Love Is Rain
Chapter 23. I'm sorry, Mother.

Mother knocked on the door of Bie's room. Hearing the door of his room knock, Bie wiped his tears. He walked slowly to open the door.

"Mother ...."

"Can Mother come in?"

"Of course, Mother. Come inside!" said Bie opened the door wide so that Mother can enter.

"Sit down here. Near Mommy," said Mother patted the mattress. Mother invited Bie to sit on the edge of her bed.

"Tell Mother what you're going through right now."

"I'm fine, Mother." Bie said while looking down.

"Mother, you want to say honestly. Mother knows you are lying right now. You're a child, Mother. From the age of one year you've been taken care of."

Bie got out of bed and rested at the feet of the mother.

"I'm sorry, Mommy" said Bie with tears in his eyes.

"What are you doing, why are you apologizing?"

"Mother, I've made a terrible mistake. I've humiliated Mother. I'm ready to take it all, Mommy can scold me, hit me or whatever."

"Say it clearly. Mother doesn't understand."

"Mother, I .. I ...."

"You are why, son," said Mother as she rubbed the back of the struggling Bie.

"I, I .. am pregnant, Mother."

Mother whose hand was stroking Bie's back was very shocked. He closed his mouth so he wouldn't make a loud noise.

"What are you saying, you're kidding."

"I'm not kidding, Mommy."

"Who's the man who impregnated you? Why are you pregnant? Mother did not expect you could do this. You are the proud child of Mother who is expected to set an example for your sisters. You are very disappointing, Mother," said Mother could not hold back her tears.

"Mother, I admit I was wrong. But I never wanted this to happen either. All out of my control, Mother."

"Who's your son's father, Bie?"

"Keenan ..." said Bie lirih.

"What ...? Keenans. How can you do this, son. You know it's a sin."

"I know, Mother. I'm sorry."

"Now you call Keenan, Mommy wants to talk. You must get married as soon as your belly grows."

"I can't, Mother."

"Why?"

"Keenan will be engaged to Cath."

"What do you mean, son?"

Bie explains all the events with. stamped on Mother. He said about the good-bye night. Bie also did not forget to apologize for lying to Mother.

"Now what are you going to do. Keenan should be responsible for your pregnancy."

"But I don't want to ruin Cath's happiness, Mother. Mami Cath was so happy when she said Cath would be engaged to Keenan."

"But this is no small matter. If you hide this from Keen, are you ready to bear this disgrace and burden alone."

"I'm ready Mother."

"What are you gonna do? Can you raise a child by yourself at this very young age?"

"I can do it, Mother."

"Why do you only think about the happiness of others. You yourself don't think."

"Mother, if I tell Keenan all the truth about my pregnancy, will his parents accept it? What if Keenan's parents don't want this kid? My relationship with the Cath family has definitely deteriorated since I have foiled Keen's engagement to Cath. I also can't be married to Keen. Everything's off, and it's a mess. I better let Keen and Cath get engaged. I can raise this baby. I just need some support from you, Mother."

"What's your next plan. You definitely can't continue your education because of your pregnancy."

"I want to start my life somewhere else. I'll try to open a small business from savings. Soon after this child is born, I'll go to college."

"Mother can't do anything. Hang a prayer that you can give. Whatever it is you're gonna do, I hope it all goes according to plan."

Mother asked Bie to sit next to her again. Mother asked Bie to start living in the city where Mother was born. There Mother still has acquaintances. Mother will take Bie to the city.

After that, Mother came out of the room. He asked Bie to rest and maintain the health of himself and the baby in the womb.

The next day, Bie began to compile all the items he would take away. As he was packing things into cardboard, one of his sisters at the parlour said Dimas wanted to meet.

Bie left his busy life first. He met Dimas who was waiting under the front tree of the parlor.

"Good afternoon, Dim."

"Good afternoon. Tumben says hello."

"Emang can't," said Bie.

"Lo's busy."

"Why?"

"Don't answer questions with questions either."

"So what should I say?"

"We'll go to the cafe for a minute."

"Gue change real clothes."

"Okay, I'm always ready to wait for Lo anytime. I'll never go."

"Gombali. I'm not Lo's girlfriend. No need to be combed. I'll change his clothes for a minute."

Bie went into the parlor and broke up with Mommy. Bie wanted to meet Dimas before he left the city.

After Bie changes his clothes, he meets Dimas. Dimas took Bie to one of his favorite cafes.

"What do you want to say?"

"Gue doesn't know where to start?"

"What the hell, Dim. He said he'd say something."

"Hhhmmm, Bie .. Before I start talking, I want Lo to remain the Bie I know. Bie is cheerful."

"Ouch, Dim. What the hell are you talking about?"

"Keen and Cath are getting engaged" murmured Dimas.

"Oh ..." said Bie flat.

"Lo was not surprised. You know what?"

"I already know from Cath's mom."

"When do you know? Why don't you talk?"

"Yesterday. I forgot to say the same to you."

"Lo's okay, Bie."

"So I have to what Lo thinks. I have to cry and scream. I had to cancel their engagement. I have to tell everyone I'm hurt." The cry of Bie finally broke.

Dimas tightened his body and carried Bie into his arms.

"Bie, you have to be patient and strong." Bie releases Dimas's embrace.

"Dim, this isn't Keen or Cath's fault. Didn't I ask Keen to accept Cath. So I can't regret it. I have to be able to accept it. I am strong. You say that a lot, don't you?"

"Bie, I don't know what to say. I know that right now your heart is hurting. Even though Lo said that he had sincerely released Keen, but from the inside of Lo's heart there must be a wound. Because Lo let go of Keen not because he was no longer in love, but all that was forced just for the sake of friendship. Lo hopes that by letting go of love, the rope of friendship will remain intertwined. But the reality is, Lo's love is gone and the friendship is over. Everything's beyond your expectations."

"Dim, I admit this heart hurt and hurt when releasing Keen. But the hurt I felt was even more painful when Cath decided to end our friendship."

"One day Cath will surely regret letting go of a friend like Lo."

Bie just smiled bitterly at Dimas' words.

Losing a friend is like losing half a foot to walk. The regret of losing a friend cannot be described with anything.

Seriate.

Is Bie going to be honest with Dimas about his pregnancy? Stay tuned for the continuation of this novel. Thank ye.