Nathan's alarm was ringing until the owner tap the red button to end the alarm. He open his eyes and he rubbed his eyes a little and walked into the bathroom. After he took his shower, Nathan put on his shirt and pant. He wears a blue sweater and cream pant on.
Mama: Hey Ian!
Nathan: Yes, Ma?
Mama: Come here, Ian! Have some breakfast! I make chicken porridge for you!
Nathan: Alright, Ma! I'll be there!
Nathan stepped down the stairs and go to the kitchen while carrying his iPad and laptop. He saw his mother was busy preparing for their breakfast.
Nathan: Good morning, Ma! (He hug his mother. So tight.)
Mama: Good morning. Did you sleep well?
Nathan take a sit in front of his mother. Nathan only gave a simple nod and smile. He definitely has a stunning and lovely smile. You can see his puffy cheeks when he smiles. They resemble dumplings so well.
Papa: Hi, my beloved son!
His father gives him a back pat. They are the happy family, indeed. They have an adorable family. They are always happy. His family is very close-knit and supportive of one another. Their family is the ideal family for others. You can't help but smile when you look at Nathan with this reason. Other family might be admiring their closeness.
Nathan: Pa....Ma...
Papa: Hmmm? Why, son? Do you have something to tell us? Do you have problem at your campus? Your final exam is coming, right?
Mama: You can tell us, Ian.
Nathan breaks out in laughter. His parents seem genuinely concerned for him. He knew, but it's still adorable. His mother and father never stop asking him if he's okay. In fact, there is absolutely no issue with college.
(Papa and mama looking at each other)
Nathan: Pa...Ma...I have no problem and everything is fine. Don't worry.
Mama: That's good! So, you want to talk about....?
Nunew: I want to study at the cafe today. Can I?
Papa: The one that in front of the lake?
Nathan nodded. Then, take a sip of his tea.
Papa: Of course you can! Do you want me to drive you there?
Nathan: No, Pa. I want to go there with my bicycle. I want to take some fresh air on my way to the cafe.
Mama: Then...when are you going there?
Nathan: Maybe after this?
Mama: I see. When you are done please let me know. I want to make some herbal tea for you. You can drink them while studying.
Nathan smile and said, "Thank you, Ma."
At the cafe...
Focus. Nathan is very concentrated on his revision. Two tick books are on the table. He sat at the table with a view of the lake. It's really calming. Even though many people are jogging at to the lake, the area is still calming.
All of a sudden, he heard someone screaming from the side of the lake as he was about to go to the toilet. He saw an old woman trying to escape from two men.
Nathan: Are they trying to rob that old lady?
Without hesitation, Nathan run to that old lady. He try to stop the two boys.
Nathan: What are you doing? She's hurt because of you!
Boy 1: Who are you?
Boy 2: Don't try to mess up with us!
Nathan: ...and don't try to mess up with her if not, I'll call the police.
Nathan takes his phone out and pretend to dial something.
Nathan: Hello, sir. I want to make some report. There are 2 boys...
Boy 1: DAMN! Stop it! We'll go! (Finally they run away)
Nathan put his phone back and take that old lady's hand. He bring her to the chair near the lake.
Nathan: Are you okay?
Old lady: I'm okay, son. Thank you for saving me.
Nathan: Can you tell me what did they want from you?
Old lady: They want this...
That old woman was unable to finish her word as someone approached her. Black t-shirt-clad boy. Nathan can only see the boy's back. He cannot see his face. Nathan can hear the boy asking about the old lady's condition.
His mother? Or his grandmother?
Old lady: I'm okay. Luckily this boy help me just now. Why are you took so long to buy the coffee?
The boy said sorry.
Nathan: Er....hmm...
Nathan was very shocked when the boy turn and looking at him. It's Zayden Evander! He try to control himself. He can't make it obvious. Besides, he is his senior at school. Nathan does not think that the boy know him.
Zayden: You are the one who bumped into me yesterday, right?
Nathan startle. He do not expect Zayden still remember. Nathan nodded slowly.
Zayden: Thank you for saving my grandmother. (Simple and short)
Nathan: You are welcome! (Nathan smile sweetly like a candy. He looking at Zayden with his doe eye.)
Zayden was stunned. He's so cute!
Nathan: Hi, grandma. How do you feel right now? You are not scare anymore right?
Old lady: No, son. I feel good and I'm totally okay. What is your name, son? Your smile is so sweet. It's cute.
