NOAH: The Musical Genius
Clarissa

Still in the same place, in the living room of the Dinata family residence.

After a while the departure of Bu Maya and Clarissa, the Great Lord Adam and Mr. Bimo returned to the main house, as well as the reporters who were present to cover the incident directly. While Bella and Erlan are still sitting with Mr. Indra.

"I'm sorry Pa. Maybe the actions I did were excessive and very late to Clarissa and...."

"Oh, don't think about it. Most importantly, everything is improving now. No more housewarming." Mr. Indra cut Bella's speech.

"I honestly feel guilty for treating Clarissa that way. I was in his position at this time. It is very difficult to survive out there because previously it was used to living all-round. Especially now that she is pregnant. Just like I used to experience."

Bella is reminded of her past memories. As he had to be driven out by his Papa from inside the house, it was even worse than what befell Clarissa. Bella left the house without carrying anything except the clothes attached to her body.

Bella's body shuddered, she felt goosebumps and unwittingly her tears just fell. Erlan who was sitting next to Bella quickly grabbed the woman she loved the most.

"You have to go through it all because of my mistake. I'm sorry, honey, please don't cry anymore. I can't see you shedding tears. It hurt me, baby." Erlan said as she tightened her embrace.

"Bella my daughter, stop. For more you think of those who have done evil to you. This is what they deserve for hurting you." Said Mr. Indra.

"Papa's right, dear. They've been too mean to our family, especially to you. So it's only natural that they accept all this." Connect Erlan.

"But Pa, Clarissa is Papa's son anyway. So Papa...."

"Bella, because everything's been like this. Then Papa will tell you the truth." Mr. Indra looks serious.

Bella wiped her tears, then clasped Erlan's hand tightly. For Bella every touch given by Erlan can calm herself when she feels upset.

"What's the matter Pa?" Ask Bella.

Mr. Indra took a long breath. His eyes looked far ahead. He seemed to be trying to muster up his courage to say something.

"It's about Clarissa." Said Mr. Indra. "He's not actually Papa's son." Reciprocity.

Mr. Indra's words made Bella widen her eyes, she grasped Erlan's hand tighter. Erlan showed no expression. He was silent, digesting every word that came out of the mouth of the in-laws.

"Papa knows you must be surprised and wondering. But everything's right. Clarissa is not Papa's son." Continue Mr. Indra.

"Why can it be so Pa?" Bella asked curiously.

"Before you were born. Papa had surgery because of a disease called hernia. Because of surgery, doctors said Papa would not be able to have offspring again. Your mother was pregnant with you at the age of six months. So Papa was very grateful that God had given Papa offspring before Papa got the hernia." Said Mr. Indra.

"Then, what about Clarissa?" Ask Bella again.

"Maya's Papa's secretary in the office. Because the intense meeting and attention he showed Papa made Papa fall for him. At first, Papa did not think much about getting married. But, Papa thinks of you who should get the love of a mother. So, Papa decides to marry Maya. It turned out that the decision that Papa made was too hasty. Papa never knew what Maya's true nature was." Mr. Indra pinched his temple and then drank the water in front of him before continuing his speech.

"Papa went out of town to grow the business for two months. And guess what, when Papa returned Maya claimed to be pregnant and the age of the womb was only one month. At first Papa thought positive, but in the end the carcass smelled too. Maya's affair begs and asks Maya to keep quiet money so as not to report to Papa about their relationship. However, Papa is not divorcing Maya. But, it's getting more and more into it. Papa felt sorry for him, because his face was battered after being beaten by his mistress for refusing to give money. So Papa let him live with Papa to this day. He did change, becoming more loving Papa. But his love for Clarissa made him forget to love Papa's son until he did the thing he is today. Though he always showed his attention to you in front of Papa." Said Mr. Indra at length.

Mom Maya always prioritizes Clarissa in any way over Bella. However, he will turn out well against Bella in front of Mr. Indra.

'Currently, really.' Erlan thought.

*******

Meanwhile, in the heat of the sun. Two women of different ages walked around carrying suitcases in the brandy clothes they were wearing.

The two stopped at a park and sat on a long bench.

"Where are we going now, Ma?" Strangled Clarissa while rubbing the sweat on her forehead.

"Mama doesn't know." Reply Bu Maya who looks boring.

"Ma, let's keep doing what we want now. We don't have a place to live anymore. Papa shouldn't have treated me like this. At least he was giving me the facilities of the house or what cake. I am also her son. Huh, you're old man Bangka." Grouse Clarissa.

"Have it, don't expect much. You won't get anything out of him even if you have to sit at his feet." Reply Bu Maya relax.

"What does Mama mean? I'm also a Papa's biological son. So I also have a right to Papa's wealth." Clarissa.

"He's not your birth papa." Maya's words made Clarissa widen her eyes.

"Mom don't joke around."

Clarissa thought that what Bu Maya said was just a joke.

"If you don't believe what Mom says. So go see her and ask her to take you back as her daughter. Mama's sure she'll kick you out." Say to Maya casually.

Clarissa was silent, she did not think that she was not the real daughter of Indra Dinata.

'Means all this time, I just hitchhiked to Papa? If he's not my Papa then who is?' ask Clarissa in your heart.

"If your energy has recovered. Let's go again." Said Maya Ma'am.

"Where?"

"Walking your biological Papa."

"My father?"

Seriate.....