The Light of Love (Children of Genius)
Chapter 24. A Coincidence

Impatiently, Roberto recalls Ella's unfinished answer. He wants to make it clear that his intention is not just for himself, but the main thing is for Reo.

"Sure, Roberto. W-but, I'll think about it well."

After that conversation, Ella needed some time to reflect on the offer from Roberto. He understands the importance of safety and comfort to Reo, but he also realizes that a marriage is a big decision that should be carefully considered.

That night, Ella tried to talk to her son to explain with Roberto's intentions, to them.

"Darling, Mama wants to talk about ..."

Reo, tilt his head. The little boy looked at his mother intensely, looking forward to his next words.

But apparently, after a few seconds Ella did not say any more words. This made Reo confused, because his mother actually closed her eyes with a long sigh.

"Ma, what's wrong?" ask Reo at the end.

"Emh, Reo suppose, we .. emh, I mean Mama, Mama married your father, Roberto's father, how's Reo?" asked Ella, painstakingly stringing her sentences together.

"Married?" reo asked, as confused as thinking.

Ella nodded, then gave a little explanation to Reo about what marriage was. How would their life be afterwards, if Roberto married her.

"So later, Reo, Mama together papa will be together?" ask Reo, draw a conclusion.

"Yes, honey."

Quickly, Reo nodded enthusiastically. The boy had such a great gift that his eyes sparkled, with a smile that never disappeared from his face.

"So, will Reo be like Devan, Sinta and Boy, whose house is near our distant home first?" reo asked, comparing it to the lives of his friends while still out of town, before he was declared ill.

"Yes, honey."

Ella, answering her son's question with a nod. His eyes glazed, haru with the thought of his son who turned out to be quick to respond.

All this time, every Reo asked with the question where is papa? Where is papa? Ella always gave the answer that her papa had gone far.

Ella knew, Reo wanted and dreamed of having a papa like her other friends.

"So, Mama's getting married and Reo's got, papa?" ask again, reassuring.

"Yes, honey."

Ella's answer, same. Ella's tears could not be dammed again so she cried and hugged her son.

With Reo's response like this, Ella tried to convince herself to make the right decision. He will do it all for the happiness of the child.

***

"I need your network. What, are you willing to do this job for me?" asked the man with an authoritative and powerful aura.

Isabella's father, with a deep sense of vengeance, planned the steps he would take to teach Roberto a lesson. He knew that this was an opportunity to take revenge for the humiliation he had endured.

He makes use of the resources and connections he has, working behind the scenes to ensure that his plans will run smoothly. He plans to use his influence as an official to influence the situation and ensure that Roberto will feel the consequences of the "brave" actions he takes.

Meanwhile, Roberto, unknowingly, becomes the target of Isabella's father's revenge plan. He will soon realize that his decision, once indebted to Isabella's father, has serious consequences.

"You're gonna have to pay the price for everything, Roberto." Isabella's father, muttering to himself after getting a deal with his partner.

"good. But not this close. That, could make him suspicious."

Of course, the fight between Isabella and Roberto's father will be a series of unexpected actions and reactions, bringing them into an unbalanced fight.

"Make sure it's a new case, so you can take Roberto down and make sure he never gets back up."

"certain, Sir. What are we supposed to do? I mean, there's other engineering that's needed, maybe?"

"certain. So ..."

They nodded at each other in agreement, after her father Isabella gave an explanation. The man has been ordered to execute this plan carefully and efficiently, with the aim of ending Roberto's future.

"Make sure he won't be able to dodge, because if it used to be without my help, he wouldn't have survived either!"

"definitely. For the exact time, we can talk about it again."

Isabella's father, nodding in agreement. The authoritative and powerful man, immediately observes the screen of his phone as well. Soon, he transfers some money to the person, who will cooperate with him.

"Do your duty, and give me a satisfactory report!" he said later, filled with emphasis.

"Ready, Sir. Mr. I, just take it right and don't have to dirty your own hands."

After that, they both stood shaking hands and then left the place with their respective goals, as if they did not have a common goal or agreement.

Isabella's father, continues on his way to his office. Continuing his work and duties as a state official who has power and power with a good name.

***

"Ok, we start for our presentation today."

"Please, Mr. David."

"Okay, thank you. I ..."

The atmosphere of the room was filled with an aura of professionalism as Roberto sat down with some of his business colleagues at a round table, located in a brightly lit conference room. They came face to face with warm smiles, showing a close relationship and mutual respect.

Roberto eagerly follows discussions, asks sharp questions, and listens attentively to the views and suggestions of his colleagues. He is able to articulate his business vision and strategy clearly, while remaining open to input from his team members.

"Ok, for a branch out of town what if Roberto's brother is in charge?"

"We can discuss this again, once our agreement on the project is agreed."

All of his business colleagues seem impressed by Roberto's commitment and dedication, so that in the near future they can achieve mutual success and gain trust.

They share experiences, knowledge, and insights to support their business growth together.

Not only focus on business aspects, but they also discuss the ethical values and integrity that are the foundation of their business.

"I, ready to be assigned branch, when the time is right." Roberto, express his ability.

The man thought that, by moving out of town he could bring Ella and Reo along as well. So, they could also slightly forget the bad events that Reo had experienced in this city.

'I don't think it's a bad decision if I accept the offer of a branch leader in another city.'

With this attractive offer, Roberto thought that nature seemed to give him support for his efforts and intentions to marry Ella, then build a happy family with his son, Reo.