The Secret With Bad Boy

Laughter changes grief

The first place to go home is Kinanti's house. In the taxi he was still talking to his new mother who he told him of his victory.

“Why not go straight home, Mamah will want to hug this handsome and great Mamah child.” Bertha's questions were mixed with longing and pride.

“Hehehehe... bentar ya Mah. Go to the girlfriend's house first. You see Kala naro motor there.” Kala reasoned.

“Ah has reasons. Tell me if the girlfriend of Mamah's child is now a rival Mamah. Sad it feels the heart of Mamah.” Bertha began to whine spoiled even if only to tease Kala.

“Don't be sad dong, although now Kala has a girlfriend, but Mamah still his first love Kala. Said kemaren Mamah said that Mamah would love him. How angry now?” Kala retorts to tease the mother. He hasn't done it in a long time.

“Iyaa, so bring it to the house neng girlfriend. Let Mamah get acquainted and Mamah so have temen.” Bertha pretended. Just this afternoon he had a deep conversation with Kinanti.

“Iya, Kala will take you home. But don't ask the macem-macem yaa.” Kala had not given a warning.

“Fearless Mamah asked macem-macem,” began to please stain Kala like this.

“Soalya Mamah likes his nanyanya. Anyway if later Kala ngajak him to the house, do not nanya strange. Don't miss the job interview. This is the prospective mother-in-law of Mamah, not a prospective employee.” Again reminded me.

“Hahhahaha... yes. Mom wants acquaintance.” Bertha persisted with her wish.

“Yes, be patient. Kala wants to open her house. I used to be Mah, later we chat again at home,” pamit Kala.

“Iya dear, Mamah wait at home,” timpal Bertha before the call ends.

Kala smiled in relief at this moment. He was so happy with the napa he had right now. It is true that the day is not forever night, the earth turns and the sun will rise. It did not wait long until Kala arrived at the home. The two people were already waiting for Kala impatiently.

“Duringaatttt!!!” kinanti exclaimed as her door opened. The girl even held a cake in her hand complete with a candle.

“Jeez, what surprise is this? I'm not birthday.” Kala smiled with excitement. He hugged Lukman tightly, then kissed Kinanti's head fondly. Look, Lukman until glared.

“Eh, sorry Dad, reflex.” The teenager immediately regained his senses when he saw Kinanti's pair of sharp-edged eyes on him.

“Hahaha already, blown first aja candle.” Lukman with his hoarse voice.

“When not birthday, but funny surprise inflatable candle.” Kala rubbed Kinanti's head and blew the candle with vigor.

“Consider this as your first success. There will be a next candle blow every time you manage to grab something proud. Isn't it Dad?” Kinanti said and then looked at Lukman.

The man nodded solemnly, agreeing with his daughter's words.

“Still yes, Kinan, Dad.” Kala is very moved. Again he rubbed Kinanti's head affectionately, also grasping Lukman's hand tightly.

“Sit down, we chat first while waiting for Kinan to prepare dinner. You guys haven't eaten yet, have you?” Lukman asked Kala and his best friend who became an impromptu photographer. Since then I don't know how many photos Riko took with hern.

“Hehehehe.. Yes Om, really laper. Kala did not want to be invited to eat, he said he wanted to eat at home aja.” Riko rubbed her stomach repeatedly.

“Narang lo!” Kala immediately elbowed Riko. Kinanti who was at the dining table, only smiled at the conversation of the three men. While preparing dinner, Kinanti occasionally looked at Kala with pride. The man had tried hard and could prove his glorious achievement. It is true that effort never betrays results.

“The food is ready. Then first, yuk!” bring Kinanti. He approached Lukman and brought the man closer to the dining table.

“Waahhh no fragrant fried fish.” Riko excitedly walked over.

“Sambal soy sauce is good, you must try.” The intention is to promote.

“Wiihh, be ready. I tried everything. Can Yes Om.” Riko asked Lukman for permission. The middle-aged man smiled and nodded.

They started enjoying dinner. The hunger made them not talk much. They focus on the contents of their plates.

