
" s, Pa,,,. You know Alish's father, right,,,? " ask Alish then.
Mark looked at Alish and nodded.
" He was a very important person in Papa's life long ago. Even Papa owes him his life. "
Zehan Alish's eyes were perfectly rounded. They were shocked by Papa Zehan's words.
Mark took a deep breath before finally telling a story.
" Papa used to be just like you, Ze. It's better to live here than in Korea, where your grandfather was. Since childhood, Papa has lived here, along with Aunt Maria, your grandmother's sister. "
" And Papa befriended a boy, who was warm and cheerful. He's the neighbor's son from Aunt Maria. That child is Abdullah, the father of your wife, Ze. "
Alish and Zehan are again surprised by Mark's story. But they were silent, and they wanted to hear more of Mark's story.
" Papa was friends with him, and Papa called him Abdul but more often Papa called Ab. Papa chooses to go to school with him, must be one school and must be one class. "
" Papa was always with him everywhere, playing, learning not even infrequently Ab stayed at Aunt Maria's house and slept together with Papa. "
" Our friendship continued until we were in junior high school. And there is someone who does not like Papa and intends to do evil to Papa. "
" Little story, Papa was in the bathroom. But when he just arrived in front of the warehouse, Papa's mouth suddenly smothered and put into the warehouse."
" In the barn, Papa was tortured. Being slapped, beaten, kicked, even Papa was doused with water from a ditch. At that time Papa was confused, what made him hate Papa, even with his insistence on torturing Papa. "
" When Papa was not strong and half conscious, Abdul came. He helped Papa, he even fought with the people who tortured Papa, until finally some teachers came when they heard the noise. "
" And after that, Papa fainted, unconscious. Papa was conscious in the hospital. Abdul feels very guilty to Papa for not accompanying Papa when going to the bathroom. "
" That's not all his fault. Papa owes him a debt. Because all this time always accompany Papa and defend Papa. Until finally your grandfather found out and was very angry. "
" Children who have tortured Papa, reported by your grandfather to the authorities. They were also expelled by the school. But because of the incident also that eventually made Papa had to part with his friend and Papa's only good friend. "
" Your grandfather took Papa back to Korea and went to school there. Since then, Papa has lost contact with Abdul. "
" When Papa came back here, it turned out that Abdul had moved. And Papa doesn't know where he is anymore. At that time Papa felt sad, and felt back to losing Papa's best friend. "
" And as time goes by, Papa's persona returns as cold and closed as it once was. Papa had to find out where Abdul was, but nil. Finally, he meets Alish. "
" The first time Papa saw him, Papa felt Abdul's face on Alish's face, but at that moment, Papa brushed him off. Because Papa is angry with Ze, married without Papa's permission and blessing. "
" Papa was just afraid, that Alish was like any other woman, who was only after the Lee family's treasure. Therefore, Papa forbids Ze to marry Alish. "
" At the second meeting of the hospital, Papa again saw Abdul's face in Alish but again Papa brushed it off. Because at that moment Papa was angry. Ze returns in an accident and goes back into a coma "
"But the longer, the faces of Abdul and Alish came to change in Papa's dream. Papa was disturbed and curious, what relationship Alish had with Abdul. "
" Until the end, Papa decided to meet and ask Ze and Alish directly. "
Mark ends the story of his past and looks back at Alish. His eyes are getting red and glazed.
" Tell Papa, Lish, where's your dad, right,,? " ask Mark with a raucous.
Alish looked at Papa Zehan and his father-in-law. Alish also had a tear, when Mark told me.
" Dad's been dead a long time, Pa. Mom and Dad were in an accident and died on the way to the hospital. At that time, Alish was a child and finally Alish lived at the Foundation Bunda Ani, a friend of Father and Mother. " replied Alish.
His tears flowed back and made him sob, because he remembered his parents. Zehan embraced and rubbed Alish's shoulder.
Mark was surprised to hear that his best friend was dead. And Mark feels more and more guilty about Alish.
" I'm sorry, Papa, son. Papa feels more and more guilty to Abdul for putting you down, insulting you and making you suffer. Forgive Papa, Alish. "
Mark's chest was painful and tight, due to his guilt and regret.
Alish shook his head and smiled slightly.
" Papa's innocent, don't keep apologizing. Before Papa apologizes, Alish forgives Papa. And I also understand, because Papa wants the best for Papa's son. "
Mark looked at Alish with misty eyes. Her lips tried to smile.
" Thank you, Alish. Is Papa allowed to come to the tomb of Abdul, Lish,,,? " Alish nodded.
" Of course you can, Pa. When is Papa going there, then,,,? "
" It can now, Lish,,? "
" Of course, honey. Ze's happy that Papa's willing to accept, Alish. Isn't Papa willing to accept Alish, right,,,? " ask Zehan to Mark.
" Of course, Ze. Moreover, Alish is the only child of Papa's friend who is gone. Of course Papa must love him as a son-in-law as well as his own child. " replied Mark making a smile on Alish and Zehan's lips expands.
" And Papa don't forget, if at this time, in Alish's womb there is a future grandson of Papa. And they're twins. " Mark's eyes sparkled and his lips smiled widely.
" Really,,,? " Alish and Zehan nodded.
" Oh my God, I,,. Thanks, Son. "
" We're leaving now, Pa,,? " ask Alish.
Mark nodded his head and moved from his seat. Followed by Zehan and Alish.
The three of them came out of the cafe and went to the graves of Alish's parents. Zehan and Alish are forced to postpone their intention to go shopping.
" When are you going back to Papa's house, Ze,,? With Alish of course. "ask Mark as soon as they get to the front of the car park.
" Next Ze will talk to Alish, Pa. "
" alright,,. We're leaving, are you taking Papa's car or riding your own car, Ze,,? " ask Mark again.
" We're just getting in the car ourselves, Pa. After the tomb, we intend to shop. "
" Alright, Papa will follow your car. "
Mark gets into the car, while Zehan and Alish cross over and walk towards his car.
Zehan and Mark's car drove to the tomb.
Thirty minutes later, the,,
Mark's legs trembled slightly, as soon as he got out of the car, as they reached the burial ground.
Not an elite cemetery, just a regular cemetery. Mark's chest tightened again because he felt guilty. He really regretted knowing the whereabouts of his best friend.
And it turns out, he has gone back to face the Creator. Alish walked into the tomb and his hand was held by Zehan.
Zehan knows, if at this time, the heart of the wife again sad because it came to the grave of his parents. Mark followed Alish and Zehan with slightly trembling legs.
Not trembling out of fear, but because he felt unable to accept the fact that his friend was already in another realm.
And when Mark stood in front of two tombs that were only overgrown with grass but still neatly maintained, not only his legs were shaking, his body also shook.
His eyes looked at the tombstone that read Abdullah's name. The eyes turned misty again, and he was forced to close his eyes. Neutralize the feeling of tightness and sadness in him.
Mark crouched down next to Abdul's grave while Alish was in the middle of his Father and Mother's tomb, with Zehan of course.
Mark holds Abdul's tombstone. And a moment later, the clear fur that came out of his eyes flowed down his cheeks.
" Ab,,, "
Mark's voice was hoarse and raucous and sounded very soft. Like it's stuck and hard to get out. Mark's shoulders shook, crying.
His world seemed to collapse seeing the food in front of him.
" I'm coming, Ab. " said Mark again with a slightly quivering voice.
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