The Pearl of Ternista
Meet Sherin in the Middle of the Night

Since coming up with all her puzzles, Juna disappeared for two weeks. Not just through real, but via virtual as well. Called, texted, no response from him. When Novan asked Bagas, he said Juna started working on the project. However, not knowing the details of what part he was holding, nor did he understand whose project he was participating in. Juna's closed attitude, made Bagas reluctant to ask further.

Novan doesn't think about that much anymore. Because now, his relationship with Tiara was also fine. Even the more friendly they are. The important thing is to keep the commitment, that's how Novan thought. As long as two hearts do not open a gap, outside temptations cannot enter the ark.

However, Novan did not talk at length about it. He only says that Juna gives advice, without confusing and enigmatic frills. Not to hide, but not to disturb the peace of Tiara. As much as possible Novan tries to make Tiara comfortable and without burden.

'Van, tomorrow the cafe opens, right?After a few days of missing news, that night Juna suddenly contacted Novan.

'Open, why?'

Reply Novan.

'My friend wants a reservation for her boyfriend's birthday. But, malem around tenth, because it must be overtime first.'

Nova thinks for a moment. During this time, the cafe closes at the latest at 10:30 p.m. While the reservation just started at 10:00, it will automatically finish midnight, because it can not be one hour round.

"Why, Mas?" tiara asked who was sitting next to Novan.

"The theme is Juna who wants a reservation place, but really, really, ten o'clock just started." Novan looked at Tiara. That woman is what makes him worry. If he keeps the cafe until night, automatically let Tiara alone in the house. Want to be invited also not have the heart, he has been working all day. Time to rest, time is still in the cafe where there is no bed.

"What are you doing because of what, Mom?" Tiara's question unravels Novan's musings, pulling back his healthy mind to take a chance.

"What if I keep the cafe until night?"

Not yet Tiara replied, Novan's phone is back vibrating. Again Juna sent a message.

'He doesn't matter even if the price is higher, which is important to be able to place. To celebrate the afternoon there is still no permit for holidays. If you can try, Van, pity him.'

Novan's finger had not moved, only his eyes were incessantly staring at the writing.

"Take it, Mom, I'm okay. Neighbors here are many, after all .. You also did not stay overnight at the cafe. There is no need to worry too much about me" said Tiara.

Novan was still silent, somewhat doubtful of his wife's request. Although Tiara used to be home alone, she is now married. He has full responsibility for the safety and security of the woman.

"But___"

"I'm okay, believe me!" tiara concluded while sidling spoiled, convincing Novan that he was fine.

"Well then, I'll take it."

"Don't forget the extra love also for Ferdi and Dika, pity is already outside working hours."

Novan smiled, "Yes, honey. Thanks for your support and understanding."

Tiara nodded, then came smiling after Novan's kiss landed sweetly on her forehead.

Meanwhile, in a different place Juna also smiled widely. After getting a reply 'okay' from Novan, he seemed to get a fresh breeze. One task has been completed, and of course there is a reward for its success.

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"Thank you, Van, for a place for them. Last night was confused, want a reservation where. Because before, his girlfriend had tried to ask two places, but could not," said Juna on the sidelines of the noisy conversation of many friends.

"Liet down. But by the way ... Where do you work now?" Novan seizes the opportunity to find out about Juna now.

"Eh, I went to friends." Instead of answering, Juna got up and moved away from Novan. Then gather with his friends, so it is difficult to be questioned again.

"There is something strange about him. There's no way there's nothing" Novan looked at Juna.

Throughout the event, Novan repeatedly stole a glance at Juna, as well as at other visitors who he said were Juna's friends. Novan is trying to figure out who they really are, because the faces are so unfamiliar. But unfortunately, until the show ended there was no satisfactory answer. Neither about their identity nor the secrets that Juna still keeps. Everything is as neat as ever.

"It's important that they don't create problems, they don't have to think about anything else. Even if there is a problem, but if you do not want to tell a story, yes. Perhaps, he can overcome his own problems, "inner Novan while cleaning up the remnants of the event just now.

Because it was done three, the work did not take long, about twenty minutes only. When they finished, they went home to each other.

By riding a matic motorcycle that was purchased after marriage yesterday, Novan left his growing business. Quite fast he drove, already impatient to arrive home and accompany his beloved wife, who may now be asleep. Naturally, the clockwork already showed the number twelve exactly. Even now, the streets are empty. There are only one or two vehicles on the main road.

The silence was even more so when Novan entered the alley leading to his home. Although the building is crowded, but everything is closed. Silent. Only the sound of the Novan motor is the only sound.

Shortly after, Novan saw a horde of people standing by the roadside. The more suspicious it is noticed. They were standing near a luxury car with a woman docked there.

"What's that about?" inner Novan while slowing down, to see clearly what they are doing.

'Please let me go!'

A plea greeted Novan's hearing when he had stopped his motorbike.

Now it is clear what happened, the woman who is none other than Sherin is being bullied by four men who do not know what her name is. What Novan knew, Sherin looked terrified at the time.

"Take him off!" novan shouted while getting off the motor.

For a moment he forgot about the problems that once involved him with Sherin.

Thought Novan, even if the one standing was a foreign woman, she would not be silent either. Definitely helped.

"You who? Don't interfere in our affairs!" snapped one of them, complete with a sharp look and a beaver face.

"Take him off, then I won't interfere anymore!" novan replied without fear. Because of the grappling, he is indeed quite reliable.

"That's right!" While throwing a curse, the man immediately attacked Novan. Some hard blows he lay, but none of them were on target. Novan managed to dodge and give a counterattack, until the opponent lay helpless.

The defeat made the others angry, so do not hesitate to gang up on Novan. Blows and kicks from different people kept approaching Novan. Fortunately, he was still able to fend off.

Whether Novan was too great, or those thugs who were too weak, it was so easy to beat them back and make them foggy.

After they escape on their deafening motors, Sherin and Novan are left alone. Both stand face to face with eyes that had a glance—just as soon as.

Seriate...