
“Whose home?” Renatta asked when Bobby stopped his bike right in front of a rented house that was not too big.
“Home of my mother.” Bobby.
Renatta then got off the back of Bobby. The woman pursed her lips. He asked Bobby to take him to the bus terminal. But the man refused, instead taking Renatta to his mother's house.
“Come in.” Invite Bobby but Renatta flinch.
“Why? Aren't you used to a little house like this?” Terka Bobby makes Renatta grunt.
“I'm used to. Gista's house is also this big.” He said it before Bobby.
“Only, what does your mother say if I go inside?” The woman looked back at Bobby.
Bobby blinks his lips. “Not that I've said that my mother is in a coma at the moment? He's not at home. But was in the hospital.”
Bobby opened the door. Renatta is trailing from behind. But there was something that made the woman swallow.
Bobby's mother is in a coma and is in the hospital. Meanwhile, ‘Bobby’ who sent a message to Richard also said ‘borrowed money for his mother's medical expenses.’
Is this a coincidence again?
“Bob— Renatta about to speak. But Bobby raised the silent sign. Because the man's phone is ringing.
“I'll be there soon.” Said the man on a cell phone attached to his ear.
“Re. You wait here. I have to go to the hospital.” Bobby's voice sounded panicked.
Renatta became anxious. The woman just nodded slowly.
“Do not go anywhere. Don't get out of this house before I come, because this is a crime-prone area.” The man's message then went to the door.
“If you are hungry, find food in the kitchen. There's a refrigerator there.” Obviously Bobby again after closing the door.
Renatta followed. “Why did he lock the door?” Renatta muttered as he could not open the door.
The woman sighed softly. He then sat on a simple sofa that was available in the living room of the house.
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It's been three days that Richard hasn't been okay. Although it was no longer raging, but the man's attitude was very cold and more irritable.
Richard was no longer friendly, not even willing to return greetings from employees who met him.
It makes the workers in the Wijaya Group building wonder. What happened to the leader so that the man turned violent?
“If you are tired of working here. Justsaytheword. I won't forbid you to go.”
Melissa the secretary was also affected by Richard's anger. Just because he made a small mistake.
“I'm sorry, sir.” Melissa lowered her head. He has made even bigger mistakes before. But Richard was not this angry.
Richard did not answer. He entered his room and slammed the door hard.
“Dia why?” Melissa muttered while rubbing her chest in surprise.
“He's heartbroken.” Dirga's voice suddenly sounded beside Melissa.
The woman turned to look at the deputy director.
“Broken heart?”
Dirga nodded his head. “Custom. The girl of his heart is sulking. And three days without news. So, she's ranting.”
“Girl of hearts, Richard?” Repeat Melissa again.
“Yes. My advice, you better make a few days ahead of this you don't make mistakes. If you don't want to get berserk with that guy.” Dirga then passed following the older cousin into his room.
Melissa still didn't understand, but she did. Because I don't want to lose my job.
In Richard's room.
“Don't see me before you bring news about Renatta.” Richard said to the cell phone that was stuck in his ear.
“No news yet?” Dirga asked as Richard looked at her.
The cousin nodded slowly. “How about Gista? Is there anything suspicious about the girl?” Ask Richard then.
Dirga sighed softly. “No. She has absolutely no idea of the whereabouts of sister-in-law.” Evidently.
“You asked him directly?”
Dirga nodded his head. “Yes. No need to hide because we need to know the existence of Renatta ‘kan?”
“You're sure he didn't lie?”
“Yes. Brother just calm down. Other than asking, I have also told people to follow him. But indeed the girl did not know about Renatta.”
Richard rubbed his face violently. The man rests his back on the back of the chair. He then opened his cell phone gallery to see photos of his wife.
‘I miss you, baby. Please give me news. Are you okay?’
Dirga was concerned about the condition of his cousin. Such great love made Richard lose his identity.
Dirga became reminded of the situation he was in when parting with his ex-wife. Even worse than Richard. Every night the man spent his time at the nightclub enjoying bottles of liquor until the morning.
“Renatta must be fine.” Dirga comforted his cousin.
“I hope so.” Richard quietly.
Dirga sighed softly. “Logic only, sis. If something happens to your wife, even bad things, there must be authorities who contact you or the Setiawan family. And I'm sure, brother-in-law is now safe and well. He just needs time to himself. Understand, your wife is only twenty-two years old. Sometimes, he still acts labile.”
Richard squinted at the cousin. That's true what Dirga said. He married a spoiled twenty-two year old girl. Richard should be aware that his wife is still childish sometimes.
“If your wife is an adult, she shouldn't leave immediately when she hears your conversation. Renatta should have come in and demanded an explanation. Not even running with your own assumptions.” Dirga added.
“Like you?” Ask Richard back.
“Yes. Like myself. When I got word that the woman was having an affair. I don't believe it right away. But caught them right away. No need for explanation because I saw the evidence in real.”
Richard nodded in understanding.
The man's phone then clinks.
‘Bos. Miss is in a safe place. For now, leave him alone first. I assure you, miss is fine.’
A line of messages Richard received from Bobby's cell phone number. Richard called the young man.
“Where is my wife?” He did not say hello without giving any greeting.
“Nona is fine. I just found her. But now let him be alone first. Otherwise, he'll know that I work for you.” Answer Bobby from across the call.
“You're sure he's okay?” Richard's tone of voice slowly weakened.
“A hundred percent sure, boss. Right now I just need money to buy Miss a change of clothes. Looks like she bought cheap clothes to change her clothes.” Bobby sounded chuckled.
“I'll send you money. Make sure my wife wears decent clothes, and eats well.”
“Sure, boss. I'm still in the hospital. After this I will shop for miss.”
Call ended. Richard sent some money to Bobby's account.
Dirga noticed a change in the look of Ricahrd's face. The forty-year-old had just received good news.
“What's the good news?” Dirga asked after Richard had saved his phone.
Richard nodded his head.
“Bobby found. It's just that the young man didn't want to tell me where my wife is right now. So Renatta doesn't know if Bobby is my guy.”
Dirga nodded his head.
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