When The Young Meets Gray
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"Why are you guys quiet?" ask Julie to Liza and Flint.

"Ohh. ehhm no need Julie. You just stay home. You just got home. Mom calls Papa a minute, let Papa come home soon. You've sat here." said Liza.

"All right" replied Julie.

For about 30 minutes, Julie talks with Liza and Flint is accompanied by her father. Flint doesn't talk much. At most he simply answers "oohh" , "iyaa" , "really?"

Gio finally came home. He opened the door slowly. From the sofa where Julie was sitting, she could see that Gio's father's body was covered in sweat. The shirt that covered her body was wet. Sweaty water poured from Gio's forehead.

"Pa, how come papa reminisce? Papa didn't bring a car? Where's Papa's car?" ask Julie to panic.

Gio could only see the faces of his wife and the boy's girlfriend. Alright. Maybe it's time Julie knew it all. No need to delay anymore, muttered Gio.

"Papa change clothes first. We'll talk on the couch." replied Gio. Gio walked to his room to change his clothes. How did Julie react? Can he forgive me? I'm sorry Julie, I feel like I failed to be a father Gio muttered.

After changing clothes, Gio went down. He intends to tell Julie everything the truth. Slowly he sat on the sofa.

Liza who was beside him was, holding onto Gio's shoulder, intending to give him strength.

"How are you, Julie? Papa misses you so much. Want a hug?" said Gio.

"I'm good. I miss Papa too. Papa should tell me first." replied Julie.

"Well, where should Papa be from?" answer Gio.

"From start to finish. I want to know everything." Julie replied

"What do you really want to know, Julie?"

"I'm confused why Papa didn't come home by car."

"Papa's car has Papa selling, Julie."

"For?"

Gio speechless. He saw Julie. Seeing Flint. Also saw his wife. His mouth didn't want to tell the truth. But it has to.

"Why is Papa silent? Why is Mom silent too? Flint's? You know something too. Please explain it to me. Why the hell?" sahut Julie's.

"Papa will explain. Papa will explain. Julie.pardon Papa who once forced you to enter Papa's company. Until you miss your dream of becoming a doctor" Gio said.

"It's ok, Pa. I'm also glad Pa could go to another major."

"But you can't get into Papa's company."

"Why?"

Gio swallowed his saliva. His throat was so dry that he found it hard to get a word out.

"Papa's company no longer exists, Julie."

"Pa please explain Pa."

"Ma"

"Clearly Ma."

"Flinton? You know, I told Flint."

"Papa's broke, Julie. Papa borrowed the funds here and there but Papa was unable to return the funds. And Papa made the company his guarantee. Forgive Papa Julie. Forgive Papa. You might be disappointed in Papa."

Julie crying. "Since when, Pa?" tanyakanya.

"6 months ago."

"And Papa just now tells me? You all lied to me? Are you saying I was in your eyes? Am I not your son?" julie answered while sobbing sobbing. Julie ran out of the house.

Gio was about to chase. He was arrested by Flint. "Let me" said Flint.

Flint is after Julie. "Hey. hey.. Julie.. Where are you going?" said Flint who finally managed to catch 1 hand Flint.

"Do you know about this?" ask Julie.

Flint could only nod slowly.

"And you didn't tell me?" said Julie.

"I'm sorry, Julie."

"Didn't we promise to open up to each other? Why is everyone covering this up from me?"

"It wasn't so Julie. I've been wanting to tell you, but this is your parents' will. I have no right to this. They're covering this up because they don't want to bother you about completing the thesis, Julie. In the end they told you."

"I know, Flint. I-i know. They're worried if this will bother me in the thesis later. But I'm their son, Flint. I'm their family. Why can't they just tell me?"

"Hey.. Julie's. Calm yourself. Everything is gonna be ok, Jul. They're already dizzy with this matter, I can feel it. You can be angry, you can be sad, you can be disappointed. But this will only add to their guilt for you, Julie."

"Copyright.."

"Yes?"

"Now my parents are not as rich anymore as they used to be. They've fallen. Their company is bankrupt. I don't even know where Papa works now."

"Then?"

"I don't deserve to be with you anymore. You are the 2nd largest company leader in Asia. I'm what, Flint? My dad..."

"Ssttt.. heyy.. What are you talking about? Already have. Better now you rest. You calm your mind first. Let's go inside." said Flint, pulling Julie's hand and walking inside the house.

"We just broke up" Julie said. Flint's steps stopped instantly.