The Ruler's Widower
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Tonight is a very special night for Sahira and Rangga, their fifth anniversary.
Unceasingly Sahira was amazed by the car they were riding in. “So seriously this is our car, I feel this is very excessive. As dream.”
Rangga stepped on the brake pedal when the street light turned red. His hand took off the steering wheel and moved to pull Sahira's hand and then grasped it. “This is not a dream, dear.”
Sahira and Rangga are not from a rich family, they live simply because their hard-earned money is only enough to meet the needs of his life. Even up to five years of marriage they do not have a home, because the focus of following a pregnancy program that is quite draining their pockets.
The street lights are turning green again. He started to step on the gas pedal.
When the car driven by Rangga went into elite housing, a question mark appeared in Sahira's mind.
Not far from the entrance gate Rangga car stopped at a house that looked elegant in classic style.
Rangga got out of the car, he circled the car and opened Sahira's door.
Sahira got out of the car with a simple dress she was wearing. His face was looking at the house.
Rangga pulled Sahira's hand, he pulled the key out of his pocket. “You rented this house for our wedding celebration?”
“This is our home.” Rangga smiled widely, from the series his serious face looks very convincing Sahira.
“Honey do not joke, the price of this house must be very expensive. Are you credit?” Sahira's worried face looked ludicrous in Rangga's eyes.
“My assignment gave a gift for the project yesterday. You don't have to worry, let's go in.”
Sahira hugged Rangga tightly. He did not expect Rangga could get a house as good as this from the results of his hard work. “Thank you dear, I love his house.” The tears of Sahira make Rangga feel useful, all this time he felt himself only troublesome Sahira. Because Sahira has to find money to finance both of them. Rangga's salary was exhausted to finance the needs of his father Aditama who is now still in psychiatric hospital.
Since the incident twenty years ago, Rangga carried a heavy burden. His father was found with severe injuries, broken legs and hands. Puncture in the stomach that causes some damage must be done surgery at a considerable cost. Not only that the Aditama company went out of business because the secretary who betrayed and took over the company, Aditama's psyche was shaken because it was far poor. There is nothing left of all that happened but Rangga and Aditama who must live against the cruel world.
The footsteps of Rangga and Sahira felt very light on the marble floor. The feeling of both of them being extremely happy, all the burden and pain they felt first was left at the entrance.
The house is full, even their clothes have been moved Rangga. Rangga takes Sahira to the backyard. A table with two chairs decorated with candles and a bouquet of beautiful flowers on the table welcomed the arrival of two happy people.
Tonight Sahira sees the romantic side of Rangga. His cheeks met as Rangga pulled the chair and invited Sahira to sit down. After making sure his wife was sitting comfortably, Rangga sat in the chair opposite Sahira.
They had a romantic dinner with a burning feeling of happiness. The night will stick beautifully in Sahira's memory.
The sound of the house bell that echoes stops the activities of Sahira and Rangga, they look at each other before finally choosing to see who comes. Rangga felt that he had not invited anyone into this house.
The sound of the bell being pressed continuously indicates that the person cannot wait. Rangga's steps were getting faster, he immediately opened the main door.
Rangga's forehead frowned in surprise when he saw four policemen in their uniforms standing firm.
“Bapak Rangga, you are arrested for participating in the company's embezzlement process.”
Rangga's mouth that closed slightly opened to hear the police's explanation. “Maybe you are wrong.”
Sahira's body froze, the police speech seemed to bewitch his body.
“We are not wrong people, this arrest warrant is very clear.” The police voice sounded a little upset, then showed the warrant he was carrying.
Rangga fell silent resigned when the position handcuffed him. While Sahira approached Rangga and tried to hold Rangga. “Rangga you don't do dirty work right ?”
“You wait at home yes, I will be home soon,” Rangga smiled broadly at Sahira before at the police taking her away.
A single tear escaped from Sahira's mouthpiece. He looked at Rangga's departure with an unreasonable feeling. Between believe and not.
Sahira's body felt very weak, he walked with a little stagger to find the location of the main room. His head is a little throbbing, he needs rest.
Sahira went into a spacious room, with a king-sized bed. Sahira climbed onto the bed, drowning her small body under the covers. Her tears did not stop after Rangga's departure.
Pain and disbelief filled his head. There was a slight sense of disappointment in his mind as the perfect night he thought shattered instantly.
Moreover, the fear is very whack, Sahira does not want to lose Rangga.
