13. Chaos

Padmasari who saw Andika's strange behavior could only look at him in surprise. She couldn't move at all when she saw her son having a tantrum like this. So far only Minah can control it, but Minah is on leave because she is getting married. It's been a week since Minah returned to her hometown, her father was seriously ill and she was forced to marry a young man chosen by her father who had been taking care of her father when he was sick. while Minah's heart is only fixated on Amurwa. But what can I say, the rice has turned into porridge and Minah can only obey the wishes of the people who have raised her all this time.

"What are you doing, honey?" Padmasari tried to approach Andika who was still covering his body with a blanket. Andika, who received his mother's touch, remained silent while waving his hand, shooing Padmasari away from taking care of her interests. Padmasari who knew how Andika's attitude finally gave up. She didn't want to disturb Andika's privacy at all, but seeing her son in a slumped condition, Padmasari was really touched.

"Honey, what happened to you? Don't torture me like this. Answer my question, please, son. I love you with all my heart, don't you know?" Andika opened his face slightly and began to look at Padmasari who was sitting in front of him. He was very sorry for the woman who had given birth to him but he did not want her to be hurt.

"I'm sorry, Mommy. I really can not accept Papa who always hurt me all this time. He-he's out of the room right now, but I'm pretty sure that papa won't mind me running away from him." "Then?"

"Mom, I wanted to meet Uncle downstairs, but on the stairs I saw Papa approaching. I was scared and ran. Papa is really scary, Mom. Sorry, I really don't want to make his anger rise like before." Padmasari nodded. She knew exactly how it felt to be neglected. If other people ignore it, maybe Padmasari will understand. Right now it is his own family that ignores him. People who should nurture and protect, give love and pay attention to the interests of the family. Not only giving wealth and money and a gold cage but neglecting to build his family.

"Don't you miss me at all?" Andika and Padmasari, who were still supporting each other, were stunned to see Mr. Kusuma's presence in the room. They looked at each other, then shook their heads together. Seeing the both shaking their heads, Mr. Kusuma glared. He almost slammed the door because he felt rejected by two of his family.

"Alright then. That means I have to punish the people you love. Bryan"

"Yes sir."

"Fire Minah right now. Don't give her permission to work here and don't let any family accept her energy at any time." Padmasari and Andika looked at each other for the second time. They smiled faintly as if sneering at the stupidity of Mr. Kusuma who always didn't care about his environment. Seeing the smiles on the faces of his wife and children, Mr. Kusuma looked at Bryan, as if to ask what was wrong with them.

"Excuse me sir, Minah has returned to her hometown."

"What? Who sent her home? Why didn't anyone tell me that she was out of this house?" Bryan took a deep breath. He was actually frustrated by the words of Mr. Kusuma who seemed to blame himself for not reporting on the entry and exit of the waiter. Bryan wanted to say that he had made a report but to this day there was no response from Mr. Kusuma. Bryan wanted to protest, but he was sure, instead of regretting his mistake, Mr. Kusuma would surely blame him. "Why shut up, Brian? Does everyone in this house really think that I'm gone?' Bryan looked down. He didn't want to say a rebuttal at all because working with Mr. Kusuma had stressed him out and missed the opportunity to be with his family. He had tried to give his best, but still nothing was right in the man's eyes.

"Bryan."

"S-sorry, sir. Actually I already made a report. But to this day there has been no response from the Honorable Mr. Kusuma. Minah's father's condition was very serious and they insisted on letting Minah go home, sir. I apologize for stepping in without the Master's approval." Mr. Kusuma looked at Bryan then looked at Padmasari and Andika who were still hugging each other, strengthening each other as if he was a terrible monster that could destroy them if they didn't hug.

"What are you guys doing? You want to drive me crazy seeing your attitude towards me all this time?"

"Which attitude is driving His Majesty Mr Kusuma mad? I felt I had given more attention to my husband, but what I received was beyond my expectations. I was ignored and totally ignored. What can I do? Who I am I forgot too."

Slap

A slap landed on Padmasari's face. Andika squealed and tried to stroke her mama's face, blushing. Andika looked at his father's face trying to defend his mother but he immediately lowered his head. He knew there would be no use fighting Mister Kusuma. He had already felt his father's tantrum and he didn't want to repeat it at all.

"You even always use those clean hands of yours to slap me, sir. What did I do wrong all this time? Is it because I have become a burden in your life?" Mr. Kusuma raised his hand to try to slap Padmasari back but his hand was immediately grabbed by Bryan's strong hand.

"Let go of my hand, Bryan. I really don't like it when outsiders interfere in my family affairs." "I'm sorry, I'm an outsider, but allow me to stand up for someone who is being abused by an arrogant man like you. I will not tolerate a man who abuses women and children even if the woman is your own wife."

"You dare to fight me? Amurwa!" Mr. Kusuma's voice booming in the upper room made all the servants who were doing their job silent. They already understood what was going on with their master. Bryan immediately stood in the middle between Padmasari, Andika and Tuan Kusuma. He is willing to fortify the two weak humans and is willing to become a victim. He had not thought about any risk he would accept later. Amurwa, who was still standing in his place, waiting for Andika's presence, felt a strange air. He stepped into the main house where Mr. Kusuma and his family were fighting. His steps were steady up the stairs and approached Andika's room. He looked at everyone who was there, while studying the current situation. He didn't want to make a mistake. The heart's intention is to save the weak, lest the strong trample their pride.

"Is there anything I can help you with?" Everyone who was arguing in Andika's room looked at Amurwa who was standing proudly in front of the door. Mr. Kusuma, who felt warm air entering the room, looked down. He didn't want to risk too much because he knew that the one who came to their room at this time was Sri Rajasa.