Just A Professional Relationship
S2 - Episode Sixteen
“Hah, have you come out? When?” Nadin did not realize that he was talking with a bit of shouting. Some people around were glancing straight at him.
“Iya, about five months ago if not wrong,” replied a DCM staff.
After seeing a photo of Mala in the document Stefan provided, he immediately shot towards the DCM building in hopes of meeting Mala. Unfortunately, she has long since resigned as a model. It is not known what he is doing now.
“You know Mala lives where not, Mas?”
“Em... After getting out of here, he should not have lived in a DCM apartment. Maybe he went home to his parents. I don't know.”
“If his parents' address knows, Mas?”
“Wah, if you know, we can not love.”
“Yah... come on, Mas. It's important!”
“Hm... must be permission same superior first.”
Not yet able to continue talking, Stefan who initially only listened went forward. Suddenly he invited the DCM staff to speak four eyes— in a place a little far from Nadin. Then he walked back with a smile, and took Nadin away.
“What are you talking about, Kak?”
“Udah, let's go.”
“Lho, the address is not yet.”.
“Caput come.”
Finally, Nadin was forced to follow Stefan's instructions to return to where his car was parked.
“I have got the address where he lives,” said Stefan.
“Hah! How could? Kok, can? Brother fucked that guy huh?”
Stefan laughed when he heard it. From the look on his face, Nadin really thought that Stefan did something bad until the person wanted to give Mala an address. But he chose to let Nadin be curious.
The two of them end up in a simple house on the edge of town. The area is not too crowded. The road is not hollow, as if it is not maintained. Somewhat makes it hard to believe that the place is still entered into the capital area.
“Twenty-six, right?” ask Nadin to make sure.
“Iya.”
The door was knocked three times. It didn't take long for the owner to open it. An old mother peeked hesitantly. Nadin gave a friendly smile to her.
“Siang, Mom. Sorry distracting. Is this really Mala's house?”
“I-iya, right. Who is it?”
“Em. Is there a Mala?”
The mother was silent for a moment before answering. “Wait ya,” said. Then shut the door and
go inside.
Nadin is a bit
confused because the door in front of him was closed. Even the two of them were not welcome to enter at all.
Shortly after, there was the sound of people approaching. When the door was opened, Mala's face was behind it. “Hai,” said Nadin, trying to be friendly.
However, Mala who was shocked immediately slammed the door hard. Made Nadin spontaneously step back.
“Mala, sorry to come so suddenly. Can I talk to you for a minute?”
“You what are you? Go!” sniffed the woman.
“Someone I want to ask you. Please, just a minute.” There was no response from within. But somehow Nadin still felt Mala was behind the door. “I want to ask you about a guy named Frans. Do you know? I'm not going to talk about our past at all. But I really need your help now!”
Nadin was silent. I still hope Mala opens the door. Though hope slowly faded.
“Mala. After this I will not come again.”
Mala with her long black hair that was still beautiful, peeked out from behind the door. But his face was not as bright as before.
“Sorry yes, surely you are surprised I suddenly came,” Nadin said again.
Mala said nothing, she just opened the door and sat down on the sofa first. Nadin and Stefan stepped in, then sat down on the sofa. At that time Nadin only realized a big change in Mala. It looks like the woman is pregnant. Was that what made her stop working as a model? thought. But his face looked very unhappy.
“What do you want from me?” asked Mala in a cold tone.
“I just want to know about a man named Frans. Sorry before, but is it true that you had a relationship with him?”
“I don't know where you know that from. But, I can only warn, you better stay away from him.”
“Is there anything you know about him? I mean, something not many people know.”
It looks hard to talk. He bit the tip of his lip. As if I could not bear to say something, but it was difficult to express it.
“He has a dark business that has mushroomed everywhere. You will not survive if you find out about it.”
“What business?”
“Drugs off. I don't know where the exact location is, but he's got a secret place that was used to manufacture the item. Distribute it to many places, including abroad. There may be some who know about it, but choose to keep it a secret. Many do not dare to act because
Frans always had plans to hide his business. And most of the people who realize it, usually not old age.”
“Gosh...” murmured Nadin. Her shadow would Frans grow more and more horrified in her mind. If until he is caught coming to Mala's house, maybe the two of them will not be able to survive, he thought.
“You yourself how. Why would Frans let you go?” keep Stefan.
Mala fell silent. His eyes were only fixed on the floor, his hands gently rubbing his stomach. “Because he has a guarantee that makes me will not dare to divulge any secrets I know,” he said.
At that time Nadin realized something, if possible the child contained Mala is the flesh of Stefan. And the child is what is meant as such a guarantee. Mala certainly did not dare to reveal about her pregnancy in many people, and chose to stop suddenly. If a lot of people knew about it, he would definitely be very depressed.
“There's nothing more I can say. Please leave. And follow your promise earlier.”
Nadin did not refuse and got up from his seat. Since then Mala did not even try to look back at him. Not out of hate, but Nadin feels Mala has a glimmer of guilt on him.
“Still yes, Mala,” said Nadin. “Sorry, I'm sassy. But, is the child you conceived... child Frans?”.
Nadin thought the woman would be angry. But, Mala was silent for a moment before finally unable to hold back her tears.
At that time what Nadin thought was hugging the woman. She can feel how a woman feels if she is treated that way. And that at least made Nadin hate Frans.
Finally, Mala was crying in the arms of Nadin— who also could not hold back her tears. “I promise I'll avenge your frustration too..”.
***
Nadin continued to cry when he was in Stefan's car. I don't know why he felt so sorry for Mala. The woman who was originally very beautiful and always seemed to shine, suddenly lost her light just because of an irresponsible man.
“Who is that?” chirping Stefan. Even he did not ask at all while on the way away.
“She's a pretty famous model first.”
“Hm..”
“Had been rumored to have a relationship with Kak Juna. You don't know, Brother?”
“Yes, I don't know everything about Juna.”'s life
“But she is so beautiful. But now it looks like that..”.
Stefan just continued driving while thinking something in his head. Somehow the shadow of Mala's teary face could not be lost from her head. Only then did he see such a look of pain. It was as if he alone could feel the heavy burden that the woman was bearing alone.
"By the way, you're not upset to have to meet someone who had a masala and then with Juna?"
Nadin thought for a moment. "Us used to. Hate, even. But after knowing what really happened from Kak Juna, I just feel sorry for him. She desires to be happy, I think."
"Gee... You're too good to be a person."