Chandanas

Interval 3 - Figure it out

"What's? So Papa knew from the beginning that it wasn't Mr Arif?" Kiran almost shouted after listening to the explanation from the father.

Apparently, all this time Pradipta has known everything. From the beginning, he felt that Arif who had a history of life without problems and suffered from a little mental problems would not be able to do such a terrible thing to a child. Therefore, Pradipta tried to approach Arif's extended family and seek as much information as possible.

It was then that Pradipta discovered that Arif was a kind and friendly person. He never did anything and always liked children. In addition, Pradipta also got information that after the death of the Wife, Arif lived with his only daughter and a boy who had been about to be adopted by Arif and his late wife.

Arif's parents said that his son was a good person. Although he has a disorder that may make him a little different from most people, they believe that Arif is not a person who can do that terrible thing if not for no reason or not because of someone's orders. Hearing everything made Pradipta feel pity. He could not just release Arif because the man was guilty and had to take responsibility for his actions. On the other hand, Pradipta also could not punish Arif completely because of humanitarian problems. Therefore, Pradipta asked the prosecutor to ease the man's sentence.

No one knows this but Pradipta and Arif's parents. In fact, Pradipta kept all of this a secret from his beloved family.

After the judge struck down the hammer and set the sentence for Arif, Pradipta began his investigation. In accordance with the words of both parents Arif, if not for the incitement or advice of others, the man will not have ideas or ideas to hurt others let alone avenge. Therefore, Pradipta began to investigate the people who were around Arif.

Upon discovering that the only person closest to Arif after his wife's death was his own daughter and the orphanage's child, Pradipta was astonished. Of course, it is not possible if the person who influenced Arif's actions was a child.

At that time, Pradipta almost gave up and considered that the misfortune that befell Arda was a tragedy and error done by Arif because of anger and disappointment after losing a wife. Until an astounding fact succeeded in making Pradipta feel very surprised.

While investigating the background of the boy who had lived with Arif for several years after the death of the Wife, the, he found that there was always a tragedy or problem in every place that the boy had lived.

A poisoning afflicts the entire orphanage, the madness and strange demeanor of his adoptive father - Arif-, the, and the last is a thuggish syndicate that occurred in an orphanage that was also inhabited by the boy before he was adopted by a rich family.

Upon learning of this, Pradipta began sending people to watch over the boy. However, strangely Pradipta's men were always distracted and lost track. Somehow, it was hard for Pradipta to investigate the boy.

Therefore, Pradipta began to relax his business until when Arif out of prison. At that time, various kinds of terror and shipments of terrible objects began to be received. Pradipta deliberately moved his family elsewhere to outwit the original perpetrator. Pradipta learns that it was not Arif who terrorized his family. He knew because since he was willing to ask for a reduced sentence for Arif, he had a good relationship with the man's family even though not openly or in other words in secret.

Seeing the messages and sentences sent through the terror, Pradipta felt confident that the Perpetrator thought Pradipta was still suspecting and blaming Arif for everything. In addition, the perpetrator also knows all the details of the incident even though everything that happened on that day was never known by anyone other than the people involved. Because of this, Pradipta was increasingly convinced that Arif's actions were not done alone. There's a brain that's behind all that.

After everything was revealed some time ago, Pradipta explained and told everything to Kiran and his wife so that his little family could understand the real situation they were going through. On the other hand, Pradipta also apologized and regretted for failing to protect Kiran. He was too focused on gathering strong evidence to ensnare the Abuser to forget the safety of his own son. Forgetting the salvation of Kiran who almost lost his life if not for some people God sent to save his life.

"Papa apologizes for not telling the same story. Papa is afraid this will put you in danger," Pradipta rubbed Kiran's shoulder with teary eyes.

During this time, Pradipta could not sleep well or eat with fullness because he thought about the safety of his eldest son. Lucky because Kiran was able to survive and managed to recover well even though his injuries had not healed properly.

"Ah, yes. Now Papa's people have started to find this Edy. Police may need more time to issue arrest warrants. So, Papa wants to secure him from escaping until the police get a permit and arrest warrant. Papa sent people to monitor his house" Pradipta continued once again.

Kiran nodded in understanding, "So, Edy was Chandana's foster sister for a few years, Pa? Kiran really could not imagine how she had suffered for that long. How he suffered because he had to live with a father who likes to beat him because of OCD he suffered and a vile brother like Edy. Definitely Chandana has been suffering a lot all this time," Kiran put on a gloomy facial expression. Since their meeting in the hospital a few days ago, Kiran had not been able to contact Chandana at all until today.

Pradipta frowned, "Chandana? Is that Arif's daughter?"

Kiran nodded, "Yes, Pa. The story is long, but Kiran knows Chandana well. Not only that, actually. Chandana is the girl Kiran loves."

Liliana who had just listened to what was spoken by her husband and child was also singling a ignorant smile, "So, it is not Ratih huh? But that girl you said you wanted to introduce to Mama but until now you haven't brought her home?"

"Yes!"

While Kiran and Liliana seem to tease each other, Pradipta seems to be busy with his thoughts. He was silent with a stiffened face, as if he was thinking and considering something.

Realizing that her father was suddenly silent and looked strange, Kiran decided to ask, "What's wrong, Pa?"

