The morning sun streamed through David's penthouse, illuminating the spacious living room. Elara stood by the floor-to-ceiling windows, watching the city come to life below. This peace felt truly precious after months of turmoil.
David approached from behind, wrapping his arms around her waist. "I was thinking," he whispered into her hair, "we should take a vacation. Just the two of us. Somewhere far from all this."
Elara leaned back against David. "A vacation for two? But—"
"Dad! Mom!"
An excited little voice interrupted their conversation. Alisha, with her hair still messy and still in her pajamas, ran into the living room.
"I heard the word vacation!" Alisha's eyes sparkled. "Where are we going? I want to go to the beach! Can I bring Sofia doll? And—"
David lifted Alisha, hugging them both. "Of course we'll bring Sofia doll," he said while kissing Alisha's cheek.
Elara smiled at David over their daughter's shoulder. "It seems our couple's vacation has to be postponed."
"No," David gently objected. "We'll still go on vacation, but as a family. Two, three—what matters is being together."
Alisha hugged David's neck tighter. "Yay! Best daddy ever!"
Meanwhile, across town, Kael was leading a meeting at the Bimo Foundation. "We will expand the scholarship program for children from broken homes," he said firmly. "They're the ones who need the most support."
A staff member asked, "Is this related to... your personal experience, Mr. Kael?"
Kael nodded. "My divorce from Clara taught me that children suffer the most. But it's not the end of everything."
After the meeting, Clara waited for him in the lobby. Since their divorce, their relationship had actually improved—free from the burden of their broken marriage.
"Bimo's birthday is next week," Clara said. "He wants to celebrate with both of us."
"Of course," Kael replied. "I've already prepared the gift he wanted."
Clara smiled slightly. "You're still a good father to him, Kael."
"That's my duty," Kael responded. "Our marital status doesn't change my responsibility as a father."
They chatted briefly about Bimo's birthday plans before Clara left. Kael then received a call from David.
"The ice cream factory has officially become a social enterprise," David reported. "As I promised, all profits go to children's foundations."
"We're ready to manage the distribution," Kael answered. "And... thank you."
That afternoon, Kael picked up Bimo from school. His son immediately hugged him tightly.
"Dad, I missed you," Bimo said.
"I missed you too," Kael stroked Bimo's head. "But Dad will always be here for you, even though we don't live in the same house anymore."
They walked side by side, Bimo's small hand holding Kael's. "Dad, my friends said if parents get divorced, it means they don't love each other anymore. Is that true?"
Kael stopped and crouched down. "Not love each other? Your mom and I still love you more than anything. Sometimes adults choose different paths, but our love for you never decreases."
Bimo smiled in relief. "Then I'm still the luckiest kid."
Elsewhere, David, Elara, and Alisha were choosing vacation destinations together. Alisha enthusiastically showed beach brochures while continuously hugging her Sofia doll.
"We're going to create beautiful memories as a family," David whispered to Elara.
Elara looked at her husband and daughter with shining eyes. "This is what I've always wanted. A complete and happy family."
They finally decided to vacation in Bali. Alisha was so happy she did a little dance in the living room.
When night fell, Kael was putting Bimo to bed with a story. In his new apartment, he was learning to become the best version of himself—as a father, as a professional, and as a person who continues to grow.
He opened a photo album on his laptop, looking at his wedding photo with Clara. Sad, yes, but not the end. Instead, it was the beginning of a new chapter where they could become better parents for Bimo.
Kael closed his laptop with a small smile. Life doesn't always go according to plan, but sometimes it takes us exactly where we're meant to be.