THE FRATERNITY
S2. Adam's Hatred of His Grandmother

As memories of his past appeared in his mind. Unknowingly, her tears just flowed down her handsome face. Everything that happened to her was from the woman who called herself Grandma. Those who saw Adam who suddenly cried became worried.

Danish who was sitting next to him hugged his sister's body. Danish knew and knew very well what caused this sister to cry.

"What's up, hum?" asked Danish while gently rubbing Adam's back.

Adam did not answer. His eyes were still focused on seeing Grandma. Still hugged by Danish. Adam says. "Don't call me a grandchild, because I'm not your granddaughter at all times. I only have Grandpa. This is Yodha Akasha Abhimanyu. Your grandchildren are Ayden Garry Bimantara and Danelio Danish Bimantara."

DEG!

They were all shocked to hear the narration from Adam, especially Amirah. The woman was sad when she heard the words from her grandson. Until this moment, his grandson still had not forgiven his mistake. He himself is aware of that.

"And so. You can't talk to Grandma that way. She is your grandmother. Our grandmother" said Danish softly.

Adam forcefully let go of Danish's embrace and stared intently at her face. "What is it with me to forgive her mistakes and accept her as my grandmother. Everything gonna be okay?" ask Adam who is trying not to fuss with Danish.

"But at least, open your heart to grandma. My sister used to hate my grandmother. But my sister finally forgave my grandmother's mistake" Danish said.

"Me and you are different, brother" Adam replied without seeing Danish's face.

"Where's different?" ask Danish.

"Your life has been happy all along. While my life suffers. Do you know brother? When I was sitting on the SD bench. My friends always make fun of me. They say I'm a kid who doesn't have Papa. I'm not wanted by Papa. Insults by insults I accepted until I sat on the bench of Junior High. I cry every time I see my friends who have complete parents. They always come at school events. Then me? Only Mama always accompanied me, only Mama was always there for me, only Mama always wiped my tears. Although Papa. I don't know where he was at the time. My mom and I fought a lot. And the topic of contention was Papa. Every time I ask about Papa, the answer I get is that Papa is dead. And if Papa is dead, why don't you tell me or take me on a pilgrimage to Papa's grave." Adam spoke with a tone of anger accompanied by his tears that were still flowing.

"Because I love my mom so much. I have great respect for Mama. It was just my mom I had at the time. I don't want to fight with my mom anymore. Then I made a decision. I'm going to school in America after graduating from Junior High. I will even go to college there. Hearing my decision, Mama refused outright. As other family members. They don't want me to go."

"I stick with my decision. Although Mama had threatened me not to finance my needs while in America. But I'm not afraid of that threat. I'm still going. In my heart, Mama would never have done that to me. And it turned out to be true. My mom didn't do that to me, quite the opposite. My mother always called me and asked me how I was there. Mama always obeyed all my wishes."

"When I found out that I had Papa and two older brothers. I'm really happy. My prayers have been heard by God. My family is back in one piece. But... Hix... Hicks." Adam's tears broke. Adam could no longer hold back his cries.

"Once again my happiness is taken away. And the culprit is Papa's second wife who is none other than your stepmother. She tried to get Mama away from Papa through me. By keeping me in the barn, that woman could threaten Mama. But I know his bullshit wits. Even if Mama chose to stay away from Papa to save me. But that woman will kill me. That's why I told Mama not to leave Papa. When I was held in that barn. All I got was torture. The punches were even the kicks I received. They also did not hesitate to stick a knife into my stomach. But God still loves me. The woman sent all her men out and left only one person inside. And I also know that in the warehouse the bomb has been installed. Seeing that there was only one person standing guard, I used the opportunity well."

"What did you do to that man, my grandson?" ask Yodha.

Adam looked at his grandfather. Then smile. "I just offered her something!"

"What is that, baby?" now Bagas asked.

FLASHBACKS

Inside the barn was only Adam and one guard. Adam looked at the man.

"Hey, you!"

The man called also looked. "What's wrong?"

"Do you want money, a house and a fancy car? If you want it all, I can give it to you, ", said Adam.

Hearing the tantalizing offer from Adam made the man smile. Seconds later, the man laughed.

"Haha. You don't brag boy. How could you give all that to me. Who do you think you are?"

"You must not underestimate me. You don't know who I am."

"Who are you, huh?!"

"I am the grandson of a billionaire businessman named Yodha Akasha Abhimanyu. You know that name? And I also have parents who are also rich and have several companies, both in Jakarta and abroad. I'll tell them to make you rich in one day."

The man thought for a moment. Even the man remembered the words of his Boss about the boy before him.

"Are you really the businessman's grandson and the rich man's son?"

"How do you think?" ask Adam back. "If I were you. I'll accept the offer without a second thought."

"You must want something?"