Pradipta shook his head slowly, "Papa doesn't know that you know and are even close to his daughter Arif," Pradipta glanced at Kiran hesitantly and continued, "Papa himself forgot exactly when, when, maybe about a week after you were hit by a disaster, Arif was found in his house in a state of impaled. About a week or two after the incident, Chandana disappeared. Until now his grandfather was looking for the girl."

Kiran's body stiffened. His still stiff muscles contracted violently upon hearing Pradipta's speech. So, that's why Chandana hasn't been in contact at all since that night. Since Chandana said that maybe the two of them would be in danger because Chandana went to see him that night. Since Chandana asked Kiran to connect a GPS app on each phone just in case. So Chandana knew that she would be in danger. Chandana endangers herself only to meet Kiran who was still hospitalized.

So he didn't come to the hospital for two more weeks because our meeting could hurt both of us? It may have something to do with the poison.. Not Edy who..

"Pa, it looks like Edy did it! It looks like he kidnapped Chandana!" Kiran exclaimed in worry. His lips trembled as he said that sentence. He really couldn't imagine anything bad happening to Chandana.

"You know where it came from? Yes, even if he poisons and hurts you, we can't"

"Chandana said the same to Kiran. We met at the hospital and talked about a lot of things. He said we might be in danger because of the meeting. Someone will do our bad pepper thing," Kiran pulled out her phone in a hurry, "Here! Chandana even links GPS on our phones just in case. And proved! After our meeting that day, Chandana could not be contacted at all! And a few days later, Kiran was poisoned!"

Pradipta. He never thought a teenage boy could do this kind of thing.

"Kamh calm down first, let Papa communicate this with the Adijaya family. Your condition is still not recovering properly. Do not do anything that could harm you. Leave everything to Papa. You're at home and look after Mama with Arda. Yea?" Pradipta took his car keys and grabbed his smartphone. He pressed a few buttons and walked out of the house in a hurry.

Liliana glanced at Kiran with a sad and worried expression. He never thought that the girl his son loved was a girl who was quite complicated and had many problems like this. As a mother, of course Liliana felt worried and unhappy when she found out her son had to deal with dangerous things. However, Kiran is an adult and has the right to make her own choices. To that end, Liliana had no intention of blaming Chandana or obstructing their relationship. The only thing he could do right now was to support and look after Kiran.

"Don't think too much. Let your father take care of everything. You should focus on your body recovery."

Kiran nodded briefly, "Kiran is going to the room, Ma."

With quick steps, Kiran walked to her room. Although some of his limbs were still difficult to move freely, Kiran did not care anymore. He opens his cell phone contact and calls Roka to come to his house and tell her everything. However, Roka says that she intends to bring Naya and Rendi along with her.

"Naya the guy I understand, but the Rendi why do you haul as well?" Kiran exclaimed in wonder.

"Heh, you know not. Ever since he found out that Edy was depraved, he's been saying I've been everywhere! Ask about you mulu! He said he did not want to owe the same lo and redeem his mistake with help!"

"Huh?"

"Bahlah, I'm a boyong also ni son. Pretty lo, there's a kang punch in our group."

Kiran exhaled heavily, "As far as you dah. Get it here!"

"Ready, Boss!"

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Kiran massaged her temple restlessly. He has called Chandana's number many times. However, the result is nil. Chandana's phone is dead.

Honestly speaking, Kiran was now feeling very worried. After their meeting that night, for the first time Kiran was able to listen and know a lot about Chandana. He felt that the distance and the barrier between them had finally collapsed and disintegrated. But now they have to face a much more complicated problem. Kiran was really scared and agitated. He could not imagine what was happening to Chandana. What will Edy do to Chandana.

While Kiran was still busy pondering and coiled with uneasiness, Roka walked in and opened Kiran's room door brutally, making Kiran almost jump off the bed in shock.

"God! This is a house of people, yes! Not a boxing gym!" Kiran exclaimed as she held onto her near-defeated chest.

Roka was still standing in the doorway with a dashing smile as Rendi pushed her from behind while saying, "Woaaaahhhh. What room is this hall? Very big!"

Roka snorted dejectedly, "Heh, Kang Hit! Kaga's seen crazy rich crazy rich and how's that ah! This time he said rich man's son? Idiw bingits!"

"Why fight?" Rendi turned towards Roka with her hands clenched.

Kiran rolled her eyes in annoyance, "He, let's say these guys aren't boxing gyms. Come on sit down. There are so many things I want to tell you!"

Naya who has been busy since clucking because almost every day watching the dispute between Rendi and Roka walked quickly and slammed herself on the hairy carpet next to Kiran's bed.

"What story?"

Rendi and Roka join Naya and Kiran. Now the four of them sat in a circle on the carpet while throwing views at each other.

"About the Edy. And.. Chandanas."

Kiran told me everything. He said all the information he had just gotten from his father was about Edy and Chandana. Edy was once Chandana's adoptive brother. However, it was canceled because the required adoption papers had not been resolved even though Edy had lived with the family for many years. In essence, Kiran explained everything to the three of them. This includes information that Chandana is now missing and most likely kidnapped by Edy.

Hearing Kiran's story leaves Roka, Rendi, and Naya shocked. However, Naya became the most shocked. Now, he has indirectly found the last piece of the puzzle that he must arrange himself to understand the secret that Chandana had told him.

"There's something you need to know about Chandana. I'm not sure if this is true or false because I told you the same story without Chandana's permission, but if you love him, you have to accept and understand all of this," Naya looked at Kiran with quivering pupils.

Now, Naya can't hide the secret any longer.