
After the lecture lesson is over and making sure Tiara gets into a taxi, Daniel darts away to the agreed place with Alan.
The two arrived in front of a village gate. Seen the main road to the village there is only a view of rice fields on the left right side.
"Do you know where the house is?"
"Hm I know." Alan darted, followed by Daniel.
In just a moment, the two had already arrived at one of the citizens' houses. The house looks to be under construction while most of the houses around it are only walled in rickety huts.
"This?"
"According to the information this is the place."
The two walked into the grounds and were greeted by a middle-aged man with a thick mustache.
"The town." Ever since the news of their son's disappearance came out to the public. Many journalists visited his home.
"I'm Rio and this is Bara." Answer Alan politely.
"I'm Mr. Narto. What's up, son."
"We came here to see the gold bars we had seen on the internet." Mr. Narto nodded and invited the two to sit on the terrace.
"wait. I'll get it." He walked in for a while and then came back with the box in his hand." It's Nak." Daniel grabbed the gold bars and watched." I'm not wearing it, son. Father's wife became very stressed after waiting for the arrival of our only child. They said they would marry our son to a businessman who was looking for a mate. But from year to year we don't get any news from him. I regret accepting that." Daniel laid back the gold that came from the kingdom.
"Who's the name of the businessman sir."
"Say Hadi Wira."
"Later I will find information about the name of the businessman." Sahut Alan felt pity because Pak Narto's eyes began to glaze over.
"Have Son. Someone's been helping but he says there's no name for the businessman." Pak Narto started sobbing. He was determined at that time to release his son to a stranger.
"Did they use the car when they got here, sir."
"The father didn't see their car but said they parked the car at the end of the road." Alan and Daniel see each other and say goodbye after confirming the authenticity of the gold.
Both of them perched on a tree to talk about their concerns in their hearts.
"It feels like this has something to do with the members of the kingdom."
"That's why we have to investigate everything ourselves. If we ask for help from the royal family. Our search will be in vain." Alan nodded. He became aware of why the mystery of the riots had not been solved.
"I'm sorry Daniel. I'm not talking to you about this."
"Already done. In the future, you'll have to give them random information so they don't get suspicious."
"OK ready. Em then. Why did you just come after college?" Daniel smiled as he crossed the name Tiara.
"Something's holding me back."
"Whatis that? Usually you prioritize your research over your college work."
"Eitherway. Why do I always worry about her." Alan looked over with a wondering face.
"The girl you said was weird?" Daniel nodded.
"He has many enemies because I sit near him."
"He was attacked by your followers?" Alan chuckles because he knows Daniel is a college idol.
"They lack the work to do that."
"Give a job if so." Daniel took a long breath." I wonder what the girl's shape is?" Alan was curious because Daniel had never felt worried about the girls around him.
"She looks weird on the outside but inside it is so beautiful. I'll come to Lucas' father to give me access to the kingdom." Daniel stood up to follow Alan.
"Hm.. I'm going back to the cafe." Daniel smiled and then walked away. He wants to be honest with Lucas about the investigation into the unrest that has plagued him for decades.
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Dinda and Tiara entered the plaza with both hands clasping each other. This was the first time that Tiara had entered a place considered a diamond.
"They glittered like diamonds." Dinda chuckled slightly at the look on Tiara's face that wasn't joking.
"How many times have you come here?"
"This is the first."
"No. You're kidding Tiara."
"I'm serious Dinda. How many floors are there?" Tiara looked up and was getting gobsmacked with teary eyes.
"Five floors. Let's go up." Dinda escorted Tiara to the escalator.
"Well this?" Tiara noticed an escalator that certainly looked foreign.
"Yes. We don't have to go up the stairs. Just stand up and we're up." Dinda continues her steps but Tiara's hand prevents her.
"I'm scared."
"Hm come on." It's something new.
Despite the hesitation, Tiara followed Dinda's steps to set foot onto the escalator without stairs.
"Gosh hahaha. This feels weird. It's so magical about this." Tiara became the spotlight even laughing at everyone who was there. But Dinda was not ashamed. He was happy and grateful to have a friend.
"That's called an escalator." Tiara looked over as she was still curious.
"Thank you for the explanation."
"Okay, we continue." Dinda escorted Tiara into a clothing store there.
"You want to buy Dinda's clothes?" Tiara asked as she looked around.
"We're just looking around. I don't have enough money to buy those expensive clothes. I usually buy clothes at the traditional market."
"I've been through the market when I got home from school." Dinda chuckled again. Tiara's innocence made her obtain entertainment." It smells bad there. Why don't you buy it here?" Dinda stopped her laughing.
"Seriously you don't know?"
"No. If I knew I wouldn't ask."
"It's cheaper there."
"Oh so. Buy some clothes if so." Dinda looked quickly.
"I don't have any money. I'm not a rich man." Dinda's words suddenly made Tiara stop her steps.
"Why are you saying it so slowly?"
"That's embarrassing. Em I have to be honest now. After my honesty, you can leave if you want to go."
"What's? Say?"
"I'm not a rich man. I could go there from the scholarship. That's why I find it hard to make friends. I'm not confident and afraid that they won't be friends with me." Dinda is the son of a civil servant. Already since elementary school he always got a scholarship because of his cleverness. So since long ago until now Dinda always attended school in a favorite place.
Dinda was happy, seeing both her parents proud of her achievements. But behind it all, Dinda has trouble getting along. He was too pessimistic to seek out friends who were mostly officials, nobles and sons of the sultan. That was the reason why Dinda had no friends except Tiara.
"I don't want to lie Tiara. I'd rather have no friends than cover my identity." Tiara smiled even chuckled." That's funny you think?" Look at Dinda annoyed.
"Your face is serious. Why do you have to put on that expression?" Dinda breathed a long breath.
"I'm afraid you're disappointed."
"Looking because of what? I really don't understand."
"I'm poor."
"And I'm weird. I haven't had any friends in years either. They call me weird."
"Seriously!!!" Dinda wagged Tiara's shoulders.
"What is serious. Unleash it. It hurts!"
"Ouch sorry." Dinda stopped her movement." You don't mind me being poor?" Ask ensures.
"Gosh no. Just so you accept my weirdness."
"Yeah.. I finally made a sincere friend." Dinda held her hands together tightly at Tiara's neck.
Why is he so happy? I'm also happy to make friends.
"Hm okay. Now, you want to buy a shirt."
"No. We're just walking around."
"I'll buy it for you." Tiara unzipped her bag and showed a wayward note of money.
"Where's the money?"
"Daddy gave it to me."
"Let your Daddy be angry if you spend the money to buy me clothes. I'd better accompany you to buy some clothes."
"No. He forbid me to buy clothes."
"Why?"
"That's the rule. I don't know the reason. You better pick let me pay."
"If you don't buy, neither do I."
"Come Dinda. Think of it as a celebration of our friendship." Rajuk Tiara immediately dragged Dinda to the number of clothes hanging there.
If they knew Tiara this well. Maybe they won't call him weird.
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