Happy Ending's
Chapter 41: Not Believing

James has been in Singapore for a week. He went to the Singapore zoo to photograph the animals that were there. He also traveled through every corner of the country that was once part of Malaya. He never thought before, if in a small country like Singapore has a lot of beautiful animals. 

James roams the islands to get good photos. Sudong Island, Semakau, Sister Island and Subar Darat were not spared from their exploration. He likes the job he is currently doing. Photographer of animal magazine. Hearing the sound of birds, the behavior of animals in the wild, makes his heart and mind calm.

On his last day in Singapore James went to China Town. There not only presents the old city typical of Chinese buildings, but also street food and souvenirs typical of Singapore. For lovers of Tin-tin, in the row to the left of the exit mrt there is a store that sells trinkets. 

James took whatever pictures he found interesting. Including, a woman who sits alone while enjoying her lunch. For a long time he stood up while taking his picture in various poses, one word that came out of James' lips. Well-favoured. For the first time her chest rippled and felt afraid just to get her acquainted. James' body was hot cold as he began to approach and invite him to speak. "Kyla." The three girls mentioned the name The young man blushed in embarrassment but was invisible because he had such a fierce face. Especially when the girl told her story. James felt sorry, but when he hit a cat he did not feel guilty. Even when he was sakau, in his heart did not feel anything. But with Keyla, he could even give his life for the married woman. 

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Winter in Canada is so painful. Especially for two lonely people. Despite staying one roof James and Keyla never touch. In James's eyes, the girl was like a diamond that he did not want to touch carelessly. And for the first time there was a woman who loved James sincerely other than her own mother. 

"Do you like it, James?" his mother asked him over the phone when James said he found Keyla in Singapore and brought her back to Canada. 

"I just want to protect her, Ma. Not more."

"really? Did you miss him when you were far away?"

"Yes. I'm thinking. Because I'm rarely home."

"Are you worried about him?"

"of course. She's a fragile woman and cries easily."

"That means you love her, baby." Of love? James was ashamed. His mother was more aware of his feelings than she was alone.

"Will you see the picture?"

"By pleasure, James." Rossi's voice sounded happy to find his son in love. He wanted James to live a normal life like everyone else. Have love and family. 

"She's so beautiful, James," Rossi said when he saw the picture sent by his son. 

"Mama would love to meet him. She must be a good girl."

"Yes. And her husband just left her."

"Oh! Is she another man's wife?"

"Yes." Yeah." 

"Then what are you going to do James?"

"I'll stay with him. Until she's ready to go back to Indonesia and ask for a divorce from her husband."

"Patience James. Protect her. Unloved. If there is sincerity in your heart, God will bless your love. Believe it."

James hung up the phone. The god? Does he really exist? I don't know. Whether or not, James wants Keyla to be happy. With him or without him.

The birth of the Cloud brought a new chapter to his life. "Male, Key," said James as she was about to wake up. Keyla shed tears when she saw the baby in her hand. "Thank you, James. Thank ye. Without you this child would not have been born. Will you give her a name?"

James was silent for a moment. "Give me a name? Is it okay, Key?"

"of course. You were the one who took care of this baby while it was still in my stomach. I know you're rarely home, but you often ask Erika to take care of me. You're the one who has the right to give him James' name."

The man turned his face away from Keyla. Dissipated cheeks wet with tears of novelty. I don't know why there was warmth in his heart. Although the boy was not his own flesh and blood, he wanted to protect and care for him as he had always done for Keyla.

"Women. Clouds, Key. What say?"

"Hmmm. A cloud? What a good name. I like it, James. Cloud ... From now on your name is Cloud. Look at James, he's smiling. The clouds like his name." James' heart was filled with happiness. Seeing Keyla and the Clouds made her feel like the most perfect human being.

"Owww .. cup .. cup .. dear. No cry. Do you want to come with your papa? Da? Alright .. biak .. stop crying. James, carry. Looks like he likes you better." James takes the Cloud from Keyla's hand. The clouds stopped crying. 

"Do you like your Papa better? I gave birth to you. You know that, right?" Keyla kissed her newborn son. James sitting next to her was silent because he could not believe what he was hearing. Papa's? Is James a father now? How can a person who has been rehabilitated become a father? Is that name appropriate for him? Those words kept fluttering in his head. He's afraid he can't be a good father to the Clouds. But he was also happy with his new status. Papa's.

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The moment James was waiting for finally arrived. Meet Keyla's husband. 

"Are you and Keyla married?" stevan asked as they chatted in the back of the house while accompanying Awan who was playing a romp with Bunny.

"How can we get married if Keyla still has a husband?" James answered cynically.

"Haha. I forgot that you guys live abroad who can stay home without getting married. You can have as many children as you want." Stevan laughed crisply. Though in his heart wanted to hit the face of the man sitting next to him.

"Haha. I also forgot that you're an irresponsible man and left your wife on the streets pregnant. That's so funny." James clapped his hands while laughing. If there were no Keyla and Clouds in this house, he would have already thrown the man beside him to the bottom of the abyss. 

"Are the Clouds really my son?"

"You can test it if you don't believe it."

"Does that mean I can take her home?"

"of course. But kill me first. You know Keyla's parents don't like you anymore? You just abandoned Keyla."

"And that means you've lost Cloud and Keyla forever."

Stevan thought hard. He will also not be able to force Keyla to return to Indonesia. 

"What's your plan?" ask Steve.

"I'll take Keyla back to Indonesia. Her parents asked me to have Keyla stay there."

"Then?"

