Casya contacted Tirta; she hoped that Tirta would come with Mike. But isn't it too fast? he thought. He hadn't even met Mike in person, so how was he going to welcome the child? It definitely felt awkward. But Casya didn't want to give Mike a bad impression. Ah, yes. One thing that Tirta hasn't said yet is that he has Mike with his parents. Casya managed to contact Mike.
"Hello," said Casya immediately.
"Why? Do you already miss me like that? Tirta asked too.
"You're arrogant; ah, yes, I have something to say," said Casya directly.
"What's that?" asked Tirta.
"You're coming here on Saturday, right? If you can, invite Mike, okay? But will Mike come? You said he's very quiet; is that okay? Casya asked worriedly.
"Did Grandma allow it?" he asked too.
Casya nodded, giving an answer, but, realising that Tirta wouldn't see it, she answered quickly, "That's fine. Grandma can; I've told everything to Grandma Ta, and Grandma doesn't have a problem. It all depends on me. But the problem is my father. Casya said it honestly.
Tirta also knows that Casya's father will be their problem.
"I'll talk to your father. Tirta was firm because he knew that Casya's father would be tougher on her than anyone else. For example, towards his half-brother, who was not his father's child, the man was very soft. But Casya was very harsh. Actually, he understood that, as a man, his father also only hoped that Casya would receive all his inheritance. But he has children from other women and stepchildren too. It's not easy for her to be fair, especially since Casya has always lived with her grandmother.
"Are you sure? But, later, dad will definitely...
"You just calm down. I won't do anything wrong," he answered honestly. Tirta believes he will not be. He believed that Casya's father could not touch him. In the slightest.
Tirta's belief was not without reason; he was just sure that Casya's father would never touch him because if Tirta talked about the past, the middle-aged man would be shocked.
"You are sure? Once again, Casya asked because she wasn't sure of her hearing or Tirta's confidence.
"Correct honey." Tirta said firmly, making Casya blush instantly. He really wasn't used to being called affectionately by Tirta; it must have been a different taste, even though sometimes Tirta liked to tease him, but Casya thought it was just a joke, or sometimes it wasn't serious. Yes, several months into their relationship, Casya still thinks their trust and liking are weak. That's all, before Tirta honestly spoke openly about why he approached Casya and her past. Everything was recorded clearly, until Casya believed that behind the flat and scary face that Tirta always made, there was a pain and loneliness that was actually almost the same as her own. Casya sighed, and it was clearly heard by Tirta from the other side.
"Why?"
"Oh, it's okay. It's been a while, huh? I'll see you tomorrow; will you bring Mike tomorrow? Casya asked again. Apparently, Tirta shook his head, thought Casya, because Tirta didn't answer the question right away.
"Not yet, okay? If you want to meet Mike personally, go first. Besides, tomorrow I won't necessarily tell your father either; I have to tell my parents first, then your parents. The important thing is that you and grandma already know if I had Mike. Obviously Tirta. He exhaled; it felt like he couldn't decide so quickly. Tirta felt that his journey with Casya was too smooth. But perhaps this is what he wanted. It's just that somehow he couldn't believe that good fortune had befallen him so quickly. Therefore, Casya should not meet Mike first. He was afraid, Casya was hurt, and it was also increasingly difficult for Mike to let go of Casya if he knew that there were actually many things that were preventing him and Casya from being together.
"Are you still there?" asked Casya.
"Ah, yes, sorry. We'll talk later. You're at Grandma's house, right? I'm still at the office. Tirta said. 
Casya knows that Tirta will definitely be in a dilemma.
"Do you want me to accompany you to your father and mother's house? To tell you everything? Casya asked. Tirta shook his head again, only to realise that Casya hadn't seen him.
"No need; it's okay. I'm alone. Papa and Mama will understand; after all, I'm their child, right? They won't be able to stay angry with me for long; they will definitely behave themselves in front of Mike someday. I believe mom and dad will definitely be disappointed, but they won't ignore Mike. "Because Mike has been their dream for several years," he said again, assuring Casya that Mike would not be thrown away again. Like the woman did with her child.
"Okay, let me know if you finally meet Mike with them. Reply Casya. Tirta agreed, and they ended the conversation.
Casya exhaled; she looked happy and also doubtful. Will her parents accept Mike? But, whatever it is, Casya can live alone. Without having to get a penny from his parents. He didn't even want his parents to be involved in his relationship any further; it was just that their obstacles would definitely be greater. He knew this. Not to mention Sky; of course the man wouldn't agree, but in recent days Sky had softened and wasn't interfering too much in his affairs.
