Don Gabriel Emerson lantern
Eps 52 - Worry
Gabriel does his job as usual, he looks very busy with a pile of work that he lives because it follows Firda to his village at that time.
When opening the laptop, there were so many emails coming in and also reports from various businesses, one of them reports of hotels and clubs owned by him.
In the midst of his busy life, Gabriel was surprised by the arrival of John who arrived. Because since appointing John as a substitute for himself in the underworld, Gabriel never again communicates with John.
"You look a lot better, sir." said John, who made Gabriel smile.
"What's up, John?" asked Gabriel without further ado.
"I need your help, sir. There was a conflict with Eduardo and I couldn't handle it alone" John said.
"You must be capable, aren't your men still very numerous? I really don't want to be involved in that anymore" Gabriel replied.
"Only you dare to confront Eduardo, sir. He took three of my ships loaded with weapons that were to be sent to Ukraine. If those guns don't make it this week, me and my men will be out"
Gabriel was silent for a moment at the thought of John's request, all this time John had always been there for his even willing to sacrifice his life for Gabriel.
"Alright" said Gabriel then who made John smile happily.
"Tonight, 7 p.m. The Black Royal"
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Firda peeked out of the house from behind the window of his room, dusk had arrived and soon the day would get darker. While there was no sign of her husband going home, Firda was worried but did not know what to do. Firda tried to think positively, maybe the husband was doing a lot of work.
Firda came out of the room and called out to the maid, one of her maids immediately rushed over to their Madam.
"Bi, what time does Gabriel usually come home from the office?" ask Firda because she does not know the habits of her husband.
"I'm not sure, ma'am" replied the waiter.
"Have you ever been up to night?" ask Firda again.
"Earlier, Madam. Sometimes the master doesn't even come home"
"Sometimes not coming home?" ask Firda wonder.
"Right, madam." replied the waiter again.
Firda went back to his room and prepared to perform the maghrib prayer, but this time something felt different for him. If he used to pray side by side with Gabriel, teach Gabriel the recitation of prayers and dhikr, but now there is no Gabriel.
Firda even tried to contact Gabriel but there was no answer.
"Where is the husband of one.." firda grumbled between worry and annoyance. Firda also performs maghrib prayers alone.
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Meanwhile, Gio follows Gabriel back to Black Royal. While Gabriel is currently meeting with John and some of their members, nicknamed Black Swan, they are preparing a plan to retake the ship that was stolen by Eduardo, black Swan's nemesis from Edwards Emerson.
"How many guards are there?" ask Gabriel.
"24-26 people, in full view. Has the ability of all types of martial arts, some even from China and has a very great kung fu ability. They call it the bamboo curtain" said John.
"It seems like it's not just about the theft of the ship, John.." said Gabriel then "It could be a trap..."
Meanwhile, Gio's phone kept ringing, initially Gio was about to reject the call But when he saw the name of Mrs Emerson listed on the screen of his smart phone, Gio quickly answered him.
"Yes, Mrs Emerson?" exclaimed Gio after answering, but Gio had not yet heard the voice of the Madam, suddenly a man took Gio's phone and turned off his phone.
"There are no cell phones at the meeting, Gio" the man said.
"But it's Don Gabriel's wife." said Gio half-whispering as Gabriel and John were talking very seriously.
"There are no exceptions, this is Don John's order" exclaimed the man, and he put Gio's phone in his pocket. Gio did not dwell and he could only worry about his young mistress.
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Firda could only stare at his cell phone, but he was just about to ask where Gio and Gabriel were but Gio turned off his phone instead.
To divert his chaotic thoughts between worry and annoyance because Gabriel had not yet returned home, Firda came out of his room and his gaze was immediately fixed on Gabriel's study.
Firda entered the unlocked workspace, Firda saw that there were so many heaps of files on Gabriel's desk. Then his gaze was distracted at a painting of a roaring lion.
"It's like Om Gabriel when he's angry." Firda muttered with a small laugh.
He walked again and now his attention was on a thick black book. On the cover of the book was a swan but it was black, and below it was written 'Black Swan'.
Intrigued by the book's unique shape, Firda opens it and the first time he sees a picture of a middle-aged man, under whose name Mayer Emerson is written. The photo looks like a photo in the 70s or it could have been before, even the appearance of the person also shows it.
"Emerson's? Isn't that Om Gabriel's last name?" mummified Firda. He opened the next sheet and saw pictures of various weapons, but Firda could not read the book because it was written in Russian.
Firda opens the origin of the next sheet and he finds Edwards Emerson's name, as well as his photograph.
"Did this book contain a biography of the Emerson family? But why are there pictures of his weapons too?" muttered Firda and he re-opened the following sheet, Firda saw a photo of Gabriel and Gabriel Emerson's name listed just below Gabriel's photo as well.
Just as Firda was about to open the following sheet again, there was the sound of a car horn from outside.
Firda immediately rushed down and wished it was Gabriel.
Even Firda was ahead of the waiter who was about to open the door.
"Let me.." said he.
Firda saw Gabriel who just got out of the car.
"Where have you been?" ask Firda between annoyance and worry.
"Work" replied Gabriel calmly "What's wrong?" ask her later.
"What did you say?" firda cried sewot even he glared at Gabriel.
"I called you a million times, you answered. I called Gio, even in matiin with Gio, I'm afraid you're why napa, afraid of another accident like that time..." firda exclaimed which made Gabriel even smiled warmly because his heart also felt warm.
After all these years he was alone, no one nagged him when he lost the news, no one waited for him to come home and no one worried about him.
Now, Firda gave all that to Gabriel.
"I'm sorry, my phone was in silent mode and I was very busy." said Gabriel but then he glanced at Gio "Then why did you turn off your phone, Gio?" ask her sharply.
"That's Don John's order." Gio answered honestly.
"Don John's? Who'sis that? "ask Firda curiously.
"One of my business partners, come on in..." Gabriel immediately embraces Firda's shoulder and brings her in, as he does not want Firda to ask more and like her Gio must be reminded of what his wife should not know.