Fugitive Woman

The King's Lengser

"Darling, is it time for me to take my medicine?"

Darian asked Kalila who was changing into Darian's clothes. Kalila glanced at their room's wall clock.

"A little while, Ian. After changing your clothes, I'll give you the medicine." Kalila smiled sweetly.

Darian just nodded. Honestly, there's not much he can do now. First his legs were paralyzed and he was stuck in this wheelchair forever. And now his eyesight had completely deteriorated. It might even be said that Darian is already blind. There was nothing he could see but a pseudo-shadow that was not clear in shape.

After changing Darian's clothes, Kalila stood up and took the medicine that was on her nightstand. Kalila smiled faintly. Doctor Andi's words again flashed in his head.

"It's corticosteroids. Give this three times a day to make Darian's vision worse."

Kalila grunted quietly.

Oh, Darian. How does it feel to live a life like this? Will you choose to die or live with your limitations?

"Darling, where are you? Why aren't you around me?" Darian asked frantically thinking Kalila had left her alone.

Kalila walked quickly towards Darian.

"Quiet, Ian. I'm just taking your medicine. Here, let's take your medicine." Say Kalila while putting two capsules on the palm of Darian's hand.

Carefully the man stuffed the two capsules into his mouth. The capsule contained a dangerous drug that would make him even more helpless.

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Darian's phone is ringing. Kalila immediately grabbed it and lifted it. Since Darian was blinded, his entire job as President Director was practically Kalila's responsibility. Although in writing, that status was still on Darian. But in practice, Kalila who plays as President Director of Bara Kahuripan.

Kalila stepped closer to Darian and thrust the phone near his ear.

"There was a call from Mr. Rianto. Looks like an Emergency GMS will be held and they need your presence." Kalila told Darian.

Darian. Makes his voice sound authoritative.

"Yes, Mr. Rianto. I'm Darian. What's the need to call me?" Ask Darian firmly.

Kalila looked at Darian who looked solemnly taking the call. His face instantly turned hard for some reason. But Kalila knew very well that the call brought bad news.

"Okay, I'll be there soon. In an hour I'll be there." Darian hung up the phone.

Darian breathed deeply. He then handed his phone to Kalila who was curious about what happened.

"What's wrong? Why does your face look like that?" Kalila asked confused.

Darian looked far ahead of him.

"The shareholders insist they want to make an Emergency GMS." Answer Darian slowly.

Kalila. Seemed very surprised by the news.

"But for what? Is there a tax check?" Kalila again. A little worried about the shocks inside the company.

"To overthrow me. The shareholders consider me to have no competence as President Director anymore. And they want to replace me now." Clearly Darian with stifled emotions.

"And all this because of this fucking disease!" Umpat Darian is upset. His hand grabbed the glass nearby and threw it to pieces.

Kalila immediately hugged Darian who was burning with flames of anger. His hands up and down rubbed Darian's back, trying to calm her down.

"Quiet, Ian. Everything's gonna be fine. No one will be able to take your position." Kalila's whisperer tried to comfort Darian.

"They thought they could take Bara Kahuripan from my hand. They thought they could get rid of me easily just because of my condition. But they're wrong. I'll never leave this company to anyone else." Darian's fury is full of rage. Both of his fists were clenched at the side of his body.

Kalila looked at Darian not understanding. How could he possibly go against the owners of the stock in such a state.

"What do you mean, Ian? What are you planning?" Kalila asked confused.

Darian smiled curiously. A smile that always appears if he finds the best solution to his problem.

"I will appoint you to take over my position, Kalila." Darian takat.

"What?"

Darian felt and touched Kalila's cheek.

"Yes, Honey. You, Kalila Jayanti, from now on will become President Director of PT. Bara Kahuripan."

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Kalila immediately put on her best formal suit. Blazers and expensive pants that he used to buy with his first salary worked at Bara Kahuripan. Kalila smiled smugly looking at her reflection in the mirror. He never thought that today would come back. The day that he could set foot again in the company where he devoted himself first.

But something was different this time. He did not return as the corporate foot mat Kinanti. He came as Kalila. Kalila who will become the new President Director of Bara Kahuripan.

"Are you ready, honey?" Tanya Kalila approached Darian who had been waiting for her since earlier.

Darian nodded.

"I'll show the old men that I'm not someone they can just step on. I, Darian Chatra Wijaya will make them realize their respective positions." Granted Darian was upset.

Kalila stroked Darian's shoulder gently.

"Yes, Ian. You can definitely do it. I will always help you." Said Kalila with her grin.

Kalila then pushes Darian out of their house and into the car. Quickly, Darian's private driver started the car and drove it through the crowded streets. Half an hour later, Kalila and Darian arrived at that place.

"Are you ready?" Kalila asked Darian.

The man nodded. Kalila encouraged her lover to enter the eight-story building. Instantly dozens of pairs of eyes pointed at the two. How not, it's been a long time since Darian showed up at the office. And today he came in a wheelchair and was accompanied by an amazingly beautiful woman. Naturally many were interested in paying attention to the two of them.

"Why is everyone watching us, Ian?" Ask Kalila astonished.

Darian laughed a little.

"of course. Because we're the real owners of this kingdom, Kalila." Answer Darian with a pongah.

Kalila nodded without answering a word. He immediately pushed Darian into the elevator which shot up to the eighth floor. The place where the emergency GMS will be held. A minute passed, the elevator clanked. They indicated they had arrived on the floor.

The knock on Kalila's heels echoed throughout the corridor of the room. He and Darian walked quickly down the long hallway before they finally arrived in front of a large glass door.

"Don't be afraid, Kalila. We didn't come to take. We'll just defend our throne." Said Darian in a haughty tone.

Kalila took a deep breath and stepped into the room with Darian. They became the center of attention of the twenty people inside.

"Good morning, everybody. Did my arrival surprise you?" Tanya Darian is cold.

No one answered it. All of them were busy whispering to each other. It might be questionable who the woman who was with Darian was. And as if he could read the atmosphere in the room, Darian cleared his throat loudly. Making each pair of eyes refocus on him and Kalila.

"Include me, this is Kalila. My future wife and my successor as the next President Director of PT Bara Kahuripan."