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Episode 59's. Confession of Two Men

In the morning Arumi was on the other side of the gallery. The place of the painting performance was held. The place that has been occupied by the participants of the show. From an early age until students are involved with the number of approximately one thousand and five hundred participants. The atmosphere became boisterous by laughter or chattering from existing participants.

The rumbling feeling in Arumi's chest witnessed all that. He really did not expect that the show plan would be so overwhelmingly welcomed.

"Congratulations Miss Arumi. You managed to hold a painting performance that has been your goal all along. I hope your work does not get here." said Pakusadewo, the manager of the gallery.

"Thank you, sir. All because of guidance, direction and help of the father"

"It's my duty, Non..."

"Again thanks..."

"Together, Non..."

And that was the brief conversation of Arumi and Pakusadewo. Conversations between the low-voice during the opening ceremony began. Arumi also applauded Arka who had just stepped off the podium. Arka has started the event titled 'Let's Paint'.

Arka's smile expanded when she saw Arumi who was standing looking at her.

"All the gifts from each category are already who, brother?"

"It has. Vanya set it up..."

"Ready. And he's closing the show, Mr. Mirza Adyatma will be there as planned..."

"All right..."

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Meanwhile, at the same time in a different place. Looked like Permana and Edward were sitting across. Two cups of coffee appeared before the two. No movement or conversation took place. Both of them still seem to be silent. It seemed that the two men were struggling with their own thoughts.

Looks like Permana sighed. There was a lot of stuff that was suffering at that time. Even worries began to tickle the tip of his heart. Sometimes his eyes stared fixedly at Edward who was sitting in front of him.

"I still don't understand why you suddenly came. Your pretext to look for Yuki and apologize is more like a lie..."

"Jaga. I sincerely did. And knowing who Arumi really is my special bonus right now..."

"Since when did you find out...?"

"Since a year after his departure. I found his lab results tucked away in his diary. And I just found out that her departure was accompanied by her three-week pregnancy. This is reinforced by Yuki's handwriting on her diary sheet"

"Knowing that, what you feel..."

"his regrets. His passing has taught me a lesson and rewarded me with regret for the rest of my life"

"Aren't you looking for him?"

"It has. For nearly seventeen years, I've been looking for him. I'm sending my confidants all over the world. And these last two years, I've only found a bright spot about his whereabouts. I decided to return to my homeland, because Yuki was here"

Permana.

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Only silence enveloped the two. Both of them only realized, if the meeting of the two will actually reveal old wounds and will likely incise new wounds.

"Are you a coward to accept this reality?"

"From the beginning I realized that one day I would be faced with a situation like this. And I'm not a coward..."

"Then why didn't you tell Arumi?"

"The time is not right yet..."

"So you intend to tell him?"

"Ah, of course I'll tell him that I'm not his real father"

"Good..."

"But I don't want you to be his father. Cowardly men like you don't deserve to have a child like Arumi" Permana said cynically.

"Suitable or not, willing or not. It's a fact that Arumi is my real son..."

Edward smiled triumphantly.

"Damn...!" said Permana beaver.

"I thank you for taking good care of and raising Arumi..."

"No need to thank. I did everything because of my love for Yuki"

Edward took a breath. His black eyes stared intently at Permana.

"I envy you..."

"Dad? Why?"

"You have accompanied Yuki to the end of his life. While I'm trapped in a pseudo-love that successfully rewards me with a deep sense of regret"

"You just enjoy it. What you plant is what reaps..."

Edward's eyes were glazed. He could barely contain the rumble in the chest that had become that storm.

Permana. His heart also rippled. There was a tightness squeezing his chest making his heart rumble violently.

Shortly thereafter, Permana pamphit. He left Edward who was still sipping the slightly steaming coffee.

"Arumis...Forgive me, Ndok. Father has become a coward. I can't tell you the truth. All because of my love for you. And now a reality awaits. The fact that you're not my real son. The fact that you're Edward's real son. Ah, what should I do? How do I tell him...?" batin Permana in between his steps towards the car parked in front of a cafe.

That morning Permana's mood was filled with cloudiness. There was a darkness that occupied his heart. He really doesn't know how to deal with Arumi later.

No tears Permana shed. Pilu he felt. His memory is now wandering. Re-embracing his memories with his beloved wife, Yuki Hirata. And that memory finally made Permana stunned in her sobs. He was completely immersed in a deep heartache. A heartbreak that never disappeared even though he now has another woman, Sonia.

Lama Permana. The car did not move even a little. He still hasn't left the cafe parking lot.

Geck.

Geck.

Geck.

The window of a car is knocked on by someone. Anywhere looked up for a moment towards the window. As soon as possible, Permana ended her stuffing. His hand immediately swept across the face that had been soaked in tears ever since.

"Master...Is mister okay?" ask Ryu.

Permana lowers window glass. And trying to break down his special smile.

"Yes. I'm fine..."

"Thank God." said Ryu.

"Thank you for your attention. And.I say yes"

"Yes, Sir. Goodbye.." Ryu said as he became reverent as Permana's car began to move and passed.

Ryu's eyes continued to stare at Permana's departure. He disappeared at the end of the road. Ryu let out a long breath. Then his eyes looked at the blue sky with the sun shining softly. It was nine o'clock after three minutes.

Ryu then drives his car. Traverse the streets at moderate speed. The speed of the car clearly leads to the gallery where the show takes place.

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Eleven o'clock past thirty minutes. The show is also over. Arumi stood staring at the hubbub. His smile was endlessly adorning his face. And a handsome face had caught his attention. The face is none other than Mirza Adyatma who just finished giving the trophy, scholarship and charter of participation.

"Some one daydreamed. Fascinated by Mirza's sister?"

"Ah, you know. Haha..."

"I'm your best friend. Of course I know. Em, Ar who's the guy in the corner there? Ever since I've been watching you.."

Arumi's eyes followed Vanya's line of sight. Then Arumi smiled as she found out the man Vanya meant.

"He's Ryu's brother. My brother..."

"What are your boys..."

"Yes. He's my older brother, different dad. Long story. Em, let me introduce you?"

Just seconds Arumi had already hooked Vanya's hand. Arumi takes Vanya with her steps towards Ryu. Little bit of a rebel Vanya was treated like that. But when he looked back at Ryu's face, Vanya frowned. At that time Vanya's heart was struck by a great curiosity.

"Sir, someone wants to know Nieh." said Arumi origin.

"Yes..."

Ryu's eyes were so fixed on Vanya. And that certainly makes Vanya's heart careless.

Deg.

Deg.

Deg.

Vanya's heart beat fast. Face blushing. There was a strange feeling he felt. A different kind of murmur when he was with Elvano even once.

"Decoration...Arumid. I'll be ashamed" inwardly Vanya.

"Hey...I'm Ryu"

Ryu's hand poked out waiting for Vanya's welcome.

"I...I'm. I'm Vanya.." said Vanya gagu.

His hand welcomed Ryu's hand.

"Well, your friend is beautiful, Ar"

BLAZ....

The look on Vanya's face received the compliment. His eyes were incessantly staring at Arumi as if asking for help.

"Sense. You've been teasing me ever since. Now I avenge you." whispered Arumi.

"Fuck you, Ar..."