Sacred In Stain
Strategizing

Chapter 76. Strategizing

Haru Khalisa's cries burst inexorably as Afkar woke up at eight in the morning. Calling him ‘Unda' while smiling cheerfully even though his body is still weak. Even reply kissed when Khalisa kissed her affectionately unceasingly, clutching the tiny body of the child.

“Unfortunately Mother. Try calling Mommy again, Mommy wants to hear again.” Khalisa asked on the sidelines of his daily sobs, and the child obeyed.

“Unda, Af want Unda,” his chatter full of longing, join sobbing to see his mother cry. “Af want bobonya Unda, want mamam Unda, want bench Unda, want cama Unda aja.”

“Iya, Darling. Mother promises, Af will be the same Mother until later. Always the same Mother.”

“Unda ininya read.” Afkar touched Khalisa's cheek, wiping away the tears that were rushing there. The boy was both crying.

Yudhis chose to step towards the exit without making any noise. Waiting behind the door that opened slightly, gave room to Khalisa who was completing the longing for his son, providing a free opportunity for Khalisa to spill and satisfy all the torments of pent-up longing that almost three months continues to gnaw his heart to holes everywhere.

Afkar still has not eaten voraciously, only milk is again requested. Afkar is still under observation, because it is indicated to be affected by strep throat and skin rashes that include acute levels.

Doctors said the cause of skin irritation could be caused by bathing less clean, or could be from the effect of the type of soap that is not in accordance with the skin of toddlers. Afkar's weight, which decreased from the numbers that Khalisa described, also needs to be monitored further, fearing that there might be malnutrition. Doctors required Afkar to be treated for the next few days, and to maintain routine control even if he was allowed to go home later.

In the afternoon, Erika returned to the hospital with some of the work that Yudhis had requested. This time she did not come alone, Erika came in the company of the King.

Yudhis did not go to the office, only came home for a short bath and returned to the hospital. Bringing along his macbook and taking care of the work online without leaving Khalisa and Afkar.

The king no longer looked strangely alertly at Khalisa, after Erika explained about the actual matter that happened in Black Paradise the other day. Breaking the prejudice of the King who had thought incline about Khalisa and Yudhis. Moreover, after Yudhis himself revealed and discussed the Khalisa issue.

“I brought a special pudding toddler made by my sister. My sister has a small business catering home, special menu MP ASI and menu children toddlers. So this food is guaranteed safe for Afkar.” Erika handed a white paper bag to Khalisa, stroking Afkar's tiny legs covered in sock attentively.

“This is from me. I do not know what is suitable as a parcel to visit a sick toddler, so I buy fruits only. If Afkar does not eat the fruit, it can still be eaten by the mother.” The king handed Khalisa a very special fruit parcel.

“There are many, Ma'am Erika, King, for his attention to Afkar.”

Khalisa was again moved. Never thought a little will be a lot of love and attention obtained by his son now. In contrast to what Afkar had obtained, only a lot of scorn and was set aside because born of him who brought stains.

“Mumpung Afkar is taking a nap. Me, you, Erika and the King will discuss many things about the next step, Khal. Better not to be delayed again. We need to move fast. Moreover, according to the doctor, Afkar must continue to do outpatient after discharge from the hospital, and we must fight so that Afkar is fully obtained custody by you. I can't imagine child custody falling into the hands of your ex-husband. Three months apart from you alone, Afkar is sick like this now.” Yudhis did not delay to discuss even though Khalisa was still in a moment of giving up longing with his son, acting swiftly more main so that the problem was resolved soon, because delaying only invited negligence.

“What Erika said is true. Sometimes there are people who play behind to win cases and we must first step ahead by still upholding honesty to get justice. And it seems that your ex-husband has not realized that Afkar is no longer there for him. If I knew his son wasn't in the house, I'm sure he was in the fog looking. Although we can all read, holding Afkar with him is only to entrap you to surrender and return to him. Back in the vile sense of course, wanting to make you his slave,” Yudhis fast. And do not waste any more time the four of them hump, talk seriously, do not waste time.

“As a first step, Khalisa should have a steady job, sir, not a job. As one of the important points to weigh. In order for custody to be more inclined towards Khalisa, the guardian must have a job and a definite income. We do not yet know how strong our opponents are, for that we should anticipate from now.”

“Hmm,” Yudhis nodded, propping up his chin using both hands intertwined with elbows resting on his knees.

“Fixed work?” Khalisa. “Where can I get a steady job in a short time? My diploma is just a C.” package graduate Khalisa sounds very confused.

The king spoke up. “Mmm, look at it. Without prejudice to respect, OB in LBH mercury office Gantari less than one person. No previous OB replacement has decided to resign. So, to be more efficient, what if Khalisa becomes OB first? This is just an emergency proposal, Mr. Yudhis. In addition to Khalisa getting an official job, Khalisa security can also be monitored if working with us. Do not mean to demean, Sorry if less pleasing.”

“I understand, King. Your proposal is nothing wrong. True as you said, finding a job outside is not guaranteed security,” said Yudhis who looked like he was stringing words in the mind.

“Now the decision is in your hands, Khal. Do you accept this type of work or not? If objections are not forced. I will find another solution,” Yudhis told Khalisa. Although Yudhis could not bear to say it, it was all part of his strategy to get what Khalisa wanted.

“I want,” Khalisa replied without hesitation, nodding vigorously. “It's important to have a job, Bang, not for formality is also okay. I instead thank you, can work and have my own income which remains also routine is my desire since long.”

So innocent and pure Khalisa, and his gratitude that always welcomed his intention to help regardless of whatever form of help, made Yudhis more captive. Strong determination is also the way Khalisa appreciate every thing given, that is his greatest charm.

“Good, welcome to join, Khalisa,” said Yudhis congratulated Khalisa with a happy smile engraving. “King who will help you prepare for work, as soon as.”

They continue the conversation. Meanwhile at Amanda's house, Dion just came down to the first floor. Vacation went to work because his energy was drained to satisfy Amanda in bed this morning. His life is not like being just satisfied now.

Passing Ceu Wati in the dining room, Dion stopped the woman's steps. Usually at this hour Ceu Wati is holding Afkar persuading to feed lunch. But this time Ceu Wati brought grass scissors without the rags draped on his shoulders.

“Where is Afkar?” the question, making Ceu Wati do not know what to answer and Amanda who raised her voice.

“Brought by Mbak Khalisa, yesterday.”

Seriate.