Young CEO Wife: Forced to Marry Mr. Valko
Episode 87 - Where?

Father-in-law, one of my main goals here is to hear your explanation of this....😐

"Father-in-law!" call me. "Where have you been for a dozen years? Valko thinks Dad's gone!" spontaneous talk. Everything in this room is on me. "UPS!" I reflexively closed my mouth with my hand. Why am I talking like that anyway? Duh, the atmosphere is so awkward.

"It's not Valko's fault that he thinks I'm gone. I was a bad father." said Mr. Kenrick. Mr. Kenrick's eyes seemed to hold back tears.

"Dad-in-law! Um.ma.af.af.." I said spontaneously. Duh, I feel guilty! 😢

"It's okay, son. You're not wrong. There's no need to apologize" Mr. Kenrick took a deep breath. "When Rara died I was upset in anger. I love Rara more than I love Valko. For me Rara is more important than Valko. When I got the news that Rara died from going on vacation with Valko, I felt very angry. The presence of Valko from the beginning was already considered troublesome because at birth, Rara had to undergo a caesarean section so that Valko could be born safely...."

"But, Dad....Valko once said that he misses playing remote control toys with you. Doesn't that mean you love Valko?" manya curious. The smartphone inside my sling bag felt shaking but I ignored it.

"My feelings are fickle. Back when Valko was a baby to me he was troublesome, but when he grew up and could call me Papa. I don't know why there's such a surging sense of happiness in my heart. From then on I felt the joy of being a father. I was happy when I saw Valko's happy smile and his gratitude when I bought him a remote control toy. He played with great enthusiasm and endlessly smiled thanks. But, when she was naughty and made Rara sad, my feelings turned into dislike" said Mr. Kenrick.

"I hit Valko when Rara died from a deep rage. I told you, can not accompany go on vacation and do not go on vacation but both of them did not comply. I shouldn't blame Valko, it's fate. Supposedly as a father, I hugged Valko and protected him, instead of beating and scolding him," Mr. Kenrick's tears could not be contained anymore.

"Dad.." I got swept up in Mr. Kenrick's regret story. "Don't cry!" I'm handing over the tissue to Mr. Kenrick. My smartphone shook again but I still ignored it.

"After Rara's funeral, I just left the house. Only carry clothes attached to the body and a wallet containing cash that is not so much. So that no one would recognize me, I covered my face with a mask and sunglasses. I went in any direction, riding the public transport I met. At that time, my life was no longer meaningful. My life, my wealth, my office, it's meaningless. What would I live for, if the Rara I love with all my life is gone. Maybe you could say I was almost depressed because I lost Rara. My journey arrived at a bus terminal. I don't know that place. My smartphone was not brought at the time. In that terminal I felt empty, it felt like I wanted to kill myself. My mind was empty, until one day when I walked I was already on the highway. I got hit by a car!" Mr. Kenrick showed me the stitches on his cheek. The stitches are invisible, if not observed with detail.

"Dad! You're in an accident?!" panicked kataku.

"Don't panic, son. I was still given a chance to live. When I got stuck I was helped by teenagers. They were children living in an orphanage. The orphanage was in a state of shock. They are short of. They didn't recognize me at all, which surprised me, when you could say I'm a pretty famous businessman. Apparently, in the orphanage there is no electrical facilities even simple electronic goods such as radio or television does not exist. The caretaker of the orphanage is old, they are a couple who are not blessed with children. So they set up an orphanage. They didn't ask me much questions, they even offered me to stay there. Although it was full of limitations, but I could see the cheerful laughter of the grandfather and grandmother. It was because of the orphanage's children. Being in the middle of them can make me understand what happiness really means. Happiness is a choice, not someone else who gives but when you can feel enough and be grateful for what you have. You can feel happiness. The grandfather and grandmother could be happy even though they were surrounded by children who were not their own flesh and blood. They never even hit the kids no matter what they are. I realized, if I was wrong. My happiness is a choice, even though Rara is gone but I should be happy because there is still Valko."

"Dad, then why didn't you show up for a dozen years? Don't you feel sorry for Valko?" my many.

"Son, I miss Valko. But my guilt still looms over me. I didn't have the courage to step back home and look at Valko's face. After all, I also felt like I had to return the favor to that grandfather and grandmother. I want to help those kids. Finally I tried to open a business to change the fate of the children. I don't want to be tracked because I avoid taking money from ATMs or banks. As capital, I sold the white gold ring I was wearing...."