"Why?" asked the grandmother.
"Ah, nothing, Grandma, he said.
"How about it? Tirta wants to come. Did he invite Mike? Cassa shook her head.
"He came alone, Grandma, not with Mike."
"Why?"
"He said Mike might be surprised; moreover, he should have met Tirta's parents first. Casya said to her grandmother The old woman understood; she understood, then nodded.
"Grandma is going to visit Arga's grandmother," he said suddenly.
"For what, Grandma? Casya asked in disbelief:
"There's something Grandma wants to ask him."
"What? Grandma wants to tell you that Maudy is still alive. Arga already knows; it seems even before Tirta told him, the man already knew. Casya said it furiously.
"Tirta? Is his relationship with Arga that close? Grandma didn't expect it, because all this time Tirta had never discussed Arga and his family; he had never even discussed the man's company, even though they were just hanging out normally.
"At first, Tirta approached me out of curiosity, but it turned out that he knew Arga closely. And yes, he had told me about Arga several times. However, it seemed like their families weren't that close. Even though they had family and business ties too. And it turns out he wants to make me his child's mother. Then he hesitated again and disappeared for a while, saying he was working. However, Reyhan said that actually Tirta had bigger things because they involved his life too. That's why, when Reyhan said, Don't be surprised by Casya, Casya actually doubted him, Grandma. Not to mention Sky, who always approaches with all the stories he has. To the point where Casya feels that Sky is not the friend Casya knows," explained the woman.
"Sky likes you."
"Hehehe, as a friend, yes indeed. He's said it a thousand times. Kekeh Casya again felt funny about the words of the grandmother.
"Yes, seriously," said the old woman, not joking. He looked serious with his expression, enough to make Casya swallow hard.
"Ah, grandma, don't play games. Sky's feelings are only for Maudy, she said nervously.
"Are you unsteady?" asked the grandmother. Casya stared at her grandmother in disbelief. He didn't nod, nor did he shake his head.
"Yes, Grandma didn't like you and Tirta at first. Although, in the end, Grandma accepted him because she wanted you to be happy. So, Sky? Grandma still hopes that he will be the one to be with you. Until yesterday, you were serious about Tirta, then last night you told him that he had a child. And today, I'm telling some flat-man stories. Grandma was mistaken. Although grandma can't like it 100 percent yet, But grandma allows you to fall in love and love each other because grandma believes your choice is the best. Why? Because even if you are heartbroken, it is your own choice. Not grandma. Grandma's job is only to advise and monitor you from a certain distance. "Because we parents have limits, sis." Grandma stroked Casya's hair from her head to the woman's back.
Casya was silent; she understood what her grandmother meant. He himself was doubtful, let alone wavering.
"You think about it first. Is Tirta or Sky the best? Just don't ever regret it and make a decision rashly, because if it happens a second time, it means the opportunity won't come twice. Obviously, the grandmother Then left after saying that to Casya. That's right, she thought that grandmother would definitely think about her and their image if Casya was with Tirta. Ah, Casya has a dilemma. Really, Sky likes him? When he was about to turn around, Rayhan came.
"What are you doing?" asked Casya.
"Meet Grandma, what are you doing?"
"Ray, can we chat for a moment? Casya asked, and Rayhan was surprised because it was unusual for his adoptive brother to ask for a chat. This must be quite a serious problem, he thought. Like it or not, Rayhan followed Casya to the backyard. Rayhan looked at Casya, and the woman sat down first.
"What do you want to say? Rayhan asked. 
"When you said, if I have to choose to live with Tirta, that's serious, right?" he asked.
"Yes, I'm just saying that with Tirta, your life will probably have a lot of obstacles, and you probably won't live a relaxed life; there will definitely be a lot of things to think about, a lot of things that will make you think before you take a step. And there are many challenges because the obstacles with Tirta may be more difficult because:
"Tirta has a child; that's what you want to say, but you can't say it; in the end, you just focus and elaborate on the story about Tirta without bringing his child for me to digest." Casya looked at Rayhan, demanding an answer.
