Pluviophiles

Section 13

"Via's tired, you want to rest, pa" I reasoned.

"Alright, good night," Papa left with a slow sigh.

I went to the balcony of the room, breathing the night air. I don't agree papa married again, why?

Although from birth I never felt the affection of my mother but, my mother was my first and last angel.

Also because I'm afraid, if Lorenza is being bad to me. I'm afraid to misinterpret that affection.

Am I being selfish? don't I see it from Papa's point of view? right, papa must have been lonely all along. I was too, deserted at all times.

but still I refuse and my decision will not change.

"Via," Samar faintly I heard a voice calling to me.

I looked down, it turned out that Brother Sad was standing looking at me.

"What's wrong there?" I'm yelling.

Sad did not answer, instead pointing upwards. I reflexively looked up. Ah, it turns out that tonight the sky shows a lot of stars. I smile. Look at it with admiration.

"Thank you, Brother Sad," My guman. When I looked down, Brother Sad was gone. I'd better take a break now.

***

08.00

When I came down the stairs, Papa was tidy. But papa was wearing casual clothes, not a suit.

"Is papa on holiday today? it's still Saturday, right?" I asked.

papa's face looked confused "Papa take a day off."

"Why leave?" I'm approaching Papa.

"Via forgot? today we walk the same road with Lorenza. Come on through the shower," Papa stroked my hair and went to the dining room.

Oh, true. I forget. But today I'm going to Daylon's. How'this?

"Floating Market, Lembang. Maybe until later tonight," said Papa and then sat in the dining chair.

I bowed in lethargy, I didn't have to come. I'm not interested in Lorenza either. Right, why do I know Lorenza? this road is just a formality.

"Via's not coming with Pa," I said slowly.

Papa looked at "What's Via?"

"Via's not coming" I said a little louder.

Papa put down his spoon and looked at me

" Via, Lorenza wants to get to know you" Papa said softly.

"Via doesn't want to know Lorenza," I looked at papa seriously.

Papa was surprised "Via won't?" Ask Papa.

"Yes, Via won't," I prepared to step into the room.

"Give Lorenza a chance Via!" I didn't think Papa was yelling. I looked back and Papa was already standing from his chair.

"Let Lorenza know you, if there's Lorenza you have a friend to tell a story about" Papa approached me with a red face.

"Via's used to it, isn't it? Why did Papa bother to find Via Mama? looking for a friend to tell a story?" I said.

"Papa needs it, Papa has found Papa's happiness. Even to the point of taking a leave of absence, just for Lorenza," I really took out what was in my heart.

"Every Via asks Papa to take a day off, to make time for Via. What does papa obey? Even on Sundays, can you? No don't you? why would Papa bother like that? Papa's there for Via that's enough." I cried and ran out of the dining room.

Papa was silent. Surprised at my attitude. I got out of control today.

"Sorry Pa," My guman.

"Non Via" said Bibi. The aunt who was standing at the kitchen door was worried about me. Brother Sad who was standing next to Aunt sighed softly.

I did not answer and went straight up the stairs to the room.