Paying Karma Love

18 Strange Men (Part 1)

"Nicko, I want you to track down Dave's close friends in college. And do it as soon as possible" Reiner ordered while handing over the files he had checked.

"Good Sir. As a result of my previous investigation, the two closest friends of the late Mr. Dave were Ethan Haris and Justin Pratama. Both are still abroad."

"Then you send our best informant to go see them."

"Okay, Mr. Reiner I'll set the schedule. Is there anything else you need, sir? Otherwise, I beg of you to contact our informant and bodyguard immediately."

"That's enough, you can go Nicko. I'm going to check our database checking report" Reiner said, turning his gaze to the laptop.

Nicko walked quickly away from his boss' room.

What happened to Mr Reiner? It's not usually that he works alone in the office Sunday morning like this," inner Nicko wondered.

Reiner tried to focus on the data on his laptop screen, but his mind could not be invited to work together. What he did yesterday still filled his head. The more he remembers it, the more he feels guilty for Sofia and Dave. Sofia, the woman she loves has not died long ago, but she instead touches another woman even though she is her own legitimate wife and friend. As for Dave, he is even more guilty of having sex with his sister's ex-lover. Audrey is the prime suspect in the death of her sister. Reiner condemned his mood-borne stupidity and broke his self-made boundaries.

I can't repeat the same mistake.

Now I need to focus on finding evidence and working with Blue Union. But in the meantime Audrey has to stay on my watch.

reiner's Mumbles.

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Audrey rubbed her two eyelids which still felt heavy.

Oh, my God, it's nine. Thankfully it's Sunday.

audrey panicked as she looked at the wall clock in her room.

Audrey dragged her still lazy body down from the bed. Pain and heat in the lower part of her body, making Audrey have to walk slowly. When she reached the mirror, Audrey looked at her neck filled with red marks. Moreover, almost all over his body was filled with such marks. After Reiner left her room, Audrey had already doused and rubbed her body with water and soap many times, but the red marks did not disappear from her skin.

He must be happy now that he has managed to take revenge on me.

Tomorrow I have to cover my neck with a thick foundation and powder. Don't let the office see it

I thought Audrey was worried.

As much as possible, Audrey wanted to erase all traces of the sad events that had happened to her. It was unexpected, only a day Reiner returned, he had to lose his precious crown. But after crying all night, Audrey had already made the decision to accept her condition. After her marriage contract expired, Audrey would never marry any man. He would only devote his life to mama and opa. The girl had made up her mind to stand up to any punishment or punishment Reiner had given her. His marriage contract was only about nine months away, and after that he would be freed from all his past karma. What matters to Audrey now is the safety and well-being of her family. He must continue to work to meet the needs of mama and opa and pay their home installments. Even if necessary, he would humble himself and plead with Reiner to be allowed to keep working.

After taking a shower, Audrey changed the sheets in her room that were covered in blood.

I need to wash this sheet as soon as possible. In this apartment there is no washing machine. I'd better get to the laundry now. I stopped by the pharmacy and bought the Pill just in case. Don't let me get pregnant with the son of the man who hates me.

audrey thought as she stepped out of her room.

Just a few steps into the living room, Audrey realized that it was impossible for her to get out of the apartment alone. Until this second, he did not know the password to open the door of Reiner's apartment. Audrey looked around the room, seemingly no sign of Reiner's whereabouts. His heart was relieved that the man was nowhere near him.

My stomach is hungry. I have to eat something.

audrey muttered listening to the sound of her stomach rumbling.

This food is for you. I just don't want you to starve to death before receiving all the punishment from me. If you don't touch this food, I'll increase your punishment.

Reiner's.

Audrey put the letter down and threw herself on the chair.

He could have given me food and threatened me. I think he deliberately bought this food because he still has a conscience. It turns out he just wants to keep torturing me.

audrey was upset.

Not caring anymore about the letter from Reiner, Audrey finished her breakfast. From the direction of the living room, the sound of his cell phone rang.

It must be from my mom.

I thought Audrey was worried.

Audrey remembered that she had forgotten to leave her cell phone in the living room due to starvation.

"Hello, Audrey this is mama. Did you not come home today? Opa from the morning already asked you?"

"Sorry, Ma. Audrey can't go home today. Reiner only came home yesterday from overseas, so Audrey had to accompany him all day. Next week Audrey promised to go home, "Audrey answered looking for an excuse. It was impossible for him to dare to come visit mama and opa in this body condition.

Accompanying that guy all day? Why can I say that disgusting excuse so easily to mama?

audrey thought she was astonished at her own words.

"Yes, Drey, mama gets it. The main task of the wife is to accompany her husband. Especially after marriage you have not met for months. You better get to know each other more often now. It's also good for you to go on a honeymoon" her mother advised Audrey.

Audrey could only say her mother's words. She did not want to make her mother suspicious.

"Drey, mama wants to ask, this morning Reiner's assistant came with two big-bodied men. The two men said the bodyguard, who from today will be in charge of guarding our home. They are now on the front porch of the house. Do you know what our house is supposed to be guarded by all bodyguards? We're not officials or businessmen?" ask Ms. Olin full of investigation.

Audrey was surprised to hear her mother's question. As it turns out, Reiner proved that his threat was no joke. The man had sent Nicko to put a bodyguard in Audrey's house. That means Reiner wants to keep an eye on his every move as well as his family members. Audrey felt her body go back limp. He already had no choice but to surrender to accept and obey Reiner's orders. If not, his family will be hurt.

Miss Olin, who never heard her daughter's answer, asked, "Drey, why don't you answer mama?"

Audrey tried to twist her brain to give her a good reason.

"Look Ma, Reiner just wanted to make sure mom and opa were safe. Reiner was a famous businessman, many of his business rivals. She was worried that a bad person would threaten her safety knowing she was her father-in-law. Therefore, for a while he deliberately put a bodyguard to guard our home. Mama take it easy, if everything is safe Reiner will definitely pull the bodyguard," replied Audrey felt guilty.

Audrey did not expect that she had drastically turned into a big liar in front of her own mother.

"Yes, if that's what it means. Mama thinks something's going on. Audrey, then, Mama hang up first. Greetings to Reiner yes," Ms. Olin said, ending her phone call.

"Greetings to Mama and Opa. Don't forget to take care of your health."

Audrey is reluctant to turn off her phone. He still wanted to hear the voice of his mother who could always calm him down. If possible, Audrey wanted to hug, cry, and pour out her heart to her mother. However, all that he did not do, because Audrey did not want to add to the burden of the mind of the woman who had raised him affectionately.