Loving Paralyzed Men
Meet Oma Lydia

Sunday afternoon...

Akira decides to go home early from the boutique, as he feels less well.

He sat down with Dimas on the porch of the house while enjoying a warm chocolate. The atmosphere was so cold because it had rained since morning.

"It's try...." Say Akira while opening a box containing donuts with various flavors.

"What do you want to taste?" Ask Akira again.

"Mmmm I think I'd like to try the blueberry flavor." Reply Dimas.

"Always blueberries." Akira gave a donut with a blue topping sprinkled with brown color.

"Blueberry always reminds me of you."

Akira just smiled.

A moment both of them fell silent, just focusing on enjoying each other's donuts.

"Let's go inside. I have a gift for you." Say Dimas suddenly.

Akira follows Dimas into the house into his room.

"What's this?" Akira asked as Dimas showed him a large box.

"Open up, here's a present for you."

Akira slowly opened the box.

Some beautiful kitchen utensils, in the form of plates, bowls and cups in blue neatly arranged in it.

"I ordered it straight from China."

Akira could not say anything, he looked very fond of Dimas' gift.

"I chose light blue on purpose, because I know it's your favorite color."

"Thank you Dim, this is so pretty."

"The best gift is, look up." Say Dimas while pointing towards the top of the corner of the room.

Akira sees a small object, which looks like a camera.

"What's that?" Ask Akira.

"That's part of the security system that's been installed for you."

"You.... what?"

"I've installed a security system today. The guidebook is on the table." Say Dimas casually.

"Safety systems?" Ask Akira astonishment.

"You have alarm systems in every door and window, and motion sensor detectors in every room."

'Still like the old Dimas.' thought Akira with an annoyed look on his face.

"There's also a 'panic button' on your bed. You just need to press that button, then the police or security guard will be here soon."

'Who does he think he is? She acted like she was the man in charge of this house, she already felt like a responsible husband.'

"I don't want to live in a fortress like a paranoid man, Dim. I don't need all those tools. Unload everything tomorrow." Akira orders with an annoyed look.

"No." Snapped Dimas, his face stiff as a rock.

"You have no right to rule my life Dimas. This is my home, and I want to do everything myself. I'll get it all when I have time and money."

"You must learn to protect yourself, Akira." Shouting Dimas.

"Yeahann...." Dimas said in frustration. "You do need this security system, Akira." Dimas said again as he tried to calm down. "Someone entered your house last night, using only a knife in a nail clasp. For God's sake, Akira. You're looking for trouble living in a house without security like this."

"Someone went into the house?" Akira looks shocked. "What's going on? Why didn't you tell me?"

"That's just ART's niece working here, but she's scared of me. Someone else could have come in here and hurt you, Akira. I can't let it all be like this. Please accept this security system, if not for your own safety, then leave it to my peace."

Akira never imagined that Dimas would notice him that deep. Akira never thought that Dimas could have been physically abused when left alone. Dimas always looks very strong. Now he could not raise his hand to embrace himself anymore.

'No wonder if he was so attentive to safety at this time.'

"Alright Dim," replied Akira. "I'll keep the security system. But I refuse you to give me something I can't buy myself. I don't want to owe you." Akira Obviously.

"No. You don't owe me. It is I who owe you. You've given me so much in the last few months. Time, and attention, and even a house I can't pay back. Even giving you that security system can't repay all your kindness all along. Don't reject the little things I can give you."

"Alright, I'll take it as a rented item. But please don't be the old Dimas, the Dimas who always decides what I need without discussing it with me."

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When Oma Lydia arrived in the afternoon at Akira's house, Dimas was restless. The old woman never liked him, and she made no secret of it. Oma Lydia always showed her dislike for Dimas every time she met.

But what happened now, Oma Lidia treated Dimas well and with good manners. Dimas thought that Oma Lidia's hard stance had softened.

After finishing dinner, Oma Lidia rushed out of the house and returned quickly. Oma Lydia then placed a wooden stick on Dimas' lap.

"I'm sure this thing will be useful to you. You'll be using it soon. I hear you're getting better at your therapy." Oma Lydia.

Dimas felt overwhelmed and embarrassed by the gift given by Oma Lydia.

"Thank you Oma. Oma was the last person I thought would give me a gift. The wand is perfect." Dimas tried to keep his voice flat and did not waver because of the haru he felt. "By getting the stick it will make me have to try harder. I'll definitely be able to use it."

Oma Lydia smiled, then she walked towards Akira who was sitting in the living room. The two chatted casually, occasionally sounding laughing.

From far away, Dimas looked at Akira who was seen laughing loosely. He was so happy, making there a sense of sadness in Dimas' heart.

'She was so happy just with her Oma. While I....'

Akira accidentally caught the look on Dimas's sad face. He then walked towards Dimas leaving Oma Lydia sitting alone in the living room.

"Hey! Why does your face look so grim?" Ask Oma Lydia.

Dimas smiled, "i'm just envious of the closeness of the two of you." Reply Dimas.

Akira and Oma Lydia looked at each other.

"About we both have no parents. But you have Oma Lydia who always supports you, who always comforts you when you're sad. But I'm..." Said Dimas while sighing long. "You know for yourself, even though I have an older sister who looks really good. But she wasn't that attentive to me, like the attention Oma Lydia showed you. I don't know why I just realized that today."

Akira could feel that Dimas was indeed feeling sad. He held Dimas' hand tightly.

Q...!!!

Oma Lydia suddenly rejected Akira's hand.

"Beginning from the handrails, then mafsuan, continue kissing, hugging, the edges playing horses." Oma Lydia.

"Ommaaa...." Akira's shout made Dimas instantly smile.

"Hey you're a big man, mighty man, plus handsome." Oma Lydia ruffled Dimas' head.

"From today, consider me your Oma as well. If you want my attention just bialng. I can be your Oma, your best friend, your parents, your lover can be too. Hehe..."

"Ommm...." Again Akira shouted making a smile on Dimas' lips more fluffy.

"It looks like I'm going to choose to make Oma everything, except lovers. Because Oma still has a husband." Reply Dimas full of jokes.

"Uuhh pity, even though you are typical Oma dream man since Opa Darmawan became wrinkled."

"Haha...."