In the morning, Bey's parents are busy in the kitchen, dad was reading the family's signature recipe, and mama preparing utensils from the glass cupboard. they took turns pairing the apron and gloves, both of which looked compact and harmonious
Bey smiled seeing mama and papa so busy this morning, not like usual mornings.
Both parents are very adept at kneading the ingredients of the cake, they use the tools that have been neatly lined up in the cupboard.
"Wow, very rare," Bey walked over to them, mom and dad stopped their activities for a moment receiving a glimpse of their cheek from the lips of their only daughter.
"Good morning," said Bey, mama and papa replied with a smile and a small kiss on her forehead.
"Mama and papa are very busy this morning," Bey looked amazed, she wanted to help her parents work.
Mama shook her head. She handed Bey two plates with a piece of cake on each plate, along with two glasses of warm milk.
Bey received a tray from his mother.
this must be for Mario! Thought Bey, because usually She only received one.
"Today there are orders in large quantities," said Papa, answering the investigating look from Bey's eyes.
"Well, congrats, I have to help with your work," Bey replied excitedly.
"yes, our shop is a little overwhelmed, so mom and dad help from home," said mom with her hectic face. "You have to eat breakfast and accompany Mario!" her hand pushed Bey's body to immediately leave the kitchen.
"Papa and mama are enough helping our shop bakery!" Said papa with a sure smile.
"Are you sure?" Asked Bey once again.
Both parents nodded confidently.
"cheer up mama, papa!" shouted Bey, lifting the tray in hand.
Mario, who just came out of the room, joined, he was already dressed up.
"Is there anything I can help you with?" Mario volunteered, Mom, pointed at the dining table.
"Have breakfast first with Bey, mom and dad can still handle this job" said mama, and papa nodded in agreement with his wife's words.
"Bey has to go to college and you have to go to the office?" Mom reminded her while glancing at the clock on the wall, she doesn't seem to need help right now.
Mario nodded, Mom, pushing them both to the dining table
"Finish eating, okay?" Mom quickly kissed Bey and Mario's cheek.
Bey saw Mario's surprised expression on his face.
Mario held his cheek. Looks like he's not used to being kissed in the morning, this was the Bey family's habit!
ish look at Mario's face, he looks cute!
"What's with your face?" Teased Bey whispered teasing her lover's blushing face. "That's a good morning kiss." She continued, answering his lover's nervousness.
"Oh yes, what good morning greetings at your house should be with a kiss? Can I kiss you too?"
Bey chuckled and then immediately finished the milk and bread on her plate.
"I'm done, I'm in a hurry today" Bey immediately grabbed the bag, ran into the kitchen kissing her parents, and immediately returned to the dining table.
She gave Mario a quick kiss on the cheek.
Mario suddenly turned his head in disbelief at a brief kiss from Bey.
"Ah, it's not like my lips were barely stuck, you don't need to be that hot!" Whispered Bey teased Mario once again.
"I'll go ahead, there is an exam on campus"
Mario hurriedly drank his milk and said goodbye to the kitchen, he jogged following Bey's steps.
They passed through the gate of the house together, Mario's hand reached Bey's hand, his handheld his lover's palm warmly.
" Let's go together. "Bey nodded accepting Mario's invitation,
They handle warmly coupled hands, leaving the house with a happy smile
"Today is sunny" Bey nodded, agreeing with what Mario said.
They stare from time to time while enjoying the morning sunshine.
Seeing your lover's smile in the morning is encouraging!
Mario gripped Bey's hand tightly.
"What's wrong?" Suddenly Bey wanted to ask like that when she looked at Mario's face.
Mario shook his head.
Why do I feel weird right now, when I see his smile, it feels .. weird!
Mario was still here, he is even in my house, holding my hand tightly, of course, nothing will happen to him.
We will always be together!
**** ***
The point of view of Mario
He still felt the warmth on his cheeks.
He couldn't believe he could get so many kisses on the cheeks this early, from his beloved boyfriend, and his future in-laws.
Wow, is this the green light? He laughed happily.
He was too happy this morning, that he almost forgot what to expect next.
A building with a modern design, glass walls, asymmetrical shape, shiny marble floors, Mario sighed heavily, he prepared to step into the building.
