Secret Denis
Thirty-three

The magnificent house that stood in the elite area seemed to lose its series. There was no light of happiness emanating from inside the house. The residents are mourning again. The previous news was the news of the death of Alex, the owner's favorite son. And now, the news of the disappearance of Arga Dinata spread from mouth to mouth among the workers in the house. I don't know who's spreading it for the first time. Clearly, Alex restricts those who know about the matter to the father's safety.

But the news has already spread, although there has been no official statement from Alex. Even so, they agreed that the news should not spread through the walls of the house. Everyone talked about it while whispering to each other and no one dared at all to talk about it openly.

Behind it, the happy news of the owner's first son's safe return makes everyone not want to stop talking about it. The curiosity of how the story behind the news of Alex's passing and how the man survived only became a rumor among them.

All they knew was that the figure who had always been a short distance from Alex was a helper god to the master. Everyone bowed respectfully to Denis as he entered the mansion. He's got facilities that are just as luxurious as Alex's. Alex introduced him to all the residents of the house as a very meritorious person in his life. He showed me a room that was located side by side with his room to be occupied by Denis. At first Denis was reluctant to accept Alex's kindness. But Alex insisted and he was there as Alex's best friend.

Alex doesn't want to talk about himself. The focus now is on the safety of his father. After asking the hospital to show the CCTV footage, and also asking for information from Yoni, the first thing he did was try to contact Bhishma's number from Yoni's phone.

But before he could contact the man, a message had first come in and said Arga Dinata would be fine if no police were involved. That's clearly a threat. And Alex can't ignore that threat. His father is in the hands of Bhishma. And Alex had once felt the man's cruelty. The man will not play with his words. Soon Alex orders his men to be prepared in the face of all the possibilities that will happen.

Alex contacts his family's lawyer who he believes is still loyal to his father. He also began to record important people and people who were loyal to him. It's important that in the circumstances he knows who his friends are and who his opponents are. But fortunately, it turns out that Bisma and Tania did not involve many others in carrying out their evil plans. The people in the company and friends of Arga Dinata were not involved at all. At least that's what Alex knows for now.

After getting the full support of all parties and explaining some things to his personal lawyer, Alex held an impromptu meeting held in his papa's office attended by some of his closest people. He explained the situation that was happening at the moment. He told everyone that he survived the accident and now he is back to continue his duties as heir to the throne of his papa business empire. He also explained the involvement of Bhishma in all the events that happened to him and also those that his father is now experiencing.

Everyone was very surprised by what happened. They can't believe Alex didn't say it. Alex's presence alone had shocked everyone. Coupled with the fact that Bhishma, the confidant of Arga Dinata has betrayed. It feels so hard to believe. Especially for those who know the history of the friendship of Bisma and Arga Dinata.

A car stopped in the courtyard of a large house when it entered dinner time. A young man got out of the car and a beautiful girl came out of the passenger door. With wide steps they entered the house directly to the family room in the middle of the house. A very spacious room with two sets of large sofas in the middle. In both corners there is the end of the stairs that connect to the second floor of the house.

Alex is coming down the stairs from the right. It was the direction where his room was located at the top. Denis followed in his footsteps with changed clothes. Their faces looked fresher after cleaning themselves in their rooms.

Alex's eyes fell on the two people who had just entered the living room. The two men were stunned to see who was climbing one by one the stairs leading to the ground floor.

"Alex?!" Almost at the same time, two people who were staring at Alex screamed in disbelief at their vision. The news about Alex's appearance has indeed been obtained since this afternoon. But when that figure had been before them, it had precisely left them with an overwhelming shock.

The beautiful girl who was none other than Viola, immediately came to a realization from her shock. He greeted Alex who had set foot on the ground floor. Longing for the girl who longed for love from Alex was hugging Alex's body. His face was set in Alex's field.

"Alex?? Is this really you? Oh God..It's you.." The girl shed tears. His face looked up at Alex, touching Alex's face with both hands. His trembling net withstood the radiant novelty without being prevented. "I miss you so much, Alex.."

