
After breakfast, Gilang parted ways with Gerald and Merlin. The woman had not opened the chat. Although he was very curious but Merlin still had to endure it. She couldn't possibly open a chat in front of her husband.
"I go home first, Om," said Gilang. He kissed Gerald's hand. Gilang still respected the man to be able to take his heart.
Merlin had entered the room. Glazed to smile happily. He imagined how Merlin would react when he heard the contents of the tape.
Gerald who saw the boy smile, became astonished. Ever since he knew her, the boy spoke little and rarely smiled. Yang Gerald knew because of the rigors of the life he lived. Must live separately with both parents of the newborn child.
"Sounds you happy?" ask Gerald at last.
"I'm happy because I can be with my mom again."
"Your mother is back?"
"Yes, and I'm so happy to be able to hug mom whenever and whenever I want!"
"Thank God then. What about your father? Is there any news?" ask Gerald.
"I don't want and don't want to know about dad. Want him where, like anyone or whatever it is. To me, Dad is dead!" He spoke with emotion.
I don't know why Gerald's chest hurt when the boy said it. "What's wrong with me. Why did I feel sick when Gilang said his father was dead? What a mistake his father had made so that a boy of his age had held a grudge so great" Gerald said.
"Om didn't know what mistake your father had made so he was so angry with her. It just reminds you, as bad as that guy is your dad. He who has made you present on this earth."
Glazed looked to take a deep breath. He could not accept Gerald's words. For him Gerald is still a bad man*ji*ngan who has put his mother in prison and he must be separated from his mother for 8 years.
Gerald who saw the change in Gilang's face tried to divert the conversation. He did not want to make Gilang angry and stay away from him. The man fell in love with the boy.
"When, Om wants to meet your mother. Om wondering which woman has given birth to a great son like you!"
"The greatest and toughest woman I've ever known. I think my mother is the kindest and most beautiful woman in the world. My father was just a fool to leave my mother."
"One day your father will regret leaving your mother" Gerald said.
"Definitely! I'm gonna make my dad regret his fate for making my mom suffer."
Gerald wanted to drive Gilang but was rejected by the boy. He promised to come to rehearsal tonight.
In his room Merlin was shocked to hear the contents of the tape. He recalled the time this morning saying that to Gilang.
"It can't be that from Agatha. Where does he know my cell phone number. This is my voice this morning. That boy recorded it. Used to threaten me. It turns out he hasn't been caught either. I cannot underestimate that boy. How did he know about Agatha?" merlin muttered to himself.
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Arriving at his home, Gilang greeted Agatha. The woman was worried because her son had only come home after ten this morning.
"Honey, I'm so worried" said Agatha hugging her son's body.
Gilang hugged his mother and kissed the cheek of the woman he loved the most.
"Mom don't worry. I can take care of myself. I'll take care of Mom too. Did you forget that I'm a hotshot?" ask Gilang with a smile.
"I'm sorry, honey, I forgot that mom's son is a hotshot."
"Later in the evening I'll practice again. I want the champion to let the money go to mom. I can buy you what you want."
"Thank you, honey. I'm ashamed, your time is still this small I've burdened you with looking for money. I'll find work for our daily needs."
"No, Ma! I told you, if I still have a lot of savings. Mother, don't worry. I pray I always win."
"Mom always wishes her son the best. Can I see you rehearsing?"
"of course. You can come with me tonight."
Mom smiled at her son's words. He hugged his son's shoulder carrying into the house.
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