He's The Unaffordable
Chapter 141 - Breaking Up Relationships

*Colin*

I didn't know what to say when I heard the doctor's explanation for Dad's physical exam. Aunt Chelsea forced her will. From the results of his blood examination also found the presence of ingredients that are usually present in sleeping pills and stimulants. Fucking woman. He did it when my father was unconscious.

Fortunately the woman was still in the same hotel room, so police were able to arrest her and hold her until the trial. The statement he gave was just a formality, as all the evidence found was very burdensome.

At the behest of the police, he underwent a medical examination and his actions could not be denied anymore. He passed the venereal disease to Dad. The same disease that Dad suffered, because of his actions. The doctor concluded so after examining Mama and the results were negative for the disease. The most surprising result of her blood test was that she was pregnant. Her age is eight weeks.

Although he was the victim, Dad kept in touch with Mom's late family to tell her where Aunt Chelsea was. However, Aunt needs the support of those closest to her to undergo legal proceedings until the trial is over.

Dad doesn't care about his status as his sister-in-law. Crime is still a crime. Moreover, Aunt is clearly trying to trap Dad into fathering the fetus he is carrying. I didn't expect love to make people that bad.

“I beg, Will,” pinta Grandma, Mom's biological mother, who asked us to meet them. But Dad called Uncle Zach's office address our meeting place. Uncle Hendra knows everything and helps Dad in every legal process he has to go through. “Chelsea is pregnant, release her. I promise, he won't do the same again.”

“Mister Lewis wants legal proceedings to go ahead. But if Miss Huber agrees to admit her wrongdoing and meet all the conditions that Mister Lewis proposed, then she won't have to spend her time in jail,” Uncle Zach said on behalf of Dad.

“What terms?” ask Grandma's lawyer.

“Miss Huber must not come to Indonesia again for any reason. Nor could he be in the same place as Mister Lewis on his visit to America. Money amounting to one hundred thousand US Dollars must be donated to the foundation that takes care of rape victims in America, as compensation. Then, Mister Lewis stated that he had broken up with the Huber Family. So, he will not visit again on the big days to your house. Any response?” uncle Zach said with a serious and professional attitude.

“One hundred thousand dollars is a large amount,” said Grandma lirih.

“Soul shocks, physical suffering, and the threatened marriage of Mister Lewis to his wife cost more than that amount of money,” Uncle Zach said firmly. “Receive our offer or Miss Huber keep going through legal process.”

Grandma, Grandpa, and their lawyers discussed with each other. We waited patiently. “Good,” said their lawyer, finally. “All those terms we agree to. But Mister Lewis won't hold his children back from meeting their grandparents, ‘kan?”

Dad and Uncle Zach looked at me. I guess I have to answer that question myself. “Me and Lily will not set foot again in Grandpa and Grandma's house. I'm sorry to be so presumptuous. But I don't want to meet accidentally again with the person who has made Dad and Mama difficult. Grandma never tried to give Aunt Chelsea any understanding of her feelings for Dad. So, this is Grandma's fault too.”

“Chelsea is an adult, I can't possibly manage his life anymore,” Grandma said defensively.

“I was there, Grandma. I heard what Grandma said to Dad when we came to visit without Mama. Grandma asks Dad to divorce Mama and marry Aunt Chelsea. Is that what his name doesn't set Aunt's life anymore?” my challenge. Grandma closed her lips. She must have not expected that I heard that conversation.

“If Grandma was not on Aunt's side, the events at the hotel on Saturday and Sunday would never have happened. I'm also sure Grandma knew about Aunt's plan to come to Indonesia. Yes, ‘kan? I can't believe my own grandmother and aunt could do this to my father.” I held Dad's hand on the table.

“Darling, is that true? You know about Chelsea's departure here?” asked Grandpa surprised. Grandma was silent.

“If everything has agreed, then we proceed to the next step.” Uncle Zach gave a map to Grandpa's lawyer. “The name of the foundation and its account are on this agreement letter. Once the money is transferred, Miss Huber will be released. Please sign both files.”

Grandpa and Grandma signed their signatures, as did the lawyer. I don't know why both signatures are needed, but it's Uncle Zach's business and we trust him. Dad and Uncle signed the file.