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“What was the lamb like? I want to hear his story.” Lukman started the question.

“Em earlier, starting with the presentation of material Well, until noon. Continue to be announced first who passes the presentation session. Udah that, who passed the presentation was practicing the games directly made in front of the judges. After that, only announced the three best people in the festival.” Kala told me the summary.

Lukman nodded in understanding, he could imagine how the atmosphere was in that place. It must have been very stressful.

“Daddy is proud of Kala, once again congratulations ya!” Lukman patted Kala's shoulder gently.

“Thank you, Father.” Kala nodded in earnest. He glanced at the smiling little Kinanti staring at him. His gaze was a little fixed because this teenager so admired and missed the man who had rarely contacted him all day. But really, he was proud of the achievements obtained by Kala.

“As a celebration, I said to Kinan earlier, if you want to travel with you. Take a walk to get some fresh air, but Kinan says he wants a doctor first.” Lukman is still with his desire. I don't know why this man is so adamant about traveling with Kala and Kinanti.

“Indeed the plan when Dad?” Kala glanced at Kinanti before then focusing on Lukman.

“Tomorrow holidays, we use only that time.” Lukman remains on his original plan.

“Betul, tomorrow weekend. But well, Monday's right Dad plans chemo, shouldn't we go a few days after chemo? Tomorrow I rest first, if you travel, I'm afraid of soy sauce. After Father chemo, we rearrange the holiday schedule while we ask the doctor how good it is if you want to travel.” I try to offer a solution.

Lukman nodded in disagreement. “Daddy feels that the condition of your body is currently fine. No pain, eat well, sleep well. If Dad's a chemo, I feel really tortured. Your whole body is sick, your breathing is also tight. So, Dad decided that Dad would stop doing chemo.” A sudden decision was taken by Lukman.

“What does Father mean? Why did you decide to stop chemo? That's the best way for dad to heal.” Kinanti immediately responded. He was shocked and sad at the same time.

Lukman smiled slightly. He grabbed Kinanti's hand and held it tightly. He pecked her repeatedly Kinanti's hand fondly. Then he looked at Kinanti's surprised face with teary and sad eyes.

“Listen Father, Kinan. You know, chemotherapy is the only treatment you can take. But, I feel very tormented. You also know, if there is no possibility of recovery even though you undergo chemo. As the doctor said, if this is just an attempt to prolong your life. The cancer cells have spread to almost all of Dad's body. The tightness in dad's chest is definitely not without reason."

"Because of that, right now, I just want to enjoy the rest of the time I have, without feeling any more pain and fear. I want to spend happy time with you without thinking that tomorrow will be terrible.”

“Please, don't always take Dad to the hospital. Dad's life is like it really ends every time he sees the busyness of the medics who examine Dad in various ways and give various actions. The sound of a heart monitor alone feels so intimidating to Dad.”

“Father please, I just want to live the rest of my life without fear and pain anymore. Please, Son.” Lukman said earnestly, he was even sobbed with tears dripping in the corner of his eyes.

Kinanti does not chim. He chose to let go of Lukman's hand, then moved from his place.

“Kinan forgot not to make sweet tea for Dad because the sugar runs out. Kinan wants to go to the mini market first,” said the girl suddenly.

“Nan,” Kala directly hold. He nodded at Kinanti.

“Just a minute, can you Dad?” I struggled to hold tight on her chest. Lukman's words were like a planned farewell. He understood the pain of Lukman all this time, but let go, is he capable?

Lukman nodded, allowing Kinanti to leave. He knew his daughter needed time for herself.

“But Nan, this is malem. Minimarket may have closed and out last night this can be dangerous.” Kala still can't accept.

“Let me get in from behind. You keep Om Lukman.” Riko's trying to neutralize the situation.

Kala no longer chimed in. He only looked at the reluctant Kinanti staring at his face. Look at the tears that have gathered in the corner of his eyes and soon they will spill.

“Go, don't take too long,” pinta Lukman.

“Iya Father,” sahut Kinanti. He kissed Lukman's head for a while before leaving to calm himself down.

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