The Couple In Love

Episode 53

                                                            

　

Mr. Erlangga looked at Daniel deeply with a smile full of meaning that hid the overflow of his feelings as well as the glass in his eyes. “If Papa sees you now, Papa feels like he sees himself. Papa is also the type of person who cannot refuse and say no to parents. Until one day, after Papa dated Mrs Horison for approximately four years while undergoing our lecture in England, my grandfather suddenly asked Papa to return to Indonesia, but not to home, but not to go home, except to a magnificent hotel in Riau. At first, Papa came home and did not suspect anything. However, as soon as Papa entered that magnificent dining room, Papa felt that something was different. And then Papa was introduced to a girl and her parents were told that we would be betrothed. Papa was quite surprised and surprised, but Papa was only able to nod while smiling assuring.” Mr. Erlangga stopped his words for a moment holding back his tears and guilt. Stuffy. 

“Papa alright?”

“Hmm. Hhhh... Papa did not expect that telling you would make Papa like this even after Madame Horison said everything before you came.”.

 “Papa need not continue it if it makes Pa...”

“What's wrong.. Papa wanted to at least you know.. After the matchmaking that night, Papa returned to England the next day. He picked up Papa with a beautiful smile on his happy face welcoming Papa's arrival at the airport. Thought it was so happy to just look at Papa.. It was very painful. Papa was not even able to say anything about Papa's matchmaking…he trusted Papa too much, he did not suspect anything until the graduation day arrived. He seemed very happy, and Papa wanted to scream and cry because grandfather called that the wedding date had been set and accelerated because the girl's father was very ill… your grandfather said the girl's father was eager to see his son married before he died.he wanted to see his son side by side with a man who would replace him in caring for and taking care of him… until the end Papa did not tell Mrs Horison, Papa knew it would hurt her even if Papa did not say it. But, Papa decided not to tell her until the end because Papa felt Papa did not want to see her sad… But actually Daniel, the reason for not saying it is just an excuse to make Papa feel okay and not so guilty to see him cry in front of Papa… The last time we met before Papa came back to Indonesia to get married was at a crossroads. We were at a different intersection, we stopped walking because the red light was on for pedestrians, he waved with a big smile with his charisma before the vehicles that had stopped started walking… it was there that Papa said goodbye to him without a word.Papa disappeared before he could find Papa. But, over time, Papa realized it… and Papa is very sorry to choose silence..”.

“Papa..”

“You know Daniel…? I made him wait without certainty, without a word without explanation…” Mr. Erlangga's tears drip.

Papa's crying? He did not even use the greeting “papa” in his last sentences.. he must have felt very guilty... “But I think even though Papa hurt him so deeply, he must have felt very guilty, Mrs Horison was able to return to good health a short time later. The proof is that she can give birth to Akira who only has a one-year gap with me. That means not long after Papa gets married he gets married too, right?”

“Ahh, I'm not sure of the problem..The reason he did it. may also be because he didn't want me to feel so guilty about him.”.

“Cannot be! People like Mrs Horison are impossible.”.

“That's him.. People who don't know him would think like that.. But, I've known him for so long... he is like an angel.”.

“So I mean Papa Madam Horison doesn't love her husband?”

“It's not entirely true either. Because of his attitude and nature, also because of his face and charisma, he is much liked by men. But, when he rejected them he did so gently and well, Papa did not know why he accepted Papa who ended up hurting him, there was someone who was very persistent even after knowing we were dating. Yes, she is her husband now, William Horison. She was always by his side under any circumstances after I left, that's what I heard. Therefore, I was actually afraid that he would marry her just out of pity for her.”.

“Hhhh... Papa is too confident! ”

 “You're right.. I was too confident... I heard it myself earlier if he said he loved William...”.

“Wah, Papa looks disappointed...!”.

“Hmm. Disappointed, sad, sorry, but also happy.”.

“Why?”

“I'm disappointed and sorry because she finally loved another man, I'm sad because I feel so guilty about him, and I'm happy because the man she loved was her … I can trust him..”.

“What does Papa mean? Papa looks obviously very jealous so..!”.

“Maybe you're right. But, he was Papa's best friend while studying in England, besides his family also has close family relationships with our family.”.

“Hah, is Papa joking? If he was Papa's best friend he wouldn't have kept chasing after Mrs Horison who at the time was clearly in a relationship with Papa.”

Mr. Erlangga smiled. “What do you think your best friend looks like, Daniel?”

“Entailah, but I think people who keep chasing his best friend's girlfriend is not a good friend.”.

“Papa always wants to laugh if he remembers. She was very honest and told Papa directly if she liked Nina and she said, ‘I won't give up on her just because she is your boyfriend, also don't pity me because I'm your friend, and don't antagonize me just because we both like him! We will compete fairly to win Nina's heart!’ Papa was surprised and laughed at once.See Papa's expression like that he also laughed then suddenly said, ‘ I seriously’. Ah, Papa is grateful that Papa has someone like him.

now..”

“Is that really all that makes Papa happy?”

“Hmm, actually what makes me most happy is the fact that after everything I did to him he still became a very good angel, ‘how can you live this unhappy life after what you did to me?’ he even asked me to promise that I would live my life happily.Hhhh.it was quite sad when I was finally able to hear it from his mouth, but I felt deep in my heart, I was happy… finally I was able to apologize to her and say goodbye properly.”.

“Ahh, so Papa has been unhappy all this time.”.

“Ah, you don't know what it's like to hurt someone we really love! After all have you ever even understood what it's like to love someone?”

“What does Papa mean? Of course I know.”

“Hey, Daniel! Don't swipe Papa! Papa knows you've never dated or anything, so..”.

