Chapter 3 Give Permission

Hearing this, Siena suddenly stood up and said, "No way! Dad can't possibly give me nothing." She looked at Sony seriously.

"Sorry. This is indeed the will that Mr.Kev wrote before his death," answered Sony.

Flo replied, "Siena! It's normal that you don't get anything. Because you have nothing to be proud of. You don't get any achievements. That's why dad didn't give you anything."

"That's right. You've only been bothering him all this time. Look at me and Flo, we are both dad's most successful daughter. We each have our own achievements that Mom and Dad can be proud of. While you weren't there. Your achievement can only be married to a street sweeper man! HA HA." Hera burst out laughing at the end of her words. Everyone also laughed at Siena including her mother, Mrs.Kev.

"So, what do you want to get? Isn't getting permission to live in this house enough? That way I don't throw you and your husband out. Because living here is your right according to the will written by your father, Siena." Mrs.Kev joined in explaining to her youngest daughter.

From his room, Maks heard laughter in the living room. He also faintly heard his wife's name called by them. Maks was afraid something would happen, he decided to go to the living room to see his wife.

Uncle Brew saw Maks standing in the corner of the living room. "Hey Maks? Why are you standing there? Do you want to get a share of the inheritance too?"

Uncle Brew's question caught everyone's attention. Their eyes shifted to Maks who was standing. Maks stammered as everyone was now paying attention to him. He shook his head slowly.

"Your wife can't even get a share, how about you," said Aunt Brew.

"You have to be entirely naked around thishouse for a day if you want a piece of the inheritance." HA HA!" said his brother in law named Kenan. Again, everyone laughed at what Kenan said to Maks. His way of condescending Maks is always considered funny by them. Meanwhile, for Maks, it is a form of humiliation and his pride has been trampled on.

Between their laughter, Siena hurried off to enter her room. Maks immediately came to follow his wife.

"Siena, what's wrong? Why did they corner you too?" Maks asked his wife who had been sitting on the side of their bed.

Siena's tears kept falling down her cheeks. She felt very hurt to hear the words spoken by her two siblings and also her mother.

Siena immediately hugged Maks and cried in her husband's arms with satisfaction. Maks was silent as he continued to gently caress Siena's head. He could guess how hurt his wife's heart was. Because, if she cries, her heartache can't be contained anymore.

"You may tell me, Siena." Maks said it quietly.

In a slightly disjointed voice, Siena explained to her husband. "Dad did not give me any part of the inheritance. He only gave me permission to live in this house. That's what the will says."

"That's fine. Isn't that much more than enough to live here? I promise to work hard for our little family, Honey." Maks tried to calm his wife who was still crying.

"That's not the case. But, I know that they've changed the will. Dad can't have the heart to do that, Max." Siena expressed her belief.

His mouth moved again to continue her sentence. "Something's not right, Honey. I know. They're all petty and sneaky!"

Maks carried Siena into his arms again. He rubbed his wife's back repeatedly to help calm her down. "Be patient. Justice will be on our side one day. Right now, let them do as they please. Their life cycle is at the top. And we are at the bottom.

Siena started to stop crying. She believed what her husband said. She wiped his own tears. And her hands began to search for something in her bag.

Maks is waiting to see what his wife will do.

Siena handed him a piece of paper containing a person's address and cell phone number. "Your father gave this to me. He said if you need anything you can call him and come to this address."

Maks picked up a piece of paper that his wife was holding hesitantly. He saw that the address was still the same as before. Then, he crumpled the paper and threw it on the floor.

Suddenly Siena was surprised to see what her husband was doing.

"Why did you throw it away, Honey?" asked Siena in surprise.

"I promised never to see him again," said Maks with emotion.

"W-why? You have to tell me," said Siena forcing her husband to tell her what really happened.

"I was kicked out of his house and not considered his son anymore. Before I met you," replied Maks. He looked straight ahead. Remembering everything that happened 5 years ago.

"At that time, my mother had just died. I was very frustrated. Then, I plunged into the world of promiscuity and had time to use drugs. My father found out. I was immediately kicked out and he said that I was not considered his son anymore."

"I left the house with nothing. I only wore clothes. I thought my father would try to find me again. However, he didn't. I had heard the news that he was married to a widow who also has one son my age " He is explaining to his wife.

"I had time to go back home and peek through the gate. I saw my father was very happy living with his new family. Seeing that, my heart hurt so much. Since then, I have lived independently without him," added Maks.

Maks is still staring ahead with a serious look. Meanwhile Siena was dumbfounded. She didn't expect her husband to have a past story like this.

"Why didn't you ever tell me?" asked Siena very carefully.

"Because I promised never to remember it again, including telling anyone," said Maks. He looked into his wife's eyes.

"Honey, don't you miss your dad? Can't you forgive him?" Siena asked Maks.

Maks was silent for a moment. He still kept his eyes on Siena.

"I feel sorry for your father. He is very old. He told me that he missed you very much. Then, his tears fell. Especially when he saw our baby. He said he looked a lot like you when you were a baby," explained Siena. She hoped her husband's heart melted when he heard this story.

Maks is still silent.

"Siena!" Flo's voice called out to him.

Realizing the call, Siena immediately rushed out of the room.

"Mother sent you to the living room. There is a guest who wants to meet you," said Flo, telling her youngest sister.

From inside the room, Maks heard. He turned to his wife. Likewise with Siena who turned to Maks.

Maks nodded his head. He gave Siena permission to meet the guest.