(Family) Bound
Responsibilities

"What actually happened..?? Why did you destroy your own house..!!" Adam cried after Shaka started to calm down.

Shaka just fell silent and seemed to be trying to assuage his anger. Yudha told them about their conversation.

"You mean the Scarlett Group that works with your company..??" Ask Adam to Shaka. The man nodded to answer Adam.

"So that company is working with you, Shaka..??" Ask Darius.

"First. I broke off that partnership last month." Shaka replied coldly.

"Why..??" Ask Hans.

"Kate, the daughter of the Herlambang family continues to chase me and try to destroy my family. He tried to frame me several times. Last time he set me back up and sent Kira fake photos, making her condition drop. Tomorrow I come to the Scarlett building. Because of my emotions I mistreated Kate and her sister Herman. I decided on our collaboration that day. And Arian, he's Kate's uncle. Arian Kira's classmate in High School. We met when Kira came to the reunion. The man loved Kira and in front of me blatantly said that he wanted to marry Kira." Shaka said.

"Because of the incident Scarlett Group threatened to go out of business. Many companies have cancelled their plans. But my company is not much different. Although only a month the impact we received was very large. We are now at the end of the horn. Since the incident at the Scarlett building, my company has had to pay huge fines and pay damages to some clients. Since then somehow problems keep popping up and really make it difficult for us. Many cooperation plans were suddenly canceled unilaterally for reasons we didn't even know about. You could say right now I'm shoring up my family and my company's operations from the profits I've made through the shares I own in my family's company. Also from some property in my personal name that I secretly sell." Shaka. The man scooped his face violently.

"Why didn't daddy ever say it..??" Edo Protests.

"Daddy is afraid your mommy will hear it. With the way he is now, it's really not a good idea, Ed." Shaka.

"You should have told us, Shaka. We can do something to help you." Yudha.

"I am a man and the head of the family, Jud. They are my responsibility. It's a shame to run to you or my family for help." Shaka Sahut is cold.

"Basic fool..!! At least we can help you figure out what really made your business falter." Adam Excited. Shaka did not listen to Adam and was silent for a moment.

"Help me to protect my family." Shaka Pinta.

"You mean..??" Ask Darius.

"These few months almost every day I continue to receive threats. Somehow he was able to get our pictures every day. He knew exactly when and where we were all doing the activities. Even that person once sent so many flowers and items to Kira anonymously, that it caused a small misunderstanding between me and Kira. That person seemed to ridicule me and said that he could also reach this house. Since then I have sent people to continue escorting my family from afar. Wherever my children go there will always be someone escorting them." Shaka said."

"Daddy also sent people to watch over and look after Luna from afar. Because I know he means a lot to you, Ed." Shaka said as he looked at Edo.

"But now that we know there's a possibility that the Lucas family has a connection to all of those events, I think it's going to take your help to protect them." Shaka. The man lowered his head again, then looked at Hans.

"Hans, now you know the danger that might be threatening us. Take Edo away from here. Take Luna with him, her lover. Secure them. I beg you." Shaka said with a pleading face.

"DADDY..!! I can't possibly leave you in this state..??!! All this time daddy's been guarding and protecting me. Now I'll do it for you..!!" Edo did not accept.

Both of Shaka's hands held Edo's shoulders, forcing the young man to hear what he was about to say.

"Ed, look at me. Your mom and I love you very much. We know you love us too. But remember your papa, Ed. He loves you very much too. And you've been separated for a long time. Now it's time for you to get back together. Your father will be able to take you away from here and keep your safety as well as Luna. I don't know how to deal with your mommy until something happens to you. And I wouldn't be able to face your papa if I couldn't protect you. Go, Ed. Live with your father." Shaka.

"I don't want to..!!" Reject Edo.

"If daddy really wants me out of here, I'll leave after all this stuff is done..!!" Edo continued firmly.

"Hans..??" Call Shaka as if asking for help.

