The Pearl of Ternista
Betrayed Friend

The hour hand had already shown at 09:00 p.m., but Devan had not yet arrived home. Alina waited for him with anxious hopes, not usually the husband came home late without giving news.

"The food got cold, but Mas Devan didn't come home. The phone is also inactive. Where the hell are you, Mas?" muttered Alina while walking to the window. Peering at the outside atmosphere, if only Devan's car had entered the yard.

However, Alina repeatedly swallowed disappointment. It was still quiet outside and there was no sign of Devan coming.

"Master hasn't come home yet, Madam?" Darmi—sang ART, approached Alina and asked about her master.

Yes, since two weeks ago Alina and Devan have indeed returned to their own homes.

"Yet. Aunty just sleep, then let me clean the dining table myself," replied Alina.

"Ah, it's okay, Madam, I'll just wait. Coincidentally not yet sleepy."

"No need, Bi, go to sleep! It's already night," Alina said with a bit of firmness. He does not want to be disputed anymore. He thought, pity Darmi if you have to wait, because Devan is not necessarily when he returned home.

Ah, considering Devan, Alina was restless again. She was afraid that something bad might happen to her husband. However, Alina tried to hide the anxiety, rather than later Darmi did not want to leave it, even bother.

Because the madam had repeatedly ordered him to leave, Darmi did not hesitate anymore. He went to his room in the back. While Alina, still standing waiting for the husband.

About twenty minutes later, Devan's car entered the gate of his house. Between joy and agitation, Alina ran out and greeted the man

"Honey, I'm sorry I came home so late. It was in the office a lot of problems," said Devan so get off the car and find the woman's troubled face.

"Yes go in first! Later on while eating," replied Alina.

The two entered the house and went straight to the dining table. While Devan was still taking off the suit and rolling up the sleeves of the shirt with the originals, Alina filled Devan's plate with the various dishes that had been served. It's cold, but it's okay. Devan himself refuses when Alina will heat him up. He just asked to make a cup of coffee.

"I'm sorry I didn't tell you that you were coming home late, so you waited until this late" Devan said as his wife sat back in front of him.

Alina smiled, "I'm fine waiting. Next time, don't forget to tell. I'm worried that it's like that, Mas, afraid there's nothing."

"Yes, honey, I forgot that the battery was running out. No time for a charger, my mind is already in a big frenzy."

Alina took a deep breath while looking at her husband fixedly. Then, he uttered a statement of 'why' which had been urgent in the mind since. Yes, she was very curious about the problems that happened in her husband's office.

"Novan is a traitor" Devan said slowly.

"Do you remember the project Mr Burhan gave you last week? Yesterday the funds had been sent to the office, but .. was taken away with Novan."

Devan's explanation made Alina have trouble swallowing. The construction company her husband founded was not a big company. It's like just pioneering.

Devan is fighting on his own. Although the father has a fairly large expedition company, but Devan does not want to be too dependent. He used to ask for a little money.

"Keep ... What, Mas?" Alina's voice was a little trembling.

Devan shook his head, "I don't know yet, honey. Under the agreement, the project must be completed no later than the next six months. Although now I have reported to the police, but do not know when Novan will be caught and return all the money. I'm afraid I'm out of time."

Alina bit her lips hard, "Are we selling the store, Mas?"

Devan shook his head again, "Don't, honey, it's your parents' legacy. It must be managed and developed, not sold. Later, if Novan hasn't been arrested, I'd better find a loan at the bank."

"Mas, the funds for your project are not small. If we take it in the bank, how many installments? Not heavy?" Alina disagrees with Devan's opinion.

Although the weight of removing the heritage clothing store his parents, but according to Alina it is better than looking for a loan.

"Or later I ask Mama's help," said Devan a few moments later.

"That's a lot, isn't it burdensome for Mama?" ask Alina.

Devan remained silent. He was a bit doubtful about that too.

"Before you had a problem with Novan, why did he suddenly betray like this? You used to be good friends, right?" Alina asked again.

However, Devan was still silent. He was stunned and instead recalled the incident the other day—a thing that was the cause of his current destruction. Even so, he did not dare to tell Alina.

Meanwhile, Alina waited for her husband's answer with anxious expectation. In addition to friends, Novan is also the best partner since the company was founded. In fact, in the past Novan also contributed capital in Devan company. No wonder it has been so trusted.

However, now with a sudden betrayal and bring a run for money that is not small. Alina believes there's a big reason behind it all.

Seriate...