
Kaysan POV.
I walked along the river to calm my mind. I found an empty bench that focused my attention on the good memories with Rinjani. When we spend time together, we spend ice cream together.
I was too nervous to sit still. Instead of me going home to pack up, I prefer to reflect on my mistakes.
In my long life, there have certainly been opportunities to run, hide, and cover. I felt helpless in my situation and continuing to fight against it was exhausting.
Our life here started off with fun, but if I finally came home with a wound for Rinjani it would be unfair. I've put a lot of wounds in his mind, which he covers with his behavior. But, is there anyone who can stand the complexities that seem to follow the life of my household and Rinjani.
Instead of my thoughts improving, I was further confused by the chaotic feeling raging in my chest. I worry about which step I should choose. Being honest means Rinjani is getting hurt, or hiding it so that everything is fine. I'm beaver. Did I have to cover up last night when I staggered and ended up in Anne's arms. He peeked at my cheek, before he finally filled my body with distress.
I arrived home when it was dark.
"Just come home, Kay?" ask the father who is cleaning up the dirty tools.
"Hmmm..." I'm lazy to argue or respond to your questions.
"Where's keeenan? Why hasn't he come home yet?"
"I only met Keenan at night, sir. Then he went to see his friends."
"Are you okay, Kay? Your face is a mess." said the father.
"Better you rest or if not immediately pack to return to the land of Java. We'll be back in a week."
I went into the room. exhaled a long breath before there was any strength to deal with something that was annoying to me. My affair with Anne will not be far-fetched, until I truly affirm that she will never be able to have a place in my heart. Now or later!!!
The following days, I completed my last assignment at school and took care of the sale of the house to a property sales agent. I'm gonna sell the memories I've been through here with the house that's gonna belong to someone else. Later, if there was a time for me to return to Australia - again, me and my little family would occupy new homes and new memories.
I didn't take any commission from yesterday's race win. I gave all the benefits to the school. After the meeting with the teachers was over. And, farewells to Jonathan, Lucas, and Edward, leaving a negative impression, I punched them one by one. "Damn you all." The three sports teachers laughed.
"Cemen you, Bro." deplored Lucas. He laughed a little.
Jonathan and Edward patted both of my shoulders, "If there's free time, we'll come to you and ask for the cute girls you talk about so much."
"Fight my wife before I serve you sweet girls."
Their laughter exploded, "Thank you for giving us new knowledge about your family and your culture. Be careful and see your wife again." I smiled, hugged them one by one and said goodbye.
This is my last day at school. I was overwhelmed as students thronged the theater room to say goodbye. A lot of gifts I got from my protege's family. Including flights to Java using private jet aircraft. I can use this luck to quickly arrive to the land of Java.
"Thankyou very much for coming, Mr. Kay. We love you." Cheers of students waving their hands. There was a cry that accompanied my departure. I'm proud to have been part of this school and to have won a landslide victory over the culture I introduced to them.
I drove out of the school parking lot. Leaving behind the students who were still waving their hands. My goal now is home. Since this morning, I have been telling Mr. Laura and Keenan to collect all the items to be brought to Java.
While driving, my mind guessed where Anne was. He's been avoiding me ever since. I thought that if he still approached me under the guise of a bastard son, I had prepared the right torment to destroy his future. He begged for mercy and stayed away from me.
Upon arrival at home, Father and Laura approached me.
"What time are we leaving, Kay?" ask Father.
"Fastly, if you're ready. Laura and Keen have something to talk about."
Laura and Keenan nodded.
Under a shady tree, in the back garden. I looked at Laura and Keenan in turn.
"You will stay with me, in the main house with your father and mother." Laura and Keenan threw one another a glance.
Laura smiled, "It's okay, Kay. Relax, we don't want to trouble you. But if that's your wish and good for us in the future. What can be done, Keenan needs an adaptation anyway." Laura looked at Keenan, "Your sisters will help her."
I nodded, then stood up.
"Kay, can you talk to me, can you two?"
"Yes, Laura."
"Keen, it looks like Sheila's brother has arrived. Spend your time with Sheila, she'll definitely lose you." Sheila, who Keenan calls her.
"What's up, Laura?" ask me after Keenan leaves.
"Custom call me, mama!"
I smiled, "I'm sorry, ma... I'm not used to it yet, I'd rather call it Mother."
"As far as you. The important thing is don't call me 'Laura', it's not polite." - Laura.
"Yes, Mother." I chuckled a little afterwards.
"Not funny, Kay!" lura exclaimed, she brushed my shoulder off. It is true that Rinjani's stepmother is indeed the same as a child.
"What's up, Mother. Tell me." I asked sincerely, though I honestly held back a laugh.
"Kay, what if my arrival actually makes the situation even more complicated. What if people associate my status with tribal and racial differences?" Laura looked at me, asking for an idea that calmed her down.
I smiled, "You're old, Laura. You shouldn't be as restless as a teenager going through puberty."
"Seriously, Kay!" Laura hit me on the shoulder. "Once again you call me Laura, your secret and Anne I reveal to Rinjani!" hatch Laura. He smiled triumphantly.
"One thing I used to say to you and Keenan. Adaptation does require adjustment, and it must be hard for you and Keenan. But believe me, no one dared to harass me except Ayahanda. Just obey the rules, it could save itself from his punishment." I chuckled small.
"Really, your face sucks Laura. You were as scared as Rinjani was when I first walked into my life. The hardest adaptation is not about the inability to live it, it's just that the fears come pouring down endlessly, to make decisions like gambling. Many games can be profitable and detrimental which consequently will turn on itself."
"The problem isn't that, Kay. I'm an outsider who suddenly came together with your in-laws who in fact besan a King. That's scary."
I laughed, "That's it, mama. Tomorrow Mother will help you learn about my culture and all its frills, and you can also help Mother make cakes and others. It's up to you guys, just don't make a mess in the palace and the main house by revealing my secret in front of Rinjani." I pacified Laura, as well as threatening her. I'm determined to hide the secret of Anne's kiss scandal. For my life and Rinjani to go as they were. Without any new problems disrupting the harmony of my household.
"Kay, did you let me open a bakery shop there?"
"See tomorrow. Now, it's good to join the family inside the house. Sheila and her husband will miss you."
"Come, Anne..."
"What else is with him?" Suddenly, my brain boils when I talk about it.
"She was afraid to see you because she had kissed you that night."
"I was helpless then, if I knew. Anne I rolled up and made her regret doing that profanity" I said, trying not to sound ridiculous to Laura.
"you mean? You're gonna roll him over in bed?"
I'm losing patience. Tired of hearing the barrage of excuses Anne was avoiding me. I don't care anyway. My Melbourne business is coming to an end tonight. Tomorrow morning, I'm already flying towards the house, my room to pour out all sorts of feelings.
Home is not a place, home is a feeling. [Vishnu Hardana Quote ]
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