He rode the elevator looking for the room referred to in the message on his cell phone yesterday.
ROOM C staff only !!
Once again he took a deep breath, prepared himself and mentally.
someone was waiting behind this door, with what face would he greet Mario's arrival, he doesn't know!
He turned the doorknob, his eyes caught the many snack boxes on a large round teak table with a glossy resin finish.
Someone stared at the window in the corner of the room, with a strong and superior standing figure.
Mario just stood there, frozen.
The man turned his body, a pair of sharpening eyes on Mario's face, felt sharp like a stabbing pain in Mario's chest.
Deg !!
Mario's heart started beating fast, he could feel a tremor to his tense face.
He still couldn't meet the sharp gaze of the man before him, which was like a glint of embers.
Mario remembered the day when Alfa's rough hand slapped his cheek hard, screams, and harsh curses continued to ring in his ears until now.
"Hello Mario"
Mario was silent to hear the greeting from his sarcastic mouth, he started walking closer.
The scent of perfume pierced Mario's silent nose.
"Bring Sofia and my grandchildren!" His voice was flat but threatening. He sat in a large chair staring at Mario's face, now he turned the chair, his back to Mario.
His hands are folded across his chest. He lit his cigar, smoked in tobacco smoke, and enjoyed it.
Mario tried to strengthen himself, he must be able to face this man, even though it's hard! "
"Sorry uncle, I can't, "said Mario flatly
PRAAAKK !!!
It didn't take long, his hands brushed the objects on the table, making them all fall and scattered on the floor, he also threw the cigar in his mouth, spitting.
"cute !!" His anger was getting clearer, his face suddenly turned red.
Mario tried to hide his fear. although now his body has started to tremble.
why was this man always made me weak! His inner frightened hissed.
Mario tried to keep standing straight and clenched his fists, he was not a child anymore, he was already a man! But in reality, he was weak!
"PRAAAANGG !!!" Now it is the turn of the wooden shelf containing the crushed drink bottles.
The bottles collided and fell to the floor, the sound of the bottle breaking was deafening.
The man lifted the broken bottle in his hand, the smell of alcohol swept through, the floor was wet with the scattered contents of the bottle.
He broke many glass bottles blindly once again, he didn't want to miss a single bottle, even though it was his favorite drink!
Mario was still stunned.
The man picked up a bottle with a sharp and pointed tip, his hand pointed the broken bottle at Mario.
his grin made Mario stunned and terrified.
"Sofia is too good to you until you forget how to repay my kindness !!" His voice grew heavier and hoarse, he walked over to Mario with the broken glass bottle in his hand, getting closer to Mario's face.
"Don't you forget your place!" he snorted sarcastically
"Take Sofia home, if you want to be free" he threatened Mario again, with the shattered tip of the bottle in his hand almost touching Mario's chin.
Mario swallowed hard, looking at the sharp object at the corner of his eye.
That shiny tip, how sharp.
Slowly the hand with the glass bottle begins to fall. His anger subsided a little.
Mario was speechless, there was a sense of relief in his heart.
He was always afraid to face Alfa Widjaja.
But this time Mario's determination was made, he didn't want to be a coward as long as he was going to find a way of life, like Sofia.
"I won't be able to bring Sofia to you .." Mario muttered softly in a flat voice.
Alfa dropped on the chair, he took one bread that was scattered on the table.
His lips were smiling, like a grin to be exact. horrified!
He got up from the chair, walked over to Mario with the bread in his hand.
He stopped right next to Mario's body, his shoulder nudging his shoulder on purpose.
"I love BEY'S bread!" Mario's eyes widened!
In reflex, he saw the bread in Alfa's hand.
Alfa Widjaja threw the bread to his feet, he stomped and crushed the bread with the sole of his shoe. With full of rage.
Mario saw his lover's name under the sole of Alfa's shoe.
He could only look helplessly. He fell on the edge of his knees, his body relaxed.
A precious bakery for the Bey family, worthless under Alfa's feet.
I drooped helplessly, my eyes heated up instantly.
Why did you bring her in my trouble!
"HUAAAAAAAAAAA !!!!" SCREAMING. I can only scream!