99 Love for You
99CU(S2): Runaway (again)

"Please choose, which one will you save? You can only choose one of them"

The voice of the President continued to echo in Cecilia's ears. What am I supposed to do? Ask in the heart. Her tears are already shed. But always with a swift hand in his pocket.

"Why did you do this?" cecil asked with a trembling voice.

"I didn't do anything. You're gonna choose a destiny for them."

Cecil closed his eyes. Seeking answers to what he will do. They are the ones he loves. There's no way he's hurting them all.

The shadow of bad events that would befall them if Cecil chose one of them, made him decide not to hurt them. It is better that he leave.

"alright, Sir. I'm going to go. From the life of Rangga and everything. But you have to promise, won't do anything to them. And this money, I won't take it either."

The president crossed both hands. "Umm, so that's your decision? You also have to keep your promise. Or you'll see the three of them suffer. Hendi, what time is my flight?"

"It's still about an hour away, sir."

"alright. Just get here for our meeting, Cecil. Thank you for being so wise."

Mr. President left Cecil who was still sitting lethargic with tears.

Hendi. "I'm sorry. Because it has to be this way."

Cecil looked at Hendi with a look of hate.

"Don't look at me like Cecil. From the beginning you should know, if Mr. President will never approve of your relationship with Rangga. You need to be self-conscious Cecilia. Again I'm sorry. Good bye Cecilia."

Hendipun left Cecil. Cecil's cry grew louder after he was alone helplessly. He squeezed out the photo sheet he had in his hand. I want to feel screaming. But he can't afford. He could only rely on what happened to him.

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"How's it?" ask Romi to Ismail.

"What is how? The interrogation is over. The investigation's been repeated, and there's no evidence other than he's the killer." Ismail rubbed his forehead.

"But he insists he's not the killer. Looks like he's honest."

"Well how else? The case will be heard soon. If it's true that he's not the killer, hopefully the prosecution can find new evidence. The victim's family did not approve the autopsy. It's gonna be very hard to prove the truth of the suspect's testimony."

"Umm, he said many times that the victim had died before he had strangled her neck. How did he know that?"

"How long have you been a cop? You're still confused. Do I need to strangle your neck, huh?"

"What's? You've been so emotional lately, man. Relax a little."

"Ayeah, by the way who's the prosecutor for this case?"

"Ah right, prosecutor. You know who? The beauty and the jutek, prosecutor Reisha."

"May he find the truth. He's notoriously honest in his duties."

"She was very fierce, but very beautiful. And he seems to like you." Romi teases Ismail.

"Like me? Just be right. I wouldn't fit in with a dictatorial woman like her."

"Ah right too. You don't fit in with him. And he's not your type. Your type is a sweet woman who likes to spoil you. Yeah, right?"

"What do you mean?"

"God! I forgot to. There's a sweet guy waiting for you in the cafeteria."

"Huh? Who?"

"Si Cecilia's. He's lookingforyou. Looks like he's sad or something."

"Why didn't you say that?!"

Without a second thought Ismail immediately ran towards the canteen. Romi who saw it could only shake his head.

"Say me first thank you! You bucin!"

...***...

- Canteen

Ishmael approached Cecilia who was sitting alone. Accompanied by one glass of iced tea which he did not seem to gulp in the least.

"Cil .. You're looking for me? I'm sorry, I was on an interrogation case."

Cecilia flinching. He also did not answer Ishmael's question.

"Cyl? You okay?" Ismail noticed something was wrong with Cecilia.

With eyes slightly puffy from crying, Cecil looked at Ismail.

"Ismail, let's get out of here!"

"Did? Go where?"

"Where only. Take me anywhere you want."

"Eh? But, Cil ... I didn't bring a car today. Are you ... ?"

"Motorcycle? Doesn't matter. Let's go!"

Without asking any more questions, Ismail picked up his motorcycle parked in the back yard of the police station. Then give the helmet to Cecilia. Then drove his motorbike out of the office without caring for Romi who called him from afar.

Throughout the journey Cecilia simply fell silent. Ismail did not dare to ask first. Something obviously happened to him. But Ismail does not know for sure what it is. He'll wait until Cecil tells him himself.

"Beach? You brought me here?" ask Cecil like he doesn't like it.

"You don't like it? Or do we just go somewhere else?"

"No. Just here. I like the beach. Because I have so many memories. We'll just stay here."

They sat next to the sea. It's getting dark. But Cecilia remained silent. And suddenly he leaned his head against Ishmael's shoulder.

"I can lean, right?"

"Can. Not that you've done. Why just ask?"

"So, you're such a bitch!"

"What's wrong? Why did you suddenly come to my office?"

"Ismail, can I ask for help?"

"Solicit what please?"

"Please take care of my mother."

"What??!"

"No need to be surprised. I just ... gotta go."

"Go? Go where?"

"Go to save the people I love."

"Little? What are you saying?"

"I must go, Ishmael. For the good of all."

"It must be because of Rangga, right?"

"The people are innocent. I'm the one who's wrong. Ismail, you're the only one I trust. So, help me. I beg!!!"

"Huuuffftttt, okay. Where are you going then?"

"That's ... Secret ..."

...***...

The next day, early in the morning Cecilia asked Ismail to drive her to the airport without being noticed by her mother. Before leaving Cecilia looked at her mother's face who was still asleep.

"Mother .. forgive me. I can't be a good boy for you. Every time I just give you trouble. After today, I have to live well, there is Ishmael by my side. He loves mom. He'll take care of Mom. Good bye mother. I don't know when we'll meet again."

Cecil could not hold back his tears. He was crying in silence. All the way to the airport, he was silent.

Ismail did not dare to ask anything. But his mind is so turbulent. Until finally he could not stand this silence anymore.

"You sure you're gonna do this, Cil?" ask Ismail while sitting in the waiting seat of the airport.

"Yes. You don't worry. I'm not leaving forever. Someday I will come back here. You're the first person I'm gonna call. Believe me!"

"............." Ismail fell silent.

"I believe you, Ishmael. So you have to trust me too. Umm, looks like my flight is in a minute. We have to split up here. Please take care of my mother. Make sure she doesn't lose her son. He loves you very much." Cecilia approached and hugged Ishmael.

"Alright, Cil. You don't worry. I will take good care of my mother. You yourself must live well, too."

"He'em. Thank you very much Ismail. I'm lucky to have a friend like you. I'm going first. See you again in the future."

Ismail just stared at Cecilia who was moving further and further away from him. Her heart ached to see Cecilia leave. Even so, he had to respect Cecilia's decision. He has promised.

"I won't let my loved ones get hurt. I'd better get hurt. Let time heal my wounds. By moving away from everything, I can definitely forget all the memories slowly. Maybe one day I will regret my decision. But when that happens, hopefully things will get better. Everything is happier.

Rangga .. I'm sorry, I can't be by your side. I am ... not brave enough to sacrifice the hearts of others so that I can be happy. May you be happy even without me by your side. Again I'm sorry."

...***...

"Sir Rangga!!! Rangga sir!!!"

"Hana!! Why are you yelling?"

"Mas Danny, where's Mr Rangga?"

"Pak Rangga is meeting with a client. What's up?"

"There's something I have to tell Mr. Rangga."

"Should now?? Is it that important?"

"Yes, Mas. It's about Miss Cecil!!"

"Mom Cecil? What's wrong with her?"

Hana handed a piece of paper to Danny.

"A letter of resignation? What does this mean, Han? Miss Cecil resigned from AJ Foods?"

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