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6. Escape Plan

The next day the little family, too, planned to go for a walk to the park, recreation area and also shopping to the mall. That's what Rossa designed all night. When he thought about his stepfather who only came to Jakarta once a month.

" I'll make Maria can't come with us for fun. I'm not happy to share my mom and dad with that little girl!" rossa said with a sly smile.

After being satisfied with his plan, Rossa then looked for his mother who was busy in the kitchen to prepare their supplies the four of them went to the recreation area.

It is usually done by this family. When Zainal returned to Jakarta. Payday at the end of the month.

Rossa was very happy to see her stepfather was ready to take them to the family for a walk.

' I have to make my stepfather not take Mary with us this time. I don't want that woman coming with us!' rossa approached Zainal who was meeting Mary in his room.

" Good morning Princess! What about your health, baby? Has your fever healed?" zaenal asked when he saw Maria still lying in her bed.

" I'm sorry Maria Dad. Looks like Maria can't come with you. Maria still feels dizzy. Maybe a break of one more day will make Maria even better!" maria said with a clear face in front of her father.

" Oh, how poor are you Mary. You should rest at home. Later next month we can take a walk together again when Dad comes back to Jakarta!" rossa said with great happiness because everything went according to her plan that did not want Maria to come with them.

" If you're not well, we don't have to go for a walk. Papa couldn't bear to leave you alone at home. Especially now that the maid at home is going out of town because there is a family need. You'll fix it at home alone baby if you don't come with us!" zainal said with his anxious face looking at Maria who looked teary.

" Thank you for loving Maria so much. But it's okay if you want to take a walk with mom and Rossa. They've been waiting for this day Dad. Let Mary stay home. It's okay Dad. I'll just buy some souvenirs for Maria!" maria told her father not to cancel their plans for a walk.

' If they don't go for a walk today, then I failed in my plan last night to escape from this house! I don't want it to always be a material teasing and mama Andien and Rossa's curse. I know that they've always thought of me as a prankster in their lives. Because they want to rule over my father for themselves! Forgive Mary father. But I can't help Mary either because I'm always busy with your work and won't take Mary with you. Mary is tired of father, life is persecuted by both of them." Mary's inner sorrow at thinking she will lose her father when she has managed to run away from home.

" Have Mary dear you not cried? Well if you really want to rest at home is okay. I'll buy you some souvenirs and also give you some pretty clothes that you can wear on your birthday!" zainal said as he stroked Maria's cheek lovingly.

" Come on, let's go. Time is already noon if the streets are jammed we will certainly arrive at the tourist site with hot weather." Andin said while glancing cynically at Maria who did not dare to look at him.

" Mary is sick and she is not with us. Can you call your friend to accompany my daughter at home? Because I'm so worried about leaving Maria alone at home sick!" zainal said to Andien who immediately pouted to hear his words.

" It's the weekend! Everyone is busy with their activities with their family. Do you have the heart to interrupt someone else's family event?" andien protested to Zainal.

" Or Mamah just like Rossa who went for a walk. Let Mas be at home with Maria?" said Zainal was trying to negotiate with his wife so that he could take care of his beloved daughter who is currently sick.

" This is why? In my mind there is only Mary. Are mama and Rossa not a priority in your life?" andien began to lose patience to see Zainal who seemed to object to leaving Maria and since then could only hide his face in the chest of the father who had always been the best place for him to express sadness which cannot be revealed to the father.

" Dad go with them. Maria is absolutely okay. Maria will sleep. Later when bored Maria will watch television. Later Maria will lock all the doors and windows so Maria can be safe at home. Don't worry!" mary said as she looked at the father who was considering what his daughter had said.

" It's right you're okay if Dad dies you baby!?" zainal asked once again to confirm the ability of the beloved Princess to stay home alone.

With the steadiness of Mary's heart, she nodded her head. Even though his heart was now deeply broken. Thinking that he will soon be parting ways with his beloved father. Mary hugged her father's body very tightly and kissed him on the cheek lovingly.

' Forgive Mary Father. Maria had to leave Dad. Maria is no longer able to be a material outlet for their emotions both. Maria knew that Andien's mother never liked Mary. Moreover, Rossa who always makes Maria bully material in school along with her gang friends who are very barbaric! Mary had no idea what was going to happen with Maria going forward. But getting out of this house will hopefully be the best way for our family!' inner Mariah with her tears filled with sadness and also a sense of tightness in her heart that is very extraordinary.

The burden of Mary is very great today. At just 10 years old she must face the birth and inner torment of her stepmother who never liked her. Especially coupled with Rossa who always invites her friends to torture her when they are in school.

During this time Maria always endured all her pain and never told anyone the bad behavior of Andien and Rossa against her.