"Dad!" I shouted spontaneously. "Kay sold your wedding ring?" I'm just guessing.

"Of course not!" sahut Mr. Kenrick. "I can't sell my wedding ring to Rara! The ring is still there!" Mr. Kenrick showed me a metal necklace. There was a white gold ring with a sky blue stone as its decoration. The ring became the necklace's pendant. "I always keep this ring."

"Oh so, so continue your story, Dad!" my door. "Oh yeah, what's the name of the grandparents who helped you?"

"His name is Grandpa Dawn and Grandma Vani. I don't know if it's a coincidence or what, but I'm also surprised why it's the same name as my parents. Brief story of culinary business that I pioneered with the children of the orphanage was running to success. I made a seven-color rainbow beef meatball business. The color of the meatball is made from natural materials. Thankfully the effort was successful so that made the orphanage more prosperous. I was there to be arguably the oldest sister. After my sisters or the orphanage children were successful, one by one they chose their own way of life. Some choose to move but some also choose to stay. Grandpa and grandma are getting older too. Both died almost at the same time. Before they died, they told me to go and rebuild my own life. For this effort and the orphanage they gave up completely to me, both of whom consider me as the eldest son and leader for the younger siblings of the orphanage. I also discussed with the orphanage sisters. Finally, we turned the meatballs business into a small-scale company that housed the orphanage. The meatball company is still running and growing so that it can finance the orphanage to help more children. My little sisters asked me to stay with them but I still wouldn't. When I heard about Valko's wedding, I decided to come back here. Although I actually have better clothes, but I choose to dress shabby. I wonder what kind of girl Valko married and so that no one would recognize me."

"Dad, did I meet the criteria of the daughter-in-law you wanted?" tanyaku. I don't know why I'm asking this.

"Of course, son. You're a very good girl" said Mr. Kenrick, stroking my head. "Valko's lucky to have a wife like you."

"Oh yeah, Dad, if you're just ehm...pretending to be a bum ehm...why did you ever say if you ran out of money?"

"I actually have enough money. But, before arriving at the Valko company complex, I became a victim of pickpocketing so that it became a real bum. I didn't think Valko could develop a company this big. He's a tough, smart kid."

DRT'S! DRT'S! DRT'S! Smartphone's vibrating. I opened my smartphone from Valko. Jeez, he keeps texting and even calls me repeatedly. The chat is almost the same. The message: Remember! Remember that! Back before office! 😐. Valko sent the message over and over again. I think he knew that I didn't read it so he called me repeatedly.

"I think our grandson has sent his wife to come back soon" said Fajar's grandfather.

"Ehm.iya, Valko told me to go back to the office before he went home" I said softly.

"You were taken to the office by Valko?" said Mr. Kenrick.

"Ehm.iya, Dad.." - I said.

"He really looks like you, Ken. You also always bring Rara to the office on weekdays." said Grandpa Fajar.

DRT'S! DRT'S! DRT'S! My smartphone is ringing. Jesus, Valko, how many times do you want to send a message, anyway? Yes, yes, I remember and will be back soon.

"I say goodbye first, Dad, Grandpa, Grandma, Mama" I said as I shook their hands. I came out of the treatment room with my mom.

"Mama, I'm sorry I can't go home" I said as I reached the hospital parking lot.

"It's okay, honey. Mama can understand that. You've taken the time to meet Mama and visit your father-in-law, I'm happy. Oh yeah, take this!" Mama handed me the cloth bag she had been carrying since. "It's your favorite food! I cooked it specifically for you!" Mama hugged me. "Be careful on the road, yeah!" say Mama again.

"Yes, Mama" I said as I got on the bus.

I looked at Mama who waved at me. I feel like a daughter who has just gone to her husband's house for the first time. Maybe this is the effect because it has not seen Mama for a long time.

"If Valko asks just tell me I met Mama at the hospital!" I said to Ninda.

"Why Miss? Didn't you just meet Mr Kenrick?" ask Ninda.

"Tell me and don't ask too many questions!" I said while looking at Ninda. "Do you understand?"

"Understand, Miss!" said it.

I can't say I went to see your father, Valko. You'll be mad at me. I need to figure out a way to bring you and your father back together, Valko....😐

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