"We'll stay at your place for a week. Let Keyla choose. If he chooses me, you'll have to divorce him. If he chooses you, I'll let him go."

"alright. I agree."

*****

When approaching the house Stevan James felt familiar with the woman next to him. Anna's? The closer James gets to believing it's Anna. He did not believe all this time what Keyla meant was Anna who had once been his lover. The world is narrow!

He took Keyla who seemed unhappy with Anna's whereabouts. The man knew how much Anna had thrust a sharp knife into his chest. The man wasn't sure if Anna recognized him or not, which is sure to make James feel bad about the look in his eyes. Hatefully and ostensibly to remove Keyla from this earth.

"Are you crazy Steve? There's another woman in this house but you didn't tell. You know Keyla doesn't like that woman?" Two men were chatting in the gazebo on a late day. While the other residents of the house are already in the dream realm.

"I have to look after him, James. I can't ignore it."

"Yes. That's yourselves. Always mixed up your feelings? Didn't you understand it until now? Because that woman you and Keyla are separated. I'm sorry I brought Keyla here." James grunted in annoyance. He tried to hold back his anger because he didn't want anyone to listen. James doesn't want Keyla to worry. While the man next to her just fell silent without saying a word. 

"If anything happens to Keyla and the Clouds I won't spare you, Steve," James said, leaving the statue alive. 

Steve walked up the stairs, opening Keyla's bedroom door. He had slept well as well as the clouds. Unable to sleep, James went around the house. He opened the doors one by one on the second floor and checked what they contained. He was impressed with Steve, his taste was high and rich. 

When he found the gym room, without permission James immediately took off his shirt and trained his muscles. At home there is nothing like this and only occasionally go to the gym. It's also rare because his job after returning home is to play with his little captain and clean up Bunny's house. Since becoming a father, he has been very busy. James became more active because he no longer received support from his father. He said he wanted to be independent and support his family with his own efforts. Even so he was happy because Keyla never sued. Whatever James gave him, he always accepted it with joy. 

"After you got mad at me, you used my gym equipment too? Cih," Stevan said as he walked into the gym.

"I like the free. You know I'm not rich like you." James didn't want to lose and still ran on the treadmill. 

"I see all your rooms soundproof? Do you like karaoke?" James' turn insinuated the man who was lifting the burble in his right hand.

"Do you want to steal something until you open every room in my house?"

"Yes. Who knows if there's gold in it."

"If I were that rich I wouldn't have to work."

"Aren't you unemployed?!"

"Damn it!"

"What did you build this house for? Do you want to house every madman in your house?"

"Keyla. Keyla said she wanted a castle surrounded by roses." James quiet. He felt defeated. Rich people seem to be hard to argue with. 

"Are you done?" james asked when Stevan finished his sport. 

"I'm tired of both of you. I want to shower and work."

"elright. I hope you don't sneak into Keyla's room." Stevan smiled and walked into his study. While James was still busy trying one by one sports equipment in the room. He didn't want to waste a chance. He rarely exercised calmly. 

At two o'clock in the morning James had just finished exercising. When he opened the door he saw a shadow of a woman wearing a white negligee from the kitchen. He was seen holding a red box and placed in a closet. Is he a ghost? I don't know. Free body James big if it turns out he is afraid of the name of a subtle creature. He was obviously curious what he was doing. He hid behind a pole, waiting for the woman to leave. And after being observed the shadow went up the stairs, towards the very end of the room. Crossing Keyla's room. Anna's room?

After the woman entered, James hurriedly descended into the kitchen. He checked something Anna had touched. Cloud milk box? Quickly he took the milk and then brewed it and put it in a bottle and went out to find a cat. Usually in a place like this many cats roam. 

James walked down the street in dim lighting. Looking for a cat or anything that can be used as a guinea pig.

After walking far enough, James finally found a kitten. Without waiting for a long time he caught the cat and drank the milk he brought. James took the cat home and on the way the cat vomited. James then ran to the house and gave the cat water and sought veterinary services that were open 24 hours.

"It's lucky that the cat was quickly brought here. Otherwise, it could die" said the veterinarian, whose clinic is not far from Stevan's house. "Cats often eat rat poison traps. If you have vomited and given water, it can usually be helped."

"Thank you, Doc. Can I put this cat in here? If you've healed, please let go." After paying the bill, James takes a taxi to Stevan's house. In a hurry he took the milk box and threw it in the trash. Furious, James went up to Anna's room.

The woman thrashed as James smothered her mouth. "Anna, do you remember me? Yaws!" Anna kept trying to escape. But James' energy is no match. "Remember .. I always watch you. If anything happens to my son and Keyla, you'll pay for it. Understood?" The man then left Anna in bed. 

The next day, Keyla looked confused. He opened the whole cupboard in the kitchen. "What are you looking for, Darling?" ask James who just got home. His sweaty body glittered by the light reflection of the lamp. "Collar of Clouds. I bet you put it here yesterday, James."

"Maybe it's just your feelings, Key. It must be over. You've been senile lately" he replied, chugging water from the refrigerator.

"I remember once, James. Alright. I'll go to the minimarket before Clouds wake up." Keyla stepped up and pulled out her wallet in the drawer. "Are you minimarket using an apron?"

"Oh my God!" Keyla hurriedly removed the apron and folded it. "Thank you, James." Keyla gave a small peck on her cheek. Had Keyla done that every morning, James would have loved not to be a bitch. Because until this moment, he knew that Keyla still holds his love only for Stevan. Even so, he did not mind at all.