THE STAIN OF THE PAST
Chapter 26. Gestation

"Mas Athalla's. Did you forget about me?" ask the woman. Athalla watched carefully. Not wrong anymore. This woman is Adit's sister.

"Stefani ...?"

Stefani hugged Atha. The man who was with him slowly walked back after knowing Stefani knew Athalla. Unexpectedly Stefani cried and hugged Athalla's waist tightly.

Kania just stared without a sound. He did not understand the feelings at this moment. Is this what I said jealous? Her chest was tight to see Athalla in the arms of a beautiful and fashionable young woman.

Athalla looked at Kania. The face of his girlfriend was not happy with Stefani's attitude. Athalla tried to let go of Stefani's embrace but the woman tightened her embrace even more.

"Stefani, let go of your embrace! It's in a public place. What do people think later, seeing you holding me while crying. Anyway, here is my lover. I don't want him to misunderstand!"

Stefani finally let go of her embrace. Athalla immediately kept his distance and stood beside Kania with his hand in his hand. Kania smiled back at Demgan.

"What happened between you and that man?" ask Athalla.

"The whole story, Mom. Shouldn't we go find a cafe first. I want to talk too!" stefani.

Stefani looked at the woman's fashion appearance. The clothes are quite fashionable however, it can be guaranteed not branded.

He remembered when Athalla used to play at home. Her best friend Stefani has a crush on the man including herself. Stefani secretly loves Athalla.

One day she sees Athalla sleeping with another woman so her heart breaks and tries to forget her love.

Athalla takes Stefani to the cafe closest to them. The man sat down with Kania beside him. Athalla introduces Kania to Stefani.

"This is Kania, my beloved!" athalla said and looked at Kania lovingly. Kania replied with a smile. The woman extended her hand to Stefani.

"I'm Stefani. Have we met before? I feel like your face is not foreign. Like I see her so often!" stefani.

Kania looked at Athalla, asking for approval. What should he say. Athalla who understood the cue from Kania immediately replied.

"Maybe it's just a coincidence. Sometimes a person's face has similarities, right?"

"Mas too, Mother."

"Now tell me what you want to talk about. I don't have much time. Me and Kania have a show!"

"Mas, I ...," said Stefani. Haven't been able to continue his words. Stefani is crying again.

"Why you?" athalla asked impatiently to hear the confession from the woman.

Athalla who heard that became shocked. So is Kania. Fortunately, she had not been able to get pregnant over their forbidden relationship.

"If I think you'd better be honest and marry the man who impregnated you!" Athalla.

"I can't, Mom!"

"Why can't it? He doesn't want responsibility? That guy who wanted to slap you?" ask Athalla.

Stefani took her breath and wiped away her tears. He was afraid to tell his parents. Especially his brother Adit.

"She threatened to spread a video of our relationship if I was still reckless to ask for responsibility. He also said if the child in my womb is not sure his son. Asking this kid to be born and a new DNA test he'll take responsibility if it's really my flesh and blood. I have to say what to Papa and Mama, Mom! They would be furious if they knew all this!" stefani said back to crying.

Kania holds Athalla's hand. He remembered about the fate of his love with Adit. It's only what distinguishes her from not getting pregnant and Adit has been spreading videos of their relationship.

"I think you should be honest and tell me everything that happened with both your parents and brother. Who knows if there is a solution. Do not act alone!" Athalla.

"I'm scared, Mom. My mom and dad are very angry. What else bang Adit. He's long forbidden me from being in touch with Alex. However, I ignored. Mas, help me. Tell your parents or Adit's brother about this."

"Sorry Fani. I can't interfere."

"Mas, I beg you. Help me!" stefani.

Suddenly the woman stood and knelt before Athalla. Begged him to tell all the truth. Athalla remained in his stance. Not wanting to interfere.

Athalla asked Stefani to stand up. He did not want others who were looking to be misunderstood and deduce for themselves what was happening.

Stefani sat back down and cried again. He was really afraid to tell the truth in the name of what happened.

"I have to how, Mom. Alex is not responsible. He did not acknowledge this child. Next month she is also married to her parents. My pregnancy will grow. I'm ashamed!" stefani said with a sob.

Kania was silent. Not wanting to interfere. Even though he knows how Stefani feels. However, Kania could not advise. It turns out that the fate of Adit's sister is more sad than her.

Athalla couldn't help either. He doesn't want to face Adit. Anyway, it's none of his business.

Stefani finally returns home at Athalla's persuasion. The man requested that his sister Adit speak truthfully. If parents participate, the problem will be milder. Who knows, both his parents and Adit can find a way out.

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