The Father-in-law Seed

Chapter 66

Rima can't dodge. He often went to his father-in-law's apartment. He did not expect that Jonathan would complain to Arjun.

"Yes, Mas. I come there often. Every weekend I spend without you and Arjun having to see him. Papa threatened that if I didn't comply, he'd break everything down so that our marriage would be ruined and your family would fall apart. What I did was wrong, but I did it to keep your feelings in check" Rima said.

Arjun laughs. It almost feels crazy. Without saying anything, he left Rima alone in the room.

After Arjun's departure, Rima again cried. There is no hope that the house will be intact. Arjun must hate her so much and won't come back to her. Now he can only mourn the fate of his life.

***

Jonathan enters a nightclub with caution, looking around for Arjun who has contacted him with a puzzling exclamation. Through the throngs of people and the din of music that was pounding, he finally saw Arjun sitting in the corner of the room, chugging an alcoholic drink with an expression of sadness that clearly emanated from his eyes.

Jonathan approached Arjun with steady steps and sat down next to him. He notices carefully that this is not the Arjun he is usually familiar with. Something serious is bound to happen.

"Bro, what's wrong with you?" jonathan asked, trying to break through Arjun's wall of grief.

Arjun turned his head blankly, seemingly awake from his bad daydream. "Jo, I don't know what to do. Everything was destroyed." he was unable to hide his sadness. His heart ached so much that he was able to swallow one sloki of vodka in one gulp. He hoped that the drink would dispel his sadness.

Jonathan notices Arjun's desperate expression and feels his heart quiver. "Tell me what's really going on, Arjun?" he seemed worried about his friend's condition. As a friend and business partner, Jonathan felt sorry to see Arjun's dire condition.

Arjun sighed deeply and looked blankly at his glass containing a brightly colored drink. "Jonathan, remember what you said a while ago about Rima and my stepfather? I never wanted to believe it, but you were right."

Arjun chuckled as he chugged the glass again.

Jonathan was surprised to hear those words. "What do you mean, Arjun? What happened to Rima?"

Arjun looked at Jonathan with disappointed eyes. "Rima, my wife, often goes to Sandi's apartment, my stepfather. I can no longer ignore the truth. We just had a fight and Rima confessed everything. He said he was in a relationship with my stepfather and ...." Arjun's eyes were back in tears. He felt like he was not strong enough to continue his words. "He said that Renjun was the child of their affair" he continued with a stammering tone and a stifling breath.

Jonathan felt shock and sadness in his heart. Although Jonathan had a feeling that Renjun was not Arjun's son, he did not dare to reveal it. He knew his friend would fall to what it is today.

Arjun shook his head with mixed feelings. "It's not your fault, Jo. I'm too stupid and can't trust you. I can no longer hide from this reality."

Jonathan sees the pain attached to Arjun's face and feels he can't do much to comfort him. "Arjun, what are you going to do now?"

Arjun let out a long sigh and felt immeasurable confusion. "How do you think I should?"tanyakanya.

He sipped a drink back in his glass. Jonathan remained silent.

"Our relationship has been broken. I don't know how to recover everything. I guess maybe I won't be able to take it anymore" Arjun said.

Jonathan put a hand on Arjun's shoulder full of warmth. "Whatever decision you make, I'm sure it's best for you" Jonathan said.

Arjun looked at Jonathan with a mixed expression of hope and fear. "Thank you, Jo. I appreciate your support."

Jonathan nodded with empathy. "If you can think about your problem again. You can also talk back to your wife and get everything done right."

Arjun bit his lips, trying to calm himself down. "I'm not sure, Jo. I'm afraid to face it, Jo. Afraid of what I might find, with the possibilities I have to face."

Jonathan placed his hand on Arjun's hand gently. "Fear it's natural, Arjun. But you must also remember that happiness and truth are never found in fear. You must begin this healing process, both for yourself and for Rejun."

Arjun sighed and tried to gather courage. "You're right, Jo. Maybe I should talk to Rima, face this reality and find a way to mend our relationship."

Jonathan smiled, proud of Arjun's determination. "I'm sure you'll find strength in you, Jun. You are not alone on this journey. I will always be there for you."

Just then, Arjun felt the warmth of an irreplaceable friendship. He knew that although this journey was hard, he would not be alone through this storm. There are those who will be loyal supporters.