Taint

Athreya's Burden

Between the clanking of the spoon clashing against the plate, Kaivan looked at his parents with anxious expectation. There was little to say, but it was difficult to suppress doubts. Kaivan repeatedly glanced at the circular clockwork in his hand, almost nearing the number seven. Soon his father will leave for the office, even with him, must go to the photo shoot.

"Pa!" call Kaivan after finishing the last mouthful. This time, he and his family were having breakfast together.

"Yes, Kai." Darren looked over and looked at his son.

"Actually ... I have something to say to Papa" Kaivan said.

"What's? Just say!" answer Darren.

Kaivan did not immediately reply, only looking down and staring at his fingers busy playing the spoon. He kept silent, even until Reyvan and Athreya looked at him.

"Kai!" call Darren.

"Papa's right, this profession is less promising to find a mate. Sometimes ... I feel pessimistic if I remember Luna's position. He's a director, very smart and agile, his salary is a lot. I'm far below him, Pa," complained Kaivan.

"Then?" Darren could not understand Kaivan's intentions.

"I wasn't able to work that way, my brain was lame and it didn't get there. But .. I also want to have a business. Become a leader and have subordinates." Kaivan looked up and looked at his father. "Pa, I want to open a restaurant. But ... I'm still a layman, so .. later must be a lot of trouble Papa. Besides, I also have no capital. Can Papa borrow me first? Later ... I'll return it slowly," he continued.

Now, change the silent Darren. The capital to build a restaurant is not small, while Kaivan's ability, honestly, is still in doubt. In addition, Darren also wants to hear the opinion of Reyvan and Athreya. She did not want her children to consider her favoritism and unfairness.

"You're serious about Luna? You've been thinking about a more distant relationship, Kai?" Kirana's voice broke the silence.

"Yes, Mother, I really love her. I want to be the person he is, to have confidence when asking for it" Kaivan replied.

Kaivan was open about Luna. He does not want any drama 'love blocked parental blessing', that's why it has introduced Luna even though the new relationship runs one month. Luckily, Darren and Kirana are not difficult people. They do not interfere in the affairs of romance, whichever the choice of their child, they will approve, as long as there is no different belief. Evidently they received Luna well even though the girl was not hijab. According to Kirana, Kaivan can give advice when he is legally a priest.

"Are you sure of your plan, Kai? Not to grant wishes, but ... Papa is busy too. Looks like Papa doesn't have much time to help," Darren said.

"Are you serious? You agree Papa lent the capital to Kai?" ask Darren.

"Why not? I'm just going along with you, Pa." Reyvan smiles. "If I say yes, Pa, it's better not to borrow, but just a capital. Brother Kai is the son of Papa, time must be as calculated as that," he continued.

"You___" Darren hung up his sentence just like that, not finding the right word to speak.

"Is Papa thinking of us?" Reyvan asked while pointing at Athreya.

Darren nodded softly, "Papa is afraid there is a dispute between you guys."

"Pa, we're all family. Brother Kai is my brother, I promise that will never happen. Whatever the capital for the restaurant will be, I won't take issue with it. I'm sure Reya thinks so too. Right, right, Reya?" Reyvan looked at Athreya.

"I-iya, Brother. Th-yes, Pa." Athreya was a little nervous. Not because of the capital for Kaivan, but because of his own problems.

"Thank you Reyvan, Reya, I'm so lucky to have you guys" Kaivan said.

"It should be, brother. We are all family, obliged to embrace each other and help. What's the point of quarreling, let alone about possessions. After all, treasures can be sought, while brothers are second to none. As much as we do, the blood relationship will never be severed. So, isn't it better to keep the relationship harmonious?" answer Reyvan.

"Rubber, agree with Reyvan." Athreya chimed in after his mind calmed down a little.

"All right! Since everyone agrees, Papa will give the capital to Kaivan." Darren's words were warmly welcomed by Reyvan, Kaivan, and Kirana.

While Athreya, she looked back at her family with nanar. The rays of happiness they emit, as if infiltrating and slicing the recesses of the heart.

"My family is the most harmonious family. We love each other in any situation. But ... would this still be the case, if they knew what I was doing out there? O Allah, how can I correct all this, and at the end of my guilt I cannot" Athreya said, biting his lips.

Seriate...