Mother is Not a Night Woman
It was Lyla

After complaining about the actions of Wira on his opinion, Lyla was sound asleep. The middle-aged man was still at home sitting there looking at Lyla's plain face. His outstretched hand stroked the top of the little girl's head, with a shady smile dotting her face. In his mind, if only the sons of Wira were with them, he might have been as big as Lyla. But alas, the existence of the grandson he had long sought had not found a bright spot.

Dad was just about to get out of the room when Via came from the doctor's office. As usual, he will show his smile.

"Dad left already? Sorry to bother Dad. I was a long time in the doctor's office."

"It's okay. I really like Lyla. He's a strong boy" he said followed by a nod by Via. "Via ... Can we talk to you for a second?"

"What's up, Dad?"

Dad coded Surya to leave them both in the room. The man who was always loyal behind his master also immediately walked out of the room. Father embraced Via and took him to sit on a chair, not far from Lyla's bed. For a few moments, my father was silent. I don't feel like speaking yet.

Via could also see the look of sadness on his father-in-law's face. "Dad why?"

"Why are you covering up the truth, son? Why didn't you tell dad?"

"What do you mean, Dad?"

"Lyla just said that the Hero always bullies you. I'm sorry, son. I really don't understand why the Hero did all this. I think she asked permission to marry you because she loves you. Once Lyla's condition improves, and you'll be allowed to go home, you'll be staying with me. Leave the Hero and let him reflect on his mistakes. I'm not gonna let him hurt you again. You fought alone to take care of Lyla, even to sacrifice yourself."

Clear fluid started inundating Via's eyeballs. Although he tried to hold back, but still fell wet his plain face without make up. He remembered all the mistreatment of the Hero to him from the first day of their marriage. Lie if you don't feel sad and hurt. Like a wife in general, Via also expects affection. But on the contrary, even the hatred he obtained.

"Dad ... Besides being a mother, I am also a wife. It would be a sin for me to leave the house without my husband's permission. I may be hurt for what Mas Wira did. But my role as a wife is to cover up what my husband lacks. It's not entirely your fault that he hates me. I'm just someone who would have ended up as a comforting woman if I hadn't been so kind to me."

Lovingly, the father rubbed the head of the woman who became his daughter-in-law. Via is very different from Shera, therefore he greatly admired the maturity of Via, even though he was still quite young.

"Via ...The hero only knows how to hurt you. Stay with mom and dad. I'd be really happy if you and Lyla stayed with us." Again he tried to persuade Via. "Wira's wasted a wife as good as you. Give him the proper punishment."

"Is it worth it for a wife to punish her husband, Father?"

"But did he ever carry out his duties as a husband? No, he's ignoring you. He even gave you an unworthy room."

Via's tears are flowing more and more. There is a wound in the heart that is very deep. "Mas Hero is just an ordinary human being. He is not an angel with perfection. As long as I am his wife, my duty is to serve him."

The heart of a Mr. Gunawan was so filled to hear the words of Via. He felt lucky to have a son-in-law whom he had rescued a few months ago from an amusement park. Since the first time he met, he was so amazed at the figure of Via. Moreover, when Via who was very frightened that night told him the cause he was willing to enter the black world. Verily, Via a woman is noble to him.

How clean your soul is, son. You deserve to be happy.

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On the other hand, Wira and Bima just arrived at a boarding school called Shera, which is the location where she threw away her baby. Once they arrived at the capital, they headed straight for that place. Even the hero has not been able to go home. Bima just had a driver pick them up at the airport.

"Shera said he threw your son here" Bima said, staring at the school building.

For a moment, Wira turned her gaze to a place she was familiar with. Mother's Orphanage, where Via and Lyla previously lived.

"Let's ask the school guard. I hope he knows something." Bima pointed at a middle-aged man who was sitting at the school guard post.

Without thinking much more, they walked up to the man to ask. In the hope, there will be clues about the whereabouts of the child of the Hero.

