Paying Karma Love

59 Toughest Decisions

The speeding car suddenly took Audrey by surprise. He was stuck in his place and didn't know what to do. Audrey only heard Reiner's screaming voice running towards her.

Rein's?

thought Audrey saw her husband.

The next second, Audrey could not believe what was happening before her eyes. With a quick movement, Reiner pushed Audrey away from the car. Reiner let himself get hit and become a victim.

"Gee!!!" audrey saw her husband fall.

The black car that hit Reiner instantly blurred at high speed from the scene. Mr. Beni and several people who witnessed the hit-and-run event, immediately ran to help Reiner.

In a state of panic, Audrey cried to see Reiner who was spitting out a lot of blood.

"Sir, please Reiner," said Audrey hugging the unconscious Reiner.

"Madam, let's get you to the hospital."

Mr. Beni with the help of some residents brought Reiner into the car.

Along the way, Audrey unceasingly prayed for Reiner.

Rein. My son and I need you.

inner Audrey anxiously looked at Reiner who was still unconscious.

"Sir, please notify Nicko and Reiner's parents later" Audrey told Beni.

"Good, Mistress. I'll inform Mr. Nicko immediately" replied Mr. Beni, calming Audrey down.

Upon arrival at the hospital, Reiner was immediately rushed to the emergency department.

"Madam, please wait outside. We will provide first aid" said the nurse.

Audrey could only wait for the nurses and doctors to check on Reiner. The anxiety that enveloped Audrey's mind, made her continue to cry. Waiting alone in uncertainty, has made Audrey desperate. He still could not believe that Reiner was willing to sacrifice himself to save him. If possible, Audrey would be eager to replace Reiner.

A nurse from the room, came out in a hurry to meet Audrey.

"Sorry, Madam, are you the patient's wife?" ask nurse.

"Yes, how's my husband doing, Sister?"

"Mrs, Doctor Adrian would like to meet you. Go inside, please," said the nurse, allowing Audrey to enter.

Audrey went inside and saw the doctor who was treating Reiner.

"Mrs, your husband is still bleeding. If it continues like this, the patient's condition will be critical. And from the results of a temporary examination, his leg suffered a serious fracture. We have to have surgery tonight."

"Yes, Doctor, please have the surgery so that my husband is safe."

"Then Madam can go to the administration to take care of the operation approval procedure."

"Thank you, Doctor."

A nurse escorted Audrey to the administration. In the hospital lobby, Audrey meets Nicko who comes with the police.

"Miss, how is Mr Reiner?"

"Nicko, Reiner needs surgery. I'll take care of the administration for the approval of the operation."

"Miss, let me take care of everything. The police want to talk to you and Mr. Beni as witnesses to the hit-and-run incident."

"Yes, Nicko, thank you."

Police officers also asked for information from Audrey and Mr. Beni. From the information obtained, the police suspect there is an intentional element of the event.

"Sir, this is the license plate number that hit Mr. Reiner. I had time to record it earlier," said Mr. Beni handed a paper to the police.

"Okay, sir, thanks for the help. Are you willing to come with us to provide further information? Because we suspect there's been a premeditated assassination attempt."

"Yes, sir, I'll go to the police station."

Mr. Beni said goodbye to Audrey.

"Mrs, you're here to accompany Mr. I'm going to the police station as a witness."

"Thank you, Mr. Beni. Careful," said Audrey worriedly.

...****************...

Tristan just finished his meeting with the investors. He wants to quickly go home to the office and clean up the work that is still pending. However, he was annoyed that his car could not move at all. I don't know why the streets are so jammed and there are a lot of police on guard.

"Ryan, what's up ahead? Why is it so jammed?" tristan asked his assistant who was driving the car.

"There's a crowd of people and police in front, sir. It looks like there was just an accident. Wait a minute I'll ask one of the residents" Ryan said, getting out of the car.

"Sir, was there an accident?" ryan asked the shopkeeper who was selling in the area.

"Yes, sir, there was a hit-and-run. The victim was seriously injured, so the police came here. There were a lot of reporters who came to cover. Says the people here who got hit are famous businessmen. What's the name I forgot.." said the owner of the stall.

"If it's not wrong to use Brata...Bratawijaya," continued the shop owner's wife.

"What is Reiner Bratawijaya, Mom?" ryan was surprised.

"Well, yes sir. That's his name, I heard from the reporters. There was also a woman who was with him, apparently his wife for crying. And one more there's the fathers, maybe the drivers."

"Where were the victims taken, ma'am?" ryan asked curiously.

"I don't know, Sir. But it must be to a hospital near here."

I have to tell this to Mr. Tristan.

muttered Ryan.

"Yes, sir, there was a hit-and-run. And the one who had the accident was Reiner Bratawijaya, sir."

Tristan was shocked to hear Ryan's words.

"Robert? Why did he get hit and run?"