Uncle Zach gave one map to Grandpa's lawyer, one to Dad, and another to himself. The two lawyers shook hands with each other, but Dad refused to touch anyone's hands, including Grandpa and Grandma.

“You can't separate me from my grandchildren, Will,” Grandma told Dad.

“Grandma, this is our decision, not Dad. Our relationship is over. Grandma better stop accusing Dad recklessly,” I said reminded.

“You can't do this, Colin. You and Lily are my grandchildren,” said Grandma sadly. I turned my face away, not wanting to see her again.

When they came out, I didn't look at all. What they do is unforgivable. Lily was even more hurt than I felt. How could Grandma still wish we'd come to see them?

“I will let you know once the foundation representative contacts me. Then we will go to the police station to free Chelsea,” Uncle Zach told Dad.

“Thank you, Zach. Without you, I wouldn't be able to solve this case properly.” Dad shook Uncle's hand.

“Friends Brother Hendra is my friend too. Brother already told me that whenever you need legal counsel, then I am always on hand.” Uncle glanced at me for a moment. “About Gista, don't worry. Brother Ara will talk to him.”

“Good. But don't be too hard on him. He deserves to be angry and disappointed in me. I've failed to take care of myself.”

“No, Will. You are a good guy and Chelsea are taking advantage of that. He lied by confessing his pickiness during a pilgrimage to your wife's late grave. You don't know that. You also do not know that he will go far by putting sleeping pills into your drink.” Uncle patted Dad's shoulder. “Focus on Gista. Forget the bad woman.”

Dad nodded slowly. Uncle looked at me and nodded his head. He came out of the room, left me alone with Dad. I don't know what to do to help ease the burden she's feeling.

We're headed for a special waiting money and Lily's still there, busy with her phone. Seeing us coming, he immediately stood up and hugged Dad. “Is everything in order, Dad?” tanyakanya.

“Already, darling. Come on, let's go get Mama.” Dad grabbed Lily by the shoulder and led her out of the room. I followed them. Uncle Zach deliberately asked my sister to wait in the room so as not to cross paths with Grandpa or Grandma. Lily didn't want to see them either.

I'm driving the car, because Dad's still emotional. Even though he didn't say it, I knew from the expression on his face. Since the incident in the hotel room, Dad and Mama have stayed away. Dad sleeps on the couch and they've been a week away from talking or touching.

Where Dad is, Mama must have avoided the room. Lily and I tried to do what we could. But their relationship has not improved either. Mama still doesn't want to talk or be around Dad.

“Colin, stop in front of that florist. We need to buy some red rose stalks for Mama,” Lily said. I followed him and stopped in front of the store. “I'll be back soon!”

Dad looked at Lily who ran into the store. He sighed softly. “I'm so grateful for the efforts of you two. I'm sorry, I haven't been able to make your mom forgive me. Had I only been caught kissing another woman, the problem wouldn't have been this. But Gista found I had slept with another woman.”

“Give Mama time, Dad. I'm sure everything will be fine,” I said reassuringly. Dad just smiled.

I drove the car as soon as Lily came back with a bouquet of red roses in her hand. Both sides of the road were completely jammed because we were close to the city center. Things that make me prefer to ride a motorcycle rather than drive a car. The clock shows at five o'clock in the afternoon. I hope your mom is still at work.

“Take it easy. I told Mama. Must be Mama waiting until we come,” said Lily reduced my worry.

“Thank you, baby,” said Dad. Lily replied with a hug.

“Dad don't worry. Everything will be fine,” Lily said saying the same sentence as me. It was our hope for our parents relationship.

We both sighed in relief once we arrived at the front yard of Uncle Hendra's office building. There are already many cars and motorcycles waiting in line, as well as employees walking. We waited until we arrived at the main door of the building.

“Isn't the one in front of Grandpa Kenzie's car?” ask Lily.

“You're right. That's Grandpa's car license plate number.” I looked at Dad with worry. Is this what I thought?

“That's Mama!” Lily got out of the car. Dad and I followed him.

“Why are you all here?” ask Mama wonder. Grandma Hagia got out of her car, Mama turned her head and asked her to wait. “I'm sorry. I should have said it, but I .. I will stay at my parents' house until it calms down.”