OPEN YOUR MASK, PRINCESS!
Episode 118 FORGIVE ME, LI JUN!
Still in the same question waiting for an answer, Xiao Jun was still thinking about what he should say. The beginning of his determination to come to Jakarta is indeed to find his father, but as time goes on and the weakness of his magic energy makes him lose his direction and purpose to find the father.
“I thought my father was in Jakarta, but maybe I was wrong. The more it is sought, the more unpredictable its traces become. Wherever my father is now, I hope he's alive and living his life well.” Said Xiao Jun while hiding a look of sadness.
Haris understood Xiao Jun's heart, but hearing the confession made him feel sad. There was one more question Haris wanted to hear his answer, perhaps this was what was most thrilling for him. “Do you hate your father?”
The deg! Xiao Jun was surprised, that question was hard to answer. He needs time to digest it, “That's.. he.. I'm only with him for a while, he's more with young lady Li. He even brought it to our house in the middle of the night. I envy the young lady, she is more with my father even going with him. Moments
the bodyguard told me about my father's death, we all couldn't believe it, we were still sure my father wouldn't die that easily. On the one hand I miss him a lot, but considering our suffering since he left. I don't know how to respond.”.
I'm sorry, son. You, your mother and sister are suffering. I'll at some point atone for this guilt, but it's not time you knew the truth. Haris said inwardly, he understood very well the feelings of Xiao Jun but what could make a game of fate still have to scroll them in this position.
“Uncle, sorry I got carried away. I told you too much, sorry if uncle is not comfortable hearing it.” Xiao Jun wiped away the slight puddle of tears at the end of his eyes. He did not want to cry just imagining his parents were unable to stem his sadness.
Haris again patted Xiao Jun's shoulder gently, “Have not been discussed again. I'll shut up for your secret.”
Xiao Jun shook his head, “No problem uncle, the carcass covered one day must have smelled foul. Maybe it's time for me to be honest with Weini, she'll be my wife. I don't want any secrets between us.”
“It is better not to tell Weini first. Wait until you marry her, who knows when your father is back. Ah.. I mean I just don't want you guys to be burdened, let alone Weini. He is the type of thinker and will definitely get carried away with your problems.” Haris prevented Xiao Jun from opening up to Weini about this, everything would be messed up if their guise was exposed or Xiao Jun ignited emotions and opposed Li San. It is better to prevent it than to bear the consequences that it is not yet fully capable of handling.
Haris' explanation sounds reasonable, he is well acquainted with Weini who is easily anxious.it is not time to burden him with heavy things let alone they just got engaged. “Oke uncle, I understand.
Their discussion was completed on time, Weini had just returned home delivered by the driver. The not-so-dense filming today made it possible to go home early. The scene that highlighted the familiarity between Xiao Jun and Haris was already commonplace he had been looking at. This time it was even more fun after he realized that they would become a family. It would be great if between the man-in-law and the son-in-law had a match.
“Weini happens to be you come home quickly, here help out the Bangka martabak brought by Xiao Jun.” Haris directly thrust the cake box which only reduced by three pieces.
“Ng... I take a shower first dad. You guys go on, I'll follow.” Weini revealed her sweetest smile to Xiao Jun. Even without words, the gaze and smile throw at each other has become their form of communication.
Xiao Jun chuckled slightly at Haris disappointed expression, the familiarity of the father and son made him a little envious. He also wants to feel that affection, “Uncle, soon we will be family. May.... From now on I call you father too?”
The impromptu look surprised Haris, he was not ready to make a decision. It reminded him of Weini who had also begged to call him father. Now that his own son asked like that, there should be nothing wrong that should be so but why does it still feel heavy for Haris?
“I know I'm sassy, but uncle. Things I couldn't feel for my foster father, no matter how much he was for me. He's just I think of as a person who needs to be respected.” Xiao Jun said, Just imagining being able to call Haris father would be very happy.
“Is this not going to make it difficult for you as your host family knows it? Ajun, even if you're released here, but you still have to be vigilant. People who have power are not easily deceived, I do not want to harm you.” This advice Haris honestly expressed, representing his inner voice as a father
who always protects his flesh and blood.
“That problem I can handle. Uncle don't worry too much, I know my foster father well. He will not dare to punish me, since childhood he treated me very well even though I still have to be bound by strict rules.” Said Xiao Jun, he was sure as Li San knew it, he could still calm his heart.
“Hmmm... I won't reject it if you insist like that. Call me as you like, as long as you're happy.” Haris held back his tears, he still had to keep charisma as if everything was fine.
Xiao Jun smiled excitedly, he immediately knelt before Haris. “Thank you dad. Thank you my respect.” He knelt respectfully as Lau usually did to him.
Haris grabbed onto Xiao Jun's shoulder, his endurance could be withered if Xiao Jun kept paying his respects. Now Xiao Jun was in Haris' arms, patting him several times on his son's burly back.
You're this big, I'm lucky to be able to hold you now. I'm sorry I let you grow up without me. You have sacrificed so much for your mother and brother, that you have to sacrifice your own happiness. I should have taught you magic so that you would be worthy of being the next successor of the Wei clan. But I thought I wouldn't see you again, I gave up too soon. Your abilities are nothing compared to Weini's. Forgive me, Wei Li Jun. Sorry for everything that happened. I promise to fix everything, make you the only successor and worthy of our ancestors' recognition.
Xiao Jun was unable to read Haris' mind, if he was able to surely all be uncovered without the need for verbal acknowledgement. Haris only dared to admit his mistakes in heart, amidst the tight embrace he was reluctant to let go, a clear drop of tears fell on the collar of Xiao Jun's shirt.
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