A DIVIDED HEART

Episodes 102. Facts about Mariyam 2

"Thank you for the cooperation, I hope we can be a partner for the future" Lian said, shaking my hand and also father, our deal ended with satisfactory results. Today's daylight transactions reached an expected meeting point

"Together, Lian. Give our thanks to miss Mar who has been willing to give confidence in our company" continued Dad and then Lian left the cafe

"We can talk for a while, Nes" asked Dad and we sat back down

"To this day we are entrusted by miss Mar, to resell her property as well as her home. But we don't have to sell them, we use our money first to pay them, how?" bargain with Dad about what was discussed this afternoon

"So what did our father mean to do?"

"Sort of like that, but they don't need to know that. We're both meeting this conversation and don't get heard by them"

"Did Lian know too?" Dad shook his head

"He knows we're just intermediaries as usual, later after the house and everything is sold we can call him back" he said

"If that's what Dad wants, Agnes just come along. Agnes also still has a stash of money that might be able to help dad"

"Thank you, Nes. We just help them as strong as we are, they've been kind and accepted us and now it's our turn to help them"

"Yes, Dad. Oh yeah, William called me and asked to meet"

"Just meet him, who knows he needs something" I nodded

"Agnes will meet him after driving Dad to the office"

"No need, I can call Pras and ask him to come here. You'll meet William soon"

"Alright" I immediately left from there, leaving Dad who still wanted to enjoy his food while waiting for Pras to come

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I'm now heading to where William is, he gave me his address shortly after I left the ABC cafe. I was a little surprised by the address this time, this was far from the city center and could be said to be in a village. For three hours I had to travel there, just before I got there I called Dad and said that I might come home late and he would let me

The road that I passed this time was really draining energy, not only high climbs but also damaged roads, turns and potholes made this road very difficult to pass. Around this road there are only a few houses and the rest like forests or bushes. I had thought about turning around but I remembered the word Father who asked me to meet him who knew he was in trouble, so I resolved to meet him

Three hours passed, and I reached the location that William had sent. I who during the trip felt frightened, not only because of the surrounding conditions that I felt new but I myself forgot to refuel and now my car fuel has reached the end. I watched the surroundings that seemed more crowded than the road I was on, I filed my car slowly to get to the exact point of location

"Your goal is on the left" that's the voice that Google maps delivers, I turned to the direction in question and there looked a small house or rather a simple villa that was beautiful and clean

Villa painted brown and on the outside supported with bamboo it looks comfortable and also warm, there are some pots hanging there containing plants that are all green look refreshing to the eye

The courtyard of the villa is not so broad, on the left and right side there is an orange orchard that is now flowering and gives off a scent that refreshes the sense of smell. Located about 500 meters there are several buildings that are the same size as the villa this time I see, on the left right also has a view that is not much different. Just across the street was a sight that was no less soothing to the eye, the expanse of rice fields and mountains visible as far as the eye could see, giving a sense of tranquility that was never felt in the capital

I got out of the car shortly after parking my car in the yard, I stepped foot while contacting William by phone. Many times I called her but there was no answer, I stopped my steps and looked around. There was no activity whatsoever and not even anyone passed by then, the sun had started to rise but only the wind was blowing

I got back in the car, scared I couldn't avoid it. I tried to call William back but again there was no answer, to avoid my fear of turning on the music at a moderate volume and then trying to contact William back

Thirty minutes passed, I intended to get out of there before the sound of a knock on my car window frightened me even more. I don't know who he is, but the harder it gets here the harder it knocks and makes me tremble

My phone rang and William's number was there, and I immediately grabbed him and answered the call

"Where are you, Will?" as soon as the call is connected

"I'm outside, open your car" I looked at the window and it was William, a sense of relief appeared and I immediately opened my car door. Without a cue I hugged her to shake off the fear I felt a moment ago

"You're why, Nes. What's up?" william continued as I hugged him, I realized and released the now different looking man. His face was a little thin, panda eyes were visible on his face, his hair was not arranged and now all he was wearing was a plain black shirt and also short pants, unlike usual he who always looks dignified and also handsome wearing his office suit

I looked at that face, there was a stroke of sadness there. There was a heavy burden he felt at the moment but he tried to cover it all up with a slightly forced smile

"I'm sorry, I went somewhere. Poselku I cantongi because I brought a motorbike" William pointed to the motor that already looks old, the motorbike is dull and some parts are rusty. Beyond expectations, a conglomerate William Adiputra now has to face a life that is inversely proportional to what he did a while ago, because of his brother's fault he also had to bear the negative impact of it

"Let's go in, there's something I want to talk about" my hand was held by him entering the villa. Villa that looks comfortable on the outside and also no less fun on the inside, this place is so antique and also classic. All furniture is made of wood that is very old but still very sturdy, all forms of furniture are also fairly rare ranging from tableware to decorative lights hanging in this room. Comfort was also very felt when the white light beam combined with the brown paint

William took me to a room in the corner of the villa. A room that is indeed the only one that is in this place, a room that is in conflict with the kitchen and also the living room

"Assalamualaikum, Oma. It's Willy" William said as he knocked on the door. Hearing the word oma I also remembered what Dad and Lian said about William and also Miss Mariyam, I began to guess whether the oma in question was Miss Mariyam or there was another oma

"Oma?" I forced myself to ask and Willy nodded

"Later you will also know" he replied, and after the speech was heard from inside we entered

Just stepping up, I could already see who was now on top of that large bed. Ms. Mariyam, it is true that the person is Miss Mariyam or known as miss Mar, grandmother of William who all this time I was not aware of his presence. I started thinking, what would I tell her later about the marriage lies I told her

William stepped first to get closer to his oman who looked less healthy, I still stood in the doorway and saw the familiarity of the two of them

"Agnes!" Call William disperse the daydream, I approached but with a cautious heart but mother Mariyam smiled at me

"Mom Mariyam" I said as I sat in the chair in front of her

"Yes dear" she replied softly as she stretched out her arms to hug me, I welcomed her and hugged her

"Sorry, all this time oma has been lying to you about who oma is and also about the house" he continued and then released his embrace

"It's okay, Oma. Agnes had also lied the same about the marriage" Ms. Mariyam shook her head "Don't feel guilty, all humans must have been negligent"

"Let's get acquainted" Ms. Mariyam extended her hand

"Mariyam, oma Mariyam. And from now on you also have to call me an oma like Willy"

"I'm Agnes, Oma" I also introduced myself and the three of us laughed

"Do you know, Nes. I'm his granddaughter, but these few days he's been looking for you and doesn't think of me" William crossed his arms around his chest, he's jealous because oma Mariyam wants to be with me more and doesn't want to be with him

"You jealous, Will?" William nodded

"I'm so jealous, Nes" and we're laughing again, really warm at the moment, relieving the anxiety I felt a while ago

"Why are you not contacting oma for a few days, not coming home and leaving things without saying goodbye?"

"Sorry oma, some days Agnes is working and about my things and also not saying goodbye try asking yourself to the granddaughter of the oma!" I looked at William hoping he would explain everything

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