"Yes, I don't want to tell you. I just want you to know from that man's mouth that you know I won't tell you... when–"
"That's right, you won't say that, for example, you are afraid of making a boomerang in our lives or being misunderstood; I know your good intentions. But don't ever find out about Tirta again; you can ask me about him, his child, and his family. Grandma? Or did your father tell you to? I don't think grandma is the type of person who is curious, but it seems like grandma is also finding out about Tirta because she just told me that at first she didn't like Tirta. Even though she accepted the man, still smiled, and was friendly, that doesn't mean that Grandma immediately agreed that I should marry Tirta. Isn't it? Moreover, your father must have also made you follow me, right? We are brothers, Ray, and I don't want our brotherhood to be destroyed or misunderstood. Just like you said. I know you care about me, and I see it in your eyes. But you're not one to meddle either, are you? Although, yes, you must only ask me and not draw conclusions yourself. But you immediately took the initiative to find out who Tirta was. I don't think it's you at all. Casya said it in one long breath, and she looked at Rayhan with quite an intense gaze.
"Ray, live as you see fit and stay out of the way; that's what you said to Sky, right? Same goes for you. He said, then left Rayhan with all the man's question marks: How did Casya know if he said that to Sky? Has Casya received a complaint from Sky? It seemed impossible, he thought.
Sky was still pensive. With everything he was thinking about, who knows what he should do and finish first? Wanting to leave, a hand held his shoulder. And when he looked up, it was his grandmother.
"Grandma?" he said in shock.
"Grandma's not a ghost; why are you so surprised? The old woman sat opposite Rayhan, carrying a glass of mint tea.
No, Grandma," he said; he couldn't possibly say that Casya knew he was looking for information about Tirta.
"Casya knows? You're following Tirta? asked the grandmother directly with the right guess.
Rayhan gave Grandma a nod.
But I'm only investigating Tirta for a while, Grandma; it's not my wish to find out everything about Tirta, down to its roots. Ryan explained. 
"Grandma understands, but surely your uncle told you to? Ray, grandma really appreciates you; grandma also told you to find out about Tirta. But you don't have to immediately look for it at the roots. That's not what grandma meant. Grandma doesn't want to, and you guys are fighting just because of this. Besides, how tall are you, following what your uncle said? Rishad, how are you?"
"Dad doesn't even know Grandma. Rayyan said. The old woman exhaled.
"Ah, that's right; if he finds out, grandma thinks both of grandma's children will go back to war. You know, your uncle is very stubborn, and Risyad already considers Casya his own son. If he knows, he will definitely lecture you for two hours more. The grandmother chuckled again. Rayhan nodded because his father didn't like it when someone interfered in other people's affairs, even if it was his son. That is why he never knew what happened to Rayhan.
Tirta is thinking about how to get rid of the woman from his past; he couldn't possibly kill her, right? He is no longer the Tirta he used to be before Mike was born and also before he met Casya. He couldn't anymore because there were people he had to protect. That woman doesn't seem to know that Tirta has things that can make her move. But, again, the woman deliberately made Tirta angry so she could meet him. Like now, when Marie's aunt called her, saying Mike was sick.
"Daddy," Mike groaned because he still wasn't comfortable with his stomach.
"It's okay, son; you're strong. Okay?" Tirta hugged her son.
"Bi, who gave food to Mike today? Tirta asked again.
"I am, sir," answered Grace, raising her hand. Tirta raised an eyebrow.
"Seriously Grace?"
Seriously, sir, it's just that the food has been prepared. And I don't know who prepared it. Is that you? He asked Aunt Marie.
"No! You know yourself, Grace; where was mother this morning? he said to Grace.
"Then who is it? Everything is even ready, he said again.
"Call Panji here! Tirta gave orders to Albert, the chef who cooked for Mike. Albert is a special chef if Aunt Marie can't cook for Mike. So Albert had to cook because those two people's cooking was the only one that suited his palate.
Not long after, Panji came in a hurry because he was afraid of being scolded by Tirta. If you just get scolded, that's normal. The problem is, what if you get fired? Moreover, when it comes to his injured child, it is his only child.
"Yes sir"
"Check the CCTV!" he said directly.
Yes, sir," said Panji.
Panji didn't ask much; he immediately checked the CCTV. Actually,  all this time, Panji also suspected someone. But he didn't know who he should suspect.
While Panji checked the CCTV, Tirta contacted Troy.
"Hello sir"
"How?"
"I was following the car, sir. There is a possibility that he was the mastermind, on the woman's orders."
