Next Bed

End of Happiness

A Few Months Later

"Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you!"

The boisterous sound of applause echoed in a spacious room specially designed with a children's cartoon theme for the birthday event of Arlo. Arlo clapped his hands while observing everyone in the room singing to him. At this time Arlo's age increased to six years, that means Arlo is growing bigger.

Not many were invited, just Arlo's schoolmate. It was calculated before. Daniel did not want the atmosphere to be noisy because many journalists will cover it later. Daniel just wants this atmosphere to be happy and peaceful.

Daniel has revealed to the public that he already has a son. Although there was some confusing news about the sudden news of the child from Daniel to the public, but the issue disappeared itself according to the day that passed.

Regarding Raka, yes, Daniel gave the man a chance. Surely not too much, considering that the man also took part in Alin's heartache first. Daniel helps Raka's business go bankrupt, but the company is still under Daniel's supervision.

Regarding Angela and Warda, the two women received the appropriate punishment for their actions. They were both entangled in a layered chapter that made their sentences grow longer in prison.

It seems like this is the end of Daniel's efforts so far. It turned out that the result of his one night stand with Alin at that time was not a mistake. But the process of him finding his heart is really destined for him.

"Arlo, let's blow out the candles" Alin said, teaching his son.

Arlo proudly blew his birthday candle. The sound of boisterous claps came from the people when the fire in the candle was extinguished. The next process, the cake is cut and Arlo gives the first piece to Alin.

"First Cake for Mommy. Because for the past five years, mommy has always taken care of Arlo. Thank you, Mom." Arlo handed me the cake.

Alin was moved by the words of his son. He then kissed Arlo's puffed cheek, then received the cake given.

"Second cut for Daddy, because all this time Daddy loves me and is always there when I'm sad."

Daniel smiled at a glance, then received the cake while saying thank you.

"The third cut I gave to Grandma Sasi, because it's the same as me and always make me a cake," Arlo said with a chuckle.

Sasi accepted it sincerely, then hugged the child as a sign of affection.

"Next cut ..." Arlo looked at Pras who seemed to just be silent there. "For Grandpa."

Pras. Staring at the little boy's hand who gave the piece of cake to him. The coldness of his gaze made Arlo afraid to see her.

"Pa," said Daniel.

"I thank grandfather for taking care of daddy so good. Honey is just like me. Same with mommy. Grandpa doesn't love me yet, but it's okay. I promise to be a better grandson" Arlo said.

Sasi was full of hearing it. Then he looked at Pras who was still silent.

"Pras, what are you waiting for?" whispered the middle-aged woman.

Arlo timidly handed the cake to Pras. He was cursing, for fear of seeing Pras' expression. However, until a few seconds nothing happened other than Arlo's hand being light because the cake given had already been taken.

Pras accepts. Then without warning stroked Arlo's head which made the boy round.

"Grandfather rubbed my head?" ask Arlo enthusiastically. "Mom, grandpa rub my head!"

Alin just smiled while stroking his son's shoulder.

"Grandfather rubbed my head, Mom. Does that mean I'm a good grandson? Mommy said if you want to be loved grandfather must be a good grandson first, now it's good, yes, Mom?" Arlo stared excitedly.

Alin looked back, until he was moved by the boy's words. Alin leaned his head on Daniel's shoulder as it was not strong with Arlo's expression.

Daniel who saw that soon took over.

"Yes, Arlo's Daddy's son is a good boy! Good boy," praise Daniel.

"Yeah!" Arlo cheerful.

"That means now I can play with Grandpa? Can I watch television with Grandpa? Does Grandpa want to read me a fairy tale before going to bed?" ask Arlo enthusiastically to Arlo.

Long Pras watched, until a few minutes later he smiled a little. Then he nodded in agreement.

"Yey! Finally" said Arlo.

Daniel nodded to observe his son. He rubbed Arlo's shoulder.

"After cutting the cake, there is a game to be held. Arlo wants to play with friends?"

"You, Dad!"

"All right, now let's get to her place!"

Daniel takes Arlo to a small, pre-prepared gaming venue. Do not forget to prepare the MC to launch the event. Joyful laughter and joy adorn this birthday.

