Love On The Side
'79

"Darling, everything will be fine. Try to think slowly about what to do next. And, try to rethink what your father said earlier. Maybe, you can make a good decision later."

"And remember that if all the decisions you make, I will support them with all my heart."

Rere who felt moved immediately leaned his head against Alvin's shoulder. Until this second, he felt very lucky to have and be owned by Alvin. The man he had thrown away before. But it was very happy to be with him.

Life is so complicated sometimes. People we hate, but in the end are the best choice for our lives. It is a difficult thing to accept by reason. But that is the reality of life. Which is really confusing sometimes.

"Thank you, Brother Alvin. Thank you for all you have given to this life. I'm sorry for all the mistakes I've made, my dear husband."

Alvin immediately kissed the soft head of Rere. His hand also gently stroked Rere's cheek which was currently on his shoulder.

"I should be thanking you, baby. Because now, the side love I have is avenged. The love that I had previously had was just a dream that I had always felt, but now, it had gotten its payback. I happy. Very happy to have each other with you."

Finally, after careful thought, Rere decided to accept Amira's will. Before that, Rere had also read Amira's letter very carefully.

The letter said that Amira apologized sincerely to Rere. He also said all his regrets, revealing the cause of wanting to have what Rere had.

It was inseparable from the remorse of the papa he always heard. And also, coupled with jealousy due to being betrayed by the person he loves the most. Who else if not Dimas. The person Amira loved wholeheartedly chose Rere after Amira gave him all the most precious things in his life.

Amira also wrote her application very deeply to Rere to take care of the child he was born with. *Although he still has family members from his papa, I want you to take care of my son, Brother Rere. Even though your status is only a stepbrother who hates me. But I'm sure, only you can educate my son well. I beg you very much.*

Such was the delivery of Amira through a letter that he left on his papa before she gave birth. After Rere and Alvin come to the hospital, new facts are discovered.

"Actually, Amira's mother still had time for us to help, mbak. But, he who did not want to live anymore refused help out loud. Amira's mother refused us to give the medicine, refused us to put the medical equipment until finally, she got weaker and finally exhaled last breath after a few hours after delivery."

That explanation left Rere helpless. Apparently, Amira was determined to end her life. He wrote his will very well. Asking Rere to take care of his son. As it turned out, he had actually thought about all of this very well before.

Yep. Amira does not want to live anymore. Because he didn't want his son to suffer after he was born. He also deeply regrets everything he has done. That guilty feeling made his life very uneasy. Coupled with the news of Rohan's departure, the guilt was even more severe for him to bear.

Rere took Amira's son to his mother's house. While Amira's suit, he took her with him to be buried.

The mother who saw this was of course surprised not to be upset. But, this wise old man would not directly take care of the things he could take care of later. Therefore, after Amira's funeral was over, then Mama Rere spoke up.

After exchanging a glance, Rere spoke up. "Let me explain, brother. Just carry this kid first." Rere spoke while moving the good boy who was in his carriage at the moment.

"Ma, Amira asked me to take care of this child. What do you think, mama?"

"No, Rere. Do not repeat the same mistake a second time. Now, you don't have any children. What if you have kids later? I don't want the mistakes you've made, moving on to you, son."

"But, ma. This kid's not wrong, is he? I'm sure that a good upbringing will make him a good human being." This time, Alvin spoke up.

The mother was silent as she listened to Alvin's words. To be honest, the mother's mind confirmed the words. But, a cautious and fearful heart also does not want to admit the truth.

"Alvin. You even talk like that? What if you fail to educate him? Just like the failure that you experienced before when educating Amira. She would be like the ungrateful Amira, let alone to return the favor, she would never be able to."

"Mama don't talk like that dong, ma. Amira was not the mother who failed in educating him. Because papa's mistakes are too impartial also love him too much. It wasn't Mama's fault, was it, Mah?"

The mother did not answer Rere's words just now. He chose silence while thinking about all the events of the past. It's true what Rere said. Amira wouldn't be the wrong person if it wasn't for her loving husband.

Meanwhile, Rere immediately issued Amira's letter which he had previously read. Then, he left it to his mother to read it anyway.

"What is this, Re?"

"Letter from Amira, Ma. He put it on papa for me. Mama read it first. Perhaps, mama can also strengthen my confidence to take care of this child."

Without answering what Rere said, the mother immediately opened and read the letter. After the letter was read, Rere again added all the explanations about Amira's determination to end her life after giving birth to the child.

Slowly, the mother began to understand what was going on. Indeed, the fear of the past that repeated again makes the heart of the mother still feel anxious. But, when he saw the handsome baby continues to latch in Alvin's arms, the mother immediately relented.

"alright. Maybe his presence to fix the wrong past. For that, mama agrees you're taking care of this kid, Re."

"Prove the same mama, Rere, Alvin. Your upbringing can change the mistakes of the past. A good education from you can create a good child. Mama's looking forward to it."

Rere and Alvin exchanged glances, and smiled. Right now, the doubts in Rere's heart had also disappeared. There is, a strong spirit to take good care of this innocent child.