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"Four years ago, there was indeed a newborn baby found in front of the school gate. The first one to find her was a young girl. He took the baby to the orphanage that was at the end of the street" explained the school guard, pointing to an orphanage that was only a few hundred meters from the school. Even the orphanage building could be seen from where they were now sitting.

The hero froze, only his gaze directed at Bima. There is a feeling between sad and happy, at least he has got a bright spot regarding the whereabouts of his son. However, there are also concerns if the baby has adopted.

Bima patted Wira's shoulder, which made the man's daydreams scatter for a moment. "Come, Wira ... We're going to that orphanage." Bima looked at the middle-aged man in front of her. "Thank you, sir. This information is very helpful."

"Either. You can ask about the baby to the caretaker. Her name is Miss Retno."

The hero nodded slowly. He took out the money in the wallet without counting the amount, then gave it to the man in front of him. "Thank you very much. This is for my son. Hopefully useful," said Wira makes the guard men of the school was astonished and happy. But he still seemed confused by the two men.

"It was the orphanage where Via and Lyla lived" Wira said.

"Yes, I know," replied Bima.

Upon arrival at the orphanage, Wira and Bima were welcomed by Bu Retno, the middle-aged woman from the orphanage. He brought Bima and Wira to talk in the living room.

"Sir, how are Lyla and Via? Since Nak Wira got married, Via has never been here again other than when he came to pick up Lyla" asked Ms Retno.

Suddenly Wira fell silent. The reason why Via never visited the orphanage again was because of the terms of the marriage that the Wira proposed to him.

"Via's busy, Mom. Next time I'll ask him to come."

"alright. I miss Lyla very much. Ever since he came to Via, it felt like this orphanage had become empty."

Bima gave the code to Wira to immediately end the pleasantries and immediately asked the purpose of their arrival to the orphanage.

"Mom, I'm actually here to ask you something."

"What's up, Girl?"

Whether to start from where to explain, Wira looks confused. So Bima helps explain.

"Mom, I'm sorry that we came as a surprise. Four years ago, Wira lost his wife and newborn child. According to the information we gathered, a girl found the baby at the school gate and took him to this orphanage. Was four years ago there really a baby girl found in front of the boarding gate next door?" ask Bima slowly. Bu Retno's face also looks very surprised to hear Bima's words. Both of his eyes had runny.

"Infant?" tanya Bu Retno followed a nod by Wira and Bima.

"Yes, Mom. The baby was my son from my first wife. He took our son away. According to his confession, he threw our son in front of the school gate. We just got information there. The school guard said a girl brought the baby here."

Still with the rest of her shock, the woman wiped her tears. It is between believing and not.

"Oh my God, fate is unpredictable," he said trying to dampen his cries, so Bima and Wira glanced at each other.

"Is my son still here? Or has anyone adopted him?" Doubtful, Wira asked.

Retno tried to quell her stifled cries, before finally saying, "If that baby is what Nak Wira means, then she is Lyla. Via found Lyla in a cardboard box four years ago. And from then on, Via considers Lyla as his own son."

The spirit froze again, with tears flowing just like that. Not a word could be said from his lips. His chest felt full. Recalling all his rude remarks to Lyla as well as Via.

"You think this house is an orphanage? So you can bring people to live here?"

"If I said no, it doesn't mean no! I don't want you to take your bastard son to live in my house!"

"Then if not an illegitimate child what is his name? You've never been married. Then how can you have a child, if not the result of your affair."

"Good! You can take your son to stay here. But remember, he can't wander around this house. The place is in the back room with you."

"Why does your son keep crying? Don't you know that his voice is very disturbing?"

"Who allowed you to play here?"

"I've told you, I let your son live in this house, but I don't want him to roam around freely!"

"Lyla dear Mother. It's okay if Lyla doesn't have plinsyes. Lyla has a doll that Mother loves."

"Mother, Lyla wants to go home. Lyla doesn't want to stay here. Om Wila is evil and fierce."

Recalling all his mistakes, he could only cry and cry in regret.