Playing With Fire
Part 42's

"Elica..." Alex said

"Hm"

"Can we live together into one family?"

The two looked at each other long enough, because Elica was also stunned by Alex's words just now.

Elica was the one who broke eye contact with Alex, she smiled as she looked at her already big belly.

He stroked his own stomach gently, like he was touching his prospective baby directly.

"You used to say that Alex, and you know the answer." Said Elica calmly.

"But you didn't give me any chance Elica." Alex's Sahut

Elica looked at Alex again with a warm look. "Aren't we able to take care of this child together, without marriage. Is that not an opportunity for you?" Ask Elica who is getting serious.

"not enough. You don't think when he grows up he'll ask about both of his parents' status. Even if he went to school, he would be beaten up by his friends. Don't you think so Elica?"

Hearing what Alex said, Elica laughed.

"You're too far off thinking Alex. He will be fine someday, I guarantee it even though my life is a bet" said Elica firmly.

Suddenly, Elica's phone rang, she immediately raised the call which was apparently from Bryan.

"Hello Bryan, what's wrong?" Elica asked Bryan across the street.

"......."

"Oh so, it's okay. I'll pass it on to my dad later" Elica said again.

"......."

"No problem. Have a nice vacation, say hello to your mother, Bryan"

"...."

"All right, see you later"

Alex stared at Elica as she received the call. It was as if Alex also wanted to know their conversation.

After the call was completed, Elica was still playing her finger on the phone. Making Alex who was beside her was quite curious.

"What are you talking about with Bryan?" Alex's words made Elica turn her gaze to the man.

"She told me that tomorrow she's going on vacation to Florida with her family. So couldn't accompany my father for two weeks" replied Elica

"But you remember if tomorrow you'll come back with me to the big house?"

"Yes I remember" said Elica a little quietly. Because actually he did not have the heart to leave his father, although Bryan said that Dorothy's aunt close neighbors who will prepare for his father's needs when Elica left, as well as replace Bryan during the man's vacation.

After finishing with their serious chat, Alex was resigned to leave on the grounds there was a problem in his office that must be resolved.

After Alex left, Elica was about to turn to her room. But apparently his father was standing in the corner of the room while staring at him. And it's confirmed that Albert heard all the talk between Alex and Elica.

Unknowingly it turns out that Elica's tears came out as her father smiled towards her. And Elica replied with a headband with her tears coming down her cheeks. Explain if he can't accept the man who just left.

Albert approached his beloved daughter. Elica who was now staring down meant to hide her sadness feeling that her father's soft hand was reaching for her chin. Until he looked at his father again.

"Why are you crying, baby?" Ask Albert

"Dad's.."

"Tell me if there's anything you want to say son"

"Is this decision I'm making right Dad? I'm afraid I'll regret it later. I'm afraid what he said is true. What if one day this kid asks about his parents. But. but I can't take it for granted. It's too painful"

Elica's cry broke out as she let out all the fear she would face in the future.

Albert led Elica to sit down, as he could not bear to see the princess looking very depressed in her pregnant condition.

"Dear not to cry. You don't have to cry for a future that hasn't come because of your thinking. Eliminate your fears, because what you are worried about is not necessarily all that happens. Try to be calm, especially if you are pregnant. Daddy knows you can get through this" Albert said, trying to gently advise Elica.

"No Dad, you're wrong. The truth is I'm not that strong. And I also continue to be haunted by my guilt for Mommy. If only I'd let Mommy go with her chosen life, and I haven't done anything bad so far. It's not gonna be like this, and maybe Mommy's still alive. Let's just say Dad, this is all my fault"

Albert shook his head as Elica said that.

"No Elica, don't ever think that way again. It's not entirely your fault, and your Mommy left it because it was fate. Listen son, you're all grown up now. Soon you'll be a mother, so whatever your decision don't blame yourself or anyone else. Just follow what your heart says, because there you will get the answers you want. Understood?"

Elica hugged her father, after receiving the advice her heart and mind were open. Right what his father said, all the decisions are in his hands.

"Yes Dad I understand. Thank you for always being there when I'm down. I love you Dad"

"Daddy loves you too, baby"

****

The next day...

Alex is seen coming back to Mr. Albert's house to pick up Elica heading to the mansion.

The two took off on a plane to shorten their travel time. Even on the way there was no chatter from the two people. Between Alex and Elica chose silence with her own thoughts.

That's how their relationship, close to each other but feels far away. It was as if a giant wall was blocking Alex and Elica's distance.

In the afternoon, they finally arrived at the big house. Elica was immediately welcomed by Irene, the woman also told Elica to rest immediately. While on the way, Elica fell asleep for a long time.

When entering the living room, Bianca was also seen sitting while playing her phone. He who noticed the arrival of Alex and Elica, immediately tidied up his sitting position.

