Father To Sapphira
Bitter and Hard

PoV Aryan

I didn't expect to be reunited with them at this moment. Seeing my ex-wife and son when I was with my new family, made my blood stop flowing. Didn't know that my two kids went to school in the same place.

Aqilah, my son from Rani looked so familiar to Sapphira, my son from Risa. Likewise with my wife, it turns out to have known each other with Risa, my ex-wife. I don't know how close they are. I can only hope that the reality that I have been covering up from Rani remains tightly sealed. I don't want to lose Rani, who can also eliminate my financial resources.

My lyrics Safira. His face looks flat. There was not a hint of confusion on his face when he met me. Looks like Risa has taught her to assume we don't know each other if we meet accidentally.

Today my two daughters took part in a race match. Aqilah's face looked enthusiastic and full of vigor. While Sapphira, her gaze was blank with a lethargic and demoralized face. I honestly can't bear to see Sapphira like that. He never got the attention from me. Even I can't send him a living because of the finances that Rani still manages. I seemed to ignore my responsibility towards him. But I'm pretty sure Risa and her family won't let Safira suffer. Sapphira is the first grandchild of her family.

As the match was about to start, there was a sound of screaming like a ball supporter shouting the name of a player. And, yeah. The voice called Safira's name. I looked for the source of such a boisterous voice and raised that spirit. Right in front of me. Three men with pompoms in their hands, each shouting Safira's name like a cheerleaders team. I turned my eyes to Sapphira. His face became more excited. The smile grew more and more and she seemed to be small-time cheered excited at the sight of her cultivators.

I know three men who cheered my daughter on. They were friends during Risa's school. Several times I have been with them at their reunion.

My feelings are a little messed up. I should have cheered my daughter who was racing. But I myself am not able to do it. I fear that if I shout Aqilah's name, Sapphira will be discouraged and sad. Instead if I shout Safira's name, then Rani will be suspicious and my secret will be revealed.

"Mas, let's go over Aqilah. You look like you're dreaming of that". Rani nudged my arm.

"Eh, Yes, Ma". I was a little nervous about this situation. I lyrics Risa where she stands. He's not there anymore. My eyes were peeking into every crowd of spectators. I haven't found it either.

"Mas... What are you thinking about, anyway ? Your son's there". Rani's voice came back to wake up to my actions. I looked at Rani and followed her index.

My two children were there. What I'm looking for is the mother of my other child. I can't tell Rani that. I smiled at Rani. "They're just looking for where the drinks are. Thirsty". My answer is to find a reason.

"Wait until Aqilah is done, Mas. You're afraid you won't even see the race".

I just nodded my head. Look at the participants who are ready on the field.

"Threeaa"

The race committee has given kamando to the participants to start the match. My eyes cannot be separated from Safira who ran very agile and fast until reaching the finish line. I was excited to see him win. Even though we still have to go into the semi-finals.

"Yeah... Aqilah lose, Mas". I was awakened by my joy at Sapphira's victory. Buru - rush me to turn my eyes to Aqilah and approach her.

"Aqliah... Here baby". I reach Aqilah in my arms. "What's up, baby. At least you have tried everything you can and can defeat the two people behind you. Don't be sad, yeah". As much as I can calm my beloved daughter so that she does not grieve.

"What's up, baby. Next time you can win". Connect Rani while stroking Aqilah's shoulders.

"Shhh. That's not okay, honey. Later instead, Aqilah wants aaaappa aja Mama follow suit". Here's Rani. Not to give understanding to his son. Even imitate - imitate his son with something.

"Yes, Ma. Whatever Aqilah wants Mama to do ?". She repeated her mother's question with her face still bent.

"Yes, honey. Mom never lies".

I no longer ignore the conversations of this mother and child who are discussing desires and increasing the level of spoiled children. I turned my eyes to look for Sapphira. He must be happy with Rani because of her victory.

My eyes caught Safira in the arms of a man I knew named Rendy. (I still remember some of Risa's schoolmates' names). Sapphira looked happy in her arms.

"But it's still incomplete if there's no Papa".

Instantly I pegged. 'Papa' ? Safira calls Rendy 'Papa' ? Since when ? Why did neither Sapphira nor Risa ask me for permission first as her real father when she made Rendy her Papa ?

"Ehem... So the presence of Om Aldi and Om Erik is meaningless dong". The other man, Aldi started to make a sound. He glanced at Safira as if he did not accept it because only Rendy was given a compliment.

"Hehee... It's not Om. Thank you Om Aldi, Om Erik for taking the time to come to the Fia race. Fia spirit so fuuuull luber". His two arms stretched out showing how big he meant.

I was slightly stunned to hear Sapphira's words. I feel like my heart is sliced. The words sound like insinuations in my ears. Yep. I really can't make time for him. But at least now I'm here to see the match. At least I also fulfilled Risa's desire to attend the Sapphira match. Perhaps also thanks to this unexpected presence of mine the spirit of Sapphira grew.

"Mas... "

"Yes... " I looked at Rani who was already looking annoyed.

"We were really wondering what, anyway ? He spoke from earlier but did not respond at all. Oh, Aqilah is thirsty. He also said you were going to the cafeteria". He pointed at Aqilah who was still in my arms. His face looked pouted with lips that were advanced a few centi.

"Eh, I'm sorry, honey. That's... Aaa... That's..." My brain thought about finding the right answer while continuing to look to the right and left so that they did not get suspicious. "So Papa again look - see the drink seller. Let's go there, yuk". I pointed to one of the sellers who came to the school. Luckily the seller sold Aqilah's favorite confectionery.

"Waaah". Aquilah's face immediately turned cheerful. "There's confectionery. Papa is debes". His hands were around my neck and gave me a kiss

"Yes, dong. Papa who was". I can breathe a sigh of relief because one problem can be solved. "Come, we're there".

We're heading to the seller's place. I glanced over to where Sapphira was. They're not there anymore. Maybe find a place to rest. I better focus on Aqilah and Rani first. In order not to cause more trouble. After this I still have to meet with Safira and Risa because I still have to see Aqilah perform in the race.