Me, What It Is

CHAPTER 35 ~ Decision ~

Reana was sitting on the bench under a shady tree. The row of benches facing the motorcycle parking lot is now Reana's favorite seat.

Students who pass by walking or riding a motorcycle become a daily view of Reana. Seeing that Reana remembered when Nico was still riding his sport bike to campus.

Lately the man used a sports sedan more often than his motorbike. To make it easy to take Reana everywhere. Memories with Nico almost every day fill his daydream.

Sometimes Nico's friends come to accompany him. Especially since Nico was overseas. Alternately they sat talking to Reana, filling the empty time while waiting for work hours.

They fill the time with small talk or by studying. Most Reana help them in understanding that one course, Numerical Analysis.

Reana's ability to discuss the problems of Numerical Analysis reached five times or even ten times compared to the upperclassmen.

Sometimes Reana was upset because they still had difficulty understanding, of course, the annoyance that was made was shown by Reana so that they were more serious about learning.

Because they really like to joke, and Reana is often troubled by the joke.

To get rid of Reana's annoyance, they usually seduce her by treating her to soft drinks. But the reason for treating Reana after making the girl upset is a trick, if not in that way, Reana often refuses to be offered a drink.

"Pay for free tutoring teacher Reana" Dito jokes while giving canned drinks.

Dito most often treat Reana because Dito is the weakest course among them.

Reana was getting bored, looking at the passing students. The girl saw none of the class brothers. Maybe because there is no schedule to campus or maybe they are busy completing the script.

Finally Reana decided to go to the restaurant sooner, at least at the restaurant she could do something. Help mom Nani take out the trash or help Ading lift the dirty dishes.

The girl walked under the shade of trees that grew on the side of the road, trees that were deliberately planted along the road to the campus to the highway was very helpful to pedestrians like Reana.

The sun was so hot, it didn't feel so much.

Reana turned her head to the street looking around if any buses were going to pass. But the anticipated bus hasn't shown up yet, the girl decides to wait for the bus stop. Go back slowly while looking down at the paving boxes of the sidewalk.

A luxury sedan walking slowly beside her, Reana is shocked, like a dejavu, the incident when she was forced into Mr. Malvin's car is imagined again. Reana's body instantly trembled.

The girl distanced her mind from the shadows of the events of that time. But his heart still felt fear, the girl quickened her pace, occasionally looking back, hoping that a bus would pass by.

The sedan walked ahead of Reana, the girl stroking her chest in gratitude. Suddenly the car stopped. A man in a black suit came down and went straight to him.

Reana was shocked, it happened again. But this time there was no brother Dito who screamed and ran after him, or Nico who finally followed by driving his car.

Reana was pushed to the back, a man sitting there holding his hand. The others sat at the wheel.

Nobody was there, nobody saw the girl being taken away. Although Reana shouted for help, but no one heard her.

Reana cried in fear, she felt this was a punishment for her. For having ignored Nico who cared so much for him. The girl grew frightened when she realized that no Nico would help her.

What will Mr Malvin do ? reana's heart screams.

"Miss Reana calm down, Mr. Malvin will not hurt the lady" said the man beside Reana, seeing the girl so panicked, then the man slowly let go of his hand.

Reana tries to think positively, maybe as she used to, Mr. Malvin just wants to talk and have lunch with her.

Reana panicked when she remembered the young executive had tried to kiss her. If Nico wasn't waiting for him outside the hotel, maybe Mr. Malvin would have done more.

Reana's tears are flowing.

No, no way, Mr. Malvin would not be like that, the inner Reana tried to calm her heart.

Not long after that luxury car entered the hotel where Reana was held captive first. The girl returned terrified, the two bodyguards led her into a room.

Reana looked at the room, this was not a room. Reana was relieved, the girl was taken to a room that resembled an office. Very spacious office with a luxurious interior.

It was seen that Mr. Malvin was sitting looking at Reana who had just arrived. A bodyguard asked the girl to sit in front of Mr. Malvin.

Reana was relieved, there were a lot of people in the room. Two guards stood behind him and several others stood behind Mr. Malvin. All the guards looked straight ahead, standing straight like statues.

