Stephanotist

22 — Chances?

During therapy, Vernon is often reminded of his bad behavior in the past. Starting from making a friend battered to forcing Kezia to obey all her will. Vernon always feels uneasy when Kezia's shadow haunts his mind.

Vernon recalled when he forcibly snatched Kezia's chastity without thinking about the woman's feelings. Although they were husband and wife, Vernon should not have done so by force.

Vernon furrowed his forehead many times as he felt his hands stiffen after seeing Kezia's arm turn blue as Vernon often gripped the tiny arm to be forcefully pulled into the room.

But the words of someone made him immediately aware and opened his eyes with a breath of gasping. Vernon turned his head and found Petra and Hendrik in his room.

"I told you not to bother him first. He still needs rest. Basic, damn it." said Hendrik then hit Petra on the head with the wallet that became the car key ring.

"Hey!" exclaiming Petra was about to reply Hendrik, his brother.

Vernon groaned after he managed to get up and sit on the back of the mattress. Petra and Hendrik were on the spot. This was the first time they had seen Vernon seem chaotic and weak. Because usually Vernon is the saneest among the brothers.

Vernon's eyes looked at Petra and Hendrik blankly. "Why are you here? You want to mock me?" asked Vernon sarcastically.

Petra pleaded, it turns out that Vernon was the same even though he was not in good health. "Look, he could talk like that. The sign is, we are not disruptive but driven out despite good intentions" Petra said.

Vernon turned his lazy eyeball in response to Petra's words. Hendrik held back a laugh.

"Relax.perhaps the effect of the drug." said Hendrik casually and put the fruits on Vernon's nightstand.

Vernon saw Hendrik's luggage. As if knowing with Vernon's gaze, Hendrik again said, "This fruit will not kill you. We do not inject drugs. Take it easy, brother." Hendrik glanced at Petra who was increasingly condemning Vernon's irritating nature.

"I never thought about it. And, thank you." said Vernon briefly.

Hendrik. He thought the same thing as Petra. Vernon remains the same no matter what the circumstances. Equally - equally annoying and excessive. I love to offend someone openly.

"You're better? How are you?" asked Hendrik and sat down on the chair next to Vernon's bed.

"good. But everyone is overreacting. I shouldn't have stayed here. At the very least, making Petra a target during shooting practice is better" Vernon said with bars.

Petra widened her eyes and throbbed. B***** this must be taught so that his mouth is not always spicy when speaking.

"You're the stupid one. Cih, just dodging can't how to paralyze the enemy." Petra sneered.

"They.." Hendrik warns Petra not to be provoked because of Vernon's words.

"You told me to focus on one enemy. Where do I know that b*****n damned it attacked me."

Petra did not respond to Vernon's words or their debate would never end. Petra and Vernon are always arguing in one room. They can never get along. And only get along when faced with the same enemy.

But they always help each other. Because they are the same - equally strong.

Then the three of them seemed to be talking about something. Vernon seemed to grin after hearing the thing he had been waiting for a long time ago. Petra was also pleased when Hendrik said that their enemy had fallen in the hands of the right man.

Neither Petra nor Vernon needed to dirty their hands to catch the man. Because their enemy got into a trap by itself.

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Clayton D - Company Office

Mr. Clayton saw his besan go in with a woman holding a baby. Mr. Riwijaya is in Mr. Clayton with Kezia and Excelo.

Mr. Clayton got up and greeted them. One of the bodyguards came out to make drinks and buy snacks.

"Rivijaya..Kezia.." Mr. Clayton gave a warm smile and received Kezia's helping hand to salim with her in-laws.

Mr. Clayton gently stroked Excelo's hair that was still in Kezia's sling.

"How are you?" ask Mr. Rivijaya after they sat on the sofa.

"I'm good. As you can see."

Mr. Clayton nodded in response. For a few minutes they were silent. Bodyguard came in and brought drinks and snacks.

"What would you like your father-in-law to talk about? Does Kezia have anything to do with the company's problems?" ask Kezia. The woman secures Excelo's position in her lap.

Mr. Riwijaya put on a smile seeing Kezia's innocence. Mr. Clayton shook his head slowly giving a smile.

"No. It has nothing to do with the company." explains Mr. Clayton's.

Kezia narrowed his eyes. "Then?"

"We want to talk about your relationship with Vernon." Mr. Riwijaya brought a cup of tea to drink it a little. Relieves dryness in his throat.

Kezia fell silent and chose to distract. He picked up a small biscuit with a soft texture and gave it to Excelo.

Mr. Clayton sighed before saying - a word. "Vernon urged me to take you home. He regretted his actions. Amanda, the doctor who handled Vernon's psychic problems told her to meet you." explained Mr. Clayton made Kezia stunned.

The woman saw Mr. Clayton was a little incredulous. Kezia shut his mouth tightly. Not wanting to respond to Vernon's problems or the man's wishes. I don't know, Kezia still hasn't been able to see Vernon. He has not been able to accept all the facts that lie ahead of him.

"Kezia can't yet" Kezia said softly.

Mr. Riwijaya gave Mr code. Clayton's. The middle-aged man was indeed opposed at first. But after thinking everything through maturely. Mr. Riwijaya handed over all the decisions in Kezia's hands.

Mr. Clayton can't force Kezia back. His son-in-law will not be easy to forget all Vernon's deeds.

"Alright, papa's not forcing." Mr. Clayton forced a smile so that Kezia would not be offended by the request he had just said.

Kezia feels a little guilty and delays to say something when Excelo whines to ask Mr. Clayton's holding her.

Instantly the atmosphere slightly melted away due to the extremely adorable baby Kezia. Kezia hands Excelo over to his grandfather. The baby looked happy and let out endless babbling.

"Grand Pa's.. Pa.. Grand.. Pa.."

"Grand Pa here baby." Mr. Clayton kisses Excelo's puffed cheeks in a fit of anxiety. "That's my granddaughter's smart. Who taught you?"

Excelo laughed and touched Mr.'s mustache. Clayton was curious.

"Excelo often calls me when asking for something. Maybe that goes for you too" said Mr. Rivijaya.

"of course. Don't forget, I'm his grandfather too." Mr. Clayton cradled Excelo a little hard because of his aging body.

Kezia smiled at the interaction between his father-in-law and Excelo. Heart warms. Then came the thought that from earlier haunted his brain. Before Kezia gave birth to something she immediately revealed it. Despite the doubts, Kezia did.

"Vernon can meet me after I do a concert. If he wants to." said Kezia suddenly.

Mr. Clayton froze on the spot and turned his back to look at his daughter-in-law with an unconvinced look. While Mr. Riwijaya choked on her tea which started to cool.

If it wasn't for age, maybe Mr. Clayton thought his ears were misheard. But Kezia assured him of the decision he made.

"He wants! He'll want to! Otherwise I'll kick him to the north pole!" exclaim Mr. Clayton was happy.

Excelo laughed at his grandfather's cute expression. While Mr. Riwijaya coughed and tried to finish the tea to relieve the cough.

Kezia only chuckled a little and set the decision he made. He must be sure. If God alone always forgives His people, why can't he? Kezia gives Vernon a chance to change. After receiving all the explanations, Mr. Clayton about everything Vernon's been through since the Interowen attack. Kezia has to look at the positive side he hears.

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