Behind the Rain and Memories

18. Initiating Investigation

Since last night's incident, Alina couldn't sleep well, her heart was hit by a huge shock. How could he be so stupid and give in to Max's charm, what was in his mind, he so enjoyed Max's touch, even the kiss still felt imprinted, without realizing Alina held her own lips.

Alina shook her head repeatedly, she could not dissolve in this daydream, the girl immediately opened the blanket and walked towards the wardrobe room, she started packing her belongings into the suitcase. Alina decided to go back home, she can't keep staying here. Being close to Max will only give her a chance at feeling, she admits the man is starting to successfully influence her. But his little heart did not want to betray Bryan.

After making sure no one was left behind, the girl immediately took a shower, before how long she had finished preparing and immediately met Madam Asti.

" Our mother is coming home now, yes" said Alina flat as soon as she found her domestic assistant was helping Bik Retno prepare breakfast.

Ma'am Asti looked astonished, "Now non?"

Alina nodded then returned to her room without saying much, suddenly Alina's attitude left a question mark for the two middle-aged women .

" It looks like something is not right" Bik Retno guessed.

Ma'am Asti also thought the same, yesterday they still saw how the two of their employers were leaving the apartment with happy expressions, they even hope Max and Alina can be paired, and they will be happy, but looking at Alina's attitude this morning, it felt like that hope had faded.

" Yes there you are ready, pity non Alina waiting," said Bik Retno again continue the rest of his work.

Alina dragged two large suitcases up to the living room along with Max who had just exited the room. Alina was glued to see the appearance of Max, from her hair that was still wet, it was certain that the man had just finished bathing.

" Where are you going Al?" max asked in surprise as he glanced at the suitcase beside the girl.

" I want to go home, sir,"

Max knew the reason behind Alina's attitude arriving this time. Just like Alina, Max also felt guilty for making the girl uncomfortable. But what he did last night was not only because of his jealousy but also the form of feelings that had been hidden. Max is too cowardly, he has not dared to reveal it, fearing Alina in shock and instead moving away.

" I'm sorry, what happened between us is out of my control, but I don't mean to harass you, "said Max with regret.

" All right, sir, don't talk about it" said the girl.

" We have to discuss Al, I know why you suddenly want to go home, I will not forbid if you have decided, but I want to set the record straight so that in the future our relationship remains good and there is no awkwardness of course,"

Alina sighed, had it been that easy, in fact she herself was not sure she would be able to behave the same as if nothing had happened between them and then just forgot about it.

" You don't have to worry, everything happens spontaneously, so it's not the father's fault, I should have refused but somehow I resigned, maybe the effect of my longing is with someone, maybe, I'm sorry for you too" Alina said

Alina realizes that her words just now might offend Max, thinking of the man as an impingement but it would be better so that Max doesn't have to guess about Alina's true feelings.

Max smiled wryly, it turned out that was the reason Alina returned the kiss, the girl was longing for her lover even though Max had already grown a head because he thought Alina was starting to have the same feelings as him.

" Of course, it is difficult to forget someone we love so much, especially that person we can no longer achieve, hopefully you can rediscover your happiness Al," said Max mute

" Thank you for your prayers sir, thank you for accommodating us for the past few days, "

" Can't you stay until your mother returns Al? I made a promise to Ranti" Max tried to hold back one last time.

Alina shook her head, "I'll be alone to give understanding to my mother, I'd better stay home,"

If Alina had insisted, Max had no reason to continue to hold back, even the girl also refused when she was about to drop off.

From the apartment lobby, Max kept looking at the online taxi that Alina was riding in until it disappeared from view.

Max let out a disappointed sigh, if only he could think more clearly and not kiss the girl carelessly, maybe Alina would not go like this

Max called Adrian "Have your men moved?"

" Alright, keep watching for 24 hours, do not let your guard down" said Max again when he heard the answer across there

Alina can go home, but that doesn't mean she just takes the girl off, she asks Adrian to recruit a bodyguard to protect and keep an eye on Alina.

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" Hey bro, how are you, "

Max raised his head and smiled looking at the figure that greeted him, he stood up from sitting down and embraced the man.

" It's nice to see inspector Adam again, "he said warmly.

" It's been a long time, since you lived in Paris, you didn't even tell me you were coming back, if it wasn't Adrian who called me I thought you were still there,"

Max chuckles, the two men then dissolve into an exciting conversation, nostalgic about the past while waiting for their order to come.

" Damn it, you think I can't be alone" said Max cynically

Adam chuckled, of course he was just kidding where maybe a Maxime Arlingga Yogatama needed help just to get a woman, no one was able to resist the man's good looks, he said, even now Max has managed to make all visitors in this cafe pay attention to it, but Max is too difficult to conquer.

" I trust you, Max, what you're waiting for, here are so many beautiful girls, always act like playboys, get rid of that flat face, " Adam continued, glancing at the girls who kept watching them .

" They're not my type" replied the original Max, because he's not a typical male charm spreader like most other handsome men.

" I'm sorry you're Max, if I were you to have them bound, I'm sure they'd volunteer to give themselves without being asked, you imagine Max how tempting they would be" Adam said with a gulping expression

" Feculiar Police Base,"

" Thank you for the compliment, now tell me what exactly you want to talk about, I don't think it's your habit to make small talk like this" Adam asked curiously and returned to focusing on the topic.

A few days ago Adrian had called him and said that Max wanted to meet and talk about something, if it was like that Adam was sure there was something serious that his best friend wanted to convey.

" Are you still in the high sector?"

" No, I'm moving to the center now, why, are you in trouble?"

" No, I just want to know about the development of the shooting that happened a few months ago, did it take you guys a long time to uncover the culprit?"

Adam frowned "Often if there is evidence and witnesses, in a matter of days it will soon be revealed, but there are some cases that are indeed complicated and we need a longer time, " explained Adam

Max nodded in understanding, and began to tell him his true intentions.

" Bryan Delano Pratama" Adam tried to remember while continuing to pay attention to the portrait that Max showed.

Max waited carefully, hoping Adam could help him. Because he himself did not have much time to go back to the police station. In addition to his work, he also did not want to provoke attention, Mulia Jaya had many acquaintances of officials in the police force, and they also recognized Max.

Adam pulled the phone out of his pocket and started calling someone, but repeatedly tried, the number still not connected. Not wanting to make Max wait a long time, he also tried to contact other fellow investigators and began to ask about Bryan, but his forehead frowned upon hearing his partner's answer.

" Did you get anything?" ask Max as soon as Adam breaks the connection.

" Something's weird,"

" What do you mean?"

" No shooting case has been reported in this name, are you sure you're reporting it?"

Max is surprised, how could he be wrong, because Alina herself gives details of the time and scene.

" Is it possible that they report to other sectors?"

Adam shook his head "every case will be investigated by the sector where the crime scene cannot be in another sector, unless the case is difficult to disclose or related to the new state thrown into the center"

It's strange how Bryan's case might go unreported while Alina believes Leo and Morgan are in direct contact.

" Is there another possibility?" ask Max again

trying to find a bright spot.

Adam seemed to think for a moment,

" It could be that they didn't report and hired private detectives to investigate" he assumed.

Enough deacons, but Max is not sure, his feeling says there is a secret that is being hidden, maybe this has something to do with Bryan's career as Alina thought, Alina thought, whatever it is Max is determined to investigate further.

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