"Alex.. have you gone home?" Sapa Bianca but not answered anything by the man. And instead Bianca was ignored by Alex and Irene who even took Elica to her room.

"Fuckhead" grumbled Bianca.

Irene, who is now in Elica's room, also put the things that Elica brought from her house. Moreover, the items that Elica brought were mostly adorable baby clothes. It made Irene smile to see it.

"How's your father Elica doing?" Irene asked as she put the baby clothes into the closet.

"Daddy's fine Auntie"

"Yes. Thank you Auntie"

"Rest then. At dinner, Aunt will call you"

"Yes"

Irene came out of the room leaving Elica alone.

****

One Week later....

The day continues to change, there is a bit of impatience from the mind of Elica wants to immediately meet the child in her bladder now.

Although every day he had to experience pressure in this house. It's like seeing Bianca sticking up next to Alex. Jealousy, it might have appeared in Elica's heart. But there was not much he could do, as he also learned to no longer put his feelings on the man.

Although Elica was sometimes surprised by Alex's attitude that allowed the woman to continue to approach her. And on the other hand, Elica has reason not to believe everything Alex tells her.

Tonight Elica could not close her eyes. I don't know why his feelings are so erratic.

Suddenly, his phone rang. At the sight of an unknown number, Elica frowned hesitatingly to pick up the call.

And finally he received the call that had continued to sound.

"Hello, who is this?" Ask Elica

("Elica it's me, Aunt Dorothy. I wanted to tell you if your father was taken to the hospital. He fainted until now unconscious")

The woman named Dorothy sounded very panicked. Elica who got the news felt stuck.

"W-what happened auntie? Then how is Daddy's current condition?" Said Elica with great difficulty so surprised.

("The doctor said his heart had a problem and had to be operated on immediately. How is this Elica, I'm so confused there's no one here" said Dorothy who was very panicked.

"Auntie please calm down. Keep my dad there, I'll find a fee for the operation."

("Okay, Elica, but not for too long. Oh my God, if I had a lot of money maybe I'd pay a fee first instead of calling you")

"Auntie please don't panic, I'll make sure I get the money tonight"

(" Okay, Elica. Aunty wait, keep it in yourself too son")

Elica decided on the call, she was very confused now. How he got the money to pay for his father's surgery. He doesn't know who to ask for help. She thought about calling Bryan to help her, but Elica didn't want to interrupt Bryan's time with her current family.

While the siblings he has are only Mia and Zico, who are now abroad. Elica rubbed her rough face, panic made the lower part of her stomach ache. But he took the pain aside and focused on his father.

It crossed Elica's mind Alex's name. Yeah, maybe the one who can now help her is that guy. Although a little hesitant, but Elica put away her ego to ask Alex for help.

Elica came out of her room to Alex's room, she was sleepy the door of the room but did not respond to the man. It's highly unlikely that Alex is already asleep tonight, looking at the clock that shows the mind of half twelve nights.

Elica was reminded to head to the man's reading room in the corner of the house. And it turns out true, the room showed a little light that came out of the door that was not closed perfectly. Without a second thought, Elica walked there.

He knocked on the door, before long Alex's voice allowed Elica to enter.

When Elica entered, Alex was lying on the sofa with his hands above his face and covering his eyes.

"What's wrong?" Alex is still in the same position.

Elica didn't know where to start. Because I'm afraid Alex isn't willing to help.

"There's something I want to talk about" replied Elica. Alex is seen getting up from the sofa and positioning himself to sit facing Elica who is standing.

"Say"

Elica took a deep breath before starting the conversation.

"My dad's sick, and I just got word that he was taken to the hospital. He has not been conscious, the doctor said that the father must have heart surgery as soon as possible" Elica explained.

"Then you came here for ?" Alex asked her questions.

"I don't know who else to ask for help these nights. So I need your help, to lend me money for my dad's surgery" Elica said with teary eyes.

Alex, hearing this, seemed to think for a moment. "How much?" Ask Alex.

"I don't know for sure, but I had to have a heart transplant. That's a lot" Elica said slowly.

"What if I can't help you?"

Hearing Alex's words, Elica shook her head with tears that had come out. He could not imagine if he failed to earn that much money.

"I beg Alex, help me. I don't want anything bad to happen to Dad"

Elica sounded desperate.

Because he knew, the operation required a small fee, and could be ascertained for his nominal could reach billions.

"What's the reward for me?" Alex said suddenly, leaving Elica a little confused.

"Drawling? Of course I'll pay you my debt once everything's done, Alex."

"Out debt. The rewards are different, something you give me if I can help you" Alex replied.

"What do you mean Alex? What reward do you mean?" Asked Elica who still did not understand the meaning of Alex.

Alex laughed when he heard Elica's question.

After her, the man immediately displayed a facial expression that was difficult to interpret.

"I want the custody of the child conceived by you to be mine Elica. In other words, I wanted the child" Alex said, to Elica's surprise.

"What?"

TB

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