Reaching Hope
Chapter 36 The Bitter Reality

Around 5pm Andre's parents came, they were a little shocked to see their beloved son sprawled. They calmed down a little after listening to the doctor's explanation during the control hours. Juan was ready to pray Maghrib and forage, since noon his stomach has not been filled. When he was in the canteen of Bagas hospital called.

"Hello, Gas. What's the news?" ask Juan

"I want to give info, but Mas promise not to be angry or emotional yes," said Bagas very carefully.

"What do you mean, Gas?" juan asked not to understand.

"Promise first, let me not feel guilty," said Bagas forcefully.

"What the hell, Gas! Just make me curious about you. Yeah whatever, I promise." Juan answered half-forced.

"So gini, I investigated. I've had hired men search for the driver of that car. They managed to find him. The man had said that it was an accident, but when he showed the results of CCTV and threatened to be reported by the authorities he was afraid." explained Bagas, but stopped for a moment. He still hesitates to tell.

"Clearly how? What say?" juan asked curiously.

"He said he was just a man. The target is actually your lover, Clara, Mas." Bagas obviously made Juan flabbergasted in disbelief.

"What's? Seriously you, Gas?" juan asked in disbelief.

"Yes, I was there when he was interrogated. But he said he didn't know who told him to, he was called on the phone."

"But don't worry, I'll investigate. He I let go, but I've tapped him. I'm pretty sure the guy who told her to call her back, '" Bagas said.

"Ok, thank you Gas" Juan said.

***

A week has passed since the accident. Andre was able to go home and do his activities, but occasionally had to keep control of the hospital.

"Hello, Juan. We can meet now, there's something important I want to talk about" Bagas said.

"OK, go straight to the office. I wait, Gas," replied Juan.

"Ok, Mas" said Bagas and hung up.

About 20 minutes later Bagas had arrived. He went straight to Juan's room.

"What's the gas? How do you want to meet in person, usually by phone is enough?" juan asked curiously.

"It's about the accident involving Mas Andre yesterday. I asked him to investigate, and yesterday there was a number that contacted the person who caused the accident. Suspecting that I checked, I asked a friend who was a professional about this problem. Try to see this," explained Bagas song gives a piece of paper containing the number and history of sms mobile phone perpetrator.

"Yes, why then? Just catch it, no, it's proof." replied Juan after reading the text history.

"Mas should listen to this, too" Bagas said, then played a recording of the conversation.

"Why am I such a stranger to the voice of the person on the tape huh?" juan asked as if remembering to remember, but he forgot whose voice it was.

Bagas did not want to convey directly without evidence, because he was afraid Juan would not believe.

"Try Mas type this phone number in Mas Juan cellphone," said Bagas while thrusting the paper.

"What is Gas made for? Report directly to the authorities, let them handle it." replied Juan firmly.

"Aren't you curious about this guy? What was the motive for wanting to harm Clara? Don't you want to know?" tanya Bagas seriously.

"I've just typed the number," said Bagas forced.

"It's up to you" replied Juan.

He started typing number after number, arriving at the last number a name appeared on his phone screen. He hasn't saved the number, just typed it. His eyes stared intently at Bagas asking for an explanation.

"What does this mean, Bagas?" juan asked shouting.

"Sorry, that's the truth. I don't want to be charged without evidence, so it took me a long time to investigate this case. I didn't believe it at first either, but I've researched it many times until I'm absolutely sure." Bagas explained very carefully.

As Juan's tears fell, his heart ached. He really did not expect this to happen in his life. Juan sat down in his chair, holding his back. His body felt helpless. Bagas tried to calm him down, he patted Juan on the shoulder to strengthen him. His eyes looked pityfully at his cousin.

"Prophey yes, Mas," said Bagas cheering.

"So it's Mama who told that guy, Gas?" juan asked, still not believing it.

"The evidence all leads there, Mas," replied Bagas.

Juan sighed, he wiped his tears with the corner of his suit.

"Why did he do this to me, Gas? If papa did maybe I'd believe, but this is mama. What am I supposed to do, Gas?" tanyanya, she felt very sad.

"Try to talk to aunty, but do not let the emotions. After all he was the one who had given birth and raised Mas." said Bagas, trying to be wise.

"Maybe he has his own reasons, it could also be due to demand or coercion from om Danu," he said again, speculating.

"All right, I'll talk later. Thank you for everything, Gas." said Juan, patting Bagas on the shoulder.

"Sama-sama Mas's. Then the next step how is Mas?" ask Bagas.

"Let me tell Gas, I'll have to talk to my mom first" Juan said.

"Ok Mas, then I go first." said Bagas.

Juan decides to meet his mother later that night, he must know what motive his mother wants to harm Clara.

***

Elsewhere Jhony has returned to Surabaya, he immediately costs around Clara's place. Tini's mother's condition has gradually improved, even been able to do activities as usual. Jhony really gave the best treatment to his mother. He also gave a decent grip money. Tini's mother initially suspected where Jhony got a lot of money while she knew her son only worked as a factory worker. But he reasoned to borrow from Juan, and Tini's mother believed, because she knew Juan was generous.

"I have to start looking for a job, the savings have started to run low" Jhony said when he saw the balance in his account.

"Hello, Clara. I have returned to Surabaya because my mother is well enough. I need a job, can you help me?" jhony asked with great hope.

"Alhamdulillah, I miss you very much Jhon. Later tonight try you maen to the apartment yes, later I give you the address. Later I try to ask Juan or Mr. Andre who knows there are vacancies" said Clara so enthusiastic.

"Yes, I'll see you later" replied Jhony.

Because it was still afternoon, Jhony decided to take a short walk in the mall. He bought some new clothes. After getting tired of walking around he stopped at the foodcourt area to fill the stomach. When eating he felt someone watching, then he turned to the right. A handsome man with dimples smiled sweetly towards him.

'Oh my God why my heart trembles at that man's smile, forgive your servant Ya Alla' Inner Jhony.

He turned his eyes away, he did not want to go the wrong way again.