Rayyan
Chapter 29. The Father Who Always Exists

Tonight was a nightmare for Ray. One of his secrets was revealed in front of his own father. Similarly, Rion and Rayyan's relationship also began to stretch because of their last quarrel. That night, Ferdinand came in his super-luxury car. Bring three people on the back bench. Arnold who still holds his eldest son, and also Nia who carries a change of clothes in a backpack in her hand. Just in case they stay tonight. The teenager was still in his place. No matter how his father and aunt were worried about his circumstances. Her manic remained staring at the street from the glass with a blank look. He said it occasionally, and made Arnold and two others frown.

"I don't want to be rich, Rean...I don't want to be like Grandpa either..." Sluggishly. Of course it makes a lot of questions in every mind of people who hear it. Arnold heard that word from his mouth. In fact, he doesn't know who Ray calls Rean, and what happened to him. But, hearing him mention his grandfather, Arnold believes his father's death is related to Rean and Rayyan.

The only thing he could do was calm Ray down with his words. To be honest, he was scared to death when he saw Ray swallow dozens of drugs without water. He heard her say it out loud as if she was doing the right thing. He didn't know why Ray was acting like that. It is possible that Ray acted this way because the world was not taking his side. Arnold has never been in Ray's position at the moment. Although it was too cold, when he was his age, his family was still intact. His father was the most loyal man he had ever known, promising his mother to stay together until death to pick them up.

Arnold never understood how Ray felt in the midst of his family's chaos. And it was all Arnold's fault that he couldn't keep his heart to one man.

Ah, if he had treated Ray well long ago, maybe this wouldn't have happened. But it's too late. Just wondering is not enough to turn things around. Arnold's daydreams broke up when the car he was riding stopped in a building with white paint. They've arrived at the hospital.

"Ray..we're down huh? You won't do anything, there is a father, aunt Nia same om Dinan. You must be safe." But Arnold's words mean nothing. Ray was still in his place. He did not move when he asked to come down. Then Ray shook his head slowly, like a hypnotized person. His mind was dazed, and he himself refused to move from his place.

"Ray doesn't want to...Ray wants to be here..." His voice was too soft. But it managed to make Arnold and Nia sigh in anger. Looking at his nephew, Dinan only sighed. Then he stepped out first, followed by Nia behind him. Arnold had no idea what his brother and sister-in-law were going to do. But a few manits later, Dinan returned with some medics. With a syringe in one's hand.

Ray was still silent, when some of the officers approached him. It doesn't matter what they do. But, he was shocked when the sharp needle hit his arm. Then, he felt his consciousness weaken. His gaze dimmed, he could see the approaching darkness. And now he feels only dark.

Arnold clenched his hand. Seeing her unconscious son being moved to the top of the cage. It shouldn't be like this.

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Rion felt tired at his feet. Walk far enough to get rid of emotions. Thankfully, he didn't beat anyone he met. He stopped his steps. Take a moment to take a deep breath. He can't remember when he was this angry. Honestly, for any other mistake, maybe Rion will forgive Ray. But, for this time he really could not. He knew how the sedative effect was. Seeing various news on the glass screen is also enough to prove that the drug does provide a sedative effect. But, once the addiction also makes the user damaged his body soul. Now the boy could not think logically, but a few moments later he sighed.

Ray doesn't really need more attention than Rion. There are many people who love him. Even her mother would rather take care of Ray now. He never thought, Nia and Abra often left him alone at home. He envied the closeness of his other brothers to his parents. He could only see from afar, when Septian scolded Shan for skipping school.  Only a faint smile could be made when Ferdinan punished Sean standing in the corner of the room when he was naughty. He thought, what if he was in the position of Shan and Sean. Because he never understood what it was like. And also, he wanted to feel what if he had a family that cared about him.

Ray gets the attention of everyone. Friends at school also realized that Rayyan was different from her other siblings. He admits it's all true. But if he wanted to choose, he also did not want to be a person who could not get along like this.

Maybe it's time he cared about himself. Focus on the goal in one direction. There are a lot of people who look after Ray, and maybe he's not needed either.

"Rion...?!" The voice was quite foreign to Rion's ears. He hurriedly looked towards the source of the sound. He found a girl shorter than him standing behind his body. Nisha. The girl he once broke his heart. Making her wish for more because Rion treated her well in the presence of many people.

"What are you doing on the rich streets?! In the middle of the night again, not afraid of being kidnapped?!" Nisha is still the same. She showed off her sweet smile, just like Nisha she used to know.

"Ah, i-yeah..." Nisha scrunched her forehead. Looks like Rion really needs a friend to talk to.

"You why?! Any problems?!" Rion shook his head. Nisha breathed.

"Yes, I'll go first. You're also back, I know you're still grieving over your grandfather's passing. But don't be sad for long."

"Sorry..." Nisha clenched her forehead again. What happened to Rion?! Didn't that kid never apologize or anything?!

"Wanna talk for a second?!" Rion looked at Nisha fixedly. Then he nodded weakly.

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All the cafes are almost closed in the middle of the night. It is different from this cafe. Seen from the look on the face of the waiter near the cashier who looked at Rion and Nisha with a look of dislike. How did anyone stop by at the cafe almost midnight?! The waiter knew enough manners not to ask when the two teenagers would be coming home. They didn't talk much, just a light conversation while drinking warm chocolate on the table. Rion is not an easy person to talk to like this. From the past until now, Nisha tried hard to just talk lightly but Rion always refused loudly. But, this time it seems like Nisha has been given a very extraordinary opportunity. And unfortunately, he has already moved on from his feelings for Rion.

Her sister always tried hard to make her sister smile warmly. He had even forgotten that Rion was around. Well, her brother managed to make Nisha forget the figure of Rion that he considered to have broken her heart.

