ERIKA (The Slandered Woman)
Chapter 28

Aldo pacing back and forth on the porch of Erika's house. He was waiting for his ex-wife to come home, but never came.

"Where did Afnan take Erika? It's already night," he said with a chaotic feeling. Aldo continues to condemn his stupidity because it has been consumed slander Erika affair.

Why believe it right away? Why not give Erika a chance to explain? Why did he not find out first whether or not the affair was true? Why and why? Aldo blamed himself. He regretted, deeply regretted having thrown away the once sincere and faithful woman at his side despite the urgent economic situation.

"I accept all the slander that ruined my name, Mas. But if time has answered it, then believe .. regret is meaningless. Go then! Find your happiness and I will seek my happiness."

Erika's words that intonated sad and full of disappointment, immediately rang.

Aldo grimaced as he nodded his head thinking, Is Erika willing or unwilling to forgive him?

" no. Erika will forgive me." In order to comfort himself, Aldo spoke confidently. But the corner of his heart was a shriek that was swearing at his stupid self.

"Aldo... Oh, my God, are you here?" Aria, her friend came with a hunting breath.

"Gue can't hang out tonight. Again waiting for Erika," said Aldo ahead of Aria said a speech that still looks rosy.

"That, Al. Lo's mother. Rani's mother was rushed to the hospital."

Degs...

"Ar, lo-"

"Uda, come with me. Shock it later."

Aria pulls fast Aldo. They left in a piggy bank together.

***

"Sir RT, where is my mother? Why did you get into the hospital? My mother was healthy." Arriving at the hospital, Aldo immediately searched for Mr. RT, the person who helped his mother come to the hospital.

Mr. RT glanced at Aria first who might not have told Aldo. "Still in check, Mr. Aldo," said Mr. RT. "Said the washerman rub Sinta, your mother fell down the stairs. And yelling for help from me and Aria who happened to be checking the got in front of Sinta's house uh I mean, your house. Oh yes, said the nurse, Mr. Aldo must fill out the form."

Aldo grimaced slowly, filling the form was a sign there was a fee as well. While he was again very empty. How'this? Should he borrow from Aria? But his friend was also having a hard time dealing with his wife who was craving for this and that.

Where should he find money? Gee whiz... Aldo's head seemed to be about to break. "Split from Erika, my life why is it getting messy?" it's in the heart.

***

While the woman called by Aldo is currently with Afnan. Finished from the court registering the divorce papers, Afnan deliberately brought Erika to a company engaged in book printing.

"Afnan, you play nice in the office of the guy with your hoodlum appearance. Don't act disrespectful, ah. Not good to know. We'd better just go."

Erika was horrified to imagine that she would be dishonorably evicted, only because of the appearance of Afnan thugs who played in a relaxed environment. Fortunately, this office has looked quiet because it is already night.

"And actually, what do we want to come to this office for?" confused Erika while observing around. Earlier, he only mangosteen mangosteen was invited by Afnan because he continued to daydream about his future that was somehow with Icha.

"In this office, I will act as I please. Who would dare to expel the founder of this book printing office? Just look for the man's death."

Although Afnan is the son of a rich man, but seeing the whole way of his clothes, Afnan can only be relied upon to be a market thug who troublemakers, rather than a leader.

"Don't like to judge people in terms of their appearance, teacher!" taunting Afnan while opening the door to his office. "Come in. I have a good offer for you. Here, we are clients, not between teachers and students first."

Afnan smiled broadly seeing Erika gawking and looked at her barely blinking.

On a whim, Afnan flicked that finger, making Erika aware and misbehavior next.

"So amazed of yourself, that you almost forgot how to blink?" Afnan rubbed the tip of his nose, proud. What it says, otherwise it will be women who do not fall in its charms including Aldo's widow.

"Eum, to be honest, I was shocked. But since you are the son of an entrepreneur, it is easy for you to set up a company." Erika smiled back, but trifled. He also casually sat in the front seat of Afnan's desk.

"Unfortunately, your man is wrong. My team and I were successful without any relation to my parents."

Erika speechless. He had offended Afnan. Therefore, he so straightforwardly said, "Sorry!"

"No problem. Straight to the point. I brought you here because there was an offer for E-Cha."

Erika increasingly eager to talk with Afnan if it is related to the name of his pen called. That's the sign, this brondong man knows that he is a writer.

"Hurry to finish your novel story entitled, Halaqah Cinta Azizah. I want to turn it into a printed book."

"Seriously?" Erika asked excitedly. He had just rejected the raw offer of Mr. Ridwan, now his son gave him a bright path. Alhamdulillah.

"Two rius."

"Reason?" erika's smile dimmed. He wants to make sure first the professionalism of Afnan. Really, if there is a shrimp behind the rock like Mr. Ridwan, then he will retreat early.

"Of course because it's good, Erika. You're asking what the hell? I've been in love with your work!" Afnan's eyebrows tipped one, while looking at Erika's suspicious face according to him. "Including falling in love with the author as well" he continued inwardly.

"I'm just afraid you're like Mr. Ridwan who likes to do li__" Uops... Why are his lips so flat? Fortunately, he immediately brake his words. But this young man in front of him was already having a questionable dream.

"Make it sneaky, you mean?" afnan asked for Erika's justification.

Haiss... Answer what is he?

"Erika?" afnan Cecar. "Is there anything I don't know and do you know about my Papa?"

Chequek...

Thank God, the door was opened by a man. Hopefully Afnan doesn't press him anymore. It is not that he does not want to tell Afnan about the bad attitude of Mr. Ridwan. He only avoids problems that are not entitled to interfere with the household affairs of the Afnan family. That's all!

"Aulandro, get out now! I'm having a serious conversation with Erika."

The assertiveness of Afnan this time that there is no handsome as usual, making Erika amazed that Afnan has a leadership spirit.

"Sorry, bother." Auliandro until stuttered.