Loving Brother-in-law

Bombing

Sitting while enjoying the rising sun, drying every grain of dew, was the atmosphere that Grandpa Darma loved. Every now and then a smile implied on his face, his eyes staring at the peaceful morning scene, as peaceful as his mood was now. On his lap lay a picture frame filled with smiles of his loved ones, occasionally an old hand gently caressed the surface of the family photos of his son, Galuh, Diana and the young Riyu.

Maya stands staring at Darma's back, with her hand carrying a bowl of breakfast, water and a small bottle of medicine. After a month Ryu returned to Mahesa's house, Darma more often silent while holding a picture frame. Maya is increasingly worried because Darma's health has begun to deteriorate lately.

"Grandfather... " Sapa Maya wails, she is sad because Darma's joy is not as bright as yesterday.

"Maya, I feel at peace now" Darma said in a calm voice. Although the tremors of her heart wanted to shed tears, Maya still threw her best smile and laughter in front of Darma.

"Grandfather, don't think too much. Let's have breakfast, I've made you some porridge"

Maya sits next to Darma, "What's the fate of the company? Can it still be saved?" Darma threw her gentle gaze.

"That's... " What should be explained, if Maya explains the real situation, fearing that it will add to Darma's mind burden, and will worsen his health. "Grandfather don't worry, Bayu and I are trying our best, Darma Union will definitely rise again, right?" Maya spoke in a carefree tone.

"Maya, you don't have to comfort me. Digraphics even I saw it. Hahaha" Darma's words make Maya's face change pias. "But I'm not worried, my grandchildren Ryu and Sam will definitely take care of it" Darma said in a whisper.

"Sam???"

"Sttts. Keep your voice down!" Darma skimmed all over with his eyes, making sure that no one eavesdropped on the conversation.

Grandfather was as restless as living in his own home, was there anyone watching him?! What's actually going on? Why didn't Grandpa tell me the problem. Maya looked at Darma carefully.

"Grandfather, I will have Riyu come to visit you. You must miss him, right?" Maya immediately switched the conversation when she saw Mr. Amir passing while carrying a tray.

Maya and Mr. Amir looked at each other, seen Mr. Amir nod his head politely. Maya replied to him with the same smile and nod. This must have something to do, I've been suspicious of him from the beginning. After this I will definitely investigate, that person.

"You don't bother Riyu just yet, she must be very busy right now. Just the weekend" Darma patted Maya softly. "Maya, take me to the room. I want a break"

"Good Grandpa" Maya's hospitality and warm smile make Darma feel very affection and attention.

After escorting Darma to her room, Maya rushes to retrieve her phone. Fingers are busy looking for Sam's mobile number "The number you are going to is out of reach. "trying to call many times but always getting the same answer from the operator. As well as Ryu, his phone number is also off.

"Aduuhhhh, where are you!" Maya is upset, anxious. He was silent for a moment. "Did I go to Riyu's office?" Maya is looking for a way. After being convinced of his decision, he immediately grabbed a handbag and took the car keys on his dressing table.

"Miss Maya, where are you going?" asked Bayu when he passed Maya at the main door.

"I'm going to the office sir, I have some business. Please bring grandfather" Maya replied hiding the unrest behind a smile. Bayu stared intently at Maya's back. You better be careful, miss, I hope you didn't take any action that jeopardizes your own safety. Bayu was still staring until Maya's car disappeared from the reach of her eyes.

While driving her car, Maya continues to struggle with her thoughts. He picked up his phone again, this time trying to call Galuh's company phone number.

"Good day, who am I talking to?" A friendly greeting sounded.

"Piang. I'm Maya Mr. Darma's grandson"

"Miss Maya, how can I help you?"

"Is Ryu in his office?"

"Miss Riyu is in a meeting with a client, Miss. Maybe in 30 minutes, Miss Riyu will be out of the meeting room"

"Okay, I'm on my way there. I'll be waiting. If Riyu comes out before I come, please tell her, there's something important I have to say"

"Well, Miss Maya" the final answer from Rani's secretary, Maya ends her conversation and refocuses on her steering wheel.