Nathan: Nathan. My name is Nathan Ian.
Old lady: Nathan. Even your name is cute. Thank you, Nathan.
Nathan: Welcome, grandma. If there's nothing, I need to go right now. Grandma, when you are in danger, please asking help from other. Don't be like just now. You might get hurt.
Old lady: Okey, son. I'll be more careful. By the way, can I have your number?
Nathan nodded then he give his phone number to that old lady.
Old lady: Thank you, son.
Nathan smiled once again. Without knowing, Zayden can't take his eye from him. Nathan smiles so beautifully. He had never before seen a smile kind of like Nathan's. He doesn't know why, but every time he saw Nathan's smile, he was happy. Happy?
(Nathan leaving)
Zayden: I'm sorry, grandma. I was late.
Grandma: It's okay, son. I'm okay. See?
Zayden: Then, we are leaving?
Grandma nodded.
Zayden: Come, I'll help you.
Inside Zayden's car...
Suddenly his phone ringing. His father is on call.
Zayden: Hello, papa.
Mr. Pwen: I'll wait for you at home. Now!
Yes, his father is not in a good mood. Seems like his father was angry. But, why?
Zayden's house...
Mr. Pwen: What is this, Zayden Evander?! (Put the paper om the table in front of Zayden)
Damn! His father seems so angry because he said his full name. Zayden take the paper and he was shocked. It was his registration form about the tournament. How his father can have that form?
Zayden: How can...
Mr. Pwen: You left it at the study room. I already told you, Zayden. I don't like this! I will never allow you to join any sport tournaments! I just want you to focus on your study and get an excellent result. After that, you must be prepare to be the next CEO of my company. I am getting older, Zayden Evander!
Zayden: Papa, I can manage both of study and sport. I'll always got dean list papa. It was not enough, papa?
Mr. Pwen: ...but your last common test was 45/50, Zayden! I want you to get 50/50!
Zayden:....
Mr. Pwen: Oh...now I got this. You did lied to me, right? Yesterday, you do not have any class, right? BUT YOU HAVE YOUR BASKETBALL PRACTICE, RIGHT ZAYDEN EVANDER?!
Zayden:...
Mr. Pwen: Answer me, Zayden Evander!
Zayden: Yes, papa.
Zayden's papa is about to slap his son but...
Zayden: PLEASE STOP THIS PAPA!
Mr. Pwen: How dare you?
Zayden take a step forward. He looks into his father's eyes.
Zayden: This is not what I want, papa. I hate everything you did to me all this time. I am happy with the decision I made but I am not happy when you control my dream. YOU ARE CONTROLLING ME, PAPA! You've changed. You've changed since mama is gone. You go at the morning and back late at night. You are always busy. Me, as your own son also rarely to meet you at home. AT HOME, PAPA! Are we even family? All you care is your company, your clients, and your shareholder. Your son is it me or money?
Mr. Pwen: ZAYDEN EVANDER!
Zayden: You never ask me about my dream. What I like. I'm asking you now, papa. ARE YOU HAPPY, PAPA? ARE YOU EVEN KNOW WHAT IS HAPPINESS?
Zayden's papa starts to cry when he listen his son's question.
Zayden: Huh, that's why I never know the real definition of happiness because YOU DON'T EVEN KNOW WHAT HAPPINESS IS!
Mr. Pwen: ...BECAUSE YOU ARE THE ONE WHO TOOK MY HAPPINESS! YOUR MOTHER DEAD BECAUSE OF YOU!
Zayden's eyes start to cry when his father said something like that. He can't believe his father still blaming him.
Zayden: I thought we already talked about this, Papa and yet you still blaming me!
When Zayden is done talking, he walk away and leave his father. His father just watching him go.
Mr. Pwen: I'm so sorry, my son.
Suddenly Zayden's grandma walks to the living room. She was at the room when the father and his son were fighting just now. Zayden's grandma looking at Zayden's father.
Grandma: Can I say that all of this is your fault? He have a hard time because of you. You hurt his feeling all this time.
Mr. Pwen: Everything I did is for him, Ma.
Grandma: But this is not the way, son. He also have his own dream that he need to achieve, same likes you when you are young.
Mr. Pwen: What do you want me to do?
Grandma: Support him, son. Be his number 1 supporter like what his mother did.
Mr. Pwen: .....
Grandma: ....and stop blaming him! You knew it was not his fault, it was just an accident.