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Our Latitude - Part 49 Latitude

Section 49 Latitude

Latitude, Controller.

FINISHED packing, Literature helped carry my cell-rank forward. I just carry the guitar. I-begged him to walk in from the back door to get into Papa's cabin, but he refused. He opened his shoes. He then turned to de-pan from the outside only. I left him alone, while I kept the back door open.

I was surprised to see Papa and Nisa's mom hugging in the kitchen. They immediately took off the wound. I nodded and was misbehaving.

“Eh, sorry, sorry.” That's all I can say. My legs reflexively retreated away.

Papa caught up with me. “Latitude, wait!”

 I stopped and turned around. Papa standing in front of the back door.“It's not what you see, son.”

I sighed, then exhaled ce-pat. “Nothing, Pa. Papa deserves to be happy.”

“Lin,” call Papa while walking up to me. “Where are you going, son?”

I don't want my departure to leave a bad taste to Papa. He has helped me. He has done everything he can for me. I feel enough of his affection. Today is different from the past. In the past, maybe he once belonged to our entire family. Teta-Pi of that time has long been left with various scars. He is my papa. However, that doesn't mean I can force her to be mine again. That's selfish.

“That's your decision, son?” I'm nodding.

“Sini.” Papa pulled me in his arms. “Papa is glad you're here,” he said after ka-mi lerai's hug. “This is your house too. You keep that, yeah. Love your heart if you want to come here whenever you want. But your mama's permission first, of course.”

I nodded again. “Papa, happy de-ngan Mbak Nisa,” said.“It's a little difficult for Papa, Lin.” “Why? What was it?” my pedicabs.

“It..., hard to explain. Papa has not given any certainty to Nisa. Papa has not felt relieved if you have not resolved the feelings on your mama.”

I folded my hands. “Papa still expecting Mama?”

He's nodding.

“Mama is not the woman Papa loved just yet. My mom has changed. Papa will bother taking care of us. Just let us stay beautiful in the past Papa,” I said firmly. I touched Papa's shoulder as I passed to meet Mama and Aunt who had been waiting for me.