"I don't know either, sir. The owner of the stall said, when the incident happened there was his wife too. It must be Miss Audrey."

Audrey? Did Reiner pick her up at the office before the accident?

"Ryan, do you know which hospital Reiner was taken to?"

"I don't know, Sir. I think it's likely to Victory Hospital because it's the closest one from here."

Audrey's shadow suddenly appeared in Tristan's mind.

Audrey must be sad to think about Reiner. I'm worried something's going on with him.

tristan thinks he's worried.

"Ryan, we go back to the office first. Later when our work is done, we try to go to Victory Hospital to see Reiner."

"Good, Sir."

Master I know you must be worried about Miss Audrey.

ryan thought he understood Tristan's heart.

...****************...

Audrey saw her two in-laws coming over with faces full of anxiety.

"Audrey, how's Rein doing?" ask Ny. Valeria while sobbing.

"Doctors are preparing for Reiner's surgery, Ma. Reiner's doctor said he should have surgery immediately because the bleeding hasn't stopped either. Reiner's leg also suffered a broken bone."

"Audrey, why did Reiner get hit by a car? Do you remember the license plate number of the car that hit Reiner?" ask Mr. Alexander.

"Pak Beni gave his license plate number to the police, Pa. It happened very suddenly. After work, Audrey stopped by the cake shop. As Audrey exited, there was a black car speeding towards Audrey. The car almost hit Audrey, but Reiner pushed Audrey and her, who were hit," Audrey replied in tears.

"So Rein got hit for saving you?" ask Ny. Valeria surprised.

"Yes, Ma."

"Do you have any enemies, Audrey? There is a possibility that the car was deliberately wanted to hit you," asked Mr. Alexander.

"Audrey doesn't know, Pa," Audrey replied hesitantly.

"Mama will ask Nicko. Maybe he knows something" said Mrs. Valeria is leaving Audrey.

Mrs. Valeria and Mr. Alexander approach Nicko. They seemed to ask several things in detail to his son's assistant. Their conversation lasted long enough. Their conversation only came to a halt when the nurses took Reiner to the operating room.

"Miss, sir, the operation is about to begin. The operation will last about two to three hours. Please wait here" said the doctor who handled the operation.

They all sat in silence in front of the operating room. Mrs. Valeria, who was still crying over Reiner, suddenly stood up to Audrey.

"Audrey, Mama wants to talk to you."

Mrs. Valeria takes Audrey to the cafe next to the hospital lobby.

"Audrey, Nicko told Mama that he suspected Diana was behind the hit-and-run case. Mama just found out that you had a relationship with Dave. Was it true you used to be Dave's girlfriend?" ask Ny. Valeria looked into Audrey's eyes.

"Yes, Ma," Audrey answered lowered her head.

Mrs. Valeria took a long breath.

"Audrey, Mama didn't think you had anything to do with Diana and Dave. I know who Diana is. He will not give up until his wish is achieved. Once he hates you, he'll keep trying to hurt you."

Mrs Eyes. Valeria began to tear up. He continued his words.

"Mama doesn't want to deal with Diana anymore. Mama was afraid that she would cause trouble, especially if it harmed Reiner. You know Reiner is Mama's only son. Mama won't be able to lose Reiner."

Audrey held her mother-in-law's hand. He understands very well the heart of the mother. Valeria is worried about her only son.

"Audrey gets it, Ma. I'm sorry Audrey didn't tell Mama about Audrey's past."

Mrs. Valeria looked into Audrey's eyes deeply.

"Audrey, can Mama ask you something? Mom is really hard asking for this. But I beg you to grant Mama's wish."

"What is that, Ma?" audrey was surprised.

"As long as you're still with Reiner, Reiner's life could be threatened, because he will definitely protect you from Diana. So please leave Reiner. Mama realized that this request of Mama was very selfish. But, Mama can't lose Mama's son. Reiner is everything to Mama."

Audrey was glued to her chair with a pale face. He did not believe what he had just heard. Her own mother-in-law had begged her to leave Reiner, the husband she loved so much. He had never imagined that he would face such a difficult choice. Especially when she is pregnant with the fruits of her love with Reiner.

There were no tears on Audrey's cheeks. Audrey's voice shook as she answered Ms.'s request. Valeria.

"Ma.af, Ma. Audrey can't do it. Audrey loves Reiner, and...."

"Audrey, Mama beg of you. If you need to, Mama will kneel before you so that you will grant Mama's request."

Mrs. Valeria stood up from her chair to kneel before her daughter-in-law, but Audrey quickly prevented her. Audrey recalls the memories of her past events, where she always felt sin had made Ms. Diana lost Dave. Now, he really did not want to repeat the same mistake a second time. She did not want to make a mother until she separated from her son.

"Ma, don't do this. Audrey's gonna follow Mama's request."

Mrs. Valeria stood up and hugged Audrey.

God, would I be able to live without Reiner.

inner Audrey felt desperate.