I WANT TO HAVE A DAD Part 2

"When a child your age needs parental love and hugs, I have been required to study education as the heir to a rich family. Only one day for a month I see my parents, and the bonus of meeting on another day is only on my birthday every year."

"I've been through sad days for years and during that time the only one who accompanies me is Sunny's daddy, always!"

"But unfortunately the naive thinking of a child your age before didn't happen as I wanted. Due to our parents' orders, my brother had to move dormitories abroad so that his business education would be better, and again the reason for our future happiness was the answer to my question then."

"So, what's the difference between me and you now, son? You don't have a father's love like other children, and I don't have parental love even though I still have both. We're no different, Keanu..."

"We both miss and want parental love, but at least you still have your mama's full love, right?"

Keanu looked down as if embarrassed to hear Troy's story.

Troy smiled and rubbed Keanu's head again before continuing.

"I'm also as stubborn as you. I demand attention and affection from my parents. Just like you who always ask for clarity about who your papa is. But I don't get anything from them. Only shouts and loud noises mixed with nagging keep me independent and stand on my own feet to the future. They just keep giving money, and money, and money,"

"No hugs or caresses from a mother. No praise or even the warm embrace of a father. Unlike you who are always kissed, caressed, hugged, and loved by your mama, son! My life is sadder than yours, Keanu..."

"I'm not talking like this to compare whose sadness is greater. The problems in life that we faced when we were both young were different. But I can live that difficult and empty life until now. And I know for sure you will too get through the most difficult day of your life!"

"You have a great and strong and even smart mama! Your mother is a tough woman who has proven her love and struggle as a perfect mother for you..."

"What's the point of a father figure if you have a perfect mother like Cheery? I didn't mean to tease you by praising Cheery on you, but honestly, this is how I see you, son. You were born very lucky to be her son!"

Keanu who was originally looking down sadly, gradually lifted his face and smiled at Troy.

"Thank you, Mr. Boss... All your words opened my eyes. Talking with you made me realize my mistake which made my mama sad when I sued her for a father. I ignored my mama's feelings by continuing to demand that she find a father for me. I already knew and realized my mistake..."

"Did you know, sir? I've had the pleasure of getting to know Sunny, Brother Shine, and Aunt Alice, and now it's even more so when I get to know a great man like you. The people in your family are so kind and wonderful. I'm glad I got to know you."

"How great again, one day my current fantasy has come true!" said Keanu happily.

"Hahaha, you're praising too much, kid! What you said about Sunny, Shine, and Alice is true. They are great children born to great mothers. Just like you, you will also be a great and intelligent child because your mama is also a great woman!"

"You don't need to mention that compliment for me, son! I wasn't a great man before Sunny's daddy handed over our family business to me. I'm just a lazy man watching my employees raise Wings to be as big and successful as it is now!"

"I spend most of my time having fun getting caressed by other people… Hahaha! Sorry, because I'm so rude to say this to a child your age, son! I'm sorry, hahaha!" Troy was embarrassed by his stupid remark, but he was so happy when he heard Keanu compliment him that he kept laughing happily.

"Even though you deny my praise, the truth is that a building of this size is yours, sir! You are indeed a great and kind person. Trust my judgment because I rarely praise others!" Keanu replied with a laugh and a smile like Troy was smiling at him right now.

"Hmm… well. I take your compliment. Thank you, son, you're a great kid too!" Troy said softly after stopping his laughter, "Then what was that fantasy you mentioned earlier?" continued Troy asked.

Keanu looked down in shame. But the urge of pleasure that kept urging him to speak, Keanu couldn't hold back any longer.

"You may laugh at my imagination, sir… But at least I'm trying to be honest about my feelings after talking to you so much about my sadness..."

"I'm just a kid who wants to have a father, and in all my life, after I realized that a child needs a father's love, I've never felt this comfortable talking to the grown man I hoped to be my papa someday. ."

"How good and great it would be when you were my father, sir! That would be cool if I have a father. I have a great father like you, Mr. Boss!"

"You may laugh, sir… but please don't insult my imagination which I think makes me very happy!"

Troy smiled happily after hearing the chatter of an innocent child which he felt was indeed honesty. Troy could see Keanu's happy face after uttering the words that had become an extraordinary fantasy.

"Who will laugh at or insult your beautiful imagination, son? I am so honored to be the hopeful destination of a special and wonderful little boy like you!"

"How about just like this? If you're willing, from today on you can call me 'papa'! Are you happy, Keanu?"

Troy said something that seemed impossible for Keanu to hear. How could a CEO of a large company in the country allow himself to call him 'Papa'? This must be a sweet dream for Keanu, and Keanu didn't want to wake up if this was all a dream.

Troy snapped his fingers in front of Keanu who looked dreamy with his mouth open as he looked at him.

"Hey, Keanu? What are you dreaming about? Is my face too handsome that your charisma can be beaten with my good looks, huh?"

Troy's words made Keanu chuckle. Troy had reversed the words Keanu had given Troy at the start of their conversation.

"Why are you laughing instead? Isn't that your line, huh?" Troy said laughing, "Hey, kid… I was asking you about what you think if you could call me 'papa'. Are you happy? Do I deserve to be a cool person like you said earlier, huh?" continued Troy asked again.

"Are you serious, Papa? Ah- I mean, Mr. Boss?" Keanu was so happy that even his words could be awkward.

"Hmm, why did I get so excited when I heard that call was addressed to me? That sounds great! Try it again, kid!" mumbled Troy who turned out to be pleased.

"Hmm... can I call you that, Papa?" Keanu started to say the sentence slowly with his feeling a little embarrassed. Although it is undeniable all, at this time Keanu is very happy.

"Agreed! From now on call and just think of me as your papa, son! In the future, no one will insult you anymore because you don't have a father. Now, I am your papa! Call everyone if you have me as papa- your!" Troy smiled happily when he could make Keanu happy.

The feeling of being a real father felt strange in his heart. He had never felt this happy at all to be called and considered someone's father all this time. Especially by Keanu who feels close to him even though they just met and talked today.

Troy hugged Keanu who unexpectedly burst into tears in his arms.

'That happy you have a father, son? Even though I still don't know what kind of event we will see after today by making this father and son relationship between us, I promise you, I will become a great father just like what you hoped! Papa promised you, son!'

Inwardly, Troy spoke earnestly, and unknowingly while muttering in his heart while hugging Keanu tightly like that, Troy also cried.

They release their happy feelings with tears, and after finishing crying for a while, the expected woman started to enter the room.

"I'm sorry, Boss... I didn't know today would turn out like this. I didn't do well today!" Cheery immediately apologized for not discussing the actual incident that made her devastated and upset.

Cheery just wants everything to be over quickly and she can bring her son home without having to prolong the ridiculousness that Troy might have continued to her.