
"Uncle knows when you're keeping me?" Tanya Dhira with sparkling eyes. She was very curious about her mother's past. From childhood he had often asked Amelia but, never got an answer.
Uncle Bali nodded.
"Uncle knows who my father is?" Smells ask.
Uncle Bali shakes.
"I beg you uncle, don't hide anything from me. It scares me so much."
"Uncle doesn't know about it. Your mother never mentioned his name. But he told me the name of a woman named Meli Fatin. The woman who failed to kill Amelia on your father's errand."
"What's? Fatin Meli? He ever tried to kill mom? Oh my God, I'm with her now." Dhira is hysterical. It felt like the world was collapsing and drowning him.
Uncle Bali and Ayunda were very surprised. "Ah how is this? That's why your mother always refused to come to this city. He was afraid of that woman. I don't know what a cruel woman she is!"
"Please tell me what uncle knows. I want to know." Dhira Pinta.
Uncle Bali sat limp and his face glazed.
"At that time on the fifth of March 1999 I worked as a driver, transporting bananas from Lampung-Jakarta. That night it was time to go home to Lampung, heavy rain and water inundated the asphalt. Because of the fog and the heavy rain I can't drive fast. The asphalt roads that run through make me have to be careful."
"When I passed the corner, I saw like there was a shadow of a person waving. I stopped making sure of my vision. And it turned out to be true. A woman is trying to stop a passing vehicle."
"Because I was curious I stepped aside to the edge and carried plastic as an umbrella protecting my body from the rain. It turned out that the woman was with a woman who was also lying on her lap. That woman, looks unhealthy."
"The woman was conscious but very weak. He asked for help to be saved and taken to a very distant place. He bowed at my feet and begged. That woman is Amelia, your mother."
"Without a second thought, I took your mother to the nearest clinic. Only then did I find out that his body was covered in blood wounds. From the examination of doctor Amelia turned out to be four months pregnant. Not yet finished his wound treated, Amelia forced me to take him away to a distant place if necessary to get out of Java."
"Amelia looked very hit and in great fear. Seeing his condition I took him that night to Lampung to our house. We treat him from physical and mental injuries. Long enough to keep him calm and normal. The trauma is very deep. He was afraid of the sound of any engine, even riding in a car he was afraid. But slowly some of the trauma can be healed. After he was healthy, we found out that he was trying to be killed by his best friend named Meli Fatin and his girlfriend who impregnated him. It turns out that Meli and Amelia's boyfriend are in a relationship and intend to get rid of your mother because she is already pregnant. The man doesn't want to be responsible."
"Just as simple as that your mother told him. It was also that your mother asked us not to tell you because she was afraid that you would be angry and determined to come to Meli. He's afraid your identity will be revealed. Because Meli won't let you two live." Uncle Bali until sobbing tell a little story Amelia knows.
"So that's why the mother is anti with this city? Why didn't you tell me that from the beginning? If I had known, I wouldn't have forced you. Ibuuu.forgive your son this. I don't understand Momuuu's situation..." Dhira crying. Now he is filled with regrets.
"Of course, don't blame yourself. Actually Amelia decided to come here. He said it was time for him and his daughter to show up to punish the two evil men. Your mother was also very tortured to hold that grudge all this time. Even from your birth Amelia has already forged you into what you are now, becoming a tough woman in order to protect you both. One of the hopes is that you will punish them. That's why he made up his mind to step back into this city."
"Hiks why only now do I know all this. Try it early, maybe it doesn't happen. Now what am I supposed to do?"
"Your mother's been afraid you'd do anything out of bounds. They are not easy people to deal with. They are rich and powerful. Only Amelia knows how ferocious they are."
"But the fact that it will not be able to be buried forever. Something must have caused the story to appear again. And I'm really late to know all that."
"We need to understand your mother's position. He had a very great fear and was lucky to be able to live a normal life again after that shock." Uncle Bali patted Dhira on the back slowly. Trying to give the girl some understanding.
"Yeahaaa! I didn't think they were people I knew all along! You know who Leo is? He is the son of Meli Fatin! What have I been doing all this time? I'm having fun with them! Aaaa!" Dhira yelling. He hated his current life. He was happy with his mother's suffering.
"What??" Uncle Bali was very surprised. He almost fell with his eyes almost out.
"What can I do? I've already been put in Meli's hands." Dhira squeezes helplessly. Now he understood why Meli wanted her mother so badly before.
"Don't despair. There's gotta be a way. That's why your uncles and aunts came here. We're ready to help you."
"No uncle! It was dangerous for Uncle and Aunt. You better go back to Lampung. Do not get involved in this war. Let me handle this myself. Meli and her family are very dangerous. I wouldn't have been able to if something bad happened to Uncle and Aunt. I must be free from anyone in order to do all my plans indefinitely. They could have taken anyone close to me hostage to weaken me."
"But we want to help you. How could we possibly be at ease to see you in danger." Sela Ayunda's.
"No Bi, the story is different if mom is still with us. Yesterday I was threatened by Meli to hurt mom if we did anything she didn't want. So, please don't do anything. I have to be careful, otherwise you can't come back to us."
Uncle Bali and Ayunda limp.
"You guys go home. Don't let the bad woman know you have a relationship with me. Come back tonight. Let me handle this."
"But what if something happens to you?" Uncle Bali is still trying to convey his intentions.
"No Uncle. Mom and I will be fine. I'll make Meli can't hurt mom."
Uncle Bali frowned at the sight of Dhira who was floating and was thinking about what.
