Behind the Rain and Memories

84. Alina's Decision

In front of the lawyer, Alina signed the file to withdraw the lawsuit against Bryan. The relief implied from Adinda's slightly pale face. She hugged Alina repeatedly as an expression of gratitude.

" I'm sorry to be so selfish yesterday Al, thank you for all the good you've done for us" Adinda said in tears.

" I'm not doing this for free Din, I hope you keep your word!" Alina reminded the woman of the agreement she had made before this decision.

For humanitarian reasons, especially Adinda in a two-bodied condition makes Alina unbearable. He chose to grant the woman's request. Certainly not an easy decision. Bryan's actions are still ringing in his eyes. He did not suffer any severe trauma. Sometimes the nightmares are haunting.

Max was standing on the balcony of the room while staring at the distance, Alina knew what her husband was thinking, the problems that came to change made Max lately difficult to sleep.

Alina braced herself to speak from heart to heart, hoping Max agreed to the steps she would take. Looks like Alina forgot it's not that easy to persuade Max. Instead, he was facing the anger that emanated from the man's eyes when he said his point.

Max repeatedly exhaled a rough breath. It was very obvious that he was regulating emotions from within. Alina feels guilty for putting Max in this situation.

" Aren't you the one who gave me Al's choice, now that you're denying that it's like this, I won't hold myself back, I'll finish that bastard off right then and there!" max said with great emphasis. Both of his hands rested on the guardrail, clutching firmly until his fingers turned white and his veins protruded.

Alina hugged Max from behind.

" Dear, I beg you not to behave like this, I did not expect the situation to be complicated, our family relationship was at stake, I did not have the heart for Adinda, I understood her worries and feelings. You saw the situation yourself, didn't you?"

Max did not immediately reply, letting the state sit for a while then turned his body, grabbed onto Alina's shoulders and looked at her deeply.

" If everyone solves the problem with an apology, for what the law was made, you think everyone in prison has no family, no family, they've got Al maybe even their families did what Adinda did. Not that we have to take the request for granted, ok if you forgive but the law must remain Al way," said Max at length trying to make Alina understand.

Alina understands what Max is saying, but she feels guilty if something happens to Adinda's life later.

" We can make a deal in exchange for punishment, baby, it's for our common good,"

" Why are you so stubborn, my decision remains the same Al, if you want to drop the charges please, don't expect me to accept it, never will!" Max went inside, unwilling to argue any longer with his wife.

Alina knows Max must be disappointed, but she believes the disappointment will not last long. Early in the morning at breakfast Alina again conveyed her meaning before all the family and Max stick to his original decision. He immediately left without touching his food, Alina did not follow because it was useless to persuade people who were being controlled by anger, she remained in the stance, Alina had been pondering this all night.

This time Widya Wati who is faced with a dilemma, she does not want Max disappointed on the other hand she also thinks about the fate of Adinda. Last night Adinda was rushed to the nearest hospital because she was unconscious, lucky her fetus is okay and she was allowed to go home when she was conscious. Doctors diagnosed him as just exhausted and had to actually run his bedrest properly.

After contacting their lawyer, Alina along with Hardi and Widyawati went to the Hartawan mansion, she filed some requirements beforehand. Initially the Reporters did not agree but Adinda assured that he did not object to these conditions. She needed nothing but the presence of her husband.

Before long Bryan had brought several officers into the room. The case was handled by the resort police where the crime occurred. The man was well-groomed, no longer wearing a prisoner's shirt. He lowered his head not daring to look at Alina and the two Max parents present.

After being explained about the matter related to the retraction of the claim, Bryan also put signatures on the files. They shake hands, but Alina ignores Bryan when the man wants to shake hands, leaving him with a heartache. Aware of his mistake, Bryan understood Alina's attitude. It was certain that from that night Alina would hate him for life.

Alina rushed away before the reporters shrouded. Several bodyguards had Hardi set up to guard Alina from the news hunters.

Alina was relieved as soon as she got away from the police station. The goal now is to go to his house, he has permission on mommy therefore they leave with two cars earlier.

" Why are you reckless Al, it's only natural that Max is angry, "aditya's response after Alina recounts today's incident. Alina put Baby Shasa back into her sleeping box.

" I know, brother, sooner or later Max will accept it, much consideration if the demands continue."

" By the way I'm glad you finally moved again to Jakarta, if you open a new office I can help ya, bored at home continue." continued Alina divert the conversation.

" Morrow plan brother wants to survey the place, there are friends who offer the rukonya. Does Max allow you to work with your sister?"

" Not yet to say, ntar deh asked, but Max must be ngizinin!"

Aditya snapped his sister's head slowly "Basic, sure very permission, your husband is unclean where his wife might work,"

Alina chuckled, struggling with problems later in the day made Alina long for the atmosphere of a house like this, full of warmth.

Seeing how the harmony that re-established between Aditya and Sherly made Alina happy. The two work hand in hand in taking care of their baby, like today when Sherly was feeding Gio, Aditya patiently momong her daughter, replacing the cute baby diaper.

There's a little bit of sadness that sneaks in, whether she and Max will be blessed with a baby, feel the hassle of being a parent. Unimagined by Alina Max being a father, replacing diapers like Aditya is doing now

" All will be beautiful in time" said Aditya stroked Alina's hair slowly, knowing what was on his sister's mind. Alina commented a thin smile and rubbed her wet eyes, it was fitting that Aditya could guess.

Alina glanced at the watch, it was almost afternoon she had to get home before Max came home. She hoped her business would be finished so she could have lunch with her husband. It turned out to be hopeless, and today she's taking Max out to dinner. Their favorite restaurant. Count as an apology.

Rushing he spurred his audi sedan, hoping not to get stuck in traffic. He stopped for a while at a bakery to buy snacks, stocked in the apartment. Alina will take Max to stay at the apartment after the resto. They need quality time both after being faced with a problem later.

Now Max is angry and people say the husband and wife problem will be finished in bed. There's no harm in him trying, let alone this week they haven't done the obligatory ritual because Alina is still traumatized. But tonight, it's Alina who's gonna start.

Alina's cheeks flushed thinking about all that, it was fortunate that there was no one. Unconsciously someone noticed him from coming to the store.

" lina! "

The woman who was busy putting groceries into the basket turned her head as soon as someone called her.

" Sister Evan?"

" We finally meet again, "

Alina nodded with a smile.

" I'm so sorry about the trouble that's beenfalling you,"

" Yes, thank you." There is a bit of awkwardness created between the two.

" How about if we're talking over coffee, I hear coffee in the cafe upstairs is good, want to try?"

Alina was about to refuse, but somehow Evan was not a stranger, they were ever close, very close to where Evan disappeared without a trace.

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