Mothers

8 Think

Renata could not answer Herlina's words just now. It felt like a very strong typhoon had hit him. Once he thought his grandmother was evil and did not care about him, now after hearing his statement all seemed to be inversely proportional to one hundred and eighty degrees.

Herlina clasped Renata's nervous hand. He knew all of this was hard for Renata to bear on herself.

"If you want, you can stay with your Grandma and Dad."

Jde!!! It was like being struck by lightning. Daddy's? No. gabe. Renata doesn't want to live with her father. Thank ye.

"Sorry, Grandma. Renata will stay in the house until Renata knows for sure what is the cause of Mother's death." Renata replied in a subtle tone.

Herlina was weighing something to say to Renata.

"Causes of Mom's death?" repeated Herlina did not understand.

"The autopsy doctor stated there was something else on Mom's body and it was very far from the word "suicide" ', Grandma." Somehow Renata had to tell her Grandma. And out of nowhere he felt a warm swish in his heart at this moment. Is it Herlina's attention that makes her believe that she still has family members?

"Are you sure?"

"Yes, Grandma. That's what the forensic doctor said."

Herlina nodded her head in understanding and stroked Renata's hair.

"Now you go home. Don't have to work. I'll still send you money."

"Don't, Grandma." sergeant Renata.

"Why, Renata?" Herlina was confused by Renata's refusal.

"The money Grandma gave you yesterday is still enough for Renata to buy a new house."

Herlina smiled and clasped Renata's hand back.

"For a while, stay here first. Bring things that are yours and yours. Cabinets, safes, letters, photos, money or other valuables. Bring everyone here. Clear the house. Because Grandma was sure you wouldn't be comfortable living there." Herlina said very gently making Renata want to hug her.

Herlina handed Renata a key in her hand. Renata was shocked by what her Grandma had just given him.

"Mom, what is this?" Renata was astonished by her Grandma, why did she give Renata a key?

"Renata, stop living pathetic. Stay the right way, Renata. Enjoy the company with your friends." Herlina started crying looking into Renata's eyes. He could no longer bear to see his descendants living miserable lives.

"Mr..."

"Really Renata. Your father never gave you a decent life. But ever since Nina came, your father has always given his fortune to Nina. Grandma's not fair with your father's treatment. He lives with Kinanti and you with poverty, while with that woman, he lives with great luxury." Herlina explained sadly.

Herlina held Renata's shoulder. It was so sad to see Renata's life. Renata could not hold back her tears. He never knew that his grandmother was so kind and caring to him.

"And you don't have to think about your college tuition, honey. Grandma's taken care of everything. Focus on your college. Don't think about unnecessary things. Now go to this address and pack up all your things and your mother's. I'll send the man who will work with you."

Renata hugged Herlina with haru. He knew who Herlina had hated all this time. It turned out to be someone who warms his heart and cares deeply for him.

"Thank you, Grandma. Thank ye. I'm gonna be a good Grandma's granddaughter, Grandma..."

Herlina returned Renata's embrace with an indiscernible feeling. It used to be that Renata misunderstood because it was still too small. But now, Herlina was a member of the family that Renata could trust. She found out after twenty years that Herlina actually loved her granddaughter.

***

The third research day...

Renata contacted Mahendra, for some reason since meeting with Herlina, the first person he wanted to contact was Mahendra. Although he had only met a few times, why did Renata feel like there was something between him and Mahendra. But Renata always brushed it off.

"Hello" Mahendra said across the phone.

Renata was nervous. Yesterday, he felt he did not need it.

"Ehm. That way. Are you busy?"

"Ah you apparently. I'm investigating the money going into your mother's account. I wonder if there's anything." Mahendra plainly said it all.

"Oh yes." replied Renata with a bitter smile.

"When do you have time? I want to meet."

Jeezoo... Ja. I can only meet you when it comes to work. Why the hell am I? Why do I think so strange.

"I just wanted to tell you that I met my grandmother yesterday. Perhaps from the meeting there was something you could get." replied Renata rolling his eyeballs. Honestly, he was a little nervous talking to Mahendra at the moment.

"Good idea. When can I see you?"

Renata was getting nervous to death.

"Ah.. That's.. Where yes.. I'm being... Hemm.. The lecture! I am in college now. How about going back to college?"

"okay. Where's campus? Let me come."

"Well I'll send you the address."

Renata took a long breath. He set his heart so as not to fall into unwanted things.

Renate. Must focus. Let's go it's Mom's problem! It's not your heart problem!

Renata kept reminding her heart to limit what was important and what was not important.

Herlina had already banned Renata from working because the money she gave was enough to buy a new house. Renata will start looking for a house later. Right now he just needs to focus on his college and clear his mother's name.

***

"I'm sorry, Mr. Mahendra. Called Mr. Head."

Mahendra was agitated. This is the third day of the investigation into the case. Why did the Chief call him? Don't be in vain. Mahendra had to hear some stories from Renata first only in the end he concluded as he should.

With a firm face, Mahendra came to the office of the Chief.

Tok.dok...

Mahendra opens the door to Mr. Head's room.

"Mother called me?"

The Chief Prosecutor turned to Mahendra. With a serious face and a little tense.

"How is the case going? Have you got any evidence?"

Mahendra looked down and did not look at the Chief Prosecutor.

"Not yet, sir."

"Close this case. This case will not produce anything" said Mr. Head flat-pitched but quite serious.

"I'm still investigating and my investigation is two days away."

The Chief Prosecutor looked at Mahendra.

"Why are you so sure that this is murder? Is it because of the autopsy?"

"No denying that it's one of them."

The chief prosecutor let out a long breath. He was silent for a moment.

"Are you who's Kinanti?" Mr. Chief Prosecutor sounds pretty serious but not as emotional as usual.

Mahendra just kept quiet and did not answer.

"He is the son-in-law of a wealthy family in this country. Seijin Group." replied the Chief Prosecutor.

Mahendra scrunched his forehead. It was like hearing the name of the company. But where is it? Mahendra forgot a little.

"If something happens because you're investigating the case of his family who died, your job is at stake" the Chief Prosecutor said.

Mahendra looked at the Chief Prosecutor with a confused face. Want to ask but not be able to.

"I will make sure the case is done well" Mahendra replied with great confidence.