LET ME BE HAPPY
chapter 30

"Why is your mother evil at all?" ask Adinda.

"Oma, honey," interrupted Fathan.

"Yes, that's what Adin Yah means, oma," Errata Adinda.

"From the beginning, I didn't agree that Dad was related to your mother. Not just your words, but most of Dad's extended family disagrees. However, I still insist on making your mother the queen in Dad's heart, let alone your opinion in Father's favor." explained Fathan.

"So much now, well, does oma still hate you?" ask Adinda.

"Do you believe me if I said that I was the one who told Dad that you were alive?" fathan asked, "It is certain that you are very sorry for what happened to you in the past" Fathan said.

"I mean Dad?" ask Adinda.

"Look, I was devastated when I found out you were leaving Dad. At first I did not believe it, but the existence of the tomb of both of you is clear evidence that your life is so destroyed in the absence of you. Since then I've only worked, worked, and worked as an outlet for loneliness."

"Even, your mom arranges a blind date every day for Dad, but I'm not interested at all, but ten years have passed. Until one day Dad was framed by one of the women who was proffered to Dad by your om. Somehow the story goes, that morning Dad woke up naked with the woman who was in the arms of Dad-"

"Dad, I'm ashamed to say it's like Adin, '" said Adinda.

"And Dad again let you know. My son is married after all. Don't-don't you guys haven't-"

"Stop Dad, don't go on. Please continue the story, Adin is ready to be a loyal listener," between Adinda cut the sentence to be said by her father. Of course Adinda doesn't know. Just imagining it makes Adinda blush.

"All right, I'll continue." Fathan took a deep breath before continuing his story.

"Dad must be responsible for having fucked Elisha, even though Dad was not sure because Dad never felt like doing it. We ended up getting married, but we stayed asleep apart. Elisha didn't mind because he just wanted a confession."

"A few months later, a baby boy was born. Although I can not accept Elisha as the wife of the whole Father, but another case with Dirga who incidentally is the son of Father. Moreover, the presence of Dirga brings a new color in Dad's life."

"Until one time, during the elementary school breakup, Dirga had an accident. Dad took her to the hospital, while Elisa was busy with her social friends."

"Dirga lost a lot of blood, while the blood stock in the hospital that matched Dirga was exhausted. I volunteered to be a donor. Whatever Dad's gonna do as long as Daddy's son survives. It's enough Dad lost you guys at that time. I don't want to lose Dirga either."

"However, after a series of examinations, it turned out that Dad's blood type did not match Dirga. Then, at that time Dad only knew that Dad could not have children again since the accident that Dad had." Fathan breathed a heavy breath. Netra.

"So, Dirga's not Dad's son, is he?" ask Adinda to know.

"Yes, right, Dirga's not Dad's son. However, the fact that can not change the affection of Father to him," said Fathan hoarse.

"Then, how's Dirga doing now, Dad?" ask Adinda.

"Innalillahi wa inna ilaihi rajiun. Sorry Adin Yah. Adin is very sorry," said Adinda sincerely.

"Well how's Aunt Elisha doing, Dad?" ask Adinda.

"She came with your father right after Dirga was pronounced dead. He was crying roaring. You're scolding me because I'm just quiet."

"After the funeral was over, we all gathered together in the living room. There was Father, oma, opa, Elisha, and some relatives who still had not come home. Dad pulled out the evidence files from the hospital. Elisha could not dodge and finally he admitted in front of all family members that he was guilty. Right then and there, Dad dropped the talaq on her even though he objected."

"Omamu was shocked and fell unconscious. After realizing he apologized many times to Dad. Your words then reveal a fact that has been a secret."

"Since then I've been searching for your whereabouts. I also hired some good detectives. But baby, the information about you we can't get. Until one day, one of my informants managed to find you. He sent you a photo with your data."

"Father was very happy and sad at the same time. I'm happy to have found you, but I'm also sad that I really can't see you anymore" explained Fathan at length.

Now, the tears could not stand it anymore. Let everyone look in wonder at him. Fathan just wanted to vent the tightness that lingered in his chest. He is indeed a famous haughty and cold in the business world, but he can also be fragile if it concerns his soulmate who is now gone.

Adinda got up from her seat. He approached his father and hugged him from the side. There slowly tears flowing on the old face that still looks beautiful. He could feel the sadness his father was experiencing. Same is the case with her who is very sad left by her beloved mother.

Actually, there are still many things that Adinda wants to ask her father. However, seeing the condition of his father who was not okay, as well as the gaze of several pairs of eyes that looked pity, made him stop asking all the things that flashed in his mind.

"Dad, dong was sad. Adin followed sadly," said Adinda while unraveling her embrace.

"I'm sorry Daddy, honey, it's sad for you" said Fathan, wiping away the tears still on his cheeks.

"Dad don't have to apologize because I wasn't wrong. Now all you need to do is always smile happily for Adin and for yourself" Adinda said.

"Yes, we're home now, it's late in the afternoon" Fathan asked, looking at the watch in his hand that had shown the number four.

Now they are on their way home. Fathan drove his car so slowly that he wouldn't part with his daughter.

"Darling, tomorrow I have to go home. There's a lot of work I have to finish. God willing once a month Dad will come. I would also like to invite you to visit oma and opa, but not now because I'm very, very busy" Fathan said.

"Don't tell your husband about Dad or his family. Take good care of yourself, dear" he added.

"Okay Dad, but I have to promise to call Adin often" Adinda said with a smile that she offered to her father.

The car they were driving had arrived at the apartment. The sister came down and waved her hand at the father. He was still standing in his place until the car was nowhere to be seen from his sight.

Adinda then steps towards her apartment unit. He smiled cheerfully all the way. Adinda hopes that the happiness she feels now, she can feel next.