Reaching Hope
Chapter 38 The Confession of Lady Danuarta

"Where else are you going, just came and left again?" ask his wife with her eyes.

"I have to get out of town for two days, there's a meeting for a big project" replied Mr. Danu as he stuffed a few pieces of clothes and other supplies into a small suitcase.

"Why so suddenly, usually tell first," said his wife.

"This is also an impromptu info, do not ask too much. Mama was I asked why crying also did not answer, I feel it is not appreciated." replied Mr. Danu a little ketus.

His wife sighed, but remained silent without saying a single word.

"Well, if you don't want to tell me, I'm going" he said, leaving his wife.

"Be careful" his wife said.

He was still crying remembering the words of his son. He felt that his son would hate him after knowing that it was he who had paid people to run over Clara. He decided to apologize and admit all his mistakes to Juan, he did not want the relationship with his son to deteriorate.

"Juan.." call him as he goes into his son's room.

"What's Mama here for? What did Mama want to say?" ask without turning his face.

"I'm sorry Mama, son. Mama was wrong, but Mama had to do it" he said, sitting next to Juan.

Juan looked at his mother meaningfully.

"Did Papa tell Mama to do it?" ask Juan.

Her mother shook her head slowly, then lowered her face not daring to look at her son.

"Then what, Ma? What was the reason you wanted to harm Clara?" tanyanya was a little screaming.

"I don't want your affection to be divided, since with him you don't care about Mama anymore. You're getting further away, when she's just your lover." she obviously pulled out her teats.

"I was the one who gave birth to you, Juan. I raised you, I gave you love. Although we are not together often, I always love you. Not nothing you have bought him an apartment, all your time besides work is just with him" he said with tears.

"So that's why Mama wanted to kill Clara?" tanyanya cynic.

"I didn't tell them to kill him, I just told them to teach them a little lesson. To get him away from you, I just kind of scared him a little bit" she explained.

"That's not a little Ma, Andre was sprawled out for almost a week in the hospital. Fortunately Andre is a strong man, how about Clara and Cindy are the victims? Didn't Mama think, huh?" juan asked shouting.

Her mother just kept quiet and cried.

"If Mama says because of Clara we're getting further away, Mama's wrong. We've been a long way since Mama followed Papa's wishes busy outside with the rich. Mama left me alone, only the workers accompanied me at home. While Papa and Mama are busy outside, no one remembers me!" emphatically.

The two of them threw eyes at each other, there was pain in the hearts of the two.

"I'm sorry Mama, son. Hiks... hyks.." he said he felt guilty.

"Alright, Ma. I beg you not to bother Clara again, she is my life. If Mama hurt him, it would mean the same thing that hurt me. He made my life meaningful, because I lived without purpose. So let us be happy" Juan said solemnly.

"Go, Ma. I was so tired, I wanted to rest" she said, then started lying in bed.

Ms. Danu could only look at her son who was on his back, she felt guilty for making her son hurt. He thought his actions would never be discovered because he had paid a professional, but it turned out the assumption was wrong. He came out with a deep sense of regret.

***

The next day, at 8:30.

"Good morning" Jhony said to one of the cafe employees.

"Morning. uh Jhony, so diligent so early has come," replied his friend kindly.

"Yes, it's the first day of work, so have to be upbeat" he said with a smile.

"For Irwan, Jhony," the new Sapa Indra came.

"Morning, sir," replied Irwan.

Jhony just smiled, then continued to help Irwan organize the cafe that had just opened. One by one the employees started arriving. Jhony was pleased that the other employees were so friendly, they taught him patiently. The cashier profession needs precision, so Jhony tries to really focus. Indra felt quite satisfied with Jhony's work, seen if he really intended to work.

***

Juan came into Andre's room.

"Juan, it's basic not to have manners, yes, enter the room carelessly," Andre joked.

Juan did not answer, he immediately threw himself on the sofa. His face looked very lethargic, it seemed like he was sleep deprived. His face was a little pale, with a sad face that was very noticeable.

"Why is that so moody? Face to tangle like iron alone," said Andre teasing his best friend.

"I'm sad again, Dre," he replied briefly.

"I know it's sad again, but why?" andre asked seriously.

"Do you know who made you crash yesterday?" ask Juan.

"Didn't he catch you. No one knows him" Andre said.

"Yes, but he's just a paid guy. Someone told him to harm Clara." he explained, making Andre's eyes immediately round.

"Correct?" tanyanya could not believe it.

Juan just nodded.

"Keep, did you manage to drag the culprit to the police?" ask Andre again.

Juan shook his head, then sighed deeply.

"I didn't get my heart to take him to the police station" Juan explained.

"But Juan, it's a criminal act. Clara could have been injured and even died if I hadn't saved her in time" Andre said.

"How can I imprison the man who gave birth to me and raised me, Dre," said Juan, his eyes watering.

"So your mama's the mastermind?" asked Andre, feeling very distrustful.

Juan just nodded, looking he was holding back his tears so as not to spill.

"Patience, yes Juan" said Andre and hugged his best friend.

Suddenly the door was knocked and opened.

"Sir An..." Clara did not continue her words.

He looked at the two men in front of him in confusion. He saw his girlfriend as if she were crying.

"What's up, Clara," asked Andre.

"No, Sir. Just want to give files that must be signed," he said while putting files on Andre's desk.

"Juan why are you here? Why do you look sad, is there a problem?" clara asked, he approached Juan.

Andre glanced at Juan, their gazes meeting as if wanting to say the same opinion.

"It's okay sweetheart, just a little unwell," she told a lie.

"really?" clara asked, then held onto Juan's forehead.

"Indeed a little warm, you should not overwork. You need rest, you need to eat too, so don't be late" said Clara, making Juan smile.

Andre was envious to see them, wanting him to have such a caring figure.

"Dre, can Clara come home sooner today?" juan asked.

"Yes, I know you need it. Go, you have to rest a lot. Don't think too much, listen to Clara's advice." replied Andre.

"Thank you, Dre. Yes, I must have listened. Come on, honey," he asked while holding Clara's hand.

"Thank you, sir. I say goodbye first" said Clara, bowing her body.

Andre just smiled, then nodded.