I Can Be Happy Without You, Mom

Chapter 55 In Shot

"What do you mean? I don't like interfering in other people's business?" ask Rangga.

"You will know later. Bokir feed them, boss tells them not to die" said Wanto.

"Good, Boss,"

Bokir came out immediately, it seemed like he was taking food for them.

"Please let them go if it's me you want" Pinta Rangga said.

"No way, they will definitely report to the police if I let go" said Wanto.

"I'll have them keep this a secret, I promise," Rangga said.

"No Rangga, we will not leave you alone here" said Rania.

"But Nia, your safety is paramount. I'm..."

"You don't have to argue. We're not gonna finish you off, the boss just told you to hold you back until the time comes. If the case is over, you guys I'll release" said Wanto.

"Cases? so this has to do with the case I'm dealing with huh? So you're Peterson's criminal's man?" ask Rangga growled.

"I'm being overwhelmed, because you guys are noisy, anyway,"

Wanto left them and closed the door again.

"Hey come back, untie this if you dare. I'm gonna beat you up and that cowardly Peterson,"

Rangga shouted and tried to untie her. But the rope was strong enough that he could not take it off easily.

"Step calm, save your energy. We have to strategize in order to get out of this place safely" Rania said.

"I'm sorry, because of me you're in danger, too,"

Rangga felt very guilty.

"Who is Peterson?"

"He's a big criminal, I'm currently working on his case. Looks like he is indeed stalling, tomorrow is an appeal hearing. If I can't attend it will be very beneficial for him," explained Rangga.

"Oh so. It turns out that being a lawyer is not as good as people think yes. The stakes are even life if it's wrong to handle the case,"

"I'm used to it like this Nia, that's why I've been choosing myself all along. I was hesitant to continue our relationship Nia, I was afraid that it would bring you and the children into danger like this,"

The man bowed, his mind raging. It felt like he could not bring them into his life if instead of the happiness they could get but the danger that at any moment could lurk their lives.

"You say what Rangga, if we have chosen our way of life then there is no reason to leave it. If God does predestine us to be together, then I will always accompany you in joy or sorrow,"

"Are you serious, Nia? Even if I bring you guys into danger like this, you'll never leave me?"

"Of course, I will continue with you until the end. I used to feel sorry for the kids for having to be involved in such a terrible thing, but seeing yourself so protective of us that not caring about yourself finally made me realize. I was too selfish, I was thinking too much about my own feelings" Rania replied.

"Thank you for your trust, I promise to get you out of here safely soon" Rangga said solemnly.

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Her afternoon.

Their bodies have been powered back because the man named Bokir had fed them. Only Rania's hand was taken off to feed the three people in her supervision. Finished eating she immediately tied her hands back.

"Please..please..."

"Shut up, don't be noisy. It's free for you to shout because here in the forest, no one will help you" hardik Bokir.

"You need money, right, I'll give you 10x what he gives you if you let us go" Rangga said trying to negotiate.

"Hahaha.. You think I'll believe it? If I let you go, you'll definitely report to the police" Bokir replied.

"Look, you just let them go. I'll still give you 10x. I promise I won't run away from here,"

Bokir seemed to think 10x fold was very much for him, he could have fun with the money. But he was not a brave man, he was too afraid of Wanto and the people who told them to.

"I'm a loyal friend, will not be persuaded of your deception,"

Bokir then left but did not close the door, before how long he returned with tape to cover their mouths.

"Because you are noisy, I will silence your mouth. Who told you to just get people distracted,"

They tried to resist, but because their hands and feet were tied they were helpless.

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The night has come.

Rangga was so sad that he could do nothing to help them. Moreover, seeing both Rania's sad and frightened children made her feel even more worthless. With the remnants of her powers she tries to code Rania to open the tape in her mouth. He positioned his mouth near Rania's bound hand. The two managed to open each other with tape in their mouths.

"How Rangga, the bond is very strong. I can't open it" said Rania.

"Then try to untie you,"

They tried to help untie each other but failed because they were too strong. Suddenly they heard footsteps approaching.

"How is this if it is found out we managed to open our mouth, they will definitely be more vigilant," said Rania panicked.

"Let it go, maybe I should take the case off. I don't want to risk your lives,"

"No Rangga, you must defend the truth. Make us your encouragement not your hindrance or weakness in doing good,"

"Rania..."

How lucky to have a partner who can always strengthen, not even weaken even in a state of being down. Rania begins to realize that she is beginning to love the man. While Rangga is more crazy about the woman in front of him.

KreKK...

Suddenly the door opened slowly. But not Bokir or Wanto who entered. The dark room limited their view so they could not see the three people clearly. Only their shadows appear because they are exposed to the dim light of the moon.

"Do not be afraid, we have come to save you,"

The voice of a stranger seemed familiar to their ears. They tried to remember but forgot who the owner of the voice was.

"Thank you sir, please first meet the children" said Rangga.

"Just calm Mr. Rangga, we'll save you all,"

Rangga was stunned to hear his name mentioned, it seemed like the man knew him.

The three men immediately untied them with scissors, it seemed like they had prepared everything. After they finished monitoring the situation in front, because it felt safe the three men immediately took them away from the place. Luckily the children understood the situation so they could calm down.

"Mr... Mr Tohir, right?"

Rangga could now clearly see the figure of the man who saved them with the help of moonlight.