DEVIL SNARES
CHAPTER 59

A man stared intently at Ningsih's desk. The man who drank coffee was watching every laugh and speech of the attractive woman.

"Ningsih ... when will you accept me?"

DEG! Ningsih heard the man's inner self. He looked at the man who had been watching him. Their eyes met for a few seconds and Ningsih immediately threw away her face.

"When do you eat, Auntie take you to Monas or Dufan?" ningsih said as she stood up from her seat.

"What's the rush, Auntie? Still full," protested Santi.

Joko looked at Ningsih and understood there was anxiety from the look in her eyes. Joko immediately stood up and went to the parking lot to pick up the car

"Udah let's follow Aunty aja's words," Reno persuaded her brother.

Santi could not argue. They leave MCD immediately.

"Who was that guy that scared Auntie?" ask Reno spontaneously.

"Huh? Oh, that's nobody. Aunty's not scared, just uncomfortable."

"He's bothering Auntie? Let Reno beat it up then" said Reno, provoked by emotion.

"What the hell are you wearing emotions all. Said Aunt Ningsih first!" santi interrupted Reno's words.

"Patience.patience... That guy was just a freak. One of the clients who invested in Auntie's place. But she either likes it or how, so often send flowers and gifts to the office. Calm down, no why," explained Ningsih dampened his nephew's emotions.

"Two jackbirds like that have a crush on Auntie? Ah, much cooler Reno right!" exclaim Reno with high confidence.

"He he he.... Yes, Reno is cool and handsome. But the old bangka has a big influence in Jakarta. Brams his name," said Ningsih.

Hearing the name, Joko was shocked and suddenly braked the car. The squeaking sound of car tires and brake pads sounded loud making Ningsih, Reno and Santi surprised.

"Why Joko?" ask Ningsih.

"Sorry, Mom. It seemed like I saw a cat crossing over," Joko denied.

"Oh, you be careful."

Joko clearly did not tell the truth. He's surprised Brams' name is called his boss. Brams is the same name as Sita's father, Aunt Silvi's husband. Joko is afraid if caught alive. Although Joko's appearance and face are a little different now. When in the ICU first, several operations through it. Joko's forehead and lips were torn because of the blow of the raw bogem of Brams' men.

"Damn! Fortunately, the man did not see me or recognize me. It could get gloomy if he knew I was alive" Joko said.

Ningsih immediately looked at the restless Joko. Clearly Ningsih heard his heart.

"You know that guy, Jok?" ask Ningsih slowly.

"Oh, emm.no boss, uh, ma'am. I don't know" elak Joko.

Ningsih grew suspicious of Joko's behavior. Perhaps the man who once wanted to kill Joko was Brams who was chasing after Ningsih.

****

After a day of walking, in the afternoon they arrived at Ningsih's house. Mak Sri and Wahyu welcomed their arrival.

"Joko, you can go home. Sorry for last night for you to stay here," said Ningsih while giving two plastic bags he had bought at the mall, containing souvenirs.

"Thank you, Mom." Joko leaves, goes home on a motorcycle.

"Tante, what was last night with him?" search Reno.

"Eh, Reno don't think about it. He's Aunt's driver. Last night he drove Aunt and Wahyu to the mall until late. Because the next morning pick you up, Auntie told him to stay in the guest room. Got it? Don't think of the yes" Ningsih explained to her nephew who now looks more attractive but is still slightly the same nature, jealous.

"Oh yeah. Reno believe," he said.

Santi carried the Revelation while observing his aunt and sister. I don't want past events to repeat themselves. Reno, who knows her brother, then keep her distance from Ningsih.

Revelation descends from Santi's sling and runs to his mother. Mak Sri who has prepared two guest rooms brought Reno and Santi luggage to the room.

"Reno," call Santi.

"Yes?"

"Yes, yes, it was a promise from last year before coming here" Reno replied casually.

They also rest in the guest room. Ningsih played with her son. He bought some new toys for his seven-year-old son.

"Well, good-natured, Ma. Thank you, Mama. Revelation dear Mama," said his son while hugging the body of the mother.

A sense of calm and pleasure perched in Ningsih's heart and mind. How happy she is to meet all the needs of her child. No more financial worries. No more fear or confusion about what to eat tomorrow. All is much different from the life of Ningsih with Agus long ago. That is what always makes Ningsih grateful with Bima, even in error.

****

At night, Ningsih was still in bed playing her cell phone. He replied to a message from Lee.

[Today's busy, huh?]

Lee asked Ningsih to open a conversation via Whatsapp.

[Yes, Lee. Sorry just reply.]

[Tomorrow is there time?]

[Hmm... Why is it?]

[I want to take you to Meikarta.]

[For what, Lee?]

[I bought an executive apartment there. I want to give it to you as proof of seriousness. Please accept. Tomorrow we have a signature.]

[You mean? You gonna bribe me or buy me? So arrogant!]

Instantly Ningsih was upset with Lee's behavior that showed off wealth. Lee's face is handsome, but Ningsih does not like arrogant people. Usually, arrogance is the beginning of destruction.

[Sorry if you don't like it. I was confused to give you a gift. You are a mature, successful and independent woman. There's no way I'm giving you a bucket of flowers or a box of chocolates like a schoolboy. Surely you will laugh at me. No offense to this gift. You are a special woman who deserves a special gift.]

Obviously Lee, hope Ningsih is not angry or misunderstood. The price of apartments in Meikarta is very expensive especially Executive type with VIP facilities. Lee wants the best for the woman who managed to steal his heart from first sight.

Ningsih was silent for a moment reading Lee's message. There's a point too. It is impossible for adults to give romantic things old tetali like Brams Si Tua Bangka did not know himself. Ningsih laughed too. Lee is a very realistic person.

[Ok, okay. Just pick me up tomorrow. I received your interesting gift. But don't expect too much first!]

[Riap Ratuku. Everything for you. Good nights.]

Lee ended the message. He is very happy there is an open way for him to know Ningsih, even though it must be paid with a fantastic nominal. All Lee did for the sake of being able to approach the beautiful and independent woman.

Ningsih put down her dress. He closed his eyes and slept. Bima's not coming tonight.

While asleep, Ningsih dreams of meeting Ratih. In his dream, Ratih just lowered his head and cried. Just as Ningsih was about to approach her, she disappeared.

The dream was not the first time Ningsih had experienced. Several times the dream came and made Ningsih wonder. When I asked Bima there was no answer. I don't know why Ratih came in his dream.

****

In the morning, Lee prepared everything he had planned. The apartment he bought in the name of Ningsih has been decorated to make Ningsih impressed. Lee prepared a diamond ring and wanted to invite Ningsih to know each other and vacation in his country, Singapore.

Lee thought too far and hoped everything would go his way. Otherwise, he already had some backup plans to get Ningsih's heart. As with any business, there is always the next backup.

Lee rushes his car to Ningsih's house. She wears neat, formal clothes for a date count.

[I'm already on my way. Preparing, yes.]

Lee's message was sent. Ningsih was also getting ready. Although there was his nephew, Ningsih had already agreed to Lee's invitation.

"Santi, Reno, I'm sorry Auntie there's a moment. You guys play with Revelation, yeah. If you want to go anywhere let Joko deliver. Aunty go first, yes." said the lady in a hurry.

"Ok, Auntie.." replied Santi. Reno just silently looked at Ningsih leaving.

Reno tried to hold back all the feelings she harbored these four years. The longing for Ningsih was already treated by looking at him alone. But that love, has not found a reply.

Seriate....