Touch Me!
No problem Being Selfish

Nathan was speechless hearing Mage who was increasingly demanding an answer from him.

Nath's eyes were fixed on the Mage who had been incessantly staring at him for an answer.

" I'm not lying to you about my son. I already have a child. " Nath instantly turned his gaze. He realized, if he looked more and more at the Mage who was grieving continuously, he would not be able to resist caring.

" He's your real son?

Nath looked back at Mage. Not to see the sadness implied on the woman's face. But, to reinforce the actual situation through the look of his eyes. " yes. He's my real son.

Mage dropped his shopping bag. His hand covered his mouth that was flabbergasted in disbelief. Again, his tears fell down as well.

Nath breathed. Not pity this time, he felt uneasy seeing the tears of Mage who briefly fell.

" Dad! " Nathan ran towards Nath. " What about this? does this outfit look like someone mysterious? " Nathan showed off his dress style. He was wearing a black jacket with a head covering that now covered his head. His eyes were also covered by black glasses that had been perched covering part of his face.

" Mysterious? yeah, it looks a little similar. " Nath touched Nathan's head while throwing an affectionate smile.

" Dad, whose aunt is this? " Nathan stared at the figure of the woman he was sure he had never seen before.

" He's a Dad. Her name is Aunt Magdalene. " Nath looked at Mage for a moment and changed to Nathan.

" Nath, what's really going on? you haven't been married since we split up. How can you have a child? is he an adopted child? is he the kid you used to entertain yourself?

Nath looked at Mage annoyed. " Please watch your mouth Mage. I don't want you to say those stupid things anymore.

" Nath, why are you so pathetic?

" What?! " Nath was increasingly astonished by the direction of the Mage's conversation that was not clear at the tip of the base.

" Did you suffer so much when we parted? you're even picking up a kid so as not to be lonely?

" I'm not a pick-me-up boy! " Anged Nathan.

Nath breathed. He opened the black glass that covered part of Nathan's face. " Look at his face. Do you still want to call my son an adoption or a adopted son?

Mage was silent as he clearly saw the face of the little boy before him. He's, really very similar. Wh why? I thought, Nath suffered just as much as I did when we parted ways. But, she already has a child? I even thought, Nath can't live without me. This, it really hurts. It turns out I was the unlucky one.

Mage wiped away her tears. He tried to smile as naturally as possible. " Daughter, sorry... I'm guilty of you. Are you going to apologize?

The Mage lowered his head to adjust to Nathan's height. " Are you very angry? can't you forgive me?

Yes, I am very angry! not because you told me. But, you and my father are related?! why are you so pathetic when you talk to my father. Heh...! sorry Aunt. My dad is only for my mom.

Nathan smiled and nodded. " Well, I forgive Aunt.

Mage smiled as he rubbed Nathan's face. " thank you. Oh yeah, what's your name, handsome boy?

" Nathan.

" huh?

" My name, Nathan.

" Is that so? " The Mage forced his face as if not wanting to be surprised.

Nathan's? the woman who bore her son Nath was completely uncreative. How could he give a child the same name as his father. I wonder who the mother of this child is?

Not far from them. Two women were staring at them silently.

" Vanya? " Call Devi who seems to realize that Vanya doesn't look okay.

" I'm fine. I was just, a little surprised. Apparently true, Nath and his ex-lover already have a child.

Vanya pulls Devi's hand to follow where her footsteps will take her best friend. They kept walking until they got to the car park. Vanya opened the door and immediately sat down.

" this. " Devi handed a bottle of mineral water to Vanya. He knew very well, his close friend was now upset. Just looking at it was already shocked so. Especially if he sees Nath and the woman is making their inner child.

" Why did you leave immediately? you can say hello to them. And, you can also get acquainted with Nath's son, right? it's a shame we can only see his back. In fact, I want to compare my good looks with that little Nathan boy. " Tell Devi who looks a little disappointed.

" I don't know, I just feel a little envious looking at the three of them.

Devi looked at her sidekick who now looked glum. He understood correctly, Vanya is a woman who is easily influenced by the atmosphere. There was nothing he could do but comfort and strengthen his friend.

" Don't be jealous of things that only look beautiful in your eyes. " Devi smiled as he patted Vanya's shoulder gently.

" What's your max?

" Sometimes, something that looks beautiful in our eyes is painful. Better, you focus on your life and my beloved niece. Grab your happiness. And remember, it doesn't matter that you become selfish and attach importance to your happiness and your child's. If you're not selfish, someone else will be selfish. And you, will be further from your happiness.

Vanya looked at Devi with tears that were holding back in her eyes. He hugged his best friend tightly. At this time, it was an injection of spirit and advice from his best friend Vanya needed the most.

" So, you know what you're supposed to do?

Vanya took off her embrace and rubbed her watery eyes. He took a breath and exhaled with a face that looked spirited and confident.

" Of course. I don't care about anything. Whether it's Nath's son's mother or anyone else. Because right now, I'm Nath's girlfriend. If he boasted about his son, heh! I can too. Did he have a son from Nath? I have one too. He's handsome and smart. My son must be better than Nath's other son.

Devi could only grimace while scratching her nape. He could only hold his opinion in his heart. Is he the only one who has a son from Nath?! these words were tickling in his ears. Doesn't Nath look like a jerk? how did she have a child there, here too, a child? geez. Inner Devi astonishment.

***

" Dad, let's go home. It's starting the afternoon. " Take Nathan who can no longer stand pretending to be friendly in front of the flirtatious Aunt who keeps looking at him and his father continuously.

" alright,... I'll pay for your groceries first. Sit here. " Nath leads Nathan to sit down after which he heads to the cashier's desk to pay for Nathan's groceries.

" Nathan, may I ask you a question? " Task Mage with a smile that expands on her lips.

" yes. Aboutwhat?

" em, um,... Can aunt know? who's Mother?

" secrets.

What's?! why the hell is this kid? I just want to know. Nath's son really. They are always vigilant. What do I look like mafia? whoop! I'm really curious.

Onward journey.

" Nathan, um, actually, I wanted to introduce you to someone. " Say Nath while focusing on driving.

Somebody? who's?

" What's Dad's family?

" yes. Hows it?

" I, "Nathan seems to be thinking hard to answer this question. On the other hand, there is a mother who must respect his decision. She understood perfectly well, her mother still wanted to hide her whereabouts. If suddenly his father's family knew of his existence, is not it the same as Nathan betrayed the figure of Mother who always loved and raised him all this time?

Nath grabs Nathan's hand and holds it tight. " Well, I'm gonna leak a little secret about him. He is a nice and funny man. You're gonna love it.

Heh....! well, funny, pretty, it all just belonged to my mom. I wonder who is the person who bravely matches my mother's nature.

The To Be Continued.