Mothers

35 Locking Door

Renata has completed his script trial. Herlina and Nina were waiting in the car park to wait for Renata. They can't wait to welcome Renata with a beautiful bouquet of flowers and Herlina will be giving gifts abroad.

But Renata's face said another. Instead of coming up with a happy face for having completed his script, he came up with a moody face.

"Renata, why Honey? Why is your face like that?" tanya Nina was worried about Renata. Herlina became anxious to see her only granddaughter uninspired after coming out of the thesis courtroom.

"How is it, Grandma." said Renata with a sad look on her face.

"What about, honey?" Herlina limp. His hope of making Renata the heir to the throne of the Seijin Group is extinct already.

"I...."

Herlina nodded calmly and stroked Renata's hair gently.

"It's okay, honey. You've tried your best." replied Herlina to calm Renata down.

"I graduated!!" renata's shout made Herlina and Nina shocked to death. He cheered happily and hugged his Grandmother as well as his stepmother.

"Tante thought you'd make it. You've been struggling a lot where maybe you failed" Nina happily hugged Renata.

"Thank you Tantee I love Auntie" said Renata happily and hugged her.

In spirit, Renata took off her hug on Nina and charged a promise to her Grandma.

"Grandmother, have you promised to give tickets around Europe? Remember yes, Grandma. Can't forget!"

Herlina laughed at the very cheerful Renata. It was like finding a new spirit in her life.

Mahendra arrived late and hurriedly approached Renata and his family.

"Sorry, am I late? I was there...."

Mahendra had not had time to finish his talk, Herlina had cut it because of anxiety every time he saw Mahendra who was always late.

"Already, already. No need to explain why you are late. Now drive and come with us." said Herlina, making Renata laugh and grabbing Mahendra's arm.

Since meeting with Candra, Renata's mood has improved. Maybe the burden that has been buried for years is no longer there. Mahendra was relieved to see Renata getting cheerful. Plus, Mahendra's presence was welcomed by Herlina as well as Nina.

They arrived at the dress shop and entered the store together. Renata smilingly gestured for Mahendra to immediately enter the store. Although still a bit confused by what they do in this store, Mahendra still went in and followed them.

The servants welcomed Herlina well. They serve guests in their shops as much as possible.

"Give her the best dress and we'll give it a try" Herlina told one of the store's waiters. The shopkeeper nodded and immediately picked out the best wedding dress design in the store.

"Why buy a dress?" mahendra asked half-whispered to Renata.

"You'll know later."

The waiter is back with some of Lucy's latest and best-of-the-line dresses.

"This dress is the best dress of the late Lucy Troy. Of course the quality, materials, and motf are no doubt." obviously the maid showed some very beautiful floral dress with fabric dangling down the floor.

"I want to try, Grandma" Renata told Herlina.

"Try which one you like" said Herlina sitting on the sofa followed by Nina and Mahendra.

"Mom. Actually why did Renata try on those dresses?" ask Mahendra plain. Herlina did not answer. But Nina who had been anxious since earlier could not help herself anymore to answer Mahendra's question.

"So you won't have to date Renata for long!" Nina said.

"But, Mom, isn't this too soon? I have not prepared anything yet, Mom." said Mahendra.

"Prepare what? Every day you just check cases, hearings, to the crime scene or to the police station. We know you are very busy, so we prepare everything." replied Herlina.

Mahendra was silent and could not answer anything more. Not long the curtain for dress fittings was opened by the Servant and Renata appeared very beautiful with a beautiful sequin flower dress. Renata smiled and saw the reaction of Herlina, Nina, especially Mahendra.

Mahendra looked at him in admiration. Renata is very beautiful in a floral dress.

"It's pretty." said Nina then photographed Renata over and over again. Herlina nudged Mahendra's arm and smiled.

Mahendra is still fixated on the beauty of Renata which is getting brighter and brighter. At first, Mahendra hesitated that her sincerity in Renata was rejected outright. Butno. This time, Mahendra is seriously in a relationship with Renata.

"good no? You likey?" tanya Renata approached Mahendra who was still silent.

"You're beautiful. I like it."

Renata blushed shyly looking at Mahendra. Now, he does not need sweet words from a man. He believes Mahendra can balance himself. Although sometimes, Renata is saturated with Mahendra who likes to be late or even not come at all when the time to meet because of his work.

As time goes on, Renata understands who she is in a relationship with. Instead, he thanked Mahendra for accompanying him all this time even though at first they met with circumstances that could be said, far away to be in love.

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The warden knocks on Candra's cell door and delivers a letter to her. The dreamy Candra received the letter with a blank look. His heart felt tight when it remembered his daughter who was suffering from it.

Candra took the letter given by the Warden Officer and looked at him for quite a while.

Not long after receiving the letter, Candra, filled with guilt for her daughter's suffering, took a short step to atone for all her sins in prison.

She cried and regretted everything that had happened. Candra could not forgive herself. Really am. Seeing Renata cry because she was much more painful than seeing Kinanti beating her. His heart was broken and he had no hope.

Recalling the roaring cries of Renata made her increasingly unstable. Because to her, her daughter's tears were the most precious tears that should not fall. But Renata had shed a lot of tears because of her. He could not bear Renata's sorrow and hatred towards him.

But now, he wants to catch up with Kinanti up there. He wanted to ask for forgiveness from his sins. He could no longer be a good husband for Kinanti nor a good father for Renata. Renata's journey is over. Herlina will definitely take care of Renata as best she can with Nina and the prosecutor.

Candra pushed the chair she was riding on earlier. Legs wiggling. With a cloth hanging over the ceiling, Candra ended her life.

Pater,

When Dad received this letter, I had my script trial and I succeeded.

Thank you for the love you have given me all this time. Thank you for making me the happiest gem before Dad left me and Mom.

I didn't ask Dad for anything more. Daddyh. Live well. I also want to start my new sheet and forget the wound in my heart.

Take care of your health until I visit you again. I'll occupy the throne of Father and Grandma will take care of me. You don't have to worry about my life. I'm doing fine.

I'm sorry I can't be a good boy to you. I'll try for that. Sorry to have to tell Dad by mail. May we be reunited soon.

Tanujaya Renata