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. Fabio looked at Zain sharply, the seriousness implied clearly on Fabio's face.

"We apologise for Reza's absence. Because there was something he could not leave behind. So, we hope Mr. Fabio..."

"What is more important than this meeting? Until he reneges on the deal he made himself." Firmly Fabio interrupted as Zain sighed.

"Reza...." Zain immediately turned his gaze to another direction while cursing Reza in his heart. "What reason do I have to say for Fabio to understand." His mutter looked for the right word to give a logical reason to Fabio who was looking at him with emphasis.

"Reza..."

"To the hospital, sir, he got word that Mr. Reza's sister was seriously ill." Zain turned his head as secretary Reza interrupted giving an answer with a single breath as if he was actually telling the truth.

"Sister?" Fabio frowned more and more fixedly staring at Fitri.

"Yes, sir." His nervous reply immediately lowered his gaze.

"Isn't Reza's sister dead?" Ask Fabio again.

"A-sister of another father sir. Lady Sarah was once married to a man other than Mr. Ridwan." Answer Fitri. Intention wants to make Fabio believe in his words, but Fabio even more suspect that Arisa is here.

"Do you know Arisa?" Fabio asked suddenly relaxed.

"Ahh.. isn't he dead? I see the news everywhere." Imbuh Zain who also looks relaxed but actually, his heart is worried.

"really? But, I found evidence that the deceased was not my future wife" Fabio said, tapping a finger on the table in front of him.

"I mean sir?" Zain asked as if he did not understand, but he actually knew everything. Arisa told me who died. And if they're careful, they'll find Arisa here easily. Despite her sadness, Arisa tries to toughen up and strengthen herself in order to survive without anyone.

"In which hospital was Reza's sister treated?" Fabio asked who moved from his seat. Zain flinched and thought Fabio would catch up with Reza, then perhaps meet Arisa.

"Grand-master..." ~Zain

"Why?" ~Fabio

"No-no sir." Zain lowered his head and let Fabio pass leaving the meeting room.

"So, where's Reza's sister in the care?" Fabio's question was more pressing.

"Reza hasn't told him yet sir." Answer Zain carefully.

"Ohh well. I'll find it myself." Fabio said, followed by his personal assistant. Zain sagged then followed Fabio to the loby.

. At Tio's residence, Seno and Daffa collected some evidence of Citra's death.

"I've guessed brother. At the same time, the image also disappeared." Daffa said.

"But if Aris goes by air, there should be a name on the passenger list. But Aris and Citra did not have Daf." Timpal Seno who looks tired because of his irregular sleep pattern after Arisa left.

"I feel like Aris is still alive for some reason. First, there was no scar on the burned body's chest. Second, I didn't find any files left in the car. Third, the phone I found didn't have Arisa. I know exactly his phone." Tio clearly showed the evidence he had.

"Tio. What about your man? He found signs of Aris's whereabouts?" Seno asked turned to look at Tio.

"Yet. Even Bayu did not find any signs of Arisa's existence in Jogja. Fabio too, argghh I don't trust him. Now he's just going to meet his client in Bandung." Decih Tio gave an upset. Then, he and Seno simultaneously turned their heads and looked at each other meaningfully.

"Hand." Say both.

"Why don't we think there? Aris could've met Reza, right?" ~Seno.

"But what is possible? And did Fabio realize it before we did?" ~Tio.

"Ahaha I don't understand with ya g you guys talk about, but if it is possible Arisa is in Bandung, then we will go and look for Arisa's whereabouts." Daffa interrupts Tio and Seno's debate.

"Okay, so that no one is suspicious, let me just go there. I'll tell you later." Daffa turned suddenly serious. Tio and Seno agreed to Daffa's plan, and they could not leave their wives without telling them why they were leaving. Because other than them, no one believes that Arisa is still alive. Everyone thinks that Citra is Arisa.

Once Tio foolishly spread the news of loss, but he was instead considered crazy by everyone. Until Seno said that she did not believe Arisa died. Because the evidence of Citra's belongings is still intact at home, and no name is listed on every flight record. Since Arisa's car is at the airport, Tio thinks that this is just Arisa's manipulation so they think she's leaving by plane, and is replaced by her friend.

A few weeks after Arisa's departure, Yugito all-out scolded Tio for spreading the announcement of the loss. While everyone knows that Arisa died in an accident. This has caused a lot of controversy on social media. In part, they follow Arisa's death, and some people even call Tio crazy.

