Warning

Irene just smiled and embraced her best friend. He understands the nature of Jojo, and he will also understand the condition of his friend.

"Well, I'll forgive me. But on one condition," said Irene. He put on a sullen face, pretending to be annoyed at his best friend.

Irene took out a photo from inside her bag. Apparently, he kept a photo of Keenan and admitted that he greatly admired the man.

"You can take this to Ken Caessa, ask me to sign it" Irene asked. With pleasure, Jojo snatched the photo and saved it.

"I can ask for a hundred autographs, don't worry. You can sell my foster son's autograph if you need to," joked Jojo with a laugh. She was grateful that Irene understood her.

"You're going to be a famous man, a star. Act like a star. It's okay if one or two people don't like you, they're just jealous. You can achieve your goals," said Irene giving advice.

After all, he was happy if Jojo was happy. As a friend, he supported Jojo's decision.

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Jojo came home from college at one o'clock in the afternoon. Because lately he just came to the campus for thesis guidance and discussed with some friends.

While coming out of campus, someone suddenly called and asked him to meet right then and there. Jojo undoes his intention to go home, he immediately goes to the cafe where the person is waiting.

Jojo orders an ojek online through the app, the girl waits by the side of the road. From a distance, Kylan who had just passed by recognized Jojo and intended to approach. Unfortunately, Jojo was seen in a hurry and climbed into the back seat of a motorcycle.

Kylan found it strange that the motorbike Jojo was riding on was not walking towards the road of their home.

"Where is he?" inner Kylan. Out of curiosity, he decides to follow where Jojo is going.

Seven kilometers from the Jojo campus, the girl asked the driver to stop at a famous outdoor-themed cafe. Kylan's curiosity became more and more because he knew Jojo as a frugal figure.

"What's he doing here?"

Kylan decides to park his car after Jojo walks into the cafe. After making sure Jojo does not know his whereabouts, Kylan enters in a black hoodie jacket and complete with sunglasses like being trailing a girlfriend who is visiting an affair.

As he entered, Kylan circulated his gaze. In fact, he saw Jojo meet a middle-aged woman whom he knew very well. Curious about his nanny's intentions, Kylan approaches without Jojo's knowledge. The man sat on the bench that was right behind the girl.

"Every night, you came to the opening ceremony of Anyelir's booth, Madam?" ask Jojo.

"Yes, you saw me."

"Why not congratulate them. They must all be happy that you came, Madam" Jojo said with a smile. Merlinda doesn't usually ask her to meet. The middle-aged woman more often asked about her children by phone.

"No, they won't be happy, Jo. You know that," replied Merlinda with a bitter smile.

Kylan kept silent and listened intently to the conversation of the two people behind him. The man orders the drink in sign language, worried that Jojo will recognize his voice.

"Jojo, I see, you're getting closer to my four children, including Keenan. Do you have a special relationship?" ask Merlinda.

"Thank God then." Merlinda seemed to sigh in relief. Likewise with Jojo, he suddenly felt uncomfortable when the middle-aged woman asked about such a thing.

"Keenan is in its heyday. You know, the fight to get to this point wasn't easy. I hope you will never have any relationship, because it will have a huge impact on its popularity" Merlinda said.

"I know myself very well, Madam. I'm just a lowly person, certainly would never be a match for someone like your children. They are amazing" Jojo replied.

Under the table, the two girls' hands squeezed each other. He did not intend to have a special relationship with Keenan, but the sentence, sounded more than a warning.

Behind Jojo, Kylan began to feel sultry with every sentence Merlinda had thrown for Jojo. The man understood the meaning of his mother's words. But Merlinda should not interfere anymore about their lives.

"You have to realize that you're just a maid. I don't know why they can make you a model Carnation. What would people think out there if Keenan turned out to be in close contact with a maid."

"If you have feelings for her, please throw it away. And if Keenan likes you, then you have to get out of that house to avoid him. Your togetherness is like destroying my son's future. This applies not only to Keenan, but also to Kalingga and Kylan" Merlinda continued.

The words of the middle-aged woman were spoken softly but with great emphasis. The social difference between Jojo and his four foster children is an outline that stretches. Jojo closed his eyes, realizing that he was not supposed to be between Keenan and his three brothers.

"Please think carefully. You have to realize who you are" said Merlinda, wiping Jojo's arm.

"That's enough!" kylan muttered. He stood up and turned around while opening the glasses and hoodie he was wearing.

Merlinda and Jojo were shocked. Both of them sat stiff as if they had just been caught off guard.

"Enough, Ma. Enough of you to insult Jojo that low. What right does Mama have to rule our lives? Huh!" exclaim Kylan. His patience was very limited and he did not want to let Merlinda continue to say things that cornered his nanny.

"Kylan, Mama didn't mean ...."

"meaning what? Mama obviously insulted Jojo. Do you think a maid does not deserve to be with an artist, do you? What distinguishes it?" kylan.

"Kylan, she's your mama. Don't talk rude!" jojo Sentak. Kylan even ignored the girl.

"Ma, what if I complain to Brother Keenan. You obviously know he's not gonna like you and hate you even more" Kylan continued.

"Kylan, I'm sorry, Mama, honey." Merlinda pleaded, trying to grab her son's hand. But Kylan kept avoiding.

"Stop meddling in our affairs!" kylan. The highlight of the male's eyes really did not show any taste to the woman who had given birth to him.

"Let's go home!" take Kylan. The man grabbed Jojo's arm.

"Take me off, Kylan!" reject Jojo. He tried to resist, but his strength was not comparable to the man next to him.

"Back home!" kylan once again. This time his face was full of anger. Not caring for Merlinda who was pecking with tears in her eyes, Kylan forcefully pulled Jojo and helped the girl carry her tote bag.

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