
Rama bergeming. He was unable to do anything or say anything as both of Ara's eyes stared at him so sharply. Rama could see such a deep pain in both of Ara's round eyes that were now filled with puddles of tears.
"You have to take responsibility" Ara said again, repeating her previous words.
Time seemed to stop, there was no movement at all, even the rumors that originally sounded were no longer heard as Rama and Ara stared at each other.
"Why shut up, huh?"
Rama's body was limp, as Ara suddenly pushed Rama's body hard. Luckily, Rama did not fall. The strength of his legs is beyond doubt.
"Say something. Wasn't all this the old man in your house?" Ara spoke again in a voice that was so slow.
Rama's forehead frowned upon hearing Ara's words.
"What do you mean?' ask Rama.
Ara smiled obliquely. He stood on his tiptoes and whispered in Rama's ear. " I can speak aloud if I want to, but when I start talking then you're done, Rama. You could die from being ganged up on by people. What will be the fate of your wife and children if you die here and now. They will cry like me now" said Ara, stripping off the formalities between herself and Rama.
"I still don't understand." Rama responds to Ara's words, pretending to be stupid as before, although he understands what Ara means, but he hopes if he is wrong.
"Room. That old man did this to all of us. A man who's like a parent to your wife. The man you've been protecting his existence from me." Ara lowered her foot that had been on her tiptoes, then she stepped back, looking at the face of Rama who now looked as pale as a corpse. "I can protect you now, but I wouldn't be able to protect your wife if she had just appeared here now. I'll definitely tell the truth the tone of the citizens to have him die being ganged up. Don't lives pay for lives."
Rama flinched again, his hands clenched, anger filling his chest as he heard the threat coming out from Ara's lips. However, he could not do anything, Ara was mourning right now, the woman was injured because of Damar.
Time is going so slow. Rama again could not say, but there were many questions he wanted to ask Ara, one of which was how Ara usually knew about Damar?
An old woman who had round eyes like Ara approached Ara. The woman glanced at Rama at a glance, before she shook her daughter's body and asked the question, "What's up, Ara, who is she?" tanyakanya.
Ara turned to the side, she smiled and replied, "He's the boss where Ara works, Mom."
The old woman nodded. "Bos ... owner of fried chicken restaurant?" ask again innocently.
Ara shakes. "No, Mom, Ara's moved to work. He's a very good boss, and he says he's going to pay for the whole funeral, and he's going to have a lot of fun for the people who've done this to me."
Rama grimaced when he heard the last sentence Ara said. He may not mind if he has to bear the cost of the funeral, or any of that cost. Even if Ara asked for a new home unit, she would definitely give, but policing someone who was behind all of this is very unlikely. If he does that, it's the same as opening the veil, opening up all the worst possibilities to the fate of Tiffani as well as the company.
"Is that true? Really, Sir?" Ara's mother touched Rama's arm, making Ara startled and involuntarily nod.
Ara's mother cried, she was moved because there were others who would help her to overcome the injustice that befell her family.
"Thank you, sir, thank you." Ara's mother hugged Rama as tightly as possible.
There was no choice for Rama other than to return the old woman's embrace and rub her back so gently. He knows he has to take responsibility, and he will do that, only he will think about it later. After he confirmed that Tiffani would never set foot in EL 33.
Still hugging Mother Ara, Rama touched the headset in her ear. "Make sure he doesn't come" he said.
***
Tiffani's entourage is getting closer to its destination. Now the group has entered the gate of District EL 33. Just now the car that Xavier was driving through the gate that read 'WelCOME TO EL 33,' the gate painted in blue and red did not look too good. The columns made of iron had rusted, and the paint had peeled off. Seen once if never treated, even on one of the pole has been fitted a large poster of one of the prospective members of the DPRD who put a fake smile on the face.
Tiffani pats Xavier on the shoulder, asking Xavier to stop when a call comes into his phone.
"What's wrong?" ask Xavier.
"Sela called. Take a moment" said Tiffani.
Tiffani did feel a bit nauseous, and she needed some fresh air now. Receiving a phone in an open space for him would be better than he talking to a body that was shaking inside a narrow-street sedan in EL 33 indeed dominated by holes.
Xavier stopped the car according to Tiffani's request. A shady tree that keeps the streets below shaded is an option for Xavier to pull over.
Tiffani immediately came out, while Gracella who had been sitting next to Tiffani immediately stepped in such a way that she moved from the back seat to the front seat.
After being right next to Xavier, Gracella immediately leaned over to give a kiss on Xavier's lips. Gracella knows Xavier has been upset since they arrived at Andrew's meeting room, and Gracella has not apologized since.
"I'll beat Andrew next time. It's good that he wants to lap you" muttered Xavier, still kissing Gracella.
Gracella just smiled, and went back to enjoying her kiss with Xavier.
While outside the car, Tiffani swiped the green button on her phone to receive a call from Sela.
"Yes, Sela."
"Turn around, Fan. For whatever sake don't come here."
Tiffani furrowed her brows, she was confused as to why Sela suddenly instructed so.
"Why? Is there something going on in there?"
"Yes, ada. Ara knew who was behind all her misery. He already knew that Om Damar was the one who made the houses of the citizens flat on the ground. And really, Tiffani, there's nothing left here but the school building and also one half-shop that's been knocked down. I can feel the anger of the people here, let alone one of them dying."
Both legs of Tiffani suddenly became limp, he leaned on the body of the car while massaging his temple, his face which he had been looking down on now he docked, and he was a little surprised to see the bodyguards had surrounded him, give her protection.
