Not the Seeds That Should Be
Chapter 21. Alex Returns

Two months later, Sharmila's life with Rian who has just improved comes a problem that is actually not new. But Alex only came after all the events that almost made the two divorced after their child was born.

Yeah, that problem is Alex. He comes to take custody of his son Sharmila, as he feels as the biological father of the child. Alex comes to take his son, which of course makes Sharmila and Rian angry.

Right now, Sharmila and Rian were sitting in their living room, staring at each other with tense gazes at the arrival of Alex who had just left this house of theirs

After a while, Sharmila took a deep breath and said, "We should talk about Alex."

Rian raised his eyebrows, understanding that this would be a difficult conversation. "Well, what do you want to say, Mila?"

Sharmila stared at him with a sad face. "He came here today. He wants to take our son. That's impossible, right?"

Rian was sad to hear that. "What does that mean? He has no right to take our son, baby."

Sharmila shook her head. "But he is his biological father, Rian mas. He has custody. How'this?" ask Sharmila.

Rian felt like his world was collapsing. He never thought that they would face such a problem after yesterday. "We need to talk to a lawyer. We have to protect our rights as parents."

Sharmila agrees. "I've arranged a meeting with the lawyer tomorrow morning. We'll solve this problem as soon as possible."

They continue to talk about the problem, trying to find the right solution to protect their rights as parents. They also talked about how to deal with Alex.

***

The next morning, they met with their lawyer. The lawyer explains that Alex has custody because he is the biological father of their child. However, they can also fight for their rights as parents who have cared for the child since birth.

After several meetings with lawyers and gathering evidence that they were better parents for their child, custody of the child was granted to Sharmila and Rian.

However, the problem is not over. Alex keeps contacting them and asks to meet with his son. Sharmila and Rian were worried and uncomfortable about it.

Alex insists on taking his son, because he knows that the child is his son, not Rian's. Alex even seduces Sharmila into going back to her. He promised to make Sharmila and her son happy.

One day, Alex suddenly comes to their house without telling her in advance. Sharmila and Rian felt shocked and angry. They don't know what Alex is going to do.

Sharmila was sitting in the living room with a tense face, thinking about the problem that had reappeared in her life. The atmosphere at home becomes tense after the arrival of Alex, her son's biological father who wants to take custody of their child.

Alex sat nearby, looking at Sharmila with a gentle gaze, "Sharmila, I know that I have made a big mistake. I want to apologize for everything that happened."

Sharmila felt surprised, not knowing what she had to say. He looked at Alex carefully, trying to figure out what he really wanted to say.

"You should know that the boy is my son, Sharmila. He's not Rian's son. You know that too, don't you?" alex said in a low voice.

Sharmila felt shocked and angry at Alex's words. "What do you mean?" ask her with a sharp voice. "The child is both of us. Rian had taken care of her like a real father. You have no right to take our son."

Alex smiled gently, "I know that Rian has taken good care of our son. But you also know that the boy is my son, Sharmila. You can't let Rian take on the role of father when he's not actually his real father."

Sharmila felt angry and frustrated hearing that. He feels Alex does not understand that the child has become part of his family and that Rian is a good father to their child.

"He's been my son and Rian all along, Alex. I can't just let you take it for granted" Sharmila said in a stern voice.

Alex is devastated by Sharmila's decision. "I know that I've made a lot of mistakes in the past, Sharmila. But I promise you, I can be a good father to our son. I want to make you and our son happy."

Sharmila shook her head, "You can't make such a promise, Alex. You left me from the beginning. How can I trust you again?"

Alex looked at Sharmila with gentle eyes, "I know that I have made a big mistake in the past. But I want to fix it, Sharmila. I want us to be together again and take care of our children together."

Sharmila was confused. He doesn't know what he really wants to do. He still loves Alex, but he also doesn't want to risk leaving their son in the hands of an unstable father. She has also promised to keep her feelings for Rian, her current husband.

"I can't, Alex. Go, and I'm sorry."

Sharmila felt extremely depressed and confused in this kind of situation. His life that has begun to improve with Rian and their son is suddenly shaken by Alex's presence. He felt a dilemma as he did not know who to support in this situation.

On the one hand, she still loves Alex in her little heart and wants her son to have a good relationship with his biological father. On the other hand, he didn't want to take the risk of trusting Alex after he left them irresponsibly back then.

Sharmila must take the right decision for the benefit of their child, but does not know what to choose. Sharmila felt stressed and lost control of this state, but she tried to stay calm and think clearly. He wanted to make sure that his decision would be the best for their child.

'No. I can't let this love grow anymore. Rian is the best.'

Sharmila does not want to lose Rian. She reassured herself of all the events she had gone through with Rian a few months after giving birth, with major problems alternating.

"Mama has also started accepting me. I can't waste my mother's trust. Hiks hyks..."

Sharmila remembers her struggle to get the blessing of Ruli, Rian's mother who opposed Rian when she decided to stick with their marriage.