THE CHOICE IN MY LIFE
SECTION 81
“Tia? You mad at me?” rio asked his wife who had been silent ever since they entered the cottage.
“Why did you do it, Rio?”
“I have to do it so that your ex is self-aware and can keep your distance from you. I was uncomfortable when I found out he was still trying to get close to you again.”
“But this is not the way, Rio. You see how surprised the other employees are?”
“You're worried about other employees or worrying about Gilang, Tia? You still have feelings for her?”
“It's not so, Rio. I no longer have any feelings for Gilang. But you have to understand my position. Suddenly you announced that we were married. How should I answer all the questions they will ask me later?”
“They won't dare ask you weird questions, Tia. I made sure it was.”
“You have broken your promise, Rio. We agreed not to announce our marriage until I agreed. But it seems like this has become your plan. I started to get suspicious when I didn't get a roommate for this cottage.”
“You're my partner. How can I sleep apart from you?”
“But we are home also not one room, Rio. Is it hard to be apart for just a few days?”
“Is that easy for you, Tia? You don't have any feelings when you're away from me? I can go crazy imagining being separated from you for just a few minutes. But I think it's different from how you feel. I think I also know the answer you will give me.” The voice Rio let out was so cold.
“It's not so, Rio. I just . .”
“I will grant your wish, Tia. Have fun.” Rio came out with a disappointed feeling.
Tia wanted to chase after him, but she was afraid that if she chased Rio out, they would be the center of attention again. Tia decided to stay in the room and try to calm down. He did not want to get more emotional if they continued the debate.
Until dinner time arrives, Rio did not return also in his cottage. Tia waited outside with worry, especially since Rio's phone could not be contacted.
“Bu Tia? No kerestaurant? Dinner time is soon over, Bu.”
“I'll be there soon.” Tia answered some employees who greeted her.
Since Tia was in the cabin, Tia continued to get congratulations from some employees who passed by to go to the restaurant which was a few meters behind her cottage. A lot of people congratulate themselves without asking anything else. Even Devi and Sinta who were usually more curious chose silence and only congratulated many times for Tia who had become the wife of their leader.
Since the beachfront had started to quiet down, Tia decided to have a restaurant. He hoped to find Rio during dinner. But when he got there, he did not find a typical handsome face belonging to Rio, even until he finished his meal, yet there was no Rio in the room. Tia decided to call Bagas who was chatting with Caca.
“Yes, Mom. Can I help you?” asked Bagas when he was near Tia.
“Call me as usual, Gas. Don't be formal in front of me.” Tia's orders.
“Sorry, Mom. But it can't. I'm afraid to be angry with Mr. Rio if I'm being disrespectful.”
“Alright, it's up to you. Do you know where Rio is?” tia asked worriedly.
“Pak Rio? Not with Tia Ma? Since this afternoon, I have not connected with Mr. Rio.”
“I can't reach him, Gas. Since this afternoon Rio's phone is off.”
“Shortly, Bu.” Bagas tried to contact Rio. “Same, Mom. I also can't contact Mr. Rio.”
“How is it, Gas? I'm worried once.”
“How about we try asking the receptionist lodging? Who knows they've seen Mr. Rio.” Bring bagas.
“Good idea.”
Tia followed Bagas to the receptionist, a place 100 meters away from their lodging. Tia walked over with a feeling of misgivings while still trying to contact Rio's phone.
“Good night, Brother. Can we help you?”
“Halo, Brother. Did you ever see anyone in this photo?” Bagas showed a photo of Rio he took on the company's website profile.
The receptionist noticed the photo Bagas gave, and shook his head slowly.
“Sorry, Brother. I don't see this father.” The answer.
“Who? Try me see.” The friend next to him tried to come see the photo shown by Bagas.
“Ah! I know this father. Not that this father who was in the resort news around and was taken to the hospital because of drowning.” One of the receptionists recognized Rio's face.
“What, Brother? Drowned out? Where's the hospital? Then how's it going? Take me now! Please take me to the hospital. I want to meet my husband!” She panicked and started crying hysterically.