Papa's Regret

However, when he arrived at his house, Eric felt like venting all his emotions. And Eric's tears started to flow. Only when he was at home Eric wanted to show that he was weak.

 It's not that Eric doesn't have self-respect who keeps quiet when all his friends accuse him of being a thief. Eric is also not a strong person so he stays silent when he is wronged by his master.

However, all Eric could do was endure. He doesn't want to cause trouble at school for fear that the fee waivers he gets will be revoked. Eric also did not dispute his employer for fear of being fired.

Eric could weep like he was now only in front of his papa.

Mr. Reno, who was confused as to why his son was suddenly crying, immediately crawled towards Eric. Mr. Reno was still sitting on the floor. He looked up to see a downcast Eric.  LEric's tears have fallen and wet the pants that Eric is currently wearing.

Mr. Reno who saw that was getting more and more impatient. He was sure that his son must be this sad because of him.

"Eric~! Papa I'm sorry, Son!"

"Papa has really gone too far, when he makes trouble at my workplace! Because of papa, Eric has received a meager salary this month!!" Eric said, annoyed.

Mr. Reno held his son's hand, which was still with his arms crossed.

"I'm so sorry, Eric! Papa planned to tell you about the reason why papa did that, but papa is waiting for the right time," said Mr. Reno.

However, he honestly didn't want to discuss anything, which would of course make his son very sad.

"Then, when is the right time, Papa?"  Eric grabbed both of Mr. Reno's arms, asking for an explanation. He couldn't understand why his father had changed so much.

"Would you prefer if Eric analyzed himself, why did Papa's attitude change? Eric even thought that Papa was tired of taking care of me, Papa. Papa hates Eric who is always troublesome. So, Papa is looking for other happiness with liquor, I see?" accused Eric. He remembers when his father lost control and looked like he wasn't his own father.

Mr. Reno bowed his head. He held his son's leg, begging for forgiveness.

"It's not like that, Son! Papa's change in attitude has absolutely nothing to do with you. You didn't do anything wrong, Son. I was at fault for losing control. So, forgive papa, Son?!"

"Too late, Papa!" Eric flashed a wry smile. "All of Eric's friends at work already know and brand papa as a man who likes to get drunk," continued Eric, sadly.

Because of the incident at that time, all his friends came to know that Eric had been living with a drunk man. They also accused Eric of being as bad as his father's behavior.

"Papa is really sorry, My Son!" said Mr. Reno again. I don't know how many times, Mr. Reno said sorry.

Eric shook his head quickly. He was trying to understand his father. But, it feels very difficult. A few days after the incident they did not even speak to each other.

After school, Eric immediately worked part-time. And when he came home at 8 pm, Eric went straight to bed. The next morning he got up at dawn and sold newspapers. After selling newspapers, he went to school. And so on.

Eric couldn't feel his fatigue because his tiredness had reached its limit. But, he never complained about it.

Eric didn't say anything at this point. It was too much on his mind that Eric couldn't think anymore.

Knock!  Knock!  Knock!

There was a knock on the door of their rented house.

Eric got up and left his papa still sitting on the floor. Eric's mind was still very muddled. So, he couldn't make any decisions at the moment.

Actually, Eric was disappointed not only because of his father's attitude. But, Eric was also disappointed in himself. If only Eric could be stronger, surely none of this would have happened. He will not be slandered and wronged by his employer.

Eric walked to the door and opened it. Eric wiped his tears first. Even though he's a crybaby at home, Eric has high self-esteem. So, he would be very embarrassed if anyone else found out that Eric was crying right now.

When Eric opened the door, a loud 'krieet' sounded immediately. Turns out, in front of the door there is a foreign man whose body is covered in blood.

To be continued ....