New Breath
Chapter 35's

Farhan arrived at the office so calmly. His body slowly improved and could be invited to work again. He opened the door of his study slowly. However, when he had just entered the room that was actually the workspace of the older brother, Farhan was so jolted. In the work chair was already sitting Papa with an expression that was quite creepy for Farhan. It is hard to swallow saliva. Farhan was glued to the doorway. He was confused how his father could be in the room, while the information he got was that his father was on a work trip out of town.

"Do you know what time it is?"

That heavy, cold, and flat voice permeated Farhan's sense of hearing. That sounds really horrible. Farhan closed his eyes to hear the voice of Papa who was certainly impressed angry. Yes, Farhan has memorized very well with Papa's attitude. Then, after this he had to prepare himself to accept the worst possibility, because he was already very late coming to the office. It was not Farhan's desire to be late, but his rebellious body asked for a short break. Therefore, he lay down his body and fell asleep for a while before choosing to go to the office. And now all he found was a figure who was ready to hit his body hard at any time. Holy hooch! Will it happen again to Farhan in the midst of the growing pain?

"Sorry, Pa." That's all Farhan can say. Indeed, if he explained the reason for his delay, Papa would understand and make it a big problem? Yeah, of course not. Events like this happen very often. So, there's no point in talking at length about anything to Papa. Suffice Farhan to apologize and wait for Papa's next action which will surely end the same. Nevermind! Let Farhan again surrender to what will happen. After all, he was already quite used to it. Even though it will still hurt. Not only his body, but his heart.

Farhan carrying a pair of legs stepped closer to the work desk. Then, he stood there without intending to sit down immediately before being invited by his father. Because, doing it yourself will also invite anger. So, Farhan's current position is actually a misplaced position and will be blamed.

"Sit down!"

The man in formal dress also carried out his father's orders. He landed his ass on the chair opposite the table to his father. Farhan did not dare to raise his head. He was afraid to look at the look of a pair of eyes that were so sharp and like getting ready to pounce on him. He should have gotten used to it, but it wasn't easy. There is always a fear that surrounds a Farhan.

"You didn't forget who you were?" ask Papa. "You're the leader here. You should be able to set a good example for your subordinates. Not even an example of this kind of behavior. Come casually," said Papa with a firm tone. Indeed it is typical of people who always uphold discipline. Not just for ordinary employees, even for the directors.

"Try you can follow your brother," continued Papa again.

Farhan who did not like being compared also dared to look at his father. He never liked his father's behavior like he does today. Always compare, even though Papa himself knows that each child has different traits and skills.

"Why? You don't accept it?"

"Yes," Farhan answered boldly. "Farhan doesn't like to be compared. But, Papa kept doing it. Papa should know that Farhan and Brother are different" Farhan said again firmly and without the slightest fear. He also boldly returned Papa's sharp gaze. Farhan's patience has been enough to face his father's attitude. After all, what he has done since replacing Reyhan did not necessarily make Papa see his efforts. It feels free what he has been doing all this time. Not one bit he received a positive appreciation from Papa. He's not crazy respect. He just wanted to appreciate his little effort.

"Who compares you? What Papa said is true."

Papa's speechless. Just this time he saw how Farhan was bravely fighting against him.

"But, yes, Pa. Whatever Farhan does, Papa can't appreciate. My brother is now healthy. Farhan wants to stop."

Papa's jaw is hardened. "You want to make your sister sick again? He still needs rest."

"Just sitting in the workspace will also not make your brother hang again really," said Farhan and played the polpen he took from the table. Never mind. Free to fight Papa with emotion. Just hurt yourself, Farhan thought. However, he was so jolted when Reyhan's picture frame fell and hit his hand with the noise, as the items on the table were dropped by his father in a fit of wrath.

"So, you like to see your brother get sick? You're a brash!" Papa walked around to scrape off the distance with his son. He then landed a blow on Farhan's face, causing the man's ears to buzz.

Farhan is starting to get out of control. He got up and looked at Papa. "Why stop? Let's hit it again. If you have to kill Farhan, Pa."

Papa's speechless. In his heart he regretted his actions which again did rough on his second child. It is hard to control emotions. Especially if you are dealing with Farhan.

Farhan grabbed the hand of Papa who had just punched him in the face. Unfortunately, his hands shook again. Reflexes he releases Papa's hand again before the man realizes it. He then hid his hands behind his back. "Farhan's tired, Pa, like this continuously. Farhan is tired of being a puppet that Papa can play as he pleases" said Farhan with a voice that also vibrates.

Papa's still flinching. He lowered his head and looked at the hands behind his son's back. Although it was not so clear, but he could still see the hand tremble. He wondered in his heart. What happened to his son?

"In the eyes of Papa only Big Brother can make Papa proud. Farhan is not at all. In fact, Farhan has tried to be as Papa wants," continued Farhan. He closed his eyes as he felt the tremors of his hands getting stronger. He cannot stay silent. Before Papa knew it, he had to leave immediately.

"Farhan will stop, Pa. Let's continue with Brother. Excuse me," said Farhan and passed quickly while holding back his increasingly rebellious hand.

Papa's. The man could only stay in place with thoughts of what was happening. Is there anything Farhan is hiding?