"Son, be careful. We know you're a tough girl. May you always be protected by God. If you need any help, let us know. We will not go back to Lampung. We will be staying in Depok for a while. If there's anything, we can come right away."
"Uncle has a house there?"
"Yes. Uncle's house-in-law. It's been empty for two years."
Dhira seemed to think "it looks like I need that place. I'll call you later. Uncle get ready there." Suddenly Dhira seemed a little excited.
"OKAY. We'll always be ready."
That night Bali's uncle and Ayunda's aunt went to Depok. They were prepared with whatever Dhira would need. They'll help Dhira fight Meli.
***
Dhira is looking forward to meeting Meli and her family. But he was arrested for the sake of making a plan. Like yesterday he entered the ARA company as a receptionist. Nothing was difficult for him because his co-worker was quite friendly and taught him well.
And this time he also hopes the plan will run smoothly.
Only then did he know that Jhon was a director. He thinks the director is Papi Ara. Apparently not. Jhon is so respected and feared by employees. The man was so cold he never showed a friendly face.
Though he was very curious what kind of face of the person called Ara Papi. By looking at it, he could take into account the possible consequences of his plan.
To make things normal, Dhira keeps working as usual. Keep tight contents of his heart and head so as not to be caught by anyone.
"Good morning, sir..." Dhira and his friend stood guard greeting while bowing their heads.
Jhon approached the table and stood leaning back by supporting his left hand on the table. He looked at Dhira with a sharp gaze without blinking a single bit. It lasted up to three minutes.
Dhira who was stared at like that, lowered his head. Not out of fear but feel the need to do it considering he is only a subordinate of Jhon. He knew in Jhon's eyes there was something he wanted to reveal. But it seems that the man had no intention of saying it.
The clattering of shoes and the scent of perfume from Jhon had already drifted away. Then Dhira and Zahra raised their heads. They looked at each other to ask what was going on .
"Pak Jhon is creepy. He seems to be holding on to anger. Did we make a mistake?"
Dhira shook her head but with a careless face.
"Hooohhh.I thought we'd be scolded. What's wrong, he doesn't usually come here." Zahra breathed a sigh of relief.
"I don't know."
"But it looks like Mr. Jhon saw you. You guys know each other?"
"No."
"But the look on his face looks unhappy. Don't make no mistake." Guess Zahra.
Dhira just flicked both of his shoulders. His own mind right now is not about work or Jhon. From last night his brain was just at war how to get Meli to let go of his mother.
Only about fifteen minutes passed Dhira's phone rang with an anonymous number.
"Hello" said.
"You're going up to my room."
Dahi Dhira frowned guessing who was talking. "E yes Sir." As soon as he recognized the voice.
"Zahra, what floor is Jhon on?" Ask Dhira.
"On the thirty floor. Why do you want to know?" Ask Zahra full of questions.
"I need to get there."
Zahra glared perfectly. His mouth was ready to open to ask again, but Dhira was already living a shadow. The girl had already entered the elevator leaving him to ask.
In the elevator Dhira stood with his gaze glued down. Although he was going to face the director, he was not thinking about that. If he doesn't work anymore, it's not a problem for him. In his head now was a plan that would probably be difficult and dangerous.
Arriving at Jhon's room, Dhira stood firmly with his head bowed.
"You're calling me, sir?" Ask.
Jhon who was examining the file turned his head without putting the paper in his hand. Then continue his activities without bullying Dhira.
Initially Dhira was patiently ignored. But until ten minutes into his absence, he began to grumble. In Dhira's heart grumbled with the arrogance of Jhon. Why call him if there is no need. If only he wasn't planning something he would have left that place.
"Tell me what your relationship is with the Atmaja family." Suddenly Jhon opened his voice.
Fortunately the man started talking, almost Dhira left without permission.
But he did not expect that what was discussed was about Leo. Makes him unable to answer immediately.
"Should you ask twice?" Ask Jhon. His tone was full of pressure even though it sounded slow.
"There's no relationship whatsoever." Answer Dhira. He decided to cut off his relationship with Leo. He can't continue it anymore.
"Do you think everyone's stupid?"
"If what Mr. Jhon is discussing is my relationship with Leo, then I clearly say we have nothing to do with him anymore." Dhira replied firmly.
Jhon shifted his face from the laptop screen to Dhira's face. Maybe he doesn't believe Dhira's words.
"I think it will almost formalize your relationship. But what do I hear now?" Komen Jhon's. "Can you tell me why?" Ask again.
"Sorry sir, this is personal. Is personal matters in this company questionable? If so, I will answer."
Jhon stiffened his face. "Not to be answered." Jhon pulled both of his hands and folded into his chest. His eyes were staring at Dhira closely.
Even so sticky Dhira to feel careless. "What I want to say is, if you want to continue working here, end any relationship with the family. That's all." Jhon.
"That's why Mr. Jhon doesn't have to worry. I've done it."
"What about her mother? I see you're pretty familiar."
Dhira sharpened his ears and mind. What does the word Jhon mean. "There's no relationship whatsoever."
"Oh yeah? But that day, I saw you talking quite familiarly. Why did you betray them?"
"It's not like that sir. I just feel like I don't need to be in touch with them. I know who I am."
"Can I hold your word?"
"Yes Sir. I just want to focus on working."
"alright. Can you tell me about the money Ara gave you?"
"I promise I'll pay you sir." Dhira. It's been suggested that Jhon would know about it.
"We are also not good people who are willing to give money just like that to others. We rich people are even richer than the Atmaja family. Are you going to run away from us like you ran away from there? We're more arrogant than them." Jhon's eyes are like knives mocking Dhira's loyalty. He deliberately did to outwit Dhira.