Nindy (Hijabers Norak Conqueror of the Heart)

69. The Cruel Father

A story of the past, carving out a history that might become our story in the future. A missed childhood replaces adulthood where satiety feeds on the acids and salts of life, forming a rewarding experience that nothing can replace.

For a moment they looked at each other, without a word being said. Awkwardness surrounds shackling nervousness because their communication is directly monitored by someone who has excessive jealousy.

Yang Pou Han crossed paths, observing Nindy and Adnan who were never speaking. He behaves like a security who is tasked with guarding valuables, preparing to hit or scold anyone he thinks violates the rules.

"Hi, why are you quiet. Don't you want to talk to my wife about something? Don't make him wait!" Yang Pou Han said impatiently.

Adnan, clumsily scratched the back of his head that felt itchy for no reason. He smiled indistinctly, confused as to where to start the conversation. However, Nindy seems to be more in control of the situation.

"Thank you, Adnan. We don't know each other. We've never met before, but you want to help me get there. I owe you a lot."

"I'm .. glad to be able to help. I was happy to know I had a family. Even though I have never lived in flaws, still I am still confused by my origins. Who is my father, because Mama never showed me who my father and mother really are."

Nindy nodded, her gaze softened as she looked at the sense of relief on Adnan's face. He can understand all of that. He was the same, all his life had to harbor curiosity about the figure of Dad, but he was afraid to ask him, and did not even know who to ask, and did not even know who, his mother died while he was still in elementary school.

"I used to miss and want to know Dad, but after meeting him, I was grateful not to know him. Adnan, I don't want to see him again. He doesn't want us at all. If he wants us, of course he will not run away from responsibility by abandoning Mother and her children. Especially when Mom died, she had no intention of picking me up at all. At that time, I needed a father figure who could protect me."

Adnan looked nodded. "I understand how you feel. It seems like the hardships we go through have an important meaning in our lives. At least, God keeps us away from humans like that." Adnan said with a faint smile adorning his lips.

Just as Adnan finished his words, Yang Pou Han spoke up. Interjected by what Adnan and Nindy discussed.

"Akmal Arrayan is said to be very ill. When he was looking for you at that time, not because he wanted to make amends, but he needed your pure blood to be donated to him. He doesn't know if you have a twin brother. If he finds out, maybe, ...." Yang Pou Han turned his previous gaze towards Nindy turning to Adnan. "you will also look for her until you can."

The new reality shocked Nindy. If previously Nindy still felt a little pity for the old man when he kicked him out of the house, but not now.

He feels played. The feeling of a child who previously felt wanted by the father, turned out to be just a ruse because it was aiming for something else.

His heart ached, realizing that there was the blood of the inhuman man flowing within him. Even the old man had the heart to sacrifice the people around him just for his sake.

"I .. didn't expect that. I ... don't know. Why would he do that to me, if I was his son?"

Nindy closed her eyes, feeling heart and mind tightness. The complete figure of the Father who since childhood he dreamed of split up, into small pieces of worthless debris.

Her tears were shed, along with a broken heart. Doesn't that mean he was so confident for the old man?

The man should no longer have to show up, leaving Dad's figure a mystery to Nindy. But, all has happened. Nindy knew everything. Yes, everything was clear, and Nindy had to accept it all with a big heart.

Yang Pou Han sat on the side of Nindy's bed, bowing his body, hugging that skinny body. He tried to calm his wife down, letting Nindy spill all the rage and disappointment as well. Feelings of heartache due to abandonment since in the womb, coupled with sought only when it is needed. But Nindy was grateful. When all was uncovered, she had Yang Pou Han, the husband who always accompanied her and gave her support.

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