THE UNIVERSE IS FOLLOWING US
CHAPTER 115

Two days later

"How's it?" ask Maria over the phone line.

Maria wondered what Tio's reaction was when Mr. Suprapto again proposed cooperation. The hope is that the bait he is fishing for can work. Moreover, he had obeyed the old man who gave his body. Satisfying the man, if it turns out that later it will not work, his efforts will be in vain.

"Tio was very happy when I again offered to work with him. His voice was very happy. When I first met Tio when Johan was still around, I felt that his performance was still a long way off. It was also a few times that Johan scolded her. Johan and I had the same idea.

So in my conclusion, Tio felt above the wind when Juna was reported to have died. He made some projects that were actually unnecessary.

I once explained that what he did had nothing to do with the plantation."

Mary heard the story smiling little. That's what he's been waiting for all this time. Complaining sheep from Tio, Juna and eliminating the trust of clients who cooperate with PT. Bramanty. Including vilifying Dira in the eyes of residents around the plantation. That's what makes Juna angry at him.

But that doesn't discourage her. He also heard the conversation of residents while at Juna's house at that time. For him what the citizens say is also not the origin of opinion. Juna once told me that Dira couldn't go with him. Juna was seen legowo when his wife refused to be invited to Lembang for various reasons.

"Marya?"

The middle-aged man's voice again startled his daydream. Maria took a deep breath. Now he must refocus as much as his grudge on Arjuna.

"Yes, um."

Om? I don't know why he had to call that guy om. There seems to be a keenness. But he is no longer a secretary. So it feels like calling the name sir is too formal. That guy is an om-om.

"So how? has Tio already sent the advance?" ask Mary

"I haven't checked M-banking on the other phone. As a businessperson, I have to have a lot of important contacts. Yes you know myself that I am more successful than Johan. But since I've been friends with Johan and Abdul for a long time so I want to be their client."

Ckckck. If he is more successful than PT. Bramantyo, why is he begging for cooperation? in addition, at that time his son was the same genius Arjuna. I think I can catch two flies at once.

"It looks like you and I can meet again. We're discussing the next step. I have not seen the destruction of Arjuna for stepping on my pride for defending his ex-actor wife. Defending a brother-in-law who is actually an enemy in a blanket."

Maria scrunched her forehead. Ex-stuntor? he just found out about it. Huft, it was not difficult to destroy the household of Juna and Dira. Maria guesses for sure Juna doesn't know Dira's past.

"Where do you know that Dira is a former actor? why are you accusing Tio of being the enemy in the blanket?" ask Maria.

"From my son, Tania. He's in college with Dira. I'll tell you when we meet again. I also miss our good times. You know, my wife is old. Not interesting anymore."

You old jackass!

Maria hung up her phone contact with Mr. Suprapto. One time he served the man. Next he will find another prey to pit Arjuna and all his clients.

Maria went into the room. His eyes looked at the ceiling of the room wall. Once this happened, she became a fragile Mary again. Missing the love of a mother.

His mother died when he was in college in Bandung in the third semester. Who wouldn't be sad when someone she cares about is gone forever. Her mother was the focus of her life.

Her papa? after his mother died, his father was widowed for several months. Until the man came to bring a young woman as he was. Who rejects his papa's good looks. Mary had heard that her father was 15 years younger than her mother. He said that when he got married, his mother was 37 years old, while his father. (Take a guess yourself?).

I work there for the guy I've liked since High School. It took a struggle to persuade papa for the sake of work there. Actually if I want to work in the office papa can also. But for Juna's sake, whatever I'll do.

He forgot that his caring attitude gave me hope. Although I know Juna like that is not the same as me. But with others as well.

Dira ex-actor, looks interesting. So I have material to vilify Dira through the people around the estate. It seems that supporting me and Juna is more than agreeing with Dira.

"Mary"

Mary heard her stepmom say her name. He was lazy to obey a woman who was suitable to be called adek than mama. Maria age 29 years, while his new mama 27 years.

When his father remarried, his new mother was 18. Just finished High School. Her new mother was also allowed to attend college with her father. And a college with him. No one knew Angel was her stepmom. Although many approached her new mama, Angel remained loyal to her father. But Maria still doesn't like her new mom.

He is loyal, afraid that he will act in the same way papa continue to be poor again. Inner Mary.

*****

Angel was cooking in the kitchen, not far from her position the husband was busy reading the newspaper. As a young woman, Angel quite enjoyed her status as a connecting mother. She knew it wasn't easy in her husband's family. Especially the child whose age is above him.

The sound of the house bell made Angel stop her activities. But before she left the kitchen, her husband had already gone ahead first. Angel also followed her husband, she wrinkled her forehead when she found out who the guests were coming.

"Excuse me, is this really Miss Maria Selena's house?" ask one of the men in the brown uniform.

"Yes, what's going on, looking for my son?" ask Maria's father.

"Just come in, Pa. Just talk inside. It doesn't feel good to have a neighbor look" Angel said.

The two guests in brown uniforms were invited in. They were invited to talk to his father Maria, while Angel called the child.

"Mary, is anyone looking for you?" call Angel.

Mary rose with shame. He felt no appointment met today.His footsteps walked towards the living room. He wondered who came looking for him.

Legs riveted. It was as if a magnet was blocking his steps. Two men in brown uniforms sat among his papa.

"Mary, what are you doing just as they came here looking for you?"

"I didn't do anything, pa." said Maria softly.

"Miss Maria Selena, you must come with us. Based on the report submitted by brother Arjuna, you have cheated by using the name of PT. Bramanty. You also blackmailed Tio's brother with the lure of cooperation" said the police officer.

The two men in brown uniforms handcuffed Maria's hands. Of course he rebelled because he felt he had done nothing.

"Pa, help me! Mary is not wrong, pa!" please Maria.

"Sir, take my son first. We'll discuss it at the police station" his father Maria said.