But one thing Nisha remembers. Vier made a terrible mistake with his brother Rion. He knows his family is not a good family. Even far from it. But, her brother also had no choice but to obey the words of his father. Nisha won't tell Rion. It's a big secret that concerns the lives of his brother and father. He also did not want this secret to be revealed, father and Vier put in prison on a life sentence.

"We have to go home..." Rion's voice resuscitates Nisha's daydream. Nisha nodded. Then get out of there. This time, it was Rion who treated Nisha. The boy doesn't look like a man with a lack of money. That's why he let her pay.

"Want me to take you?" Nisha smile. Then shake.

"No need. I know enough about this place, I can go home by myself. Thank you for today."Rion nodded.

"But it's been very night..."

"When do you care?! Normally you wouldn't be like this, I'm sure your problems are severe. But you also need to know that you need to rest. Don't think of anyone else, think of yourself!"

"I know." Nisha chuckles at Rion's muttering. Then he left from there.

"Be careful..." Nisha nodded. Slowly he could no longer see the girl's back. He never knew his attitude. That girl was so kind, why did she reject him so rudely?! Ah, now he's sorry.

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It's 7 in the morning. As for Arnold, he still remained seated on the sofa just a few steps from where Ray lay. The child had not yet woken up, the doctor said he needed enough sleep to calm his mind. And all night, Arnold couldn't close his eyes. He repeatedly breathed. He was surprised to see his son's body full of bruises. Nia said, she did not know the origin of the wound. There was no way he could get it from his other brothers. They're quite emotional, but still wouldn't hurt Ray like this.

He decided to get up from his seat. Slowly approaching his firstborn. Slowly he grabbed Ray's hand which was already attached to the infusion. Swiping it slowly. I hope the child stays comfortable. Arnold closed his eyes, not even realizing Ray's eyes were open. He found his father holding his hand.

"Dad..." The voice was soft, very soft. But managed to get Arnold to widen his eyes. Then exhale a rough breath. Feeling what he was doing made Ray disturbed.

"Sorry, you can rest again. I'm going out!" Ray shakes. I don't think that's what woke him up. Arnold's presence here makes Ray feel more secure. Arnold really made him like a prince to be guarded for 24 hours.

"Dad not bothering, just here. I'm gonna talk." Said. He already feels calm. Unlike last night, the emotions that ran wild like a mother who lost her child.

"You should talk. About everything." Ray drew a line on his lips.

"Dad you know something?!"

"About the wounds on your body. Who did it?" Ray's speechless. Thinking of the right words to say to his father.

"Em, she said Karen's been investigating grandpa's death, huh?!"

"Don't switch the conversation, tell the truth!" Ray chuckles.

"That's not the case, because Karen also need to know. Let it go."

"I'm your father here, not him. If there's anything call me dad!"

"Hatuit, right?! I did not explain Ray. Yeah, I'm glad you're here. In the past, if there was anything, I would always be told to say the same to Karen."

"As long as you're around, don't call anyone!"

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Last night, Rion didn't come back to the apartment. Nor did he return to the main house. If asked where he is. The answer is not in front of a coffee shop that is open 24 hours. Not even in the store, and sleeping on used cardboard. He slept comfortably in a decent enough place. With a blanket that also wrapped his body. He himself wondered why he was here. But he really didn't want to go home for a while. It takes time. And here's where it ends. It belongs to his upperclassman. Erik.

In fact, the two of them were not close enough to become roommates. Not close enough to talk. As Rion knew, Erik was his senior who almost graduated from High School just like his brother at home. He knows his name because he is often called a basketball coach because of his great ability. He's quite popular, can talk to anyone. Because of his warm attitude, he had many friends. Rion also rarely talks to her, but the teenager kindly offers her a boarding room for Rion to sleep.

Erik just got home at half-an-night. His job at the restaurant demanded him to rest late enough, knowing his workplace was also closed at midnight. As he passed by a closed shop, he saw a man sitting on the porch. His eyes were closed, indicating that the person he saw was in need of rest as well.

But, that guy is well dressed. Jeans that he himself had expected to be very expensive. Wearing a trendy watch. He stopped his steps. Trying to make sure that it's not a madman or anything like that. Increasingly seen up close, it turns out that his face looks like someone. And Rion is the one.

He thought, how can a teenager like Rion end up like a bum in the middle of the night like this. His rich family background does not guarantee his life will not be a bum. In fact, the boy had slept on the porch of the store and could be evicted at any time. Erik breathed.

He approached Rion's body, then shook his body. I hope he wakes up soon. When the teenager before him opened his eyes, he could hear his name being shouted from Rion's mouth.

"Lo why be a bum here, huh?! Your family's broke or what?!" Rion opened his eyes.

"Bang Erik's..."

"Well, come with me to Kosan. Tonight you sleep in my place."

And from there, the fate of Rion is considered luckier than anyone. When he needed a room, someone offered him. When she needs a blanket, uh with her upperclassman.

This morning, he knew enough himself not to wake up too late. At half-six in the morning, he had already folded the blanket he was wearing. Also have cleaned this small room listen neat. Erik said he rented two rooms. One room he used to sleep, while the other he used to put his things. Although relatively small, but the room is good enough for him to occupy.

"Wake up?!" There was a head of someone who had appeared from behind the door. Rion nodded. Erik watched his room look neat. Slowly she smiled.

"It's not okay, either. I usually get caught up again."

"I know myself enough, bang."

"Yes, go to the bathroom! Soap pack got me, uh..but you don't have any panu right?! Afraid of me!"

"Not got, bang. Yes, I have a panu!"

"Yes, there's a sneak! I brush my teeth, calm down. I have a new one."

"Yes-yes..."