The Soulmate of Dad

22. Open Gift

Iyan remembered the gift his father had given him. He had not been able to open and was not ready to go into the room of the late father. There are too many memories there. Too many photos of his father that will remind him of the role model in his life.

Iyan exhaled a rough breath. It's been a year. He must be at peace with his grief. He did not want to see his father sad to see him still crying over his father's departure.

At three o'clock in the morning passed a little, Iyan came out of the room. He's headed for the father's room. Doubtful, that was how he felt when he was already in front of the room door. His eyes are sharp.

"I have to be strong" he murmured.

Iyan's hand pressed against the doorknob and the room was brightly lit. A large photo of the late father as if to welcome him. Iyan was surprised, it seemed like it was a new photo because a year ago it wasn't there.

Room maintained until now. Nothing has changed, just as his father is still alive. The arch of a smile with a heart of poignant money was engraved on his face, when he saw the photo of Iyan's graduation.

"Iyan misses Dad."

Tests.

Clear thread dripped just like that in Iyan's eye pelupuk. He misses his father very much. He has the ability, but he can't see his father. Even if only to let go of the longing.

Iyan sat on the edge of the father's bed. Soft wiping of attached bed linen. The aroma of the room was also the scent of perfume that his father used to wear.

"Silver takes care of this room very much" he said.

Iyan took a figura on the bedside nightstand. The picture of his father smiling. His hand gently rubbed the figura.

"Dad, Iyan's back." His hand then placed the figura on his chest. His eyes closed like he felt his father's warm embrace.

"Open a gift from Dad, Yan.

It was like hearing his father's voice. He immediately opened his eyes, looking for the father to come here and there. However, there was no one there.

"Dad, are you here?" Iyan spoke for himself.

A rough breath came out of his mouth. He put the figura back. There's a not-so-small size box on top of the nightstand. Iyan's hand started to grab her.

His lips curled up when he saw his father's handwriting on the gift.

To my beloved son.

"Today Iyan is twenty-two years old, Dad. Iyan graduated from college." Iyan complained to his father while holding the gift.

"Dad knows, Brother gave Iyan a car gift. Iyan didn't expect it, Dad. Iyan was very grateful to have a good brother-in-law. Able to be a father to Iyan."

Iyan was silent for a moment. Regulate his breathing that has begun to tight.

"Hopefully Dad's there happy to see Iyan growing up. Iyan promised, Iyan will take care of both Brother Iyan and will make them happy."

The gift was not yet open. He still struggles with his feelings.

"Dad, Iyan open the card now, yeah."

Iyan still speaks for himself. Now, his gaze was fixed on the box he had held. He slowly opened the box and his forehead shriveled when there was a small, heart-red box inside. There's a piece of paper there too.

Iyan, Father's son. Happy 21st birthday. Best prayer for you, son.

You're an adult now. Your age may not be long. I expect a lot from you, son. Be a leader in the family. Protector for your two brothers. Also be a good boy.

Before Dad leaves for good, I hope you can fulfill Dad's last request. Marry the daughter of your best friend, son. He is the soul mate that I have prepared for you since you were little. Please fulfill this last request of Father. Daddy loves you, Daddy's little son.

^^^Warm greetings.^^^

^^^Daddy.^^^

Iyan shook his head in disbelief looking at the contents of the letter he read from his father. He also smiled wryly.

"It's not funny, Dad."

His hand opened a small box that was heart-red. There are two sweet rings there. Iyan's eyes widened when he saw the engraving of Iyan and Beeya's initials on the ring.

"Do you think Iyan should be a snatch for someone's future wife?" Iyan also chuckled to himself.

"Sorry, Dad. Iyan can't do it."

Iyan moved from his father's room and returned to his room. He didn't expect his father to write such a letter. He decided to close his eyes instead of having to think of a letter from his father that was most likely just a joke.

.

These three days Iyan was sleeping very unwell. He was always visited by his late father. His father continued to beg Iyan to grant his request until his father cried bitterly.

Iyan immediately cleansed his body and immediately went downstairs. His lips curved up perfectly when he saw his second brother there.

However, his two brothers look sad to make Iyan confused. "Big brother why?"

"Riana and Echa's sister's dream came crying." The words from Askara made Iyan pause for a moment.

Did you come to Kak Ri and Kak Echa too?

"Your name is what I always say, Yan," explained Riana.

A rough breath came out of his mouth. Perhaps, it was time for him to come clean to his two brothers.

"Iyan was also visited by Father three nights through a dream."

Echa and Riana were shocked. They were now staring intently at the sister.

"Dad asked Iyan to marry Brother Bee."

Everyone was shocked to hear the words from Iyan. Iyan's face also turned sad.

"Iyan will never be the man who will ruin other people's relationships. Brother Bee is already happy together"

"His engagement is off" Radit said. Now, Iyan was shocked.

"Why?"

"Si Raffa is playing with other women." Suddenly Iyan's heart ached hearing that. He knows for sure Beeya is hurt and needs a conversation partner.

"Why didn't you tell Iyan?" sergeant.

"Beeya forbid us. Beeya thinks you're related to Anggie."

Iyan was also angry. He immediately got out of his seat and rushed to get the keys and left everything.

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During the trip Iyan cursed his stupidity. She was truly sorry for keeping her distance from Beeya. He should always be there for Beeya. He should have killed Raffa with his own hands because he hurt Beeya.

It is in the house of the papah. Iyan pressed the bell because the house looked deserted. It's the baby guy who opens the door for her.

"Bah."

Arya smiled towards him and hugged Iyan's body. "Happy birthday, Yan." Iyan returned a hug from her father's best friend with a smile.

"Sorry, yeah. Papah graduation cannot be present."

Iyan broke down her embrace and smiled. "It's okay, Pah. Papa must be busy."

Aryan's eyes began to tear up hearing Iyan's words. Iyan scrunched his forehead when he saw the face of his father's friend changed.

"Oh yes, Pah. Is Brother Bee around? Iyan wants to meet with him."

Instead of answering, Arya wiped the edge of her eyes.

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