*****

Arriving at the office, Maya is welcomed by the secretary. It felt more comfortable to wait for Ryu in a special waiting room than in the director's room. Pacing Maya could not stand still, once in a while she stopped glancing at her watch, then went back and forth again.

Someone opens the glass door, Maya breathes a sigh of relief, and Ryu finally arrives. "Riyu, thank God you... " Ma was silent in shock, unfortunately, what came at that time was not Riyu, but. "Noval" said Maya. Why is he here?.

"You. All right?" noval asked in wonder, seeing the pias Maya's face.

"ahahaha. Yes I'm fine" Maya replied with a restless hide.

Noval sits on the sofa, then Maya also sits on the sofa a bit away from Noval. Her eyes continued to look towards the door, hoping that Riyu would come soon and expel the awkward anxiety in her heart. Unwittingly, Noval notices Maya sitting unsettled while squeezing her own hands.

"You okay? There seems to be one problem. Right?" Noval looked carefully.

"Yes, you calm down. I'm fine" Maya smiled warmly. "You also want to meet with Ryu?"

"Yes, I'll take her to lunch. Because you happen to be here, you're coming with us"

Maya is stunned at Noval's rather strange demeanor, a look of hate on her as if lost in the swallow of the earth.

It turned out that what Ryu told over the phone back then was true huh, has Noval really changed now?

"Can I? Fear it will even interfere with the time of the two of you" said Maya not feeling good.

"Haha. Relax, I'll deal with it"

Maya looked at Noval deeply, her heart feeling a hint of bright light on Noval's face. A light laugh that was not seen for a long time now appears again in Noval's lips. "What, is there something on my face? You look at me like you want to slap me" Noval joked.

"Haha no. I'm sorry, I'm just glad to see you laughing again"

Now Noval, who had become a little awkward, turned her face away from the warm smile. "Novals. Maya's? You guys here?" sapa Riyu immediately approached Maya and hugged her tightly.

"I miss you so much. Oh yeah, how's grandpa doing?"

Maya silently looked at Riyu for a moment, "Grandfather... She is, okay" Maya hesitates to tell Riyu, but Noval captures the opposite reality from Maya's eyes.

"All right, you guys wait here first. I'll save this file and take my bag" Riyu left the room.

"Why did you hide it from Ryu? If he knows then it will be very disappointed in you" Noval stared intently.

"You mean?" nervously.

"About Grandpa Darma of course. What exactly is going on?!"

Maya is speechless, there is no way she answers Noval because her heart is still doubtful, afraid that the man is still involved in the evil that took away Darma's glory. "none. That's. None of your business" Maya turned her face away.

****

Now it was Riyu's turn to think while pacing back and forth in her room, her pink lips were busy biting her index finger. He thought, planning something for this rare moment.

"Well, I'll see them again for a reason. If they were united, then I wouldn't feel guilty for Noval for not being able to reciprocate her feelings." after struggling with her own thoughts Riyu rushed to meet them in the waiting room.

"Maya, Noval" Ryu walked in with a dramatic face.

"Riyu what's wrong?" Maya anxious.

"I'm sorry to you guys. But this afternoon I have to go to lunch with an important client, I can't go with you guys. I'm sorry"

Maya's face looks disappointed, but how about it again. Ryu is really busy right now. "Alright then Riyu, it's okay. You go with the client" Maya replied, still with a feeling of hopelessness.

"Once again forgive me, I've disappointed you. Noval, you can take Maya to come with you for lunch. Okay, I'll go first. Daaahh" Ryu just ran away.

"Hows it? You, you wanna have lunch with me?"

Maya's heart was pounding again, "Alright" he said nervously.

*****

Noval drove the car at a moderate speed, the atmosphere was so awkward after a long time not going both.

"Noval, may I ask you a question?" Maya opens the chat.

"Please" turned to Maya and then looked back to the front.

"Sam, is he busy now? I tried to reach him but I couldn't"

"Oh. He's taking care of the project that's in S town right now. Maybe after tomorrow we'll be back. What are you looking for?"

