Regrets After the Farewell

Chapters 37.

"Salman, where are you? I heard he said you're back in Jakarta. Is that true?"

"mmm... Just for a while. If my job's done, I'll go."

"Why should I go? Weren't-"

"Sorry Alex, I'm busy. Next time we'll hook up,"

"Salman, I'm serious, please don't turn it off first! There's something important I want to tell you, it's about someone's life. I'm waiting at the Exco tonight, I don't want to know as busy as you are."

"But, Alex. I-"

"Nothing but-but, I'll wait for you to come. Don't you regret missing this opportunity!"

After saying that, Alex turned off their phone connection unilaterally. Salman just kept silent while staring at the screen of his phone which was already silent with many questions arising in his mind.

What does Alex mean? Whose life did he say? What does this have to do with Salman?

Does this have anything to do with Safia? Does Safia still recur frequently?

No, no, this doesn't feel possible. Now that Safia already had everything, she could definitely deal with the illness she was suffering from.

Lagian Safia seemed fine when she met him yesterday. Safia doesn't look like a sick person, so what does Alex mean?

In the afternoon, Salman returned home after finishing his first day as a mechanic.

It was quite tiring indeed, but Salman had to go through it vigorously. He had nothing more to survive than to take this chance.

At about eight p.m., Salman left the house in a hurry. He wondered what Alex had said on the phone. He must know what happened after he died.

Arriving in front of the bar that Alex said, Salman parked his motorbike in front of the building. He stepped in and wildly searched for the whereabouts of his friend.

Suddenly a barmaid came up to him and bowed his back saluting. Who does not know Salman who was once an influential person in the city. Although it has been seven years, Salman is still very well known.

Then the waiter escorted Salman to the VIP room Alex had booked for the two of them. The man deliberately booked a special place so that he could freely talk to Salman, he did not want any interference coming from other visitors.

Upon arrival in the room, the servant opened the door and invited Salman to enter, after which he left the two of them.

"Finally you came too, I thought"

"There's no need to make small talk, I don't have much time" Salman said as he sat in front of Alex.

The two looked awkward after a long time without seeing each other. Alex laughed out loud as Salman appeared much older than usual.

No more good looks that have been the pride of Salman, he just looks like a layman who does not have any power.

"During your absence turns out a lot has changed for you. Did your breakup with Safia frustrate you?"

"No, I'm fine. Tell me what you want to say before I change my mind!"

"Hm... I understand, therefore please listen to me carefully!"

Alex grabbed a glass filled with drinks that were located on the table. After sipping the drink, Alex stared fixedly at Salman who just remained silent without touching his drink.

Since separating from Safia, Salman has never again touched a drink that smells of alcohol. His life is more organized and healthier than ever.

"Safia is nobody to me anymore. Ever since our status was declared separate, I have no right to interfere in his affairs. I-"

"Haha..."

Alex suddenly laughed out loud as he sipped his drink back. "You're wrong, your relationship is not over until now. There's another life that needs you both so badly."

At once Salman frowned hearing Alex's words. "What do you mean?"

Then Alex told me everything that happened after Salman's departure seven years ago.

Alex also says that he likes Safia and is already trying to get her heart. But his efforts were not fruitful at all, Safia only looked at him as a friend, nothing more.

Alex then reveals the truth to his best friend. After Salman's disappearance, Safia was found to contain flesh and blood. She also explains how Safia's psychic condition after learning of her pregnancy.

Safia was not okay at the time, there was a lot of suffering and pain that she had to endure while struggling on her own in those difficult times.

Safia is a strong woman. She managed to give birth to her son despite having to risk her life.

Safia had even been asked to abort the fetus for her safety, but Safia refused because she wanted to give birth to the baby.

No matter how sick and tormented she was, Safia did not want to kill her baby, the only treasure she had after losing the man who was still in her heart.

Yes, even though the two have separated, but Safia's love for Salman is not shrunk in the least. Safia does not want to open her heart to other men, she believes one day Salman will return. In fact, Salman did return after years of disappearing from his life.

"There is Saka among you, look at him, he is your son, your flesh and blood. Right now you're the boy's only hope. He's not gonna last much longer, he's very bad, he needs a spinal cord donor from you."

Duars...

It felt like being struck by lightning in the middle of the day, Salman's heart was pumped so fast that his entire body felt crumbling, sick and painful. His legs suddenly shook after hearing all of Alex's explanations.

Without saying a word, Salman quickly rose from his seat. He also left Alex while running in a hurry.

Without feeling, Salman's tears fell along with the disappointment and regret of the stupidity he had done.

He never thought it this far. If he knew that Safia was already covered in flesh and blood, he would not have made such a big decision.

What's he been doing? Why would he be able to take action so far?

The son?

He had a son that he was completely unaware of. What kind of father is he?

The more Salman remembers all of Alex's explanations, the more torn his heart and feelings become.

How could Safia face this alone? Why didn't Safia tell him this from the beginning?

After riding the motorbike and starting the engine, Salman spurred the metic vehicle at high speed. She could not wait any longer, she had to meet Safia and her son immediately.

He will make up for all the mistakes he has made in the past. He was even willing to give his life so that the son could recover from the illness.

There is nothing more Salman can do to atone for sins of the past. He just wants to be a useful dad, not a loser like he did before.