Mothers

14 Fidgety

Candra did not dwell again when Herlina froze all her credit cards. Right now he could only obey Herlina's will. When the meeting was held, Candra was no longer in the lead. But Herlina. Herlina took over everything Candra was supposed to do.

"Our meeting this time discussed the brand ambassador for the international stage in order to promote this resort" said Herlina. The atmosphere of the meeting became tense because Herlina seemed emotional with Candra. Candra is like a mama's child who is afraid if suddenly there is a balloon that erupts.

"Gather all candidates for brand ambassador. I will decide who is the brand, contract him for six months and the next six months there is one more brand. But every annual promotion of these two brands will appear in our event. understood?" herlina.

After all nodding in understanding Herlina disbanded the staff. Only a marketing manager remains with secretary Kim to determine who is suitable to be a brand ambassador. Candra did not participate because she did not dare to look at Herlina let alone voice her voice.

****

Renata took off her seatbelt and grabbed her bag.

"Thank you, yeah."

"Oh yeah. You're moving into an apartment?"

Renata looked at Mahendra with a meaningful gaze. He looked suspiciously at me.

"Sir Prosecutor. Stop asking me something."

"Are you disturbed?"

"Yes, so stop wondering. I'm gonna move out of the apartment my grandmother gave me and I'm gonna take all the stuff home with nothing left."

Mahendra nodded.

"alright. Tell me when you moved. Because I still feel there's something with your mother's stuff" Mahendra said.

"You still suspect something?"

"not sure. Because yesterday I was just looking around and I haven't unpacked it."

"Well, I'll let you know if I find anything. It's already yes."

Renata got out of Mahendra's car.

****

Nina took the jewelry box she had brought home yesterday. He remembers once yesterday Candra scolded him because he brought the box home.

"Bring this up" said Kinanti handing the jewelry box to Nina. Nina is shocked and confused as to why Kinanti gave her the jewelry box.

"Kinan, why should I..."

"Save it for me and give it to Renata one day. Slowly I want to secure some of my money and jewels."

"But why Kinan? What's up?" nina asked still confused.

"Nina, listen to me. Only you know how I am doing. While I'm still conscious, keep this box and give it to Renata one day." Kinanti handed the box over and her hands trembled slightly.

"Then what about you, Kinan?" Nina was so worried that she could not see the situation of Kinanti.

"Go from here Nina. I'll take my medicine.. Get me my medicine..." Nina immediately took the medicine and a glass of water for Kinanti. After Kinan took his medicine, he slowly became stable again. Kinanti held onto her head which felt dizzy but her state became more stable than before.

"Winat, are you okay?"

"Yes..." Kinanti answered him in a weak voice. Then Nina immediately left Kinanti who began to break down. Nina left Kinanti's house slowly.

Nina massaged her forehead which did not feel dizzy. He just asked in his heart. Why should he know about Kinanti's condition? In the jewelry box was also tucked in Kinanti's medical records, that he regularly visited psychiatrists for his depression problems that were getting worse and worse.

***

Herlina was indifferent to Candra who kept following her. The presence of Candra in Bali for approximately three days did not produce any results. Herlina was ashamed to entrust her company to a person like her own child.

"Sir Kim. Let me and my son talk to each other." Secretary Kim who immediately understood immediately left Herlina and Candra.

"Follow me." Herlina said to Candra without turning her head and immediately headed to a somewhat quieter place.

There is a beautiful looking rooftop with red, white, pink and yellow rose plants. The view of the resort is also very beautiful, with views of Tanjung Benoa Beach. A lot of people are surfing on the beach.

"Yes, Mom" Candra told Herlina in the lowest possible tone.

"Candra, I'm so disappointed in you. For nearly three days here, what work have you had other than satisfying your passions?" Herlina began to raise her voice when talking to her own child.

Candra was silent. He did not dare to speak Herlina's words.

"Don't be stupid, Candra. Don't worry about you Mother's child, you can apply arbitrarily here. Can't do. Precisely if you mess around, your credit card will I pull all!" continued Herlina. Candra was silent. He could only listen to Herlina.

"Nina was interrogated yesterday by the prosecutor's office" Herlina said, prompting Candra to respond to Herlina's words.

"Then, Mom?"

"At first, I didn't believe Nina's story. But I finally believe."

Candra was silent again. Herlina tries to find a gap in Candra's weakness if she brings up Kinanti or Nina. He wanted to know if Candra had been doing good to his wife or not.

"And since Kinanti's departure, Renata has been trying hard to find out who killed her mother" Herlina said. But this time Candra's reaction was beyond Herlina's expectations.

"Why is Renata looking for the killer? Isn't it obvious that Kinanti killed herself?"

Candra was protesting what Renata was doing. Herlina was increasingly confused by Candra's attitude.

"You should support what Renata did."

"No, Ma. That's too dangerous. Tell Renata to stop to find out about Kinanti." Candra sounded panicked.

Herlina is stunned to see Candra who insists on burying Kinanti from Renata's memories.

"Or I'll say it myself." Candra pulled out her hape and immediately looked for Renata's name. But Herlina moved quickly.

"Don't touch Renata with your hand."

Candra stopped squeezing her gap screen and looked at Herlina.

"Mother? He's my son!"

"Don't pretend to be Dad. You've abandoned him for years until they live in an ugly, smelly house!"

Candra was silent at Herlina's words. Only his mother can checkmate all Candra's words.

"My granddaughter's mind was the only one I thought I wouldn't want to see. Apparently not. It was your attitude that made Renata unwilling to meet me." continued Herlina was still not satisfied.

"I mean Mom, my attitude? I see him sometimes and sometimes I send him money." Candra was still trying to defend herself. But this time Herlina won't stay silent.

"You occasionally meet him and send him money?" herlina asked to confirm Candra's words once again.

"Yes, Mom. I swear."

"Keep, why did Renata have to work after college to eat everyday? Then where does your father's heart leave his own daughter to have fun with other women?" Herlina was very spicy insinuating her own child. But this is what Herlina is like. Although the child himself if it is wrong, it is still wrong in his eyes.

"Renata working?" repeat Candra who still does not understand Herlina's words.

"Yes. To eat everyday."

Now, Candra could not reply to Herlina's remark anymore as Herlina's sharp eyes made Candra shudder in horror.