He's Not The Best
121. If Only I Could Follow

If Only I Could Follow

Winsi released a hug, taking Runa to sit by the side of the bed. It was the bed where his father lay even to the death to pick up the best man of his life. The atmosphere of the room has not changed, neither clothes, perfume and all Arkan equipment are still in the room, in the usual place where the man used to keep them while still alive.

The girl circulated her gaze to her father and mother's room, then said, “Bu, stay here until my exams are over, moreover, it is not good if you go straight away even though you are still in a state of injury and still in Iddah.”

“But ..”

“Buk, listen to Wiwin first to talk. It's not good that I'm leaving now, there are many brothers! Hold for a while until the Iddah period of mother is also completed..”.

Winsi was an adult, so he could calm his mother well, the guilt that appeared since last night, he could not get rid of because he had to leave Runa in a state of sadness. The woman needs her daughter to stay by her side. However, circumstances force them to separate, such as the death of Arkan, a fate that forces anything related to that man in the world to break up right then and there.

After agreeing to budge, Runa returned to her usual activities with a feeling of loneliness and intense longing, on mornings like this they would usually have breakfast together and deliver Arkan to the office after joking with Jiddan the baby. All such habits have now been buried with the corpse which makes the memory feel so sweet after its absence.

Winsi accompanied her mother to breakfast, with Jiddan in his carry while she was getting ready to go to the airport.

The atmosphere at the dining table looked stiff and unusual because the leader of the household was no longer sitting in the chair he usually sat in.

Erlan came out of her room and walked over to the dining table, in neat clothes because she had to go to the office right then and there, to see all the work that Arkan had left since two days ago.

Winsi looked towards Erlan who was walking over with a look of astonishment, she saw part of her father was on the man as if his shadow was accompanying him behind while smiling at him.

“Dad ...” muttered Winsi shrieked and only herself heard her own voice.

As Erlan sat by the Badri family's eldest uncle, Winsi immediately regained her senses and turned her face in a different direction. He was lucky Erlan didn't notice him, if only the man knew, he would definitely be very embarrassed.

The oldest uncle sits where Arkan is usually. That chair was also the one Badri used to sit on before he could only sit on a Wheelchair.

“Erlan, today we go to headquarter, yes, we are talking about Grandpa company taken care of by your Father!”

The conversation at the dinner table was only between Erlan and the eldest uncle of the Badri family, while some of the brothers who were still there only listened to their conversation.

“As for Uncle only, when it comes to Grandpa's company, I don't want to know how Uncle shares! Dad's business is also a lot that Erlan has to take care of,” Erlan said while taking rice to his own plate.

“I, tell you about this, let Runa know, if all this time Arkan's taken care of is not just his own. So, don't be surprised if we share it. You as a wife don't have to protest!”

Runa nodded her head, because the woman knew where she was. He and Winsi were enjoying the food slowly even, the food was tasteless.

“What does Uncle mean talk like that? Ibu Runa is not the one who will do as you think!”

Erlan was silent while keeping a spoon on her plate, she did not want to eat anymore, but just ate one bribe. He was surprised by this one uncle, since long ago he was always busy with his own business abroad, as well as his aunt who married a European man did not come this time. When Badri was sick and cost money and Arkan was troubled when he had to take care of several businesses at once, they never wanted to get involved.

However, only now they fuss over shares in Badri company that they think will be handled by Erlan who is not entitled to too much.

“So, give Dad stock according to Dad's part, and appoint someone else to take care of the grandfather's business. If it's Dad's business, I'll take care of it, don't worry. Dad's very neat in bookkeeping and finances. So, there will be no exchange between the rights of Uncle and Aunt, as well as the rights of Father and I.”

“What are you, sure?”

“Yes. That's why I'm going to the office today because Uncle is like a scared person. I should still be grieving now, Uncle!”

“Ah! It is up to you if you want to come please, do not come too yes no problem!” said Uncle

“One more thing, about this house, completely belongs to Dad! In the past Grandpa lived here so that there are those who take care, if you want to for the inheritance of the house also please just arrange the sale of houses and villas in Jogjakarta!”

Hearing the words of the two men who were fighting each other, Winsi and Runa also knew, if the Badri family still had wealth in the city. Yes, similarly with Runa he suddenly remembered the Arkan house that he often saw first when he was still at school there. Those memories, made her shed tears again.

“Bu, is mom okay?” asked Winsi who saw Runa who shrank her tears.

The Runa simply nodded and finished the meal quickly. In his heart he was grateful that Winsi had taken care of their own house until if at any time, they were driven away or wasted as they are today, then they still have a place to live, to take shelter and continue living.

“Mother, don't worry, this house belongs to us, belongs to Mother, Me, Jiddan and also Wiwin.” Erlan said as she walked up to Runa and patted her on the shoulder. He knows how deep his mother's heart hurt.

“You said, Wiwin? He has nothing to do with you or your father here, right?” said the eldest Uncle while glancing at Winsi cynically.

Winsi smiled, then handed Jiddan to his mother, she was done eating.

After wiping his lips with a tissue, he said, “Uncle do not worry, I already have my own home and business in Jogjakarta. So, I do not want anything from Father's treasure, memories together with Father are the best treasure for me!”

In the heart of Winsi continued, ‘You will never know the treasure you have given me, the affection of a Father that cannot be exchanged for anything!’

“Oh, so?” ask the eldest uncle of the Badri family.

“Yes, so, if my mother's Iddah period is over, I will take my mother back to Jogjakarta!” sahut Winsi firmly.

“What did you say, Win?” erlan asked with a huff, suddenly her face flushed red with anger.

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