Viola clasped Alex's body back, as if he didn't want to let go again.

Alex was stunned for a moment to receive treatment from the girl. His hands hang on both sides of his body. There was one uncomfortable feeling when getting a hug from the girl. He did not have any special taste in the girl. Even for a long time, he had always avoided excessive interaction with Viola. He knew exactly how the girl felt about him. But he could not return the girl's feelings. Other than that she didn't love Viola, she also knew that Reno wanted the girl. Alex doesn't want to hurt his sister's feelings.

"Sister Alex.." Reno was right in front of him. His eyes implied something that could not be interpreted. His hand touched Alex's shoulder. "I'm glad you're alive and back home."

Viola stretched his embrace. But his hand was still wrapped around Alex's burly arm. He wiped away the tears that had soaked both of his cheeks.

Alex looked at his sister with a slight smile on his lips.

"I'm also happy to be back home.."

Reno embraces Alex's left shoulder, while on his right Viola is sagging spoiled as if he does not want to let go of Alex.

"I'm sorry. I don't know what happened to Papa. I should've taken care of papa, but.."

"That's it. It's not your fault. I also don't believe in all this if I don't see it with my own eyes.." Alex asked his sister's words. His voice sounds both sad.

They then sat down on the sofa with Viola who continued to stick. Alex tried to untie the girl's hand. But Viola really didn't want to stay away from the man. No matter what look Reno looked so hurt looking at the scene before him.

Without them realizing it, there was one more person who was embarrassed to see the closeness of Alex and Viola. Denis secretly sees Viola who does not want to be far from Alex. He turned his steps out of the room. A garden behind the house becomes the goal. He was sitting in a gazebo in the middle of the garden. A pond full of colorful koi fish averted his eyes. He sat quietly as he continued to stare at the fish.

In the family room, Reno seemed to bow her head. Apologizing to Alex on behalf of his mother who has made a fatal mistake by treason with Bhishma.

"I really don't know about their relationship. Especially until such evil intentions. I can't believe my mom behaved like that. He must have been influenced by bisma.."

"You really don't know their relationship?" Alex looked at his sister. Looking for the truth on Reno's face that looked pale and nervous.

"I don't know one bit. If only I knew, I'd make sure I was the first one to beat up that jerk. Moreover, he has tried to kill you. That's so outrageous..." Reno clenched her hands. Alex had told briefly all the events that befell him so that the news of his death spread and was trusted by everyone. What Bhishma has done to eliminate it. All of that did not escape from the distrustful insistence shown by Reno.

"Now what will Alex do? Is your brother going to report to the police?"

"I'm not going to report to the police. Bhishma threatened me with papa's safety as a bet. But I'll make sure the traitor gets the right payback for what he did.."

"Do you know where they are now?"

"I don't know yet. But in a minute, I'll know."

Then Alex realized that there was no Denis in the room. They walked from upstairs. But now he's not here. Alex looked at her.

A maid brought a drink and put it on the table in front of them.

"Bak Arni, did you see Denis?" Alex asked the young woman.

"I see it in the back yard, Mom." The woman replied politely. Standing by the tray she used to carry the drink.

"Oh. Thank you mbak." Alex smiled a little. The woman nodded and immediately passed from the living room after informing her that dinner was ready.

"You eat first. Excuse me.." Alex got up from his seat.

"Where are you going?" Viola looked at Alex, not willing to be abandoned by the man. He stood up.

"Sorry Viola. I have a little business. Reno, you sleep at home, right? I need you to face this problem together. You better take Viola home after dinner, then come back here." Alex looked at his sister.

"I'll just stay here. I still miss you. Can ya?" Viola whined spoiled. His eyes blinked at Alex, hoping the man would allow him to stay in the house.

Alex took a breath. She knew how stubborn Viola was and disliked rejection. The girl was used to being in that house. He often seduced his mother Alex to be allowed to stay at this house on the grounds that there were no friends at home. Both of his parents were rarely at home. And he's an only child. He often felt lonely living in his own home.