Adam smiled. "Waaow! You're so great. I have not expressed my wish. Well, you said it right away, "praise Adam. "You're right. I really want something from you. Untie me. And let me get out of here. After I get out of here. Tomorrow you'll get what I promised you. You're gonna be a rich man. You can hold my word. Or if you need to drive me home to my family. Let you believe it. How's it?"

Without a second thought, the man approached Adam. And untie all the bonds in Adam's body. The man pulled Adam's body out of the barn. Adam silently glanced at the clock that was coiling in his hand.

"Five more minutes" Adam said.

The man and Adam were at the door. Adam released the man's grip on his shoulder. "Wait a minute. My stomach hurts."

Adam held his stomach. And the man was not suspicious at all. Adam was in pain. In that pain Adam had a brilliant idea.

Adam looked at the man. And to be seen by him, the man was slightly off guard by looking the other way. Adam smiled like an angel of death. Adam put all his strength into it.

Then seconds later...

Adam kicked so hard on the man's stomach that he fell on the floor of the barn, spewing blood from his mouth. Then seconds later unconscious. Adam did not care.

Adam with all his strength ran out. Because soon the warehouse will explode.

"Ach, fuck." Adam swearing.

DUOARR!

The warehouse exploded. The sound of the explosion was huge. Adam's body bounced away and was unconscious.

FLASHBACK OFF

Hearing the story from Adam, they all smiled and shook their heads. But they salute and are proud of that brilliant idea. Both Yodha, Utari and Evan even the other family members did not mind doing all that as long as their beloved was freed.

"You are really sadistic and cruel naughty rabbits" Ardi said.

"That is neither sadistic nor cruel, brother Ardi! I just wanted to save myself. Caring for the devil with that jerk. Some of the men also took part in torturing me" Adam replied.

Again his family members smiled with anxiety and head bobbing would be the answer. Honest in their hearts, they confirmed his words. If they were in Adam's position. They will do the same as Adam.

Adam looked back at Danish's face. "Now you know how I suffered all this time? So I'm asking you. Never ask me to forgive his mistakes and ask me to accept them in my life. If you keep forcing me. Then you'll lose me a second time. This is the third." Adam said full of threats.

Adam looked at each member of his family. "I'm also good for you all. You have felt my loss too, right? If you don't want to lose me again. Then let no one force me to accept that woman."

After saying that, Adam immediately stood up and left his family members to head to his room on the second floor.

Those who saw his departure could only remain silent and resigned. They can't do anything about it for now either. If they make a misstep, they may lose their gem a second time.

Amirah was already crying hearing everything the granddaughter said. Here he is the guilty one. He was the one who had given such a deep wound to his grandson.

Evan who saw his crying mother became unbearable. Then seconds later, Evan hugged his mother.

"I'm sorry for the words of my youngest son, Mom! My son didn't mean to talk like that."

Amirah took her arms off her son. "Mom understand, Son! I am not angry or discouraged by your youngest son. Let's just say it's a test for mom so mom can be harder to get close to her and take her heart. I'm sure your youngest son will forgive you and accept you. Same with Garry and Danish. Here is the guilty mother. So I beg of you. Don't blame your youngest son, let alone scold him. You parted with your youngest son when you were a baby, it was because of mom. You lost your youngest son for the second time to Dhira, it was also because of mother. And don't lose your youngest son for the third time just for mom. So please take care of your sons, especially your youngest. One day they will protect you and take care of you."

"Good, Mom! I'll be a good father to my three sons" Evan said.

"Sorry, Mom." Utari spoke while hugging her mother-in-law.

"Yes, Utari! What's up, honey?"

"It looks like I forgot something" Utari said.

Amirah thought for a moment. Then he smiled. "Ah, yes! Mom almost forgot. Thank you, Utari. You've reminded mom."

Amirah looked at the handsome face of her son. And his hand held his hand firmly.

"Van."

"What's up, Mom?"

"There's something I want to tell you."

"What is that, Mom?"

"It's about your little brother."

"My brother? Mean mother?" Evan still does not understand the words of his mother.

"Your sister's alive, Van! The one who died was not your sister. When mom gave birth to your sister. Your sister was exchanged for another person's baby who was also in the same hospital at the time. The baby of the man died. Your sister was born safe and sound. Then the doctor traded your sister for the dead baby."

"What?"

Evan was shocked when he heard the words from his mother. So too with the others.

"Where do you know?" ask Evan.

"The doctor came to see my mother. And showed me a video. The video shows the moment the two babies were exchanged."

"Did the doctor tell the mother the name of the family who had taken away the mother's youngest son?" ask Utari.

"Yes, Utari! The doctor admitted everything. The surname that carried the mother's youngest son was.." Amirah's words came to a halt.

"Who, Grandma?" ask Garry and Danish at the same time.

"ADIYAKSA FAMILY!"