“Didn't it look like a couple when I was with the girl I brought with me?”

Mr. Erlangga was silent in remembering. “Ah, do you mean Akira?”

“Ya, who else.”

“And what do you mean look like a couple?”

“She's my girlfriend.”

“Hhhh, Papa knows who I am, I won't joke about anything so serious. That's why I'm worried that Papa and Mrs Horison's relationship will affect her later. But, after Papa explained I think we can go further together.”

Mr. Erlangga bowed slowly then grabbed a cup of water in front of him and drank it slowly. Wait... What really happened? She obviously can't lie or joke about this kind of thing.Don't tell me she doesn't know if Akira is the girl Daylan was betrothed to and married to…

“Papa... Papa is fine?”

“Hmm.”

“Why ? Is something wrong?”

“Nothing is wrong. It's just, if you don't mind, Papa wants you to not love him too much.”.

“Hah..??” Daniel asked puzzled unanswered because Mr. Erlangga's phone was suddenly embroidered.

Mr. Erlangga immediately picked him up. An important business must be handled, he said goodbye to Daniel and left Daniel who was still full of questions. “Don't love her too much.?”

　

　

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“...that's the story, Akira. You don't have to worry about that anymore! Mom had ended it peacefully before you came.” Mistress Horison ended the story of her relationship with Mr. Erlangga on Akira. Akira's eyes turned red, he bit his lips. Mistress Horison stroked Akira's hair slowly. He knew what his daughter was feeling even before her lips could speak. “Ah, Mom might not be worthy to say this after what you saw, Akira. But, Mom doesn't want you to make other people feel what Mom feels. That, it was very painful to be left without words and explanations, as well as to hear the reality from the mouths of others, Akira. Don't make either of them feel it.” Akira turned to look at Madam Horison with teary eyes.

 “Mom realized..?” said later.

Mrs Horison smiled. “Yes, Mom's son is not someone who can join hands with a man who is not who he is. After all, Mom knows you like him when he first meets you at home. That's why, Mom immediately asked you to go back to the room. Mom doesn't want things like they used to happen again. But, it seems like being absent from Mom prevents her.” Mistress Horison smiles again while stroking Akira's hair. “… if you can't save both of them after this far, save one of them.

Akira spontaneously rushed to hug Mrs Horison and cried. Mrs Horison hugged her warmly. “Mom..” Akira hissing in his tears trying to call the figure who

hugged it. “...what should I do...?”

　

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Clamps. Akira opened the door of his apartment with his shaky steps and his swollen eyes. “Oh, Akira, are you home?” asked Daylan who was cooking in their mini kitchen with a smile on her face. Akira did not answer. His lips were unable to answer that question. “Oh, yes, your mama called! I was wondering whose number it was, but what was most surprising was the question and her tone ‘Is your relationship and Akira okay?’ and I replied ‘Ya, of course.’ Because our relationship is fine, right?”

Hands leaned against the wall supporting her body which began to lose balance in the darkness of her face withstanding the tears in front of Daylan.

“Hey, Akira! Know it? Daylan's been so insensitive lately! He's been acting weird ever since he came to Korea. He has always avoided talking about our relationship further. So, I was thinking maybe I should put my feelings out and propose to her. How do you think?” maura asked by phone on Akira's way to the apartment back ringing in her head. “. We are friends, right?.” another sentence piece back mengiang. Akira's legs started to shake.

“Hey, what do you do keep standing there? Come and sit!” Daylan smilingly stared at the direction of Akira who was still standing with a palm propped up on the wall. Something is strange. “Akira..”

“Don't make one of them both feel it. But, Akira... if you can't save them after this far, save one of them…” Mrs Horison's words to her again revolved in Akira's mind along with her footstool that suddenly lost strength. Akira fell down.

Daylan's eyes widened. He immediately turned off the stove and ran towards Akira. “Hey, what happened to you?” her tanyanya was worried while squatting to compensate Akira. “You okay? Are you sick?” Akira did not answer and only hid the tears that began to drip behind his bowed face. Daylan's palm landed gently on Akira's left cheek. The hand then moved lifting Akira's face. Daylan was caught looking

teardrops and Akira's expression. Akira looked at Daylan with puffy eyes while holding back a continued cry. Daylan's hand immediately pulled Akira into her arms before she even had time to think. –What happened to her?- asked Daylan inwardly while stroking gently Akira. “What's wrong, everything will be fine. After all, it would be very painful to continue to hold back the overflow of feelings and your tears within yourself. Therefore, doubt it! Take it all out, I will continue to be here for you.” said Daylan softly.

proceeding. The tears that were held back by Akira began to fall.

“Daylan..” call Akira start sobbing.

“Hmm..”

“Daylan..!” Daylan was again aghast as Akira suddenly hugged her back tightly along with her hardened cry. Daylan's still aghast eyes and heart pushed her hands together to tighten her grip in worry and inner questioning, “What really happened to her?”

The shadows of three important people in Akira's life color his mind. He meets Daylan, Daniel, and Maura. Daniel appears before him and steals his heart when he is confronted with Daylan, their second meeting in Seoul, his moments together, and all his kindness. Daylan, whom he met at the airport, the night of their introduction, escapes together, declares, lives together in Korea, and has moments of joking, crying, and laughter, as well as kindness. Maura who turns out to be Daylan's lover, their friendship, and his last words on the phone, “...we're friends, right?” all the events that he went through with the three seemed to revolve in his head. His lips were unable to say anything and he was only able to cry while hugging Daylan tightly.

 Time doesn't seem to just pass in that state. Crying without any explanation.

　

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