Forced to Be Stepmom
Radit Conversations With Ardhan And Lathan

Radit and Lathan were still shocked to hear what Ardhan said. Then Radit was reminded of the recent IT competition.

"That means ... there is a possibility that the one who won the hacker competition ... you?"

Radit asked with a serious look.

Degh's...

Ardhan was so shocked by the question from Radit that both his eyeballs almost jumped out.

"That's impossible. H-how could I possibly enter such a badar competition, hahaha".

Ardhan replied nervously until he unconsciously stammered as he spoke. Even the laughter he showed felt very awkward and stiff.

"Serious call? Did you enter the IT competition a few days ago?".

Radit asked again in a cold and intimidating manner.

"Haaah . I did it. This is my first time in this competition. I just want to test the extent to which my abilities have progressed. I didn't know that in the end I would win it".

Ardhan who was already feeling cornered, finally told the truth to the father. Making Radit silent for a moment, the hotel room was so quiet, only the sound of television was heard loud there.

Ardhan who had lowered his head from fear, now slightly glanced at his father and brother.

Why are they both silent? Are they angry? What punishment will I receive this time? Run around the yard or go up and down the stairs dozens of times? Or maybe ... I should eat vegetables for 1 full month and not be able to eat meat? Bizarrely. Why did the two of them still not react? Does that mean ... They're both so mad at me? Die me!

Ardhan's thoughts were clouded by any punishment he might receive from the anger of his father and brother, but Radit and Lathan said nothing afterwards. They just kept quiet and let Ardhan stay in his standing position.

"Papi ... Is Papi angry with me?".

Finally Ardhan asked though hesitantly.

"How do you think? Should Papi be mad at you or not?".

Radit did not give Ardhan a direct answer. He asked in a cold and indifferent manner. His legs crossed with arms folded over his chest and body leaning against the sofa made him look authoritative. But the look in his eyes, and the thin smile and tone of speech made Radit look soft and warm. There was no intimidating aura that he showed to Lathan as well as Ardhan, but instead it made Ardhan feel guilty towards the father. He also lowered his head again with a face full of regret.

"I'm sorry, Pih. I know I was wrong for making a mess. I didn't tell Papi the truth about the competition either. I didn't mean to hide everything from Papi. It's just. .. I'm afraid that Papi doesn't agree that I'm studying computers like Lathan's"

Radit frowned hearing the son's explanation.

"wait. What do you mean, Papi wouldn't agree? Did Papi ever ban you Than?".

Radit asked with a confused face. He also confirmed Ardhan's statement to Lathan.

"No. Papi never forbade me from learning anything"

Lathan also refuted with a confused face because of the words of his sister.

"Papi's evidence forbids brother from revealing his abilities. Doesn't that mean Papi doesn't want you to study computers?".

Ardhan finally said his understanding.

Radit and Lathan looked at each other with smiles.

"Heah ... So because of that? Look, Papi forbade Lathan from revealing her abilities not because Papi didn't like her, but because Papi wanted to protect Lathan's brother. If outsiders knew your abilities, they could have made some kind of news about you. Many people will also be very interested in the abilities you have. Papi therefore asks Brother Lathan to hide his ability and make it your weapon to protect yourself"

Radit explains to Ardhan why he forbade Lathan from revealing his abilities. He looks very soft and warm.

"So, Papi's not upset that I'm still learning more about computers?"

Ardhan kept asking the father to be sure, albeit hesitantly.

"Why should Papi be angry? Precisely Papi feels proud that these two Papi children have a great ability to hack computers. That means you can handle each of your own problems without Papi's help".

Radit spoke softly to Ardhan with a sweet smile on his lips.

Ardhan again asked with enthusiasm and a cheerful smile to make sure Radit did not ban him.

"Yes, you can keep doing it. But, just like your brother, you must keep this ability of yours a secret from others. It could put your life at risk if someone else knew about your abilities. Like this thing. Your principal will probably figure out a way to keep your mouth shut and eliminate evidence so they don't get caught, so you'll have to be even more careful"

Radit spoke in a calm manner while staring at Ardhan and Lathan's faces in turn.

"Good, Pih. I-i understand. I'll be more careful and I'll look for other ways to make those seniors no longer bother me"

Ardhan responded calmly accompanied by a head nod simultaneously.

"They use the power of the school to oppress you, why don't you do the same to them? You can use Papi's name as a shield to protect you"

Radit squinted with a faint smile as he spoke.

"I don't want to use that and make everyone try to curry favor with me, but if there's no other choice, I'll definitely use Papi's name as my flagship weapon later"

Ardhan smiled indifferently to answer the father's question.

"good. Papi's happy if that's what you think. Ardhan, Lathan, listen to Papi. This Papi is your own father. It doesn't matter if you want to use power as your weapon, because that's the truth. If you want, you can bring everyone in this country to your knees, but you also have to remember the consequences. When many people know who you are, there will be many insects flying around you to seek personal gain. It will make it difficult for you to find someone who is sincerely friends with you. So Papi hope you can play beautiful and also fast if you want to get rid of pebbles in your path. That way the problem will be quickly resolved and your safety can also be guaranteed. Do you understand?"

"Understand, Pih"

Radit spoke with a gentle smile and warm eyes on his two sons who were responded to with unisoned answers from Ardhan and Lathan.

"But I have something to ask you"

"What's that?"

"Does Papi have any cooperation with the company Surya Diningrat?"

Radit's forehead wrinkled upon hearing Lathan's question.

"Why are you asking me about Papi's business?" asked Radit who was astonished at Lathan

"It's not so, Pih. It's just that Surya Diningrat's daughter invited me to her party using the name Papi. He said if I refused then Papi's cooperation and his father's company would be void"

Lathan told the father carefully. He asked because he did not find the contract of cooperation with Surya Diningrat.

"Since when have you been afraid of such cheap threats? Are you sure that Papi will suffer a loss just by losing one contract with another company?"

Radit asked Lathan with a sneering smile and both eyebrows were raised together.

Lathan smiled in response to Radit's words.

"I understand Pih"

"You always know that Papi never forbids you from doing anything, but you also have to remember that there are limits and consequences to what you have done. That way you must try to take responsibility for your own actions"

Ardhan and Lathan nodded their heads together in response to Radit's words.

"Because this matter is over, so let's go home".

Radit took his two sons home as he moved from his seat.

"No, Pih. If I go home and mommy sees my bruised cheek, then mommy will definitely make a fuss and make me like a prisoner who must always be watched not to run away, so let me and brother stay here huh Pih? Just one day"

Ardhan immediately replied quickly and pleaded Radit while lifting 1 index finger.

Radit smiled looking at Ardhan's expression

"alright. Only 1 day. If you don't come back after school tomorrow, then Papi will always be watching you both"

"Good Pih. Thank you very much, Pih"