Behind The Boss
They Should Be United

Mama Ariana and Mr. Mahesa sat awkwardly. They were still shocked beyond measure when Tina told them. The old friend finally showed up.

Mr. Mahesa as someone who knew for sure the news of his friend from his eldest son, could only guess that the arrival of his best friend was definitely just to visit his daughter. However, what would be the answer if he also asked Radit?

"How are you, Kamil? It has been a long time since we have met" said Mr. Mahesa, trying to speak stale. The person he had just swept-Papa Kamil, was still silent expressionless. Not even answering.

"You can go, Tina ...," commanded Mr. Mahesa, seeing that Tina was still standing in her place.

"No! Tina should be here! Because I'm gonna tell him to call Karin." Tina's legs receded to step over to hear the resolute denial. He was also relieved because he was also curious about what was happening.

Mr. Mahesa laughed awkwardly. "O, sure you miss him, huh?"

"Why don't you tell me first, Kamil. At least we can prepare something to welcome you. And where is Rina? We didn't see it." Mr. Mahesa added, still trying to make small talk, even though his heart is anxious now. Why did Kamil come at such an inopportune time? What would he think if he found out about what hit his daughter?

Kamil smiled faintly. "I don't want to mince words, Mahesa. I just wanted to ask Ariana this."

"Me?" Mama Ariana is confused. Looked at Kamil and Mahesa alternately. "Why me?"

"Yes, of course you are. You are the source of this problem" replied Papa Kamil coldly. "Do you still want to ask my son to get divorced from your son and marry your other son?"

A word that instantly made Mama Ariana stunned. " Why do you know where?" tanya just escapes from the tongue.

Papa Kamil chuckles. "Then do you think, if I don't know then you can at will do anything to my daughter? That so?!" His eyes turned firm.

Mama Ariana shrieks. He inched closer to Master Mahesa who was sitting next to him. Clutching her husband's arm as if asking for a defense.

"What do you have in mind, Ariana? Do you think my son is a rotating trophy? Do you think he has no feelings? You think it's appropriate, you tell her to divorce and then marry another man? You are a woman, Ariana. You should have understood her feelings better than I did this man!"

"You're a mother, Ariana. Does your mind still like that? What if your daughter is treated like that? Or what if it happens to you?

This is why you still think like a child. Still selfish. Even now you are making your second son the same as you," licked Papa Kamil at length.

Mama Ariana did not dare to answer. He was also confused as to what to say. Especially Mr. Mahesa, he felt ashamed. But he also did not like to see the position of his wife who was so intimidated by Kamil's words.

"Sorry, Kamil. Everything is not what you think it is" said Mr. Mahesa. "I don't know where you got the information from but everything's not what you think it is."

"Stop defending her, Mahesa. I've heard everything clearly." Kamil raised one leg on the other. Tried to secure himself by leaning his back. He was easing his rumbling anger in the chest.

"Clearly?" asked Mr. Mahesa not understanding.

Kamil looked at her cynically, "If you want to cover this up, try now you tell me where Radit is? You knew?"

Mr. Mahesa was silent.

Kamil smiled faintly. "You can't possibly know where he is because he's gone from home. I-so, right? You still want to deny it?"

Silence pauses.

"Today Radit came and apologized to me. He told me everything. It was you who told him to divorce Kiran.

I didn't expect your mind to be that narrow. Especially you, Ariana. You also overestimated Mahesa. You let him do it."

Mr. Mahesa was aghast, and so was Mama Ariana. They look at each other. Mentioned one word that did not sound. 'Ramey?'

"Wait first. You mean Radit met you?"

"Yes. So there is no need for you to cover up what has happened," replied Papa Kamil firmly and then sighed softly. "I'm disappointed in you, Mahesa. I thought, I'll calm down to let my daughter in here. It turns out I was wrong."

"You know. I deliberately planned that he would meet Radit. They have liked each other since childhood. I know that's why I directed him to work at TJ. I thought you would give TJ's leadership position to Radit because it's your father's legacy, Ariana. It is not expected that he even met Ari and Ari fell in love with him. I see, right?"

"Instead he was struck by a disaster when he wanted to see me. Then you marry her off to the position she doesn't recognize Karin. After they get to know each other and understand their position in each other's hearts, you instead want to separate them because Ari has returned."

"You know Ariana, what was on my mind when I heard that?"

Mama Ariana who is usually always arrogant and does not want to lose if she argues with Kamil, for now lost words because of the quarrel with her husband earlier. He just kept quiet listening to Kamil's scolding.

"You're crazy, Ariana. That's what I think! You know, you're crazy!" furious Mr. Mahesa. His eyes glanced at Ariana.

"Sorry Kamil. I think for our age it's not appropriate to talk to Ariana!" protest Mr. Mahesa quickly.

"Tina, get Karin. Have him pack his clothes immediately and come down!" Kamil's orders to Tina leave Ariana and Mahesa aghast.

"Whatchu mean? Don't take Kiran from me. Can't! You can't take him. She's my son-in-law. She's my daughter!" Mama Ariana shook her head. "Ma ...." He looked at Mr. Mahesa, pleading for his defense.

"Call immediately! Or I'll pick him up. And if that happens, I'll make sure she doesn't come back to this house with my daughter-in-law!" What an incredible assertiveness. Sorting the intention of Mr. Mahesa who wants to interrupt. Mr. Mahesa nodded at Tina as an order assuring Kamil's will.

"I don't think we're in such a hurry, Kamil. Do you want our two children divorced?"

"Isn't that what you want?!" kamil sarcas.

"No. We initially thought so. But not anymore. Ariana and I had a deal. We will not force them again. We'll give Ari an understanding."

Kamil laughed cynically. "Is this because of my arrival?"

"Of course not. We've decided before your arrival. At first we were just afraid of what happened to you over and over to Radit and Ari. Radit also understands that." Mr. Mahesa tried to reconcile Kamil.

"Of course you can see the difference, Mahesa. When that happened to me, my blood and Sandi's blood were different. That's what I'm looking after. I also have a trust from Papa. Lina also did not have both parents so no one defended us. And we're shackled by the complicated lives of the Widjadja family."

"But Radit and Karin are different. Ari and Radit are blood brothers. They also still have you who can understand their feelings for Ari.

And of course Karin still has us as her parents. I certainly won't let my daughter experience the sadness I used to feel."

A moment of silence until Kamil continued. "You don't know, Mahesa, how painful the separation was?"

"I knew. Because I have experienced it too. We have experienced it, Kamil," Mahesa replied quickly.

"You experienced it but in your quarreling condition. You were both angry at that moment. While Lina and I were separated while our love was soaring. And of course, the separation was a heavy blow to us. So did Karin and Radit. And the severity of their relationship is separated because of your request as both parents."

"Aren't you supposed to be ashamed, Mahesa? Anything else you want to tell me?" Questions that Mr. Mahesa cannot answer. She and Mama Ariana were both silent.

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