"Shaka, you don't have to worry. I'm sure Edward can take care of himself. I'll take care of Edward and your family, too." Hans calms Shaka.

"You must promise. If anything happens to me, you'll take care of my family." Shaka said with his head bowed.

"Ciiiih. don't throw responsibility. I'm not gonna let anything happen to you. Because taking care of your family is your responsibility." Cibir Adam cynical.

Shaka just smiled faintly hearing his sister-in-law. Yudha grabbed her HP upon hearing the incoming message notification, she seemed to let out a long sigh.

"Kira's blood test results were good. He doesn't need a blood transfusion." Yudha said to the relief of everyone in the room.

"For Kira's condition, have you tried to take her out of the country..??" Ask Hans.

"Kira's condition does not allow for long trips. In addition to her being pregnant, her condition can also drop at any time. We and Shaka's family have called several doctors from abroad, but they have not been able to find a solution either. Since we don't know what substance makes Kira's condition like this, we haven't been able to determine the right medication to treat Kira." Yudha.

"Yudha, my father and I knew a professor who was also a hematology specialist in Germany. I'm gonna ask papa to send the doctor here to help you." Hans.

"Thank you, Hans." Darius said as he patted Hans on the shoulder.

After Kira's condition improved, Yudha and Adam returned home. Darius and Edna forbade Shaka's children to leave the room as long as the living room had not been cleaned. Hans, who was staying over, chose to sleep in the room with Edo.

Hans looked around Edo's room. His son's room was spacious and comfortable. It was very far away when compared to his room in prison. Hans also realized, only Edo got a private room. Considering Dit-dit had to share a room with Satria. Rania shares a room with Nara.

Hans went into the bathroom in Edo's room to clean up. He really enjoyed the bath ritual. After almost 12 years of living with limited prison facilities, it feels really nice to be back in comfort like before he was detained.

After 30 minutes, Hans ended his bath. He saw Edo sitting on the balcony of his room.

"Edwards. Why haven't you slept, son..??" Hans asked after sitting on the chair beside Edo.

"I'm not sleepy yet, pa." Answer Edo.

"Thinking about your mommy and daddy..??" Hans asked, Edo nodded.

"If Arian were still the same person, it would not be easy to take him down. And the safety of your family will be jeopardized, because Arian is as dangerous as Lucas. But you don't have to worry, papa and opa will continue to help your family. Our family." Hans.

Edo immediately turned to Hans when he heard the last sentence his father said. Hans was able to read Edo's mind filled with many questions.

"Look, Ed. After so many wounds that you have inflicted on this family, they are still willing to accept me and even raise you lovingly. Even if you give them all your possessions and even your life, you will never be able to make up for them. Besides your mommy is papa's sister-in-law. She was the wife of my late sister. That means he and his children are part of the Tanzil family. Papa doesn't want to repeat your opa mistakes by ignoring his family. Although papa never met Pierre, it was my responsibility to look after his wife and children after he left." Hans said firmly.

Edo continued to look closely at his father's eyes and saw seriousness there. The young man sighed in relief, knowing that there would be a lot of help for his family.

"Papa has told opa that he is free..??" Ask Edo.

"So papa called opa. And like you, opa was equally surprised. Opa was already planning to come and pick up papa from prison. But it turns out papa was free faster. Opa will come after making sure our doctor acquaintance can come to see Kira's condition." Answer Hans.

"Thank you, pa." Edo Sahut.

"Edward." Call Hans again.

"Papa loves you very much and papa also wants after this you can stay with papa and opa in Germany. But.. Papa is not selfish. Papa can see you're very happy with your family here. Not to mention your lover is here too. Although papa and opa also love you, not necessarily you will also be happy with us. Papa won't force you to come live with Opa and continue the family company in Germany. But please consider everything carefully. Papa hope that when papa leaves for Germany to catch up with opa, you have decided. Papa's advice. Follow your heart, son." Hans said without taking his eyes off his son.