The Cold Wife
Chapter 62

The day of the trial arrived. This time the victory is in the hands of Alex of course. All those involved in the murder of his parents were punished accordingly. It's a death sentence.

All the success that Alex got did not escape the help of the closest people. Including Mrs Sasmitha who was a witness in the trial. Arnold and Nissa were there too.

Alex approached Lady Sasmitha, then knelt before the elderly woman. So did Arnold, who followed in the footsteps of his sister. The two men tightly clasped hands filled with wrinkles.

"We want to apologize for all this misunderstanding, Buk. Even all your families have to be victims" Arnold said so sincerely. He felt guilty, because he had destroyed the Sasmitha family. Families who always support the success of the Digantara family. The woman in front of them was his parents' closest friend.

"It's not all your fault, I understand the situation. Your mother and father I've looked at like my own sister. Our closeness has always backfired, to this stage." Lady Sasmitha rubbed Arnold's head and Alex took turns.

"And you, Alex. Soon meet my grandson, he has misunderstood a lot about you." he continued, staring at Alex inside.

"I'll put an end to this misunderstanding quickly. But not for now, there's still some business I need to get done. Before I pick her up," replied Alex who then kissed the back of Lady Sasmitha's hand.

"Don't take too long, you'll regret it. Your wife's stomach is getting bigger every day, lest you lose precious moments. My granddaughter is stubborn, hard to persuade."

Alex was stunned to hear Mrs Sasmitha's words.

"Ana's pregnant?" ask Alex to be curious. Lady Sasmitha nodded small. And it made Alex happy.

"Oh my god, am I going to be a father? I can't believe this" Alex said with a happy smile.

"Congratulations, I'm so happy to hear that." Arnold patted Alex on the shoulder.

"I don't think you'll ever lose to me." Gerald also chimed in. Everyone who heard that smiled happily.

"Hurry to meet him, it is not good to let the misunderstanding continue to drag on. I can't help you, only you can solve this problem."

"Yes, it won't be long. I'm so happy, I'll have a child soon. Ah, all this time I waited for his presence," Alex said with a radiant face. Happiness is contagious to everyone.

"I also hope that you can solve the problem with my grandson. He still holds grudges against you, no matter how involved you are in his parents' deaths." Lady Sasmitha looked at Arnold and Alex alternately.

"We will immediately put an end to the problems between our families, if he wants to punish us. We don't mind either" Arnold said. Lady Sasmitha nodded. Then they decided to go home together.

***

Gerald kept following Alex's broad steps, toward a secret place. A headquarters located in the city. The three men, Alex, Gerald and Joshua, begin to enter the dark hallway. There was no sign of life there.

"You sure of your decision?" tanya Gerald felt unsure of the decision Alex had chosen.

Alex decides to relinquish his position as the head of the mafia. Which means he has to lose his power in controlling the business world. It will also lower the value of shares in the company.

"This is all I can do to protect my family's future. I don't want the safety of my wife and child to be a bet" Alex replied firmly.

"You're paying too much heed to your wife's words. You're getting weak, do you think they'll let you off easily? I'm sure, they'll still be after your life after taking your place." Gerald clucked in annoyance. He never agreed with Alex's decision.

"I just want to live a normal life. If I die right now, then I want you to keep protecting my wife and son." Alex is still firm in his decision.

"You're Josh, I still have my own world." Gerald tried to refuse his best friend's request. If that really happened.

"Sorry, Sir. I also like Gerald. You better keep this position." Joshua feels sorry for Alex's current condition. He knew very well, Alex loved his wife so much. So he complies with Sweet's wish, to leave the black world that always uses violence in solving problems.

"Have you lost your confidence, Josh. I still have you by my side, I'm sure you'll always be there to help me."

Alex's words silenced Joshua. The man was honored that Alex trusted him so much.

A man dressed in black greeted them with some of his men. "How's the chairman doing?"

Alex had no intention of greeting the man. He immediately threw a bag containing important files and a power stamp.

"I'm officially taking this position off, never touch my family when we have a problem." Alex looked at the man sharply. The man who will replace his position.

"You're in such a hurry, sure you don't want to change your mind?" asked the man looking at Alex full of probing.

"I never pulled my words" Alex said.

After giving up his position, Alex decided to leave the place full of excitement. Leaving all his past behind.

"Take me to the airport" Alex orders his best friend.

"Currently, you're very impatient." Gerald drove up his car and left the deserted place. However, an unexpected event happened to them.

A bullet suddenly shot through Alex's chest. The man looked up, touching his chest which was already spitting out fresh blood. Gerald pulled his car over to the side of the road. They were completely unaware someone had targeted Alex.

"Damn! I told you, they won't let you go." Gerald growled in annoyance. And seeing Alex getting more bloodshed.

"Take the alcohol in the back, hold it so that it doesn't bleed out" Gerald orders Joshua who is sitting in the passenger seat. Joshua followed Gerald's orders swiftly. Alex groaned in pain as Joshua poured alcohol on his wound.

"Shit!" Bump Gerald when he realized that the bullet penetrated right in Alex's heart. Gerald drove back to his car at full speed.

"I'm sure they're still nearby. Goddamn bum! I'm not letting them go." Gerald little berguma. He was starting to worry about Alex's current situation.

"Keep your consciousness, Lex. Remember, you have to live for your wife and children. They're waiting for you." Gerald continues to convince Alex not to close his eyes.

"Sir, this time Lady Ana is waiting for you. Don't think about anything, you have to hold on to them. Don't disappoint the Madam" Joshua said, beginning to worry.

Alex clasped Joshua's hand.

"Josh, protect them if anything happens to me."

"Suckers! Since when have you been so weak, huh?" snapped Gerald was infuriated by Alex's weak attitude.

"You don't think this hurts?" Alex was upset with his best friend. His sight began to fade. It seems like more blood is coming out.

"Damn! Why is there no hospital here." Gerald began to lose his mind. How could the hospital be there, right now they were still in the dead city. Even the people who lived there could be counted by the fingers.

"Master, keep your eyes open." Joshua pat Alex on the cheek. Preserving Alex's consciousness. But Alex is also an ordinary human being, he can't hold on too long. His consciousness slowly disappeared.

The sound of crying was heard in the hospital garden. That voice belongs to Sweet. He cried bitterly, having heard the story that flowed from Gerald's mouth.

"One year, Alex was hospitalized. Almost all of his vital tissues suffered severe damage. No matter what strength he had, he was able to survive. Maybe you're that power" Gerald continued.

"There's no need to feel guilty, it's all out of human control. Now that you know the real reason, all the decisions are in your hands. The operation will be over in a moment, we better get in. I'll tell you the rest next time." Gerald got up from the seat.

"Let me alone" sweet asked. Gerald nodded and left Sweet alone.

Sweet hugged himself, crying so bitterly. The pain in his chest was so painful.

O God, only You can help. Please, please save them. Allow me to fix everything. Let us gather together like a happy family. That's all I want right now. Don't take any of them from me. Sweet kept wailing. Begging the Khalik for her husband and daughter.