Love My Enemy’S Daughter
#40

Raymond was in a very difficult turmoil of heart right now. In a way, he wants Alessandro to be his best friend again. On the other hand, he hated Alessandro for hurting his most beloved daughter.

“I don't know what to tell you. You know, Bianca was everything to me. You hurt him, and it hurt me,” Raymond said as he held his head with both hands.

“I will approach Bianca slowly. I promise I won't hurt her again, Ray. I'm sorry.”

“What will he want you to approach?” ask Raymond.

“He doesn't remember me. It would be easier to get closer to her.”

Ahhh, I forgot. Al doesn't know if Bianca's just pretending she's lost her memory. Bianca acted that way because she wanted to forget it, but if Al kept being close to her, it was the same as me hurting her.

“But Al, although he does not remember you .. but there is still a hidden trauma in him. I don't want him to panic if suddenly you are near him,” Raymond said.

“I'm sorry Ray. Actually ... I've been approaching your daughter since she was in Acquafredda,” Alessandro said.

“You mean?”

“I went straight to Villa Keluarga Romano when I found out that he was there, just after I unpacked Aurora's cunning. I always enjoy breakfast with him, a cup of bread and a cup of warm coffee.”

“K-you approached him?” Raymond was thinking, thinking very hard. Is it because of this that Bianca wants to be invited back to the Costa Mansion? To avoid Alessandro. If indeed he came home to avoid, you know what Bianca would think and say if she allowed Alessandro to be near him. Raymond shook his head.

“I'm sorry. I just want to get close to him and get him to know me, without fear.”

“Let me talk to him first, Al. I don't want my daughter to get traumatized, even though she doesn't remember you.”

Alessandro sighed softly. He knows it won't be easy to convince Bianca, “I love him, Ray. I love your daughter.”

Ray's eyes rounded and immediately turned his head towards Alessandro. He could not believe that his own friend would love his daughter.

“Al .. don't say such a thing just because of what you've done to him. Don't say it out of guilt or pity. I know very well Bianca is not a woman to be pitied.”

“I mean it, Ray. L loved her. I'll say it a thousand times if you really want it.”

“Let me talk to him first Al. You better go home now, I don't want him to see you here. For me, Bianca's feelings are the main ones. I forgive you for everything, but if Bianca ever remembers you again and doesn't forgive you, then I must still support her every decision.”.

Alessandro slightly lowered his head, directing his gaze towards his two squeezing hands.

“I'm so grateful you're willing to forgive me, Ray. Maybe it will not be as easy as it was to make things like before, especially with what I have done. I am really sorry,” said Alessandro.

Raymond patted Alessandro on the shoulder, hugging each other and patting each other on the shoulder. Alessandro and Raymond were very happy when they got their best friend back.

**

Bianca was immersed in a reading book in her bedroom. He just finished drawing some baby clothes designs that became his favorite lately. Afterwards, he picked up a book on business management that he took from Raymond's study last night.

Although he was on college leave, but Bianca did not want him to just sit still and laze. After she gives birth, she will return to finish her studies. She wants to be a smart, strong woman. Doesn't being a mother have to be like that, she thought, especially if being a single parent.

Tokk tokk …

“Bi,” call Raymond.

Bianca who was sitting on the bed smiled when she saw the arrival of Dad Raymond.

“Have you had lunch?” ask Raymond. Since the garage area was made into a temporary office by Raymond, he could easily keep an eye on Bianca.

“Already, Dad. Is Dad already? Don't be too busy with Gio. Look at him until he can't find a lover because his time is spent by Daddy,” Bianca said with a laugh.

“Dad. Dad had a meal with Gio after meeting with a client. Bi ...,” Bianca turned back to Dad Raymond. He saw that there was something that Dad wanted to tell him but was restrained.

“Is there something bothering you, Dad?” ask Bianca.

Raymond walked over and sat on the edge of the bed, facing towards Bianca. He grabbed both of Bianca's hands and held them.

“What's the problem, Dad?” bianca was worried.

“Nothing, darling. Dad just wanted to ask you something.”

“What is it, Dad. Say, Bian will listen.” Bianca stared at Dad Raymond's bead of eyes, a shady eye she was very fond of.

“Did Alessandro meet you while you were in Acquafredda?”

Deggq …

Dad knew? How'this? I must've hurt her again - Bianca's inner.

“M-I'm sorry, Dad. I didn't look for him or see him. It was he who came to the resort and ...,” Bianca's words were cut off.

“What do you feel when you are near it?” ask Raymond.

“A-me? I don't know, Dad. But Dad doesn't have to worry, I'll never go near him. I would never do anything that would hurt Daddy, I promise,” now it's Bianca's turn to hold Raymond's hands together.

Raymond smiled, “Thank you, Bi. You always think about Daddy's feelings. But, once in a while, would you tell Dad how you feel?”

“I don't have any feelings, Dad. I only love Daddy, only Dad, nothing else,” Bianca immediately hugged Raymond. He did not want Raymond to think that he did not love him because he had met Alessandro in Acquafredda.

“You're so funny, baby. Dad knows you love Dad and Dad loves you very much. Dad won't let you alone be sad. Dad's sure Mommy won't like it too if you're sad. Bi ... do you still hate Alessandro?”

Bianca releases her hug from Dad Raymond, “Dad?”

“If he comes and apologizes to you for all the events he has done to you, will you forgive him?” ask Raymond again.

Bianca. He was confused as to what to answer. In her deepest heart, she wished to have a whole family for her son. However, it meant that he only thought about his own happiness, without thinking about Dad Raymond's feelings.

“I .. I'll forgive him if Daddy forgives him. I won't let anyone hurt Daddy again. I'm sorry, Dad,” Bianca hugged Raymond.

“Dad forgives Alessandro. After all, he is Dad's best friend, Dad's brother. But Dad left all the trouble between Al and you to yourself. You have the right to forgive him or hate him, Dad will not mix it.”

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