Reaching Hope
Chapter 15 The Pain of David

Today Cindy and Jhony left for work as usual, while Clara stayed home because she was no longer working. It was a long time for him who was alone at home. All the homework was done, he began sweeping, mopping, washing clothes, ironing, etc. Even his brother should not do any homework, on the grounds that he will do it himself so as not to get bored. After all, he watched the tv alone.

Tok... tok. Clara jumped up in excitement, thinking Juan was coming. But it turns out the assumption was wrong.

"Sir David, what's wrong?" clara asked in shock.

"May I sit down, Clara?" ask David.

"Oh yes sir, we just sit on the porch, yes, there is no one about it," replied Clara taking David to the terrace.

"Yes, it's okay" said David, then sat down.

"Your resignation letter has been made, you sign it later I submit it to the office. For your wages will be paid according to the payday date from the office yes, it's okay," said David explained his arrival.

"Yes sir is fine, thank you and sorry for the trouble" replied Clara, bowing her body.

"No problem Clara, sorry for that time yes, I've made it difficult for you" David said.

"I'm sorry, I'm sorry I can't return his feelings either, sir," Clara replied with sincerity.

"Do you really love Juan? Isn't there a place in your heart for me, Clara?" david asked, looking at the girl's face.

Clara was flabbergasted at David's question, she was at a loss to answer. He was afraid of hurting the man in front of him, but it was impossible to also give him false hope.

"Honestly, Clara, there's no need to be afraid of me getting hurt, I'm used to losing to Juan" David said as if he understood his concerns.

"What is Mr David?" clara asked confused by his words.

"Actually I was still a brother to Juan, my father was Juan's younger brother" David began to tell the story.

"From childhood I always lost to him. His family is very rich and my family is ordinary. She's smarter than me in every way, she's always flattered, every woman likes her. Even you, the woman I love loves loves her" David said.

His eyes were full of pain, like withstanding extreme pain. Clara, who heard the story and saw the man's face, was touched. If he could, he would have chosen that man. But feelings cannot be forced. It was impossible to be with him while his heart had been tethered to Juan. There was guilt in Clara's heart. But whatever the power, he can't change things. He was a little surprised to hear that the two men who liked him were still in a family relationship.

"I'm sorry sir, I didn't mean to hurt you" Clara said.

"I'm just afraid you'll get hurt, his parents will never bless you together" David said, sighing harshly.

"Leave her Clara, go with me! I'll fight the world, you'll be with me" said David looking straight at Clara's net.

Clara just kept quiet and did not respond. But his mind is dancing. He knew what David said might be true. But there was no desire in his heart to retreat. He had anchored his heart to a Juan, he was aware of the consequences. He will not disappoint Juan. He would only leave if Juan told him to leave.

"Sorry sir, I can't leave it," Clara replied softly.

"It's up to you, but if you get hurt come to me" David relented.

"Oh yes Clara, Om Danuarta wants to meet you, he's Juan's father" he added.

"I don't know either, maybe I want to talk from the heart of heart" replied David accordingly.

"Alright, please take me to him yes," Clara agreed without thinking.

"Ok, I'll pick up lunch. You better not tell Juan first, that's my advice" David suggested.

"Well, thank you Mr. David for the help" said Clara as she greeted David, to let him leave quickly.

"Don't hesitate, I say yes first" said David, then left.

Clara decides to follow David's advice not to tell Juan about this. Let it be after meeting him will tell a story, as he thought. He can't wait for lunch. He immediately wanted to know what the Danuarta sir wanted to talk to him about. His heart was pounding thinking that.

"Are you ready, Clara?" asked David who had picked her up that afternoon.

"Yes, Mr. David," replied Clara.

"Just call David, we are not superiors and subordinates anymore Clara" said David felt a little objection to being called father.

"But you are older than me, I have to respect you" replied Clara not to be outdone.

"Call David, don't you call Juan by name alone" he said.

"Alright, David," said Clara, revealing her sweet smile. He doesn't want to argue anymore.

They also went to PT. Infomedia Sejahtera to meet Mr. Danuarta. Previously David had called his om to tell him that Clara was willing to meet him. David drove his car slowly, not because it was stuck. But since the minds of the two people in the car were raging, they were wondering what would happen there.

At that time Juan called many times, but Clara did not pick him up. He thought he would call her later, after this meeting was over. Clara does not know that Juan is very worried when his phone is not picked up. He went straight to Clara's house, but there was no one. He calls Cindy in the production room, but Cindy also does not know Clara's whereabouts. He cursed himself who was too busy working, so as not to contact him. Juan was confused to find the girl where, he was driving in an uncertain direction. Surabaya city around it, to find the whereabouts of Clara.

"Clara, do you really want to see Om Danuarta?" david asked to break the silence.

"Why indeed? Is he so scary?" ask Clara.

"He doesn't approve of you, he will do anything to separate you from Juan" David said honestly.

"Is he going to kill me?" clara asked, shuddering in horror at David's words.

"All I know is he's not that cruel. It's just that I don't know the plan yet, he didn't say anything. He just said he wanted to see you as soon as possible." David told me.

Clara sighed, she had already steadied her heart. He will accept all the consequences.

"May I strongly accept anything, for I have chosen Juan. I had to hold on for her" said Clara, making David jealous.

At his workplace Mr. Danuarta had been waiting for Clara's arrival. He had planned everything. He believed that poor people like Clara could easily be removed.