Love is Noiseless

Chapter 45's

“I'm not following along, Mom. For the land issue I just feel guilty, the land document was held by Mr. Marc because of my actions. All the company leaders and Mr. Dinan are now in a difficult position because of that,” Layla explained.

“Just don't get involved in any of their affairs, La,” stressed Ms. Irma.

“Iya, Mom. I want to tell you something about mom,” said Layla by looking fixed on the face of the aging Ms. Irma.

“What story, La?”

“That dream is coming again, Bu.”

“Fire?” ask Ms. Irma who knew Layla from a long time ago often nightmares about fires.

Layla nodded slowly.

“You may be exhausted, La. So try to get enough rest every day,” continued Ms. Irma.

“But, Mom, I had a dream after Mr. Richard asked about a fire that had occurred in our home first. Is it true that our home has ever been a fire, ma'am?” ask Layla curiously.

“Fire, La?”

“Iya, Mom. I dreamt that mom's office was on fire. There were five women there, they were locked up and couldn't get out. Surprisingly in the dream I saw Mr. Dinan helping someone, but the woman refused and told Mr. Dinan to save me from the procession. When me and Mr. Dinan came out, I saw myself as a child when I saw the fire, Mom,” Layla explained her dream.

A heavy breath came out of Ms. Irma's mouth. “It was just a dream, La. You love Mr. Dinan too much, so you dream he helps you,” said Ms. Irma soberly.

Layla was stunned to hear it. He might have fallen for Dinan. And can't avoid that.

“But the fire really happened, Bu?” tanya Layla chose to focus on their discussion.

“Iya, La. At that time you were three years old, you couldn't possibly remember well. All the children in the parlour saw the fire in the yard. It's true that there were five people who died from the fire, you know them because they were the ones who took care of you since you were a baby. So it's only natural if you dream like that,” explained Ms. Irma.

“Oh, yes, La. When the children moved in, Mr. Dinan talked to Mom. He's like accusing you of cheating, La. I'm so worried, are you really okay?” said Ms. Irma diverted the discussion.

Layla took a deep breath. “Before we got married, I had another lover, Mom. I think I've told this to mom.”

“Jeez, La. Are you really cheating? it's a despicable act, La.”

“Bu,” cut Layla, “I don't cheat, the man still wants me. I don't want to see him anymore and I asked him not to see me. My marriage and Mr. Dinan was sudden, ma'am. So I have to solve my problems with him in my marriage and Mr. Dinan. So maybe Mr. Dinan misunderstood for that.”

Ms. Irma shook her head to hear it. “Solve quickly, La. Don't make any misunderstandings in your marriage. Explain everything to Mr. Dinan honestly and openly as it is,” said Ms. Irma advising Layla.

Layla nodded in understanding. He saw Ms. Irma re-opening the book she had closed. Make Layla know herself not to interfere with Ms. Irma's work. He then decided to meet his sisters in the courtyard of the home.

***

Layla had just opened the door to her apartment and Dinan had two large white plastic bags after shopping at the supermarket. The girl stepped happily, she had been thinking about cooking the menu for dinner. Given that Dinan enjoyed everything he cooked so much, Layla was excited to keep trying new menus that are more delicious

As she stepped into the living room, Layla heard a TV light up there.  “Has he gone home?” ask Layla with a witty look.

Layla continued to step up, she saw Dinan sitting watching the business news.

“Bapak is home?” ask Layla.

“Speaking what are you doing with Ms Irma?” ask Richard casually.

Layla gulped, did Richard tell Dinan that he had met Bayu? The girl's sense of pleasure instantly turned hollow. He stood there.

“Hey, why are you standing there?” asked Richard who was already sitting beside Dinan.

“Sa-me,” says Layla staggered.

“What did you say to Ms Irma?” ask Richard to Dinan.

Layla breathes a sigh of relief. Dinan did not judge him there.

“He is still evasive, surely he is hiding something big from us,” Richard said as he drank water and looked at the TV. He chooses to ignore Layla because he knows that Dinan does not want to blame the girl for what she did.

“Then we find out what he's hiding. What's your latest invention now?” ask Dinan again.

Layla chose to go to the kitchen immediately to tidy up all her groceries. The position of the kitchen with the central room close, making Layla can hear their conversation.

“This is interesting, Nan,” said Richard who did not call Dinan as father. “The name of one of the fire victims is the same as one of the grandchildren of the foundation owner.”

“Interesting where? can't you work with Becus, Richard? obviously the foundation belongs to them, of course there is a possibility of their family in that parlour!” snarled Dinan in annoyance.

“Eh, interestingly it was because they agreed to the results of the police investigation that the fire was due to short circuit of electric current, whereas Bu Mulia said there was a possibility the fire was intentional. Why do you think they didn't find out the cause of the fire if there was a deliberate factor? Why would they just let their family be charred like that?” richard has his opinion.

Dinan breathed a long breath. “The world is cruel, Chard. Even your own family won't care if you want to die or live. Even if you die and they benefit from it, you will be killed for their sake.”

“Yes, you're right, Nan. But I think it's interesting, I feel like there's something strange here, because Ms. Irma never wants to be open to telling us. As soon as there will be other info, my people have investigated all the data of Herman Barata. We can have the power to get that land.”

“Good,” close Dinan.

“But this woman wants you to leave it as you like?” richard asked, highlighting sharply to Layla who was busy arranging her groceries in the closet.

Dinan looked at Layla. “Let him meet the man as he pleases,” said Dinan, Layla who realized that the sentence for her spontaneously turned her head. He looked at Dinan who was staring at him flatly.

“The more he meets the man, the better. I can really slap dad's pride that he was never so good at picking women,” Dinan said coldly.

Layla shook her head, realizing that Dinan already knew she was meeting Bayu again. The girl's eyes instantly weakened. Why would he make any more mistakes that would complicate his own position on Dinan's side?

“Clean everything, Chard. We should start construction soon in the near future.” Dinan then stood up, he walked towards the second floor.

Layla quickly left the kitchen, stopping right near Richard who was still sitting in the living room. “What are you happy to make me always wrong in the eyes of Mr Dinan?” layla asked with a trembling voice holding back the cries.

“You act, just calm down on Dinan's side, then no one will disturb you. But you're playing with the other guy behind Dinan. It really makes me uncomfortable. Than Dinan was already disappointed because it saves feelings for you, I better make him hate you from the beginning,” said Richard without burden.

“I have no bad intentions for Mr. Dinan, sir. I also have no intention of hurting him. If Mr. Dinan accepts me as his wife, I would be happy to serve him. But from the beginning he threatened to kick me out of this apartment.”

Richard stood up, making Layla's sentence stop. “If you want to be Dinan's wife, then be a good wife, not play with other men. He started this marriage with many wounds and disappointments to women. So understand that, instead of looking for a spare man to lean on when you're apart, but make Dinan love you.” Richard then goes two steps, “if you want to be Dinan's wife and be loyal to her, then show me, I will support you for it.” Richard then left Dinan's apartment.