Pellucid
Chapter 49 - Where is my Grandchild ?

The warm embrace was released after a pair of Father and child had conveyed whispers of love and taste entrenched in each other's hearts. The host also approached.

"Sorry before, dear Mr. Comjen. May I ask your daughter a little?" ask the female host politely.

"Please. The one more entitled to answer willingly or not it is Bening, my daughter. Not me," replied Papa Bening with full authority and straightforward.

"Thank you, sir."

Papa Bening also replied with a nod, a sign to encourage.

"Ananda Bening, may the short story share the experience of the sister. Of course, the general public is very aware of the news of the EC Airlines crash that is so electrifying the aviation world as well as a deep sorrow. Especially when your biological father sows flowers in the closing time of the search for victims. Even when I saw the show live on television, I cried too. I personally do not know the families of the victims. How did you survive the tragedy?" ask the host excitedly because he was wracked with curiosity.

One of the performers also gave a microphone to Bening. A sigh slid and Bening's hand clasped tightly onto the microphone.

"At that time, I did leave the house without saying goodbye to Papa. Because I'm upset. I didn't want to go to medical school but Papa wanted me to be a doctor. While my ideals want to be like Papa who is a jurist. Although I don't like being a policewoman, hehe..."

"I intend to go on vacation to calm my mind. At once test whether Papa will miss me or not if far from him. I did boarding and just a few steps into the plane. However, my heart suddenly longed for my late grandfather and grandmother who were buried in this city. Finally I rushed out of the crowd of passengers who were indeed quite booming that day. While traveling from Jakarta to Yogyakarta, my sling bag was stolen by people. Automated mobile phones and wallets containing cash disappear all. But for documents and clothes are still safe in the suitcase. I decided to stay in Yogyakarta until Papa found me some time ago. Hehe.. sorry Yes, Pah. Bening dear to Papa," said Bening while laughing.

Bening was forced to lie and try to explain clearly the right reason so that the credibility of his Papa is still maintained. But in the strand of Bening's word was partly the honesty of his heart.

He also wants to know if the Papa will miss him when he is far away. Or it will still be indifferent as if Bening had not considered his presence during this time in his life.

It turns out that the negative presumption disappeared instantly from the mind of a Bening. His father loved and loved him very much. It's just that all this time his father was still shackled by disappointment and deep sadness for the departure of his mother.

Even the Bening is very understanding. Life events and experiences that have been passed through, making him more mature and think wisely in looking at things from a different point of view.

Cheers and cries still enveloped the atmosphere of the main hall of the Faculty of Law, UGM.

"remarkable. Really we do not think that Bening who had been thought by the closest people had died, was still alive and in good health. I am interested to ask a little to Mr. Komjen Pol Prasetyo Pambudi. Can you, sir?" ask the smiling host politely.

"Could only. Go ahead, Mrs Anggi."

"Well, Mr. Komjen we can also know my name. Hehe.." licked Anggi, the host.

"Yes knows. It was whispered Mas handsome in the back," great-grandson Papa Bening while laughing.

Automatic small talk that is quite funny attracts the interest of the audience. Both those who watch directly or through social media on the internet. Because this event was broadcast live on the social media accounts of the Bening campus law faculty.

Thousands of messages and comments flooded the social media accounts of the law faculty, UGM. Many who say the novelty and happiness and congratulations on the three champions, especially the figure of Bening and his father.

Papa Bening rarely smiled at others. Impressed cold and firm. It even looks scary.

But this afternoon the atmosphere was so warm and melting. So that the students also laughed to see Papa Bening's behavior with the female host on stage.

"What do you think about the decision of Bening who did not go to medical school in the end? Though the desire of the Father, Bening became a doctor. Are you disappointed or what?" ask Anggi.

"Initially quite surprised, that's for sure. Disappointed at first it was. And I'm not a hypocrite for that. Because it is my wish, I really hope Bening becomes a doctor. I try to respect my daughter's decision. As Dad, I believe Bening has taken this step with very mature thinking. And this is certainly the choice of his heart and his ideals."

"I admit to being wrong. As a parent, I put too much will on my child. Maybe this can be an important lesson for parents out there so as not to experience things like I experienced. That every child has the right to make his life choices both about education, work and prospective life partners. We as parents are enough to give advice and direct without coercion. Hopefully helpfully. Thank you," said Komjen Pol Prasetyo Pambudi straightforwardly and firmly.

A standing ovation immediately enlivened the closing ceremony. They were all so amazed by Papa Bening's words that were so touching in the hearts of all parties.

Finally, the third champion was called to go on stage. Then Papa Bening handed over all the prizes and scholarships received by the three champions. Then they all took pictures together on stage.

The show was closed well and perfectly by Anggi, as the host.

Ospek is over.

Papa Bening asked permission to speak to his daughter. Even Bening who understood the situation, finally asked his boss for permission via phone that today he did not enter work.

His boss doesn't matter because he's free today. So he can help to keep his own shop until it closes with other employees. Even breathing is relieved.

At four o'clock in the afternoon, the three rushed to the car leaving the campus area.

Riko was sitting in the front seat next to the driver. While behind him, Bening sat next to the Papa. The luxury black sedan car drove through the city of Yogyakarta.

Dusk began to appear behind the glass of a car that was solid black and impermeable from the outside.

Papa Bening hugged his daughter who was leaning against his chest. His other hand was tightly grasping Bening's hand.

"Where's Papa's grandson, baby? Is he sleeping at home? If you go to college, who's keeping him?" asked Papa Bening smiling sumringah impatiently wanted to meet the grandson.

Degs...

Of course the question was thrown from Papa Bening's lips when he saw his daughter's stomach was no longer distended. Which means, according to his calculations, his grandson was born.

Upon hearing that, Bening immediately let go of his Papa's embrace and sat up straight while turning his face towards the car glass.

He stared at the already visible twilight and will dim for a moment again along with the sun sinking. Suddenly the longing of his heart for the late baby is raging in it.

Silence enveloped the atmosphere in the moving car. Sendu also suddenly came ambushing the tribe.

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