
Anxiety is a feeling that arises when we are worried or afraid of something. Fear and panic are human. After some time, we usually feel calmer and more comfortable.
Worry and fear, within certain limits, can help keep us, even protect from distress. However, there are times when anxiety makes things feel worse than they really are and makes us overwhelmed. Long-lasting worry can lead to long-term anxiety.
Everyone must have been worried. Anxiety is the body's way of preparing for a challenge. The heart will pump more blood and oxygen so that the body is ready. That way, an individual can be more alert and able to overcome those challenges more efficiently.
This is what Fabian felt. He can barely control his anxious self.
Yes, since the presence of the woman was foreign, her mind was haunted by fear. This causes excessive anxiety.
The anxiety had been chasing towards fear. Fear of losing the most valuable person in your life.
Fabian sat quietly in the chair. He sat down a few times and stood back up. Sometimes biting nails, as if to find a way to solve the problem.
"Miss Yumi, Dad why?" This has influenced Kenzo. The boy was worried about Fabian who was still agitated.
"Darling, go into the room. We'll play again, okay?" Because of understanding Fabian's condition, Yumi took the initiative to ask him to talk. Perhaps his efforts could have treated Fabian's feelings.
Kenzo is a smart kid. He is able to understand the problem of adults once told.
The boy headed for the room after throwing a smile at Yumi.
"What are you thinking?" The woman in the nightgown approached Fabian, then sat down by his side.
"I'm scared." Very slowly Fabian answered Yumi's question.
His tone exactly implied someone who was frightened.
His view is empty. While his mind was filled with a woman's face just a moment ago.
"Are you worried about Kenzo?" Yumi finally guessed Fabian's heart.
"You're right, I'm worried about Kenzo. I'm afraid someone else will come take it, then take it away." Fabian's eyes began to glaze over.
His feeling is really bad. There was nothing that could calm the man apart from Kenzo. Not even Yumi.
"What did you mean by that woman?" Yumi carefully offended the foreign woman with the shabby appearance earlier, so as not to make Fabian fall awake.
Yumi knew that what Fabian needed right now was understanding and calmness. He had to discuss the matter with Yumi in order to make it easier to find a solution.
Fabian did not reply, he clenched his palms together with all his might.
"Listen Fabian, if what you are afraid of is the presence of the woman, then you must dare to meet her and discuss this matter together with a cool head," continued Yumi.
"Why should I go see that woman? Is he so important? Do I owe him? Or does he not know himself? Absolutely outrageous!" Fabian's anger was out of control. Suddenly rebukes Yumi in a row.
While Yumi exhaled, she understood her ex-husband's feelings.
"Dear, relax. Whatever happens, I'll always be there for you, em? You don't worry." Yumi said in a low tone, so as not to make Fabian emotional.
He held the man's shoulder, as if giving him strength. Fabian also pulled Yumi, then lay on the lap of the beautiful woman.
"I'm so scared of losing Kenzo. I'm really not ready when someone will come to take it. My heart will be broken, Yumi. Completely ruined." Fabian didn't have the balls to call Kenzo's biological parents. To him, he was the real parent of the eight-year-old boy.
"Did you know? When I found Kenzo at the door, I hoped no one would look for him. In other words, that both of his parents are dead. I really expected that to happen. However, who would have thought if the foreign woman came here after eight years."
Now Fabian began to soften discussing Kenzo's identity while shedding tears in his lover's lap.
It is true that old people say that when it comes to children, they are willing to do anything. Including against the world.
"As a child, I had a beautiful sister who was loving. And I respect and love her so much." Yumi started to tell stories.
"We used to spend a lot of time together playing dolls. If I am sick, then he feels it too. If he is sick, then I am the same. We are bound to each other, as if inseparable. Until we were at our lowest point. Where God took His. She called Brother before we grew up and got married. I was devastated then. Losing a loved one is painful. However, over time I began to realize that if we love God's creation excessively, then it feels really painful to smother the chest. Eating and drinking felt like swallowing thorns. Sleep is disturbed too. I was really tormented at the time. But as time went on, I started to rise. Because I realized that nothing is eternal in this world. Children, brothers, parents, possessions, everything is but a deposit from God. There will be a time when all is taken back by the Owner."
While stroking Fabian's head slowly, Yumi tells the story of her childhood that is unknown to others, including Fabian and Erika.
Shortly thereafter, Fabian's voice was heard. The man was crying on Yumi's lap.
Not that I can't accept destiny. It's just that Fabian is still not ready to release Kenzo with his biological parents.
His heart was completely unwilling. Kenzo is his baby.
Moreover, if it is true that the shabby woman was her biological mother. Then the more complete Fabian's fear.
How not, from the appearance alone can be sure the woman's life was on the streets. Should he take Kenzo off with him? Begging like a child standing at a red light while holding both hands.
Fabian is not willing. His son's future is bleak.
With so much futility his struggle so far in raising Kenzo.
"Fabian, I understand your fear. However, you must be able to open your heart, that if there were no Kenzo Mother, then you would never hold the status of the Child's Father. You'll only be called a wealthy widower without children. There will be no screaming sounds of children in this house. Your life will feel empty" said Yumi.
Back Fabian sobbed, but this time it was followed by a loud cry.
That guy is really fragile. Unexpectedly, a Fabian who was known to be arrogant, was actually weak when it came to his Son.
"He's my son, Yumi. He's my son!"