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chapter 3

Franina's POV

I woke up because of the noise coming from somewhere. I rubbed my eyes lightly before opening it up slowly to adjust in the light.

Anxiety gripped my heart when I realized it wasn’t my room! there are chandeliers, a large flat screen TV, a sofa set and gigantic vases with plants.

My eyes hit a small window. I immediately frowned and quickly got up from the bed and headed for it. Something is not right!

may jaw dropped when I realized where I am. I ran to the door remembering the whole thing that had happened. Fuck you Dhiz! If something bad happens to my child, you will face me! I tried opening the door, but to my dismay it won't open. Oh my! I wish my son would not!

i kept on pacing back in fort in the whole room to find my way out. I couldn't focus at all! My child!

All I could think is about Uno. I sat at the foot of the bed while thinking of a way how I could get out of here. I'm scared, I'm afraid of whatever Dhiz might do to Uno. But a question popped out in my mind. How did Uno end up in the market alone? The school is far from the market!

Suddenly the door opened so I was alert.

"Mom!"

it was as if a thorn had pulled my heart out when Uno ran in. I immediately knelt down and hugged him tightly. I felt relieved just seeing my son healthy and standing in front of me. I kept on hugging him and sometimes kissing his hair.

"Mom, is there a problem?"

i kissed him on his hair one last time before breaking the hug. I felt a stare so I turned there. Dhiz is staring at us with no emotion. He was leaning against the door frame with his arms crossed over his chest.

I picked up Uno before sitting on the end of the bed. i glared at Dhiz, but he stared at me as if telling me that I have a lot of explanation to tell. But I just stared at him, Uno stirred so I focused my attention on him.

"Mom, I'm sleepy."

I picked up Uno and laid him on the middle of the bed. I laid beside him. Uno's worst was sleeping alone. He loves cuddling, just like his dad.

"Mom, my milk" he said sleepily. Shit! his still in milk.

I sighed. I kissed Uno on the forehead to gain strength to stop Dhiz from insulting himself in front of the child. i glance at Dhiz who just raised an eyebrow at me.

"Milk? Where?" I asked directly. Dhiz shrugged his shoulders before stalking his way towards the other side of the bed. I really want to shout at him and drive him away, but I'm also thinking about Uno. he is grateful and here is my son.

"I'm there. I don't know how to make milk."

He lay down on the bed and took Uno in my arms. At first, I thought that Uno would run away from his grip, but no. My son even hugged him tighter!

"Go, we'll talk later."

I could do nothing but get up to search the kitchen.

"Talk later-talk later. Talk to the wind. Tsk." I mumbled.

"I can hear you."

"Whatever. Tsk."

I immediately returned to the room after pouring Uno's milk into the glass. That's good and there's a stock of milk here. the only question is whether Uno will like the taste of milk. Are you, from bear brand to promil?

I sighed. Does he know that Uno is his son? Has it been a long time? But based on his face a moment ago, the seriousness. I can tell he doesn't know. did he only meet Uno because earlier?

I opened the door only to hear Dhiz snores. I went to bed and placed the glass of milk on the bedside table.

Uno is clinging to his father's chest, his face pressed against his own father's neck. His little arms where clutching his father's shirt.

"Guess you don't need the milk anymore. It's a pity. That milk is still expensive."

They look so peaceful, they look too opposite. A small version of Dhiz.

four years, in that year I lied to Uno several times about his father until the day came when he never asked again. it sounded so unfair to him, so I prayed every day that the lord would forgive me for lying to my own son.

Instead of disturbing the sleep of the two, I decided to just go out.

I want to be able to think carefully about whatever happens. I must always be ready.

I opened the door of the house. Only blue sea can be seen in the distance. There are coconut trees but there is no other way to get on.

the beach sand were white, it's a very lovely face. But I couldn't seem to appreciate it in anyway. I feel weird, I don't really feel anything. My brain feels so tired.

I feel so sad and lost. I never forget things. How hard it is for him to bury!

i sighed before sitting down on the sand.

Now what? I am here, again. In his place and I am so scared of all the possibilities that will come.

Why did he come back? Shouldn't Rachel and their son be happy now? But why is this?

"I thought you left already."

I exhale loudly, I look straight at the blue horizon.

"Why are you doing this, Dhiz? Can't you see that my life is fun without you? Uno and I are happy without you. Shouldn't you be happy now with your FAMILY, too?"

I said bitterly and put more emphasis on the word family.

"I'm happy now. You're my family, you and Uno. So I'll do everything I can to get back to where we came from."

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