MARRIED FOR TRUST

Chapter 78. Laughter and Crying

Because smiling is easier than having to explain the reason why you are sad.

Not hypocritical, but laughing is one way to entertain yourself when you know that reality is not as expected.

Isn't happiness a choice?

Isn't it happiness that we create?

Isn't happiness the goal?

Then look at my smile and laugh, I'm happy.

Even if only as a way to close the wound in the heart.

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In a nightclub that is famous for the many VIP visitors who become regular customers of the place.

In the corner of the room, on one of the circular tables with sofas that surround it, now Risa, Amora, Esme, Gio, Echa, is, and Albert is celebrating their success in reclaiming Risa's grandfather's company from the Devil Ferdinand.

“ Toast to our early success,” said Risa with her challenge.

Then there was the sound of the clinking of several cups clashing.

Well, this afternoon the board of directors of Ortiva Construction has announced the dismissal of Ferdinand as CEO because of his declining performance.

And also the fact that he is now in the status as a witness for the case of alleged negligence SMK3 on the project in Kalimantan.

There is nothing Ferdinand can do to stay in his position, all his shares have been made collateral on Gio when he wants to invest in companies abroad that turned out to be fictional companies.

Although later the company will be responsible if it is proven guilty, Ferdinand will still be prosecuted for misappropriation of funds disbursed from Sky High Group.

Not only that, now the board of directors also sets Risa as the new CEO of Ortiva Construction, referring to her grandfather's will which is the owner and founder of Ortiva Construction.

Once, twice, three gulps and Risa's glass was empty again.

He returned the drink bottle and poured the contents into his glass.

This time only two gulps and the contents are also toilet.

Gio clucked in awe at Risa's ability to survive the influence of alcohol.

Banging EDM music, breaking the silence that usually occurs at night.

Dance floor has begun to be crowded decorated with young people who move their bodies to follow the music played by DJs.

“We should invite Aydin too, the shares he gave you are very helpful.” said Echa.

“She definitely won't want to go to a place like this,” Esme replied.

“Mild. Just ask one of the men here to make out with Risa, I guarantee he will come soon.” Gio.

“ Hey, beware if you try to bring Aydin here.” Threaten Risa.

“I won't forgive in a long time.” Further.

He was about to fill his glass again, but Amora prevented it.

“Ris, what's wrong with you,?” ask Amora.

“What has happened something?” ask again.

“Did you and Aydin fight again?” Ask Echa.

Risa laughs.

Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha

“That's my answer eonni. I laughed, so of course I'm fine.”

“Your laugh sounds terrible, you don't have to pretend anymore,” Esme said.

“You were even like a babysitter when her son was sick, and look what she did to you.” Esme said annoyedly.

“Don't bring Dafha, I really love him.”

“Aydin just did what He was supposed to do, he had to take responsibility on Franda.” Risa's saying.

“Bre***s**” maki Gio.

“Stop wishing on him. You're amazing, you'll get a lot better.” Gio.

The man even gulped down his drink in one gulp out of annoyance at Aydin squandering a woman like Risa.

“Do you believe it's that easy?” ask Echa, he still strongly believes that Aydin is not as bej*t.

“What should I doubt if everything is spoken from his lips?” her laugh.

And that could already be the answer to his own question.

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The night is getting late, Gio, Amora, and Albert must return first because of Amora's condition which is already very drunk.

“What's the return,” bargain Gio.

“Nothing, you just go back first. Lagian Risa and Ezme not drunk really, they will not trouble me.” Echa Reply.

“Oke, I'm back first. If anything contact me as soon as .” Gio's message before he leaves the club with Amora.

Twenty minutes after that, the EDM music that had been continuously flapping ears finally slightly lowered its volume.

“Amora where?” esme asked as she and Risa returned from the dance floor.

“We are back also yuk,” invite Esme.

After completing the payment, the three walked towards Echa's car park.

Although not drunk, but it is undeniable that Risa's head is now a little heavy due to bottles of alcohol that fall into her throat.

Echa goes first, followed by Risa.

esme paused for a moment to enjoy a cigarette.

“Go ahead, it could be hot gossip if anyone realizes your presence here.” Esme Vote .

Risa also followed Esme's advice, with a slightly shaky step she walked towards Echa's car.

While smoking his cigarette, Esme saw not far from there was a motorcycle that drove towards Risa.

What caught Esme's attention was that the man sitting in the back was pointing a knife to the side.

Esme immediately ran towards Risa, hoping that she could save the woman who was the last 10 years He took care of as her sister.

“Risa..., Watch out.” He was strangled before he managed to lift a kick on the motorcycle.

Bruuugggg

The sound of a motor hitting a pole distracts those around.

Echa immediately got down from the car, running towards Esme who was now curled up on the asphalt.

Esme who saw Echa running towards him instead directed Echa to check on Risa's condition with one hand.

People around the scene immediately secured the 2 motorcyclists.

Echa saw Risa was unconscious, due to being hit by a motorbike that Esme kicked so that she fell and hit her head on the sidewalk.

“Risa... Risa...” called her to try to resuscitate Risa, but there was no word from her.

“Please, whoever calls ambulance.” Echa's cry began to panic.

When Echa forgot Esme, she said Esme was fine because she still asked him to check on Risa.

Until heard the cry of a man, “Here there are still more victims. Please, he got a prick.”

Echa turned her eyes away, from where she was now holding Risa's head she could see the woman she loved curled up with her hand holding the part of her stomach that kept bleeding.

Echa laid Risa's head back on the sidewalk and slowly ran towards Esme,

“Esme, babe, wake up darling,” says Echa.

He replaced Esme's hand that was still pressing on her wound.

Slowly Esme eyes open, “Ri... Sa..., in.. a...”

“Sstttt..., Relax. Risa's fine, you hold on well, soon the ambulance comes.” Echa Saying.

Esme smiled, a very sweet smile. The most sincere Seyum that Echa received as long as he knew Esme.

Echa's tears finally shed. In his heart he cursed himself who got into the car first.

Especially now that Esme is holding the hand of Echa who is drenched in blood because it is covering the wound.

“Esme, you strong woman. Please hold on. I just found my happiness with you, you can't go take her.” Echa Saying.

“Esme, please. Be aware...” his heartfelt plea to the one He loves.

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While in the apartment, Amora who had just fallen asleep after her heated battle with Gio suddenly woke up from a nightmare.

“ESME, WAIT!” he screamed before he woke up.

His breathing hunted irregularly, his body trembled, sweat soaked his face.

Gio, who had awakened, immediately embraced Amora's innocent body.

“Hey, hey, it's okay.” Gio's words calmed Amora down while stroking the top of her head affectionately.

Amora's phone screen blinked, He deliberately made his phone not ring.

Soon he gets his phone,

“Halo,” greet Amora.

“ ............ “

Brucks

Instantly his body went limp, like all his bones had come loose, and his energy had been exhausted.

His phone just slipped out of Amora's hand.

"Esme," he said, calling his twin brother's name.

And her crying broke.

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Every thing has a substitute. Every treatment has its rewards. Every event has its silver lining.

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