Hacking Flavors
Resolutions

My confusion about Papa's title being mentioned in front of Kiyano's name continued, until I followed Nila and Mark into their mama's room.

As he was about to enter Laila's room, Mark stopped me at the door.

"Mm. thank you, Bang. We have come so far. Sorry, I have to ask. Do you know my mom?" Ask Mark to me.

"I'm.."

I was confused to answer Mark's question. How is his way of explaining something that I myself have not been able to ascertain his truth?

I want to see their Mama's face again at close range. I want to see if it's true that she's my Laila. That's why I have to see their mom back. Because I remember very well that my Laila had a birthmark on the back of her earlobe.

Confused to answer, I was surprised by someone's call to me.

"Aro? What are you doing here? Ah. yep. I forget. As good as I call you by your real name, don't you, Erlan?" A familiar sound in my ears.

I turned and found Karina walking towards me.

I see there's no Rinaya with him.

"Queen..Mm.. Karina.. are you here too?" Ask me back.

"Yes. I'm visiting my Mami, Lan. It turns out that long time no see, Papi died a year ago. From that moment on, my mother was often hospitalized for her hypertensive illness" Karina replied lethargicly.

"Oh.. Rinaya.. Where is it?" Ask me to make small talk.

"Rinaya was sleeping in Mami's room. Mami was surprised by my return. And, well, you can imagine for yourself how happy my Mama is. To the point that his tension is suddenly high. But I was quite happy because I finally got back together with my family again" Karina said with a big smile.

"Oh.."

"What about you? Oh, is this your family, Lan? Is he your sister? But, not too similar either." comments Karina.

My gaze returned to Mark who was currently staring at Karina with an unblinking look.

I know exactly what was on the young man's mind. Like her, Karina's beauty charm has bewitched Mark to such an extent.

"She's Mark's name" I replied briefly.

I don't know what to recognize Mark as. Because I only mentioned his name.

Then I saw Mark was wrong when I greeted Karina back. And Karina looked indifferent to her misbehavior.

Then Nila's voice called out to Mark. So Mark was saying goodbye to re-enter his Mama's room. Leaving me and Karina at the door.

"What's up, Lan? I see you as unhappy? Haven't you met your family yet?" Karina asked attention.

My gaze turned toward the door that Mark had closed. While my heart was so hopeful to be able to go inside following his steps.

"Do you know what year it is, Karina?" Ask me with an unfocused look.

"Heh. Heh. Heh..!"

I couldn't control myself not to step back until my back collided with the wall behind me. Next, my body slumped until I sat on the floor, still with a ruckus I could not control.

"Do you believe me, Rin? When I tell you. If I come back to this world it's too late.. 2047.. Oh my God.. !" My words are filled with pain.

"What do you mean late, Lan?" Ask Karina again.

"Heh. Heh. Heh. My real body died in a car accident in 2022, Rin. 2022. That means over twenty years ago I died! And I guess that young man was my son, Rin..! My boy!" Cursed me with the head I hid between my knees.

"What?! How could it be, Lan? My family has been the same since we last met. I mean, the difference in time since I kidnapped Frans to Goluth is the same as my lost time from Earth. All I regret is that I didn't get to see Papi before he died" Karina said.

"Well. Then you're lucky enough, Rin! Different from me! Right now the woman I love the most is in critical condition inside. He has aged, leaving me who cannot be with him for as long as he. Though I wish I could live an aging life with her, Rin.." I spoke again. Even if it is just a drift.

"Then, does your family know you're Erlan? I mean, you told them, right?" Ask Karina again.

"Heh. Heh. Heh! How do I tell them, Rin? Do you think they'll believe my words?!" I asked back sarcastically.

"What's wrong with trying?" Karina's proposal again.

"Yes I told them, but later they thought of me as a madman. Hows it? After all, the most important thing right now is the critical condition of my Laila. Good Lord! What kind of experiment are you giving?"

I'm still sitting deprok on the floor. With my head still bowed between my knees.

I want to be angry at destiny. But then what? What could happen after her? My Laila still left me in this young body. While it could be at any time...

I flinched suddenly.

'How stupid of me! What am I doing here? Laila needs me right now. Despite the age difference between us, my love for her is still the same. Impersely because of the obvious physical differences. All I have to do right now is accompany my Laila always. All time!' I am determined in my heart.

"La? Are you all right?" Karina asked me.

He seemed worried when he saw this sudden change in my attitude. I lift my eyes to her pretty face.

No swish crossed my heart when I looked at him. My mind is currently filled with Laila's name.. Laila.and Laila only.

"I have to be on Laila's side.. Sorry, Rin. I gotta get in there. Laila's waiting for me!" I said goodbye to Karina.

"O.ke.say my regards to your Laila, yes. Don't be discouraged. Just tell that truth to your family, Lan. Whether they believe it or not will not change the truth" Karina advised me.

I gave her a short nod. Before I finally put my step into the room in front of me.

The room where my Laila is waiting for me right now.

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