"You haven't seen you in a long time, you've become more beautiful every day" said Mr. Malvin, still looking at Reana.

Mr. Malvin's praise didn't make Reana happy at all. The girl was scared.

"Why am I brought here sir?" reana asked hesitantly.

Given their not-so-good relationship, Reana had hated Mr. Malvin for his orders to bend Nico so that the man was injured.

"The little scoundrel took off from JFK on a flight yesterday afternoon, and is expected to land at 22:10 tonight" Malvin said.

Reana estimates that Malvin meant Nico who flew from John F International Airport. Kennedy, and will be arriving in Indonesia tonight.

How did Mr Malvin know that brother Nico was coming home ? ask Reana in my heart.

That's a stupid question, Mr. Malvin must have had people who could trace Nico's whereabouts.

"If the plane can land safely" Malvin said.

Mr. Malvin smiled looking at Reana's tense face. The man was very fond of seeing the aura of fear emanating from the girl's innocent face. Makes Reana look weak.

Mr. Malvin was desperate to conquer Reana. He was eager to see the girl plead with him, resignedly following his wishes until finally giving up on him.

"I mean sir?" reana asked with a trembling voice.

"A passenger on the plane was carrying something that could explode" replied Mr. Malvin lightly.

"How is it possible, all the goods must have passed through the airport authority check" Reana said in disbelief.

"Indeed, every item must pass through an x-ray security scanner that can detect potential hazards and minimize bomb disguise" said Mr. Malvin agreed to Reana's rebuttal.

"But what if it doesn't contain any improvised explosive device components at all ?" asked Mr. Malvin who was not understood by Reana at all.

"And it was proven that the passenger escaped and was enjoying his flight, he had passed the examination by x-ray or manual, the passenger even operated the electronic device as usual" said Mr Malvin while removing his phone.

"A program has been installed on that phone and is only active if I call it.

Program that can create heat to cause fire, you ever use an application that can make your phone feel hot ?

That program maximizes the heat generated from such applications" explained Mr. Malvin hoping that little Reana understood or at least believed.

"Just by calling the passenger, and... boom, no need for a big explosion, just punching through the wall of the plane, what do you think will happen ?" mister Malvin asked with a smile looking at his cell phone.

"There may be people who want to sacrifice themselves, with a cell phone like that is tantamount to suicide" said Reana still do not believe.

"That's if he finds out, just by giving him a little assignment.

The person feels himself useful and they will do their job well.

Reana's tears flowed, Mr. Malvin had the answer to all the refutations for his disbelief, despite his disbelief but the girl did not want to take the risk.

"Sir, you are truly a cruel person" Reana said with tears still flowing.

"I don't want to be like this either, I'm not a cruel person, but maybe this is my only chance, if it wasn't for you, I wouldn't be like this" Malvin replied.

It's obvious if it really happened. How can a flying plane survive ?

Mr Malvin threatened me, what does he want ? reana asked in her heart, looking down to strengthen her heart.

"I want you" said Mr. Malvin as if he could read Reana's mind.

Reana raised her face to look at Mr. Malvin.

"Lord will be a murderer, master can be threatened with premeditated murder, master can be sentenced to life or even death sentence" Reana said with eyes moist.

Trying to remind the consequences that will be borne by Mr. Malvin if he continues to carry out his plan.

"Reana, I'm not afraid of being imprisoned, because I've been living in it all along. I'm also not afraid of the death penalty because since you rejected me, I can't feel life anymore, I'm dead" said Mr. Malvin very calmly.

Reana breathed heavily, the room was like oxygen deprivation, her chest was tight, Mr. Malvin was up to this stage, she could have really carried out her plan.

Reana tried to toughen up but fear was evident from her trembling body. In her heart Reana was very sad, someone could act cruel because of her.

Reana doesn't want Mr. Malvin to turn into that kind of person.

Brother Nico..., brother Nico, what should I do ? ask Reana in my heart.

Reana covered her face with both hands. His body and soul were tired. The girl was depressed, she couldn't think of anything anymore.

A girl walked into the room, sitting on the young executive's armrest with a sweet smile. Leaning his body spoiled to master Malvin. His hand stroked the soft nape of the handsome man.

