Not the Dust Granules
Acknowledgments.
Roger immediately stood up as soon as he saw Irene coming. He seemed to show his emotions. In front of the iron trellis, Roger vented his anger at Irene.
"You're satisfied now, aren't you??".
"Your desire to destroy myself has been achieved now".
"Are you satisfied, you're not endlessly interrupting my life".
"Maybe you just quit after seeing me like this".
"What are you talking about, Roger??".
"I've never had a problem with you".
"So, since when have I interfered with your life?".
"I haven't even known you for a long time".
"While you're the one who's been troubling my life and my family".
"You should recognize me,,".
"I'm the same guy you used to abuse".
"You remember, whose life you messed up before".
"I was the boy you bullied back then".
"Do you remember now".
"Come.....look at my face and see, know who I am !!!".
Irene looked at Roger's face closely. That face, like it was no stranger to him. Yep....Irene remembered now.
He had hurt someone a lot because of his attitude.
"You...Oh my God".
"How come you've been holding a grudge against me all this time?".
"I'm sorry to you Roger, really sorry".
"I was a kid, and my attitude unknowingly hurt your heart".
"You know Irene, I've been mentally injured ever since".
"I even moved to America and changed my identity".
"The wound was deep enough to be imprinted in my veins".
"I just want to take revenge on you".
"As much as possible, I want you to feel what I feel".
"Let my heart be satisfied when my revenge is avenged".
"Originally you know Roger, for years I've been looking for you".
"I'm so sorry, I'm so sorry".
"You still want to forgive me, don't you?".
"Let's fix everything".
"We forget what happened".
"I'm not gonna sue you".
"We've got this hostility".
Irene left Roger and headed straight to the police station. He dropped all his charges against Roger. In that instant, Irene freed herself.
Alex and Doni were of course shocked at the actions Irene took.
"Have you thought about this, Doni's been trying hard to catch that guy".
"What are you talking about, until you get influenced by it".
"Alex, my decision is correct".
"I'm grateful to Doni, but I don't think this case needs to go on anymore".
"Roger is coming back to America".
"I'm sure he won't bother us anymore".
"I beg Alex, please respect my decision".
Alex and Doni look at Roger who has been brought to the office. He'll sign the papers for his freedom.
"Thank you Irene, I'll give you all your money back soon".
"I know, you're not actually a bad person".
"Please forgive myself, don't hold a grudge against me anymore".
"I'm sure you'll have success in America later".
While in the car, Irene was more silent. Alex was curious about his wife's attitude. He asked Irene.
"What's wrong, honey, don't you want to tell me?".
"I'm guilty of her Alex".
"His work today, it's my fault".
"When I was in school, I used to prank him every day".
"I insulted, mocked and sometimes hurt his physique".
"This is the result now, he's vengeful of me".
"His goal all this time was just to get revenge".
"And I'm the trigger".
"He had to hide his identity".
"That's because of my money that used to humiliate her as a kid".
"I'm so sorry Alex".
"Really, if time could be turned back, I would never be as arrogant as I was then".
Alex is shocked to hear Irene. Apparently trauma in childhood, so imprinted in one's memory. The impact can be very detrimental mentally and emotionally. Take the case of Roger this time.
"Yes, baby, the important thing is that everything is done now".
"I see, Roger forgave you too".
"Don't constantly blame yourself".
"You're so much different now".
"You are humble and forgiving".
"There is no need to constantly blame yourself".
"Everyone has their own dark side, Irene".
"Thank you Alex, I'm relieved now".
"All your words are true".
Alex and Irene arrive home at night. Bagas just dropped off at the police station, then rushed off. Both had to hire a taxi to get home.
Doni is still at the police station. He was still accompanying Roger until he was free. Irene had already explained everything that Doni had to do. Indeed his relationship with Roger all this time is good, so he also did not have the heart to see him in prison.
The two sat on a chair, outside the police station. The files are being taken care of by Alex's lawyer. Roger has also agreed to return all of Irene's money.
"Why didn't you tell me about this?".
"I can help you without having to end up in a police station like this".
"It's better Doni, so I can talk directly to Irene".
"And solved both of our misunderstandings".
"Yes, you're right".
"It's a good ending for both of you".
"Then, what are your plans after this Roger".
"Maybe I'm going back to LA".
"I have an effort there".
"It's not hard for me to work in that place".
"Then you left your chances here??".
"Let's see..we'll see".
The police called Roger and Doni. Their files are done in the care. Alex's lawyer handed Roger a letter of release. From then on, he had no legal issues at all.
"While you stay in my house until your business is done".
"Let me just rent Doni's hotel".
"Please don't refuse, this is all I can do for you".
"All right, well, let's go home now".
Doni takes his car and leaves with Roger. Being a victim of bullying since childhood is not easy. Luckily, this time Roger was able to meet Irene himself. Otherwise, he would continue to do evil to Irene and her daughter.
They both went to the restaurant to eat. A day at the police station, certainly draining their energy and minds both. After finishing eating, Doni immediately invited Roger to go home.
Irene was in her room with Alex. The two took a shower after spending time at the police station. The children also slept with Nina. Only Alex and Irene who were lying on the bed to unwind.
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