He's The Unaffordable
Chapter 28 - Grimaced

Mila turned her head towards me as soon as she heard Dira's words. But I did not answer the question I knew was at the end of his tongue. It seemed that he was uncomfortable discussing the family he was looking for in front of my sisters, so I waited until we could talk to each other.

Adi's name was called, and we prepared to go home. Adi who went to the counter to take two large paper cups containing his drink and Dira. Mila and Dira walked out first, while Adi and I walked behind them.

When we arrived in front of the house where Mila lived, I remembered the address as best I could. I know that I will come here often in the future. Adi helped Mila out of the car, and she sat by my side.

“She's a good girl,” Dira said as we were already far away from Mila's residence. “I still can't believe that he's not the biological son of Om Matias and Aunt Abby.”

“Everyone does not believe the test results. But the lab where the test was done is where Om Edu believes it is. It is impossible for them to make mistakes or manipulate results. We can only hope that the second test is more accurate,” I said.

“According to Brother, where is the fault? On a sample of Mila or her late parents?” ask Dira again. His frown showed that this also bothered him.

“If something goes wrong in the sample of his parents when the lab tests their DNA, then we can't use those results in the future. Therefore Aunt Lindsey and Om Edu hope that the arrival of Aunt Claudia will help get more accurate results,”.

“What sample from Om Edu and Aunt Lindsey can not be used as reference? Can't DNA from grandparents also be used to determine their kinship relationship with grandchildren? What's the difference with Aunt Claudia?” tanya Dira was confused.

“Later you also know.” I blinked one eye at him through the mirror. “You know who Mila and I met?”

“At cafe? Who?” tanya Dira was confused. I opened my mouth intending to answer her question, but she immediately exclaimed, “Eh, wait-wait. Don't tell Reese.” I raised both my eyebrows. “Yes, geez. What's he doing in that place? Did he see Brother then come say hello?”

“The woman has gone mad. He scolded Kak Dira and kicked her out of the salon. It was fortunate that the salon manager was sane by taking him away from us. He looks perfect in the commercial he played, I didn't expect the real person to be that bad.” Adi nodded slowly.

“To answer Dira's question, she and her assistant are just like you. I went to the cafe to buy drinks. Maybe he saw us, then couldn't help but advise me to stay away from Mila,”.

“Shun Mila? Why?” ask Dira wonder. “Do not say he is jealous, then feel entitled to arrange which women can and should not be close to Brother.”

“Mila is Reese's foster sister. Her parents adopted Mila when she was a child. Can you imagine that?”

“Lifting brother??” exclaim Dira and Adi simultaneously.

“Wow. They're both completely different. Kind-hearted sister Mila and Reese who want to win alone.” Adi shook his head. Does he not feel like he continues to do that? “What parents can not educate their own children well? How could Mila's morale be better than Reese's?”

“What's wrong with you? Why do you hate that much with Reese?’ many confused.

“Sister doesn't see how he treats Kak Dira. He had also insulted Sister by calling her a child. Who wouldn't be upset with that nasty woman?” He growled softly. This time I turned towards Dira as we were stopping at the intersection of traffic lights and peacock lights were on.

“She said you guys were dating?” Dira rolled her eyeballs. I'm laughing a little. “Your faces are a little similar. Just this time someone called you dating.”

“Already. Don't talk about him anymore. We can't do anything to make it stop bothering us. This case is different from the fake love letter case in my school. They can threaten to stop, overcoming Reese is not that easy. So, it is better to avoid him alone,” said Dira ending our topic of conversation about his rival.

“I told you also what. Even on leave, trouble follows you. He can be free to get an advertising contract as long as you don't work, but his hatred for you remains the same. Obviously the problem is not you but him.” I drove the car back as soon as the green light came on.

The house was quiet when we arrived. Mr. Abdi offered an afternoon snack, but we refused. We just have to wait for Papa to come home for dinner together. So, we headed to the room to clean ourselves up, then sat together in the living room.

There was a roar of cars entering the front yard of the house followed by the door of the next room that opened, then closed again. I exchanged glances with Dira, while Adi stayed focused on her phone. It is only Papa who can make Mama forget her world.

I opened the door of the room and stood in the doorway with Dira. Papa came carrying a large bouquet of red roses with a happy face. Mama who had been waiting for him immediately hugged him and they kissed affectionately. Dira thundered as hard as possible so they knew that they were not alone.

“Find your girlfriends to know how good it is to kiss,” Papa's tease that accidentally kisses Mama again to make us jealous.

“I won't kiss my girlfriend, Pa. The kiss was just for husband and wife,” said Dira objected.

“That's the correct principle.” Mama agreed. “I also first kissed your Papa, not anyone else. And after we officially become husband and wife.”

“If you had felt it before we got married, I'm sure you'd be hooked, baby. Then beg for our marriage to be accelerated.” Papa laughed as Mama hit his chest.

“Come change your clothes, we are waiting for you for dinner.” Mama gives Mother Yuyun a bouquet of flowers, then laughs as Papa pulls her to come with her upstairs. Dira and I exchanged looks. It will take them more than an hour to join us. Dinner should be postponed.

Sensing my phone vibrating, I checked the incoming message. From Mila. Dira and I sat back on the couch, waiting for Mama and Papa to finish their business.

Is Charlotte Clarissa's sister? That was the message from Mila. He also refrained from asking this question for a long time. I replied to her briefly, then I knew that she was ready for the next question by writing Mila was typing.

Can I pick them up at the airport on Monday? I didn't reply right away because I didn't plan to meet them there. If they come on Monday, then most likely they will attend Adi's birthday. Please, type it again when I haven't typed my reply yet.

I don't plan on picking them up at the airport. I discussed with my papa first if I could invite you to an event at our house. Aunt Claudia and Charlotte will also be in attendance. I retaliated with caution not to be impressed with hope, but also not to refuse.

Alright. Thank ye. Sorry, if I'm impressed to trouble you. The writing was impressed that he was reluctant to ask for my help.

That's what friends do, my reply is to calm his heart.

The next day, we exercised together as usual. After a shower and breakfast, Mama and Dira take Adi to the mall to buy new clothes that she will wear at her birthday celebration. Mr. Liando drives the car, so I can stay home with Papa.

We sat on the side terrace while eating a snack prepared by Mr. Fahri, the mainstay chef in our house. Papa is busy with his phone and tablet, I also check what news is developing through social media.

“Oh, yes, Pa. What about the development of the accident case experienced by Dira?” I was wondering when Papa raised his head from the tablet for a moment to drink his coffee.

“I'm reading a report from him.” Papa lifted the tablet. “There were a total of seven accidents that happened at his work site and all led to him. The other crew is safe. So, Irwan becomes suspicious and finds a red line. This guy is always on the scene.”

I received Papa's tablet and looked at the photo on his screen. Dira is contracted by different companies, how can there be one person who is always there on the various crews that work with him? Irwan is right. It's suspicious.

“It looks like you don't know him either,” Papa said. I shook my head slowly. “Irwan will check who the man is. We will know the result soon.”

“Dira is a good girl. Although he has a rival, I'm not sure they'll ruin their own good name by planning an accident like this.” I returned the tablet back to Papa.

“Therefore I suspect this has something to do with me.” Papa put on an angry face. It's not the first time anyone has taken a grudge against Papa, then pulled him back through us. Who else wants to find a connection with Papa?