
Alceena nodded in confirming. He can't cover up a fact behind his relationship with Dariush. “I'm sorry I couldn't keep your promise. But, this feeling just popped up, and you should know that the baby in my womb is the son of Dariush. He was a donor when I was inseminated. And I just found out about it a few weeks ago. I did not plan intentionally,” he explained with a face that looked sad and like a person who was not feeling well.
Alceena's eyes stared softly at her twin. “Cath, I beg of you, let me marry Dariush because he is the Daddy of my children, and I love him too,” he asked very sincerely. But still the heart throbbed because it felt bad to make Cathleen sad again.
Unexpectedly, Alceena thought Cathleen would cry like last time. But, the woman actually hugged him and gave a pat on the back.
“Married to Dariush, I don't like him anymore. I already had a lover who was familiar from the party back then,” Cathleen said in a voice that sounded earnest.
Alceena held onto both of her twin shoulders and sat against each other. “You sure you have a lover?” He made sure again.
And answered a nod of the head by Cathleen, accompanied by a more convincing smile review.
“Why don't you tell me anything?”
“Because just a few weeks ago I officially became a couple,” replied Cathleen with a happy grin.
Alceena stroked the chest in relief. “I think you're angry that you left right away when I saw me being proposed by Dariush.”
Cathleen laughed softly as her twin was misperceived. “Who is angry? I ‘kan already said before leaving if it is not good to bother you,” he explained so that Alceena does not misunderstand again.
A sigh of relief came out of Alceena's lips. “Finally my life can be quiet without guilt for secretly licking my own spit.”
“Actually I realized that there was no way I could get into Dariush's life. Gerald told me that Mr. Dominique's son is in love with you. So, I better be self-conscious, than to impose desires that are impossible to achieve.”
Papa Danzel who has listened since then has now understood the problems of his two daughters. “But I still don't allow you to marry Dariush.” Suddenly he spoke, giving his aim.
And automatically made Alceena break off a hug with Cathleen to stare at her parents with a confused look. Even though the twin has agreed and will not question his relationship with Dariush. “Why?”
“Because he doesn't have the good faith to ask me for permission. Supposedly, before he proposes to you, ask his parents first. What does she think of me and your mama? The statue? We raised you,” explained Papa Danzel why she gave a rejection.
“Pa, the problem can be discussed. Later I will tell Dariush to come to see our family and talk about marriage,” said Alceena convinced her parents to change their minds. “Again, I asked Dariush to keep our relationship a secret. So, it's my fault, not her.”
“No permission for now.” Papa Danzel stood up from the bed and left Cathleen's room.
“Pa!” alceena was upset with her parents. “You're evil to separate two people who love each other!” he cried again for Papa Danzel to change her mind.
But, just a twitch of the shoulder held by Papa Danzel who keep swinging his legs away.
...*****...
...Good Danzel, you're my bestie. I don't have to be a castor anymore for Dariush....