Mr. Reno

Mr. Reno walked unsteadily towards his son, he was still under the influence of alcohol he seemed.

"Eric! Why did you leave without leaving money for me, Son? I need money to buy a drink, Son. My money has run out to pay our rent," said Mr. Reno.

Eric fell silent. He was confused about his father's changing attitude at this time. Apparently, money can also change a person's character. Eric couldn't find his old father again.

All eyes were on Eric and Mister Reno at this time.

Without waiting for his son's approval, Mr. Reno forcibly pulled the backpack that was still perched on Eric's back.

Mr. Reno took out the entire contents of Eric's bag. He found some fifty thousand tucked between the books. His smile grew.

"Ahahaha...thank you, my dear Eric." Mr. Reno who was still under the influence of alcohol spoke.

Eric held his father's arm.

"Not the money, Papa! It's the money to pay for this month's semester fees," Eric pleaded, begging.

Mr. Reno just waved Eric's hand.

"To hell with your school, Son! You better work now, you don't need to go to school anymore, Son! Remember, I used to even leave all my wealth just to be able to live with you. At least now contribute to the people who have taken care of you, Son?" mumbled Mr. Reno as he stepped out of the restaurant.

Cursed is the devil's drink that can change a person's character.

Eric sat limply on the floor. He doesn't know his father anymore. His father had completely changed. Eric's hands clenched into fists.

"Why, Papa? Why did Papa turn out to be so cruel? I'd rather have a simple papa like before!" mumbled Eric.

After Mr. Reno left that place, a lot of people were whispering behind Eric.

"Eh? Who is Eric, huh?"

"If I'm not mistaken, Eric called the drunkard 'Papa' earlier."

"Why is Papa Eric making such a mess here, huh? Isn't that embarrassing?"

"I'm sure the boss won't let Eric go after this!"

"Surely the boss will cut Eric's salary"

"Or worse, Eric will be fired?!"

"May be."

***

After placing his bicycle next to the house, Eric rushed into the house. He looked around for his father's whereabouts. However, there was no one. This simple rented house is still quiet as usual.

"Papa!! Where is Papa?" shouted Eric looking around the room.

"Papa!" shouted Eric.

Eric stopped at the end of the kitchen. He looked out the kitchen window and shook his head quickly.

"Not anymore. I've reached the limit, it's no longer possible to surround this house. Especially when it's dark outside. What if there's a ghost?" Eric monologues.

Eric slammed his body on the broken sofa, the result was given by a neighbor. It felt like his leg bones hurt so much after all day working and getting paid not according to the agreement. Moreover, at school there was a tragedy, Eric was accused of stealing his friend's cellphone.

To be continued ....