Divorced for Poor

Chapter 68. Naina .

Lilis looked in pain as she was about to go pick up Naina. Apparently he had cramps in his calf. He sat down by straightening his legs on the sofa of his living room. Naina's pick-up address is going to be late.

This calf cramp, really makes Lilis almost spend 15 minutes, so it can be normal again.

"Lis, what's wrong with you?" ask Ms. Siti while approaching her.

"Kram calf, Mom. Where is the time to pick up Naina," replied Lilis sadly.

"Let Naina's mom pick you up?" said Bu Sri.

"Yes, Mom. I'm sorry, Lilis really can't pick up Naina," Lilis said grimacingly.

"Mother is leaving soon, afraid that Naina will wait a long time," said Ms. Siti.

Lilis sees Miss Siti rushing out to pick up Naina. While he was still trying to massage the affected part of his leg. However, Ms. Siti returned without Naina, and she looked worried and anxious.

"Assalamualaik."

"Wa'alaikum salam" replied Lilis.

"Lilis, Naina is not in her school," said Bu Siti to Lilis' surprise.

"What, there's no school, so where's she going, Mom?" ask Lilis to panic.

"His teacher said, he was picked up by a man who claimed to be your friend. Her teacher believed, because Naina seemed to know her and she also showed her ID card," said Bu Siti.

"Who?"

"Desta."

"Desta. Why did he pick up Naina? Is he gonna take Naina away?" tanya Lilis grew panicked.

"Lilis, don't panic and worry too much, you're pregnant. Try to contact your husband, so he can help think of a solution," said Bu Siti.

"Yes, Mom."

Lilis immediately contacted Nathan, fortunately Nathan was always ready to carry a cell phone wherever he went.

"Hallo, mom. Can you go home now?"

"Could be," Nathan replied immediately shutting down his phone.

Lilis waited until Nathan arrived. Lilis was crying in her mother's arms. Ms. Siti also cried considering how Naina is currently.

"Assalamualaikum," Nathan's greeting voice broke the grief.

"Wa'alaikum greetings," replied Lilis and Bu Siti together.

Ms. Siti let go of her embrace when she saw Nathan coming.

"What's wrong, why are you crying?" nathan asked frantically while sitting near Lilis.

"Naina, Desta brought Naina," Lilis said in tears.

"What, really? Ill-mannered. We need to call the police immediately. He must have wanted to kidnap Naina" Nathan said.

"Wait, Mas. Will the police receive our report? Desta was Naina's father" Lilis said.

"I forgot. He's Naina's father. Mother, please take care of Lilis, let me ask Wendi for help to find Desta to her house," Nathan said as he hugged Lilis.

"Yes, son," replied Lady Siti.

"Mas, let me come find Naina," said Lilis slowly.

"My wife baby. Remember, you are currently pregnant. Take care of your feelings, not too many thoughts. Just leave it all to me. Trust me, everything will be fine. I'm going to deploy my men to search for Desta" Nathan said.

"Bag,"

"Honey, even if I'm no longer a member of the Sugara family, I still have many of my loyal men. Once I ask them to act, they'll come out. Never mind, Naina will be fine. Desta was his father, he wouldn't hurt Naina," Nathan said trying to calm Lilis down.

"I believe in Nathan. Bring Naina back."

"Assalamualaik."

"Wa'alaikum salutations."

Nathan immediately left and contacted several people to immediately search for Desta. Then he contacted Seno and Wendi, to immediately come to his house. After Wendi and Seno came, the three of them rushed to Desta's house.

Desta's rented house looks deserted. There was no one in it. They got out of the car and knocked on the door. But there's no answer.

"It seems like there's no one inside" Seno said.

"Is it possible, Desta decided to return to the village?" ask Wendi.

"You may be right, Wen. Seno please contact Rudi to arrange for people to supervise the airport and the port. We have to hurry before Desta leaves this town" Nathan ordered.

"Ready, Boss."

Seno immediately contacted Rudi and asked Rudi to do as Nathan asked. Seno rushes to meet Nathan after completing his task.

"Boss, everything's been done. Then where are we going?" ask Seno.

We're gonna figure out where Desta might take Naina. We're walking all the way near Naina's school. We'll split up. Me and Wendi and Seno, you're on your own" Nathan said.

The three of them split directions. Nathan and Wendi follow the North road while Seno goes south.

While they were busy looking for Naina, Lilis still felt her pain after getting cramps. He also did not stop crying. He was accompanied by his mother, who was while massaging Lilis' sick calf.

"Lis, don't cry. Just pray for Naina to meet soon" said Ms. Siti slowly.

"Mother, Lilis was very worried. Naina must be very scared. Lilis could not imagine, how Naina's current condition was," Lilis said sadly.

"Let's pray that Naina, be okay."

Lilis and Ms. Siti kept quiet for a moment and prayed in her heart, that Naina would meet soon.

O Allah, protect wherever Naina is. Meet us soon with Naina. Aamiin, Lilis' prayer in the heart.

"Mother, where's Lilis' phone?"

"Maybe left in the living room. Let me get it," said Ms. Siti.

Lady Siti rushed to find Lilis's phone in the living room. After Lilis' phone met, Ms. Siti immediately gave it to Lilis.

"Thank you, Mom. Lilis wanted to see if Desta contacted her or not. Lilis was surprised to find the incoming call from Desta, 5 times. And there's a message one came in from Desta.

Lilis, Naina is with me. If you want Naina back, call me right away.

Lilis stunned. This message was from an hour ago. Suddenly the tears returned.

Naina, I'm sorry.

"Lilis, what's wrong?" tanya Bu Siti was worried to see Lilis back crying.

"Mas Desta's been calling Lilis, ma'am since an hour ago. But Lilis' phone was left outside" Lilis said.

"Try calling him. What does he want to bring Naina?" kat bu Siti's.

Lilis immediately contacted Desta. In just a matter of seconds, Desta had already answered his call.

"Call, Lilis. You finally called me."

"Do you really want to take Naina? I'm sure it's not because you want Naina, is it?"

"You're right, my ex-wife. I just need ..."

"Money ...?"

"Ha-ha-ha, great. My ex-wife is great, so pinter."

"How much?"

"Only 20 million. I need to get back to the village. After this I won't bother you anymore."

"good. But I want to make sure that Naina's okay."

"Mother ... Naina's scared."

"Milk, Naina. Don't be afraid, I'll take you home soon."

Lilis said with a trembling voice.

"That's enough?"

"Mas Desta, don't hurt Naina. He's your son too, his own flesh and blood, mas."

"I knew. But I can't guarantee he's safe if you don't give me cash right now."

"Okay, I'll send you the money soon. Where should I send it?"

"I'll send you the address. Remember not to go to the police if you don't want Naina to get hurt.

Tut Tut's.

"Mas, don't ...."

Desta shut down Lilis' call. Lilis grew sadder, she cried in her mother's arms to strengthen herself.

"It's not best to tell your husband first. I'm afraid something's happened to you and Naina."

"Lilis is afraid that if it's too late, Mas Desta will hurt Naina, Mom. I'll go alone first. If Nathan comes home later, let's just say Lilis picked up Naina."

"Then where are you going to give up the money?" ask Miss Siti worried.

"In a moment," Lilis opened the message from Desta. "The city park."

"Lis, tell your husband."

"Alright, Mom. I'll send a message to Nathan now."

Lilis sends Nathan a message that he's going to meet Desta. After that, Lilis took the money in her closet. Fortunately Lilis always kept cash at home for sudden needs. He counted 20 million and put it in a big envelope.

Naina, patience. I'll take you back