
Maverick panicked as Elle kept silent with a tense face. His breath sounded rough, his body was trembling, as if something bad had happened to him.
"Elle! Tell me, what happened. Don't make me worry and panic like this" Maverick said quickly. His hand was unceasingly shaking Elle's arm and trying to make her aware of the tension.
It wasn't the answer Maverick got, it was tears that fell slowly. The longer the flow and wet the smooth cheeks Elle.
"What's wrong, tell me! I'm so worried about you being like this, Elle," Maverick continued, wiping Elle's tears.
When Maverick's fingers gently rubbed his cheeks, Elle realized from the dark shadow of the past. However, he still had no power to speak at length regarding the stifling burden. All this was too shocking for him.
In a few moments, only silence was created. Elle is still faithful with silence, while Maverick is also faithful waiting for Elle to open her voice. Seeing his wife stop crying and returning his gaze, Maverick was convinced that she had regained consciousness and just needed time to calm down.
"He's Devara?" elle asked a few moments later. His voice sounded slow and stifled. Anyone can guess if his feelings are messed up.
Maverick frowning. Then, take a picture of Devara who was with her mother.
"He's his mother. Do you know this woman, Elle?" Maverick asked back.
"What's Shelina Jasmine called?" Elle asked a question.
Maverick nodded, "Yes. You really know her, Elle?"
Elle closed down and dropped a lot of tears. A shadow flashed back in his memory. The shadow of a woman who wept and rested before her uncle. Then, he disappeared and suddenly just came back to be a slander for his father.
"Gelle!" call Maverick.
"You know, Mas, who's Devara's real father?" elle asked after her cry subsided a little.
"No." Maverick shakes. "Said Devara, her mother once raped a stranger until pregnant and finally born her. Until she died, Devara never knew who her real father was" Maverick continued.
"I call him Aunt Shelin. I don't know what to do with her, hate or sympathize with her. He was one of the factors that knocked Papa down, but I knew it wasn't his wish. He even ... experienced worse things than me and my parents" replied Elle who then made Maverick stunned.
The man was very surprised to hear Elle's confession. All this time he never thought if Elle and her mother Devara knew each other. In the silence that had been created for a moment, Maverick began to suspect, could it be the similarity of faces between Elle and Devara because there is a blood relationship?
After arranging a heart that had fallen apart, Elle began her story. Although he was actually reluctant, but ended up being straightforward as well. Devara's past relates to her past, which is why Elle feels compelled to be honest with Maverick.
"When I was in the 1st grade of High School, there was a woman who met Uncle. He claimed to be named Shelina Jasmine and admitted that he had been in a relationship with Uncle. It happened before Uncle married Auntie. Aunt Shelin said that they had slept together and ended up pregnant. At that time, his son was almost 20 years old. Aunty Shelin claimed to be sick and could no longer take care of her son, who she said also had the disease. He pleaded with Uncle to take care of their son and work on his recovery. He did not mind the attitude of Uncle who had wasted it for so many years. Wanting only one, his son was cared for and given a decent life. Papa, who knew that, was shocked. All this time, Uncle looked like a loyal man. It's impossible to do that." Elle began to tell her past.
"But Uncle refused. He said he did not know Aunt Shelin. The woman had talked to Papa, but Papa chose to believe in Uncle. Before, Uncle had indeed been kind and wise. In fact, when Papa was at odds with Grandpa, Uncle also defended. Since marrying Mama, Papa and Grandpa's relationship is tenuous. Mama's just an ordinary person, her family's company is small, not comparable to Zee's family. That's what caused Grandpa to be disappointed with Papa" continued Elle. Maverick is still listening to him carefully.
"Since that day, Aunt Shelin never showed up again, and the problems she once brought out just like that. Uncle's attitude was normal, not suspicious at all. Five years later, everything changed completely. One week before Grandpa split the assets, Uncle slandered Papa. He accuses Papa of impregnating Aunt Shelin and concealing the disgrace for years. Uncle told me everything in detail, also brought evidence of DNA test results that were most likely falsified. Uncle also brought a picture of Papa being with Aunt Shelin, who was actually just talking about his problem with Uncle. Uncle also said that Papa accidentally killed Aunt Shelin to remove the trail. In this case, Uncle also brought evidence, a photo of a meal belonging to Aunt Shelin." Elle continues her story with tears.
"Your grandfather didn't believe it right away, did he?" ask Maverick.
"Grandfather believed in Uncle. In addition to being disappointed because Papa insisted on marrying Mama, Grandpa was also disappointed because Papa's ability was far below Uncle. Papa is indeed a clean person, in business never do anything cheating. In contrast to Uncle, who turns out to often justify everything for the sake of success," replied Elle.
"Then, how's your father?" ask Maverick.
"Uncle continues to pomp Grandpa, saying that Papa's son with Aunt Shelin could come and demand inheritance rights. Papa was not given time to talk. Grandfather took action. Grandpa kicked Papa out and crossed his name off the heirs list. Apparently, Uncle had planned that a long time ago. He wants to take full control of Grandpa's assets, without sharing them with Papa. At that time, Al was still working with his friend out of town. So, do not know with the tempest that occurred. Know that Papa has picked her up and brought her home. Finally, the four of us returned here, to Mama's birthplace. Without bringing a little money from Grandpa. The cost of our trip, Grandma here who bear," explained Elle.
Maverick didn't answer this time. She just brought her seat closer and gently rubbed both of Elle's arms. He knew his wife was not okay.
"Actually, we have accepted all of that. Although no longer a conglomerate, but we are quite happy. Grandma's small company, well managed by Papa. It's growing longer and our lives are improving a little. But that happiness did not last long. One year after we came back here, there Grandpa died. And the following year, Papa and Kak Al had a severe accident. Since then, our finances have deteriorated. In fact, it took a lot of effort to treat Kak Al's leg." Elle is back. It felt so relieved when all of his burden was shared with Maverick.
"Thus ... Devara is your cousin?" maverick Mumbles.
"Yes. But .. I never met him. Back then, Aunt Shelin had only come alone." Elle wiped away her tears that did not stop at all. There was a sense of regret for not meeting Devara until she died. There is a sense of regret also because she has been presumptuous to be Maverick's wife.
"Elle, your uncle is cruel. He should have gotten a fair reply."
"It should be, but .. ah, that's it. I'm happy with my life now" replied Elle.
"I've lived in Spain. What's your uncle and grandfather's name, Elle? And ... What is the name of your family's company? How do I know I know them" asked Maverick.
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