Next Bed

Slightly Deceived Raka

"Master, it's time" Vano said whispering to Daniel.

Daniel looked at the watch attached to his hand. It was nine in the morning and it meant that he had to rush to Arlo's school to see his son in the race. He stood up from his chair and looked at his client.

"I still have business, and for other things ask my assistant" Daniel said.

"Good, sir."

"Van, where's the car key? I'm gonna drive myself, and I'm gonna take my schedule off for the next two hours."

Vano nodded, then handed the car keys to his superior. Daniel who got it then rushed and to go to the parking lot and darted towards the school Arlo.

After fifteen minutes, Daniel arrives at Arlo's school. He split the crowd and walked in search of an empty chair for him to sit on. In this room there are so many children, and Daniel just hopes he can see his son perform.

"Next member, Arlo Eza Maheswara!"

The reader's voice diverted Daniel's attention.

A little boy in neat clothes came up the stage, Daniel clapped his hands proudly. Really, when his son became the center there Daniel felt that there was a star aura surrounding him.

Arlo started with a warm-up. Then his fingers began to press the notes on the piano so that it makes a similar sound. The little boy looks good at performing a song, until the one who hears it comes late in the tone.

About five minutes later, the show was over. Accompanied by boisterous applause from the audience and Daniel there. Daniel stood up to give appreciation for the appearance of his son.

Arlo saluted the audience. Then down the stage with a smile that did not escape his lips. He sat back in his chair, watching the other friends who showed their talent.

About thirty minutes, the stage activity had already made it to the last event. Arlo prays in his heart, may he be the winner in this race. He wanted to prove that he could.

"The winner of the talent show in order to develop children's creativity is ..."

Arlo closed his eyes. He was so scared when the announcement.

"Arlo Eza Maheswara! For Arlo, let's go on stage!"

Arlo widens his eyes. He really did not believe what he heard. Confidently, he stood up and began to go up on stage while accompanied by Alin behind him.

Arlo received the trophy, then held it tightly. Alin who was next to him then kissed his son's cheek because he felt proud. Followed by the boy's loud hug.

"I won, Mom!" said Arlo.

"Smart son of Mommy," replied Alin while stroking his son's head.

"Daddy's son too, dong," said Daniel who has now also gone up on stage.

The presence of Daniel in this event, immediately made the uproar of the people who were there. How not, successful business people who are often talked about in the mass media, are now attending small events like this. There were even people talking about Daniel.

"Daddy?" Arlo was shocked, the article said his mother, his father was busy.

"Sorry to be late" Daniel said, crouching in front of Arlo.

"Ahhh, Daddy! Arlo thought Daddy wasn't coming." Arlo hugged Daniel tightly.

"Come, dong. When his son appeared his father did not come." Daniel smiled. "Smart son of Daddy. So champion."

"This is what I dedicate to Daddy and Mommy. Thank you, because of you I can be like this. Thank you for taking care of me and loving me all this time. I love you guys" said Arlo sincerely.

Alin and Daniel embrace their child tightly. Kiss and love him. The warmth of the small family was enough to make the person who saw it feel emotionally strong.

"Arlo's great! Develop your talent again, so that you can become a successful person!" say one of the teachers.

"Thank you, Master." Arlo smiled broadly.

Now they are in the car. Arlo was in the back seat watching the trophy.

"My first party" Arlo murmured. "It's a pity that Daddy missed, so couldn't see my stage."

"Daddy look, man, just now. Daddy's in the middle row. It won't be visible from the front" Daniel replied.

"really? Why didn't you tell me that you came? Well, when I want to introduce Daddy to my friends so as not to be ridiculed again" said Arlo.

"Can surprise." Daniel chimed. "Often ridiculed, huh?"

"It used to be a lot, he said I didn't have a father. I told you they had a father, but they didn't believe me and asked for proof. Just look if they find out that Daddy's my dad, they'll be dumbfounded." Arlo explains the length and width.

Daniel looked carefully. Indeed, since marriage he has never confided about his son. Surely the media knows only marriage that has not produced children.

"Now there's Daddy, happy right?" timpal Alin's.

"Happy!" Arlo girang's. "Thank you, yeah, Dad. Daddy is busy, but willing to take the time to go to Arlo's school. Arlo dear Daddy!"

"Honey Arlo too" replied Daniel, looking back.

"Dear Mommy didn't?" Alin.

"Darling, dong. Dear everyone!" Arlo stood up and kissed both cheeks of his parents.

"Jeez, Arlo. You can fall later. Careful." Alin.

"Where are you going now? Going home? Or eat first?" bargain Daniel.

"Eat. Arlo's hungry. That stage made Arlo's stomach rumble." The little boy stroked his stomach with pursed lips.

"Okay, we'll go to the restaurant first."

"There's no more work?" ask Daniel Alin.

"I've already told Vano to resign my schedule in the next two hours. So, there's still time" Daniel said.

Alin nodded. Daniel starts the engine and heads to a nearby restaurant.

In between driving, his phone rang. Daniel receives the call and connects the phone to a small device attached to the ear.

"Yes, Van? What's the problem?"

"Mr Raka agreed with our plan, sir. He made a sudden appointment and wanted to meet you."

"good. Accept invitation. Set the time and place. I'll be there soon" replied Daniel, who immediately turned off the connection. However, he could clearly feel a sense of happiness on his lips.

"Why?" alin asked who was confused by Daniel's expression.

"Raka has managed to get into a trap. It's only Angela's turn and your stepmother's turn to accept the reward" Daniel said.

"What traps?" Alin's confused.

"The point is I'm going to get him to bend his knees because of his mistake. Now her fate is in my hands, so inevitably she must obey me" replied Daniel.

Alin nodded in understanding. "Alright, do as you plan. I can't wait to see them suffer."

"Of course, hon. It will come that day too. And I'll make sure you give me my own room to laugh at their suffering."

Alin smiled curiously. He could not wait for that day. If anyone judges that he is evil, Alin thinks it is not comparable to what he experienced first.