THE PENANCE: THE PEBINOR
TP - 25

"Arnav will help us" said Zael.

"really? Did you tell him?" Ask Nalesha.

Zael nodded. "He's gonna be your father."

"What's? It's unlucky that I have a father like Arnav" ceroscos Nalesha.

"We're going to town tomorrow."

"Then?" Ask Nalesha.

Zael looked around. "I'm going to use my powers to create an illusionary building around here."

"But, wasn't half your power taken by Goddess Amiles?" Ask Nalesha.

"I think I can still create a world of illusions. You have to get into my illusion so you don't get confused" said Zael.

Nalesha nodded.

** end Flashback **

"You know the cops?" Ask Arnav.

Nalesha nodded. "We've met many times before, so I recognize him."

Arnav nodded in understanding. "It would be better if you didn't meet them if they knew you. Prince Zael's plan won't go well."

"I understand" replied Nalesha.

The next day, Faidan had dinner with Arnav. Both of them raised their wine glasses and toasted.

"Have you made up with your daughter?" Ask Faidan.

Arnav laughing. "She was stubborn, but in the end she wanted to apologize to her fiance."

Faidan digested Arnav's speech. "Sorry?"

Arnav put down the glass. "I think I spoiled my daughter too much. He's getting rude. It was fortunate that his fiancee forgave him."

"Your daughter is very young, I don't think she wants a serious relationship yet" Faidan said.

"I should have hired a private tutor from the beginning to teach him at home. Maybe he hangs out with the delinquents at his school" Arnav said, sipping his drink again.

"Where's your daughter going to school?" Ask Faidan.

"It was a very famous favorite school other than Hardiswara" Faidan said.

Arnav looked at Faidan. "If I had known you earlier than my daughter's fiancee, I would have preferred to match my daughter to you."

Faidan was silent for a moment. Then he laughed stiffly at Arnav's words.

"Unfortunately you are married" Arnav said with a sad expression.

"Although I'm single, not necessarily your daughter likes me" Faidan said.

Arnav put his face back. "Why not? You're handsome, educated, and kind. When in Bali he hid behind you. Like I'm someone else and you're the guy who can protect her, that's so sweet."

"Mr Haden, you seem to be drunk." Faidan keeps Arnav from drinking again. But, the wine from Arnav's glass spilled over into Faidan's suit.

Because Arnav was drunk, Faidan was forced to drive the man home. The illusion house was located not far from the illusion company building that Zael made.

Arriving at the mansion, Faidan carried Arnav's body and pressed the bell. "Mr Haden, don't you have a bodyguard or a waiter?"

"There's my daughter inside. Lesha?"

Shortly after, Nalesha opened the door. Faidan saw the teenage girl wearing oversized knit shorts and sweaters that made her look cute.

"Dad? Wh-mister?" Nalesha looked awkward. He helped Faidan carry his father into the room.

Nalesha covered her father's body. "Sorry to trouble you, sir."

Faidan smiled. "No, no, we're partners. Then I'm gone, yeah."

Nalesha saw the stain on Faidan's suit. He took a tissue and wiped the stain. "Looks like my dad's dirtying your suit."

At such a close distance, Faidan's heart was racing. He noticed Nalesha who looked so beautiful and cute at the same time.

"Can you open your suit? I'll wash it" said Nalesha.

"W-what?" Faidan.

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^^^09.36 | 22 April 2021^^^

^^By Ucu Irna Marhamah ^^^