"Keep following, and then one of them will definitely be caught," said Tirta. With a growl, he gave orders to Troy as well as Keyhan, who had to finish all his affairs. His hands clenched into fists. That's right, Tirta's feelings are never wrong. Since the road was too smooth for Casya, there must be something big waiting for him. Finally, the old Tirta returns, a Tirta who hasn't met Casya and has Mike. Savage woman!! His mind screamed curses. In the past, he thought the woman was sincere; she helped him. Apparently, this was the response after trapping Tirta and falling into the abyss of sin.
The ringing of Tirta's device interrupted everything. Tirta saw the caller's caller ID and immediately told whoever was in Mike's room to come out. Casya. 
"Hello," said Tirta.
"Are you alright?" asked the woman from across there.
Tirtha was silent for a moment. Somehow, Casya knew she was not feeling well. Does Tirta also have to tell Casya now who he is? Then, their past?
Okay, darling, how are you?" he asked, not intending to tease Casya. He just loves the call now.
"Ah, thank goodness. I was worried—what's wrong with you? I just don't feel good. Honestly. 
"What is it? Tirta asked
"I don't know Ta; I feel like you're just having a problem. Is it just my feeling, or am I being too paranoid? Casya asked more of herself.
Relax; you don't have to worry, okay? He said it calmly. Tirta didn't see Casya nod, but he believed Casya would also follow his advice.
Daddy," Mike said quietly.
"Mike?" Casya asked.
"Yeah, he's not feeling well. Tirta said. 
"Why?" For some reason, Cas also made her worry. Casya feels a strong bond between herself and Mike.
"Hey, I'll explain tomorrow. You just want to talk to me about that? Tirta asked, and for some reason Tirta felt that Casya wanted to talk more.
"Mommy?" Mike called.
"Mike, you can't talk much yet. Said Tirta. 
"But dad-"
"Let me talk to him, Casya asked.
"You're serious?"
"Yes, give me your cell phone; I'll talk to him." For some reason, Tirta was a little relieved. In fact, Mike wanted to talk to Casya.
"Here," Tirta said, giving his gadget to Casya.
"Mommy?" Mike immediately called him that.
Casya doesn't know how she feels right now—is she happy or sad?
"Ah, yes. Is this Mike?" asked Casya.
Yes, mom, when will you meet Mike? Mommy, don't you miss Mike?"
Casya was silent for a long time. That sweet voice called her mommy, even though she herself had never been pregnant or given birth. Then, how does the mother feel when she sees that her child has grown so well without her by her side?
"Mike, want to meet mommy?" she asked, Casya remembering how she also had to separate from her father and mother, because of the divorce. He had to choose to live with his grandmother and grandfather, because his father had an affair. Ah, everything is recorded clearly in his memory. He has to live with complete parents. That's why she really wants to be Mike's mother. 
"Mommy, I miss you," said Mike without knowing that Casya was already holding back tears on the other side. 
"Mike, I've talked. Later, mommy is busy, she can't talk to you all the time. Tomorrow, okay? You should rest too." Tirta ordered. 
"But da–"
"No buts, again tomorrow. OK?" Tirta immediately asked for the device from Mike's hand. Mike, who saw it, gave it to him reluctantly. But he also didn't want to make his father angry. He really loves his daddy.
"Mike, again tomorrow. Mommy will come for Mike," said Casya sincerely. And Mike heard that, "hooray" he shouted immediately. Casya could feel the child's smile. Ah, how old is he? Four years? Five years? If I'm not mistaken, soon he has to kindergarten. All this time, Mike was only at home, even Tirta's house, which he said was on the outskirts, because he didn't want anyone to know about Mike. 
"Cas, tomorrow again huh? He needs to rest, if you keep responding, he won't sleep." Tirta grumbled. For a moment Tirta was happy, because Casya accepted Mike. But, there was also jealousy in his heart. In fact, Mike had never met Casya, but he was able to attract her. Then, him? Having been in a relationship with this woman for several months, there has been no official statement that Casya has fallen in love with him. Casya only feels comfortable, and she accepts Mike also accepts her life. But, there is no word of love, apart from falling in love and loving Tirta. Ah, why is he like an abegeh child, he thought. He was never like this, and never demanded an answer, because he was too lazy to be sued. But, I don't know, with Casya she actually wants more than everything. 
"Okay, send my loving regards to Mike, okay? Bye." Casya ended the call. And Tirta stared at his device for a moment because it had become a black screen. Casya had ended their conversation. Tirta also didn't expect that his inner bond with Casya was stronger than usual. She should have told him about Mike a long time ago; why now? But, in the past, Casya didn't even glance at other men, she thought to herself.