"Thank you Viola. For now, I don't want to involve outsiders. My papa's safety is at stake. So please, don't tell anyone about this."

"My father's not an outsider, Lex. He is a friend of Arga. You know how their relationship is."

"I knew. But for now, I don't want too many people to know about papa. Let me finish my way. Eat first. Reno will take you home."

Alex passed from the room without waiting for an answer from Viola.

Step towards the backyard. There is a garden that is overgrown with various kinds of plants. There is a gazebo in the middle. There he could see Denis sitting in a pond full of koi fish huddled here and there.

"Denis." Alex's voice shifted Denis' gaze from the fish in the clear watering pond.

Alex sits in a wooden chair across from Denis.

"Some word from Jack's bang and his men?"

"Yet. But they continued to browse through all the places that the man used to go. All the information about the man was already held by Jack. Just calm down. I'm sure they'll get some info soon."

"My men are all moving."

"Hopefully your papa will be found soon and safe."

"Thank you, Denis. You always help me in any situation. I owe you too much."

"There is no debt. I just want to help you."

For a moment both were silent. Feel the whirring of the night wind that blows carrying the fragrant flowers of the night.

"Oiya.tadi it.Who are they?" Denis' voice broke the silence between them.

"So that's my other sister's mother. Name's Reno. And that girl, her name is Viola. He's Reno's friend. I mean, Reno likes that girl."

Denis scrunched his forehead. His eyes narrowed at Alex.

"You mean, he's the son of the woman who's taken Papa lo's escape?"

"Yes, that's it."

"Do you believe that child? I mean, maybe not if he was involved in your stepmom's scandal?"

Alex breathed a sigh. His eyes were looking far ahead, not knowing what.

"I don't know. I don't think it's possible he's working together to harm his own father. I can't just accuse him."

"But I think it's good to be alert as everyone. Even your own brother."

Alex smiled bitterly. He knew that all this time he was so stupid that he trusted the people he had considered as his own family. But to suspect Reno, his heart refused altogether. He couldn't possibly accuse his sister of conspiring with Tania and Bhishma to destroy his papa and himself.

He shook his head while muttering softly.

"He couldn't have done that. It's impossible."

Denis pulled a little corner of his lips. His heart said otherwise. He must be suspicious of Reno. Although he is the younger brother of Alex, but it is not impossible that the child has evil intentions towards his own brother. Remembering them is different mom. And Reno is certainly closer to her mother and will side with her mother.

Secretly, Denis was planning something in his mind. He won't tell Alex before everything is clear and he has real evidence.

"Alexes.."

Alex and Denis turned toward the source of the voice. Viola walked towards them with a smile on his lips.

"Why are you here?" Alex looked at the girl flat.

"You haven't had dinner yet, have you? Let's eat together. Reno's waiting at the dinner table."

The girl looked at Denis for a moment then turned her gaze to Alex as if asking about the person who was with Alex.

As if understanding the girl's gaze, Alex immediately introduced Denis to Viola.

"Oiya Vio, this is Denis, the man who helped me many times from the attacks of Bhishma. Because of him, I'm still alive today."

"Hey. I'm Viola." Viola reached out her hand to greet Denis. Inevitably Denis welcomed the hand while saying his name.

Viola smiled sweetly at Denis. After his hand slipped out of Denis's, he grabbed Alex's hand and pulled her to head home.

"Vio.."

"Come Alex. We didn't have dinner together for a long time. I miss you very much.."

Viola dragged Alex by the hand and the man could not dodge anymore. He turned to Denis and gestured to follow him into the house. Denis escaped his gaze. I don't want to see the scene in front of his eyes. He was still in his place. Alex disappears behind the door of the mansion.

He wakes up when a maid arrives and informs him that Alex and everyone are waiting for him for dinner. Denis moved from his seat. Inevitably he had to enter the house and join everyone for dinner together.

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