Daniel approached Alin. The woman immediately gasped when she saw her husband approaching. Alin closed his body, resting his head on Daniel's shoulder.

"Look, Arlo is so happy" said Daniel.

Alin nodded. "It doesn't feel like the kid is getting any bigger now. I thought I just gave birth to her yesterday."

Daniel looked over, then grabbed the woman's hand. "I'm sorry, the day you bet on our son's life, I'm not by your side."

"It's not your fault, I also decided to go and separate Arlo with you. If only I'd been honest, maybe the first time Arlo saw was your face, his father's face."

"I understand your fear. I-i understand. So, let me make up for your five years of solitude and make your next years your happiness." Daniel stared with a sincere smile on his lips.

Alin returned the smile was no less wide. She hugged the body of the man who was her husband. Finally, after a long time of struggle, full of ups and downs, today he found his true happiness.

"It looks like I'm interrupting your romantic moments, yeah," said someone. Who else if not Vano. The difference is that he is not alone now. There was already a woman next to him as her lover.

"Ck, I don't really understand the situation!" hardik Daniel's.

"Now you're getting brave, huh, Van?" Daniel pulled the corner of his lips staring at Vano.

Vano chuckled in reply.

"Oh, yes, I'm very pleased with the news of your engagement. Unexpectedly, yes, you who are always noisy will eventually become a legitimate couple" Alin said.

Nola on Vano's side just chuckled. "Alin, don't talk about it anymore. I'm not serious about this guy."

"What?" Vano didn't listen.

"Ah, he said he loved you very much, Vano," Alin continued.

"Hiss, what kind of talk is that." Nola.

"You guys are secretly in touch, huh? I don't see you guys going out together or going on dates anywhere, uh, but I'm getting word of getting engaged. Don't you guys backstreet?" accuse Daniel.

Vano scratched the nape that was not itchy. "That's .. only I feel weird with him. So, I proposed to her."

"So you proposed to me because I'm weird?" search Nola.

"I mean weird and interesting so," chimpanzee Vano searched safely. "I was stunned at first sight."

Nola poked her lips. Laughs from Daniel and Alin.

"Thank you for coming this afternoon. You can eat anything as much as you can" Daniel said.

"Then we'll excuse us."

"Daa, Alin," said Nola and followed Vano to one of the drinking tables.

Daniel grabbed Alin by the shoulder and looked at the woman.

"I've booked a ticket to London. We can leave tonight."

"Hmm? Why suddenly?" Alin raised his eyebrows.

"A birthday surprise for Arlo, he said he wanted to go to London again to meet his friend. That's why I granted. All of us ...." Daniel raised his eyebrows. And Alin understands the code.

"Apaan, anyway."

"Well, how about we have a daughter? Let's even get a pair. Arlo will look like me, and then our daughter will look like you. Funny, right?"

Alin covered his ears. "I didn't hear. I didn't hear."

"Yang," whined Daniel.

Alin did not pay attention. Then he turned to get closer to Arlo who was mingling with children. Daniel saw it, and came closer.

"Eh, Mom," Arlo said.

"Seru?" ask Alin.

"Gow!"

"You want something more exciting?"

"What?"

"Next night we go to London, you can see your friend again."

"Mommy didn't lie? Yay, finally get there again!" Arlo cheerful.

"Darling, Arlo, let's take a picture. There you guys make mementos," asked Daniel to point to one of the photo spots.

Alin took Arlo by the hand and they were posting themselves to take pictures. Arlo in the middle while his parents flank him. In one shot, the little family photo was obtained.

"Arlo is very happy, finally Arlo has a mommy and daddy who love Arlo" said Arlo.

"Mommy loves Arlo too."

"Daddy too" said Daniel.

The little family smiled at each other, hugging sincerely and embracing each other. Their happiness is already in the peak phase where they feel a sense of security from everything that is in the way. Being a whole family despite having to fall awake through it.

And now, there would only be a sense of happiness that welcomed the three of them.

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Tamatir.. .

I can finally write this story until it's finished.

Thank you to readers who still want to wait for this story even though sometimes the ups like to ngaret.

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