Mothers

9 Agreement

Herlina just got home. Greeted with a smile Nina greeted him.

"Home home, Mom? Shall I prepare some food?" tanya Nina took the bag that Herlina gave her and placed it on the sofa that Herlina used to sit on.

"No." Herlina answered only briefly. But Nina did not give up. He is still trying to offer something.

"It's lunchtime, Mom. I've already cooked..."

"Nina." cut Herlina. Herlina had thought a lot. There might be one of Nina's answers that might make sense as to why Kinanti would keep her and her granddaughter away.

"Have you met Kinanti all this time?" Herlina stared intently at Nina. Nina who had tried as much as possible, now her face looked dark.

"I mean Mom, what do you mean, Mom?" Nina pretended to be stupid, trying not to understand what Herlina was talking about.

"After marrying Siri with Candra, you must have met Kinanti. What are you talking to him about?" herlina's face as usual when talking to Nina. Without a smile and always sharp.

"I never tried to see him, Mom."

Herlina knew with Nina's answer. Herlina immediately threw a photo when Nina often came to Kinanti's house and occasionally talked to Kinanti in a cafe near her home. 

"Who would have been photographed if not you and Kinanti?"

Nina could not answer anything. He just silently looked at the photo that Herlina threw.

Herlina stepped her feet towards Nina and Herlina this time was actually looking at her sharply.

"If Kinanti's death has anything to do with you, I'll make sure you're put to death in prison" Herlina said.

Nina who was initially only able to stay still, this time she immediately knelt down in front and begged Herlina.

"I swear, Mom, not me. I didn't do anything to Kinanti. I do hate him but how can I kill him, Mom?"

"If you're not the only one who has a grudge against Kinanti, then who?" Nina was silent for a moment. There's point. Now, he is the only person most likely to have the motive to kill Kinanti.

"Don't bother being nice in front of me. Because you destroyed my daughter's family and now I'm away from my own granddaughter" Herlina said. Nina was still silent. He doesn't know what to answer. But stay away from her granddaughter? Hold still.

"Mother, I know very well I hate Kinanti. But I never asked her to stay away from her own grandmother. Renata's a big one, Mom. Renata never saw me when I came to Kinanti's house. And Kinanti always treated me well when Renata was home. But when Renata works, Kinanti scolds me, Mom! Just so you know, I always ask about the existence of the monthly money that Candra gives. Why isn't it enough until Renata has to work after college, Mom?" Nina tried to defend herself. She did not want to be held guilty by her mother-in-law.

Now, Herlina was silent at Nina's statement. He jerks. Is it true that kind of Kinanti? Is possible? It is possible, because anyone if a woman is combined, can be evil even if it is not his own desire.

"Mother, I've been quiet all this time because I know I'm just an outsider, Mom. But you're wrong to judge me to keep me away from Renata. I'm not that cute, Mom." Nina starts to shed tears, Nina knows very well Nina is wrong. But there's a misunderstanding here.

Yeah, whatever Nina said might sound wrong. But the truth will one day be revealed.

****

Two years ago....

"What are you doing Candra? You died in your house?" nina asks her hysterically to Candra in the car.

"I can't be with my wife anymore." Candra answered only short.

"Candra, you know what? I'm not asking you to leave him like that. Be a husband to Kinanti. Why did you leave him like that?" Nina's out of sense talking to Candra. Candra was too stubborn that sometimes, Nina could not deal with her.

"Nina, how can I be with you if I have to go home to Kinanti? Never mind. I want to be with you very much. At home I got a scolding. Sinsipun. Then where else should I go?" candra replied a little upset.

"Then, I retreat Candra. I can't if you have to leave your daughter and wife. It wasn't me that came to you Candra. But you!" Nina took off her seatbelt and was about to open the door. But Candra clutched Nina's hand tightly until Nina complained of pain.

"Candra's sick! Release!"

"I'm sorry, Nina. I'll finish well with Kinanti. I-i promise. And I'll marry you."

Nina answered nothing. He rubbed his red hands. He really doesn't understand who Candra is and how Candra is. But the one thing Candra can give Nina, is an endless amount of perfect luxury.

Meanwhile, Kinanti slammed all the photos in the frame. He hated Candra for leaving him with another woman. In fact, Kinanti did nothing less for Candra. Kinnanti crying in the living room. He could not hold back his emotions anymore.

Renata who was in the room finally came out and hugged Kinanti. Renata did not want to say anything to Kinanti. He only understood that now what I needed was not a comforting word. Just a warm hug and a shoulder to lean on.

****

Mahendra approached Renata who was sitting on a park bench near his campus. Mahendra felt a little guilty making Renata wait.

"Sorry to keep you waiting."

Renata just smiled at Mahendra. Mahendra sat down next to Renata.

"You've investigated it? Is there anything weird about my mom's account?" ask Renata as soon as Mahendra sits down.

"Your mother receives regular monthly money from Herlina and Candra. Did something happen?"

Renata looked at the moving clouds slowly. He was confused where to start.

"Maybe I'll kind of tell my own family..."

Mahendra kept quiet and listened to Renata carefully.

"I'm confused where to start... But.." Renata turned to Mahendra.

"I'm happy, Grandma who I thought didn't care about me all this time, turns out she cares a lot. And as you might expect. She sent my mom every month because she thought she couldn't see me. So send me money through my mom. But as you saw yesterday. The money didn't get to me. And I have to work hard to live everyday. And when I wanted to go to work, my grandmother forbade me. Because the money my grandmother gave me was probably enough to buy a luxury home like her." Renata said.

Renata chuckled softly recalling her encounter with Herlina.

Mahendra, who initially wanted to find out the point of the case, was finally happy to see Renata laughing.

"Are you happy? Meet your Grandma?"

"Yes. At least I still have family. What about your investigation now? Has evidence been found?"

Mahendra shook his head weakly. He squeezed his fingers.

"I haven't found him yet. It all really looks like suicide. Except for the autopsy. But there are still two days left. I'll move quickly." Mahendra replied slightly sighing.

Renata remembered something. He hasn't told Mahendra about Nina.

"Is that maybe the concubine?"

"You mean?"

"The boy often came to my house. Is it possible that the concubine had motive to kill my mother?"

"You mean your father's cheating?" Mahendra began to digest Renata's words well. 

"We haven't come to him yet, have we? How about we go?" After meeting with Herlina, she somehow seemed excited again.

Mahendra nodded. Agree with Renata.

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