The sun welcomes the morning. Sahira wakes up with eyes that feel painful because of swelling. Sahira cleansed her body and changed clothes. When he was finished he got out of the house looking for a public vehicle that could take him to the police station.
Luckily, there was a taxi that stopped to drop off passengers. Sahira went inside. It didn't take long for Sahira to arrive at the police station. When he was about to enter his steps stopped when he saw Rangga coming out with several policemen standing on the side of Rangga's body.
Sahira intercepted the entourage, “Pak permission will I speak briefly with my husband.”
“Quick talk,” the police replied in a firm tone.
“What should I do Rangga?” Sahira's voice sounded soft, Rangga could feel how anxious Sahira was.
“But Rang-“
Rangga quickly interrupted. “Go home and wait for me at home.”
“Come fast, our time is not much.” The police in the lead gave orders to his men who were holding Rangga's body.
Rangga could only resign when the police pulled his body. While his chest was tight to see his beloved wife had to feel the pain of his stupidity.
“I will wait for you at home, quickly go home dear.” That's all Sahira can say. While Rangga himself knows that he is already a suspect and it will not be that easy to come out to accompany Sahira.
Sahira called the school to ask for permission. He had to go to the company where Rangga worked.
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Many pairs of eyes were staring despicablely at Sahira. But he still walked with steady steps towards the reception desk without caring about the gazes of the people.
“I want to meet Mr. Bram.”
The receptionist guards knitted his eyebrows together. “Do you not know that last night Mr. Bram and his assistant were arrested for embezzling company funds.”
“Darkening company funds, how much?”
“Sorry Mom it is not my authority, I can not tell.”
Sahira's body is limp. The receptionist's words were like clarifying the matter that befell Rangga. Sahira knew from today her life would not be okay.
“Then I excuse you, thank you for the information.” The receptionist tried to smile kindly even though her heart was a little arrogant when remembering the problem. What Mr. Bram does is not just tarnish the name of the company.
Sahira chose to return home. Now he can only pray for the good of Rangga. As Sahira's foot descended from the taxi some people put up a board stating the house was confiscated.
“What the hell is this Sir?” Sahira removed the board.
“Whose mother?” the officer does not seem to like the job in disturbing others.
“I am the owner of this house, his wife Rangga.”
“What mother does not know, that money embezzlement of company funds that did Mr. Rangga bought this house. Obviously this isn't Mom's right, so it's better to just leave. This house must be vacated.”
Sahira's chest was tight, like there was a heavy object that was piercing his body. He did not expect Rangga would be this stupid to embezzle funds just because he wanted to see Sahira happy.
Sahira walks aimlessly, his head continues to be filled with problems Rangga. He cursed the fate that befell him and Rangga. God is too cruel, has not suffered enough so far. Sahira never made a fatal mistake but why God punished him so cruelly.
Sahira's head throbbed his body into the middle of the road, while a car at high speed almost hit him.
Sahira could only resignedly close her eyes, her limp body did not have the strength to dodge.
The sound of the car brakes creaking makes the passengers upset the car. “What's up?”
“Sorry Sir, suddenly there is a woman blocking the way.”
Filio. “Quick deal!”
Erik got out of the car to see the state of the woman who almost got hit, lucky he was quick to respond. “What you do, if you want to kill yourself don't be on the side of the road. You are interrupting the journey of my Master!”
Sahira looking down, “Sorry.”
Hearing the voice of the woman who spoke to Erik reminded Filio of someone. He gets out of the car to make sure, his guess is right it turns out Sahira.
“Are you not supposed to teach?”
As Sahira's head upheld his gaze met with Filio. Old man Zeina. I don't know where Sahira is walking fast towards Filio. Yang Sahira knew Filio was quite a successful person in his young age. Even what he heard was that Filio held several companies.
“Master can I ask for help?” Sahira saw the flat look on Filio's face, when the last time they met the man was still smiling kindly.
“Sorry Mom, better you go.” Erik interjected quickly, and in fifteen minutes, Filio had to attend a company meeting.
“Please my husband get involved in corruption case, I am sure Mr. Filio can help me.” Sahira clenched his hands in front, pleading for Filio's help.
“I am a businessman, there is no way I can provide help for free .”
Sahira lowered her head, “Whatever you want me to do it.” Sahira is determined in him, he will do everything he can as long as Rangga can be free.
“I'll help, if you're willing to be a mother to Zeina.”