"Dad doesn't think. Why can you spread that senseless news? You buried your sister's body yourself." Said Yugito twitching his throbbing head due to lack of sleep. "Dad knows, you've lost Aris a lot. But control yourself. Don't be crazy about Aris. You have to accept the truth."

"Yes dad. Tio is crazy. Tio is crazy for losing Aris. Tio is also crazy because Tio cannot accept reality. But it was all because Tio had loved him more than anything. Maybe I feel lost for a while, because I never take care and care for Aris. But Tio's not a father. Tio watched her grow, she was sick, she was happy, she was sad, she laughed, and she gave up everything she loved for Raisa. So, was there just one reason for Tio not to go crazy over her loss?" He said with tears already dripping down his face. Tio sobbed loudly and then re-thought about how fate Arisa if indeed he had not died. All the cards given to Arisa, even Arisa keep. All his precious things were left behind. But one that Tio did not find in Arisa's room. No other Phoenix necklace.

. Reza panics when Zain calls her and says that Fabio will look for her and will probably find Arisa too. Although Reza knows Zain is still in the office, Zain has a few confidants to stake out.

Reza opened the door still in a panic, then he immediately opened his suit and replaced it with a hoodie. If you wear formal clothing, it is easy to suspect.

"Sir ken-" Reza shuts Arisa's mouth quickly leaving her speechless for a moment.

"Shut up. Someone wants to take you. If you do, you'll be safe." Firmly Reza stared intently at the two beads of Arisa.

Their hearts were beating so hard, they were only the first time in this close distance. Slowly Reza took her hand off Arisa, and she turned her head out to make sure there was no Fabio. His fear now made him uncontrollable. It felt like the more days, it was getting heavier to get away from Arisa.

. One day, Arisa was walking in a city park after she was declared cured. He stared one by one the passing cars were breaking the streets while waiting for Zain and his friend to come. He really misses the capital city full of memories for him. From his friendship with the family, Rama, and even Rayyan who may now be happy with his twin brother.

"Even I have to forget you by force. It was impossible from the beginning because of Oma's blessing, now it's more impossible because you're already with Raisa." Arisa's mind wipes away the dew that feels well in her eyelids. He took off the glasses which are now important objects for his disguise. When he looked at a car, he was wondering why was Daffa there? Soon Arisa got up and passed as quickly as possible leaving the garden area before Daffa saw.

Daffa noticed Arisa's movements leaving in a hurry. Not wanting to lose any more, Daffa ran across with eyes still staring at Arisa. He almost became a hit-and-run victim because he was not careful. Until, he managed to reach Arisa's hand with a breath of breath.

"Ma-af.. no-na." he said with a very heavy breath.

Arisa was silent not looking back at her when Daffa so tightly clasped her hands. Daffa looked up and found short hair that was as straight as a shoulder and a familiar face but with bangs flat parallel to the eyebrows, plus clear glasses that made Arisa a little different.

"Ar-ri-sa, you really are Arisa. Yes you are Arisa. You're still alive." he said back by force, even though his tongue felt a bit out.

"Yes? Who?" Arisa slightly tilted her head and smiled kindly acting like a stranger.

"It's me. Daffa. You're forgot?" Arisa shook her head in response to Daffa's question.

"Sorry brother, maybe you're wrong." Arisa's words are convincing. It felt like Arisa was crying and embracing Daffa at this time because she missed those closest to her.

"Daughter." Calling Tiara from behind made Daffa stare and slowly let go of Arisa's grasp.

"Aishhh I'm looking for you. Comeing! brother Zain will wait." He said again as he pulled Arisa's hand away from Daffa.

"He who? You familiar?" Tiara looked back while continuing to walk hand in hand with Arisa.

"No." Arisa replied in a slightly altered voice.

"You're hot inside? Why are your voices different?" Tiara asked innocently grabbed Arisa's shoulder and was getting faintly heard by Daffa as it got further and further away.

"Daughter? Why am I silent? Isn't the princess also her name? Wh why? Why does my body not want to chase after him? Or is it true that Arisa is dead and just happens to be similar? Arggghhhh why am I so crazy?" Inner Daffa grabbed her hair and threw her hand violently. It was seen Daffa wiping her tears that were rushing with frustration making Arisa also cry loudly in the distance.

"I'm sorry Daf."

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