Rajasa
The Trace's

Edelweis was accompanying Malika to a meal while playing while the phone in her apartment rang.

“Good morning..”.

“Good morning, mom..”

Rajasa's lawyer called him.

“There is a development of your husband's case.”

Edelweiss heart almost stopped beating. In a nervous tone she said, “how is my husband's case progressing?”

“We have found two men who often come to him. They do not live in the same state.”

“What did you find? Is one of them the father of the fetus that the curse woman conceived?”

“Unfortunately no. DNA tests showed none of them was the father of the fetus conceived by the woman.”

“Who is his father?”

“We have not found her ex-lover.”

“She hid?”

“Entahlah. We went to his place of residence. The neighbors haven't seen him in a long time. Even before the murder happened.”

“What do you mean?”

“Before the murder occurred. The neighbors of the woman who was killed did see three men who often visited the woman's apartment. Including her ex-boyfriend. But the neighbor of his ex-lover has not seen his ex-lover in his home for a long time."

“The woman is likely related to the three people. Did my husband seem to come to the girl?”

“They never saw your husband for a long time. But they recognized that your husband had indeed come to the girl. But it was a long time ago.”

“I know my husband is a jerk but he is not a liar. He said he was in a relationship with the woman. When Ryan and I were planning our wedding. I intended to sue my husband's divorce back then.”

“Yes, like that. Even though they are no longer related. But the woman is holding your husband accountable.”

“Maybe because of the wealth my husband has.”

“Can be. Or could it be that the woman loves your husband?”

“He will not be in contact with other men. If you love my husband. Especially her ex-boyfriend. Why are they still in contact. Chances are she can't forget her ex-lover.”

“You're right. His ex-girlfriend is unemployed. Not having a steady job. Absorbancy. Very different from your husband. Mapan.”

“I can already guess what kind of woman is in a relationship with my husband. He just took advantage of my husband's establishment.”

“Both men associated with him..." Lawyer with a hanging voice.

“What's with those two guys?”

“They are closely related to her lectures as well as her work.”

“You mean?”

“Those who back up the woman so that she can go to college and have the job she had at that time."

“Gosh!”

“Both tell me why they could have a relationship with the victim. One relates to his college while the one with his job.”

“I hate that woman so much. At once pity him.”

“You're a very good woman, soft also smart.”

“I am a failed wife. I cannot make my husband loyal. He's been feeding me with his secretary. Now with the pregnant woman who was killed as a result of a hit man hired by my husband.”

“Possibly the pressure in your marriage is too heavy. At least maybe for your husband. To betray you repeatedly. You yourself want to claim your husband's divorce and intend to marry someone else. Chances are you two are facing a very heavy pressure in your marriage.”

“Entahlah. But he shouldn't have hurt me. Makes me want to repay all of what he did to me. Betrayal is the cruelest thing you can do to a man who has given up his whole life on you.”

“Sometimes life is full of twists and complexities. Like a woman who was killed. He seems to be able to achieve his life well. But the sacrifice he made?”

“It's not a sacrifice. He took advantage of the situation. Use people who can help them achieve their goals. Using his body.”

“Currently, I can't think heavy. My mind is so tired. I have to take medicine from my psychiatrist.”

“Don't think much mistress. I think enough has been said about the development of your husband's case.”

“Thank you sir. For the information.”

“Good mistress. I'll let you know if there's any further developments regarding your husband's case. We're looking for the whereabouts of the ex-lover of the victim.”

Edelweis put down the phone. Tears flowed back down both of her cheeks.

“Ma, why are you crying?” Ask Malika.

“I flickering. You're playing with Vienna, aren't you? I want to rest.”

Malika nodded her head in agreement.

“Win, accompany Malika to play. Then cook it. I want to rest. If you can't cook. Just buy food.”

“Good, bu.”

Vienna finished its cooking. Shutting down stove. Hurry up to Edelweis and Malika.

“I want to go to the park.”

“Ask mama can or not.”

“Ma, I'm going to the park with sister Vienna.”

“Good. You want to play in the park?”

“Yeah. I want to play in the park. Buy ice cream and lamington.”

“Good. Go with sister Vienna.”

Malika hugs and kisses her mother.

Edelweiss entered his room. Taking the medicine from her psychiatrist. Not long asleep.

Rajasa is living his fate. His stupidity this time was fatal. Regretting his foolishness in a relationship with Kinanti.

His lawyer explained about Kinanti's daily life. Especially its relationship with the opposite sex.

Kinanti is not just related to him and his ex-lover. Except for the other two men.

Which surprised him. Kinanti was able to get a job and continue her education due to the help of the two men.

But unfortunately, none of them became the biological father of the fetus being conceived Kinanti.

His lawyer is tracking the biological father of the fetus. He and the two men are not the biological fathers of the fetus.

Could it be her ex-lover? Or Kinanti is related to another man whose identity is unknown.

Kinanti does not want to get married. He wants to live free. You can have a relationship with anyone. Its interests.

Why did she turn so pregnant? Lying to her that the baby was her baby?

He couldn't get the answer. Because Kinanti is dead. Nonliving.

You're the one who insists on not wanting to get married. But you are the one who insisted on marriage. Lying that the baby is yours. You don't care if me and Edelweis get divorced because of you. What the hell is going on? Why are you threatening me? Not telling it as a whole.

I can think of a way out for you. As long as you work together to solve the problem.

But everything has become porridge. Rajasa is facing his trial. Why did you suddenly change? Lying to me about conceiving my fetus?

If only you hadn't forced me. Maybe you're alive now. I'll help you raise your son. No need to lie to me. Moreover, forcing me to take responsibility for something that is not mine. If only the baby was mine. I'll give you some compensation.

Maybe I can't marry you but I can help you raise the baby you bear. Why would you lie to me?Until all these tragedies happened...