The Unacknowledged Seed
Feel not guilty

Mishel and the son stood in the middle of the Ayunda family. Of course he was the center of attention especially the young women who looked envious seeing him get close to the CEO's son. Some of them had not heard when Rafael called her mother just now in the middle of the hall. And those who already know are still waiting for confirmation from the CEO and others about the status of Mishel.

"Thank you all for your presence on our twenty-fifth wedding anniversary. My wife and I are very grateful. Actually today is not only our wedding day celebration but there is something very important that we will also announce tonight in front of all of you" said Gerry, hugging the waist of his beloved wife.

"As you all know, we have a granddaughter named Rafael. Even so we have never officially introduced our grandchildren to you. He is our biological grandson who is the son of Marco, our only son," Gerry continued.

"Here we want to set things straight. You may be wondering, how could our son have a son while he has never been married." Gerry smiled as his wife rubbed her bellows. At first he hesitated to say all in public but this was all for the sake of clearing Mishel's good name.

People began to guess what the President would say. They think the CEO of the company is secretly married and has children.

"Now come here." Ayunda tells Rafael to come closer and takes over speaking.

"He is our favorite grandson Rafael. She was born to a wonderful and wonderful mother. He also grew well. The woman there is her mother, the woman who has given birth to Rafael."

Now all eyes were on Mishel who was standing not far from Marco. Their gazes were full of probes and seemed to dislike it because they felt that Mishel was just an ordinary woman. How an ordinary woman like her became the luckiest.

"Because of my son's fault he had to conceive when he wasn't ready. And because of my little boodoh son it made him have to live in agony. My son Marco refuses to take responsibility for what he has done, is he not very bod00h because he has wasted a woman as beautiful as him. But that must be the case, my husband and I already consider her like our own daughter. We love you so much even more than our own son," continued Ayunda, she smiled at Mishel who looked awkward.

"So if you ask who is he? she's our daughter. If one day there is a man who wants to approach him we must see first as an old man, hahaha," said Ayunda jokingly.

"Mah ..." Marco protested, how could he possibly let any man approach Mishel.

"What's wrong? don't you want it. It's better that Mishel be happy with another man in charge, '" said the mother.

"Oma ... Are you not good?" ask Rafael.

"Dear, your father is too stupid and slow. You better have a father just now," Ayunda said provokingly.

"Maahh, why are you talking like that to Rafael." Marco did not understand why the mother taught such a thing to his young son.

"You must know, son, Oma's granddaughter is smarter than her father. You see for yourself, son, your father can't do anything to persuade your mother. Tell Oma, does your mom want to go with your dad?"

Rafael shook, all this time he had secretly seen mother crying often. Even though he doesn't know what the cause is. It seemed like it was because he was lonely and tired of facing all by himself. If indeed the mother wants to marry another man other than your father Rafael will not forbid the origin of her mother happy.

"Rafael wants to see a happy mother, if having a new father can make a happy mother, then Rafael will accept."

Mishel was surprised to hear that. Perhaps her son knew how she felt but not because he wanted to marry another man because he missed his mother and considered Marco. Sometimes his little heart is sure to accept let alone see the son who really needs a complete family. But sometimes he's in a dilemma, he thinks the guy will change his mind if he finds a better woman than him.

It did not feel right now the pretty eyes of Mishel condensed because of the words of the son. She did not expect her young son would be so sensitive to how he felt.

"So, don't you mind if the one who married your mother isn't your father, son?" ask Ayunda again.

"Yes Oma, Rafael wants to see mom happy. With whomever you marry, Rafael will be happy as long as you can smile."

Mishel could no longer hold back her tears, all this time apparently she was so selfish just thinking about herself while the son was thinking very much of himself to be happy.

"You all see, no, my son is too lame for a woman as good and as great as Mishel. He deserves a better man" Ayunda said provokingly.

"Wait on! I want to talk." Marco took over everyone's attention.

"I want to confess my old stupidity by arrogantly refusing to take responsibility. I am truly sorry that until now, if I had not been selfish then my son would have had a full family and without knowing from when I had also loved the woman who had given birth to my son. I realize I regret every second I regret what I have done. Maybe I don't deserve to be sorry, but I'm gonna give you a chance to be the only man who's gonna take care of you both." Marco walked towards Mishel then bent his knees and pulled out a pair of love inside a small box.

Everyone was shocked to see her, they were watching the proposal of a desperate man and hoped to still have a chance to have his little family. At first they felt annoyed and dislike for Mishel but after hearing all the stories of the President's wife made them able to judge if the woman was a good woman.

"Receive the receipt." Suddenly everyone cheered asking Mishel to accept the proposal.

Mishel himself could not speak anymore, not to mention that he was surprised by the words of the son, now the man even added to his surprise.

"If you refuse him this time, I promise after this I won't bother you again so you can have a chance to meet a better man. I will accept whatever your decision is" said Marco, who was a little drunk.

"Master, if you do this for Rafael I don't think it's necessary. You can still freely meet him."

"No, it's half because of Rafael. I want to be able to live with him every day and play a good father. But half because of you. I love you Mishel. I love you."

Mishel was stunned to hear that sudden declaration of love. Yes although all this time from his attitude should have been seen but hearing the statement of love directly made the woman surprised.

"Buu .. It's okay if you don't like your dad. You can choose any other man."

Marco glared at the son instead of siding with him, provoking his mother.

Mishel rubbed the son's head and kissed him. Now he seems to know the answer.

"Everybody has made a mistake, including me. Everyone also deserves a chance especially if he has really changed. I'd take it." Ultimately, that decision was made.

Marco almost wanted to jump so happy. Not in vain all this time he was patient because finally today arrived.

"Yes." It seems that the man is very deep in the role he cheers while shouting because he finally succeeded.

Ayunda and husband do not matter because now the center of attention is not them, it is happy to see his son who finally succeeded.

One month later.

Finally the long-awaited day came, today his mother and father Rafael will be united by the bond of marriage. This month they are getting closer and spending a lot of time together. Rafael became the happiest to see his mother and father together, now he can play three.

"Look, son, your mother is so beautiful."

"Who dong Oma's mother was, Rafael's mother was beautiful" the boy replied

Everyone in the room laughed. Then soon Mishel had to enter the wedding hall.

The sacred promise of life has been said. They are now legally husband and wife. Rousing applause greeted them with music and melodious singing plays the tones of happiness.

"Thank God, you have finally heard the prayers of Raphael. Rafael promises to continue being a good son so that You do not take away the happiness that Rafael has today" Rafael murmured as he clenched his hands together.