"Is Rama there too? And how are you doing, you all right?" Tiffani asked again.
"Yes, Rama is here. He's the one who's talking to Mother Ara as well as the citizens, and Ara is the main control now." Sela answered Tiffani's question with a hissing voice so that no one would hear.
"What do you mean?" ask Tiffani.
"When I started to approach Ara, Rama activated the headset she was wearing, I saw the movement of her hand. Mona and I activated our headsets. I'm sure Rama wants us to hear every word Ara says and tell you."
"Then?" Tiffani sounded impatient.
"And our guess was right, our position was in the group chat at the time. Looks like Rama had arranged so before he got off the car."
"Continue" muttered Tiffani.
"Ara says that if she knows everything, and if she starts talking to people about who Rama really is, then Rama will die right now. Then ...." The choking sound from across the call made Sela again stop her speech. He waited until the sound disappeared.
"Then what?" tiffani asked who forced herself to calm down.
"Ara said if she could protect Rama, but she wasn't sure she could protect you if you showed up. Life is paid for. That's what he said, Fan." Sela ended her explanation, and returned. "I beg you to turn around now, plis!"
The call was cut off, but Tiffani was still unmoved. He stood still like a statue.
Adam who had received a message from Mona immediately awakened Tiffani from the daydream.
"Madam, we have to go now" said Adam.
Tiffani jerks. "No. We have to go there" he said, stubbornly.
Adam shakes. He pulled out his phone and forwarded a message from Mona to Xavier who was still in the car. He was a little upset that instead of getting out of the car and protecting Tiffani, Xavier remained in the car.
After the message was sent, Adam again said, "No, Madam. Mr. Rama is clearly asking that you return. It's too dangerous for you if you come there."
"How about Rama? Wasn't this situation dangerous for her as well, then Sela and Mona were there too. Don't you want to protect your wife."
Adam took a long breath. He is actually worried about Mona's situation, but he believes that his great wife is able to protect herself, as well as Sela.
"You are the priority, Madam," Adam replied briefly.
Tiffani shook her hands in the air, since she had not liked the sentence. "Fuck all that. I'm not a priority, not at all!"
The front door of the car opened, and Xavier got out of the car while tidying up the jacket he was wearing.
"We have to go back,” Xavier said. " Rama called me just now." Xavier's lying. Rama did not contact him at all, saying only that Tiffani stopped fighting and agreed to return to the city.
"No!" Tiffani's answer remained the same, and it made Xavier and Adam exchange angry glances.Tiffani was stubborn, and Tiffani's stubbornness was the hardest thing to deal with.
"It's a direct order" said Xavier.
Tiffani doesn't seem to care. "I'll stay there, let me go by myself if you don't have anyone to drive me" said Tiffani, then pushed Xavier away from the car, then he opened the front door of the car and prepared to get into it, but ....
Buk up!
Xavier hit the back of Tiffani's body until she was unconscious, and Xavier swiftly restrained Tiffani's body from falling to the ground.
Seeing this, Adam covered his mouth with his hand. He looked surprised at the action Xavier took. Where there is a bodyguard that makes his employer faint, but it does not apply to Xavier, after all Xavier is Tiffani's brother-in-law.
"I have no other choice. Quickly open the door!" Xavier.
Willi who was standing closest to the back door of the car immediately opened the car door and helped Xavier to lay Tiffani in the back seat.
"Yes, God, what happened" said Gracella, as she looked at Tiffani's immobile body.
"Don't scold. He just fainted, and I'll explain why he fainted" Xavier told a worried-looking Gracella.
Gracella nodded.
Xavier closed the car door and gave instructions to all bodyguards.
"We're back in town. Protect the Madam's car as usual."
"Good!" Concurrent answers from the bodyguards made the birds that perched on the branches of trees around them fly in all directions.
And the next minute Tiffani's entourage continued to leave District EL 33.
***
Damar's fist unceasingly hit the glass-lined workbench before him. He cursed at the empty air that bore witness to his frustration. He did not think that all his plans would be completely chaotic just because of one life that was lost.
Damar approached the sofa that was located close to the window, he needed fresh air now. After dropping his butt on the sofa that immediately slit, he immediately grabbed the phone handle and contacted someone who he thought could cover up the unfortunate incident in District EL 33.
"Yes, hello, this is Damar. Check the nearest law office in District EL 33. If there are reports related to the death of someone at the hotel construction site quickly handle so that the news is not spread everywhere. I don't want the project to fail just because one dumbass is a badass hero in there."
Damar hung up the phone, and directly leaned his back on the back of the sofa. For a while he held his breath so that his emotions were stable again. However, only then did he get a little calm, his phone pulled out a ring that made him sick. He immediately stood up and grabbed his phone lying on the table.
"Yes, hello" Damar said to a stranger across the line.
"You are in breach of contractual agreement. Tiffani's daughter Richard just left while we were discussing a deal. I want you to compensate in accordance with the agreement stated in the contract."
Tut!
The call from Andrew was interrupted before Damar asked any questions.
"Damn. What Tiffani did!"
***
The funeral was held today. There are no delays and all sorts of things that will keep the bodies longer in a miserable dusty environment.
Ara refuses the autopsy when a police officer comes to check what happened at the construction site of the hotel, because Ara does not want to trouble Rama, after all he has a good plan for Rama. He will ask Rama of Tiffani. Yeah, Ara knows, that's the most painful revenge she could have. After all, he had indeed liked Rama from the very beginning. He did not mind if Rama was used as an exchange from the sense of loss that he was now feeling.
Seriate.