Realizing that someone was present, Reana raised her face, looking at the newly arrived girl. Reana smiled wryly, a smile born from a sad and disappointed heart.

"Amazing coincidence" Reana quipped as she looked at the girl.

The girl again showed her sweetest smile.

Now Reana knows who sent the girl.

The girl who teased Nico these past few days.

Reana really did not expect Mr. Malvin to use this method, using a girl to ruin his relationship with Nico.

The girl placed a map on the table in front of Mr. Malvin. Mr. Malvin grabbed the girl's hand, patted her gently and looked at her.

"Go back to your room" said Mr. Malvin.

The girl kissed master Malvin's lips, smiled briefly at Reana, then passed by without words. Reana looked away when she saw the courage of the girl showing affection in front of others.

That bravery was also what the girl used to tease Nico.

"The plane landed safely or was blown to pieces, it all depends on you" Malvin continued.

Reana was stunned, the girl was horrified to hear the election, said Mr. Malvin. Crushed to pieces to describe the state of an airplane, it was so terrible, it was a tragedy.

Mr. Malvin thrust the map in front of him containing a piece of paper. Marriage Approval Letter. Reading the letter, Reana's breath felt heavy, her chest felt tight.

The girl shook her head, why did Mr. Malvin make me endure all this, Reana screamed.

"Sometimes I'm sorry I ever saw your video post.

Because since then, I can't forget you, even if you're being indifferent to me but still I want you, even if you reject me, I still miss you, tell me Reana, tell me, what am I supposed to do? " said Mr. Malvin asking Reana.

Mr. Malvin got up from his seat approaching Reana.

"What do I have to do so that you will leave that man ?" he shouted while crossing both armrests of the chair Reana occupied.

Reana was surprised, her body was trembling. He had never felt such anger. Mr. Malvin looked into the eyes of the girl who was only a few inches away.

"I'm ready to give up everything on you, my heart, my soul, but you refuse it, is it not natural ?

With all that I have, with the power that is in my hands, I get rid of the man who is my barrier to getting your heart?" said Mr. Malvin quietly, his eyes were sharp but a clear speck appeared in the corner of the eye.

Reana was still staring at master Malvin, unconsciously her tears were flowing. Slowly master Malvin's sharp gaze changed with a gentle gaze. The man wiped away Reana's tears.

"I don't like what I do either, because it makes you cry, I don't like everything that makes you cry, I just want you to be happy with me" she said" he said softly and half whispered, Mr. Malvin moving backwards.

"Sign the letter, or tomorrow you'll hear bad news" the man said later.

Followed by his guards, Mr. Malvin left the room. Reana stared at the paper in front of her. The two girls hands covered her mouth, hoping that the two hands could muffle her crying voice.

But the cry still resounded, his little hand unable to hold it.

Behind the door, Mr. Malvin heard Reana's cry, his hand moving touching the door leaf.

"I'm sorry, Reana, I'll pay your sacrifice for the rest of my life" said Mr. Malvin, then leave with his guards.

Reana grabbed the doorknob, moving slowly away from the room. Behind the door three guards were waiting. Two bodyguards offered to drive Reana home.

"Miss, please" said one of the bodyguards politely allowing Reana to walk first.

While the others nodded saluting Reana and went straight into the room. Grabbing the map on the table, looking at the girl's hand, then taking her away.

Reana's steps in the hallway of the hotel came to a halt, when she heard the sound of the door closing, the girl turned her head, looking at the bodyguard who had just walked out of the room while carrying a dark-colored map.

Reana stared at the map that was getting away, along with her life expectancy which was also moving away.

It has happened, I have decided it, inner Reana while returning to continue her steps.

Reana chose to be escorted to the restaurant, the girl's eyes staring at the street nanar that passed by her.

I'm sorry Brother Niko, this is the best for you, Inner Reana.

Silence, which was felt on the way to take Reana was just silence. The two guards did not dare to open their voices. They seemed to be drifting in Reana's mood.

Through the rearview mirror a bodyguard looked at Reana, the girl unceasingly shed tears. No sobs, no sounds, just tears flowing.

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