Canticles

18. Lilian Disappointed

Hesti and the thugs were rushed to the police station. They must account for the deeds of those who have tried to 'sell' Lilian to the striped men.

About how Ramon got there is because Lilian turned on the GPS on her phone so that her whereabouts are easy to track.

The night before Ramon was forced to intervene when his two children had a big fight at home. Ramon breaks up Lilian and Rex's argument, which speaks in a high tone of voice, to the point of interest.

" What are you guys fighting about ?. It's late at night, can't it drop a little volume of his voice...?" reprimand Ramon while standing in the doorway of Lilian's room.

" I'm sorry Well. Rex nih made because of, " said Lilian.

" Kok I really. I'm just saying that Brother be careful with Brother whose name is Nesti. She's not a good woman. Besides that he also had the same evil intentions Brother...!" sahut Rex with a tone of voice that rose again.

" Where do you know that Hesti is not a good woman and has evil intentions with your brother...?" ask Ramon.

" I saw it myself Dad. At first I want to nolongin Kak Hesti who bullied thugs. But just as I decetin, they were noisier and the thug called Kak Hesti's name. If they don't know each other it's impossible that thug called Kak Nesti's name, right Yah...?" rex asked while looking at his father.

" Certainly, continue...?" ask Ramon impatiently.

" It turns out that the thug was angry because Kak Hesti could not pay the debt. They are also angry because Kak Nesti has the intention to stop being a PSK.

Lilian looked bellowed at Rex's words. He felt his brother making things up with his story. But when Rex tried to analyze the attitude of Nesti when they were chased by thugs the other day, inevitably Lilian also became suspicious.

" Especially he said he had found a suitable person to be his successor. I'm afraid it's Brother. That's why I asked Big Brother to be careful, " said Rex ending his story.

Ramon looked at Lilian and Rex in turn.

" This is a serious problem for children !. Please be careful as this will involve a lot of people. I have to report this to the police so that it can be dealt with immediately" Ramon said.

" But it hasn't happened yet. Can you report without any evidence...?" ask Lilian.

" When you calm down, Li. Dad has a police officer. He certainly wants to help us, especially this is a human trafficking problem that is indeed rife pursued by the Police..," said Ramon quickly.

Afterwards Ramon contacted his friend Aditya who was one of the police officers.

After getting information from Ramon, Aditya immediately coordinated with his ranks to uncover prostitution practices involving the student named Hesti. The conjecture while Hesti is a longtime player who has managed to 'market' some woman who incidentally is his own friend.

And at Aditya's direction, Lilian activates the GPS on her phone. Apparently this time Hesti hit the stone. Being impatient to immediately leave the dark world makes Hesti unsuspecting with the attitude of Lilian who willingly followed him.

Finally, his intention to stop peddling himself was realized. Even as a result of his actions he had to receive a prison sentence for several years.

The trial was held behind closed doors for Lilian's safety. Ramon does not want his son to be in danger and pursued by 'other groups' because he has dared to reveal the practice of prostitution among students.

When Lilian's trial was met with Hesti. At that moment, Hesti seemed to cry regretting his actions. He begged Lilian to forgive him.

" I had to Li. I don't have any other way, '" said Hesti, shedding tears.

" Lo is evil Hesti. I didn't expect Lo to push me there just to be a redeemer of Lo's freedom. Where is your conscience ?. Is this what you call friendship...?!" lillian was angry.

" If this is how you treat friends, maybe that's why you are being bullied by so many people. How many women did Lo sell Hes, how many...?!" ask Lilian loudly.

" Patience Child. Let this be a police matter. The important thing is that your task of witnessing is done" Ramon said, holding Lilian's shoulder.

" Dad's right, son. We go home now yuk, I'm sick of being here, too" said Lanni, fanning her face.

Hearing Ramon and Lanni's words made Lilian flinch. He nodded and followed the words of his parents. Without looking again Lilian left Nesti just like that.

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Since the arrest of Hesti, Lilian has changed. Lilian who was always cheerful is now a quiet figure. Nadifa who is a close friend did not understand why Lilian became a figure who is no longer friendly and prefers to be alone.

" I'm looking for everywhere you know, Lo." said Nadifa, sitting next to Lilian.

" Why did Lo nyariin I...?" lillian asked while remaining focused on reading the book.

" How come, you are sohib I. People who are always there are the same I am every day. So naturally if I nyariin Lo..," said Nadifa.

" It's not just me who is the same Lo every day. The others are, too, so why should I go...?" ask Lilian cuek.

" Isn't this why Li ?. Since hesti ga entered college Lo became rich gini. Any child where he never nongol on campus. What's not scared in DO ya. Moreover, this already wants the final exam of the semester, can be serious if it does not rise in level..," said Nadifa.

Hearing Nadifa's words made Lilian's eyes glaze over. Again he remembered the figure of Hesti who he had considered the best friend. But unfortunately, Hesti has made his heart hurt and difficult to forgive.

Feeling ignored by Lilian, Nadifa looked at Lilian.

" Don't you know where Hesti went Li ?. Last time Lo took his request to take him somewhere. Did something happen to Hesti Li...?" tanya Nadifa was suspicious.

" I don't know where he's going. And please don't mention her name again in front of me." Lilian asked as she closed the book she read.

" What the hell is Li...?" ask Nadifa curiously.

" There is nothing, " said Lilian, rising from her seat.

" I don't believe it. Say the same I now or I don't want to be Temen Lo again...!" nadifa said half-threatening while blocking Lilian's hand tightly.

Lilian looked at both of Nadifa's eyes for a moment then let out a long sigh. He was tired of having to keep everything to himself. Lilian nodded her head and said a sentence that calmed Nadifa down.

" I'm telling you everything but it's not here. We go to class now, God willing, we meet at the cafe." Lilian said.

" Ok, I agree...!" sahut Nadifa enthusiastically.

Afterwards Nadifa let go of her hand checks and let Lilian step first into the classroom.

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