
Rina let out a long sigh, as if carrying a heavy weight in her heart while telling her suspicions, which she had once felt to Yati.
With a worried expression, Rina returned to telling a story, because she knew that Yati did not believe her story just like that.
"Yati, sorry if you don't believe me. But there's something else I want to say about Mr. Akihiko earlier. But, I did have time to suspect, what happened to my husband was not purely an accident. I have a hunch that it all has to do with Mr Akihiko, who was involved in it."
Yati was surprised again, because Rina could know the contents of her heart. He tried not to look different.
Lina spoke slowly again.
"There were some strange events that happened before the accident, such as threats and intimidation that I could not get out of my mind. But, I have no hard evidence, and I'm afraid to report or go any further for fear that my family's life is getting more and more disturbed."
Carefully, Yati watched with concern. He never expected, if the rumors that had once been heard were the truth.
"That's a very difficult situation, Rina. What makes you so sure that Mr Akihiko, is involved?" Yati tried to convince herself.
Lina pondered for a moment hearing the question. He wanted to tell Yati, so that her friend would be careful.
"There are some threatening messages sent by email and even scary short messages. Some kind of terror. I also heard from some friends, that Mr. Akihiko had several times to find out about my life after I left the job "
"But, Rina, without hard evidence, it's hard to take action. It could be risky for your security and your family."
The woman nodded in agreement. He has also tried to go evasive, by going from the city of Jakarta. Rina once lived in a small town to escape after her husband died.
"I know, Yati. That's why I kept it a secret. I want to focus on the struggle to recover my life and continue the dream after my husband died."
"I understand your decision, Rina. Your priority is your safety and overcoming the difficulties that exist now. If at any time you have solid evidence, maybe you could consider reporting it."
Lina smiled with a head shake. He wanted to live a quiet life, without being disturbed by his old life again!
"Thank you, Yati. I feel better after talking to you. But, maybe after this we'll never see each other again."
"Why?" ask Yati, hurry.
"I'm .. I want to move to another city, which is on the opposite island."
Finally, Lina told him of her plan to go to her now-husband's hometown. He wants to start a new life without the shadow of Mr. Akihiko or his past life.
According to Rina, her current husband also did not mind her past. But, Rina herself did want to leave this city of Jakarta, and it just so happened that her husband agreed.
"Thank God then, Rina. I can only pray that you will always be happy with your present life. I don't want to go back to my old life either."
Before leaving, they hugged each other.
Neither Yati nor Rina asked each other about the mobile number or anything that could be used to communicate with each other. This is for their safety, because they do not want any problems later on if something happens.
The two of them, know there know how the rules and regulations of "Gheisa" which is under the auspices of Mr. Akihiko.
***
Two days later, a meeting between Yati and Mr. Akihiko takes place in a quiet room, where the two sit opposite.
Mr. Akihiko looked serious and a little tense, while Yati showed a stern yet confident expression.
"Yes, Mr. Akihiko, I have also thought about the offer carefully. I'd like to be honest with you, if I can't accept the offer."
Resolutely, yet courteously, Yati gave a considered answer several times to her own future.
Mr. Akihiko looks disappointed, hearing the answer to Yati's final decision.
The Japanese man hoped that his former "child" would accept his offer, either as heir or as a marriage offer.
"Why, Miss Yeti? Is there anything that makes you resist and hesitate?" ask the Japanese man, with mixed Indonesian and Japanese dialect.
"Yes, Mr. Akihiko. There are several reasons, which are taken into consideration."
Mr. Akihiko, look with narrowed eyes. And without that, the eyes of the Japanese man are of course narrowed.
Yati lays out his reasons for wanting to live independently and not wanting to feel dependent on others, from inheritance, even if it is a legacy from Mr Akihiko.
The second, Yati wants to keep her decision and not want to face any problems by living in the same environment as she used to.
"I understand how you feel, Mis Yeti. But, I think this is a great opportunity for you, and I really want to help you. You are a very precious person to me" said Mr. Akihiko, as if he was seducing.
"Thank you for your attention, Mr. Akihiko's. However, I have made this decision well and confidently. I want to walk my own life" Yati replied, firmly.
The Japanese man looked mused for a moment, then a faint smile that seemed to fail to be created.
Maybe the man was disappointed with the decision taken by Yati, even though there was his own plan that had been made if Yati agreed.
Yati, who was feeling awkward and uneasy over this situation, smiled gently. But he still did not seem to want to change his decision.
"Thank you, Mr. Akihiko. I really appreciate his help so far. But, forgive this decision."
Although Mr Akihiko felt disappointed by Yati's decision, he also already had his own plans for the future, which Yati would most likely never be able to resist.
"Yes, it's okay. Me, I can understand. And ... Mis Yeti, thank you for your time. May Mis Yeti tetao be happy with the present life."
The woman smiled and nodded.
Shortly after, the two of them separated after what they were talking about had come to a decision.
"I, will never let your decision hamper my plans, Mis Yeti."
The Japanese man, smiling full of mystery unwittingly by Yati who stepped foot towards the car.
"It turns out, even though five years have passed, your life is still the same as it used to be. Hm," murmured Mr. Akihiko, paying attention to the car that Yati was driving.
It seemed like the Japanese man had another plan, one that was better than his first.
I don't know what makes Mr. Akihiko such an ambition to get Yati back. Though he had previously given permission to "his adopted son" to live a new life of his own choosing.
"But, there is one thing that makes me forced to do this, Mis Yeti."