"There's nothing, it's just, there's something I need to talk to her about"

"alright. I'll let you know if Sam's back." Again Maya was surprised by Noval's attitude that had begun to normal.

The atmosphere was silent again, after which there was no more conversation. Until finally, there was something that Noval felt strange.

"Maya, did you come with someone?" ask Noval from behind the wheel. Occasionally his eyes glanced sharply at the rearview mirror.

"No. I came alone" Maya replied not understanding.

"What's up, Noval?"

"The car has been following us ever since it came out of the lobby" Noval replied. Now he was more convinced that the atmosphere was more serious than he thought. What Maya did, until she was stalked like this. Noval's heart wonders.

"Looks. I saw the car when I got out of Grandpa Darma's compound"

"What?" Noval surprised. That means the assumption is right, if Maya is indeed being followed by people.

Noval continued to observe the car, then he turned his car towards the parking lot of a restaurant. He wanted to know, to what extent the stalker was following.

"Common attitude. We follow their game first" Noval whispered. Maya just nodded her sign in agreement. It's starting to get uncomfortable.

Corner place but can while watching around, became the place of choice Noval at that time. He opened his menu book and ordered two servings with each drink.

"Tell me exactly what happened! Are you going to hide this important matter Maya?!" noval stared hard.

Maya is getting depressed. He had to tell Sam as soon as possible, but the one in front of him right now was Noval, could he be trusted?! that was the question he had in his heart. But seeing Maya's hesitation made Noval realize, yes, all this time people against her can not be so good indeed.

"All right, I get it. There was no need to force yourself to tell a story" Noval snorted in annoyance.

Under the table Maya clasps her fingers tightly, Grandfather Darma's pale face, the company that collapsed, the residence that lost peace, considering that all Maya is no longer able to stare hard. His lips began to sob behind his bowed face.At that instant Noval immediately looked fixedly at Maya who lost her strength.

"Actually I'm afraid" said Maya softly in the middle of her prank. "Everything has changed, Grandpa Darma is in a difficult time right now. Even her health was deteriorating Noval" Maya began to dare to lift her shady face.

Noval was speechless, the stern girl who had never shown her tears now really looked like such a fragile twig.

"I wanted to tell Riyu everything, but Grandpa always forbade me. I tried to contact Sam but couldn't, I wanted to ask him for help, now tell me what should I do Noval?"

Just about to speak up, the waiter came to put the order on the table. Maya also immediately wiped her tears, and set her breath to be calmer. After the restaurant service turned away from them, Noval reached out to Maya's hand and grabbed her. But...

Noval's eyes were immediately fixed on the plate located in front of Maya, there was one small black item, flickering following the seconds of the hour with a small red light. Noval was still observing, the blink of the small object was getting faster.

"May!" Shouted Noval, he pulled Maya's hand into his arms. Noval hugs Maya tightly and....

Yaroo!!!

A loud explosion destroyed the table and the items on it. Noval and Maya bounce on the floor, billowing black smoke fills the restaurant.

Noval kept trying not to lose consciousness, his ears buzzing because of the sound of a loud explosion. In his arms there is still Maya, if a little too late then Maya will definitely be hit by the explosion.

"May? Maya!" noval said as she moved Maya's pale, closed face. Maya is unconscious.

*****

"Novals. Noval what happened? How's Maya doing?" Ryu panicked when he reached the hospital. Noval gets injured in the arm for supporting Maya's body, while Maya is still unconscious due to a collision in the head.

"He's fine, you don't worry" Noval said, touching Riyu's head.

"Then what about you?" Riyu gently touched Noval's bandaged arm.

"Slight injuries only"

"What's going on? Why was Tina there an explosion at the restaurant?"

"Riyu, you go. Take care of Maya, let me investigate"

Riyu nodded, he hurried off to meet Maya who was still unconscious in the hospital room not far from Noval. Noval's eyes stared straight at the hospital floor, the explosion at the restaurant reminded him of an incident. A special type of bomb, the same explosion, the explosion, which at that time knocked down a giant mill in the new year of the city Y. Looks like, Noval got a bit of a strong point about who's behind it all.

"Prints!"

Noval clenched her hands furiously and gritted her teeth.