Possessive Love
Loss of Aretha

The Grissham residence.

That morning, it seemed that Grissham's extended family was gathering, doing breakfast in the dining room. Yes, in addition to Anton and Carmila, there are still other families who are not not grandmothers and also the family of his uncle Aretha.

After the cancellation of the marriage, they did not go straight to the city. It seems that the failure of the marriage of Aretha and David makes them disappointed, so they are unceasingly grumbled because of the actions of David who he considered arbitrary, especially Larasati, the grandmother of Aretha.

"Mother is so embarrassed! I can't think of your future daughter-in-law can do as she pleases, without compromising on this first" grumbled oma Larasati.

Although Anton has repeatedly given an explanation to the mother, it is still Larasati as if he still does not understand it. To be more precise, he could not bear the shame. As a result of David's actions, his family's good name was immediately tainted.

"Here you go, ma'am .. probably because David is panicking," Anton explained, again giving understanding. "Most importantly, he will have a strong reason, ma'am," he added.

From last night Anton had understood what the situation was like, when Kris repeatedly apologized for David's mistakes, moreover his business partner explained why David did it.

Disappointment must be there, but he has enough heart and compassion to understand David's situation at the time. It would be the hardest choice for him. However, in addition to love, friends are also very important, especially Richard who is willing to sacrifice his feelings for the happiness of David.

"Fix it, Anton .. It's not polite his name! Where is his manners as a master who is said to be a graduate abroad? What during his education, he was never taught manners?" rebut Larasati as if he did not heed Anton's words.

"I'm sure it's not like that, Mom! I know very well what their relationship is like, especially Richard is a former Aretha who had always hoped Aretha could return to him. David had to postpone the marriage. I'm sure he just needs some time to get better, and they can get married in peace, without hurting anyone's feelings, including Richard. That's what I'm about to catch, ma'am," Anton explained at length. He was still trying to defend David.

While others were silent, their sight and hearing were focused on the heated debate between the mother and the child.

"Just as if he's put our family to shame!" ketus Larasati still denies.

Anton let out a long sigh, then stopped eating for a while.

"If David had known from the beginning about Richard's illness, he probably wouldn't have tried to get Aretha either. Maybe he'll try to get Aretha back with Richard, but the problem is that he doesn't know anything about it, so when he hears the news, I'm sure he panics, confused what to do. Both are very important to him. I think we will feel, or even do the same, when we are in that position" Anton said.

Larasati seemed to be silent and did not respond, as if he understood the explanation given by his eldest son.

"Here you go, Ma'am .. Don't blame David constantly, as for Mother being ashamed, ashamed of whom? We're not just inviting a big family, Mom, no one else," Anton said as if to end the discussion.

"Yes, Ms. .. have not been too thoughtful, maybe what Anton said there is a point, too" said Arman who began to respond, although in fact he also felt disappointed.

Instantly their focus was diverted, when the sound of Anton's cell phone lying on the dining table, right next to him.

Anton immediately grabbed the phone, then stuck it to his ear.

"Hallo," said Anton.

***

Elsewhere, in the hospital.

Still in the patient's uniform, David exited his ward, without removing his cell phone from his grasp.

The man was seen circling the hospital in search of Aretha. He had gone to the hospital lobby, watching every crowd of visitors to the hospital, but he did not find Aretha.

The man immediately regretted his actions. If only he had not made a decision that quickly, it might not have happened like this.

Had he not asked Aretha to marry Richard who, as if she no longer needed the girl, Aretha would not have been that disappointed in her, had she chosen to leave him instead.

Ah, unfortunately the rice that has been turned into porridge, seems to be unable to turn back into rice as usual.

"Argh! I've been looking everywhere, but she's not there!" annoyed David, after looking for Aretha around the hospital.

The man was getting frustrated. He appeared to be ruffled in the middle of the hospital corridor that connects to the ICU room. The corridor seemed quiet so that David could express himself more there.

"Is he coming home?" he said while thinking.

Without a second thought, David immediately dialed the phone number of his papa Aretha. However, again he was disappointed, when Anton gave the news that Aretha was still not in his house.

After a while, David thought back to Rendy. The man immediately contacted his best friend who might still be in the hospital.

"Ren, where are you?" david asked while putting the flat object in his ear, after the phone line had been connected to Rendy's contact.

"Gue's still in the hospital, this is still in Richard's room. How's your situation, it's getting better, Dave?" the voice across there seemed to respond.

"Gue's fine, all right. It just so happens that you're still here. Did you see Aretha this morning?" asked David curiously. He hoped that Rendy had met the girl.

"No! I haven't met Aretha yet. Wh why? What's up with him? Wasn't she with you last night?"

"Yes, but this morning he suddenly disappeared, Bro" David explained.

"missing? Lost how does that mean?" Rendy's tone sounded astonished.

David began to tell about the contents of the letter left by Aretha in his nursery. Not to forget, he also told about him who asked Aretha to marry Richard who immediately got a curse from his best friend.

"Basic fool!" rendy, after he listened to David's explanation. "Obviously Aretha was angry. He was disappointed to feel played. I don't think you're that stupid. At least, you can explain first, before immediately making a decision," he added annoyed.

"Gue know, I was wrong, but you understand my reason?" reply David.

"Yes, I get it" replied Rendy. "But that doesn't mean you're not wrong" he continued.

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