Reaching Hope
Chapter 30 Caged In Toilet

"Allahu Akbar, you are beautiful dear. Thank you for using my gift" Juan praised when he saw Clara.

"Love who was dong" replied the spoiled Clara.

"That's a new watch huh, never seen the problem?" juan asked while looking at Clara's watch which he knew was very expensive.

"Oh, this is Mr. Andre's gift. I've rejected it, but he said this as a thank you for accompanying the gift search yesterday," explained Clara, do not want her lover to misunderstand.

"Oh, he's the one. It's okay, just accept it" said Juan, who trusted his best friend.

They also left together. Along the way Juan listened to Clara's story, there was something he told that made Juan laugh. To the point of not feeling like they've reached Clara's office. Juan didn't take him upstairs, because there were a lot of reports he had to finish.

***

Meanwhile at Om Dion's apartment, Jhony begins his second day of work, accompanying the man to a meal. Jhony was not so afraid, especially yesterday the man had given away a lot of money and expensive items.

"Tian, do you like women?" ask Om Dion.

Jhony is confused as to what to answer, so far she has never dated.

"I've never dated, Om," replied Jhony bluntly.

"What's? You are so innocent, yes" he said.

"I'm like this is not really my will. When my parents were little, they separated. My mother is a pure Indonesian and a Russian father. Because my mother was poor, my father took me to his country. There I started getting harassment from my own uncle for years." Om Dion's story made Jhony sympathize.

"Why didn't Om report it to the police? Or at least to Om Dion's parents?" ask Doni.

"I was a kid, and he threatened me. I can rest easy when Dad puts me in the dorm. But it doesn't last long, nightmares haunt every night. Until I had to go to a psychiatrist to help me escape the trauma. That's when I found out, he reported my uncle to the police. He felt very guilty to me, "Om Dion continued to tell me.

"After that he never let go of watching me, educating me, taking good care of me. But after I got to university, I felt different. I'm more interested in seeing men. Finally I chose to go to Indonesia, because I know Indonesia is a civilized country" he explained.

"Did Om meet Om Dion's mother?" ask Jhony curiously.

"I've been here 20 years, helping grow my father's business here. I brought my mother to live with me. Losing my mother 3 years ago has left me drifting back. I lost my heart, I lost my protector. I've tried several times to build a relationship with a woman, but always failed. I can't lie to myself" said Om Dion, his net began to glaze over. His sadness was so deep.

"Patience, Om," said Jhony cheeringly, subconsciously touching the man's shoulder gently.

"Thank you, Tian," he said welcoming Jhony's hand.

"Only to you do I tell you the truth about my story. Before I never dared, out of shame," said Om Dion honestly.

"Om, don't be sad anymore. We travel around Surabaya yuk, let's not remember past events anymore" said Jhony gave an idea.

"All right, let's go," asked Om Dion, accepting Jhony's proposal.

They went around surabaya. Try a variety of culinary, take a walk in the park, play rides at THR (People's Amusement Park), to hang out at the cafe they do. Om Dion can indeed be said to be very rich, but his life is not glamorous. He will look like a parent, only when he meets clients. The rest is more relaxed to enjoy life. He's really comfortable with Jhony.

***

The Adi Jaya Group office. All the employees were whispering about Clara, especially the women. They were amazed by her appearance today, as everything she wore was a very luxurious item for the village girl to use.

"He must be morotin Mr. Juan, which village girl can buy such goods," said Riska the stove mleduk.

"It is most also exchanged with his body tuh," said Riska increasingly disrespectful.

"Be careful when you talk, your hands are twisted again, you know the taste" said Desy, assuming Riska has gone too far.

"Who's afraid, he's not level with me" Riska replied, then walked out of the room.

Today Juan and Andre are both busy, Clara decides to have lunch with Bella.

"Clara, today you look different. Everything you wear looks expensive" Bella said.

"Is it true, brother? I don't really understand, I just want to appreciate giving" Clara replied honestly.

All this time she was fashionable, she loved fashion. However he could not yet distinguish the expensive item or KW.

"Yes right, it's all a pretty decent price," explained Bella.

"They are wasteful, brother. Yes maybe that's how the rich are," Clara replied as she chewed her food.

They chatted very familiar, until it did not feel like lunch time would pass.

"I'll go to the toilet first, brother. Bella's sister first it's okay" said Clara.

"Ok, Clara." replied Bella.

She tidied up the makeup for a while, then went inside the toilet. But when going out, suddenly the door can not open, after which the toilet light goes out.

"Ahhh... Anyone, please open the door! Open.." cried Clara as she banged on the door.

She was so frightened, sweat started to drench her body. Repeatedly he shouted and banged on the door but still there was no telling. Until he finally felt dizzy and finally fainted.

"Ahh... open the door, open it, open it" said Clara, delirious.

"Clara wake up, it's me. Clara, get up" said Andre, patting Clara on the cheek.

"How can this be, Bel? Try you tell me?" andre asked a little frantically to see Clara had not regained consciousness.

"I don't know either. After lunch he went to the toilet and told me to come back first, sir. Suddenly there was an OB coming, she said Clara was found unconscious in the toilet." explains Clara.

"Yes you have come back, please you handle first Clara's work is chasing the deadline, Bel. Let me take care of you." said Andre.

"Good, Sir. I'll have the OB come here to help" Bella replied.

"Ok," said Andre briefly. He was very worried about Clara.

"Clara, get up" said Andre clasping Clara's hand. He gave the eucalyptus oil under the girl's nose, minutes later Clara began to roar.

"Sir Andre, " said Clara spontaneously hugging the man.

Clara was crying in her arms. Andre stroked Clara's back to calm her down. Don't ask how Andre feels, he's happy to be Clara's back. But his heart ached to see him cry.