Rere's Rejection

Bara folded his arms, staring intently at Rere who was crying bitterly. No matter how bitter the truth is, it must be revealed. Bara approached Rere and hugged him. Bara stroked Rere's hair. He understood how hurt Rere was to reveal everything. Not many victims of harassment dare to speak up like Rere even though it's too late.

"Bar, I'm evil," whispered Rere hitting Bara's chest.

"Yes, you are evil." Bara even agreed with Rere's words.

"Why do you say I'm evil?" Rere protested, releasing Bara's arms.

"It's bad to have lied to so many people. How long have you been keeping this secret? Tell me! Why don't you want the man who got you pregnant to be responsible?"

"Don't force me Bar." Rere pleaded.

"Are you afraid to come to KL because of that man and afraid of being hunted by killer Ananya?"

"That you know. I dared to come just for your sake. Making sure you're okay."

"Don't think about me. Think about your happiness. Leon is already two years old. You have to think about his future. Even though he's a boy, he doesn't need a guardian when he gets married, but Leon still has the right to know who his biological father is. I'm just an uncle to Leon. I was a father cannot replace the role of Leon's biological father. Talk to Rere. In the past, I couldn't force it because of my limitations. Now I can do everything. Before I find him with my way and then kill him, you better tell me first."

"You're threatening me?" Rere backed away from Bara.

"Think of it that way. Talk about who impregnated you?"

"Not who ,one-night Angga." Rere held the tightness in his chest.

Bara couldn't understand Rere's way of thinking. He had to be patient waiting for Rere's honesty even though he knew who Leon's father was.

*****

"Re. You have to help me to get Dila back. We can use the children to suppress Dila."

"What?"

"Continue roles You as wives mock me. Go to Dila and press her. Get him back with me. I don't want to lose him again."

"But Bar…. Isn't it too cruel to use children?"

"Not. Children's weakness as well as Dila's strength. Only they can help me get back with their mother."

"That's up to you then. I can only help you."

*****

Bara and Tia go to see Dino. They had an appointment at a restaurant. The three of them conspired behind Rere.

"Good afternoon future brother-in-law," Dino sarcastically sneered at Bara.

"So confident that you call me future brother-in-law." Bara tapped Dino's shoulder.

"If you stop me, I'll be your brother-in-law. I will prevent you from referring to Dila."

"Damn you." Bara even hit Dino's stomach. Just pretend you don't mean to hurt.

The interaction between Dino and Bara made Tia shudder. Since when did they become close like friends? Haven't they been like enemies fighting over Dila?

Tia left Dino and Bara because they wanted privacy. If Tia knew that she would be abused, it would be better if she brought Daniel to have a friend to chat with.

"Bar thanks for taking care of, protecting Rere and Leon all this time," Dino said sincerely from the bottom of his heart. He held her hand like a friend.

"You're welcome No. Thank you for taking care of and loving the triplets all this time."

"Bar, I want to marry Rere."

Coal's drink shot up to Dino's face. The man took a tissue and wiped Dino's face.

"Gosh Bar why are you squirting anyway?"

"You just surprised me."

"Why are you surprised?"

"You want to marry Rere? Just so you know until now Rere doesn't want to tell who Leon's father is. I beat up his ex-boyfriend but still she kept silent. Stubborn bastard."

"Ex-boyfriend?"

"Yes. Rere's ex-boyfriend comes claiming to be Leon's father. Think his name. I beat it. It turns out that after your one night stand, Rere was almost raped by Angga. Luckily Tia came at such a fast time that the rape didn't happen."

"I'm so sorry Ree. I've made it difficult for him. I'm sorry Bar. If I had known she was pregnant I would have been responsible. I came to you to ask you to bless me to marry Rere. Only by getting married can I take responsibility for everything."

"I know you're a good person No. You are a responsible man. I give my blessing to you, but it's not easy to win Rere's heart. She's hard as a rock. But I have a condition."

"What?" Dino tried to guess Bara's requirements.

"Make it easy for me to approach the children. I want to give Dila a small punishment for leaving me." Bara smirked at Dino.

"I've seen your perverted brain at work." Dino even teased Bara.

Bara stretched out her hand for a handshake. Without thinking twice, Dino welcomed Bara's hand.

"Help me marry Rere, brother-in-law." Dino smiled.