Mystery of Small Shoes

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After the meeting, Rizal felt he had a reason to meet with Sarah and Fabio often. Despite often getting rejected, Rizal went ahead and gave various reasons to be able to meet them It makes Sarah feel uncomfortable and unpleasant for Rudi. Although Rudi did not mind it, Sarah did not feel like Fabio was too close to Rizal.

"Mas, that's the father of Bio. ngajakin only met," complained Sarah.

"It's okay, he's Bio's father" replied Rudi.

"I don't like him being close to Fabio. I'm scared."

"Fear why? He's his father, there's no way he's hurting his own son."

"That's not what I mean. I'm afraid he'll take Fabio away from me" Sarah said.

"Don't worry, until whenever Bio will be with us. I will fight it in any way. Until whenever Bio remains our son." Rudi tried to calm Rudi down.

"I'm scared, Mom. I fear. I'm afraid he's taking the Bio. I don't want Bio to get away from us" Sarah cried.

"Yes, I get it. You're the calm one, huh? If you are calm, we can think clearly. Trust me, Bio will be with us forever." Rudi continued to convince Sarah.

Sarah wiped her tears. He realized that what Rudi said was true. He should be calm and think more clearly. Although the possibility is there, but if the steps taken are right, then everything will be fine.

"Don't think too much. Rizal is Bio's father. So he has a right to himself, but he can't take it from your side, from ours. If you just go or play, it doesn't matter. Although still a child, I think Bio has also been able to choose with whom he feels comfortable "Rudi gave an explanation to Sarah.

Rudi kept Sarah calm. He did not want Sarah to constantly think about things that should not be thought too deeply and make him sad or sick.

Sarah felt comfortable when she was near Rudi. Everything feels easier when you are with him. The burden that he usually carried himself, now he could share with Rudi.

***

That day Rizal came up with a wide variety of gifts for Fabio. It was Sarah's rented house. Sarah opened the door for him. Rizal looked at the door with a sweet smile. The smile that once made Sarah fall in love.

"West. Assalamualaikum says. Can I see Bio?" abugn.

Sarah looked at him for a moment.

"Fabio's sleeping again? Next time Bio doesn't sleep" Sarah said flatly.

"May I kiss her while she sleeps. I miss it once. Just a moment!" pinta Rizal's.

"He had just gone to sleep, afraid he would wake up. Poor he needs rest" Sarah refused.

"After a while, Sar. I miss my son, "pinta Rizal again.

Sarah lets Rizal in and shows him where Fabio is sleeping. Rizal seemed to pay attention to the condition of the house occupied by the people he loved so much. Simple house with potluck furniture. Rizal was sad to see that. Especially when looking at a bed that he thinks is not worth sleeping with the son of a Rizal who is a successful entrepreneur.

There are only a few toys and storybooks as well as learning tools.

"Have you lived here a long time?" ask Sarah Rizal.

"It's only been a few months" replied Sarah.

Rizal approached Fabio, then hugged and kissed him. He stared at the face of his son who had always been present in his dreams. The head of Fabio was softly stroked.

"Papa.." muttered Fabio with his eyes closed.

"Yes, Honey. It's dad. Dad's here. I'll always take care of Bio" whispered Rizal.

Fabio was still asleep, as if undisturbed by Tizal's presence. Rizal placed all the toys and parcels he was carrying next to the sleeping Fabio. Once again Rizal kissed Fabio and stroked his head.

Rizal got up from his seat and looked at Sarah, making Sarah wrong.

"It's over?" ask Sarah to Rizal who seems not to want to get out of his room.

Rizal nodded, then moved his legs after turning to Fabio who was still asleep.

"Sar, can we talk to you for a second?" ask Rizal.

Sarah did not answer, but she followed Rizal's steps.

"Sarah, can Bio stay with me?" rizal asked which made Sarah very surprised.

"What do you mean, Mom? You want to take Bio from me?" ask Sarah fiercely

"No, that's not what I meant. I'm..."

"Obviously you said you wanted Bio to stay with you. I'll never allow it!" sarah cut off Rizal's conversation.

"No, Sar. That's not what I meant. I just..."

"That's it, I can guess what you want. Now please leave this house!" sarah said with emotion. Without realizing it, she shed her tears.

"Yes, fine. Good. I'm gonna go. But you don't get angry, do you? Don't cry, honey. I don't want to see you sad and shed another tear because of me. I'll go, but you have to promise, don't be sad anymore. Yea?" Rizal wanted to wipe away Sarah's tears, but Sarah shook her hand.

Rizal took a deep breath. She was well aware that Sarah still could not forgive her. Rizal could not say anything more, he stepped out of Sarah's house.

"Assalamualaikum" he said before leaving the house.

After Rizal's departure, Sarah cried. What he had feared was about to happen. Sarah is increasingly convinced that Rizal will take Fabio away from her. Sarah was sobbing, she didn't want to lose Fabio. He must soon find a way out to keep Fabio away from Rizal.

Sarah packed all of Fabio's clothes and his clothes. For a while he had to leave the city to avoid Rizal. The most important thing he thought was to stay away from Rizal as far as possible.

After finishing packing all the items he would carry, Sarah woke up Fabio's son who was still asleep.

"Son, Honey. Bio, wake up, son. Let's go" he whispered softly as he shook Fabio's body.

Fabio opened his eyes slightly, then rubbed his eyes.

"Still sleepy, Ma.." whined Fabio

"Yes, you can continue sleeping in the car. Yea? Now Bio wakes up first. We're going. Put on the jacket, will you?" said Sarah.

"Where are we going, Ma? Wanna take a walk, huh? Is papa picking you up?" asked Fabio curiously.

"We go alone. Then come on" replied Sarah.

"We're going to the orphanage again, huh Ma? Papa said papa wants to play with Bio's friends at the parlor."

Sarah didn't answer Fabio's question. He took his cell phone and called someone.

"Where are you, sir? Is it far away?" ask Sarah.

"Don't be long, sir? I'm in this hurry again" Sarah said again, then she put her phone in her bag.