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11. Rex's friend

After Tini's problems were over, Rusminah also invited Tini and her parents to go to Jakarta to attend Ramon and Lanni's wedding which was held luxuriously in the building.

When I first met Lanni, it was the attitude of hostility that Tini showed. He looked at Lanni with a hateful look and it made Lanni uncomfortable. Ramon who understood the meaning of Tini's gaze also reprimanded him.

" I know my wife is beautiful. But don't look rich, Tin. That makes my wife uncomfortable. Yes, dear," said Ramon, clutching Lanni's shoulder in a friendly manner.

What Ramon did made Tini hurt. But when he remembered his promise to Rusminah, Tini also tried to smile.

" I'm sorry. I didn't mean that. I'm just amazed by Lanni's beauty. Pantesan Mas Ramon hastily married her for fear of being taken away. Is it not Mas...?" tini asked with a wry smile.

" You're wrong Tin. Besides being beautiful, Lanni is a smart, gentle and loving woman. She's special to me because she's the only woman who can make me fall in love. Sounds silly, but that's the truth. I'm lucky to marry her." said Ramon as he landed a soft kiss on Lanni's forehead.

What Ramon did made Tini upset was not upset.

" Don't talk about it. I'm so ashamed of Tini.." said Lanni with a blushing face.

" Well, why be ashamed. This is my sister's the same as Ramzi, so treat her like your sister, baby." said Ramon.

" Prepared Dear..," said Lanni with a smile.

Tini also clenched her hands holding back anger when she saw the romantic drama before her. Because of fear of not being able to control himself, Tini also moved away from the guarantee. Tini chose to sit outside the building to calm down while breathing fresh air.

Seeing Tini come out of the building makes Lanni unwell. She also rebuked her husband.

" What was your attitude was not outrageous, Mas. You saw how he reacted...?!" ask Lanni gusar.

" I deliberately let Tini realize. Besides, what I said earlier was honest really..," said Ramon.

" Yes yes. But don't kiss dong's forehead either. I will feel like a bad person because I am happy above the suffering of other women.", Lanni said while glaring.

" We're gonna have to make Tini believe and believe that I never thought of her more than a sister. Besides it's just a warm-up, there's bigger things we have to do in the room later. And this time I guarantee it is You who will not be willing if Tini deket same Me..," whispered Ramon to make Lanni face again blushing.

In the distance, Rusminah and her husband smiled to watch Ramon's action. They were happy because Ramon managed to show Tini's standing in his heart. They hope that after this Tini will not interfere with the lives of Ramon and Lanni.

Two years married, Lanni and Ramon were blessed with a beautiful daughter, Lilian. It was Ramon's father who pinned the name. And three months later Ramon's father died of illness.

When Lanni became pregnant with her second child, Rusminah decided to marry Tini to David. It was done Rusminah because she saw Tini who was no longer interested in the opposite sex. Rusminah worries that Tini will be depressed and intends to end her life again as she once did.

Initially Tini refused because he felt David was not worth Ramon. Tini hopes to marry a man who is at least 'level' with Ramon so that he has pride when he meets Ramon and his wife. Rusminah patiently advised Tini. Unbeknownst to them, Lilian and Ramon listened to their conversation.

" What else do you want Tini. I am old. I want to see my daughter get married. I don't mean to be selfish. But look at David. He's a good man, although not a scholar, but he has a job. He is tenacious and persistent, so Mak sure if with him you will not lack. David must have done everything possible to support you later. Or, you want to continue alone until old man ?. Don't you want to be as happy as Ramon...?" ask Rusminah.

" Why are you rich. My sacrifice is not enough. I'm willing to give up as long as Mas Ramon is happy with Mbak Lanni. So please don't match me again Mak. I do not know Mas Daud, I also do not like him..," said Tini with teary eyes.

" Conscious is Tin, you should indeed retreat because Ramon is not your soul mate. Bring your own happiness. If you don't like David gapapa. Marry a man of your choice other than David. Whoever it is, as long as you are happy Mak will bless you..," said Rusminah as she clasped Tini's fingers tightly.

Tini seemed to think for a moment. He thought which man to marry because he did not know any man at that time. All this time his heart was closed.

Tini finally agreed to the request of Rusminah. He hoped that by marrying David his love for Ramon would erode.

The wedding of Tini and David was celebrated. Apparently David had long liked Tini. And when Rusminah asked him to marry Tini, David enthusiastically agreed.

Tini and David's relationship seems to be going well. Slowly but surely, David managed to make Tini fall in love and replace Ramon's position in his heart. Until finally they were blessed with a pair of children named Septia and Landung.

Lanni's daydreams were caved in as Ramon touched his back gently.

" Oh, Dad's gapapa. Just calculate the budget expenditure We only later..," said Lanni origin to make Ramon smile.

Ramon knows his wife is lying. But Ramon did not care and preferred to sit down to start breakfast.

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At eight o'clock in the morning two vehicles left the Rusminah house. The car driven by Ramon appears to be driving in front while behind him David is driving with his motorbike while piggybacking Tini.

From inside the car Rex and Gama can see Zada standing on the side of the road while staring at the house of the grandmother.

" That's Zada. Why is he looking at Grandma's house so rich...?" ask Gama.

" Maybe he wants to say thank you to Lian for not helping him yesterday." Rex said.

" Eh, you said yesterday that Zada is menstruating again. You know where Rex is...?" ask Gama.

" I've seen Brother Lian and Mom rich. So I immediately know if Zada is menstruating again..," said Rex while closing his eyes because he did not want to discuss Zada now.

Gama nodded and closed his eyes. The car just kept going and stopped somewhere.

Apparently Ramon brought the small group to stop by the red mosque Panjunan. Afterward Ramon took them to the tourist spot Kembang Langit Batang. In addition to wanting to make his family happy, Ramon also wants to introduce a tour of the pride of his homeland to Gondo and his small family.

They spent time there until the Maghreb.

When the car returned home, Rex again saw Zada still standing in his original place and in the same position. Rex went down first and rushed to Zada.

" Where's Rex going...?!" call Lanni out loud when she sees Rex stepping onto the highway.

" Gapapa Lan's. Rex would like to see you for a while, '" said Rusminah.

" Who is Mak...?" ask Lanni.

" The village is here too. Come in, let Rex follow later..," invite Rusminah who is owned by Lanni.

Meanwhile, Rex immediately pulls Zada's hand when the girl intends to run away.

" You wait here daritadi. Why don't you wait on the terrace if there is a need...?" rex asked while staring at Zada.

" Ouch... Lepasin, this is sakiuitt..," Zada said grimacingly.

Rex took off his hand and observed Zada's hand. At that time Rex was surprised to see bruises all over the surface of Zada's skin. Zada's face was bruised and his aunt's corner was bleeding as if she had just been beaten.

" You..., who hit you...?!" rex asked while pressing Zada's shoulder.

" No there is. I fell so hurt..," said Zada frightened.

" Lied !. Someone must have hit you. This is a criminal name and can be reported by the police. Let's go to the police...!" rex said loudly while pulling Zada's hand into the house.

Zada thrashed while continuing to moan over Rex's loud voice. The voices of Rex and Zada make everyone inside the Rusminah house come out. They are shocked when they see Rex drag Zada into the house.

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